
Contents
List of Figures
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List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . .
LX-80 Features
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About This Manual
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Setting Up Your LX-80 Printer
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Printer Parts
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Printer Location
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Paper Feed Knob Installation
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Ribbon Installation
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Ribbon Replacement
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Paper Loading
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Control Panel
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Test Pattern
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Connecting the LX-80 to Your Computer .
First Printing Exercise
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SelecType
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Choosing Print Modes
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Turning SelecType Mode On
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Using SelecType
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First SelecType Exercises
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Testing Your Software for the Reset Code
Mode Combinations
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SelecType Cautions and Tips
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Elements of Dot Matrix Printing
The Print Head . . . . . . . .
Bidirectional Printing . . .
Changing Pitches . . . . . . . .
NLQ Mode . . . . . . . . . .
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Printer Control Codes .
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ESCape Code . . . .
Printer Codes . . . . .
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Inserted codes . . . .
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