User`s manual

all the possible options. All options are listed on the reference card at the back of this book. For a
thorough discussion of your printer and its output options, see the ImageWriter II Technical Reference
Manual.
Changing Settings With DIP Switches
The ImageWriter II has two DIP (dual inline package) switch blocks, designated SW1 and SW2. Both are
located toward the lower left corner of the printer. (You may have to slide the ribbon deck to the right in
order to see them.)
Location of DIP Switches
SW1 has eight switches and SW2 six switches (two of which shouldn’t be touched: SW2-5 and SW2-6).
Tables A-1 and A-2 show the default settings for each block and describe the functions of the switches.
Do not touch switches SW2-5 and SW2-6. These are reserved for authorized Apple technicians to adjust
hammer-fire timing.
Default Settings for SW1
Note: Some DIP switches use Off for Open and On for Closed.
Switch Setting Concern Default
1Open Character set American
2Open Character set American
3Open Character set American
4Open Page length 66 lines
5Open Skip perforation No
6 Closed Chars per inch Elite (12 cpi)
7Open Chars per inch Elite (12 cpi)
8Open LF after CR None
Default Settings for SW2
Note:SW2-5 and SW2-6 are factory set. Do not change their settings.
Switch Setting Concern Default
1 Closed Baud rate 9600
2 Closed Baud rate 9600
3Open Comm protocol DTR (handshake)
4Open Option card No card
Important!
If you have the 32K Memory Option or AppleTalk card, SW2-4 should be Closed. If you have installed an
Apple Communications Card or other interface card that transmits at 300 baud, switches SW2-1 and SW2-
2 should both be Open.
To explore the other available DIP switch options, see Appendix C.