PSB No: P-0090A
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6.Q. What interface comes standard with FX-870/1170 printers?
A.The FX-870/1170 printers come standard with a built-in Centronics compatible parallel interface.
7.Q. How do I use the FX-870/1170 to operate with serial communications?
A.The FX-870/1170 printers can operate serial through the use of an optional interface that plugs into the back right-hand side of the printer. There are currently two (2) optional interfaces to choose from, either the C823051 with a OK buffer or the C823071 with a 32K buffer.
8.Q. If a printer driver selection is not shown for the FX-870/1170 in my software application programs, which printer driver selection should I choose?
A.The recommended printer driver selections for the FX-870/1170 are listed below in order of preference.
FX-870 FX-1170
FX-850 FX- 1050
EX-800 EX- 1000
FX-85 FX-185
FX-80+ FX-100+
FX-80 FX-100
Epson Printer
Q-pin printer
If none of these printer driver selections are available from within your application software, contact your software manufacturer to determine whether they offer a printer driver update or if they plan to make one available in the future.
If you plan to use the FX-870/1070’s built-in IBM printer emulation mode, choose IBM Proprinter (II or XL, for narrow or wide carriage), IBM Graphics printer or IBM printer, in that order of preference.