Epson M X - 8, Operation Manual

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FF SW:
(Form Feed)
LF SW:
(Line Feed)
When this switch is depressed once, the paper is advanced vertically
to the next Top of Form position. This switch must be depressed
while the Printer is OFF-LINE. Otherwise, the form feed operation
will not be carried out.
The Top of Form position is initialized when the POWER switch
i s t u r n e d o n o r w h e n I N I T s i g n a l i s a p p l i e d t o t h e i n t e r f a c e
connector. Therefore, before turning the POWER switch on to
start operating the Printer, set the paper at the appropriate Top of
Form position.
The paper advances while this switch is being depressed.
The line spacing for paper advancement is determined by ESC A +
n code (described later). When the Power switch is turned on, the
line spacing is initialized at l/6 inch.
The line feed operation is prohibited while the Printer is actively
engaged in printing.
1.2. Indicators
POWER: Illuminates while the Printer is receiving AC power.
R E A D Y :
Illuminates when the Printer is ready to receive data.
PAPER OUT: Illuminates when the paper supply is near its end.
ON LINE: Illuminates when the Printer is in the ON-LINE mode.
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