Epson L-1000 U1, When, that, Page length, Auto line feed, Using the Printer, Input buffer capacity, Print direction for graphics

DIP Switches

Auto line feed

When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by the line feed code (LF).

Input buffer capacity

The input buffer stores data from your computer. If you want to free your computer for other tasks while the printer prints, change the setting to 8 Kbytes (DIP switch 2-5 on). Before defining user- defined characters, however, be sure to set the switch to 1 Kbyte (off).

Print direction for graphics

The printer ordinarily prints text bidirectionally for speed and prints graphics characters unidirectionally for precise vertical alignment. You can, however, change text printing to unidirectional with the software command ESC U1. If DIP switch 2-6 is on, you can change graphics character printing to bidirectional with ESC U0. If DIP switch 2-6 is off, graphics character printing is unidirectional whether or not ESC U0 is used.

Page length

DIP switch 2-1 lets you select a page length of 11 inches (27.94 cm) or 12 inches (30.48 cm). If you are using paper that is 12 inches long, you can set this switch on. For 11-inch paper the factory setting is off.

Using the Printer 3-9