Star Micronics NX-2410 user manual Relocate the computerorprinterwithrespectto the mceiver

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Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

‘his equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly. that

is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and

is no guarantee that interfemnce wilJ not occur in a particular instaUation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followmg measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna

Relocate the computerorprinterwithrespectto the mceiver

Move the computer or printer away from the receiver

Plug the computer or printer into a different outlet so that it and the receiver ate on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. ‘Ibe user may find the following

ticns caMlis sion helpful: “How to Identity and Resolve Ra

Wet is available from the U.S. Government printing office. Washington, D.C.. 20402, Stock No. 004-oooxlo345-4.

For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded cable.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in the USA.

Statement of

The Canadian Department of Communications

Radio Interference Regulations

Ibis digital a aratus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus

setoutinthe%a dto Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Lz pr&sent appareiI numCrique n’6met pas de bruits radioelecttiques d6passant les limites applicables aux

aIpate.ils numCri ues de la classe B prescrites dam le Reglement sur le brouillage radiotlectrique edict6

par le minisdm 1 es Communications du Canada.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in CaMda.

Trademark Acknowledgements

NX-2410, NB-15, NB24-10, XB24-15: Star Mictics Co., Ltd.

IBM PC, Proprinter X24, Proprinter II, PC-ES: International Business Machines Corp.

Microsoft BASIC, MS-DOS: Microsoft Co

LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-1500: S&o Epson rhmrp.

NOTICE

All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without

STAR’s express gxmission is forbidden.

lltecontentsof

s manual are SubJect to change without notice.

Ail efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of press. However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

‘Ihe above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.

0 Copyright 1989 Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

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Contents MULTI-FONT Relocate the computerorprinterwithrespectto the mceiver HOW to USE this Manual Features of the Printer Quad-sized Tableofcontents Commercial Software Download Character Generator Check the carton contents ChapterPage Setting UP Remove the top cowerInstall the ribbon cartridge Replace the top cover Lnsfall the optional IC cardMount the paper guide Connect the printer’s power cordConnect the printer to the computer Semiautomatic loading Figure i-7. Mounting the paper guide for single sheetsManual loading Loading and Parking Fanfold Forms Opening the rear coverClamp Lever Paper parking Figure l-72. Mounting the paper guide for fanfold formsTest Printing Long self test Interface testAdjusting the Printing GAP IBM Page Selected Mode You OFF Switches and Indicators ChapterOn Line switch Paper feed switchQuiet Mode switch POWER-UP Functions Short test pattern On Line switchLprint CHR$I Next Return Switch Combination Functions Switch combination functions of control panelPage Page Memo Installing Your Software Printer menuWidth Printer command optionsType styles Initialization sequence Setting the DIP SwitchesUsing Your Software AlignmentOther printer commands Type style and pitch selectionCan help you to use ESC4italicESC5 print Memo With DOS and Basic HARD-COPYING the Screen MS-DOS and PC-DOSProgramming the Printer with DOS Commands Aprint README.DOCNew file Programming the Printer with Basic Acopy CON LQPRINT.BATLprint Lprint END How the program works Page Lprint ES= c~$oc~$6oc~$6o Cleaning the Printer RkPLACING the RibbonReplacing the Print Head Replacing the ribbon cartridgeScrews Replacing the print headReplacing the Battery in the RAM Card Replacing the batteryIf label paper becomes stuck If the printer doesn’t printIf fanfold paper becomes stuck If a// text is printed on the same lineIf you have problems with download characters If you have problems with horizontal tabulationIf you have problems with graphics Switches and indicators Interface and Emu/a tionDot Matrix Size Character SetsType Sty/es and Pitches Paper SpecificationsDimensions and Weight Environmental Requirements Electrical SpecificationsFnterface Signals OptionKCK OUT Memo Printer Control Commands FdNT Control Commands Select draft quality charactersSelect ornament character Select LQ charactersSelect LQ type style Select italic charactersSelect Upright Characters Cancel emphasized printingCancel double-strike printing Emphasized printingStop Underlining Start OverliningCharacter SET Commands Select Slash Zero Enable printing of all character codesEnable printing of a// character codes on next character Select Normal ZeroHigh-speed elite pitch Pica PitchElite pitch High-density Elite PitchCondensed Cancel condensed printingCancel Expanded Printing Expanded printingSelect proportional spacing Select Master Print modeCaocel one-line expanded printing Select fixed spacingPrint Double-height Characters Increase character SpacingSelect double or quadruple size Return To normalSelect character height, width, and line spacing Select CharacterWidth Set line spacing to 718 inch Vertical Position CommandsSelect character type and print pitch Set line spacing to 7160 or 7172 inchSet line spacing to n/180 or n/276 inch Set line spacing to 116 inchSet base unit for line spacing Set line spacing to n/360 inchExecute ESC a Select forward feed modeDefine line spacing to n/72 inch Line feedPerform one n/780-inch or n/276-inch line feed Set bottom margin Cancel top and bottom marginsSet page Iength to n inches Form feedSet vertical tab stops Disable paper-out detectorEnable paper-out detector Set vertical tab stops every n linesSelect vertical tab channel Horizontal Position CommandsSet left margin TabCarriage return Cancel autoniatic line feedSet left and right margins SetCenter text BackspaceLeft justify Right justifySet horizontal tab stop every n columns ResetSet horizontal tab stops Horizontal tabAbsolute horizontal tab in inches Relative horizontal TabRelative horizontal tab in inches Absolute horizontal tab in co/umnsPrint 8-bit double-density, double-speed graphics Print 8-bit Sing/e-density GraphicsPrint 8-bit double-density Graphics Print Bit quadruple-density GraphicsSelect graphics mode Print 24bit hex-density graphicsConvert graphics Density Select Graphics ModeDownload Character Commands Copy character set from ROM into RAM cardDefine Download Select download character setSet MS6 to Other Printer Control CommandsSelect ROM character Set MS8 toRepeat data Cancel last lineCancel Quiet print Quiet printSet printer on-he Cancel immediate PrintSet printer off-line Stop printingOne-line unidirectional printing BidirectionalUnidirectional printing Manual feedSet print start position on ASF Reset PrinterEject paper From ASF Memo AppendixcDOWNLOAD Normal characterDraft characters Pica Super/subscript character 1220 Then QUA=2 Else QUA=0 CLS Locate PX,PY Print ISO$ Plot chara,-.ter ------------~-~----~-~-~~~~-~~~~~ Character Sets Standardcharacterset IuIX Ih Y I-G- I-G- l-7 Page I‘? IBM Character SET #lAdditional Character SET # $ h o 0 § International Character SetsIndex Irl 107 Command Summary 109 Select base unit for line spacing 111