Star Micronics NX-2460C user manual Appendix F Glossary

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Appendix F: Glossary

A.E.C

Automatic Emulation Change feature that allows the printer to automatically select the proper emulation mode (standard or IBM).

automatic sheet feeder

Device built into the printer that automatically feeds individual sheets for printing.

Centronics cable

Parallel cable normally used to connect the printer to the computer.

conﬁguration ﬁle

Computer file created by the User Setup Utility to store printer configuration settings.

default setting

Setting that is automatically selected by the printer or computer whenever you do not make any setting.

emulation

Ability of the printer to act like (emulate) certain types of printer.

font lock

Feature that blocks the software application from changing the font selection.

LQ font

Letter-quality font.

Not-Ready Mode

Printer mode in which the printer is off line and cannot be used for printing.

power outlet

Local AC power source that you plug into to supply power to your printer. Be sure that your printer is rated for the electrical power in your area. Your printer’s rating can be found on the plate on the bottom of the printer.

print head shield

Shield that protects the print head. With monochrome printer models, the print head shield is on the ribbon cartridges. Color models have built-in print head shields (so no print head shield is installed on ribbon cartridges that are used with color models).

push tractor unit

Option that makes it possible to feed continuous fanfold paper into the printer.

Ready Mode

Printer mode in which the printer is on line and ready to print.

Serial-To-Parallel Interface Converter

Option that makes it possible to connect the printer to a computer via a serial interface instead of the standard Centronics parallel interface.

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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 onlyInstalling the ribbon cartridge About ribbon cartridgesAbout ribbon cartridges Knob Installing the paper support Connecting to your computerInstalling 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 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 boxUsing the General window Using the General windowTo change a parameter setting Emulation Graphic directionInk color 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 portSaving setup data as a new conﬁguration ﬁle Saving changed setup data in the current conﬁguration ﬁleEnter Importing setup data from a conﬁguration ﬁle Returning to default settingsImporting setup data from a configuration file 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 applicationsTo enter the Sleep Mode To restore full power from the Sleep ModeControl Panel Operations 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 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 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 feedingAppendix C Interface Pin Outs Parallel InterfaceOptional Serial 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-ABNTCode Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMP IBM Special Character SetCharacter Set #1 Font and Character Set Control Commands Appendix E Printer Control CodesPrint Pitch Control Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab CommandsSpecial Print Mode Commands Bit Image Graphic CommandsPrinter Control Codes Line Spacing Commands Form Feed and Related CommandsDownload Character 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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