Star Micronics 800C user manual Contents

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Contents	Introduction	iii
	A word about the printer	iii
	System requirements	iii
	This users manual	iii
	How to use this manual	iv
	Features of the printer	iv
	Printer components	v
	Chapter 1 Setting up your printer	1
	Unpacking and checking the package contents	1
	Package contents	1
	Genuine Star supplies	2
	Placing the printer	3
	Preparing to print	3
	Loading coated paper	4
	Installing the film roll	5
	Connecting the power cord	8
	Performing a test print	8
	Connecting the printer to your computer	9
Chapter 2	Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts	11
	System requirements	11
	Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts	11
	TrueType font samples	14
	Chapter 3 Printing with WinType 800C	15
	The control panel	15
	The Paper lamp	15
	The Film Roll lamp	15
	The Ready lamp	15
	The Ready button	15
	Features of the printer	16
	Recommended print media	16
	Operating the printer	17
	Turning ON the power to the printer	17
	Turning OFF the power to the printer	17
	Loading print media	17
	The paper tray	17
	Manual loading	19
	Printable area	19

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Contents WinType 800C Trademark Acknowledgments Bescheinigung des ImporteursContents Specifications Maintenance & troubleshootingIntroduction Glossary How to use this manualFeatures of the printer Reference informationPaper tray cover Printer componentsPaper tray Paper tray baseTop cover Bobbin sockets Vii Unpacking and checking the package contents Setting up your printerDescription Model Number Yield Per RollDescription Model Number Size Sheets/Pack Preparing to print Placing the printerSteps Loading paperGrooves for the bobbin Page Page Steps Power OFF Page Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts Installing the printer driver and TrueType fontsPage Custom Install TrueType font samples Without Install FontControl panel Printing with WinType 800CRecommended print media Media Type Dimensions Recommended TypeLoading print media Operating the printerReplace the paper tray cover Printable area Printable Area Getting ready to print Page DIP switch settings Changing halftones Changing halftones and image qualityError High speed printing Click on Use Max. Memory Click on Fast Print to PortFilm Roll Paper Size Monochrome Color Other buttons in the Options dialog box Intensity Steps Click on the Drop-down list box to reveal media sizes Do not touch this sensor Replacing the film rollPage Changing the film roll setting Page Printing with iron-on transfer Steps for transferring the image on the cloth Steps for the finishing process Page Maintaining your printer Maintenance & troubleshootingDampen a soft cloth with ethanol Page Wipe the paper feeders with the soft cloth Make sure that Ready lamp is lit Per eject. Proceed to on Clearing paper jamsPage Transporting your printer Inside of the printer Remove the paper tray cover and the paper tray base Region of problem Description TroubleshootingPrinted image has vertical lines Check Possible remedyOverall print is light Check Possible remedy Patterns appear where print density is high Overall print is dark Check Possible remedyColor variations are too large Only part of the image is printed Check Possible remedy Paper jams occur frequently Check Possible remedyTwo sheets of paper are fed at the same time Print Type Items that can be changed with the DIP switches Other DIP switch settingsPinout of interface connector Reference information SpecificationsInterface Power supplyPrinter supply accessories MemoryPrinter supply options Glossary Default CommandConfiguration Error DiffusionHex dump Gamma CorrectionHalftone HandshakingTrueType font PortraitPostScript Title barIndex SymbolsLPT1 RAM Customer response Customer service information