Appendix F Glossary | Star Micronics LC-240C, NX-2460C specs

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Appendix F: Glossary

A.E.C

Automatic Emulation Change feature that allows the printer to automatically select the proper emulation mode (standard or IBM).

automatic sheet feeder

Device built into the printer that automatically feeds individual sheets for printing.

Centronics cable

Parallel cable normally used to connect the printer to the computer.

conﬁguration ﬁle

Computer file created by the User Setup Utility to store printer configuration settings.

default setting

Setting that is automatically selected by the printer or computer whenever you do not make any setting.

emulation

Ability of the printer to act like (emulate) certain types of printer.

font lock

Feature that blocks the software application from changing the font selection.

LQ font

Letter-quality font.

Not-Ready Mode

Printer mode in which the printer is off line and cannot be used for printing.

power outlet

Local AC power source that you plug into to supply power to your printer. Be sure that your printer is rated for the electrical power in your area. Your printer’s rating can be found on the plate on the bottom of the printer.

print head shield

Shield that protects the print head. With monochrome printer models, the print head shield is on the ribbon cartridges. Color models have built-in print head shields (so no print head shield is installed on ribbon cartridges that are used with color models).

push tractor unit

Option that makes it possible to feed continuous fanfold paper into the printer.

Ready Mode

Printer mode in which the printer is on line and ready to print.

Serial-To-Parallel Interface Converter

Option that makes it possible to connect the printer to a computer via a serial interface instead of the standard Centronics parallel interface.

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Star Micronics LC-240C, NX-2460C user manual Appendix F Glossary

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 Installing the ribbon cartridge About ribbon cartridgesAbout ribbon cartridges Knob Installing the paper support Connecting to your computerInstalling the paper support Printer Setup Connecting to a power outlet Connecting to a power outletLoading paper 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 Using the General window Using the General windowTo change a parameter setting Emulation Graphic directionInk color 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 Saving setup data as a new conﬁguration ﬁle Saving changed setup data in the current conﬁguration ﬁleEnter Importing setup data from a conﬁguration ﬁle Returning to default settingsImporting setup data from a configuration file 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 To enter the Sleep Mode To restore full power from the Sleep ModeControl Panel Operations 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 Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideProblem Possible Cause Recommended Action 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 Appendix C Interface Pin Outs Parallel InterfaceOptional Serial 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 Code Page #3848 Brazil-ABICOMP IBM Special Character SetCharacter Set #1 Font and Character Set Control Commands Appendix E Printer Control Codes Print Pitch Control Commands Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab Commands Special Print Mode Commands Bit Image Graphic CommandsPrinter Control Codes Line Spacing Commands Form Feed and Related CommandsDownload Character 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