Star Micronics LC24-30 user manual On an MS-DOS computer, Mode LPTl=COMn

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On an MS-DOS computer

If you are using an IBM PC or compatible running MS-DOS, edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to include a line that reads:

MODE LPTl:=COMn:

n stands for a number: 1, 2, 3 etc.

COMn must match the name of the serial port to which the serial-to-parallel converter is connected. Usually it will be COM2.

This line sends printer output to the COMn serial port.

Also add a line of the form

MODE COMn:baud,parity,data length, stopbits,p

to set up the COMn port to match the DIP switch set- tings on the serial-to-parallel converter. For example,

MODE COM2:9600,N,8,l,p

will set up COM2 to run at 9600 baud, with no parity, a data length of 8 bits, and 1 stop bit (an MS-DOS byte- terminating convention). The ‘p’ indicates that the printer will continually try to re-transmit data, should an error occur.

Refer to your MS-DOS User’s Guide if you need further information on the MODE command.

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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 MS-DOS Printing out your documentsWindows 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 E4 and E5 Reserved El to E3 LQ font selectionFont 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 Manual by-pass Portrait and landscape printingFace-up and face-down printing Tear-off function Pausing printingParking fanfold paper 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~ Long test Testing the printerShort 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

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