Printer Setup | Star Micronics LC-240C, NX-2460C guide

8Printer Setup

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 with your dealer.

For an IBM-compatible personal computer:

✓Use a standard 36-pin Centronics parallel cable.

✓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 is unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is switched off before connecting them.

❏Plug one end of the parallel cable into the parallel port of your computer. The parallel port should be labelled “Printer,” “Parallel,” “PRN,” “LPT1,” or something similar.

❏Plug the other end of the parallel cable into the socket on the side of the printer and secure it in place with the clips.

Note:

Consult with your dealer for details on how to set up your computer when using the optional SPC-8K Serial-To-Parallel Interface Converter.

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Star Micronics LC-240C, NX-2460C user manual Printer Setup

Contents

LC-240C LC-240 NX-2460C NX-2460 VDE Statement Trademark acknowledgments About this manual Chapter Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting … Using the Printer with MS-DOS …Other Printing Features … Control Panel Operations … Printer Setup Choosing a place for the printer Printer Setup Unpacking the printer General guide General guide Opening the front cover Removing the print head protector color printer only About ribbon cartridges Installing the ribbon cartridgeAbout ribbon cartridges Knob Installing the paper support Installing the paper supportConnecting to your computer Printer Setup Loading paper Connecting to a power outletConnecting to a power outlet Paper guide Loading paper Detaching the automatic sheet feeder Detaching the automatic sheet feeder Re-installing the automatic sheet feeder User Setup Utility Installing the User Setup Utility Execute the command that installs the User Setup Utility Starting up the User Setup Utility Starting up the User Setup Utility To select a window Changing User Setup Utility parameter settingsUser Setup Utility To select a parameter box To change a parameter setting Using the General windowUsing the General window Ink color EmulationGraphic direction Sleep Default colorRAM Usage Demo print LQ Font Using the Font windowPrint mode Pitch Zero style Using the Font windowFont Lock Country Line Spacing Using the Paper windowLength Auto LF with CR Top Margin Using the Paper windowTimeout Printing Paper Out Adjusting the printer’s vertical alignment Double-density Changing the printer port Changing the printer port Enter Saving setup data as a new conﬁguration ﬁleSaving changed setup data in the current conﬁguration ﬁle Importing setup data from a configuration file Importing setup data from a conﬁguration ﬁleReturning to default settings Exiting the User Setup Utility Using the Help window Using the Printer with Windows Setting up for printing with Microsoft Windows Using the Printer with Windows Getting ready to print Getting ready to print Printing a document Printing a document Installing TrueType fonts Selecting fonts in Windows applications Control Panel Operations To enter the Sleep ModeTo restore full power from the Sleep Mode To feed single-sheet paper into the printer To switch between the Ready and Not-Ready ModesErrors To eject single-sheet paper from the printer Single-Sheet Paper Manual Sheet Feeding Paper HandlingSelecting paper types Single-Sheet Paper Automatic Sheet Feeding Adjusting for paper thickness Paper Handling Clearing paper jams Automatic sheet feedingManual sheet feeding Automatic sheet feeding Paper release levers Using the Printer with MS-DOS Setting up for printing with MS-DOS Using the Printer with MS-DOS Selecting fonts in MS-DOS applications Line feed Other Printing FeaturesHow to pause printing Form feed Appendix a Troubleshooting Testing the printer Long test Testing the printerShort test Hexadecimal dump Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Interface cable is Choose a different line Return the printer to your Right during printing Right during printing Interference from nearby To check the default printer selection Checking system software settings in WindowsChecking system software settings in Windows To check the application printer selection Checking system software settings in MS-DOS Checking the port settings in the User Setup Utility Appendix B Speciﬁcations Printing Speed Pitch Specifications Paper Single-sheet manual feeding Optional Serial Interface Appendix C Interface Pin OutsParallel Interface Appendix D Character Sets Standard Character Set #2 International Character Set Checking the port settings in the User Setup Utility Code Page #852 Code Page #863 Canadian French Character SetsCode Page #860 Portuguese Code Page #861 Icelandic Code Page #866 Code Page #3843 Code Page #3845 Code Page #3844Code Page #3846 Code Page #3847 Brazil-ABNT Character Set #1 Code Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMPIBM Special Character Set Font and Character Set Control Commands Appendix E Printer Control Codes Print Pitch Control Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab Commands Printer Control Codes Special Print Mode CommandsBit Image Graphic Commands Download Character Commands Line Spacing CommandsForm Feed and Related Commands Horizontal Print Position Control Commands Other Commands NEC Commands Appendix F Glossary Color 2, 4, 22, 43, 52, 54 connecting MS-DOS Page Customer service information