Using Different Character Sets

The Apex80 incorporates a new character set: Epson Character Graphics. This set allows you to take advantage of the power of the Epson mode commands and still print out the character graphics used by IBM and compatible computers and by much commercial software. For example, if your word processor can include the characters to draw boxes and shade areas, you can produce some very professional effects.

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You can select the Epson Character Graphics set with your software or by setting DIP switch 1-3 ON. For many applications it is best to use the DIP switch instead of the software command because the character graphics are then available as soon as you turn the printer on.

The other important change you can make to the standard character set is to change some characters for ones commonly used in other languages-chiefly European and Scandinavian-such as accented characters and symbols. Eight international character sets can be selected by setting DIP switches 1-6 to 1-8: USA, French, German, UK, Danish, Swedish, Italian, and Spanish. See Appendix D for the DIP switch settings.

These eight, and five more, can also be selected by a software command. The additional character sets are the following: Norwegian, a second Danish set, Japanese, a second Spanish set, and Latin American. A complete list of these characters is in Appendix B.

Also, all text characters can be printed in italics. You can use this typestyle for special emphasis or as an alternative typeface.

Italics give emphasis to words.They are an attractive alternative style.

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Apex80 Printer Features