Star Micronics LC-1511 Using the Printer with MS-DOS, Setting up for printing with MS-DOS

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Chapter 8: Using the Printer with MS-DOS

This chapter contains information about how to use the printer with applications software running under MS-DOS. In this chapter, you will learn about:

How to set up for printing with MS-DOS

Setting up for printing with MS-DOS

To print from an application running under MS-DOS, you must first select the printer from within the application. Typically, the program will feature an INSTALL or SETUP command for selection of printers. Refer to the manual for the application you are using for details on how to select a printer for it.

Start up the application and use the correct procedure for that application to select a printer. The following is a list of printers that can be used. If your application lists more than one of these, select the printer that is nearest to the top of this list. You should also use the EDS mode or User Setup Utility to select Standard emulation (page 31).

Star LC-1511/1521

Star XR-1520/ZA-250

Star XR-1500/FR-15

Epson FX-1170

Epson EX-800

If none of the printers listed above are available in the application, choose one of the printers listed below. Once again, you should choose the printer that is nearest to the top in the following list. For these printers, you should use the EDS Mode or User Setup Utility to select IBM emulation (page 31).

IBM Proprinter III

IBM Proprinter II

IBM Proprinter

To print, follow the instructions given in the manual of the application you are using. Typically, you would select the application’s PRINT command, make any necessary changes in the window that appears (such as the number of copies to be printed), and then press the Enter key to start printing.

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Contents LC-1511 LC-1521 EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July Trademark acknowledgments Chapter About this manualContents User Setup Utility Using the EDS ModeUsing the Printer with Windows 3.1 Using the printer with Windows 95Using the Printer with MS-DOS Optional AccessoriesPaper Handling Page Choosing a place for the printer Printer SetupUnpacking the printer Printer SetupGeneral guide General guideRemoving the protective materials Opening the front coverRemoving the protective materials Installing the ribbon cassette Installing the platen knobInstalling the ribbon cassette Removing the ribbon cassette Installing the paper guide Installing the paper guideStanding up the paper guide Degree angle Fanfold paper Degree angle Cut-sheet paperPaper Type Paper Guide Angle Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and offLoading fanfold paper Loading fanfold paper Printer Setup Loading fanfold paper Printing on fanfold paper Parking fanfold paper Unparking fanfold paperParking fanfold paper Connecting to your computer Using the tear-off functionConnecting to your computer Control Panel Operations Switching between on-line and off-lineLit Indicator Font Entering the Font Lock ModeSelecting a font Selecting a fontEntering the Pitch Lock Mode Setting the character pitchLit Indicators Meaning Control Panel OperationsPaper eject cut-sheet paper Line feedForm feed fanfold paper Micro feedSetting the top of form position Selecting the Quiet Print ModeTear-off function fanfold paper Changing the auto load position Changing the auto load positionClearing the printer’s buffer Saving a macroInitializing the printer Entering the Multi-part ModeUsing the EDS Mode About EDS Mode settingsEntering the EDS Mode Changing a switch setting Selecting a switchSelecting a bank Selecting a bankChecking the settings of switches in a bank Printing the current switch settingsExiting the EDS Mode Using the EDS ModeEDS Mode Settings Switch 1 Graphics Direction Switch 6 Multi-Part ModeSwitch 2 Auto Tear-off Long Switch 3 Line SpacingSwitches 3, 4, 5 Print Pitch Switches 1, 2 Print ModeSwitch 6 Quiet Print ModeSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4 Page Length Switch 5 CR Centering PositionLength SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 CodeName Country Remarks Country Remarks Character Set InternationalBank F Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 NLQ Font SelectionInstalling the User Setup Utility User Setup UtilityStarting the User Setup Utility Starting the User Setup UtilityChanging the General, Font, Paper and Adjust Settings User Setup UtilityTo select a window Adjusting the dot alignment Adjusting the dot alignmentTo select a setting box To change a settingChanging the printer port Saving setup data in a configuration fileReturning to default settings Importing setup data from a configuration fileExiting the User Setup Utility Using the Help menuSetting up for printing with Microsoft Windows Using the Printer with WindowsSetting up for printing with Microsoft Windows 3.1 Getting ready to print Using the Printer with WindowsPrinting a document Printing a documentInstalling TrueType fonts Selecting fonts in Windows applications Selecting fonts in Windows applicationsSetting up the printer in Windows Setting up the printer in Windows 95 Using the printer with Windows Preparing to print Preparing to printPrinting a document Printing a document Installing TrueType fonts Setting up for printing with OS/2 Warp Using the Printer with OS/2 WarpUsing the Printer with OS/2 Warp Setting up for printing with MS-DOS Using the Printer with MS-DOSSelecting paper types Paper HandlingCut-Sheet Paper Manual Feed Cut-Sheet Paper with Optional Automatic Sheet FeederAdjusting for paper thickness Adjusting for paper thicknessManual sheet feeding Automatic fanfold feedingPaper Handling ThicknessClearing paper jams Clearing paper jamsOptional Accessories Automatic Sheet Feeder SF-15HAPreparing the printer Pull Tractor Unit PT-15HA Serial Interface Unit IS-8H192 and IS-32H768Pull Tractor Unit PT-15HA Optional Accessories Specifications IS-8H192Specifications IS-32H768 Serial-to-Parallel Converter SPC-8K Serial-to-Parallel Converter SPC-8KSpecifications Appendix a Troubleshooting Testing the printerShort test Hexadecimal dump Hexadecimal dumpLong test DOT Adjustment Setting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideProblem Possible Cause Jamming paper Printed on Return is enabled Printer case is hot Printer’s air vents are Left margin moves to Paper is not loaded Enter the EDS Mode Checking system software settings in Windows Checking system software settings in WindowsTo check the default printer selection To check the driver setupTo check the port Checking system software settings in MS-DOSAppendix B Specifications Specifications Power Supply Dimensions and WeightPower Consumption LC-1521 Ribbon TypeParallel Interface Appendix C Interface Pin OutsOptional Serial Interface IS-8H192 and SPC-8K Pin Name FunctionStandard Italic Character Set International Character Set Appendix D Character SetsIBM Character Set #2 Code Page #437 IBM-PC Character Set #1 Character SetsCode Page #860 Portuguese IBM Special Character SetCode Page #850 Multi-lingual Code Page #861 IcelandicCode Page #866 Russian Code Page #863 Canadian FrenchCode Page #865 Nordic Code Page #3840 IBM-RussianCode Page #3844 Code Page #3841 Gost-RussianCode Page #3843 Polish Code Page #3845 HungarianCode Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMP Code Page #3846 TurkishCode Page #3847 Brazil-ABNT Code Page #852 Latin-2Code Page #1001 Arabic Code Page #737 GreekCode Page #851 Greek Code Page #2001 Lithuanian-KBL Code Page #869 GreekCode Page #928 Greek Code Page #772 LithuanianCode Page #3002 Estonian2 Code Page #774 LithuanianCode Page #3001 Estonian1 Code Page #3011 Latvian1Code Page #3031 Hebrew Code Page #3012 Latvian2Code Page #3021 Bulgarian Code Page #3041 MalteseFont and Character Set Control Commands Description Mode Ascii CodeAppendix E Printer Control Codes Print Pitch Control Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab CommandsPrinter Control Codes Special Print Mode Commands Bit Image Graphic CommandsForm Feed and Related Commands Line Spacing Commands Download Character CommandsHorizontal Print Position Control Commands Other Commands Appendix F Glossary ON-LINE Appendix G Control Panel Operation GuidePage MS-DOS Page Page Customer service information