Star Micronics NX-2460C Checking system software settings in Windows, To check the port

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Checking system software settings in Windows

Whenever you have problems printing from a Windows application, you should check the following three things:

✓Is the printer you are using set as the default printer?

✓Is the printer you are using correctly selected in your application?

✓Is the correct port selected?

You should also refer to your Microsoft Windows User’s Guide for other information that might be helpful. If you still experience problems, consult with your software dealer.

To check the default printer selection

❏Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.

❏Double-click the Printers icon.

❏Check to see that the name of your Star printer is the default printer. If it is not, double-click on the name of your printer in the list of installed printers.

❏Click on Close to return to the Control Panel window.

To check the application printer selection

❏Select Print from the application’s File menu, and a window appears listing available printers.

❏Check to see that the name of your Star printer is selected. If it is not, select it and try printing from your application again.

To check the port

❏Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.

❏Double-click the Printers icon.

❏Double-click on the name of your Star printer in the list of installed printers.

❏Click on Connect.

❏Make sure that your printer cable is connected to the port highlighted in the list of ports.

❏If you are using a parallel cable, you will probably be using LPT1. If you are using the optional serial-to-parallel interface converter, you should be using COM1 or COM2. Click on the correct port name.

❏Click OK.

❏Click on Close to return to the Control Panel window.

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Contents LC-240C LC-240 NX-2460C NX-2460 VDE Statement Trademark acknowledgments Chapter About this manualContents Other Printing Features … Using the Printer with MS-DOS …Appendix a Troubleshooting … Control Panel Operations …Choosing a place for the printer Printer SetupUnpacking the printer Printer SetupGeneral guide General guideRemoving the print head protector color printer only Opening the front coverAbout ribbon cartridges Installing the ribbon cartridgeAbout ribbon cartridges Knob Connecting to your computer Installing the paper supportInstalling the paper support Printer Setup Connecting to a power outlet Connecting to a power outletLoading paper Paper guide Loading paper Detaching the automatic sheet feeder Detaching the automatic sheet feeder Re-installing the automatic sheet feeder Installing the User Setup Utility User Setup UtilityExecute the command that installs the User Setup Utility Starting up the User Setup Utility Starting up the User Setup UtilityUser Setup Utility Changing User Setup Utility parameter settingsTo select a window To select a parameter boxUsing the General window Using the General windowTo change a parameter setting Graphic direction EmulationInk color RAM Usage Default colorSleep Demo printPrint mode Using the Font windowLQ Font PitchFont Lock Using the Font windowZero style CountryLength Using the Paper windowLine Spacing Auto LF with CRTimeout Printing Using the Paper windowTop Margin Paper OutDouble-density Adjusting the printer’s vertical alignmentChanging the printer port Changing the printer portSaving changed setup data in the current conﬁguration ﬁle Saving setup data as a new conﬁguration ﬁleEnter Returning to default settings Importing setup data from a conﬁguration ﬁleImporting setup data from a configuration file Using the Help window Exiting the User Setup UtilitySetting up for printing with Microsoft Windows Using the Printer with WindowsUsing the Printer with Windows Getting ready to print Getting ready to printPrinting a document Printing a document Selecting fonts in Windows applications Installing TrueType fontsTo restore full power from the Sleep Mode To enter the Sleep ModeControl Panel Operations Errors To switch between the Ready and Not-Ready ModesTo feed single-sheet paper into the printer To eject single-sheet paper from the printerSelecting paper types Paper HandlingSingle-Sheet Paper Manual Sheet Feeding Single-Sheet Paper Automatic Sheet FeedingPaper Handling Adjusting for paper thicknessManual sheet feeding Automatic sheet feedingClearing paper jams Automatic sheet feedingPaper release levers Setting up for printing with MS-DOS Using the Printer with MS-DOSSelecting fonts in MS-DOS applications Using the Printer with MS-DOSHow to pause printing Other Printing FeaturesLine feed Form feedTesting the printer Appendix a TroubleshootingShort test Testing the printerLong test Hexadecimal dumpTroubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideProblem Possible Cause Recommended Action Interface cable is Choose a different line Return the printer to your Right during printing Right during printing Interference from nearby Checking system software settings in Windows Checking system software settings in WindowsTo check the default printer selection To check the application printer selectionChecking the port settings in the User Setup Utility Checking system software settings in MS-DOSPrinting Speed Pitch Appendix B SpeciﬁcationsPaper Single-sheet manual feeding SpecificationsParallel Interface Appendix C Interface Pin OutsOptional Serial Interface Standard Character Set #2 International Character Set Appendix D Character SetsCode Page #852 Checking the port settings in the User Setup UtilityCode Page #860 Portuguese Character SetsCode Page #863 Canadian French Code Page #861 IcelandicCode Page #3843 Code Page #866Code Page #3846 Code Page #3844Code Page #3845 Code Page #3847 Brazil-ABNTIBM Special Character Set Code Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMPCharacter Set #1 Appendix E Printer Control Codes Font and Character Set Control CommandsTop/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab Commands Print Pitch Control CommandsBit Image Graphic Commands Special Print Mode CommandsPrinter Control Codes Form Feed and Related Commands Line Spacing CommandsDownload Character Commands Other Commands Horizontal Print Position Control CommandsNEC Commands Appendix F Glossary Color 2, 4, 22, 43, 52, 54 connecting MS-DOS Page Customer service information

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