FUNCTIONS OF THE DIP SWITCHES
Theprinter is factory-set with all DIP switches in the ON position. These are the standard
settings. By changing the settings, you can alter various printer functions to match your
requirements. The following questions willhelp you choose the proper settings.
Switch Function ON OFF
1Emulation Standard IBM
2RAM usage Buffer Download
3Auto LF with CR Disabled Enabled
4Automatic Sheet Feeder Inactive Active
5Font style Tms Romn Helvet
6Printmode Normal size Quarter size
Character set
(Standard mode) Graphics Italics
7Character set (IBM mode) Set#2 Set #l
8International Character Set
9or
10 IBM Code Page
Switch 1: Do you want to use the printer in standard mode or IBM mode?
Selectthe modecompatible with your computer and software. In standard modethe printer
operates likethe Epson LQ-850. In IBM mode it operates like the IBM Proprinter X24E.
The ON position selects standardmode. The OFF position selects IBM mode.
Switch 2: Does your software download new characters to the printer with the Standard
mode?
In order to download characters’with the Standard mode, this switchmust be in the OFF
position.The printerthen uses itsRAM memory for storingcharacter patterns and provides
onlyaone-line print buffer. If you leave this switch ON, the printer uses its RAM memory
as an inputbuffer, allowing the computer to send data faster than the printer prints.
NOTE: This switch takes no effect with the IBM mode. In the IBM mode, you cannot
download characters.
Switch 3: Do you want an automatic linefeed?
Ifyou leave this switch at the ON position, aseparate line-feed code is required from your
computer to obtain aline feed.
Ifyou move this switch to the OFF position, the printerperforms both acarriage return and
linefeed each time it receives acarriage-return code.
Mostcomputer systems send aline feed code, orboth acarriage return and line feed, at the
end of each line, so this switch shouldbe left ON.
If you get double line spacing when you expect singlespacing, or if lines overprint each
other, try changing the settingof this switch.