On 27/11/17 03:26, Robert Feldman via cctalk wrote: >> I'm mainly looking for a DIP switch table (annoyingly, it won't produce >> a config print - just a test page). I'd also love to find some details >> on the control codes, emulations and character sets it supports. > > The 180si does not use DIP switches, so I can't help with that.
It looks like the DIP switches are the same as the 150 - William Degnan posted a link to those. The basic operating instructions are the same, but the Plus has a few differences: * Different internal fonts - Quality, Draft, NLQ and Condensed. * Different keys - On-line (with LED), LF/FF and Font. There's a handy reference on the bottom of the printer. I get the feeling it was intended for use more with listing paper than cut-sheet A4. The battery holder is interesting. There's a little door in the platen which opens to reveal a slot for five C-cells. Nice way to make the printer smaller. > The Tech Ref manual does have Command Code and Character Set info, however. > The whole manual is a bit over 100 pages. I can scan it if you are interested. I'd love a copy of the command codes and character sets for the 180, if/when you have time to scan them. I found a bunch of text editor macros which include some of the control codes, but only for text formatting - nothing for graphics. I might try throwing some Epson FX and IBM ProPrinter commands at it in the interim. >> Also - does anyone know what the material on the printhead capping >> station is, or if they're still available? >> It looks like a cardboard or blotting paper pad with a plastic backing >> card. This one is soaked in ink and looks like it could do with being >> replaced. I assume it's to stop the cartridge from drying out? > > The 180si uses one also. It "catches a spray of ink which the printer uses to > clear the printhead cartridge before printing." A new pad is included in each > printhead cartridge container. I just found the one which came with my 51604A cartridge -- attached to one of the wheels on my chair! I guess I was a bit over-enthusiastic opening the box... So at least as late as 2012, they *do* still come with the blotting pads. Thanks, -- Phil. [email protected] http://www.philpem.me.uk/
