Epson FX-870/1170 - Manual (Page 25)

Printer Features
Type of letters Print speed [cps]
High-speed draft
380
Draft pica
285
Draft elite
342
Condensed draft pica
243
Emphasized draft pica 142
NLQ normal pica
57
Notes: The printing speed for high-speed is reduced to the value in with
thick paper (over 0.007 inches or 0.18 mm).
2. The printing speed for high-speed draft is reduced to the value of “draft
pica” when any graphic character is in the line.
3. The printing speed for draft is reduced to the value in when any italic
character is in the line.
4. The speed for high-duty printing is reduced to approximately half of each
speed, except for the printing speed in
Input Data Buffer
24K or OK bytes (selectable with power on default settings; see
On Default
Settings,
later in this chapter.)
Interfaces
This printer has a built-in, 8-bit Centronics parallel interface.
Parallel Interface
Data transmission mode parallel
Synchronization Controlled by external STROBE pulse.
Handshaking Controlled by ACKNLG and BUSY signals.
Logic level TTL-compatible
Connector plug 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent
It is recommended that the interface cable be as short as possible 10 feet or 3 meters,
maximum).
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