Star Micronics LC24-30 user manual Reverse micro feed, Setting the auto load position

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Reverse micro feed

To feed the paper through the printer in reverse in small steps, first put the printer in not-ready mode. Hold down the (READY]key and press the [FONT]key. Each time you press the [FONT]key, the paper is fed backwards by a small amount.

Setting the auto load position

Each time the printer feeds in a sheet of paper, it always starts printing at the same distance from the top of the page. This is referred to as the auto load position. If you want to change this setting, you can do so as follows.

. Load one or more sheets of paper into the tray.

. Press the [PAPER]key twice to feed in the top sheet of paper ready for printing.

Note:

You can only alter

this setting

immediately after loading

 

paper. If you feed

the

top sheet

further through the printer by

 

pressing the (PAPER]

key more

than once, a new auto load

 

setting cannot be saved.

 

.

.

.

Put the printer in not-ready mode.

 

Hold down the [READY)key and adjust the position of

 

the paper by pressing either the [PAPER] key (to

 

advance the paper) or the [FONT]key (to wind the

-

paper back in small steps).

 

When you have positioned the paper as you want it,

 

press the [READY]key to save the setting.

 

This setting will remain in effect until you change it again or until you turn off the printer.

Note: You can also save the current auto load setting so that it is retained even when the printer is switched off and on again. See Saving current settings on page 62.

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Contents LC24-30 VDE Statement Chapter Guide to this manualTable of contents Saving current settings the Macro feature Using fonts Varying Appearance of textUsing different types of paper Useful printing features Selecting Zoom Mode print size QuietChapter Troubleshooting 145 DefaultSwitch settings 149 Printer Beep Tones 150 Interface Pin Customer service informationChapter FeaturesNEC Page Printer Parts Page Choosing a place for the printer Setting upUnpacking the printer Opening the front cover Preparing the printerInstalling the ribbon cartridge Bon Print head shield Fitting the paper support Printer Connecting the printer to your computerSecure the connector with the clips as shown Setting up the printer in Windows Click on Set As Default Printer Setting up the printer in MS-DOS Page Loading paper Using the printerPage20 Page Now place the paper in the paper tray Papa, delivery Ready mode Ready mode and Not-Ready modeUsing the control panel Page Windows Printing out your documentsMS-DOS Star LC24-30 Colour Epson LO-860/l 1234!567890 Abcde Using different fontsRoman 1234567890 Abcde abcde Prestige typeface selected Dealing with printing problems Using other printer featuresIntroduction Printer referenceControl panel Sanserif is the selected font Page Making Electronic DIP Switch settings Electronic DIP Switch Dl print quality selected EDS setting Function OFF Bl Graphics direction A3 RAM usageA4 Color and zoom A5 Auto line feedCl to C3 Page length B2 Paper outB3 Ink ribbon type B4 Reserved B5 Time-out printingEmulation C4 and C5 Print pitchPrint pitch Dl Print quality D2 Character tableD3 to D 5 IBM code page or international character set Font El to E3 LQ font selectionE4 and E5 Reserved Selecting which emulation to use Choosing which type of cable to use Setting up the printer with a Windows computerSetting up the printer with an MS-DOS computer Setting up the printer with a Macintosh Introduction to fonts and typefaces Using fonts and varying the appearance of textBitmap fonts WeightPitch Bold BlackScalable fonts Installing True Type fontsChanging the character pitch Selecting different fontsPreventing software font selection Using different types of paper Printable areas for single sheet and fanfold paper Face-up and face-down printing Portrait and landscape printingManual by-pass Parking fanfold paper Pausing printingTear-off function Forward micro feed Controlling the paper positionPaper feed Form feedReverse micro feed Setting the auto load positionSelecting Quiet mode Selecting Zoom mode print sizeSaving current settings the Macro feature Setting the print gap Making adjustments to the printerPaper Type DOT Adjustment Setting Adjusting vertical alignment+FONT PAPERJ~ Short test Testing the printerLong test Printing out a hexadecimal dump Page Page Options Push tractor unit Installing the push tractor unitAs seen from behind the printer As seen from behind the printer Page Loading fanfold paper Page Page Printing on fanfold paper Page80 Unparking paper Parking paperUsing the tear-off function Serial- to-parallel interface converter Connecting the serial-to-parallel converterCOM2 Setting Converter’s DIP switches Switch 3 1 Switch Protocol On a Windows computer Setting up a serial connectionOn an MS-DOS computer Mode LPTl=COMn

LC24-30 specifications

The Star Micronics LC24-30 is a high-performance dot matrix printer designed to meet the needs of various business environments. This versatile printer stands out for its reliability and efficiency, ideal for printing invoices, receipts, and reports in retail, logistics, and hospitality settings. Its robust construction ensures longevity and dependability even in demanding conditions, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking for a reliable printing solution.

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