Epson 1500 - Manual (Page 233)

Introduction
Your printer has the ability to emulate an Epson LQ-2500,
FX-800/1000, or FX-86e/286e printer. This means that you can
use your printer with software that supports only Epson LQ or
FX printers and print without having to modify the software
controlling your printer.
Besides allowing you to use software for LQ or FX printers, you
also gain the advantages of the quality text, sharper graphics,
and faster printing provided by this printer.
Operating as an LQ or FX printer
Before you can operate your printer as an LQ or FX printer, you
need to change the printer emulation setting using the
EMULATION menu in SelecType Level 2. See Chapter 4 for
details on using SelecType.
Operating the printer in LQ or FX emulation offers options not
available with most LQ or FX printers, including SelecType
control over almost all printer features and laser quality output.
C-2 LQ and FX Emulation Modes