Star Micronics 4000 user manual Contents

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Contents	Introduction	v
	A word about the printer	v
	System requirements	v
	How to use this manual	vii
	Features of the printer	vii
	Printer components	viii
	Chapter 1 Setting up your printer	1
	Unpacking and checking the package contents	1
	Package contents	1
	Placing the printer	1
	Installing the toner cartridge	2
	Setting up the upper paper tray	4
	Setting up the output tray	5
	Connecting the printer to the computer	5
	Connecting the power cord	6
	Turning the printer ON	6
	Turning the printer OFF	6
	Relocating the printer	7
	Chapter 2 Selecting print media	11
	Recommended print media	11
	Printing media to avoid	12
Loading plain paper, OHP (overhead projection) film and label sheets		12
	Loading envelopes	15
Chapter 3	Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts	17
	System requirements	17
	Printer command languages	18
	Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts	20
	Removing the printer driver software	24
	Chapter 4 Printing with WinType 4000	25
	Windows Direct (GDI) mode	25
	PostScript mode	25
	PCL mode	25
	Features of the printer driver software	26

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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 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 Unpacking and checking the package contents Setting up your printerPlacing the printer Installing the toner cartridge StepsDrum RollerPage Paper Setting up the upper paper trayGuides Connecting the printer to the computer Setting up the output trayOutput tray Output paper extender Connecting the power cord Turning the printer onTurning the printer OFF 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 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 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 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 AbnormalityResume PauseDelete 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 dotsCharacter voids Repetitive defectsBlack 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