Star Micronics 4000 user manual Keyboard Method, Mouse Method

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Recovering from an error message in PCL or PostScript modes when running a DOS application from within Windows

If you are running a DOS application when a printer error or status message occurs, (eg., Warming up, Paper Out, Paper Jam, etc.) the Star WinType Printer Status Display will automatically appear on your screen. Since this advanced messaging feature is a Win- dows utility, your DOS application will be temporarily suspended and your computer screen will display your Windows 3.1 desktop.

Once you correct the printer problem by following the screen messages, the WinType 4000 will complete the print job but you will remain in the Windows desktop display. You can easily return to your DOS application by following one of the methods ex- plained below.

Keyboard Method

Steps:

1.While holding down the ALT key on your computer keyboard, press the TAB key until you see the illustration at the right.

2.Release both the ALT and TAB keys to return to your DOS application.

Mouse Method

Steps:

1.At the bottom of your screen, there will be an MS-DOS prompt icon which looks like the illustration at the right.

2.Double-click on the MS-DOS prompt icon to return to your DOS application.

Note:	The minimized MS-DOS Prompt icon may not be visible on your
	screen if your are displaying any open windows as full screens. To
	make this icon visible, you must reduce the size of all open full screen
	windows (eg. Program Manager). Please refer to your Microsoft
	Windows 3.1 Users Guide for an explanation on changing the size of
	a window.

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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 DisplaySystem requirements IntroductionWord about the printer 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 Placing the printer Setting up your printerUnpacking and checking the package contents Drum Installing the toner cartridgeSteps 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 OFF Connecting the power cordTurning the printer on StepRelocating the printer Page Page Page Recommended print media Type Size Weight/RecommendedSelecting 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 PIF File Method Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under WindowsDOS Prompt 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 Two Viewing and accessing the WinType Print ManagerMethod One 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 AbnormalityDelete PauseResume 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 dotsBlack Repetitive defectsCharacter voids 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