Star Micronics LC-1011C, LC-100+ Using the tear-off function, Connecting to your computer

Page 22

14Printer Setup

Using the tear-off function

The following procedure makes it easy to tear off fanfold paper.

❏Check to make sure that the printer is on-line.

❏Press the FONT button to perform the long tear-off operation, or press the PITCH button to perform the short tear-off operation.

The long tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the tear assist edge of the printer cover is aligned with the paper’s next perforation.

The short tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the tear assist edge of the printer cover is located just below the last line printed on the paper.

❏Pull the paper against the tear assist edge to tear it off.

Connecting to your computer

The computer sends data to the printer through a cable. This printer does not come with a cable, so you must purchase one separately. You will probably want to use a standard parallel cable for connection, but note that you can also use an optional serial-to-parallel interface converter (SPC-8K).

Important!

The following instructions apply to the Centronics parallel cable that is used 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 to connect with your computer, consult your dealer.

Image 22

Contents LC-1011C LC-100 + Colour EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July Trademark acknowledgments About this manual ChapterContents Using the Printer with MS-DOS Using the EDS ModePaper Handling Page Page Printer Setup Choosing a place for the printerUnpacking the printer General guide Installing the platen knob Opening the front coverInstalling the ribbon cassette Installing the ribbon cassettePrint head shield Ribbon cassette Removing the ribbon cassette Removing the ribbon cassetteInstalling the paper guide Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and offLoading fanfold paper Loading fanfold paperSwing the rear cover back and down until it stops Loading fanfold paper Printing on fanfold paper Parking fanfold paper Unparking fanfold paperUsing the tear-off function Connecting to your computerConnecting to your computer Switching between on-line and off-line Control Panel OperationsLit Indicator Font Name Entering the Font Lock ModeSelecting a font Entering the Pitch Lock Mode Setting the character pitchLit Indicators Meaning Paper eject cut-sheet paper Line feedForm feed fanfold paper Micro feed Setting the top of form positionTear-off function fanfold paper Selecting the Quiet Print Mode Changing the auto load positionSaving a macro Clearing the printer’s buffer Initializing the printerAbout EDS Mode settings Using the EDS ModeEntering the EDS Mode Lit Indicator Selected Bank Selecting a switchChanging a switch setting Lit Indicator Selected SwitchEDS Mode Settings Printing the current switch settingsExiting the EDS Mode Switch 1 EmulationSwitch 5 Paper Out Detector Switch 3 RAM UsageSwitch 4 Automatic Sheet Feeder Switch 6 CR CenteringSwitch 3 Line Spacing Switch 1 NLQ DirectionSwitch 2 Auto Tear-off Long Switch 4 Auto LF with CRSwitches 3, 4, 5 Print Pitch Switch 1 Print ModeSwitch 2 Printable Area Switch 6 QuietLength Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 Page LengthSwitches 5, 6 Ribbon Select Ribbon TypeSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Code Page/International Character Set CodeInternational Switch 1 NLQ Font SelectionCharacter Set Using the Printer with MS-DOS Setting up for printing with MS-DOSUsing the Printer with MS-DOS Cut-Sheet Paper Manual Feed Paper HandlingSelecting paper types Cut-Sheet Paper with Optional Automatic Sheet FeederPaper Type Adjusting for paper thicknessThickness Automatic fanfold feeding Manual sheet feedingClearing paper jams Optional Accessories Automatic Sheet Feeder SF-10DTInstalling the Automatic Sheet Feeder Automatic Sheet Feeder SF-10DT Loading Paper Automatic Sheet Feeder SF-10DT Connecting the Interface Converter Serial-to-Parallel Interface ConverterSetting the converter’s DIP switches FunctionParity Data Length SwitchDOS/Windows Setting ProtocolTesting the printer Appendix a TroubleshootingShort test Hexadecimal dump Long testAdjusting the dot alignment Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible CauseTroubleshooting guide Printed on Printer case is hot Printer’s air vents are Left margin moves to Paper is not loaded Enter the EDS Mode To check the driver Setup Checking system software settings in WindowsTo check the default printer selection To check the application printer selectionChecking system software settings in MS-DOS To check the portAppendix B Speciﬁcations Power Consumption Dimensions and WeightPower Supply Fanfold with push tractor feederOptional Serial Interface Appendix C Interface Pin OutsParallel Interface Pin Name FunctionAppendix D Character Sets Standard Italic Character Set #2 International Character SetCode Page #852 Latin-2 Code Page #863 Canadian French Code Page #860 Code Page #861 Portuguese IcelandicCode Page #865 Nordic Code Page #3840 IBM-Russian Code Page #866 RussianCode Page #3841 Gost-Russian Code Page #3843 PolishCode Page #3846 Turkish Code Page #3844Code Page #3845 Hungarian Code Page #3847 Brazil-ABNTIBM Special Character Set Code Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMPCharacter Set #1 Description Mode Ascii Code Font and Character Set Control CommandsAppendix E Printer Control Codes Print Pitch Control Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab CommandsBit Image Graphic Commands Special Print Mode CommandsForm Feed and Related Commands Download Character Commands Line Spacing CommandsHorizontal Print Position Control Commands Other Commands ESC U1Appendix F Glossary Appendix G Control Panel Operation Guide Sanserif Font Prop Pitch Paper Feed Quiet Cond On LineAUTOEXEC.BAT 45 MS-DOS Page Page Page Page Worldwide Headquarters