Star Micronics LC-6211 user manual Appendix F Glossary

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Appendix F: Glossary

Centronics cable

Parallel cable normally used to connect the printer to the computer.

control code

A numeric code that instructs the computer to perform an operation. For example, the computer sends the printer a form feed control code (12) to tell it to eject the current page.

Electronic DIP Switch settings

Printer settings that take effect when you switch on the printer. You can make these settings using the control panel.

emulation

Ability of the printer to act like (emulate) certain types of printer.

hexadecimal dump

Printout of all character codes and control codes as they are received by the printer, along with their hexadecimal values.

NLQ font

Near letter-quality font.

off-line

Printer mode in which the printer cannot be used for printing.

pitch

Spacing between characters.

power outlet

Local AC power source that you plug into to supply power to your printer. Be sure that your printer is rated for the electrical power in your area. Your printer’s rating can be found on the plate on the bottom of the printer.

on-line

Printer mode in which the printer is ready to print.

serial-to-parallel interface converter

Option that makes it possible to connect the printer to a computer via a serial interface instead of the standard Centronics parallel interface.

serial cable

Cable that can be used to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a serial cable also requires connection of the optional serial-to-parallel interface converter.

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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 loading Line feedPaper eject cut-sheet paper Form feed fanfold paperSetting the top of form position Clearing a top of form settingMicro feed 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 ModeEDS Mode Settings RAM UsageGraphics Direction Tear-offEDS Mode Settings Print ModePaper Out Line SpacingBanking Character Zero styleCharacter Table LengthPaper Handling Selecting paper typesCut-Sheet Paper 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 SetFont and Character Set Control Commands Print Pitch Control CommandsAppendix E Printer Control Codes 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