Star Micronics 4000 user manual Iii

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Printing with the Windows Direct (GDI) mode	26
Manual duplex printing	29
Duplex printing errors	30
Using fonts in the Windows Direct (GDI) mode	30
Eliminating screen fonts from your application	31
Printing with the PostScript mode	32
Printing from a Windows application	32
Fonts in PostScript Mode	33
Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under Windows	35
• DOS Prompt Method	35
• .PIF File Method	35
Printing with the PCL mode	36
Printing in PCL mode from a Windows application	36
Printing DOS applications in PCL mode under Windows	37
Fonts in PCL Mode	39
Recovering from an error message in PCL or PostScript modes when
running a DOS application from within Windows	40
Saving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode	41
Chapter 5 The Star WinType Print Manager	43
Enabling the WinType Print Manager	43
Viewing and accessing the WinType Print Manager	45
Options:	46
Size	48
Queue information	49
Display of information	49
Changing priority in the queue	50
Status Bar	50
Progress Bar	50
Pause	50
Resume	50
Add	51
Delete	51
Printing to a file in the Windows Direct (GDI) and PCL modes	51

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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 modeSystem requirements IntroductionWord about the printer Installing the printer driver software and TrueType fonts Setting up your printerMaintenance & troubleshooting Selecting print mediaFeatures of the printer How to use this manualPrinter components Placing the printer Setting up your printerUnpacking and checking the package contents Steps Installing the toner cartridgeDrum RollerPage Guides Setting up the upper paper trayPaper Output tray Output paper extender Setting up the output trayConnecting the printer to the computer Turning the printer on Connecting the power cordTurning the printer OFF StepRelocating the printer Page Page Page Recommended print media Type Size Weight/RecommendedSelecting 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 PostScript mode Windows Direct GDI modePCL mode Printing with WinTypePrinting 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 PIF File Method Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under WindowsDOS Prompt 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 Method Two Viewing and accessing the WinType Print ManagerMethod One Beeps PriorityPower Saving Mode Toner Saving ModeDisplay Print Status Smoothing OnHow to Use Help ContentsSearch for Help On AboutFormat Job NameSize TimeStatus 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 Picture of your printer Status Display Message Window JobStatus Display Messages Cover OpenNV-RAM Error Power Off or Cable ProblemPrinting Fuser AbnormalityDelete PauseResume Maintaining your printer Maintenance & troubleshootingCleaning the output port window Cleaning your printerCartridge compartment Clearing paper jamsJammed paper Page Symptom Possible Cause Action Troubleshooting Solving print quality problemsFaded print Black dotsBlack Repetitive defectsCharacter voids Partial deletions BlankVertical deletions Wrinkled or blurredOther mechanical problems Reference information SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Power specificationsController Reliability specificationsSoftware Paper sizeOriginal 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 Configuration CommandDefault Character setFile menu FileFloppy disk FontPoint ParityPortrait PostScriptIndex SymbolsSee also PCL mode RAM Customer response Customer service information