Slashed zero

When DIP switch 1-2 is on, the printer prints slashed zeros (Ø). When the DIP switch is off, the printer prints open zeros (0). This feature is useful for clearly distinguishing between uppercase O and zero when printing documents such as program lists.

Character table

When DIP switch 1-3 is on, the Epson Extended Graphics character table is selected. When it is off, the italics character table is selected. The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and graphics characters for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas.

Since these character tables affect only half of the character set, you can still print text if you select the Epson Extended Graphics table. Also, with the proper software commands you can print italics or graphics characters no matter which character table you select.

Although most software programs work better with the graphics table, some programs require the italics table. Try switching tables if you are having trouble printing lines and other graphic characters, or if italics don’t print on your printer. Keep in mind, however, that your software may not have the capability to select graphics or italics. See Chapter 4 for information on enhancing your printing using software commands. Also see Appendix A for the complete character tables.

Note: You may need to send the ESC 6 printer command to print some of the Extended Graphics characters. See the Command Summary in Chapter 8.

Using the Printer

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