Star Micronics SP300 Series manual DTR Mark DTR Space

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Data buffer

 

 

 

 

Full

Near Full

Near Empty

Empty

 

 

 

 

 

Remainder

 

256 bytes

 

 

256 bytes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTR “MARK”

DTR “SPACE”

[Paper out]

When the “paper out’ detector senses the end of the paper, the printer stops printing after printing a maximum of two more lines or on feeding the paper. Immediately after a “paper out” condition is detected, the printer sets to OFF LINE and the DTR changes to “MARK”. (To reset printer after a “paper out’, load paper into the printer and press the ON LINE switch to set the printer to ON LINE.)

[Mechanical error]

Mechanical errors are detected when the front cover is opened during printing, or when the motor locks and the unit will not print. Immediately after a mechanical error occurs, the printer sets the DTR to “MARK” and then sets the printer to OFF LINE. To cancel a mechanical error, close the front cover properly and press the ON LINE switch. If the buzzer sounds and the ALARM lamp flashes at this time, then locate the cause of the error and turn the power for the printer off and back on again to reset the printer.

[Status]

b7

b6

b5

b4

b3

b2

b1

b0

 

Constantly set at “0”

Vertical parity error 1: error

Framing error 1: error

Mechanical error 1: error

Paper empty 1: empty

Buffer empty 1: empty

Buffer overflow 1: overflow

Compulsion switch High level

(Switch is set to ON)

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Contents Dot Matrix Printer SP300 Series Programmer’s Manual Page Table of Contents IBM Character Set #1 DIP SW2-1 OFF, SW2-2 on Basic Operation LED flashes Validation printing mode is setSelf Print Test Switch Operation Combined Switch OperationMicro Feed Feed + on Line + Power on Page Page Parity bit Odd, even or none Interface SpecificationsTo Installation Manual Selectable. Refer to InstallationInput TTY-RXD, TTY-RXDR Output DTR, FAULT, TXD, RCH, RTSInterface Circuit Input RXD, CTSOutput SD, CS Input RD, RSRS-232C Connectors and SignalsRS-422A option MA current loop optionExample of interface connections for IBM PC Interface ConnectionsInstalling the optional interface board Installing the Optional Interface BoardData Structure DTR modeDTR Mark DTR Space This mode accessed when the DIP switch 3-5 is OFF ON/X-OFF modeOFF Status STX-ETX mode Page STX-ETX mode flow diagram for host computer Logic level Compatible with TTL level Handshaking Busy signalsInterface Timing PulsesTypical interface circuit Amphenol 57-30360 connector This connector mates with anEmergency Suspension This printer can print one line of validation printing Operating MethodGS data LF Printing FormatData format OtherOther position to be observed Cutting MethodCutting position Auto cutting control codesControl Codes Used for Line Spacing Control Codes Used for Character SettingControl Code Used for Graphics Printing Control Codes Used for Page LayoutControl Codes Used for Download Characters Other Control Codes Control Codes Used for Peripheral UnitsFunction Function Function Function Control Codes Used for Line Spacing Sets page length at n inches Set 1/8-inch line feed ESC 0 1BH 30HSet vertical tab positions Left end Printing area Left margin n Right margin n columns Set horizontal tab position Control Codes Used for Graphics Printing Set n/216-inch line feed simulation ESC 3 n 1BH 33H n Example Printing Possible Code Outline Definition of download characters When the 5 × 9 font is setCode Outline Example Example of transmitting data 10 × n1 ms 10 × n2 ms Printing and paper feed are prohibited Other Control Codes Function Initialize printer ESC @ 1BH 40H 03H ETXFunction U.S.A. & Europe DIP SW2-1 ON, SW2-2 on Character Code TablesPage IBM Character Set #1 DIP SW2-1 OFF, SW2-2 on Page IBM Character Set #2 DIP SW2-1 ON, SW2-2 OFF Page Japan DIP SW2-1, OFF, SW2-2 OFF Page International Character Sets Memo Page Overseas Subsidiary Companies Star Micronics AMERICA, INC