Chapter 4

Using the LQ-2500 with Application Programs

Now that you’ve set up and tested the printer, you should make sure the LQ-2500 works with the application programs you want to use. If you’re familiar with application programs and printer selection routines, simply consult the following table.

if you need more information on selecting a printer or sending commands from your application program, continue with this chapter. The last half of the chapter covers specific information on word processors, spreadsheets, graphics programs, and programming languages.

Table 4 I. LQ-2.500 Printer Selection

First choice

LQ-2500

If the LO-2500 IS not Iisted. select one of the

LQ-1000

other LQs In the order shown.

LQ-800

 

LQ1500

Note:

If the program does not list any of the LQseries of pninters, contact the manufacturer to find whether an update is available.

If an LO IS not listed. select one of the printers in the order listed.

EX FX

Lx

RX

MX

Epson printer

Standard or

Draft printer

If you’ve installed the color optlon kit, choose: LQ-2500 "Ex800

JX-80

*Although you can print color text with the EX or JX drivers. graohrc pnntouts may be lengthened due to the difference between 9- and 24-pin printers.

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