Star Micronics 4000 Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts, System requirements

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Chapter 3 Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts

This printer comes with a printer driver and 35 TrueType fonts which are designed espe- cially for Windows version 3.1 applications printing. It does not require any special add-in cards, cartridges or cables. It also differs from other printers in that it uses the computer's CPU to directly print your documents. When you upgrade to a more power- ful computer, your printer performance is also improved. To operate the printer, how- ever, you must follow these steps to install the printer driver software.

System requirements

To run this printer driver you need an IBM compatible PC with at least a 386SX 16-MHz CPU. Some older 386 computers cannot run in Windows Enhanced Mode, which means that this software will not work properly on those systems. You can verify this, if you have Windows installed on your computer, by typing WIN/3 at the MS-DOS prompt. If your computer cannot run Windows in Enhanced Mode, the system will tell you. This printer will not run on 286 based PCs and other earlier systems.

This printer requires at least 4 megabytes (MB) of PC memory (RAM) which is also the minimum amount of memory recommended by Microsoft Corporation for use with Win- dows version 3.1. By adding more memory to your computer, both your PC and printer's performance will increase.

This system software requires approximately 1.4 megabytes of disk space on your system's hard drive. An additional 1.85 megabytes is needed to install all of the 35 TrueType fonts. Up to approximately 8.5 megabytes of disk space is required for permanent vir- tual memory under Windows. If you have more than 4 megabytes of RAM, you won't need the entire 8.5 megabytes of virtual memory, which is described later in this Chapter. The total memory, PC RAM plus virtual memory, should add up to at least 12.5 megabytes, which is divided between your computer's RAM memory (which needs to be at least 4 MB) and Windows virtual memory. If your system has 4 MB of RAM, then you must allocate at least 8.5 MB of virtual memory in Windows. If you have 5 MB of RAM, then you need at least 7.5 MB of virtual memory, etc.

A math co-processor is not necessary, however, having one will increase the speed of PostScript emulation printing.

A Microsoft-compatible mouse is also highly recommended. This manual assumes that you are using a mouse. If you are not using a mouse, please refer to your Windows 3.1 Users Guide for information on using the keyboard in place of a mouse.

A standard PC parallel printer port is required to connect the printer using a high quality Centronics parallel cable.

Note: It is important that you use a properly manufactured cable. Using a poor quality cable may affect the output of this printer.

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Contents WinType Safety Notices for Finland Safety NoticeTrademark Acknowledgments Bescheinigung des ImporteursContents Iii Star WinType Printer Status Display Specifications Character tables for PCL modeIntroduction Word about the printerSystem requirements Selecting print media Setting up your printerInstalling the printer driver software and TrueType fonts Maintenance & troubleshootingFeatures of the printer How to use this manualPrinter components Setting up your printer Unpacking and checking the package contentsPlacing the printer Roller Installing the toner cartridgeSteps DrumPage Setting up the upper paper tray PaperGuides Setting up the output tray Connecting the printer to the computerOutput tray Output paper extender Step Connecting the power cordTurning the printer on Turning the printer OFFRelocating the printer Page Page Page Type Size Weight/Recommended Selecting print mediaRecommended print media AcceptableNot Acceptable Printing media to avoidPage 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 Printing with WinType Windows Direct GDI modePostScript mode PCL modePrinting with the Windows Direct GDI mode Features of the printer driver softwarePage Page If the Print Instruction Page is not checked, click this box Manual duplex printingUsing fonts in the Windows Direct GDI mode Duplex printing errorsEliminating screen fonts from your application Printing from a Windows application Printing with the PostScript modeOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute Fonts in PostScript ModeOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under Windows DOS Prompt MethodPIF File Method Printing in PCL mode from a Windows application Printing with the PCL modePrinting DOS applications in PCL mode under Windows Page Fonts in PCL Mode Mouse Method Keyboard MethodSaving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode Page Enabling the WinType Print Manager Star WinType Print ManagerIf the Use WinType Print Viewing and accessing the WinType Print Manager Method OneMethod Two Beeps PrioritySmoothing On Toner Saving ModePower Saving Mode Display Print StatusAbout ContentsHow to Use Help Search for Help OnTime Job NameFormat SizeStatus Bar Progress Bar Changing priority in the queueStar WinType 4000 PCL on AddClick on the Pause button Click on the Add button Page Steps Print Manager window Page Star WinType Printer Status Display Selecting the Printer Status Display Windows Direct GDI modePage Click on Display Print Status with your mouse Double-click on the Star Animate Icon Animate window Cover Open JobPicture of your printer Status Display Message Window Status Display MessagesFuser Abnormality Power Off or Cable ProblemNV-RAM Error PrintingPause ResumeDelete Maintaining your printer Maintenance & troubleshootingCleaning the output port window Cleaning your printerCartridge compartment Clearing paper jamsJammed paper Page Black dots Troubleshooting Solving print quality problemsSymptom Possible Cause Action Faded printRepetitive defects Character voidsBlack Partial deletions BlankVertical deletions Wrinkled or blurredOther mechanical problems Reference information SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Power specificationsPaper size Reliability specificationsController SoftwareOriginal PostScript Font TrueType Substitute FontsCharacter tables for PCL mode PC-8 Symbol Set PC-8 D/N Danish/Norwegian Symbol Set PC-850 Symbol Set ISO Substitution Table Glossary Character set CommandConfiguration DefaultFont FileFile menu Floppy diskPostScript ParityPoint PortraitIndex SymbolsSee also PCL mode RAM Customer response Customer service information
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