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Even though there are many commands that require the use
of ASCII code 0 (the < NUL > character); the number “0”
(zero or ASCII code 48) cannot be substituted. In these cases,
instead of an unadorned 0 we will show CHR$(O) each time
these commands are referenced.
That’s it for the basics. You are now ready to learn how to
use the many features of your printer.
n Selecting the right software mode
For this printer to correctly respond to control codes, you
must make sure that you’ve set the DIP switches properly.
The rest of this manual discuss the various control codes
to control this printer. You’ll find that many features have
different codes for either the Standard mode or the IBM modes.
The Standard Mode emulates the Epson FX-85 printer.
IBM-G Mode emulates the IBM Graphics printer, and the
IBM-P Mode emulates the IBM Proprinter. You can select
one of these modes by setting DIP switches 2-2, and 2-3. (For
details, please refer to the Appendix A.)
SOME SPECIAL KINDS OF TEXT
If you looked carefully at your printer’s self test, you
probably noticed that it can print in italics. But that’s not all!
Your printer can underline or overline characters, print su-
perscripts and subscripts, and perhaps most exciting, print near
letter quality characters.
W Near Letter Quality characters
This printer’s Near Letter Quality (sometimes abbreviated
as NLQ) character set is ideal for correspondence and other
important printing, as it produces very high quality characters.
I Normally, your printer prints draft quality characters. This
is adequate for most work and has the fastest printing speed.
For the final printout, try NLQ. The program below shows
1 an example.
10 ’ Demo of NLQ character set
20 LPRINT CHR$(27);"xl";
30 LPRINT "This line shows NEAR LETTER QUALITY!"