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General| Type | Dot Matrix Printer |
|---|---|
| Print Width | 80 columns |
| Interface | Parallel |
| Paper Size | A4, Letter, Legal |
| Print Technology | Impact dot matrix |
| Resolution | 360 x 360 dpi |
| Paper Path | Friction feed |
| Paper Handling | continuous form |
| Noise Level | 55 dB |
| Number of Pins | 24-pin |
Details the printer's durability, reliability, compact footprint, and its 24-pin print head for draft and letter quality modes.
Lists technical details: power requirements, frequency, interface, print fonts, software emulation, character sets, dot configuration, and characters per line.
Identifies key components of the KX-P1124 printer through front, top, right, and rear view diagrams.
Details the environmental conditions and clearance needed for installing the printer, including temperature, humidity, and ventilation.
Provides instructions on how to unpack the printer, check for damage, and retain packing materials for future use.
Guides through initial setup steps: removing protective paper, covers, and mounting the ribbon cassette.
Outlines the procedure for turning the printer on, including checking the ribbon and plugging in the power cord.
Explains how to adjust the distance between the print head and platen for different paper thicknesses.
Details paper installation for single sheets and continuous fanfold paper using pull or push tractor modes.
Explains how to set the top of form position using the line counter, platen knob, or LF switch.
Describes how to perform a self-test to check printer functionality by printing ASCII characters and various fonts.
Details connecting the printer to a computer via parallel or optional serial interface cables.
Explains the seven switches and Control Table on the operator panel for selecting printer features and functions.
Details how to enter Function mode and the new functions assigned to panel switches for controlling printer settings.
Describes how to select printer emulation, character set, default font, and international character sets.
Explains the function of the Paper Out detector and Overheat detector.
Explains the conditions under which the printer is initialized and the settings that are applied.
Describes the Hex. Dump mode for debugging, where data is printed in hex code instead of ASCII.
Explains the importance of common coding schemes like ASCII for computer-printer communication.
Defines control codes, their categories (one-byte, multi-byte), and how they are used to set printer functions.
Discusses how commercial software uses drivers to configure printers and the information typically required.
Explains how to use BASIC's PRINT command with CHR$ to send control codes to the printer.
Details incorporating control commands into BASIC programs for special features and output formatting.
Explains how to enter ASCII codes in hexadecimal form using '&' and 'H' with the BASIC command.
Covers multi-byte control codes (Escape sequences) and methods for entering them, including direct character entry.
Provides specific BASIC program lines required for IBM PC series to handle CR/LF behavior when using LPRINT.
Covers print quality, font selection, character pitch options, and character highlighting features.
Explains downloading custom characters using the 32K buffer option and the preparations needed.
Explains how to use bit image modes for pictures, graphs, and creative patterns, covering LQ-2500 and IBM Proprinter X24 modes.
Selects letter quality font printing, defining values for 'n' and operational conditions.
Selects font style, listing values for 'n' and operational conditions for various fonts.
Selects sub/superscript font, detailing character height, width, and draft mode behavior.
Sets printing to 10 characters per inch, specifying operational conditions and output for simultaneous settings.
Sets printing to 12 characters per inch, specifying operational conditions and output for simultaneous settings.
Sets printing to 15 characters per inch, specifying operational conditions and simultaneous output.
Sets printing to 17 characters per inch, specifying operational conditions and simultaneous output for various pitch combinations.
Sets proportional spacing between characters, detailing operational conditions and interactions with other pitches.
Sets combinations of character pitch and highlighting using bit settings for 'n'.
Sets printing to twice the original horizontal dot density, noting half-speed printing.
Sets double high printing, noting invalid modes and release commands.
Sets double width character printing for one line only, detailing release conditions.
Sets double width (elongated) character printing, noting release commands.
Sets double strike character printing, explaining the two-pass process.
Sets continuous underlining of characters, noting exclusions and single-pass printing.
Selects word processing modes like centering, right alignment, and justification using values of 'n'.
Selects italic character printing, specifying character locations and Epson Italic character set requirement.
Selects one of 13 international character sets, noting operational conditions and country-specific limitations.
Selects graphic character set 1, referring to Appendix A and operational conditions.
Selects graphic character set 2, referring to Appendix A and operational conditions.
Sets standard density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Sets double density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Sets double speed, double density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Sets quadruple density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Selects bit image modes based on 'm' values for 8-pin and 24-pin graphics, noting AGM effectiveness.
Causes buffer data to be printed and executes a single line feed, noting behavior with perforation skip and mode settings.
Feeds paper to next top of form position after printing buffer data, noting release of double width printing and page length dependency.
Sets the left margin position, noting its effect on buffer data, proportional spacing, and permissible values of 'n'.
Sets the right margin position, noting permissible values of 'n' and clearance of buffer data.
Sets skip perforation, specifying lines to skip and conditions for execution and release.
Sets horizontal tabulations, noting margin position, proportionality, character pitch alteration, and powered-up defaults.
Sets vertical tabulations, noting top of page position, maximum tabs, and release conditions.
Prints buffer data and backspaces one space before printing, noting character mode dependency and ignored modes.
Prints buffer data and designates the next line starts at the left margin, noting auto LF and double width release.
Sets single direction (left to right) printing mode.
Sets printing to half speed, noting modes where it can be set.
Moves the print head to a relative horizontal position, detailing calculations for moving right or left.
Moves the print head to an absolute horizontal position from the left margin.
Clears all data in the printer buffer.
Selects the printer remotely, enabling data reception, noting data loss upon deselection.
Deselects the printer remotely, disabling data reception and invalidating sent data.
Deletes the last character stored in the buffer, noting exclusions like bit image data and ignored modes.
Sets the Most Significant Bit to 1, noting no effect on bit image data and release command.
Sets the Most Significant Bit to 0, noting no effect on bit image data and release command.
Sets printer to receive 8th bit 'as is', noting no effect on bit image data and dependence on Initial Setup.
Defines down line load characters into RAM, noting buffer option, clearing conditions, and detailed information reference.
Sounds the buzzer for approximately 0.5 second.
Selects printing fonts and quality, detailing 'n' values for Character Generator and printing fonts.
Selects font style, listing values for 'n' and operational conditions for various fonts.
Selects sub/superscript font, detailing character reduction and width in different modes.
Sets printing to 12 characters per inch, specifying operational conditions and output for simultaneous settings.
Sets printing to 17 characters per inch, specifying operational conditions and simultaneous output.
Sets proportional spacing between characters, detailing operational conditions and pitch interactions.
Sets printing to twice the original horizontal dot density, noting half-speed printing.
Sets double strike character printing, explaining the two-pass process.
Sets double width character printing for one line only, detailing release conditions.
Sets double width (elongated) character printing, noting release commands.
Sets double high, double width, or both simultaneously, detailing values for 'n' and 'm' parameters.
Sets continuous underlining of characters, noting exclusions and pin usage.
Sets continuous overlining of characters, noting exclusions and pin usage.
Selects IBM Proprinter X24 character set 1, referring to Appendix A.
Selects IBM Proprinter X24 character set 2, referring to Appendix A.
Sets standard density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Sets double density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Sets double speed, double density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Sets quadruple density graphics mode for 8-pin images.
Selects bit image modes based on 'm' values for 8-pin and 24-pin graphics, noting AGM effectiveness.
Selects bit image modes based on 'm' values, illustrating modes and noting horizontal dot limitations.
Sets paper feed amount to 1/8 inch, noting applicability across all printer modes.
Sets paper feed amount to 7/72 inch.
Executes line spacing set by ESC+A+n.
Sets programmable paper feed to n/72 inch, noting effective input sequence and mode limitations.
Sets programmable paper feed to n/216 inch, noting validity, minimum unit, and AGM mode behavior.
Selects line base unit for ESC+3 and ESC+J, detailing values for 'n' parameters and base units.
Automatically executes Line Feed after Carriage Return, noting Initial Setup control and CR/LF linkage.
Causes buffer data to be printed and executes a single line feed, noting behavior with perforation skip and mode settings.
Feeds paper to next top of form position after printing buffer data, noting release of double width printing and page length dependency.
Sets page length in inches, defining top of page position and releasing skip perforation settings.
Sets page length in number of lines, defining top of page position and releasing skip perforation settings.
Sets left and right margins, detailing permissible values of 'n' for different pitches and buffer clearing.
Sets skip perforation, specifying lines to skip and conditions for execution and release.
Sets the current paper position as the top of form.
Sets horizontal tabulations, noting margin position, proportionality, character pitch alteration, and powered-up defaults.
Sets vertical tabulations, noting top of page position, maximum tabs, and release conditions.
Sets all tabs to power ON settings, clearing horizontal tabs at every 8th position and all vertical tabs.
Prints buffer data and backspaces one space before printing, noting character mode dependency and ignored modes.
Prints buffer data and designates the next line starts at the left margin, noting auto LF and double width release.
Sets single direction (left to right) printing mode.
Moves right n/120 inch, noting underlining/overlining interaction and position calculation.
Clears all data in the printer buffer.
Selects the printer remotely, enabling data reception, noting data loss upon deselection.
Deselects the printer remotely, disabling data reception and invalidating sent data.
Defines down line load characters into RAM, noting buffer option, clearing conditions, and detailed information reference.
Sounds the buzzer for approximately 0.5 second.
Details communication via parallel interface based on Centronics standard, including data transfer speed and handshaking.
Lists precautions for printer care, including keeping liquids away, ensuring airflow, and protecting from harsh environments.
Recommends cleaning the unit with a soft cloth and mild cleaner, emphasizing turning the power OFF.
Provides a table mapping ASCII codes to characters for the Epson LQ-2500 Italic character set.
Displays characters from the Epson LQ-2500 Graphic Character Set 1, mapped by ASCII codes.
Displays characters from the Epson LQ-2500 Graphic Character Set 2, mapped by ASCII codes.
Provides a table mapping ASCII codes to characters for the IBM Proprinter X24 Character Set 1.
Displays characters from the IBM Proprinter X24 Character Set 2, mapped by ASCII codes.
Presents a comprehensive chart of all characters available in the IBM Proprinter X24 character set.
Lists international character sets and their corresponding ASCII codes, noting mode and version dependencies.
Contains tables detailing character widths for proportional spacing in Epson LQ-2500 and IBM Proprinter X24 modes.
Details the structure of an index table entry for 10 cpi draft font, listing addresses and data.
Provides data for proportional spacing LQ font characters, listing addresses and data values.
Provides blank matrices for designing down line load characters for Draft fonts in a 24x9 format.
Provides blank matrices for designing down line load characters for LQ fonts in a 24x37 format.
Lists specifications for continuous paper and single sheet paper, including width, quality, sheets, and weight.
Illustrates the printable area for continuous and single sheet paper, defining key positions and quality zones.
Summarizes Initial Setup mode functions, showing ON/OFF states for various printer settings.
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