In double-strike mode, the FX prints each line twice, with the second
slightly below the first. This makes the characters bolder. While NLQ is
in use, however, double-strike is ignored because NLQ characters are
already formed by two passes of the print head.
This is normal NLQ printing
This is emphasized
NLQ
printing
Superscripts and subscripts are valuable for such purposes as printing
footnote numbers or parts of mathematical formulas, and the underline
mode provides an automatic way of underlining fully any piece of text.
It underlines spaces, subscripts, and superscripts without a break.
The example below shows underlining with text and combined with
superscripts and subscripts in a mathematical formula.
average = (a
1
+ a
2
+ . . . . . + a
n
)
n
Using Different Character Sets
The FX incorporates a new character set: Epson Character Graphics.
This set allows you to take advantage of the power of the Epson mode
commands and still print out the character graphics used by IBM and
compatible computers and by much commercial software. For example,
if your word processor can include the characters to draw boxes and
shade areas, you can produce some very professional effects.
You can select the Epson character graphics set with your software or
by setting DIP switch 1-3 ON. For many applications it is best to use
the DIP switch instead of the software command because the character
graphics are then available as soon as you turn the printer on.
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FX Printer Features
