Star Micronics XR-1520, XR-1020 manual Chapter, Introduction, Features Of The Printer

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Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

This printer has a full complement of features, making it an excellent partner for a personal computer. It supports the Epson/IBM printer commands and character sets, enabling it to print just about anything your computer can generate, both text and graphics.

FEATURES OF THE PRINTER

Some of main features are the following:

•Versatile paper handling

Single sheets, fanfold forms, and multi-part forms (up to 5-ply) are all accepted, and you can use eitherpusb/pull tractororfriction feed. (You can load fanfold forms from the rear with internal push tractor, or fanfold forms and multi-part forms from the bottom with optional pull tractor.) A special feature enables you to keep fanfold forms parked in readiness while printing on other paper.

•Six bright colors

Red, blue, violet, yellow, orange and green add a color dimension to your printed output by the optional color ribbon.

•Large variety of fonts

The printer has the following resident fonts:

•	Draft	•	High-Speed Draft	•	Tms Romn
•	Sanserif	•	Courier	•	Prestige
•	script	•	Orator	•	Helvet

•Extensive software support

Since it is compatible with the Epson and IBM printers, it works with any software that supports those printers. That includes most word-processing and graphics programs, spread-sheets, and integrated software packages.

•Easy operation

Indicator displays and beep tones provide immediate, easy to understand feedback when you press the buttons on the control panel. The six buttons can operate in combinations to perform a surprising variety of functions, including micro-alignment.

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