Epson MX-70 Matching the Printer to the Computer

Chapter 1

Ribbon

Incorrect Incorrect Correct

Figure 1-4C

Wind the ribbon tight again with the little plastic knob, and it’s all set to go.

You may notice a sticker with the words EXCHANGE TIMES pasted on the ribbon cartridge. This is a remnant of an early plan to refill the cartridges when the ribbon wears out. That idea was abandoned, at least for the time being.

Matching the Printer to the Computer

At this point, a decision should be made. If the information we need isn’t available, we’ll decide to defer the decision. Isn’t that how all good bureaucracies work?

Some computers, like the Apple, tell the printer to roll the paper up one line each time the print head returns to the left after printing a line. Technically, we say each CR (Carriage Return) is accompanied by an LF (Line Feed).

Other computers, like the TRS-80, rely on the printer to know enough to insert its own LF when it receives a CR. Either way is just fine with the MX-70 since it can be wired either way.