Using the FX with Application Programs

Now that you’ve set up and tested the printer, you need to start using it with your application programs.

Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you’re using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Many programs provide an installation or setup procedure that presents a list of printers to choose from. If your application program has a printer selection menu, use the instructions below.

Using printer selection menus

If your software has a printer selection menu, simply choose FX-850 or FX-1050. If the menu does not list either of these printers, choose one of the following. They are listed in order of preference.

FX-850

Fx-1050

FX-86e

FX-286e

EX-800

EX-1000

FX-85

FX-286

FX-80 +

FX-185

FX-80

FX-100 +

FX

FX-100

LX

FX

 

MX

LX

 

Epson printer

MX

 

Draft printer

Epson

printer

 

Draft

printer

If you plan to use the IBM emulation mode, choose IBM Proprinter (if you have an FX-850), IBM Proprinter XL (if you have an FX-1050), IBM Graphics printer, or IBM printer, in that order of preference.

Note: If your application program does not list the FX-850 or FX-1050, you may want to contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.

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Using Software and Graphics