Star Micronics LC-90 NX-1010 user manual Checking system software settings in MS-DOS

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56Troubleshooting

Checking system software settings in MS-DOS

If you are using a parallel cable and cannot print a text file using the MS-DOS PRINT command, you may have a problem with your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Open the file and look for the following line:

MODE LPT1:=COM1 or MODE LPT1:=COM2

These lines indicate printing you are using a serial cable connection, and so you should delete them, save the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, and try printing again.

Of course, if you are having problems printing with the optional Serial-To- Parallel Interface Converter, you should conversely check to make sure that one of the above lines is included in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The file must also contain information on parameter settings. For details, see the user’s manual that comes with the optional Serial-to-Parallel Interface Converter.

If the above is not the problem or if you make the above changes and still experience problems printing using the MS-DOS PRINT command, refer to your MS-DOS Users’ Guide or consult with your software dealer.

If you are successful in printing using MS-DOS PRINT command but cannot print from an application, check to see what printer driver is select in the application. See “Setting up for printing with MS-DOS” on page 43. If this does not help, consult with your software dealer.

Checking the port settings in the User Setup Utility

❏Start up the User Setup Utility (page 17).

❏Select Port from the menu bar.

❏Make sure that your printer cable is connected to the port selected in the list of available ports.

If you are using a parallel cable, you will probably be using LPT1. If you are using the optional Serial-To-Parallel Interface Converter, you should normally be using COM1 or COM2.

❏Exit the User Setup Utility and send the settings to the printer.

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Contents LC-90 NX-1010 VDE Statement Trademark acknowledgments About this manual ChapterContents Chapter a Troubleshooting Using the Printer with MS-DOSOther Printing Features Control Panel OperationsPrinter Setup Choosing a place for the printerPrinter Setup Unpacking the printerGeneral guide General guideOpening the front cover Installing the ribbon cartridge Installing the ribbon cartridgeInstalling the paper support Connecting to your computer Connecting to your computerPrinter Setup Loading paper Connecting to a power outletConnecting to a power outlet 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 UtilityUser Setup Utility Execute the command that installs the User Setup UtilityStarting up the User Setup Utility Starting up the User Setup UtilityTo select a parameter box Changing User Setup Utility parameter settingsTo select a window About parameter boxesTo change a parameter setting Using the General windowUsing the General window Emulation NLQ DirectionDemo Print RAM usageSleep NLQ 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 Draft-10/12cpiCURRENT +10Changing the printer port Changing the printer portEnter Saving setup data as a new configuration fileSaving changed setup data in the current configuration file Importing setup data from a configuration file Importing setup data from a configuration fileReturning to default settings 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 applicationsControl Panel Operations To enter the Sleep ModeTo restore full power from the Sleep Mode 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 feedTroubleshooting Appendix a TroubleshootingTesting the printer Hexadecimal dump Short testLong test Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible CauseWrong emulation is Check the emulation Choose a different line Return the printer to your Right during printing Right during printing Interference from nearby To check the application printer selection Checking system software settings in WindowsTo check the default printer selection To check the portChecking system software settings in MS-DOS Checking the port settings in the User Setup UtilityAppendix B Specifications Printing Speed Pitch Draft cps/dpiSpecifications Paper Single-sheet manual feedingNow preparing the acrobat data Appendix F Glossary Parallel 7, 27, 55, 56 carton contents MS-DOS MS-DOS Customer service information

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