Star Micronics XB24-15, XB24-10 Congratulations, Organization Of This Manual, Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you for buying this printer. This printer is provided with the follow- ing features:

9 High-quality 24-pin print head

•3 print modes - Draft, Letter Quality and Super Letter Quality

•Many different typefaces built into the printer

. Epson, NEC or IBM Proprinter compatibility including graphics

•Comprehensive paper-handling facilities (cut-sheet or tractor as stan- dard, with optional Automatic Sheet Feeder)

•Paper-park facility for loading cut-sheet paper without having to unload fanfold paper

•Memory Switch facility, enabling comprehensive programming from the front panel

•Optional color facilities

•IC card slot for extra RAM or provision of ROM fonts

ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

This manual is divided into 9 chapters. Use chapters 1 through 3 as a “User Guide”, giving you information on how to set up and start your printer. The remaining chapters may be treated as a reference guide for programming operations, etc. It assumes a degree of knowledge off the operation of computers (for instance, it assumes you know about hexadecimal numbers). The chapters am as follows:

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Read this section first, as it explains how to unpack and install your printer.

Chapter 2 - Front panel controls

There are a number of controls on the front panel which perform various functions related to paper handling, print modes and font selection. This section shows you how to use the front panel controls.

Chapter 3 - Setting up the Memory Switches

Your printer has a Memory Switch function, which allows you to make certain system settings from the front panel. This section explains the operation of these Memory Swithes.