Star Micronics 4000 user manual Introduction, Word about the printer, System requirements

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Star WinType 4000 Laser Printer. This Users Manual has been organized into eight chapters, a glossary and an index to help you learn the proper operation and care of your printer. The first six chapters explain the basic care and handling of this printer and the operation of the printer driver software. The remaining chapters are intended as a reference guide for troubleshooting any printing problems you may encounter.

A word about the printer

The Star WinType 4000 is a new laser printer that has been developed specifically for users of Windows™ version 3.1. This printer is provided with the WinType software and does not require special add-in cards or cartridges. The WinType 4000 differs from other printers in that it is directly driven by the computer's CPU; hence it has faster response and better status information. In addition, by expanding the memory of your computer, or by upgrading to a more powerful PC, the performance of your printer will also improve.

This printer supports three printing modes: Windows Direct (GDI), PostScript and PCL. The Windows Direct (GDI) mode offers the full performance of the total printing system while PCL mode offers compatibility with HP LaserJet IIP software drivers. PostScript mode lets you print graphics intensive files with ease.

Your computer and the WinType 4000 communicate bi-directionally to exchange infor- mation on the operating status of the printer. Your computer will display status informa- tion such as paper out, or paper jams via Print Status Window. The WinType 4000 printer driver eliminates the need for a complex printer control panel.

System requirements

To operate this printer you need an IBM compatible PC with at least a 386SX 16-MHz CPU. The PC must be running DOS 3.3 or later and Windows 3.1 in Enhanced Mode. A Microsoft-compatible mouse is highly recommended. The 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 Windows version 3.1.

This printer driver software requires approximately 1.4 megabytes of disk space on your system's hard drive. Up to approximately 8.5 megabytes of disk space is required for permanent virtual memory under Windows. If you have more than 4 megabytes of RAM, you won't need the entire 8.5 MB of virtual memory, which is described later in Chapter 3.

This printer requires a total of 12.5 megabytes of disk space, 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 standard PC parallel printer port is required to connect the printer using a standard Centronics parallel cable.

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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 modeWord about the printer IntroductionSystem 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 Unpacking and checking the package contents Setting up your printerPlacing the printer Roller Installing the toner cartridgeSteps DrumPage Paper Setting up the upper paper trayGuides Connecting the printer to the computer Setting up the output trayOutput tray Output paper extender Step Connecting the power cordTurning the printer on Turning the printer OFFRelocating the printer Page Page Page Selecting print media Type Size Weight/RecommendedRecommended 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 DOS Prompt Method Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under WindowsPIF 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 Method One Viewing and accessing the WinType Print ManagerMethod 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 PrintingResume PauseDelete 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 printCharacter voids Repetitive defectsBlack 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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