6.
Q. What interface comes standard with FX-870/1170 printers?
A. The FX-870/1170 printers come standard with a built-in Centronics
compatible parallel interface.
7.
Q. How do I use the FX-870/1170 to operate with serial communications?
A. The FX-870/1170 printers can operate serial through the use of an
optional interface that plugs into the back right-hand side of the printer.
There are currently two (2) optional interfaces to choose from, either the
C823051 with a OK buffer or the C823071 with a 32K buffer.
8.
Q. If a printer driver selection is not shown for the FX-870/1170 in my
software application programs, which printer driver selection should I
choose?
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A. The recommended printer driver selections for the FX-870/1170 are listed
below in order of preference.
FX-870
FX-850
EX-800
FX-85
FX-80+
FX-80
Epson Printer
Q-pin printer
FX-1170
FX- 1050
EX- 1000
FX-185
FX-100+
FX-100
If none of these printer driver selections are available from within your
application software, contact your software manufacturer to determine
whether they offer a printer driver update or if they plan to make one
available in the future.
If you plan to use the FX-870/1070’s built-in IBM printer emulation mode,
choose IBM Proprinter (II or XL, for narrow or wide carriage), IBM
Graphics printer or IBM printer, in that order of preference.
