dot matrix printer

[Jacky]

I would like to use a 24 dot matrix printer (citizen swift). The machine
recognizes paper forms : 6", 8", 11", 11.6", 12", 14", 15 inch forms.

But I would like to use A4 forms. Does somebody know, how to put the format
in the machine ?

Thx.

 

[Eric P.]

I would like to use a 24 dot matrix printer (citizen swift). The machine
recognizes paper forms : 6", 8", 11", 11.6", 12", 14", 15 inch forms.

But I would like to use A4 forms. Does somebody know, how to put the format
in the machine ?

Maybe you need the EPSON ESC/P codes to set the width, formlength and
margins.
On webpage http://www.epsondevelopers.com/ you can order literature
<QUOTE>
As of April 1, 2006, Printer Control Code Programming Guides will only
be available upon request
</QUOTE>
Or buy an old manual about those things in a second hand bookshop.

 

[Nicolaas Hawkins]

I would like to use a 24 dot matrix printer (citizen swift). The machine
recognizes paper forms : 6", 8", 11", 11.6", 12", 14", 15 inch forms.

But I would like to use A4 forms. Does somebody know, how to put the format
in the machine ?

Thx.

Use the 11.6" setting. A-4 paper is 11.69" long - close enough for all
practical purposes.

--
Regards,
Nicolaas.

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[Lou]

Use the 11.6" setting. A-4 paper is 11.69" long - close enough for all
practical purposes.

--
Regards,
Nicolaas.

Pricelessware 2006 CD now available.
E-Mail for details: raptor740.gmail@com (swap "." and "@")

... Sex is like air, it's not important unless you aren't getting any.

And if A4 will not fit at 11.6 use 12 and adjust left margin.

Lou

 

[Nicolaas Hawkins]

And if A4 will not fit at 11.6 use 12 and adjust left margin.

Lou

I thought we were talking page LENGTH here, not width. A--4 paper is
8.27" wide. If we are trying to insert the paper sideways, then all bets
are off.

--
Regards,
Nicolaas.

Pricelessware 2006 CD now available.
E-Mail for details: raptor740.gmail@com (swap "." and "@")


.... Ability is a good thing; stability is even better.

 

[Don Phillipson]

Maybe you need the EPSON ESC/P codes to set the width, formlength and
margins.
On webpage http://www.epsondevelopers.com/ you can order literature
<QUOTE>
As of April 1, 2006, Printer Control Code Programming Guides will only
be available upon request

Many books list Epson ESC and HP codes for DOS printers,
e.g. the Que Printer's Bible.

 

[thoss]

Use the 11.6" setting. A-4 paper is 11.69" long - close enough for all
practical purposes.

That is correct, of course, but A4 fanfold paper as used in dot-matrix
printers is 11.667" long, as it has to conform to the perforations which
are set at 1/3" intervals. But the 11.6" setting is what's required.

 

[Lou]

I thought we were talking page LENGTH here, not width. A--4 paper is
8.27" wide. If we are trying to insert the paper sideways, then all bets
are off.

--
Regards,
Nicolaas.

Pricelessware 2006 CD now available.
E-Mail for details: raptor740.gmail@com (swap "." and "@")

... Ability is a good thing; stability is even better.

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[Jacky]

Thank you all, for your help.

Greetings.
Jacky

Maybe you need the EPSON ESC/P codes to set the width, formlength and
margins.
On webpage http://www.epsondevelopers.com/ you can order literature
<QUOTE>
As of April 1, 2006, Printer Control Code Programming Guides will only
be available upon request
</QUOTE>
Or buy an old manual about those things in a second hand bookshop.