Star Micronics LC-500 Multi-part mode, Waiting period for Paper loading, 75% Compress mode

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Multi-part mode

When the printer is in the Multi-part Mode, the print head prints with greater impact. It should be noted, however, that printing in the Multi- part Mode also reduces the life of the print head. Because of this, you should use the Multi-part Mode only for printing on four or five-ply paper. Use the Normal Mode for printing on one to three-ply paper. When Auto (SW2: ON, SW3: ON) is selected, the printer automatically switches between the Multi-part Mode and Normal Mode according to the adjustment lever position. The Normal Mode is automatically se- lected when the adjustment lever is at any setting of 3 or less, while the Multi-paper mode is selected for settings greater than 3.

Waiting period for Paper loading

This function sets the amount of wait time between paper insertion and paper feeding. If the paper feeds before you can adjust the paper position to your satisfaction, increase the wait time.

75% Compress mode

In the compression mode, the printer is able to receive print data for up to 10.6-inch printing width. The print data is compressed from 10.6 inches to 8 inches (compression ratio of 75%).

FF command / Eject direction

These functions are valid when the release lever is set to the cut-sheet paper position.

Eject paper at Power ON

This function is valid when the release lever is set to the cut-sheet paper position. This function selects whether to eject the cut-sheet paper when a cut-sheet paper is on the paper guide at power on.

Skip over perforation

This function is valid only when fanfold paper is selected. When enabled, the printer provides a one-inch margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page.

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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 Paper Handling Selecting paper typesCut-sheet paper 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 OperationsSwitching between on-line and off-line Control panel functions in on-line modePrint mode selection Tear-off function fanfold paperPanel lock mode Panel macroControl panel functions in off-line mode Line feedSet/Park/Eject Form feedAuto loading position change mode Micro paper feedBuffer clear & All reset Set top of form TOFAbout EDS Mode settings Using the EDS ModeEntering the EDS Mode Selecting a switch Changing a switch settingPrinting the current EDS settings Selecting a EDS numberEDS-1 Printer mode Character table / IBM character setEDS-2 Quiet mode Auto CR with LFAuto LF with CR Saving Control Panel StatusMulti-part mode 75% Compress modeFF command / Eject direction Eject paper at Power onPrint direction command Print directionCR centering at top of form 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