Programmer's Easy Lesson; First Steps - Epson FX Series User Manual

Programmer's Easy Lesson

Before you start, note that we haven't claimed that one easy lesson
will make you an FX maestro. It takes more than one lesson to learn
the full value of the feature-packed FX printer. In fact, the more time
you spend with this manual, the more your printer will cooperate
with your every command. But some of you want to see something
from a new printer right now-no matter what. The next few pages
are especially for you.
If you get stuck, the proper set-up procedures are covered in full in
Chapter 1.

First Steps

1. Make all connections with the power OFF! Connect your FX to
your computer via the printer cable that you purchased separately.
(Some computers require special printer interface boards, also pur-
chased separately).
2. To use continuous-feed printer paper with pin-feed holes, set the
friction-control lever and the paper bail toward the front of the
printer. If you are using the FX-80, pull the paper under the plastic
separator and through the paper path. If you are using the FX-100,
you may need to first install the tractor unit, then pull the paper
under it. In case the paper starts to jam on either model, refer to
Chapter 1 for tips on inserting paper. As you straighten the paper,
you will probably need to adjust the pin feeders.
To use either a single sheet of paper or roll paper without pin-
feed holes on the FX-80, first move the pin feeders out of the way. If
a tractor unit is installed on your FX-100, you will need to remove
it. Then, for either model, push the friction-control lever toward
the rear of the printer, pull the paper bail forward, and insert the
paper under the plastic separator. Use the manual-feed knob to
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