affect your system if possible.
You can also POKE the problem
codes directly to the printer port.
Seven-bit computers cannot use
the eighth pin (128). If you have a
seven-bit computer and any of
your graphics data numbers are
larger than 127, change the num-
bers.
Be sure that no other commands
or carriage returns come between
the graphics command and its
data. See Chapter 9.
Printer
“freezes”
in graphics The printer expects a certain
mode.
number of pin patterns, deter-
mined by n
l
and
nz.
It will wait
patiently until the quota is full.
Note that 9-pin graphics mode
requires two bytes for each col-
umn of graphics.
Can’t get a full page in width.
Some systems require a WIDTH
statement. See your system docu-
mentation
Seven-bit computers are limited
to widths of O-127, 256-383,
512-639, etc. See seven-bit
graphics subsection.
Problems with paper feeding or
If a self-adhesive label comes off
irregular darkness of printing.
of the backing, it may stick be-
hind the platen and cause prob-
lems with paper feeding and
printing. If this happens, take
your LX-80 to a qualified service
person; d
o
not attempt to re-
move the label yourself.
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