Star Micronics LC24-10 user manual Lprint

Models: LC24-10

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1000

1 Set control codes

'Escape code

1010

E$=CHR$(27)

1020

D$=E$+"xO"

'Draft quality

1030

L$=E$+"xl"

'Letter quality

1040

C$=E$+"kO"+L$

'Courier characters

1050

P$=E$+"kO"+L$

'Prestige characters

1060

O$=E$+"k3"+L$

'Orator characters

1070

S$=E$+"k4"+L$

'Script characters

1080

H$=CHR$(O)

'Horizontal tab

1090

PI$=E$+"P"

'Pica pitch

1100

1 Start urintinq

 

1110

WIDTH

"LPT1:",255

 

1120

LPRINT E$;"DU;CHR$(3);CHR$(24);CHR$(0);

1130

LPRINT C$;"Type styles are:"

1140

LPRINT H$;D$;"Draft characters,";

1150

LPRINT

H$;C$;"Courier characters,"

1160

LPRINT

H$;P$;"Prestige characters,";

1170

LPRINT

H$;O$;"Orator characters,"

1180

LPRINT

H$;S$ ;"Script characters,"

1190

LPRINT

E$;"4";

'Select italics

1200 LPRINT

H$;D$;"and ";C$;"italics ";P$;"for ";

1210 LPRINT

O$;"all ";S$;"styles."

1220 LPRINT

E$;"5"

'Cancel italics

1230 LPRINT

C$;"Print pitches are:"

1240 LPRINT

H$;PI$;"Pica pitch (10 CPI),";

1250 LPRINT

H$;E$;"M";"Elite pitch (12 CPI),"

1260

LPRINT

H$;E$;"g "*"Semi,-condensed pitch (15 CPI),";

1270

LPRINT H$;PI$;

'Select condensed print

1280

LPRINT CHR$(lS);

1290

LPRINT

"Condensed pica pitch (17 CPI),"

1300

LPRINT H$;E$;"M "*"Condensed, elite pitch (20 CPI),";

1310

LPRINT

CHR$(18)

'Cancel condensed print

1320

LPRINT HQ;E$;"pl";

'Select proportional spacing

1330

LPRINT PI$;"Normal proportional, ";

1340

LPRINT H$;CHR$(lS) ;"and condensed proportional.";

1350

LPRINT CHR$(18);

'Cancel proportional spacing

1360

LPRINT

E$;"pO"

1370

LPRINT

 

 

1380

LPRINT

H$;E$;"wl";"Double-height,";E$;"wO"

1390

LPRINT

H$;E$;"Wl";"Double width,";E$;"WO"

1400 LPRINT

H$;CHR$(28);"E~';CHR$(2);"Triplewidth,";

1410 LPRINT

CHR$(28);"E";CHR$(O)

1420 LPRINT

H$;E$;"h";CHR$(l);"Double-sized,"

1430 LPRINT

H$;E$;~~h";CHR$(2);"Quad-sized.";

1440 LPRINT

E$;"h";CHR$(O)

1450 LPRINT

:LPRINT :LPRINT

1460 LPRINT E$;"Q";CHR$(47) 'Set right margin

1470 LPRINT C$;"Various line and character spacings:"

1480 LPRINT

E$;"al"

'Center text

1490 FOR I=1 TO 7

1500 LPRINT E$;"A";CHR$(I); 'Set line spacing

1510 LPRINT E$;" ";CHR$(I); 'Increase character space

1520 LPRINT "THE SPACINGS ARE CHANGED"

1530 NEXT I

1540 FOR I=7 TO 1 STEP -1

1550 LPRINT E$;"A";CHR$(I); 'Set line spacing

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Star Micronics LC24-10 user manual Lprint

LC24-10 specifications

The Star Micronics LC24-10 is a robust and high-performance dot matrix printer that caters primarily to the needs of businesses requiring reliable and efficient printing solutions. Known for its durability and versatility, the LC24-10 is ideal for environments such as retail, manufacturing, and warehousing, where multi-part forms and continuous printing are crucial.

One of the standout features of the LC24-10 is its ability to handle various paper types and formats. It can print on single-sheet paper, multi-part forms, and labels, making it a versatile choice for myriad applications. The printer supports both standard and custom paper sizes, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of end-users.

In terms of technology, the LC24-10 utilizes a 24-pin print head which offers high-speed and high-quality printing. This print head technology enables the printer to produce sharp and clear characters, even when printing on thick or multi-part media. The printer can reach print speeds of up to 550 characters per second, significantly improving productivity in fast-paced environments.

The LC24-10 is designed with user-friendliness in mind. It features a simple control panel that allows for easy configuration and status monitoring. Additionally, the printer supports a variety of connectivity options, including parallel, serial, and USB interfaces, making it compatible with a wide range of systems and devices. This flexibility allows businesses to integrate the printer seamlessly into their existing operations.

Durability is another key characteristic of the LC24-10. Its rugged design ensures that it can withstand the rigors of busy working environments, with a mean time between failure (MTBF) rated at over 10,000 hours. This reliability translates to less downtime and lower overall maintenance costs for businesses.

Furthermore, the LC24-10 is equipped with advanced features such as a slip-feed mechanism that allows for easy loading of various media types without jamming. It also boasts multiple character sets and emulations, enabling it to cater to different printing needs without compromising on quality.

In summary, the Star Micronics LC24-10 stands out in the world of dot matrix printers due to its robust design, versatility in handling various media, high-speed performance, and user-friendly features. These characteristics make it an excellent choice for businesses that require heavy-duty printing capabilities.