Connecting the Printer to Your Computer. Epson FX-1050, FX-BO

Part of a typical self test in NLQ mode is shown below: a-()*+,-. /0123456789:;<=>?BABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ

‘(I*+,-./0123456’789:;~=~?t@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

(I*+,-./0123456789:;~=~?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS’

3.

To end the self test, press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper, and turn off the printer.

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

If the self test printed correctly and your printouts looked like the ones shown, you are now ready to connect your printer to the computer.

Your FX printer has a Centronics

®

-compatible parallel interface. If you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be able to connect your printer immediately. If your computer requires the use of another type of interface, you need to install an optional interface board.

If you are unsure whether your computer has a parallel interface, see your computer’s operating manual. If the computer cannot use a parallel interface, see the section on interface boards in Chapter 7.

Connecting the parallel interface cable

Connect the parallel interface cable as described below:

1.

Turn off both the printer and your computer.

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2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer.

3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.

Note: For your printer to work properly, this connection must be secure.

4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector.

5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)

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Chapter 2

Paper Handling

Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Reloading during printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Switching back to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-13

Adjusting the Loading Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Micro-Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Using Short Tear-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-15

Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The paper thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Paper Handling

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