Star Micronics LC-500 Print direction command, CR centering at top of form, Strobe timing

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Print direction

This function selects bi-directional printing or uni-directional printing. Printing is normally bi-directional, but uni-directional printing allows for precise vertical printing alignment.

Print direction command

When disabled (ON), the preset printing direction overrides the print direction commands sent by your software.

CR centering at top of form

This function is used to improve the paper feed precision when inserting paper, ejecting paper, printing at the top or bottom edge of a paper, and printing near the perforation of a fanfold paper. CR centering refers to the operation of moving the carriage near the center of the paper. When enabled (OFF), the printer performs CR centering at the positions indicated above.

CR wiping at top/bottom

When enabled (OFF), the carriage moves to prevent a paper jam when the printer inserts or ejects a curled paper.

2-pass printing at top/bottom

This function performs 2-pass printing when printing within 1/6 inch of a perforation or 1/6 inch of the top or bottom edge of a paper. When enabled (OFF), the printer performs 2-pass printing to prevent a paper jam when printing at the positions indicated above.

Strobe timing

Selecting Normal (ON) allows the printer to receive data from the computer when the parallel interface’s strobe signal falls. Selecting Special (OFF) allows data receipt when the strobe signal rises.

ACK timing

Specifies the relation between the ACK (acknowledge) timing and the BUSY timing. When set to Normal, the BUSY signal is activated while ACK is being output. When set to Special, the BUSY signal is activated after ACK is output.

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Contents LC-500 EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May Contents Control Codes List Choosing a place for the printer Printer SetupUnpacking the printer Printer Components Opening the printer cover Installing the paper guideRemoving 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 Removing the ribbon cassette Connecting to your computer using the parallel cableFerrite Core Installation You can also run the power cord under the printer Selecting paper types Paper HandlingCut-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 Fanfold paper Printing on fanfold paperUnparking fanfold paper Parking fanfold paperControl Panel Operations PowerControl panel functions in on-line mode Switching between on-line and off-linePrint mode selection Tear-off function fanfold paperPanel macro Panel lock modeLine feed Control panel functions in off-line modeSet/Park/Eject Form feedMicro paper feed Auto loading position change modeSet top of form TOF Buffer clear & All resetEntering the EDS Mode Using the EDS ModeAbout EDS Mode settings Changing a switch setting Selecting a switchPrinting the current EDS settings Selecting a EDS numberEDS-1 Character table / IBM character set Printer modeEDS-2 Auto CR with LF Quiet modeAuto LF with CR Saving Control Panel Status75% Compress mode Multi-part modeFF command / Eject direction Eject paper at Power onPrint direction Print direction commandCR centering at top of form CR wiping at top/bottomEDS-3 Code International character setEDS-4 Length Cut-sheet paperLength Fanfold paper ESC/P mode Control Codes ListRAM ESC OCR B Short test TroubleshootingHexadecimal dump Long testMay come out looking like one of the following Adjusting the dot alignmentProblem Possible Cause Troubleshooting guideProblem Printer’s air vents are blocked or obstructed Problem Possible Cause Program Printing System Appendix a SpecificationsPaper Parallel Interface Connector SignalsAppendix 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