Star Micronics NX-2410 user manual On Line switch, Paper feed switch

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On Line switch

The On Line switch sets the printer on-line and off-line. The state changes each time you press the switch.

In the on-line state the printer receives data from the computer and prints the data. In the off-line state the printer stops printing and sends the computer a signal indicating that it cannot accept data.

The printer powers up in the on-line state if paper is present. If paper is not present, the printer powers up off-line with the Power indicator flashing. When you load paper the Power indicator stops flashing, but the printer remains off-line. To start printing you must press the On Line switch go on-line.

The three main times when you will want to press the On Line switch

are:

•Before and after any other panel operation

The other panel switches operate only in the off-line state. First press the On Line switch to go off-line, then perform the panel operation, then press the On Line switch again to go back on-line.

•To pause during printing

If you press the On Line switch during printing, the printer stops printing and goes off-line, allowing you to check the printout or change a control panel setting. Printing resumes when you press the On Line switch again to go back on-line.

•To cut fanfold forms at the end of printing

When using fanfold forms, if you hold the On Line switch down for 2 seconds, in addition to going off-line the printer feeds the paper about two inches forward, allowing you to cut it off just below the last line printed.

When you press the On Line switch again to go back on-line, the paper feeds backward about one inch, stopping in the right place to resume printing.

Paper feed switch

This switch operates only when the printer is off-line. If you press it once the paper feeds forward by one line. If you hold this switch down, the printer performs consecutive line feeds.

While you are feeding lines, if you also press the On Line switch, the paper will feed to the top of the next page. This is explained later.

When power is on, always use the Paper Feed switch instead of the platen knob to feed paper. Turn the platen knob only when power is off.

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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 cardConnect the printer to the computer Connect the printer’s power cordMount the paper guide 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$I Next Return Switch Combination Functions Switch combination functions of control panelPage Page Memo Installing Your Software Printer menuType styles Printer command optionsWidth Setting the DIP Switches Using Your SoftwareInitialization sequence AlignmentOther printer commands Type style and pitch selectionCan help you to use ESC4italicESC5 print Memo With DOS and Basic HARD-COPYING the Screen MS-DOS and PC-DOSProgramming the Printer with DOS Commands Aprint README.DOCNew file Programming the Printer with Basic Acopy CON LQPRINT.BATLprint Lprint END How the program works Page Lprint ES= c~$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 the printer doesn’t print If fanfold paper becomes stuckIf label paper becomes stuck If a// text is printed on the same lineIf you have problems with graphics If you have problems with horizontal tabulationIf you have problems with download characters Switches and indicators Interface and Emu/a tionDot Matrix Size Character SetsDimensions and Weight Paper SpecificationsType Sty/es and Pitches Electrical Specifications Fnterface SignalsEnvironmental Requirements OptionKCK OUT Memo Printer Control Commands FdNT Control Commands Select draft quality charactersSelect LQ characters Select LQ type styleSelect ornament character Select italic charactersCancel emphasized printing Cancel double-strike printingSelect Upright Characters Emphasized printingStop Underlining Start OverliningCharacter SET Commands Enable printing of all character codes Enable printing of a// character codes on next characterSelect Slash Zero Select Normal ZeroPica Pitch Elite pitchHigh-speed elite pitch High-density Elite PitchCancel condensed printing Cancel Expanded PrintingCondensed Expanded printingSelect Master Print mode Caocel one-line expanded printingSelect proportional spacing Select fixed spacingIncrease character Spacing Select double or quadruple sizePrint Double-height Characters Return To normalWidth Select CharacterSelect character height, width, and line spacing Vertical Position Commands Select character type and print pitchSet line spacing to 718 inch Set line spacing to 7160 or 7172 inchSet line spacing to 116 inch Set base unit for line spacingSet line spacing to n/180 or n/276 inch Set line spacing to n/360 inchSelect forward feed mode Define line spacing to n/72 inchExecute ESC a Line feedPerform one n/780-inch or n/276-inch line feed Cancel top and bottom margins Set page Iength to n inchesSet bottom margin Form feedDisable paper-out detector Enable paper-out detectorSet vertical tab stops Set vertical tab stops every n linesHorizontal Position Commands Set left marginSelect vertical tab channel TabCancel autoniatic line feed Set left and right marginsCarriage return SetBackspace Left justifyCenter text Right justifyReset Set horizontal tab stopsSet horizontal tab stop every n columns Horizontal tabRelative horizontal Tab Relative horizontal tab in inchesAbsolute horizontal tab in inches Absolute horizontal tab in co/umnsPrint 8-bit Sing/e-density Graphics Print 8-bit double-density GraphicsPrint 8-bit double-density, double-speed graphics Print Bit quadruple-density GraphicsSelect graphics mode Print 24bit hex-density graphicsSelect Graphics Mode Download Character CommandsConvert graphics Density Copy character set from ROM into RAM cardDefine Download Select download character setOther Printer Control Commands Select ROM characterSet MS6 to Set MS8 toCancel last line Cancel Quiet printRepeat data Quiet printCancel immediate Print Set printer off-lineSet printer on-he Stop printingBidirectional Unidirectional printingOne-line unidirectional printing Manual feedEject paper From ASF Reset PrinterSet print start position on 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