Star Micronics LC-500 user manual Removing the ribbon cassette

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Removing the ribbon cassette

When replacing the ribbon cassette, use the following procedure to remove the old ribbon cassette from the printer.

1.Open the printer cover.

2.Turn the power on. The carriage moves to the left most position. You will hear beeps when the carriage reaches this position.

Caution!

Do not move the carriage by hand while the printer is turned on. Doing so can damage the printer.

If you have just finished printing, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it.

3.Turn the power off.

4.Pull the lower half of the cassette outward so that the ribbon slides out from under the printer head. Then, lift up the cassette to remove it from the printer.

Connecting to your computer using the parallel cable

You printer comes equipped with a parallel port.

Since the printer does not come with cables, you must purchase an appropriate cable that matches your computer. Below is an illustration of a typical parallel cable.

Important!

The following instructions apply to the Centronics parallel cable that is suitable for use with an IBM-compatible personal computer. Note that they do not apply to all types of computers and cables. If you are unsure about what type of cable you should use, consult your dealer.

For an IBM-compatible personal computer:

Use a standard 36-pin Centronics parallel cable.

The parallel cable should be no longer than six feet (two meters). Longer cables can result in poor transfer of information.

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Contents LC-500 EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May Contents Control Codes List Printer Setup Choosing a place for the printerUnpacking the printer Printer Components Installing the paper guide Opening the printer coverRemoving the printer cover Connecting the Power Cord and turning the power on and OFF Installing the ribbon cassette Set the adjustment lever to the highest position Knob Connecting to your computer using the parallel cable Removing the ribbon cassetteFerrite Core Installation You can also run the power cord under the printer Cut-sheet paper Paper HandlingSelecting paper types Fanfold paperLoading cut-sheet paper Paper Type Weight Per Sheet Thickness Recommended Control panel Paper Printing on cut-sheet paper Loading fanfold paper Adjustment lever Pin tractor Sheet guides Page Printing on fanfold paper Fanfold paperParking fanfold paper Unparking fanfold paperPower Control Panel OperationsPrint mode selection Switching between on-line and off-lineControl panel functions in on-line mode Tear-off function fanfold paperPanel lock mode Panel macroSet/Park/Eject Control panel functions in off-line modeLine feed Form feedAuto loading position change mode Micro paper feedBuffer clear & All reset Set top of form TOFEntering the EDS Mode Using the EDS ModeAbout EDS Mode settings Printing the current EDS settings Selecting a switchChanging a switch setting Selecting a EDS numberEDS-1 Printer mode Character table / IBM character setEDS-2 Auto LF with CR Quiet modeAuto CR with LF Saving Control Panel StatusFF command / Eject direction Multi-part mode75% Compress mode Eject paper at Power onCR centering at top of form Print direction commandPrint direction CR wiping at top/bottomEDS-3 International character set CodeLength Cut-sheet paper EDS-4Length Fanfold paper Control Codes List ESC/P modeRAM ESC OCR B Troubleshooting Short testLong test Hexadecimal dumpAdjusting the dot alignment May come out looking like one of the followingTroubleshooting guide Problem Possible CauseProblem Printer’s air vents are blocked or obstructed Problem Possible Cause Program Appendix a Specifications Printing SystemPaper Connector Signals Parallel InterfaceAppendix B Character Sets IBM Graphics Character Set #1 Italic Character Set #1 Code Page #737 Code Page #851 Nordic Russian Code Page #869 Code Page #1001 Arabic Code Page #3002 Code Page #3012 CS2 Code Page #3845 International Character Set Appendix C. Control Panel Operation Guide Head Office European Office