Adjusting the dot alignment 43

While holding down EJECT and ON LINE, turn the printer back on to enter the Dot Adjustment Mode.

The printer will print something like the following.

***DOT ADJUSTMENT SETTING ***

Normal-density 0:

If the two lines do not align properly, use MULTI-PARTto move the lower line to the left or EJECT to move it to the right.

The above step performs alignment for Normal-density mode only. You must make separate adjustments for the CRT graphics mode I. DRAFT Text, DRAFT Graphics, Double-density, CRT graphics mode II, Triple-density, Quadruple-density, LQ Text and LQ Graphics modes as well.

Press LF to change to another printing mode.

Repeat the above steps for each printing mode, if necessary.

After making changes to adjustments in all the printing modes you want, press ON LINE to exit the Dot Adjustment Mode and register your adjustments.

Important!

Perform the dot adjustment separately for the Normal Mode and the Multi-Part Mode.

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Star Micronics LC-8021 manual Adjusting the dot alignment