DMP-135  (260-2866)             Features               Faxback Doc. # 4324

The Tandy DMP-135 Dot-Matrix Printer is a high-density, dot-matrix printer
that can print in a variety of type styles. It prints:

*   Proportionally spaced characters
*   Monospaced characters (standard, condensed, and compressed)
*   NLQ (near-letter quality) correspondence characters'
*   Italic characters (Epson mode only)
*   Superscript/Subscript
*   Graphics

Control codes program the printer to print special enhancements (italic, 
bold,and so on), set character type, or adjust line feed and spacing. You 
can select either the IBM or Epson control code set. When you select the IBM
code set, the printer emulates the IBM Proprinter II (the factory default 
setting).  The Epson code set emulates the Epson FX-850 printer. By select-
ing the appropriate operating mode, you can use the printer with MS-DOS 
compatible systems without code conversion and get the same results as you
would with an IBM Proprinter II or Epson FX-850. For details, see "Setting
the Print Function (DIP) Switches" <SETTINGS>.

A character set is a specific grouping of letters, numbers, and special sym-
bols that you can print on your printer. The DMP-135 has five character sets.
Refer to the DMP-135 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE manual to see
the character sets named below.

In IBM mode:

*   IBM Character Set 1
*   IBM Character Set 2
*   IBM All Character Set

In Epson mode:

*   Italic Character Set
*   Graphic Character Set

You can use two types of paper with the printer:

*   Tractor-fed, 4.5- to 10-inch computer fanfold paper with guide holes.
*   Friction-fed, single-sheet typewriter paper

With the front panel controls, you can set various printer features, in-
cluding character pitch, left and right margins, and font (character style).
You can also use the front panel controls to move fanfold paper to the 
parked position; this features lets you use single-sheet paper without 
removing the fanfold paper from your DMP-135.

You can also add color to your printing by using by using the optional Color 
Ribbon Pack (Cat. No. 26-1235). This special pack contains three fabric 
ribbons -- one red, one blue, and one green.

Other features include:

*   Underline capability
*   Paper out alarm function
*   Automatic paper loading
*   Lightweight -- weighs only 7.3 pounds

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