Star Micronics SP300 Series manual Operating Method

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5. VALIDATION PRINTING (Models with validation function only)

This printer can print one line of validation printing.

5-1. Operating Method

B

A

Adjust lever

A:Standard position (one sheet)

B:Validation printing or copying

1Open the front cover, pull the adjust lever one notch from standard posi- tion A toward the operation panel side position B.

When you cannot find standard po- sition A, push the lever as far as possible toward the rear cover, and pull it 2 notches after having pressed it down. The lever is now in standard position A.

2Mount the front cover.

3Set the printer for the validation print mode. In this instance, the buzzer gives tow short beeps.

Fig. 5-1 Position of the adjust lever

Rear cover

Front cover

 

POWER

ON

ALARM

 

LINE

FEED

4Make sure that the ON LINE lamp is flashing.

5Align the right edge of paper with the right end of the tear bar then insert the paper from the top.

6The printer starts printing approx. 1 second after the paper is loaded.

7When printing is completed, pull

the paper upward and remove it from the printer.

Right end

of the tear bar

Note: When printing a roll paper, also set the adjust lever at position B.

Fig. 5-2 Loading the paper

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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 LED flashes Validation printing mode is set Basic OperationSwitch Operation Combined Switch Operation Self Print TestMicro Feed Feed + on Line + Power on Page Page Selectable. Refer to Installation Interface SpecificationsTo Installation Manual Parity bit Odd, even or noneInput RXD, CTS Output DTR, FAULT, TXD, RCH, RTSInterface Circuit Input TTY-RXD, TTY-RXDRInput RD, RS Output SD, CSConnectors and Signals RS-232CMA current loop option RS-422A optionInterface Connections Example of interface connections for IBM PCInstalling the Optional Interface Board Installing the optional interface boardDTR mode Data StructureDTR Mark DTR Space ON/X-OFF mode This mode accessed when the DIP switch 3-5 is OFFOFF Status STX-ETX mode Page STX-ETX mode flow diagram for host computer Pulses Handshaking Busy signalsInterface Timing Logic level Compatible with TTL levelTypical interface circuit This connector mates with an Amphenol 57-30360 connectorEmergency Suspension Operating Method This printer can print one line of validation printingOther Printing FormatData format GS data LFAuto cutting control codes Cutting MethodCutting position Other position to be observedControl Codes Used for Character Setting Control Codes Used for Line SpacingControl Codes Used for Page Layout Control Code Used for Graphics PrintingControl Codes Used for Download Characters Control Codes Used for Peripheral Units Other Control CodesFunction Function Function Function Control Codes Used for Line Spacing Set 1/8-inch line feed ESC 0 1BH 30H Sets page length at n inchesSet 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 When the 5 × 9 font is set Definition of download charactersCode 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 ETX 03HFunction Character Code Tables U.S.A. & Europe DIP SW2-1 ON, SW2-2 onPage 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