Star Micronics 4000 user manual Printing media to avoid, AcceptableNot Acceptable

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Printing media to avoid

This laser printer is a sophisticated printing tool and should be used with care. As with any precisioned instrument, there are proper and improper methods of use. The follow- ing table lists the printing media you should avoid when using with this printer.

•Excessively thick or thin media

•Media which has been already laser printed or photocopied

•Wrinkled, curled, torn or bent media

•Punched or perforated media

•Moist or damp media

•Sticky media or media which has adhesive

•Thermal paper

•Coated media

•Carbon paper

•Media unable to withstand temperatures of 150°C. (302°F)

•Stapled or clipped media

•Media which is not recommended for laser printers or electrophotographic devices

•Labels with exposed backing

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In order to maintain high quality printing, we recommend that all printing media is stored until needed. The following are the guidelines for storing your materials.

•Store print media on a flat surface so that it does not bend or curl

•Wrap all unused printing media securely

•Do not unwrap media until ready to use

•Do not expose media to direct sunlight or high humidity for long periods

Loading plain paper, OHP (overhead projection) film and label sheets

You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper (20 lbs.) or 30 sheets of OHP (overhead projection) film or 30 label sheets in the upper paper tray.

Steps:

1. Move the paper release lever to the front of the printer.

2. Remove any paper that is in the upper paper tray.

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Contents WinType Safety Notice Safety Notices for FinlandBescheinigung des Importeurs Trademark AcknowledgmentsContents Iii Specifications Character tables for PCL mode Star WinType Printer Status DisplayWord about the printer IntroductionSystem requirements Maintenance & troubleshooting Setting up your printerInstalling the printer driver software and TrueType fonts Selecting print mediaHow to use this manual Features of the printerPrinter components Unpacking and checking the package contents Setting up your printerPlacing the printer Drum Installing the toner cartridgeSteps RollerPage Paper Setting up the upper paper trayGuides Connecting the printer to the computer Setting up the output trayOutput tray Output paper extender Turning the printer OFF Connecting the power cordTurning the printer on StepRelocating the printer Page Page Page Selecting print media Type Size Weight/RecommendedRecommended print media Printing media to avoid AcceptableNot AcceptablePage Page Loading envelopes Yesno Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts Printer command languages Page Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts MB for all 35 TrueType fonts Printer driver will run properly when you start Windows Page Removing the printer driver software PCL mode Windows Direct GDI modePostScript mode Printing with WinTypeFeatures of the printer driver software Printing with the Windows Direct GDI modePage Page Manual duplex printing If the Print Instruction Page is not checked, click this boxDuplex printing errors Using fonts in the Windows Direct GDI modeEliminating screen fonts from your application Printing with the PostScript mode Printing from a Windows applicationFonts in PostScript Mode Original PostScript Font Name TrueType SubstituteOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute DOS Prompt Method Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under WindowsPIF File Method Printing with the PCL mode Printing in PCL mode from a Windows applicationPrinting DOS applications in PCL mode under Windows Page Fonts in PCL Mode Keyboard Method Mouse MethodSaving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode Page Star WinType Print Manager Enabling the WinType Print ManagerIf the Use WinType Print Method One Viewing and accessing the WinType Print ManagerMethod Two Priority BeepsDisplay Print Status Toner Saving ModePower Saving Mode Smoothing OnSearch for Help On ContentsHow to Use Help AboutSize Job NameFormat TimeChanging priority in the queue Status Bar Progress BarAdd Star WinType 4000 PCL onClick on the Pause button Click on the Add button Page Steps Print Manager window Page Selecting the Printer Status Display Windows Direct GDI mode Star WinType Printer Status DisplayPage Click on Display Print Status with your mouse Double-click on the Star Animate Icon Animate window Status Display Messages JobPicture of your printer Status Display Message Window Cover OpenPrinting Power Off or Cable ProblemNV-RAM Error Fuser AbnormalityResume PauseDelete Maintenance & troubleshooting Maintaining your printerCleaning your printer Cleaning the output port windowClearing paper jams Cartridge compartmentJammed paper Page Faded print Troubleshooting Solving print quality problemsSymptom Possible Cause Action Black dotsCharacter voids Repetitive defectsBlack Blank Partial deletionsWrinkled or blurred Vertical deletionsOther mechanical problems Specifications Reference informationPower specifications Environmental SpecificationsSoftware Reliability specificationsController Paper sizeFonts Original PostScript Font TrueType SubstituteCharacter tables for PCL mode PC-8 Symbol Set PC-8 D/N Danish/Norwegian Symbol Set PC-850 Symbol Set ISO Substitution Table Glossary Default CommandConfiguration Character setFloppy disk FileFile menu FontPortrait ParityPoint PostScriptSymbols IndexSee also PCL mode RAM Customer service information Customer response