Canon BJ-230 user manual Epson LQ Mode, Example

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Set this switch ON to enable Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM). In this mode, the printer accepts high-resolution, 24-dot, all-points-addressable (APA) graphics commands similar to those used with conventional 24- pin printers.

DIP switch 9

When this switch is OFF, the printer uses IBM USA code page 437. When this switch is ON, the printer uses IBM Multilingual code page

850.Each code page has three character sets: Set 1, Set 2, and All Characters Chart. See Appendix C for a sample of each character set.

DIP switch 10

When this switch is OFF, the printer allocates the entire buffer space (approximately 41.2 KB) to the input buffer. When you are using downloaded fonts, change this switch to ON; the printer will allocate 40 KB to buffer space for downloaded fonts.

DIP switch 12

When this switch is Off, the printer is in the BJ-10 mode. When this switch is On, the printer is in Epson LQ mode.

Example

The following DIP switch settings select the specified printer functions as the defaults:

DIP switch	Function
12 OFF	BJ-10 printer control mode
1 ON	A4-size paper
4 ON	12-inch page length
7 ON	AGM mode enabled
9 ON	Code page 850

Epson LQ Mode

When the printer is in Epson LQ mode (DIP switch 12 is ON), you can set the DIP switches to control the following functions:

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Contents BJ-230 Contents Glossary Index Chapter Introduction Features and BenefitsContents Using This ManualCustomer Support TroubleshootingConventions Customizing the PrinterServicing the Printer Unpacking the Printer Chapter Setting Up the PrinterChoosing a Location for Your Printer Page From the Front Examining the PrinterPaper guide Sheet feederPaper rest Paper selection feederAC power receptacle Dip switch coverFrom the Back Inside the PrinterAssembling the Printer Installing the Ink CartridgeInk cartridge holder Paper thickness leverPage Page Page Page Automatically Feeding Paper Chapter Loading PaperPage Page Printing On Envelopes Page Page Manually Feeding Thick Paper or Transparencies Loading Paper in Landscape Orientation Page Chapter Using the Operator Panel Pausing a Print OperationTurning On the Printer Feeding Paper Selecting a Print ModeTop margin Inch Left margin Print width max Selecting Reduction ModesPage Self Test Printing the Test PrintsStarting the test Font ListStopping the test Performing Automatic Line Feeds Chapter Using the Printer With Software Setting Up Windows for Your PrinterInstalling the Printer Driver Page Windows Printer Setup Within Windows Page Page Options Printing a DocumentSelecting a Printer Driver Setting Up Other Software ApplicationsSelecting a Printer Control Mode Printer Control Mode Font design/typeface BJ-10 Epson LQ Software and Printer Compatibility Printer Control Mode Print Style BJ-10 Epson LQChapter Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the PrinterReplacing the Ink Cartridge Installing the Ink Cartridge Page Page Storing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print HeadTransporting the Printer Chapter Troubleshooting Operational Problems Indicators Light, Printer Does Not PrintPrinter Does Not Turn On On LINE, HS, and HQ Indicators Are Blinking Error Light Is OnPrint Head Moves, Ink Does Not Appear Paper Does Not Load Into Printer Multiple Sheets Load Into PrinterPaper Is Loaded Skewed Printing Is Skewed Paper Does Not Eject After Printing Envelopes Do Not LoadPaper Jams Occur Print Quality ProblemsPrint Is Not Clear Print Density is LowCharacters Are Blurred or Smudged Smudges on Back of PrintedCharacters Appear Jagged Print Head Needs CleaningIrregular Print Quality Ink-stained AreasPrintout is Wrong Ink Cartridges Continually Run Out of InkCharacters on Screen Do Not Match Printed Characters Printing Beyond EdgePrinting Incorrect Number of Lines on Printout Does Not Match Paper SizePrinter Prints Garbage or Does Not Print Large Gaps Appear Between Text of GraphicsEnvelopes Do Not Print Correctly Factory Default Settings Function SettingChapter Customizing the Printer Changing a DIP Switch Setting DIP Switch SettingsDIP switch Function BJ-10 ModeDIP switch7 DIP switchExample Epson LQ ModeOFF DIP switches Character set DIP switch 6, 7DIP switches 9, 10 DIP switches TypefaceDIP switch Function Appendix a Printer Specifications Page Printing Direction Printing SpeedPrinting Width Line Feed SpeedCharacters per Mode Pitch Line DIP SwitchGraphic Image Print Power SourceAcoustic Noise Level Operating EnvironmentWeight DimensionsAppendix C Printer Mode Command Summaries Character Sets BJ-10 Command SummaryBasic Control Codes Decimal Hexadecimal ESCape Sequence CodesESC E ESC T Alternate Graphics Mode CodesMiscellaneous Control Codes BJ-10 Character SetsUSA Code Multilingual Code Multilingual Code Epson LQ Command Summary ESC SI ESCape Sequence CodesESC =