Appendix E
Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces
This appendix contains information on Epson interfaces compatible
with the FX-86e and FX-286e printers, instructions on choosing the
right interface for a particular job, and instructions for installing
internally mounted interface boards.
Compatible Interfaces
You can use a number of optional interfaces that supplement the
FX’s built-in parallel interface and the standard 8K data buffer. These
fall into three main categories:
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IEEE-488 and other special interfaces, which allow connection to
computers with other interface requirements (the Apple interface is
installed in the computer rather than the printer)
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Buffered interfaces, which provide a larger data buffer to release the
computer for other tasks when printing large amounts of text
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Serial interfaces providing a wide range of baud rates and other
additional features.
The following Epson interfaces are compatible with FX printers.
Note that some of these are no longer available, and that others are
not available in all countries.
#8131
#8143
#8145
#8148
#8149
#8149M
#8161
#8165
#8172
#8172M
Apple@’ II parallel interface
Serial interface with baud rate selectable between
75 and 9600
RS-232C/current loop interface type 2
Intelligent serial interface
32K buffer serial interface
128K buffer serial interface
IEEE-488 interface
Intelligent IEEE-488 interface
32K buffer parallel interface
128K buffer parallel interface
Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces
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