Star Micronics LC24-200 specs

Switch A-1: Do you want to use the printer in Standard mode or IBM mode?

Selectthe modecompatiblewithyourcomputerand soflware.In Standard modethe printeroperateslike the EpsonLQ-860.In IBMmodeit operates liketheIBMProprintcrX24E.TheONpositionselectsStandardmode.The OFFpositionselectsIBM mode.

Switch A-2: Does your softwaredownloadcharactersto the printer?

In orderto downloadcharactersthisswitchmustbe in theOFFposition.The printer then uses its RAM memory for storing character patterns and providesonlya one-lineprintbuffer.If youleavethisswitchON,theprinter usesitsRAMmemoryas aninputbuffer,allowingthecomputerto senddata faster than the printerprints.

NOTE:Whcn you want to downloadcharacterswith IBM mode by the monochromeversion printer, you must install the optionalRAM cartridge(RC-32Z).Otherwise,you cannotdownloadeven if this switch is set OFF.

Switch A-3: Do you want an automaticline feed?

If you leave this switch in the ON position,a separate line-feed code is requiredfrom your computerto obtain a line feed.

If you move this switch to the OFF position,the printer performs both a carriagereturn and line feed each time it receivesa carriage-returncode.

Mostcomputersystemssend a line feedcode,or both a carriagereturnand line feed, at the cnd of each line, so this switchshouldbe left ON.

If you get doubleline spacingwhen you expectsinglespacing,or if lines overprinteach other,try changingthe settingof this switch.

Switch A-4: Are you goingto usc the automaticsheetfeeder (ASF)?

In orderto uscthe automaticsheetfeederSF-1ODQ,movethisswitchto the OFFposition.Otherwiseleave it ON.

Switch A-5: Arc you goingto print dot graphicsuni-directionally?

Whenprintingin dotgraphicsmode,theprintermayeithcrprintbidirection- ally(inalternatedirections)forspccdorin onedirectiononly(unidirectional forincreasedaccuracy).Forpracticallyallpurposes,however,bidirectional printingis sufficientlyaccurate.Inorder10printuni-directionally,movethis switchto the OFF position.

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Star Micronics LC24-200 user manual

Contents

LC24-200 LC24-200ccmuR LC24-200 O M C9 t O t HOW to USE this Manual Page Features of the Printer Table of Contents Page Command Summary Index Chapter Locating the Printer Checking the carton contents Identifying printer parts Printer’s external psrts Installing the ribbon cartridge and the roller unit Seiting UPMounting the platen knob Installing the ribbon cartridge Pass the ribbon between the print head and print head shield Figure i-7.Install the roller unit onto the printer Installing the optional cartridge Connecting the printer to your computer Connecting the interface cable Loading Single Sheets Automatic loading 17. Loading a single sheet Manual loading Loading and Parking Fanfold Forms Loading the paper from the rear of the printer Rlgws 7-74.rvmun~tne ranrola paper over me Iraclor urms Cover Loading the paper from the bottom of the printer 16.Pull up the tractor unit for bottom feeding Paper parking Paper unparking Loading MULTI-PART Forms Adjusting the Printing GAP 18. Location of the adjustment lever Paper Type Memo Buttons and Indicators Control Panel Operations Online button Paper Feed button SET/EJECT/PARK button Pitch button Font button POWER-UP Functions Short self-test Long test mode Print area test mode Stay in Panel PitchStay in Panel Font Stay in Panel Pitch and Font Hexadecimal dump Lprint CHR$I Next Return 0123456789=? Switch Combination Functions Form feedTop of form Forward micro-feed Reverse micro-feedChanging the auto loading value Clearing the buffer/All reset Selecting the print color Store Macro DefinitionPage Default Settings HOW to SET the EDS Mode Functions of the EDS Seitings OFFStandard IBM IBM#2Page 10CPIDRAFT 10CPIHSDRAFT 17CPIDRAFT OFF 10CPILQ On on OFF On OFF OFF On on on OFF on OFFOFF OFF on OFF on on on Bidirectional TEST/ADJUSTMENT Repeatthe processfor all printmodes 88$ NT ADJUSTMENTsETTING Printer Control Commands Ascii Font Control Commands Select draft quality charactersSelect draft pica characters Select draft elite characters Select LQ characters Select LQ pica charactersSelect LQ elite characters Select LQ condensed characters Select LQ proportional characters Select LQ fontSelect font Cancel emphasized printing Select italic charactersEmphasized printing Double-strike printing Cancel double-strike printing Start underliningStop underlining Overlining Select score Select ornament characterSuperscript Cancel superscript or subscript Character SET CommandsSubscript Select standard character set Select character set #1 Select character set #2Select international character set S.A Enable printing of all character codes Enable printing of all character codes on next characterSelect IBM code Select slash zero Select normal zeroPica pitch Elite pitch Cancel condensed printing Cancel expanded printingSemi-condensed pitch Condensed printing Cancel one-line expanded printing Expanded printing for one lineSelect character width Select proportional spacing Select master print mode Select fixed spacingIncrease character spacing Select double or quadruple size Select character size Return to normal height Select character height, width, and line spacing Vertical Position Commands Set line spacing to 1/8 inchSet line spacing to 7/60 or 7/72 inch Set line spacing to 1/6 inch Set base unit for line spacing Set line spacing to nl180 inch or n/216 inchSet line spacing to n/60 inch or n/72 inch Select forward feed mode Select reverse feed modeExecute ESC a Line feed Perform one n/180-inch orn/216-inch line feed Perform one n/180-inch reverse line feedFeed paper n lines Set top of page at current position Cancel bottom margin Set page length to ~ inchesSet bottom margin Disable paper-out detector Enable paper-out detectorReturn to top of current Set vertical tab stops Set vertical tab stops every n lines Set vertical tab stops in channelSelect vertical tab channel Vertical tab Horizontal Position Commands Set left marginSet right margin Cancel automatic line feed Set left and right marginsCarriage return Set automatic line feed Left justify Center textRight justify Full justify Reset,all tab stops Set horizontal tab stopsSet horizontal tab stops every n columns Horizontal tab Relative horizontal tab Relative horizontal tab in inchesAbsolute ,horizontal tab in inches Absolute horizontal tab in columns Graphics Commands Print normal-density 8-bit graphicsPrint double-density 8-bit graphics Print double-density, double-speed 8-bit graphics Select graphics mode Print hex-density 24-bit graphics Convert graphics density Download Character Commands Define download characters Draft LQpica LQproportional Copy character set from ROM into RAM Select download character setShift download character area OCR-A Select draft pica download character set Select draft elite download character setSelect draft condensed download characters Select LQ pica download characters Select LQ elite download characters Select LGcondensed download charactersSelect LQ proportional download characters Select ROM character set Color Selection Commands Other Printer Control CommandsSelect print color Set MSB to Cancel last line Accept MSB as isDelete last character sent Set printer off-line Stop printing BellBidirectional printing Unidirectional printing Reset printer Manual feedAuto feed Eject paper from ASF Defining Your OWN Characters with Standard Mode Download Characters Assigning the character data Telephone symbol with normal LQ pica Assigning a value of character space Sample program Lprint Diffusionrangesof Lprint CARS& Telephones USA 1410FOR 1=2TO 8LPRINTSCALE$ Nexti 1420LPRINT+-+ Defining Your OWN Characters with IBM Mode Assigning the download character set Telephone symbol with LQ pica Assigning the character dot pattern 4Fill.up the adjacent dot, then write the compressiondata Assigning the Index Table data 1180‘ Printoutprogram 1600 END Page Installing Application Software with Your Printer MS-DOS and Your Printer Embedding Printer Commands CPI C4 Yellow Programming the Printer with DOS Commands APRINT/T Acopy README.DOC PRN ATYF’E README.DOC PRN ESC APRINTREADME.DOC Programming with Basic 1110 1550LPRINT To CW*2 Data 107 How the program works E .u Memo Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Powersupply ~g? Paper feeding Page 116 Maintenance Replacing the Print Head Iecfocove Specifications Frictionand rear push tractoror Cutsheet 11.7 Fanfold continuous +5V Character Sets Standard Character SET #1 DLESYN IY2 Can Iii Standard Character SET #2 International Character Sets SpainJapan IBM Character SET #2 129 130 Page 8 I 9 I a I B 133 CodePage #865 Nordic IBM Character SET #1 ~ E F F F IBM Special Character SET Proportional Spacing Table 1 1 1 6 6 6 * 3 2 7 7 7 7 3 2 INT Character Code # # # # It?x5 8 8 8 Std. w3 # $ 3 2 Qlm %2-R2 Inti Page 147 148 O i o3 7o h S Eoh Ori 150 ~-sj Memo Command Summary Page Page IBM Mode Page ESC Page