affect your system if possible. You can also POKE the problem codes directly to the printer port.

Seven-bit computers cannot use the eighth pin (128). If you have a seven-bit computer and any of your graphics data numbers are larger than 127, change the num- bers.

Be sure that no other commands or carriage returns come between the graphics command and its data. See Chapter 9.

Printer “freezes” in graphics The printer expects a certain

mode.number of pin patterns, determined by nl and nz. It will wait patiently until the quota is full. Note that 9-pin graphics mode requires two bytes for each column of graphics.

Can’t get a full page in width.

Problems with paper feeding or irregular darkness of printing.

Some systems require a WIDTH statement. See your system documentation

Seven-bit computers are limited to widths of O-127, 256-383, 512-639, etc. See seven-bit graphics subsection.

If a self-adhesive label comes off of the backing, it may stick behind the platen and cause problems with paper feeding and printing. If this happens, take your LX-80 to a qualified service person; d o not attempt to remove the label yourself.

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