Star Manufacturing LC-4522 user manual Using the tear-off function, Connecting to your computer

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18 Printer Setup

Using the tear-off function

The following procedure makes it easy to tear off fanfold paper. o Check to make sure that the printer is on -line.

o Press the FORM FEED button to perform the long tear-off operation, or press the LINE FEED button to perform the short tear-off operation. The long tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the tear assist edge of the printer cover is aligned with the paper’s next perforation.

The short tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the tear assist edge of the printer cover is located just below the last line printed on the paper.

o Pull the paper against the tear assist edge to tear it off.

Connecting to your computer

The computer sends data to the printer through a cable. This printer does not come with a cable, so you must purchase one separately. You will probably want to use a standard parallel cable for connection, but note that you can also use an optional serial-to-parallel interface converter (SPC-8K) .

Important!

The following instructions apply to the Centronics parallel cable that is used with an IBM-compatible personal computer. Note that they do not apply to all types of computers and cables. If you are unsure about what type of cable you should use to connect with your computer, consult your dealer.

For an IBM-compatible personal computer:

3 Use a standard 36-pin Centronics parallel cable.

3 The parallel cable should be no longer than six feet (two meters). Longer cables can result in poor transfer of information.

Important!

Make sure that the printer and the computer are turned off before connecting them.

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Contents LC-4522 Contents Using the EDS Mode Choosing a place for the printer Printer SetupUnpacking the printer Printer SetupGeneral guide General guideRemoving the protective materials Opening the front coverRemoving the protective m aterials Installing the ribbon cassette Installing the platen knobInstalling the ribbon cassette Removing the ribbon cassette Installing the paper guide Installing the paper guideStanding up the paper guide Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and offLoading fanfold paper Loading fanfold paper Printer Setup Loading fanfold paper Printing on fanfold paper Parking fanfold paper Unparking fanfold paperParking fanfold paper Connecting to your computer Using the tear-off functionPage Control Panel Operations Switching between on-line and off-lineEntering the Print Quality Lock Mode Selecting a Print QualitySelecting a font Entering the Multi-part Mode Paper eject cut-sheet paper Line feedForm feed fanfold paper Micro feedSetting the top of form position Selecting the Quiet Print ModeTear-off function fanfold paper Changing the auto load position Changing the auto load positionClearing the printer’s buffer Saving a macroInitializing the printer Initializing the printerAbout EDS Mode settings Entering the EDS ModeUsing the EDS Mode Selecting a switch Changing a switch settingSelecting a bank Selecting a bankExiting the EDS Mode Printing the current switch settingsEDS Mode Settings EDS Mode SettingsSwitch 7 Not Used Switch 6 Quiet modeSwitches 1,2 Print mode Switches 3, 4, 5 Print PitchSwitch 3 Auto Tear off Long Switches 1,2 Multi-Part ModeSwitch 4 Skip over perforation Tractor mode only Switch 5 FF command selection Friction mode onlySwitch 2 Character Set Switch 1 Character TableSwitch 3 Zero Style Switches 4,5 Reserved Switch 6 Print WidthSwitch 5 Top Margin Switches 1,2,3,4 Page Length Friction ModeSwitches 6,7 Not Used Switches 1,2,3,4 Page Length Tractor ModeSwitch 2 CR Centering at seem line Tractor mode only Switch 1 CR Centering at topSwitch 3 CR Centering Position Switch 4 Paper Out DetectorSwitch 6 Print direction command Switch 5 BuzzerSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4 International Character Set Switch 5 Strobe timingSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Code Switch 6 Saving Control Panel Status Setting up for printing with MS-DOS Setting up for printing with MS-DOSPaper Handling Selecting paper typesCut-Sheet Paper Manual Feed Cut-Sheet Paper with Optional Automatic Sheet FeederLabels Fanfold PaperAdjusting for paper thickness Adjusting for paper thicknessManual sheet feeding Automatic fanfold feedingClearing paper jams Clearing paper jams