Epson LC-7211 user manual Using the Printer with MS-DOS, Setting up for printing with MS-DOS

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Chapter 8: Using the Printer with MS-DOS

This chapter contains information about how to use the printer with applications software running under MS-DOS. In this chapter, you will learn about:

❏How to set up for printing with MS-DOS

❏How to select fonts from within an application

Setting up for printing with MS-DOS

To print from an application running under MS-DOS, you must first select the printer from within the application. Typically, the program will feature an INSTALL or SETUP command for selection of printers. Refer to the manual for the application you are using for details on how to select a printer for it.

❏Start up the application and use the correct procedure for that application to select a printer. The following is a list of printers that can be used. If your application lists more than one of these, select the printer that is nearest to the top of this list. For these printers, you should use the EDS Mode or User Setup Utility to select standard emulation (page 25).

Star LC-7211

Star LC-90 / NX-1010

Star LC-100 / NX-1040

Star LC-10 / NX-1000

Epson EX-800

Epson FX-850

Epson LX-850 / LX-810

If none of the printers listed above are available in the application, choose one of the printers listed below. Once again, you should choose the printer that is nearest to the top in the following list. For these printers, you should use the EDS Mode or User Setup Utility to select IBM emulation (page 25).

IBM Proprinter III

IBM Proprinter II

IBM Proprinter

❏To print, follow the instructions given in the manual of the application you are using. Typically, you would select the application’s PRINT command, make any necessary changes in the window that appears (such as the number of copies to be printed), and then press the Enter key to start printing.

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Contents LC-7211 EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July Trademark acknowledgments Chapter About this manualContents Using the EDS Mode User Setup UtilityUsing the Printer with Windows 3.1 Paper Handling Using the printer with Windows 95Using the Printer with OS/2 Warp Using the Printer with MS-DOSPage Choosing a place for the printer Printer SetupUnpacking the printer Printer SetupGeneral guide General guideRemoving the protective materials Installing the platen knobInstalling the ribbon cassette Opening the front coverOpening the front cover Printer Setup Removing the ribbon cassette Removing the ribbon cassetteOFF O Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and offLoading fanfold paper Loading fanfold paperFanfold Cut-sheet Release lever Sheet guide Printer Setup Printing on fanfold paper Printing on fanfold paperUsing the tear-off function Parking fanfold paperUnparking fanfold paper Connecting to your computer Connecting to your computerPrinter Setup Control Panel Operations Switching between on-line and off-lineForm feed fanfold paper Paper loadingLine feed Paper eject cut-sheet paperTear-off function fanfold paper Setting the top of form positionSetting the print mode Micro feedSelecting the Quiet Print Mode Selecting a fontChanging the auto load position Saving a macro Saving a macroInitializing the printer Clearing the printer’s bufferUsing the EDS Mode About EDS Mode settingsEntering the EDS Mode Selecting a bank Selecting a switchChanging a switch setting Using the EDS ModePrinting the current switch settings Exiting the EDS ModeEDS Mode Settings Switch 2 Auto Tear-off Switch 4 Not used Switch 5 Paper Out DetectorSwitch 6 Not used Switch 1 Graphics DirectionSwitches 3, 4, 5 Print Pitch Switch 5 Zero StyleSwitch 6 Reserved Switches 1, 2 Print ModeSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Code Page/International Character Set Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 Page LengthSW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Name Country Remarks Country Remarks International Bank F Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 NLQ Font SelectionInstalling the User Setup Utility User Setup UtilityStarting the User Setup Utility Starting the User Setup UtilityChanging the General, Font, Paper and Adjust Settings User Setup UtilityTo select a window To change a setting Adjusting the dot alignmentAdjusting the dot alignment To select a setting boxChanging the printer port Saving setup data in a conﬁguration ﬁleUsing the Help menu Importing setup data from a conﬁguration ﬁleReturning to default settings Exiting the User Setup UtilitySetting up for printing with Microsoft Windows Using the Printer with WindowsSetting up for printing with Microsoft Windows 3.1 Getting ready to print Using the Printer with WindowsPrinting a document Printing a documentInstalling TrueType fonts Selecting fonts in Windows applications Selecting fonts in Windows applicationsSetting up the printer in Windows Setting up the printer in Windows 95 Using the printer with Windows Preparing to print Preparing to printPrinting a document Printing a document Installing TrueType fonts Setting up for printing with OS/2 Warp Using the Printer with OS/2 WarpUsing the Printer with OS/2 Warp Setting up for printing with MS-DOS Using the Printer with MS-DOSFanfold Paper Paper HandlingSelecting paper types Cut-Sheet PaperAdjusting for paper thickness Adjusting for paper thicknessEnvelope Paper Handling Automatic fanfold feedingManual sheet feeding Manual sheet feedingAdjust the paper guide to the position you want Clearing paper jams Clearing paper jamsConnecting the Interface Converter Optional AccessorySetting the converter’s DIP switches Setting the converter’s DIP switchesFunction Protocol Data Length SwitchDOS/Windows Setting ParityAppendix a Troubleshooting Short testLong test Hexadecimal dump TroubleshootingDOT Adjustment Setting Problem Possible Cause Troubleshooting guideInterface cable is Printed on Return is enabled Printer case is hot Printer’s air vents are Left margin moves to Paper is not loaded Print head Dealer for repair Checking system software settings in Windows To check the default printer selectionTo check the Driver Setup Checking system software settings in MS-DOS To check the application printer selectionTo check the port Printing Speed Pitch Draft cps/dpi NLQ cps/dpi Appendix B SpeciﬁcationsEnvelope Appendix C Interface Pin Outs Parallel InterfaceOptional Serial Interface Standard Italic Character Set International Character Set Appendix D Character SetsIBM Character Set #2 Code Page #437 IBM-PC Character Set #1 Character SetsCode Page #861 Icelandic IBM Special Character SetCode Page #860 Portuguese Code Page #850 Multi-lingualCode Page #3840 IBM-Russian Code Page #863 Canadian FrenchCode Page #866 Russian Code Page #865 NordicCode Page #3845 Hungarian Code Page #3841 Gost-RussianCode Page #3844 Code Page #3843 PolishCode Page #852 Latin-2 Code Page #3846 TurkishCode Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMP Code Page #3847 Brazil-ABNTCode Page #1001 Arabic Code Page #737 GreekCode Page #851 Greek Code Page #772 Lithuanian Code Page #869 GreekCode Page #2001 Lithuanian-KBL Code Page #928 GreekCode Page #3011 Latvian1 Code Page #774 LithuanianCode Page #3002 Estonian2 Code Page #3001 Estonian1Code Page #3041 Maltese Code Page #3012 Latvian2Code Page #3031 Hebrew Code Page #3021 BulgarianAppendix E Printer Control Codes Font and Character Set Control CommandsPrint Pitch Control Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab CommandsPrinter Control Codes Special Print Mode Commands Bit Image Graphic CommandsForm Feed and Related Commands Line Spacing Commands Download Character CommandsHorizontal Print Position Control Commands Other Commands Appendix F Glossary ON-LINE Appendix G Control Panel Operation GuidePage MS-DOS Page Customer service information