Star Micronics 4000 user manual Features of the printer driver software

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Features of the printer driver software

This printer driver software includes the following capabilities.

•Printing from any Windows 3.1 application.

•Printing DOS applications through Windows

•Printing from DOS command line within Windows

•Print manager (print spooler)

•On-line help files

•Printer and printing status information

Printing with the Windows Direct (GDI) mode

GDI mode works best for very fast printing in Windows applications. Use the following steps to select the Windows Direct mode.

Steps:

1.Switch to the Program Manager.

2.Open the Main group by double-clicking on its icon.

3.Double-click on the Control Panel icon in the Main window.

4.Double-click on the Printers icon in the Control Panel window.

5.Double-click on the Star WinType 4000 GDI on WTGDI. This will select the GDI mode as your default printer.

Note: Most popular Windows applications also have shortcuts to the printer setup screen which allows you to make changes without having to go through the Control Panel.

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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 DisplayIntroduction Word about the printerSystem requirements Setting up your printer Installing the printer driver software and TrueType fontsMaintenance & troubleshooting Selecting print mediaHow to use this manual Features of the printerPrinter components Setting up your printer Unpacking and checking the package contentsPlacing the printer Installing the toner cartridge StepsDrum RollerPage Setting up the upper paper tray PaperGuides Setting up the output tray Connecting the printer to the computerOutput tray Output paper extender Connecting the power cord Turning the printer onTurning the printer OFF StepRelocating the printer Page Page Page Type Size Weight/Recommended Selecting print mediaRecommended 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 Windows Direct GDI mode PostScript modePCL 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 Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under Windows DOS Prompt MethodPIF 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 Viewing and accessing the WinType Print Manager Method OneMethod Two Priority BeepsToner Saving Mode Power Saving ModeDisplay Print Status Smoothing OnContents How to Use HelpSearch for Help On AboutJob Name FormatSize 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 Job Picture of your printer Status Display Message WindowStatus Display Messages Cover OpenPower Off or Cable Problem NV-RAM ErrorPrinting Fuser AbnormalityPause ResumeDelete Maintenance & troubleshooting Maintaining your printerCleaning your printer Cleaning the output port windowClearing paper jams Cartridge compartmentJammed paper Page Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems Symptom Possible Cause ActionFaded print Black dotsRepetitive defects Character voidsBlack Blank Partial deletionsWrinkled or blurred Vertical deletionsOther mechanical problems Specifications Reference informationPower specifications Environmental SpecificationsReliability specifications ControllerSoftware 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 Command ConfigurationDefault Character setFile File menuFloppy disk FontParity PointPortrait PostScriptSymbols IndexSee also PCL mode RAM Customer service information Customer response