Setting Up Graphics Programs

The LQ-2500 is capable of producing finely detailed graphic images in black or in color (with the optional color kit). Chapter 6 gives specific information on the graphics commands. However, the easiest way to take advantage of the LQ’s capabilities is with one of the many graphics programs available.

installation or setup

Most graphics programs have a printer selection routine, in which case you should check Table 4-1 for the proper priority With graphics, however, it’s even more important to select one of the LQ-series of printers. The LQs are 24pin printers, and consequently are capable of more detailed graphics than the FX or LX series, which are nine-pin printers.

SekType and character tables

Any one of the four SelecType macros can be used with dot graphics programs, because most graphics programs send their own commands to print images dot by dot.

Preset macro 4 makes use of the Graphic character table, which uses character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas as shown in Chapter 2. For more information on selecting the character sets. see Chapters 2 and 5. The character tables are printed in Appendix B.

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Using the LQ-2500 with Application Programs