Epson FX Ribbon installation, Note:, Table 1-1.DIP switch functions

Table 1-1. DIP switch functions

Switch 1

N o .	O N	Function		OFF
1-8	ON	International	character	OFF
1-7	ON	International	character	OFF
1-6	ON	International	character	OFF
1-5	Emphasized	Print weight		Single strike
1-4	2K buffer	RAM memory		User-defined
				characters
1-3	Inactive	Paper-out sensor		Active
1-2	0 (slashed)	Zero character		0
1-1	Compressed	Print pitch		Pica

Switch 2

	No.	ON	Function	I OFF
2-4		CR + LF	Automatic line feed	CR only
2-3		ON	Skip-over-perforation feature	OFF
2-2		Sounds	Beeper	Mute
	2-1	Active	Printer select	Inactive

Note: The shaded boxes show the factory settings.

Some computer interfaces automatically send a line-feed code to the printer at the end of each print line. Other interfaces send only a carriage return (which returns the print head to its left-most position), and rely on the printer to perform the automatic line feed. Switch 2-4enables the FX to match either requirement. With switch 2-4on, the printer automatically adds a line feed to every carriage return it receives from the computer; with the switch off, it expects the computer to provide the line feed. If you are not sure what your system requires, leave the switch the way you find it, but remember that you can adjust this if your first printing occurs either all on one line or with the lines spaces twice as far apart as you requested.

We recommend two changes now. Turning switch 1-2 on adds a slash to the zero character, which makes program listings easier to read. If you are not going to create your own characters, turn switch 1-4on to take advantage of the internal 2K buffer.

Ribbon installation

First, be sure the printer is turned off and move the print head to the middle of the platen.

Remove the ribbon cartridge from its packing materials. Holding the cartridge by the plastic fin on the top, guide the pair of tabs at each

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