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Or, you can use the special Able Systems set-up software
AP860.EXE
which we can supply on a
floppy disc, or by e-mail on request: this will allow the printer settings to be changed and includes
some diagnostic routines.
9.2
WINDOWS
™
PRINTER DRIVERS
A Windows driver specifically written for the Ap863 is available from Able Systems, and can be
downloaded, at the user’s risk, from our World Wide Web site (see below). It may be necessary to
adjust some settings in your Application to produce the desired result.
It is important to recognise that other Windows printer drivers, even for ESCPOS compatible printers,
may not work with the Ap863, as they format everything as dot graphics patterns, in a way which is
unique to each kind of printer. The Windows “Generic Text Only” printer driver should, however, work
in a limited manner.
9.3
YOUR APPLICATION PROGRAM
Once communications between your computer and the printer have been established, you can try
driving the printer from your application program. As referred to in the Programmers Guide, the
Ap863 has a control code set based on the EPSON ESCPOS protocol. Many of the commands are
as closely compatible as they can be, given the mechanical differences between printers, but if the
application program was originally written for another printer, it may need to be modified.
9.4
ON-LINE INFORMATION
Able Systems maintains a site on the World Wide Web. This includes application data updates,
product announcements, and e-mail facilities for customer support.
The Windows Driver can be downloaded from this site: please note that this is a third-party product,
and Able Systems do not accept responsibility for the installation or use of this program. Further
details are given on the web site.
The
URL
of our
web site
is:
http://www.able-systems.com
Our
e-mail address
is:
9.5
IF ALL ELSE FAILS
...
You are always welcome to contact Able Systems or your local supplier for specific assistance.
We would also appreciate reports of any errors in our documentation, or suggested improvements.
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