Selecting the print color

Normally, the color printer prints with black even if the color ribbon is installed.

Without the aid of software, you can change the printing color as follows:

1.Press the ( ON LINE ) button to set the printer off-line.

2.Press the (FONT)button and hold it down.

3. While holding them

button, press the ( SLAd&’1 )

button.

Each time you press the

button, one of the

indicators of

FONT or PITCH will blink to show the current color as shown below.

4.Release both buttons after you set the desired printing color.

If you want to save the selected color for later use, store it using the Macro Definition.

NOTE:This function is valid only when the color ribbon is installed into the color printer.

Store Macro Definition

You can store the current settings to the printer for later use with the following procedure:

1.Press the( ON LINE ) button to set the printer off-line.

2.Press the (FONT) button and hold it down.

3.While holding the (FONT)button down, press the (HiDI) button and hold them down until you hear two beep tones.

4.Release both buttons at the same time after the two beep tones to store the current setting.

If you release these buttons after three beep tones, the macro is cleared.

NOTE: You can store the following settings with this procedure.

•Current Font and Pitch

•Current auto-loading amount for cut sheet

•Current auto-loading amount for continuous paper

•Current auto-loading amount in ASF mode

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NX-2420 specifications

The Star Micronics NX-2420 is a leading-edge thermal printer designed to meet the diverse demands of modern businesses. Renowned for its compact design and robust build, the NX-2420 excels in performance and versatility, making it an ideal choice for retail, hospitality, and various other industries.

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