Star Micronics LC-1511, LC-1521, DOT MATRIX PRINTERS, HA15 80825072 user manual Clearing paper jams

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For any paper size other than A3 landscape (horizontal), align the paper guide with scale 0 (zero). For A3 landscape paper, align the paper guide with the mark.

Adjust the right paper guide so there is enough space to insert the paper.

Paper guide

Release lever

0

20

Insert a sheet of paper into the paper guide, with the side you want to print on facing the back of the printer. Gently push the paper down into the printer until you feel it stop.

Press the SET/EJECT/PARK button to feed the paper to the starting position.

If you want to move the paper to another position, use the micro feed function described under “Micro feed” on page 23.

Start the printing operation from your software application.

Clearing paper jams

Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the printer.

Unplug the printer from its AC power outlet.

Open the front cover of the printer.

Carefully try to pull the jammed paper from the printer.

If necessary, change the release lever position or rotate the platen knob to

remove the paper.

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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 95Optional Accessories Using the Printer with MS-DOSPaper 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 guideDegree angle Fanfold paper Degree angle Cut-sheet paper Standing up the paper guidePaper 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 Unparking fanfold paper Parking 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 feedSelecting the Quiet Print Mode Setting the top of form positionTear-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 ModeAbout EDS Mode settings Using the EDS ModeEntering 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 ModeSwitch 5 CR Centering Position Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 Page LengthLength 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 UtilityUser Setup Utility Changing the General, Font, Paper and Adjust SettingsTo 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 jamsAutomatic Sheet Feeder SF-15HA Optional AccessoriesPreparing the printer Serial Interface Unit IS-8H192 and IS-32H768 Pull Tractor Unit PT-15HAPull Tractor Unit PT-15HA Specifications IS-8H192 Optional AccessoriesSpecifications IS-32H768 Serial-to-Parallel Converter SPC-8K Serial-to-Parallel Converter SPC-8KSpecifications Testing the printer Appendix a TroubleshootingShort 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 #737 Greek Code Page #1001 ArabicCode 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 MalteseDescription Mode Ascii Code Font and Character Set Control CommandsAppendix E Printer Control Codes Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab Commands Print Pitch Control CommandsPrinter Control Codes Bit Image Graphic Commands Special Print Mode CommandsForm Feed and Related Commands Download Character Commands Line Spacing 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