Apple ImageWriter II User Manual

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Appendix A: Controlling Printer Output

If you need to change printer output or do some troubleshooting, there are several ways to change
ImageWriter II default settings. But you may not have to bother with changing the printer output by
changing settings. Many people are satisfied with the printouts created using the standard settings. In
addition, if you use a powerful application program such as AppleWorks, the software options cover most
changes you might want to make. And, if you own a Macintosh Plus or a Macintosh, you can change a
document’s appearance on the screen through ruler settings and menu selections.

By the Way: Software changes override switch settings.

Here are ways of changing default settings.

Many application programs let you type in a setup string—a group of characters beginning with ESCAPE
or CONTROL that change printer settings.
You can write your own program in languages like BASIC or Pascal. Such a program becomes necessary
when an application does not allow direct control through software or a setup string.

You can reset ImageWriter II DIP switch settings. Once you flip a switch, the setting stays in effect when
you turn the power off, unlike software-generated settings. For example, you might prefer to print in pica
(10 characters per inch) most of the time, instead of elite (12 characters per inch). If you can’t change this
setting from your word processing software, you can reset the relevant switches.

If you use AppleWorks, you can create your own printer modifications and save them as a “custom printer”
setup.

Before you consider what changes you might make, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the standard
settings.

Standard Settings for the ImageWriter II

Here is a partial list of standard settings for the ImageWriter II. These are the settings most often changed
by average users. For a complete list, see Appendix C.

Maximum Line Width

8 inches

Left Margin

Character Set

American

Characters per Inch

Lines per Inch

Lines per Page

Line Feed after Carriage Return

None

Baud Rate

9600 baud

Protocol

Hardware Handshake

Horizontal Tabs

Cleared

The rest of this appendix shows you how to change these settings. Note: This appendix does not show