IBM 1483DSV Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Printer Information
Epson LQ1050
Refer to the manual that came with your printer for the location of the DIP switches.
4019 Datastream Modes
The 1483 supports two datastream modes for the 4019, Personal Printer Data Stream
(PPDS) mode and Hewlett-Packard (HP) Emulation mode.
In PPDS mode, the 4019 can print text and graphics from application software designed
to support IBM-compatible printers.
In HP Emulation mode, the 4019 can print text and graphics created from software based
on the Hewlett-Packard Printer Command Language (PCL) supported by HP LaserJet
Series II printers.
Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for instructions on how to set the
datastream mode.
DIP Switch Setting Description
1-1 Up (on) USA Character set
1-2 Up (on) USA Character set
1-3 Up (on) USA Character set
1-4 Up (on) Graphics table
1-5 Any On = One direction; Off = Two directions
1-6 Any
On = High speed draft turned off;
Off = High speed draft turned on
1-7 Any
On = Cut sheet feeder mode is on;
Off = Cut sheet feeder mode is off
1-8 Down (off) No skip over perforation
2-1 Any 1483 overrides form length
2-2 Any 1483 overrides form length
2-3 Down (off) Parallel interface
2-4 Down (off) Parallel interface
2-5 Down (off) RS-232C is not used
2-6 Down (off) RS-232C is not used
2-7 Any
On = Short Tear-off mode is on
Off = Short Tear-off mode is off
2-8 Down (off) CR does CR only