Star Micronics NX-2460 Selecting fonts in MS-DOS applications, Using the Printer with MS-DOS

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❏If none of the printers listed above is available in the application, choose one of the following. Once again, you should choose the one that is nearest to the top in the following list. Use User Setup Utility to select IBM emulation (page 20).

IBM ProPrinter X24E/XL24E

IBM ProPrinter X24/XL24

The above two printers are shaded because they are not color printers. This means that you will not be able to print in color if your select one of these.

Note:

You cannot print in color unless you select the name of a color printer.

❏To print, follow the instructions given in the manual of the application you are using. Typically, you would select the application’s PRINT command, make any necessary changes in the window that appears (such as the number of copies to be printed), and then press the Enter key to start printing.

Selecting fonts in MS-DOS applications

Use the User Setup Utility to select a font when running an application under MS-DOS. For details on the fonts that are available and how to select them, see “LQ Font” on page 22 of this manual.

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Contents LC-240C LC-240 NX-2460C NX-2460 VDE Statement Trademark acknowledgments About this manual ChapterContents Appendix a Troubleshooting … Using the Printer with MS-DOS …Other Printing Features … Control Panel Operations …Printer Setup Choosing a place for the printerPrinter Setup Unpacking the printerGeneral guide General guideOpening the front cover Removing the print head protector color printer onlyAbout ribbon cartridges Installing the ribbon cartridgeAbout ribbon cartridges Knob Installing the paper support Installing the paper supportConnecting to your computer Printer Setup Loading paper Connecting to a power outletConnecting to a power outlet Paper guide Loading paper Detaching the automatic sheet feeder Detaching the automatic sheet feeder Re-installing the automatic sheet feeder User Setup Utility Installing the User Setup UtilityExecute the command that installs the User Setup Utility Starting up the User Setup Utility Starting up the User Setup UtilityTo select a window Changing User Setup Utility parameter settingsUser Setup Utility To select a parameter boxTo change a parameter setting Using the General windowUsing the General window Ink color EmulationGraphic direction Sleep Default colorRAM Usage Demo printLQ Font Using the Font windowPrint mode PitchZero style Using the Font windowFont Lock CountryLine Spacing Using the Paper windowLength Auto LF with CRTop Margin Using the Paper windowTimeout Printing Paper OutAdjusting the printer’s vertical alignment Double-densityChanging the printer port Changing the printer portEnter Saving setup data as a new configuration fileSaving changed setup data in the current configuration file Importing setup data from a configuration file Importing setup data from a configuration fileReturning to default settings Exiting the User Setup Utility Using the Help windowUsing the Printer with Windows Setting up for printing with Microsoft WindowsUsing the Printer with Windows Getting ready to print Getting ready to printPrinting a document Printing a document Installing TrueType fonts Selecting fonts in Windows applicationsControl Panel Operations To enter the Sleep ModeTo restore full power from the Sleep Mode To feed single-sheet paper into the printer To switch between the Ready and Not-Ready ModesErrors To eject single-sheet paper from the printerSingle-Sheet Paper Manual Sheet Feeding Paper HandlingSelecting paper types Single-Sheet Paper Automatic Sheet FeedingAdjusting for paper thickness Paper HandlingClearing paper jams Automatic sheet feedingManual sheet feeding Automatic sheet feedingPaper release levers Using the Printer with MS-DOS Setting up for printing with MS-DOSUsing the Printer with MS-DOS Selecting fonts in MS-DOS applicationsLine feed Other Printing FeaturesHow to pause printing Form feedAppendix a Troubleshooting Testing the printerLong test Testing the printerShort test Hexadecimal dumpTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Interface cable is Choose a different line Return the printer to your Right during printing Right during printing Interference from nearby To check the default printer selection Checking system software settings in WindowsChecking system software settings in Windows To check the application printer selectionChecking system software settings in MS-DOS Checking the port settings in the User Setup UtilityAppendix B Specifications Printing Speed PitchSpecifications Paper Single-sheet manual feedingOptional Serial Interface Appendix C Interface Pin OutsParallel Interface Appendix D Character Sets Standard Character Set #2 International Character SetChecking the port settings in the User Setup Utility Code Page #852Code Page #863 Canadian French Character SetsCode Page #860 Portuguese Code Page #861 IcelandicCode Page #866 Code Page #3843Code Page #3845 Code Page #3844Code Page #3846 Code Page #3847 Brazil-ABNTCharacter Set #1 Code Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMPIBM Special Character Set Font and Character Set Control Commands Appendix E Printer Control CodesPrint Pitch Control Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab CommandsPrinter Control Codes Special Print Mode CommandsBit Image Graphic Commands Download Character Commands Line Spacing CommandsForm Feed and Related Commands Horizontal Print Position Control Commands Other CommandsNEC Commands Appendix F Glossary Color 2, 4, 22, 43, 52, 54 connecting MS-DOS Page Customer service information
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