Epson FX-286 - Impact Printer, User Manual

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Printing Your First Document
Now that you’ve completed the basic setup and operat-
ing steps, your
FX-286
is ready to print.
The following chapter explains how to set up your word processor
to work with the FX-286. Using a word processor is probably the easi-
est way to print; it will also give you a chance get acquainted with the
FX-286 and its many features.
Additional chapters and appendixes cover programming, control
codes and ESCape sequences, technical specifications and mainte-
nance .
If you’re using an IBM PC or compatible, you can use either the
Epson mode or the IBM Proprinter mode.
For the Epson mode, simply use the printer selection routine on
your software program to choose “FX-286,” or one of the alternate
choices given in the following chapter. The Epson command set allows
you to take full advantage of all of the
FX-286’s
features and capabili-
ties. The FX-286 is already set in the Epson mode from the factory, so
there are no DIP switches to change. Refer to Appendixes G, H, and I
for additional information on the Epson mode.
If you wish to use the IBM Proprinter mode, use the printer selec-
tion routine on your software program to choose “IBM Proprinter,” or
one of the alternate choices given in the following chapter. Then
change three DIP switches as described in Appendix A. However, the
Proprinter command set is limited compared to the Epson set, so you
will not be able to take advantage of many of the features of the
FX-286,
including italic and proportional printing. Refer to Chapter
5
and Appendixes J and K for additional information on the IBM Pro-
printer mode.
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