Epson LQ-800 A-4, Table A-2. DIP switch panel

Table A-2.DIP switch panel 2

Switch	Function	ON		OFF	Explanation
No.
2-1	Select 11 -inch or	12”		1 1 ”	The LQ must know the length of
	12-inch paper				paper being used in order to skip
	length				perforations and establish	top-of-
					page setting. Most continuous-feed
					and single-sheet paper is 11 inch.
2-2	Not used
2-3	Select serial				When you receive your LQ, the DIP
2-4	interface and				switches are set for a parallel
	parity setting				interface. If your computer uses a
					parallel interface, you don’t have to
		See	Table		change anything. If your	computer
		A-4			uses a serial interface, find what
					parity setting it requires, and set
					these switches according to Table
					A-4.
2-5	Select the baud				If you’re using a serial interface, use
2-6	rate if you’re using				these switches to set the baud
	a serial interface				rate-the rate at which the printer
					receives data from the computer
		See	Table		You should check your computer
		A-5			manual (or commercial	software
					program) for baud rate setting
					requirements, and set	these
					switches according to Table A-5.
2-7	Printer select	ON		OFF	When this switch is ON, the printer
	signal				cannot be deactivated by software
					codes. For most uses and
					commercial software programs, you
					should leave this switch ON.
2-8	Automatic line	ON		OFF When this switch is ON, the LQ adds
	feed				a line feed to each carriage return;
					when it is OFF: it does not. If your
					printing has an extra space between
					lines, turn the switch OFF. If all the
					lines of your printing are on top of
					each other, turn the switch ON.

= Factory setting when delivered

A-4