Star Micronics LC-6211 user manual Using the EDS Mode, Category Setting Off

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Chapter 3: Using the EDS Mode

The letters “EDS” stand for “Electronic DIP Switches.” Just like the small DIP switches that are used by many computers, printers, and other devices, the EDS lets you configure the printer so that it matches your system and software needs. This chapter describes how to enter the printer’s EDS Mode and provides details about available settings and how to change them.

The following table shows the three categories of EDS settings that are available, along with the actual settings under each category.

Category	Setting	On	Off

General	RAM Usage	Input Buffer	Download Buffer

	Graphics Direction	Bi-directional	Uni-directional

	Tear Off	Disabled	Enabled

	Auto LF With CR	Disabled	Enabled

	Paper Out	Enabled	Disabled

	Line Spacing	1/6-inch	1/8-inch

	STROBE Timing	Normal	Reverse

Font	Print Mode	Draft	NLQ

	Banking Character	Disabled	Enabled

	Zero Style	Normal	Slashed

	Character Table	Graphics	Italic

Page Length	11″/Letter (default setting)
	8”
	11.7″/A4
	12″
	8.5″/letter
	14″/Legal
	10.5″/Executive
	7.25″/Executive
	3.5″
	5.5″

All switch settings are ON when the printer is shipped from the factory.

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Contents LC-6211 Trademark acknowledgments About this manual ChapterContents Using the Printer with MS-DOS … Paper Handling …Page Printer Setup Choosing a place for the printerPrinter Setup Unpacking the printerGeneral guide General guideInstalling the platen knob Opening the front coverInstalling the ribbon cartridge Installing the ribbon cartridgeRemoving the ribbon cartridge Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and offLoading paper OFF OLoading paper Sheet guide Loading paper Printing on fanfold paper Parking fanfold paperUnparking fanfold paper Using the tear-off functionUnparking fanfold paper Connecting to your computer Connecting to your computer Switching between on-line and off-line Control Panel OperationsPaper eject cut-sheet paper Paper loadingLine feed Form feed fanfold paperMicro feed Setting the top of form positionClearing a top of form setting Control Panel OperationsTear-off function Setting the printing speedSetting the printing speed Using the EDS Mode Category Setting OffEntering the EDS Mode Entering the EDS ModeGraphics Direction EDS Mode SettingsRAM Usage Tear-offPaper Out EDS Mode SettingsPrint Mode Line SpacingCharacter Table Banking CharacterZero style LengthCut-Sheet Paper Paper HandlingSelecting paper types Fanfold PaperAdjusting for paper thickness Paper HandlingAutomatic fanfold feeding Automatic fanfold feedingManual sheet feeding Fanfold Cut-sheet Release lever Manual sheet feeding Clearing paper jams Using the Printer with MS-DOS Setting up for printing with MS-DOSAppendix a Troubleshooting Testing the PrinterAdjusting the dot alignment Hexadecimal dumpProblem Possible Cause Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting System software’s printer Printed on Ribbon is jammed Make sure that the ribbon Left margin moves to Paper is not loaded To check the application printer selection Checking system software settings in WindowsTo check the default printer selection Checking system software settings in MS-DOS To check the portAppendix B Speciﬁcations Printing Speed Pitch Draft cps/dpiEmulation Optional Serial Interface Appendix C Interface Pin OutsParallel Interface Appendix D Character Sets Character Set #1 International Character SetAppendix E Printer Control Codes Font and Character Set Control CommandsPrint Pitch Control Commands Printer Control CodesBit Image Graphic Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab CommandsSpecial Print Mode Commands Download Character Commands Line Spacing CommandsForm Feed and Related Commands Horizontal Print Position Control Commands Other CommandsAppendix F Glossary Parallel 14, 15, 40 length MS-DOS Page Customer service information