Sharp MZ-800 User Manual

7.1.2 System switch settings
A 4-switch DIP switch package is located at the rear of the MZ-800. These switches are called the
system switch, The function of each switch is as follows.
Note:
Be sure to turn off the power switch when setting the system switch.
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
| ON OFF
Not used _ -
Printer MZ Centronics
Operational MZ-700 MZ-800
mode
Switch 1: Mode switch
This switch is used to switch the operating mode between the MZ-700 and MZ-800 modes. Normally,
this switch is OFF. (See Chapter 9 for the MZ-700 mode.)
ON: MZ-700 mode
OFF: MZ-800 mode
Switches 2 and 3: Printer interface selection
These switches are used to switch the interface between the MZ printer system and Centronics system.
Both switches must be set to the same position.
ON: MZ printer
OFF: Centronics interface
If your Centronics standard printer does not operate even if both switches are set to OFF, set either
switch to ON,
Switch 4: Not used.
With the MZ-811
When a cassette recorder other than the MZ-1T04 is connected to the MZ-811’s cassette tape
recorder jack, this switch is used to switch the head polarity. If programs or data files cannot
be read from the cassette recorder, try changing the setting of this switch.
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Sharp MZ-800 Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	MZ-800
Category	Desktop
Language	English