PSB No: P-0090A
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14.
Q. The FX-870/1170’s User’s Guide lists information on 120, 220 and 240
volt versions of this printer. How can I purchase a 220 or 240 volt version
of this printer?
A. The FX-870/1170 is available only in the 120 volt configuration in the
U.S.A.
15.
Q. Can the FX-870/1170 print text characters in a landscape orientation?
A. Yes, but the FX-870/1170 requires the use of a software application
program because it does not include landscape characters as part of its
built-in characters set. When printing from DOS, two (2) popular software
application programs for printing in landscape are Sideways and Always.
Also, Microsoft Windows 3.1 using true-type fonts allows the FX-870/1170
printers to print in a landscape orientation.
16.
Q. Can different fonts be selected on the FX-870/1170’s front control panel?
A. Yes, different fonts may be selected from the FX-870/1170’s front control
panel by using the font button. However, all font selections made from the
front panel can be overridden by an software application program. The
recommended method to select fonts is through the program that you are
using to print. If the program does not provide font selection abilities, then
the printer’s font control panel is very useful.
17.
Q. When printing multi-page documents on single sheets using hand-feed
sheets or with an optional Cut Sheet Feeder (CSF), what would cause the
FX-870/1170 printers to print the first page correctly but print too low on
the following pages?
A. This difference in print position is usually caused by the page length
setting(s) in the software application program. Most application programs
have a default page length of 66 lines per page when using 11”
continuous paper. When using single sheets, the FX-870/1170 printers
automatically provide a small top and bottom margin. Since these
margins are a non-printable area, the FX-870/1170’s maximum number of
lines per page when using 11’ single sheet paper is reduced to 61 lines
per page. Most software application programs include an option to adjust
the maximum number of lines per page. Decreasing the program’s
maximum number of lines per page by 5 (e.g. 61 lines) should correct for
this difference in print position. Also, if using a CSF, set the paper type
selection in your software program to CSF if the program offers this
selection.
