LP 8  (260-1168)                Features               Faxback Doc. # 5821

The Line Printer 8 is a compact, high-density dot matrix impact printer 
which can perform a variety of different printing operations. For instance,
it can print:

* Proportional characters (ordinary and elongated).
* Monospaced characters (ordinary, elongated, and condensed).
* Graphic characters

The Line Printer 8 operates in three modes:

* Data Processing mode for fastest output of program listings or data.
* Word Processing mode for letter-writing or the creation of any text
  documentation.
* Graphics mode for drawing pictures, figures, or graphs.

For word-processing you'll find that the proportional characters created on
a variable dot matrix (up to 9 x 23) can produce letter-quality results.

If, however, you need a print out that is produced faster, monospaced
characters (created on an 8 x 9 dot matrix) are just the thing for you!

In the graphics mode, you can use graphic data to draw just about any type
of graphic configuration you desire.

You can use three types of paper with the Line Printer 8:

* Standard (9 1/2" wide) computer fanfold forms with guide holes. The 
  Printer can also print one original and up to two carbon-copies.
* Roll-paper, (8 1/2" wide) with a 1" core, that is no more than 5" in
  diameter. The printer include a Roll-paper Holder and Paper Cutter.
* Standard, single-sheet typewriter paper (up to 8 1/2" wide) for use as 
  an ordinary typewriter.

Other software-controlled features include:

* Unidirectional, logic-seeking carriage action.
* Full of half line forward and reverse (for printing above to below the
  "current" line) and 3/4 line feed.
* Underline capability
* Superscript and Subscript capability
* Backspace capability
* Upper and lowercase English letters, European and special symbols, and 
  block graphic characters.
* Out-of-paper sensor that automatically stops the Printer so you can
  replenish the paper.
* Parallel and serial interface.
* Selectable 600 or 1200 Baud rate for transmission (Serial mode).
* Selectable 7 or 8 bit (Serial mode).
* Selectable Carriage Return or Line Feed with automatic Line Feed.
* Selectable ASCII or modified ASCII character set.
* Selectable European or Japanese Kana Symbol set.
* Elongated and condensed characters.
* Optimizer function to save printing time.
* Dot column position control capability.
* ON-LINE/OFF-LINE control capability.
* RESTART/RESET function capability which allows you to resume printing 
  after correcting error conditions.


(smm 08/04/93)