Star Micronics LC24-20 user manual Component Description

Component	Description
Paper guide	Aligns single sheets (cut forms) to help the printer
	detect when paper is inserted.
Release lever	Releases pressure on the paper. This lever must be
	back for cut-sheet forms ( ~ ), and forward for
	fanfold forms ( ~ ).
Front cover	Protects the print head and other internal compo-
	nents of your printer.
Mute cover	Reduces the printing noise.
Rear cover	Protects the tractor feed unit and separates incom-
	ing and outgoing fanfold forms.
Entry slot	For inserting single sheets of paper.
Control panel	Indicates printer status and makes various control
	of printer functions simple and convenient.
Power switch	Switches power on or off.
Platen knob	Advances the paper manually.
Interface connector	Connects the computer to the printer.
Cartridge slot	Holds the optional Font cartridge or RAM car-
	tridge.
Print head	Has”ahigh resolution dot matrix (24-wire) com-
	position for outstanding print quality.
Ribbon cartridge	Contains the printer ribbon.
Adjustment lever	Controls print darkness by adjusting for the thick-
	ness of forms being printed.
Tractors	Control the movement of fanfold forms.
Clamp lever	Clamps the tractor in place.
Bail lever	Opens and closes the paper bail which holds the
	paper against the platen.
	This lever is also used to load paper and to perform
	the short tear off function.

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