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Epson P-80 D-2, P-80, Connecting the Geneva to the P-80

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Note: If you do not use a dot command, or omit page numbers, as described above, the P-80 stops printing near the bottom of the page. Although printing has stopped, the printer and the computer remain in the print stage. To end your print session, in WordStar, press the P to stop print and then Y to abandon print.

If you are going to be using WordStar most of the time, you can tape a business card or a small piece of paper over the paper-out sen- sor. Then you can easily print to the bottom of your page.

When you are using single-sheet paper and have more than one page in a document, you will need to activate the print pause com- mand. The print pause command keeps the printer from printing without any paper and allows you to, change sheets. The print pause command is one of the print options displayed when you press P to print-from the main menu in WordStar. Select Y for yes for the printer to pa&e between pages. You can also insert a print pause code in your document. See Chapter 7 of your Geneva Portable WordStar Reference Manual. Be sure to line the top of your sheet of paper with the serrated edge on the printer as the printer expects 66 print lines (the default in WordStar).

If a particular function exists on WordStar, but not on the P-80, the printer will ignore the command to execute this function. For exam- ple, if you want to print in Elite, the P-80 will ignore this command since it does not have this capability. Before using print commands in your software applications, check to see that they are available on the P-80 by consulting Appendix C in this manual.

Connecting the Geneva to the P-80

The P-80 uses the RS-232C serial interface and is factory set at 4800 baud. This is the appropriate setting for use with the Geneva. Your Geneva can be set to the RS-232C or serial interface using the CON- FIG command. Consult your Geneva User’s Manual. RS-232C is the factory setting for the Geneva.

You need Epson cable #723 to connect the Geneva to your P-80 as shown in Figure D-l. When you plug the cable into your Geneva, be sure you insert it into the serial port designated in the CONFIG com- mand. If the designation is RS-232C, plug the cable into the serial port marked RS-232C.

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Contents

P-80PORTABLE PRINTER User's Manual FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS Copyright © 1984 by Epson America, Inc Torrance, California Contents 5 Combining Print Modes Dot-MatrixPrinting Print Pitches Pitch Mode Combinations Expandedmode Specifications of the P-80 E-1 E-1 E-2 E-2 E-3 E-3 E-3 E-4 List of Figures List of Tables 1-1 Settings for switch 1 Introduction Page Setting Up Your P-80 Page Covers use 3) l-3) Figure 1-3.Locking lever paper Paper guide Figure 1-4.Paper guide Ribbon installation Figure l-5.Lifting the front cover P-80’s 1.Make sure the printer is OFF As Figure Page That’s all there is to it. Now just close the front cover Manual-feedknob Figure 1-7. Manual-feedknob DIP Switches DIP switches 1-1 1-2 control code See Table 1-2. International character switch settings Country RS-232C Connecting the P-80to Your Computer Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of cables as well as interface boards Figure l-9.Connecting the printer cable Operation and Maintenance Switches and Indicators The control panel POWER switch off-line PAPER FEED switch Paper control switches 2-2) Figure 2-2.Paper control switches PAPER SURFACE switch — Paper-outsensor The Battery and AC Adapter Figure 2-3.Plugging in the AC adapter Battery Replacement 2-4) 2-5 Page 2-7) Figure 2-7.Replacing the battery holder cover 8.Replace the two screws at the back of the cover and replace the front cover WARNING: Do not disassemble the battery or throw it into a fire Maintenance 1.Keep your printer in a safe, clean location away from extreme tem- peratures 2.Clean particles and dust from the printer with a soft cloth or brush 3.Clean the outside of the printer with a mild cleanser when it appears dirty Installing Paper Paper sizes Paper Release Lever Paper Loading Make sure the paper is straight and placed in the printer as far as it can go Page Removing the paper The P-80 Self-Test Control Codes Table 4-1. The P-80and ASCII Codes P-80 Interpretation Using Control Codes CHR$(27)CHR$(52) A BASIC example 10 LPRINT CHR$(27);"-1"; 20 LPRINT "Underline Underline 30 LPRINT NEW 10 FOR X=1 TO 41: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X 20 LPRINT CHR$(13); 30 LPRINT "THIS PROGRAM USES THE UNDERLINE CHARACTER THIS PROGRAM USES THE UNDERLINE CHARACTER Combining Print Modes Figure 5-1.Main columns and intermediate positions Figure 5-2. Overlapping dots Print Pitches P-80 Pitch Mode Combinations Expanded mode Print Quality Modes when Figure 5-5.Print quality differences Dress-upModes Mode Conflicts and Priorities Table 5-1.Summary of modes Mixing Modes Summary Notes 1. Pica is the default pitch and is active when Compressed is turned 3.Double-Strikeand Emphasized produce the same result When Normal Under Print line Graphics NEXT X: LPRINT 40 IF R=0 THEN LPRINT: LPRINT CHR$(27)"@": END 60 N=-R:READ R: FOR K=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(R); DATA Print Head that Graphics Mode LPRINT CHR$(27)"K"CHR$(n1) CHR$(n2); CHR$(27)"K CHR$(27)"L Column reservation numbers LPRINT CHR$(27)"L"CHR$(N MOD 256)CHR$(INT(N/256)); Labelling Elements Figure 6-1. Labelling elements Figure 6-2.Element combinations FOR RETURN Figure 6-3.Data for space invader Graphics Programming Tips Line spacing WIDTH statements WIDTH LPRINT Semicolons and command placement 20 LPRINT CHR$(27)"K"CHR$(50)CHR$(0) 30 LPRINT CHR$(27)"0 Figure 6-4.Result of incorrect program Use semicolons to prevent the Page ASCII Codes and Character Sets A-1 <DC4 Control-T Control-) A-2 Page Page Appendix B Control Code Summary LPRINT CHR$(27)CHR$(69) or LPRINT CHR$(27)"E Page lines inches B-3 B-4 Appendix C Mode and Character-SetSelection Line Spacing Forms Control CHR$(12) c-2 Using Your P-80 with the Geneva™ PX-8™ Connecting the Geneva to the P-80 P-80 D-2 Page Specifications of the P-80 Table E-1 Characters Paper Paper types Single-sheetor roll paper, up to 8.5 inches wide Interface Specifications Interface Connector Page Index 42-43 47 B-4 C-2 C-l 45 B-l 10-11 A-l A-3 16 17 D-l-D-2 37-38 33 7-9 Index-6 Page Page Page EPSON AMERICA, INC LIMITED WARRANTY (213)