Star Micronics Printer LC 1021 User Manual
USER’S MANUAL  
LC-1021  
DOT MATRIX PRINTER  
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HA10H 80825080  
About this manual  
This manual describes how to set up, use, and care for the Star LC-1021 printer.  
The following is a list of what you can expect to find in each chapter.  
Chapter 1  
Choosing a place for your printer, unpacking and setup,  
ribbon cassette installation, loading paper, connecting to  
your computer  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 3  
How to use the control panel  
How to use the printer’s Electronic DIP Switch (EDS)  
Mode to set up the printer to match the needs of your  
system and software  
Chapter 4  
Chapter 5  
How to set up for printing with MS-DOS  
Selecting the best type of paper, adjusting for paper  
thickness, manual sheet feeding, clearing paper jams  
Chapter 6  
Optional accessories that are available for your printer  
Appendix A How to deal with printing problems  
Appendix B Specifications  
Appendix C Interface information  
Appendix D Character sets  
Appendix E Printer control codes  
Appendix F  
Glossary  
Appendix G Control panel operation guide  
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Contents  
Chapter 1: Printer Setup ... 1  
Choosing a place for the printer ... 1  
Unpacking the printer ... 2  
General guide ... 3  
Opening the front cover ... 4  
Removing the protective materials ... 4  
Installing the platen knob ... 6  
Installing the ribbon cassette ... 6  
Removing the ribbon cassette ... 8  
Installing the paper guide ... 9  
Standing up the paper guide ... 10  
Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off ... 11  
Loading fanfold paper ... 12  
Printing on fanfold paper ... 16  
Parking fanfold paper ... 17  
Unparking fanfold paper ... 17  
Using the tear-off function ... 18  
Connecting to your computer ... 18  
Chapter 2: Control Panel Operations ... 20  
Switching between on-line and off-line ... 20  
Selecting a font ... 21  
Entering the Font Lock Mode ... 21  
Setting the character pitch ... 22  
Entering the Pitch Lock Mode ... 22  
Line feed ... 23  
Paper eject (cut-sheet paper) ... 23  
Form feed (fanfold paper) ... 23  
Parking fanfold paper ... 23  
Micro feed ... 23  
Setting the top of form position ... 24  
Tear-off function (fanfold paper) ... 24  
Selecting the Quiet Print Mode ... 24  
Changing the auto load position ... 25  
Saving a macro ... 26  
Clearing the printer’s buffer ... 26  
Initializing the printer ... 27  
Entering the Multi-part Mode ... 27  
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Chapter 3: Using the EDS Mode ... 28  
About EDS Mode settings ... 28  
Entering the EDS Mode ... 28  
Selecting a bank ... 29  
Selecting a switch ... 29  
Changing a switch setting ... 29  
Printing the current switch settings ... 30  
Checking the settings of switches in a bank ... 30  
Exiting the EDS Mode ... 30  
EDS Mode Settings ... 31  
Chapter 4: Using the Printer with MS-DOS ... 40  
Setting up for printing with MS-DOS ... 40  
Chapter 5: Paper Handling ... 41  
Selecting paper types ... 41  
Adjusting for paper thickness ... 42  
Automatic fanfold feeding ... 43  
Manual sheet feeding ... 43  
Clearing paper jams ... 44  
Chapter 6: Optional Accessories ... 45  
Automatic Sheet Feeder (SF-10HA) ... 45  
Pull Tractor Unit (PT-10HA) ... 46  
Serial Interface Unit (IS-8H192) ... 46  
Serial-to-Parallel Converter (SPC-8K) ... 48  
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ... 49  
Appendix B: Specifications ... 60  
Appendix C: Interface Pin Outs ... 62  
Appendix D: Character Sets ... 63  
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Appendix E: Printer Control Codes ... 73  
Appendix F: Glossary ... 78  
Appendix G: Control Panel Operation Guide ... 79  
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1
Chapter 1: Printer Setup  
This chapter contains important information on setting up your printer. Be sure  
to read this chapter carefully before using the printer for the first time. In this  
chapter you will learn about:  
❏ Choosing a place for the printer  
❏ Unpacking and setting up the printer  
❏ Installing the platen knob  
❏ Installing the ribbon cassette  
❏ Loading paper  
❏ Connecting to your computer  
Choosing a place for the printer  
Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think  
about where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this.  
✓ Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to  
vibration.  
✓ The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and  
unobstructed.  
✓ Make sure that the printer is close enough to your computer for you to  
connect the two with your printer cable.  
✓ Allow six inches (15 centimeters) of free space on either side of the printer.  
If you are going to use fanfold paper, make sure that there is adequate space  
for paper behind the printer.  
✓ Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.  
✓ Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters.  
✓ Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust.  
✓ Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should  
not be on the same electric circuit as copiers, refrigerators, or other  
appliances that cause power spikes.  
✓ Use a power outlet that matches the power rating noted on the label affixed  
to the bottom of your printer.  
✓ Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid.  
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2
Printer Setup  
Unpacking the printer  
Check to make sure that the carton contains each of the items shown in the  
following illustration.  
Ribbon cassette  
Paper guide  
Platen knob  
Printer  
User’s manual  
3.5"Floppy disk  
If anything is missing, contact the store where you bought the printer and ask  
them to supply the missing part. Note that it is a good idea to keep the original  
box and all the packing materials just in case you need to pack the printer up  
again and send it somewhere at a later date.  
A serial-to-parallel interface converter (SPC-8K), a serial interface unit (IS-  
8H192), a pull tractor (PT-10HA), and an Automatic Sheet Feeder (SF-10HA)  
are also available as options. Consult your dealer for details.  
Important!  
There are several versions of this printer designed for different voltages. It is  
not possible to change the voltage of a printer. If the voltage shown on the label  
on the bottom of your printer does not match the voltage for your area, contact  
your dealer immediately.  
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General guide  
3
General guide  
The following illustrations show the major components of your printer.  
Paper guide  
Front cover  
Mute cover  
Interface connector  
Control panel  
Release lever  
Power switch  
Platen knob  
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4
Printer Setup  
Opening the front cover  
❏ Lift up on the front cover and swing it open until it stops.  
Tear assist edge  
❏ To close the front cover, simply lower it back into place.  
Caution!  
The tear assist edge is rather sharp. Take care to avoid injuring your hands.  
Note:  
You can completely remove the front cover from the printer or you can stand it  
up. You should normally leave the front cover closed, because it protects  
against objects getting into the printer, and it cuts down on printer noise.  
Removing the protective materials  
Two small pieces of packing material are inserted into the printer to protect  
components during shipping. Be sure to remove them before using the printer.  
❏ Open the rear cover by pushing it back so that the cover swings back and  
down.  
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Removing the protective materials  
5
❏ Remove the two white pieces of packing from inside the printer as shown in  
the illustration.  
A piece of cardboard is inserted into the printer to protect components during  
shipping. Be sure to remove it before using the printer.  
❏ Open the front cover.  
❏ Remove the cardboard from the inside of the front cover as shown in the  
illustration.  
In addition, remove the cardboard from the back of the paper guide.  
❏ Remove the tape.  
❏ Remove the cardboard from the paper guide as shown in the illustration.  
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6
Printer Setup  
Installing the platen knob  
The platen knob is packed into a recess in the packaging material.  
❏ Install the knob on the shaft located inside the large hole on the left side of  
the printer. Make sure that the two splines of the platen shaft inside the  
printer fit into the slots inside the knob’s spindle. Press the knob carefully  
but firmly into place as far as it will go.  
Installing the ribbon cassette  
❏ Make sure the printer is unplugged from its power outlet.  
Caution!  
Never move the print head while the printer is turned on. Doing so can damage  
the printer. If you have just finished printing, let the print head cool for a few  
minutes before you touch it.  
❏ Remove the front cover of the printer.  
❏ Remove the ribbon cassette from its package.  
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Installing the ribbon cassette  
7
❏ Rotate the knob on the ribbon cassette clockwise to take up any slack in the  
ribbon.  
Tension knob  
❏ By hand, move the cartridge holder to the left side where there is a cut-out  
in the top guide to allow easy installation and removal of the ribbon  
cassette.  
❏ Carefully place the cassette onto the cartridge holder making sure that the  
spindle of the holder fits into the socket on the bottom of the cassette. Also  
make sure that the side tabs fit into the grooves on the sides of the cartridge  
holder.  
Ribbon cassette  
Cut-out  
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Printer Setup  
❏ While guiding the ribbon between the print head and print head shield,  
press down gently but firmly on the cartridge until the side tabs snap  
securely into place.  
Print head shield  
Ribbon  
Print head  
❏ Rotate the knob on the cassette again to take up any slack.  
❏ Close the front cover of the printer.  
Important!  
Printing that is poor quality or too light is almost always due to a ribbon that is  
simply worn out or “used up.” If you experience problems with print quality,  
check the condition of the ribbon. If the black part looks gray and well-worn,  
replace the ribbon with a new one.  
Removing the ribbon cassette  
Use the following procedure to remove the ribbon cassette from the printer  
when you want to replace it with a new one.  
❏ Make sure that the printer is unplugged from its power outlet.  
Caution!  
Never move the print head while the printer is turned on. Doing so can damage  
the printer. If you have just finished printing, let the print head cool for a few  
minutes before you touch it.  
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Installing the paper guide  
9
❏ Open the front cover of the printer.  
❏ By hand, move the cartridge holder to the left side where there is a cutout in  
the top guide to allow easy installation and removal of the ribbon cassette.  
❏ Using your thumb and forefinger to squeeze the two tabs on the ribbon  
cassette towards the center, carefully remove the cassette from the holder.  
❏ Use the procedure under “Installing the ribbon cassette” on page 6 to install  
a new cassette.  
Installing the paper guide  
❏ Insert the two tabs on the rear cover of the printer into the holes in the  
bottom of the paper guide.  
❏ To remove the paper guide from the printer, simply pull the tabs out of the  
holes.  
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10 Printer Setup  
Standing up the paper guide  
❏ You can move the paper guide so that it is at angles of 50 or 70 as shown in  
the illustrations below. The correct angle depends on the type of the paper  
you are using.  
Paper guide  
Paper guide  
50°  
50-degree angle (Fanfold paper)  
70°  
70-degree angle (Cut-sheet paper)  
The following table shows the correct angle to use for each type.  
Paper Type  
Paper Guide Angle  
Fanfold  
50 degrees  
70 degrees  
Cut-sheet  
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Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off 11  
Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off  
❏ Plug the power cord of the printer into a standard power outlet whose  
voltage matches the power rating noted on the label affixed to the bottom of  
your printer.  
Caution!  
If the voltage marked on the bottom of your printer does not match the voltage  
from the outlet you are using, do not plug in the power cord. Contact your  
dealer for assistance.  
❏ Set the switch on the left of the printer to 1 (ON) to turn power on, and to 0  
(OFF) to turn power off.  
Caution!  
Whenever you turn off the power, wait for at least five seconds before turning it  
back on. Otherwise you may damage the printer. We also recommend that you  
unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for  
long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power  
outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access.  
At this point you may want to perform a test of the printer to make sure it is  
working properly. See “Testing the printer” on page 49 for details on how to  
perform tests.  
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12 Printer Setup  
Loading fanfold paper  
This section tells you how to load fanfold paper. Note that you can also use cut-  
sheet paper. For details on using other types of paper, see “Paper Handling” on  
page 41 of this manual.  
❏ Remove the paper guide from the printer.  
❏ Make sure printer power is turned off.  
❏ Set the release lever to the fanfold position.  
Cut-sheet  
Fanfold  
❏ Grasping the two back corners of the printer with the palms of your hands,  
press back on the two raised areas on the top of the rear cover until it opens.  
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Loading fanfold paper 13  
❏ Swing the rear cover back and down until it stops.  
Metal edge  
Note:  
You can also completely remove the rear cover by simply pulling it away from  
the back of the printer after you open it.  
Caution!  
The metal edge of the cover is rather sharp. Take care to avoid injuring your  
hands when handling it.  
❏ Pass the fanfold paper through the space between the printer case and the  
rear cover.  
❏ Unlock the two tractor covers by pulling their gray levers up, and slide  
them so they are aligned approximately with the holes on the sides of the  
paper. Also move the center paper support so that it is approximately  
halfway between the two tractors.  
❏ Open the covers of both tractors and insert the paper so the tractor pins fit.  
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14 Printer Setup  
❏ Close the tractor covers. At this point you can make final adjustments to the  
paper position by releasing the gray levers and moving the tractors. The  
paper should lie flat with no buckling or bulging (tractors too close) or no  
stretching or elongation of the holes (tractors too far apart). After making  
these adjustments, be sure that you re-lock the tractors by pushing the gray  
levers back into their original positions.  
❏ Before printing, make sure that the leading edge of the fanfold paper  
extends about 0.8 inch (two centimeters) past the front the paper chute, as  
shown in the illustration below.  
❏ Close the rear cover and press down gently on it until it locks into place  
with a click.  
Caution!  
Since printing with an open rear cover may cause paper feeding problems, be  
sure to close the rear cover before printing.  
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Loading fanfold paper 15  
❏ Install the paper guide so that it is standing up (at a 50-degree angle) as  
shown on page 10. In this position, the paper guide keeps the printed paper  
separate from the unprinted paper.  
Then slide the right and left paper guides apart so they do not interfere with  
the fanfold paper feeding.  
❏ Turn on the printer.  
The printer will beep a number of times to indicate that paper is not loaded  
properly. Also, the control panel’s POWER indicator flashes whenever  
paper is not loaded.  
❏ Press the SET/EJECT/PARK button to feed the paper to the starting  
position.  
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16 Printer Setup  
Printing on fanfold paper  
When printing on fanfold paper, take care not to print too close to the  
perforations that separate each sheet. The following shows the recommended  
print area for fanfold paper, cut-sheet paper and label paper.  
Fanfold paper  
4 mm (0.16")  
Cut-sheet paper  
4 mm (0.16")  
5 mm  
(0.2")  
(0.2")  
5 mm  
First page  
25.4 mm (1")  
25.4 mm (1")  
Perforation  
8 mm (0.31")  
18 mm  
(0.7")  
18 mm  
(0.7")  
* The accuracy of the paper feed  
cannot be guaranteed within  
20 mm (0.79") from bottom  
of the page.  
25.4 mm (1")  
25.4 mm (1")  
Perforation  
Label  
2.54 mm (0.1") min.  
Perforation  
C
C
C
C
Last page  
Label  
C : 2.54 mm (0.1") min.  
Bottom of Form  
6.35 mm  
(0.25")min.  
6.35 mm  
(0.25")min.  
110 mm (4.3")  
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Parking fanfold paper 17  
Parking fanfold paper  
It is not necessary to remove fanfold paper currently loaded in the printer in  
order to print on cut-sheet paper. Instead, simply use the following procedure to  
park the fanfold paper.  
❏ Tear off the paper at a perforation so there is no more than half a page  
sticking out of the front cover of the printer.  
If necessary, you can press the control panel’s ON LINE button to put the  
printer off-line. and then use the LINE FEED button to feed the paper until  
a perforation is just past the front cover.  
❏ Press the control panel’s ON LINE button to put the printer off-line.  
❏ Press the control panel’s SET/EJECT/PARK button. The printer  
automatically reverse feeds the fanfold paper until it is no longer in contact  
with the platen, which is indicated by the printer beeping a number of  
times. Also, the control panel’s POWER indicator starts to flash because  
paper is not loaded.  
❏ Move the release lever to the cut-sheet position.  
❏ Change the paper guide to its upright position.  
You can now load cut-sheet paper into the printer using the procedures  
under “Manual sheet feeding” on page 43.  
Unparking fanfold paper  
After you are finished printing on cut-sheet paper, use the following procedure  
to unpark fanfold paper and make it available for printing.  
❏ Remove all cut-sheet paper from the printer.  
❏ Move the paper guide so that it is at a 50-degree angle. (Refer to page 10.)  
❏ Move the release lever to the fanfold position.  
❏ Press the SET/EJECT/PARK button to feed the paper to the starting  
position.  
The printer automatically goes back on-line at this time.  
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18 Printer Setup  
Using the tear-off function  
The following procedure makes it easy to tear off fanfold paper.  
❏ Check to make sure that the printer is on-line.  
❏ Press the FORM FEED button to perform the long tear-off operation, or  
press the LINE FEED button to perform the short tear-off operation.  
The long tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the  
tear assist edge of the printer cover is aligned with the paper’s next  
perforation.  
The short tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the  
tear assist edge of the printer cover is located just below the last line printed  
on the paper.  
❏ Pull the paper against the tear assist edge to tear it off.  
Connecting to your computer  
The computer sends data to the printer through a cable. This printer does not  
come with a cable, so you must purchase one separately. You will probably  
want to use a standard parallel cable for connection, but note that you can also  
use an optional serial-to-parallel interface converter (SPC-8K) or an optional  
serial interface unit (IS-8H192).  
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 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 and the computer are turned off before connecting  
them.  
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Connecting to your computer 19  
❏ Plug one end of the parallel cable into the parallel port of your computer.  
The parallel port should be labeled “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 your dealer for details on how to set up your computer when using the  
optional SPC-8K serial-to-parallel interface converter or the IS-8H192 serial  
interface unit.  
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20  
Chapter 2: Control Panel Operations  
The control panel gives you push-button control over the printer’s operations. It  
includes indicator lights, which tell you the current status of the printer at a  
glance.  
POWER  
HS-DRAFT/DRAFT  
BANK  
A1  
SW  
D4  
E5  
F6  
10 CPI  
12 CPI  
COND  
PROP  
ROMAN  
SANSERIF  
COURIER  
PRESTIGE  
ORATOR  
B2  
MICRO FEED  
C3  
SET/EJECT  
PARK  
FONT  
PITCH  
FORM FEED  
LINE FEED  
PRINT  
ON LINE  
EXIT  
EDS c  
BANK  
SWITCH  
STATUS  
ON/OFF  
This chapter describes control panel functions that can be performed while the  
printer is turned on and either on-line or off-line. The buttons perform different  
functions in the EDS and Dot Adjustment Modes. Functions of control panel  
buttons in these modes are described in the relevant sections covering them.  
Switching between on-line and off-line  
❏ Press ON LINE to switch the printer between being on-line and off-line.  
❏ When the printer is on-line, the ON LINE indicator is lit and the printer can  
receive data from the computer. You should make sure that the printer is on-  
line whenever you are trying to print.  
❏ When the printer is in off-line, the ON LINE indicator goes out, which  
means that the printer cannot receive any data.  
❏ Note that you can also press ON LINE while a printing operation is in  
progress to stop the printing.  
Important!  
Make sure that the on-line/off-line setting of the printer is correct before  
performing a control panel operation.  
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Selecting a font 21  
Selecting a font  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Press FONT to change the font selection. An indicator lights to the left of  
the name of the font that is currently selected. HS-Draft is selected when all  
font indicators are off.  
Lit Indicator  
Font  
DRAFT  
ROMAN  
Draft  
Roman  
Sanserif  
Courier  
Prestige  
Orator  
ROMAN + COURIER  
COURIER  
COURIER + ORATOR  
ORATOR  
(All off)  
HS-Draft  
Note:  
The font setting you make with the above procedure can be changed if the  
software you are using overrides the setting on the control panel. You can  
prevent this in some applications by using the following procedure to put the  
printer into the Font Lock Mode when you turn it on.  
Entering the Font Lock Mode  
When the printer is in the Font Lock Mode, the font settings you make on the  
control panel are used even if your software tries to override the font. Use the  
following procedure to enter the Font Lock Mode.  
❏ Turn off the printer.  
❏ While holding down FONT, turn printer power on.  
The printer is now in the Font Lock Mode. You could enter the Font Lock  
Mode and Pitch Lock Mode (page 22) at the same time by holding down  
both FONT and PITCH when you turn on printer power.  
To exit the Font Lock Mode, simply turn the printer off.  
Important!  
Font lock will not function if you are using Windows Truetype fonts.  
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22 Control Panel Operations  
Setting the character pitch  
The character pitch setting controls how many characters are printed per inch.  
Use the following procedure to select the pitch you want.  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Press PITCH to change the pitch selection.  
The following shows the meanings of the indicators that light on the control  
panel when you press PITCH.  
Lit Indicators  
Meaning  
10CPI  
12CPI  
10 characters per inch (Pica)  
12 characters per inch (Elite)  
17 characters per inch (Condensed Pica)  
20 characters per inch (Condensed Elite)  
Proportional  
10CPI + COND  
12CPI + COND  
PROP  
Note:  
The pitch setting you make with the above procedure can be changed if the  
software you are using overrides the setting from the control panel. You can  
prevent this by using the following procedure to put the printer into the Pitch  
Lock Mode when you turn it on.  
Entering the Pitch Lock Mode  
When the printer is in the Pitch Lock Mode, the pitch settings you make on the  
control panel are used even if your software tries to override the pitch. Use the  
following procedure to enter the Pitch Lock Mode.  
❏ Turn off the printer.  
❏ While holding down PITCH, turn printer power on.  
The printer is now in the Pitch Lock Mode. You could enter the Pitch Lock  
Mode and Font Lock Mode (page 21) at the same time by holding down both  
FONT and PITCH when you turn on printer power.  
To exit the Pitch Lock Mode, simply turn the printer off.  
Important!  
Pitch lock will not function if you are using Windows Truetype fonts.  
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Line feed 23  
Line feed  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Press LINE FEED once to feed paper one line. Holding down LINE FEED  
continually feeds paper, one line at a time, until you release the button.  
Paper eject (cut-sheet paper)  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Press SET/EJECT/PARK to eject the paper.  
❏ After the paper is ejected, the printer will beep and the POWER indicator  
will flash to indicate there is no paper in the printer.  
Form feed (fanfold paper)  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Press FORM FEED and the printer will automatically feed the paper to the  
top of the next page.  
Parking fanfold paper  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Press the control panel’s SET/EJECT/PARK button.  
❏ The printer automatically reverse feeds the fanfold paper until it is no  
longer in contact with the platen.  
Micro feed  
Use the following operation to feed the paper in very small increments. This  
makes it possible to align the print head exactly where you want it.  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ While holding down ON LINE, press LINE FEED to feed the paper  
forward or FORM FEED to feed the paper backward.  
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Setting the top of form position  
The current position of paper loaded in the printer is automatically set as the top  
of the page whenever you turn power on. You can also use the following  
procedure at any time to specify a different position as the top of the page.  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Use the micro feed operations (see above) to move the paper so that the  
print head is located where you want the new top of form position to be.  
❏ While holding down FONT, press SET/EJECT/PARK.  
The printer will beep once to indicate that a new top of form position has  
been set.  
Tear-off function (fanfold paper)  
This procedure feeds fanfold paper to a position where it can be torn off easily.  
❏ Check to make sure that the printer is on-line.  
❏ Press the FORM FEED button to perform the long tear-off operation, or  
press the LINE FEED button to perform the short tear-off operation.  
The long tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the  
tear assist edge of the printer cover is aligned with the paper’s next  
perforation.  
The short tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the  
tear assist edge of the printer cover is located just below the last line printed  
on the paper.  
❏ Pull the paper against the tear assist edge to tear it off.  
❏ When you resume printing, the printer reverse feeds the paper to its former  
position.  
Selecting the Quiet Print Mode  
The Quiet Print Mode lets you print with less noise than that produced with  
normal printing. Use the following procedure to enter and exit the Quiet Print  
Mode.  
Important!  
Though the Quiet Print Mode prints more quietly, it also causes printing to  
take considerably longer than normal printing.  
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❏ Make sure the printer is on-line (ON LINE indicator is lit).  
❏ Press SET/EJECT/PARK, to toggle between the Quiet Print Mode and  
normal printing.  
The printer emits one short beeps when the Quiet Print Mode is selected, and  
two short beep when normal printing is selected.  
Changing the auto load position  
Normally the printer automatically feeds paper to a standard position (1/6-inch  
from the top of the paper). This is called the auto load position. You can use the  
following procedure to specify a different auto load position.  
❏ Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ While holding down ON LINE, press SET/EJECT/PARK and then  
release the two buttons.  
The printer will automatically eject the cut-sheet that is in the printer, or  
reverse feed fanfold paper until it is no longer in contact with the platen.  
Also, all the font and pitch indicators on the control panel will light.  
❏ Press SET/EJECT/PARK to feed the paper to the starting position.  
❏ Feed the paper so the print head is located where you want the new auto  
load position to be.  
Press LINE FEED to feed the paper forward and FORM FEED to feed the  
paper backward. This is the micro feed operation.  
❏ After you have the paper at the position you want, hold down ON LINE  
and press LINE FEED to make the current print head position the new auto  
load position. The printer will beep twice to indicate that the new auto load  
position is set.  
❏ To clear the new auto load position and return to the one that you set  
previously (using the above procedure), press ON LINE. To clear the  
currently set auto load position and return to the standard position (1/6-inch  
from the top of the paper), hold down ON LINE and press SET/EJECT/  
PARK.  
Note:  
The auto load position you set remains in effect until you turn the printer off. If  
you want to save the auto load position in memory, press FORM FEED instead  
of LINE FEED while holding down ON LINE in the above step.  
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Saving a macro  
Normally, any settings you make on the control panel are cleared when you turn  
the printer off. Use the following procedure to save the current control panel  
settings so that they are used whenever you turn the printer on.  
❏ Make the control panel settings you want.  
❏ Use ON LINE to put the printer off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Hold down FONT and then PITCH. Keep both buttons held down until the  
printer beeps twice.  
Pressing FONT normally changes the font setting, so when you press it in  
the above step the indicator for the next font lights. Pressing PITCH,  
however, returns the font setting to what it was before you pressed FONT.  
This procedure saves the following settings.  
• Current font and pitch settings  
• Quiet Print Mode status  
These items can be set separately for the Standard mode and the IBM mode.  
❏ To clear saved control panel settings repeat the above procedure, but keep  
FONT and PITCH depressed after the printer beeps twice. Soon the printer  
will beep again three times to indicate that the saved control panel settings  
have been cleared.  
Clearing the printer’s buffer  
When the printer receives data from a computer, it temporarily stores it in a  
memory called a buffer. If you stop a print job partway through, there is the  
chance that some data will remain in the buffer. The following procedure clears  
the printer’s buffer by deleting any data that might be there.  
❏ Execute the necessary command in the program you are using to stop the  
print job.  
Important!  
Be sure to stop the print job before taking the printer off line. Otherwise, the  
print job will resume from where you interrupted it when you put the printer  
back on-line.  
❏ Use ON LINE to take the printer off line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Hold down FONT and then FORM FEED. Keep both buttons held down  
until the printer beeps once, which indicates that the buffer is cleared.  
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Initializing the printer  
The following procedure initializes the printer to its power-on settings. If you  
have control panel settings stored in memory, this procedure sets up the printer  
using them.  
❏ Use ON LINE to take the printer off line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).  
❏ Hold down FONT and then FORM FEED. Keep both buttons held down  
until the printer beeps once (indicating the printer buffer is cleared) and  
then beeps again three times, which indicates that the printer is reset.  
Entering the Multi-part Mode  
When the printer is in the Multi-part Mode, the print head prints with greater  
impact. It should be noted, however, that printing in the Multi-part Mode also  
reduces the life of the print head. Because of this, you should use the Multi-part  
Mode only for printing on four or five-ply paper. Return to the normal mode for  
printing on one to three-ply paper.  
Use the following procedure to enter the Multi-part Mode  
❏ Turn off the printer.  
❏ While holding down the control panel’s SET/EJECT/PARK button, turn  
the printer back on.  
❏ To exit the Multi-part Mode, Simply turn the printer off and back on again.  
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Chapter 3: Using the EDS Mode  
The letters “EDS” stand for “Electronic DIP Switches.” Just like the small DIP  
switches that are used by many computers, printers, and other devices, the EDS  
mode lets you configure the printer so that it matches your system and software  
needs. This chapter describes how to enter the printer’s EDS Mode and provides  
details about available settings and how to change them.  
All switch settings, except for F-2, are ON when the printer is shipped from the  
factory.  
About EDS Mode settings  
EDS Mode settings are grouped among six “banks” (representing banks of  
switches) that are identified by the letters A through F. Each bank contains a  
number of “switches” numbered 1 through 6 that you can turn on and off to  
configure the printer.  
Entering the EDS Mode  
❏ Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.  
❏ Turn off the printer.  
❏ While holding down the control panel’s ON LINE, LINE FEED, and  
FORM FEED buttons, turn the printer back on.  
This causes the following message to be printed, which indicates the printer  
is in the EDS Mode.  
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Selecting a bank  
❏ While in the EDS Mode, use the control panel’s BANK button to select a  
bank. When the BANK indicator flashes it indicates the current bank  
selected.  
Lit Indicator  
Selected Bank  
A1  
B2  
C3  
D4  
E5  
F6  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Selecting a switch  
❏ While in the EDS Mode, use the control panel’s SWITCH button to select a  
bank switch. When the SW indicator flashes it indicates the current switch  
selected.  
Lit Indicator  
Selected Switch  
A1  
B2  
C3  
D4  
E5  
F6  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Changing a switch setting  
❏ After selecting a bank and switch, press the control panel’s ON/OFF button  
to turn the switch on and off. The current setting of the switch is indicated  
by the ON LINE indicator: the indicator is lit when the switch is on, and is  
not lit when the switch is off.  
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Printing the current switch settings  
❏ In the EDS Mode, press the control panel’s PRINT button to print out the  
current switch settings. Asterisks on the printout show whether a switch is  
turned on or off.  
Checking the settings of switches in a bank  
❏ After selecting a bank, press the control panel’s STATUS button to view  
the status of each switch in that bank. The control panel’s font indicator is  
lit when the switch is on, and is not lit when the switch is off.  
Lit Indicator  
Selected Switch  
A1  
B2  
C3  
D4  
E5  
F6  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Exiting the EDS Mode  
❏ Press the control panels EXIT button to exit the EDS Mode.  
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EDS Mode Settings  
The following details all of the settings you can program in the EDS Mode. You  
can print out a detailed overview of all the settings by performing a test of the  
printer (page 49).  
BANK A  
Switch 1: Emulation  
Selects Standard emulation (ON) or IBM emulation (OFF). Standard emulation  
causes the printer to act like the Epson ESC/P (9-pin), while IBM emulation  
makes it act like the IBM Proprinter III.  
Switch 2: Character Table  
The function of this switch depends on whether you are using IBM or Standard  
emulation.  
Switch 2  
Setting  
Emulation  
Description  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Graphics: IBM Character Set #2  
Standard  
Italics: Italic character table used  
IBM Character Set #2  
IBM  
OFF  
IBM Character Set #1  
Switch 3: RAM Usage  
Specifies whether RAM should be used as an input buffer (ON) or as a  
download buffer (OFF). Selecting input buffer (ON) tells the printer to use  
available RAM to store data it receives from the computer, which speeds up the  
printing. Selecting download buffer (OFF) tells the printer to use available  
RAM to store character patterns.  
Switch 4: Automatic Sheet Feeder  
Specifies whether the optional SF-10HA Automatic Sheet Feeder is installed  
(OFF) or not installed (ON).  
Switch 5: Paper Out Detector  
Specifies whether the printer’s paper out detector is enabled (ON) or disabled  
(OFF). When the paper out detector is enabled (ON), the printer automatically  
stops printing whenever it senses there is no more paper. When it is disabled  
(OFF), the printer continues printing as long as there is data. Selecting disabled  
(OFF) makes it possible to print right up to the bottom of a page, but it also  
creates the danger of printing when there is no paper loaded in the printer, which  
can damage the print head and platen.  
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Switch 6: Multi-Part Mode  
Specifies whether the printer’s Multi-Part Mode is enabled (OFF) or disabled  
(ON). When the Multi-Part Mode is enabled (OFF), the impact of the print head  
is increased, but head life is decreased. Enable the Multi-Part Mode when  
printing on 4 to 5-ply paper. Disable the Multi-Part Mode when printing on 1 to  
3-ply paper.  
BANK B  
Switch 1: Graphics Direction  
Selects uni-directional (OFF) or bi-directional (ON) printing for graphics. Bi-  
directional printing (ON) is faster, while uni-directional (OFF) printing  
generally provides better print quality in the graphics mode.  
Switch 2: Auto Tear-off (Long)  
Specifies whether the printer’s auto tear-off (long) feature (page 24) is enabled  
(OFF) or disabled (ON). Note that this setting controls the application  
software’s tear-off function only. It does not affect the manual tear-off function  
that is performed using the control panel buttons as described on page 18. The  
manual tear-off function is always enabled.  
Switch 3: Line Spacing  
Selects 1/6-inch (ON) or 1/8-inch (OFF) spacing between lines.  
Switch 4: Auto LF with CR  
Specifies whether auto LF with CR is enabled (OFF) or disabled (ON). When  
auto LF with CR is enabled (OFF), the printer automatically performs a line  
feed whenever it receives a carriage return from the computer. When it is  
disabled (ON), the computer must send both a line feed code and a carriage  
return code at the end of each line. Most applications do this automatically. Note  
the following check points when trying to figure out which setting to use here:  
✓ If you find that your output is double-spaced when it should not be, turn  
this switch ON (Disabled).  
✓ If you find that lines are printing over each other, turn this switch OFF  
(Enabled).  
Switch 5: Zero Style  
Specifies whether a normal zero (ON) or a slashed zero (OFF) will be used.  
Selecting Normal (ON) prints zeros without lines running through them, while  
Slashed (OFF) prints zeros with a diagonal slash running through them.  
Switch 6: Reserved  
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BANK C  
Switches 1, 2: Print Mode  
Turn these switches on or off to select the print mode you want to use.  
Print Mode  
SW1  
SW2  
Draft  
NLQ  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
HS-Draft  
OFF  
Switches 3, 4, 5: Print Pitch  
Turn these switches on or off to form the pattern that matches the print pitch  
setting you want to select.  
Print Pitch  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
10cpi  
12cpi  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
17cpi  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
20cpi  
OFF  
ON  
Proportional  
Switch 6: Quiet  
When the Quiet Mode is enabled (OFF), the printer prints with less noise than  
normal printing. Though the Quiet Mode prints more quietly, it also takes  
considerably longer than normal printing.  
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BANK D  
Switches 1, 2, 3, 4: Page Length  
Turn these switches on or off to form the pattern that matches the Page Length  
setting you want to use.  
Page Length  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
11”/Letter  
8”  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
11.7”/A4  
12”  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
8.5”/Letter  
14”/Legal  
10.5”/Executive  
7.25”/Executive  
3.5”  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
5.5”  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
Switch 5: Reserved  
Switch 6: Reserved  
BANK E  
Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Code Page/International Character Set  
If your EDS settings specify IBM emulation (Bank A, Switch 1 OFF) with  
either character table (Bank A, Switch 2), or Standard emulation (Bank A,  
Switch 1 ON) with the graphics character table (Bank A, Switch 2 ON), use the  
Bank E switches to select the default character code page you want to use.  
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Code Page  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
#437 IBM-PC  
#850 Multi-lingual  
#860 Portuguese  
#861 Icelandic  
#863 Canadian French  
#865 Nordic  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
#866 Russian  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
#3840 IBM-Russian  
#3841 Gost-Russian  
#3843 Polish  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
#3844 CS2  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
#3845 Hungarian  
#3846 Turkish  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
#3847 Brazil-ABNT  
#3848 Brazil-ABICOMP  
#852 Latin-2  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
#1001 Arabic  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
#737 Greek  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
#851 Greek  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
#869 Greek  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
#928 Greek  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
#2001 Lithuanian-KBL  
#772 Lithuanian  
#774 Lithuanian  
#3001 Estonian-1  
#3002 Estonian-2  
#3011 Latvian-1  
#3012 Latvian-2  
#3021 Bulgarian  
#3031 Hebrew  
#3041 Maltese  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
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A code page is the set of symbols and characters that your printer can print. Your  
printer converts ASCII hexadecimal data according to a code page to print  
symbols and characters. By supporting different code pages, the printer can  
print in a variety of different languages. The following table shows detailed  
information about code pages.  
Code Page  
Name  
Country  
Remarks  
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy,  
Austria, Switzerland, United States, Spain  
#437  
IBM PC  
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy,  
Austria, Switzerland, United States, Spain  
Preferred by Microsoft  
#850  
Multi-Lingual  
#860  
#861  
Portuguese  
Icelandic  
Portugal  
Iceland  
Canada  
Canadian  
French  
#863  
#865  
#866  
Nordic  
Russian  
Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden  
Preferred by Microsoft  
Preferred by Microsoft  
Russia  
#3840  
#3841  
#3843  
#3844  
#3845  
#3846  
#3847  
#3848  
IBM-Russian  
Gost-Russian  
Polish  
Russia, Bulgaria  
Russia  
Gost: government standard  
Also called “Mazowia”  
Poland  
CS2  
Czech Republic  
Hungary  
Also called “Kamenicky”  
Hungarian  
Turkish  
Turkey  
Brazil-ABNT  
Brazil-ABICOMP  
Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,  
Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak  
Republic, Slovenia  
Preferred by Microsoft  
#852  
Latin-2  
Arabic  
Egypt, Saudi Arabia  
Mainly in Arabic speaking  
countries  
#1001  
#737  
#851  
Greek  
Greek  
Greece  
Greece  
Almost 80%  
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Code Page  
Name  
Country  
Remarks  
#869  
#928  
Greek  
Greek  
Greece  
Greece  
Lithuania  
Lithuania  
Lithuania  
Estonia  
Estonia  
Latvia  
For UNIX  
#2001  
#772  
Lithuanian-KBL  
Lithuanian  
Lithuanian  
Estonian-1  
Estonian-2  
Latvian-1  
Latvian-2  
Bulgarian  
Hebrew  
Commonly used for DOS  
New standard  
#774  
#3001  
#3002  
#3011  
#3012  
#3021  
#3031  
#3041  
Most often used  
Latvia  
Government standard  
Bulgaria  
Israel  
Maltese  
Malta  
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If your EDS settings specify Standard emulation (Bank A, Switch 1 ON) with  
the italic character table (Bank A, Switch 2 OFF), use the Bank E switches to  
select the international character set you want to use. This setting determines the  
assignment of 14 character codes in the Standard Italic character set.  
International  
Character Set  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
U.S.A.  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
France  
Germany  
England  
Denmark-1  
Sweden  
Italy  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
Spain-1  
Japan  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Norway  
Denmark-2  
Spain-2  
Latin America  
Korea  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
Ireland  
OFF  
OFF  
Legal  
OFF  
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BANK F  
Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: NLQ Font Selection  
Turn these switches on or off to form the pattern that identifies the font you want  
to use for NLQ printing.  
Font  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
Roman  
Sanserif  
Courier  
Prestige  
Orator  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Note:  
Bank C switches 1 and 2 need to be in the correct positions before the above  
setting will have any effect.  
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Chapter 4: Using the Printer with MS-DOS  
This chapter contains information about how to use the printer with applications  
software running under MS-DOS. In this chapter, you will learn about:  
❏ How to set up for printing with MS-DOS  
Setting up for printing with MS-DOS  
To print from an application running under MS-DOS, you must first select the  
printer from within the application. Typically, the program will feature an  
INSTALL or SETUP command for selection of printers. Refer to the manual  
for the application you are using for details on how to select a printer for it.  
❏ Start up the application and use the correct procedure for that application to  
select a printer. The following is a list of printers that can be used. If your  
application lists more than one of these, select the printer that is nearest to  
the top of this list. You should also use the EDS mode to select Standard  
emulation (page 31).  
Star LC-1021  
Star LC-90/NX-1010  
Star LC-100/NX-1040  
Star LC-10/NX-1000  
Epson FX-850  
Epson EX-800  
If none of the printers listed above are available in the application, choose  
one of the printers listed below. Once again, you should choose the printer  
that is nearest to the top in the following list. For these printers, you should  
use the EDS Mode to select IBM emulation (page 31).  
IBM Proprinter III  
IBM Proprinter II  
IBM Proprinter  
❏ To print, follow the instructions given in the manual of the application you  
are using. Typically, you would select the application’s PRINT command,  
make any necessary changes in the window that appears (such as the  
number of copies to be printed), and then press the Enter key to start  
printing.  
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Chapter 5: Paper Handling  
Your printer is designed to print on a variety of paper types. This chapter tells  
you everything you need to know about paper, and how to set the printer up for  
manual paper feed. In this chapter, you will learn about:  
❏ Selecting the best type of paper  
❏ Adjusting for paper thickness  
❏ Manual sheet feeding  
❏ Clearing paper jams  
Selecting paper types  
Use the following information when selecting paper.  
Cut-Sheet Paper (Manual Feed)  
Width:  
7.0″ to 10.5″ / 178 to 267mm  
Length:  
Thickness:  
Weight:  
5.5″ to 14″ / 140 to 356mm  
0.00276″ to 0.00472″ / 0.07 to 0.12mm  
2
14 to 24 lbs / 52 to 90g/m / 45 to 77 kg  
Cut-Sheet Paper (with Optional Automatic Sheet Feeder)  
Paper size:  
Thickness:  
Weight:  
B5, A4, LT, Legal  
0.00315″ to 0.00472″ / 0.08 to 0.12mm  
16 to 24 lbs / 60 to 90g/m / 52 to 77 kg  
50 sheets of 64g/m  
30 sheets of 80g/m  
2
2
Hopper:  
2
Stacker:  
30 sheets  
Fanfold Paper  
Width:  
Thickness:  
4″ to 10.0″ / 101.6 to 254mm  
0.00276″ to 0.00433″ / 0.07 to 0.11mm (1-ply)  
0.01378″ / 0.35mm max. (total thickness of multi-ply, non-  
carbon)  
2
Weight:  
Copies:  
14 to 22 lbs / 52 to 82g/m / 45 to 70 kg (one-ply)  
2
11 to 14 lbs / 40 to 52g/m / 34 to 45 kg (multi-ply)  
Original + 1 or 2 (Normal Mode)  
Original + 3 or 4 (Multi-Part Mode)  
Multi-part Mode and an optional pull tractor are  
recommended when printing on 4 or 5-ply paper.  
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Labels  
Backing sheet:  
Thickness  
Backing sheet:  
Total:  
4.5″ to 10.0″ / 114 to 254mm  
0.00276″ to 0.00354″ / 0.07 to 0.09mm  
0.0075″ / 0.19mm  
• Use labels under normal temperature and humidity conditions only.  
Adjusting for paper thickness  
Paper comes in different weights, normally expressed as gsm (grams per square  
meter) or lbs (pounds). Some forms paper also have multiple pages that make  
them quite thick. Use the following procedure to change the gap between the  
print head and the platen and adjust for paper thickness.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
❏ Move the adjustment lever to one of its six settings. Position 2 is most  
suitable for single-sheet paper.  
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The following table provides a general guide for setting the adjustment lever.  
Experiment with different settings until you find the one that gives you the print  
quality you want.  
Recommended  
Paper Type  
Weight Per Sheet  
Thickness  
Position  
2
Cut-sheet  
52 to 90 g/m  
0.07 to 0.12mm  
0.07 to 0.12mm  
0.12 to 0.16mm  
0.18 to 0.25mm  
0.24 to 0.30mm  
0.30 to 0.35mm  
—
1 or 2  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
3 or 4  
4 or 5  
5 or 6  
3 or 4  
2
1-ply  
2-ply  
3-ply  
4-ply  
5-ply  
52 to 90 g/m  
2
40 to 52 g/m  
2
Fanfold  
40 to 52 g/m  
2
40 to 52 g/m  
2
40 to 52 g/m  
Labels (with backing sheet)  
—
Important!  
Continuous use of the wrong adjustment lever setting can drastically reduce  
print head life! The Multi-part Mode is only recommended when printing on 4  
or 5-ply paper.  
Automatic fanfold feeding  
❏ See “Loading fanfold paper” on page 12 for details on using fanfold paper.  
Manual sheet feeding  
You can use the following procedure to manually feed single sheets of paper  
into the printer.  
❏ Make sure that there is no fanfold paper in the printer. If there is, use the  
procedure under “Parking fanfold paper” on page 17 to park the fanfold  
paper and prepare for manual sheet feeding.  
❏ Move the paper guide so that it is at a 70-degree angle. (Refer to page 10.)  
❏ Set the release lever to the cut-sheet position.  
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❏ Align the left paper guide with scale 0 mark.  
❏ Adjust the right paper guide so there is enough space to insert the paper.  
0
20  
Important!  
In order to prevent a paper jam, do not insert a sheet of paper with a width that  
would require the paper guides to be moved to the left of the mark on the  
left end or to the right of the mark on the right end.  
❏ Insert a sheet of paper into the paper guide, with the side you want to print  
on facing the back of the printer. Gently push the paper down into the  
printer until you feel it stop.  
❏ Press the SET/EJECT/PARK button to feed the paper to the starting  
position.  
❏ If you want to move the paper to another position, use the micro feed  
function described under “Micro feed” on page 23.  
❏ Start the printing operation from your software application.  
Clearing paper jams  
Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the printer.  
❏ Unplug the printer from its AC power outlet.  
❏ Open the front cover of the printer.  
❏ Carefully try to pull the jammed paper from the printer.  
If necessary, change the release lever position or rotate the platen knob to  
remove the paper.  
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Chapter 6: Optional Accessories  
This chapter introduces the following optional accessories that are available for  
this printer:  
❏ Automatic Sheet Feeder (SF-10HA)  
❏ Pull Tractor Unit (PT-10HA)  
❏ Serial Interface Unit (IS-8H192)  
❏ Serial-to-Parallel Converter (SPC-8K)  
Important!  
Always make sure that printer power is turned off whenever installing or  
removing optional accessories.  
Automatic Sheet Feeder (SF-10HA)  
The automatic sheet feeder automatically feeds cut sheet paper into the printer.  
Preparing the printer  
❏ Use the printer’s EDS Mode to change the setting of Bank A Switch 4 to  
OFF (page 31), which tells the printer that the automatic sheet feeder is  
installed.  
Refer to the manual that comes with the automatic sheet feeder for further  
details on installation and operation.  
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Pull Tractor Unit (PT-10HA)  
The pull tractor unit is recommended when printing with multi-part continuous  
forms.  
Refer to the manual that comes with the pull tractor unit for further details on  
installation and operation.  
Serial Interface Unit (IS-8H192)  
Installing the serial interface unit provides serial data communications  
capabilities between the printer and your computer.  
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Specifications (IS-8H192)  
Interface  
RS-232C-level only  
Asynchronous  
150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 BPS (selectable)  
Synchronization  
Baud rate  
Word length  
Start bit  
1
Data bits  
7 or 8 (selectable)  
Parity bit  
Stop bits  
Odd, even, none (selectable)  
One or more  
Signal polarity  
Mark  
Space  
Handshaking  
Data buffer  
Logical 1 (–3V to –15V)  
Logical 0 (+3V to +15V)  
DTR, XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK  
8 kbytes (standard)  
Refer to the manual that comes with the serial interface unit for further details  
on installation and operation.  
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Serial-to-Parallel Converter (SPC-8K)  
Connecting the serial-to-parallel converter to the printer’s parallel connector  
provides serial data communications capabilities between the printer and your  
computer.  
Dip switch  
Serial connector  
Clear button  
Parallel connector  
Specifications  
Interface  
RS-232C-level  
Synchronization  
Asynchronous  
Baud rate  
Word length  
Start bit  
150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 BPS (selectable)  
1
Data bits  
Parity bit  
Stop bits  
Signal polarity  
Mark  
7 or 8 (selectable)  
Odd, even, none (selectable)  
One or more  
Logical 1 (-3V to -15V)  
Logical 0 (+3V to +15V)  
DTR, XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK  
8 kbytes (standard)  
Space  
Handshaking  
Data buffer  
Refer to the manual that comes with the serial-to-parallel converter for further  
details on installation and operation.  
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting  
This appendix will help you if you experience problems with your printer. It  
tells you how to test the printer, how to check system software settings, and how  
to adjust the vertical alignment. In addition, there is information on actions to  
take for specific problems.  
Warning!  
The printer uses high voltage. Do not attempt any other repair or maintenance  
except as expressly recommended in this appendix. Unauthorized repair and  
maintenance not only exposes you to the danger of electrical shock, it also may  
damage your printer and void your warranty.  
Testing the printer  
There are three different tests you can use: a short test, a long test and a  
hexadecimal dump.  
Short test  
❏ Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.  
❏ Turn the printer off.  
❏ While holding down the control panel’s ON LINE button, turn the printer  
on.  
The short test prints the version number of the software contained in the  
printer’s ROM followed by the current EDS settings.  
Note:  
The short test prints across the entire width of the carriage. Make sure that the  
printer is loaded with the widest paper available in order to avoid damage to  
the print head and platen.  
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Long test  
❏ Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.  
❏ Turn the printer off.  
❏ While holding down the control panel’s LINE FEED button, turn the  
printer on.  
The long test prints seven lines of text and then continues to print the entire  
character set for each font and pitch available.  
❏ To stop demo printing, turn the printer off.  
Note:  
● The long test prints across the entire width of the carriage. Make sure that  
the printer is loaded with the widest paper available in order to avoid  
damage to the print head and platen.  
● Since this test can generate many lines of text and graphics, it is a good idea  
to perform this test only when using continuous fanfold paper rather than  
single sheets.  
Hexadecimal dump  
This procedure prints in hexadecimal format all codes (character codes and  
control codes) that are sent to the printer by the computer. The printer does not  
execute any control codes (such as 0A - linefeed), it just prints them out. The  
hexadecimal dump is useful when you are writing programs for printer control.  
❏ Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.  
❏ Turn off the printer.  
❏ While holding down the control panel’s FORM FEED button, turn the  
printer back on to enter the Hex Dump Mode.  
❏ The printer will now print out the hexadecimal values of any data that is  
subsequently sent to it from your computer.  
❏ To exit the Hex Dump Mode, first press ON LINE to set the printer off-line,  
and then turn the printer off.  
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Adjusting the dot alignment  
You may never have to use the procedure described in this section, but after you  
have been using your printer for some time you may find that the dots of some  
graphics do not align correctly. For example, what should look like:  
may come out looking like one of the following:  
or like this  
This is caused when mechanical parts of the printer get out of alignment. This  
happens only rarely and you may never experience it at all throughout the life  
of the printer. If you do have problems, use the following procedure to correct it.  
❏ Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.  
❏ Turn off the printer.  
❏ While holding down the control panel’s FORM FEED and ON LINE  
buttons, turn the printer back on to enter the Dot Adjustment Mode.  
The printer will print something like the following.  
*** DOT ADJUSTMENT SETTING ***  
DRAFT  
0:  
Note that the printer will feed the paper forward and back each time during  
this operation so you can view the printout.  
❏ If the three lines do not align properly, use FONT to move the middle line  
to the left or PITCH to move it to the right.  
The above step performs alignment for the Draft printing mode only. You  
must make separate adjustments for the HS-DRAFT, D-Density/Speed, D-  
Density P-Graph, NLQ, Quadruple Density, Normal Density, Plotter  
Graphics, CRT Graphics I, CRT Graphics II, and Double Density modes as  
well.  
❏ Press SET/EJECT/PARK to change to another printing mode.  
❏ Repeat the above steps for each printing mode, if necessary.  
❏ After making changes to adjustments in all the printing modes you want,  
press ON LINE to exit the Dot Adjustment Mode and register your  
adjustments.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Use the following table to help track down the causes of problems and to determine the  
best solution to deal with them.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Action  
The ON LINE indicator does  
not light.  
The printer is not receiving  
power.  
Check whether the power  
cord is correctly plugged into  
the power outlet.  
Check whether the power  
outlet is working by  
unplugging the printer and  
plugging in another device.  
Printer sounds like it is  
printing, but it is not.  
The ribbon is jammed,  
twisted, or not set correctly  
between the print head and  
the print head shield.  
Make sure that the ribbon  
cassette is installed  
correctly.  
Printing is weak.  
The printer is not set up  
correctly for the thickness of  
paper you are using.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
The ribbon is worn out or  
“used up.”  
Replace the ribbon with a  
new one.  
Printer test works, but printer  
will not print out data from  
the attached computer.  
Your application program’s  
or system software’s printer  
selection is wrong.  
Check the printer selection  
of your application software.  
The computer’s system  
software is not set up  
properly for the printer or for  
the port you are using.  
Check the system software  
settings. Check the settings  
for LPT1, COM 1, or COM 2  
if you are using the optional  
serial interface unit.  
The interface cable is  
connected incorrectly or  
damaged.  
Check to make sure that the  
printer interface cable is  
connected correctly. If it is,  
try a different cable.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Jamming paper.  
Recommended Action  
Printer does not feed paper  
properly.  
Remove all paper from the  
printer and then reload it.  
The printer is not set up  
correctly for the thickness of  
paper being used.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
Line spacing is incorrect.  
Jamming paper.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
The line spacing or leading  
selected in your application  
program is wrong.  
Choose a different line  
spacing or leading setting  
from your application.  
Auto line feed with carriage  
return is enabled.  
Use the EDS Mode to  
disable auto line feed with  
carriage return. See “Switch  
4: Auto LF with CR” on  
page 32.  
Lines print over each other.  
Auto line feed with carriage  
return is disabled.  
Use the EDS Mode to  
enable auto line feed with  
carriage return. See “Switch  
4: Auto LF with CR” on  
page 32.  
Jamming paper.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Action  
Incorrect number of lines are  
printed on the page.  
Auto line feed with carriage  
return is enabled.  
Use the EDS Mode to  
disable auto line feed with  
carriage return. See “Switch  
4: Auto LF with CR” on  
page 32 .  
The line spacing or leading  
selected by your application  
program is wrong.  
Choose a different line  
spacing or leading setting  
from your application.  
Dot adjustment is not  
correct.  
See “Adjusting the dot  
alignment” on page 51.  
Text and graphics are  
malformed.  
The ribbon is worn out or  
“used up.”  
Replace the ribbon with a  
new one.  
Print quality is poor.  
The printer is not set up  
correctly for the thickness of  
paper being used.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
The printer is not in the Multi- Use the EDS Mode to enter  
part Mode when printing on  
multi-part forms with an  
original and three to four  
copies.  
the Multi-part Mode. See  
“Switch 6: Multi-Part Mode”  
on page 32.  
The print head is damaged.  
Return the printer to your  
dealer for repair.  
Forms are smudged.  
Printing is too dark.  
The printer is not set up  
correctly for the thickness of  
paper being used.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
The ribbon is jammed,  
twisted, or not set correctly  
between the print head and  
the print head shield.  
Make sure that the ribbon  
cassette is installed  
correctly. See “Installing the  
ribbon cassette” on page 6.  
Print head shield is damaged  
or missing.  
Return it to your dealer for  
repair.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Action  
Printer case is hot.  
The printer’s air vents are  
blocked or obstructed.  
Switch off the printer and let  
it cool. Check the air vents  
on the bottom of the printer  
to see if they are blocked.  
Remove the obstruction if  
possible. If the problem  
persists, return the printer to  
your dealer for repair.  
Printer makes excessive  
noise.  
The front cover is removed.  
The printer is vibrating.  
Replace the front cover.  
Move any objects that are  
touching the printer.  
Make sure that the printer is  
on a level steady surface.  
Printer prints past the edge  
of the paper.  
Incorrect margin settings  
are selected by your  
application program.  
Choose different margin  
settings from your  
application program.  
The paper guide is not  
positioned correctly.  
Remove the paper and  
adjust the position of the  
paper guide. Reload the  
paper and try printing again.  
The ribbon is jammed,  
causing the print head to  
jam.  
Make sure that the ribbon  
cassette is installed  
correctly. See “Installing the  
ribbon cassette” on page 6.  
Paper is jamming, causing  
the print head to jam.  
Remove all paper from the  
printer and reload it. Try  
printing again.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Action  
Left margin moves to the  
right during printing.  
The paper is not loaded  
correctly, causing the print  
head to jam.  
Remove all paper from the  
printer and reload it. Try  
printing again.  
The ribbon cassette is not  
installed correctly, causing  
the print head to jam.  
Make sure that the ribbon  
cassette is installed  
correctly. See “Installing the  
ribbon cassette” on page 6.  
The printer is not set up  
correctly for the thickness of  
paper being used.  
Set up the printer for the  
paper thickness you are  
using. See “Adjusting for  
paper thickness” on  
page 42.  
Inappropriate settings are  
selected by your application  
program.  
Choose different settings in  
your application.  
Static electricity caused by  
interference from nearby  
electrical devices or by low-  
level humidity is affecting  
printer operation.  
Make sure that the printer is  
not too close to any devices  
with electric motors or try to  
raise the humidity level.  
Some characters are printed  
incorrectly.  
Static electricity caused by  
interference from nearby  
electrical devices or by low-  
level humidity is affecting  
printer operation.  
Make sure that the printer is  
not too close to any devices  
with electric motors or try to  
raise the humidity level.  
Inappropriate settings are  
selected by your application  
program.  
Choose different settings in  
your application.  
Wires are missing from the  
print head.  
Return the printer to your  
dealer for repair.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Action  
Printer behaves erratically.  
The interface cable is  
connected incorrectly or  
damaged.  
Check to make sure that the  
printer interface cable is  
connected correctly. If it is,  
try a different cable.  
Printing suddenly stops.  
Static electricity caused by  
interference from nearby  
electrical devices or by low-  
level humidity is affecting  
printer operation.  
Make sure that the printer is  
not too close to any devices  
with electric motors or try to  
raise the humidity level.  
Automatic Sheet Feeder  
does not feed paper.  
The EDS Mode setting for  
the Automatic Sheet Feeder  
is wrong.  
Enter the EDS Mode and  
turn off Switch 4 in Bank A  
(see page 31).  
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Checking system software settings in Windows  
Whenever you have problems printing from a Windows application, you should  
check the following four things:  
✓ Is the printer you are using set as the default printer?  
✓ Is the driver setup correct?  
✓ Is the printer you are using correctly selected in your application?  
✓ Is the correct port selected?  
You should also refer to your Microsoft Windows User’s Guide for other  
information that might be helpful. If you still experience problems, consult your  
software dealer.  
To check the default printer selection  
❏ Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.  
❏ Double-click the Printers icon.  
❏ Check to see that the name of your Star printer is the default printer. If it is  
not, double-click on the name of your printer in the list of installed printers.  
❏ Click on Close to return to the Control Panel window.  
To check the application printer selection  
❏ Select Print from the application’s File menu, and a window appears listing  
available printers.  
❏ Check to see that the name of your Star printer is selected. If it is not, select  
it and try printing from your application again.  
To check the driver setup  
❏ Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.  
❏ Double-click the Printers icon.  
❏ Double-click on the name of your Star printer in the list of installed  
printers.  
❏ Click on Setup.  
❏ Check resolution, paper source, etc.  
❏ Click OK.  
❏ Click on Close to return to the Control Panel window.  
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To check the port  
❏ Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.  
❏ Double-click the Printers icon.  
❏ Double-click on the name of your Star printer in the list of installed  
printers.  
❏ Click on Connect.  
❏ Make sure that your printer cable is connected to the port highlighted in the  
list of ports.  
If you are using a parallel cable, you will probably be using LPT1. If you are  
using the optional serial-to-parallel interface converter or optional serial  
interface unit, you should be using COM1 or COM2. Click on the correct  
port name.  
❏ Click OK.  
❏ Click on Close to return to the Control Panel window.  
Checking system software settings in MS-DOS  
If you are using a parallel cable and cannot print a text file using the MS-DOS  
PRINT command, you may have a problem with your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  
Open the file and look for the following line:  
MODE LPT1:=COM1 or MODE LPT1:=COM2  
These lines indicate you are using a serial cable connection, and so you should  
delete them, save the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, reboot and try printing again.  
Of course, if you are having problems printing with the optional serial-to-  
parallel converter or optional serial interface unit, you should conversely check  
to make sure that one of the above lines is included in your AUTOEXEC.BAT  
file. The file must also contain information on parameter settings. For details,  
see the user’s manual that comes with the optional serial-to-parallel interface  
converter or optional serial interface unit.  
If the above is not the problem or if you make the above changes and still  
experience problems printing using the MS-DOS PRINT command, refer to  
your MS-DOS Users’ Guide or consult your software dealer.  
If you are successful in printing using the MS-DOS PRINT command but  
cannot print from an application, check to see what printer driver is selected in  
the application. See “Setting up for printing with MS-DOS” on page 40. If this  
does not help, consult your software dealer.  
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Appendix B: Specifications  
Printing System  
Printing Speed  
Serial Impact Dot-Matrix  
Pitch  
Draft (cps/dpi)  
NLQ (cps/dpi)  
300/120H (Normal)  
400/90H (HS)  
Pica (10 cpi)  
75/240H  
Elite (12 cpi)  
360/120H  
255/240H  
300/240H  
90/240H  
127/240H  
150/240H  
Condensed pica (17 cpi)  
Condensed elite (20 cpi)  
H: half-dot  
Print Direction  
Print Head  
Draft:  
Uni-directional/ Bi-directional logic seeking (selectable)  
Uni-directional/ Bi-directional logic seeking (selectable)  
Uni-directional/ Bi-directional logic seeking (selectable)  
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NLQ:  
Bit-image:  
Number of pins:  
Life:  
200 million dots/pin (Normal Mode)  
100 million dots/pin (Multi-Part Mode)  
Line Spacing  
1/6  
7/72  
″
, 1/8  
/72  
Pitch  
″
″
,
n
″
,
n/216″: software  
Character Matrix  
Draft  
NLQ  
9
×
9
11H (Normal)  
Pica (10 cpi)  
Elite (12 cpi)  
18  
×
23H  
×
8H (HS)  
9H  
11H  
9H  
9
×
18  
18  
18  
×
×
×
19H  
12H  
10H  
Condensed pica (17 cpi)  
9
×
Condensed elite (20 cpi)  
H: half-dot  
9
×
Environment  
Paper  
Operating temperature:  
Storage temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
Storage humidity:  
41  
°
F to 95  
°
F (5  
°
C to 35  
°C)  
–22  
°
F to 149  
°
F (–30  
°
C to 65°C)  
30% to 80% (non-condensing)  
20% to 90% (non-condensing)  
Cut-sheet (manual feeding)  
Paper width:  
7
″
to 10.5  
5.5 to 14  
0.00276  
″
″
/ 178 to 267mm  
/ 140 to 356 mm  
Paper length:  
Paper thickness:  
Paper weight:  
″
″
to 0.00472  
″
/ 0.07 to 0.12 mm  
2
14 to 24 lbs. / 52 to 90 g/m / 45 to 77 kg  
Cut-sheet (with optional automatic sheet feeder)  
Paper size:  
B5, A4, LT, Legal  
0.00315 to 0.00472  
Paper thickness:  
Paper weight:  
Hopper:  
″
″
/ 0.08 to 0.12 mm  
2
16 to 24 lbs. / 60 to 90 g/m / 52 to 77 kg  
2
50 sheets of 64 g/m  
2
30 sheets of 80 g/m  
2
Stacker:  
30 sheets of 64 g/m  
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Fanfold (with push tractor feeder)  
Paper width:  
4
″
to 10.0  
0.00276 to 0.00433  
0.01378 / 0.35 mm maximum (total thickness of multi-  
ply paper, non-carbon)  
″
/ 101.6 to 254mm  
Paper thickness:  
″
″
″
/ 0.07 to 0.11 mm (one-ply)  
2
Paper weight:  
Copies:  
14 to 22 lbs. / 52 to 82 g/m / 45 to 70 kg (one-ply)  
2
11 to 14 lbs. / 40 to 52 g/m / 34 to 45 kg (multi-ply)  
Original + 1 or 2 (Normal Mode)  
Original + 3 or 4 (Multi-Part Mode)  
* Multi-Part Mode is recommended when using  
optional pull tractor unit.  
Fanfold (with optional pull tractor feeder)  
Paper width:  
4
″
to 10.0  
0.00276 to 0.00433  
0.01378 / 0.35 mm maximum (total thickness of multi-  
ply paper, non-carbon)  
″
/ 101.6 to 254mm  
Paper thickness:  
″
″
″
/ 0.07 to 0.11 mm (one-ply)  
2
Paper weight:  
Copies:  
14 to 22 lbs. / 52 to 82 g/m / 45 to 70 kg (one-ply)  
2
11 to 14 lbs. / 40 to 52 g/m / 34 to 45 kg (multi-ply)  
Original + 1 or 2 (Normal Mode)  
Original + 3 or 4 (Multi-Part Mode)  
Labels  
Backing sheet:  
Thickness  
4.  
5″  
to 10.0″ / 114 to 254mm  
Backing sheet:  
Total:  
0.00276  
″
to 0.00354  
″
/ 0.07 to 0.09mm  
0.0075  
″
/ 0.19mm max.  
Emulation  
Interface  
Standard Mode:  
IBM Mode:  
Standard:  
EPSON ESC/P (9-pin)  
Proprinter III  
Centronics parallel  
RS-232C serial  
Option:  
Ribbon Type  
On-carriage, dedicated  
Monochrome (Y9WH), Black only  
Ribbon Life  
2.5 million characters (Draft 10 cpi)  
Dimensions and Weight  
Width:  
17.6  
″
″
/ 448mm  
/ 355 mm  
Depth:  
13.9  
Height:  
Weight:  
120V AC  
7.3  
16.1 lbs. / 7.3 kg  
10%/–17%, 230V AC +14%/–13%; 50/60Hz  
″
/ 186 mm  
Power Supply  
+
(depending on country of purchase)  
Power Consumption  
Options  
11W during standby / 50W during ASCII draft printing  
PT-10HA Pull Tractor Unit  
SF-10HA Single-Bin Automatic Sheet Feeder  
IS-8H192 Serial Interface Unit  
SPC-8K Serial-To-Parallel Converter  
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Appendix C: Interface Pin Outs  
Parallel Interface  
Pin  
Name  
Function  
1
2
STROBE  
DATA0  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
DATA5  
DATA6  
DATA7  
ACK  
Goes low for 0.5µs when active.  
These signals represent information for the 1st through 8th bit of parallel data,  
respectively. Each signal is HIGH when data is logical 1, and LOW when logical  
0.  
≥
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19 - 30  
31  
32  
33  
34 - 35  
36  
10µs low to acknowledge receipt of data.  
BUSY  
Printer sets line low when ready to receive data.  
High when paper runs out.  
High when printer is on-line.  
Printer ignores this signal  
Not used.  
PAPER  
SELECT  
AFXT  
S-GND  
F-GND  
+5V  
Signal ground  
Frame ground  
+5V DC output from printer  
Twisted pair ground return  
Printer is reset when this signal goes low.  
Low when printing cannot continue due to error.  
External ground  
GND  
RESET  
ERROR  
EXT GND  
Not used  
SELECT IN  
Printer ignores this signal  
Optional Serial Interface (IS-8H192 and SPC-8K)  
Pin  
Name  
Function  
1
F-GND  
TXD  
Frame ground  
Data from printer  
Data to printer  
Always space  
2
3
RXD  
RTS  
4
5
CTS  
Space when computer is ready to send data. Printer ignores this signal.  
6
Not used.  
7
GND  
RCH  
DTR  
Signal ground  
8 - 10  
11  
Not used.  
Printer sets line to space when ready to receive data. Same signal as Pin 20.  
12 - 19  
20  
Not used.  
Printer sets line to space when ready to receive data.  
Not used.  
21 - 25  
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Appendix D: Character Sets  
Standard Italic Character Set #2  
International Character Set  
The character codes shown in the table are hexadecimal.  
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IBM Character Set #2  
Code Page #437 (IBM-PC)  
Character Set #1  
Other characters are the same as those for Character Set #2.  
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IBM Special Character Set  
The following characters can be printed  
using the <ESC> ^ command.  
Code Page #850  
Multi-lingual  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #860  
Portuguese  
Code Page #861  
Icelandic  
Other characters are the same as those for Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #437.  
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Code Page #863  
Canadian French  
Code Page #865  
Nordic  
Other characters are the same as those for Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3840  
Code Page #866  
IBM-Russian  
Russian  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
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Code Page #3843  
Polish  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3841  
Gost-Russian  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3845  
Code Page #3844  
CS2  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Hungarian  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
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Code Page #3847  
Code Page #3846  
Turkish  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Brazil-ABNT  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3848  
Brazil-ABICOMP  
The other characters are the same as in  
code page #437.  
Code Page #852  
Latin-2  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
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Code Page #1001  
Arabic  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #737  
Greek  
Code Page #851  
Greek  
Other characters are the same as those for Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #437.  
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Code Page #928  
Code Page #869  
Greek  
Greek  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #772  
Code Page #2001  
Lithuanian  
Lithuanian-KBL  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
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Code Page #3001  
Estonian1  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #774  
Lithuanian  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3011  
Latvian1  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3002  
Estonian2  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
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Code Page #3021  
Code Page #3012  
Latvian2  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Bulgarian  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3041  
Maltese  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
Code Page #3031  
Hebrew  
Other characters are the same as those for  
Code Page #437.  
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Appendix E: Printer Control Codes  
This appendix lists the printer’s control commands. It gives the name of each control  
command, along with the applicable emulation mode (Standard, IBM, or Both), and the  
applicable ASCII code.  
Font and Character Set Control Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Select italic  
STD  
STD  
Both  
Both  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
IBM  
STD  
Both  
IBM  
IBM  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
ESC 4  
ESC 5  
ESC 6  
ESC 7  
Cancel italic  
Select Character Set #2  
Select Character Set #1  
Select Draft resident font  
ESC I00H  
ESC I01H  
ESC I02H  
ESC I03H  
ESC I04H  
ESC I05H  
ESC I06H  
ESC I07H  
ESC I0BH  
ESC I0FH  
ESC Rn  
Select 12 CPI Draft resident font  
Select NLQ resident font  
Select Draft resident font  
Select Draft download font  
Select 12 CPI Draft download font  
Select Draft double-strike download font  
Select NLQ download font  
Select NLQ italic resident font  
Select NLQ italic download font  
Select international character set  
Set Code Page  
ESC [T  
Print characters from all character chart  
Print one character from all character chart  
Select type face  
ESC \n1 n2  
ESC ^n  
ESC kn  
Assign character table  
ESC (t  
Select character table  
ESC tn  
Select /cancel NLQ print mode  
ESC xn  
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Print Pitch Control Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Select condensed print  
Same as SI  
Both  
STD  
Both  
STD  
STD  
IBM  
SI  
ESC SI  
SO  
Select one line expanded print  
Same as SO  
ESC SO  
DC2  
Cancel condensed print  
Set print pitch to pica  
Cancel one-line expanded print  
Set print pitch to elite  
Set print pitch to elite  
Set print pitch to pica  
Cancel proportional print  
Select proportional print  
Cancel expanded print  
Select expanded print  
Cancel proportional print  
Select proportional print  
DC2  
Both  
IBM  
DC4  
ESC :  
ESC M  
ESC P  
ESC P00H  
ESC P01H  
ESC W0  
ESC W1  
ESC p0  
ESC p1  
STD  
STD  
IBM  
IBM  
Both  
Both  
STD  
STD  
Top/Bottom Margin and Vertical Tab Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Advance paper to next vertical tab position  
Select VFU channels  
Both  
STD  
Both  
Both  
Both  
IBM  
VT  
ESC /n  
Set vertical tab positions  
Set bottom margin  
ESC Bn…NULL  
ESC Nn  
Cancel bottom margin  
ESC O  
Set all tabs to power on defaults  
Set VFU in a channel  
ESC R  
STD  
ESC bnm…NULL  
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Special Print Mode Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Set master print mode  
Cancel underlining  
STD  
Both  
Both  
Both  
Both  
Both  
Both  
Both  
Both  
Both  
IBM  
ESC!  
ESC-0  
ESC-1  
ESC E  
ESC F  
ESC G  
ESC H  
Select underlining  
Select emphasized print  
Cancel emphasized print  
Select double-strike print  
Cancel double-strike print  
Select superscripts  
ESC S0  
ESC S1  
ESC T  
Select subscripts  
Cancel super/subscripts  
Cancel upperlining  
ESC _0  
ESC _1  
Select upperlining  
IBM  
Bit Image Graphic Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Select bit image mode  
STD  
STD  
Both  
Both  
Both  
Both  
STD  
ESC *m n1 n2  
ESC ? n1 n2  
ESC K n1 n2  
ESC L n1 n2  
ESC Y n1 n2  
ESC Z n1 n2  
ESC ^ n0 n1 n2  
Redefine bit image mode  
8-pin single-density bit image  
8-pin double-density bit image  
8-pin double-density bit image, double-speed  
8-pin quadruple density bit image  
9-pin bit image mode  
Form Feed and Related Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Advance paper to top of next page (form feed)  
Return to top line of current page  
Both  
STD  
IBM  
FF  
ESC FF  
ESC 4  
Set top of form to current position  
Set page length to  
Set page length to  
n
n
inches  
lines  
Both  
Both  
ESC C 00H n  
ESC Cn  
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Line Spacing Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Advance paper one line (line feed)  
Reverse paper one line  
Both  
STD  
Both  
IBM  
STD  
IBM  
Both  
STD  
IBM  
Both  
IBM  
STD  
LF  
ESC LF  
ESC 0  
Set line spacing to 1/8  
″
Set line spacing to 7/72  
″
ESC 1  
Set line spacing to 1/6  
″
ESC 2  
Execute ESC A  
ESC 2  
Set line spacing to  
Set line spacing to  
n
/216  
″
ESC 3n  
ESC An  
ESC An  
ESC Jn  
ESC ]  
n/72  
″
Define line spacing to  
One time feed of /216  
Reverse line feed  
One time reverse feed of  
n
/72  
″
n
″
n
/216  
″
ESC jn  
Download Character Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Cancel download character set  
Select download character set  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
IBM  
ESC %0  
ESC %1  
Define download characters in RAM  
Copy standard ROM font into RAM  
Define download characters in RAM  
ESC &00H  
ESC :00H n 00H  
ESC =  
Horizontal Print Position Control Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Move print head to next horizontal tab position  
Return print head to left margin (carriage return)  
Move print head to absolute horizontal position  
Both  
Both  
STD  
STD  
IBM  
IBM  
Both  
STD  
IBM  
HT  
CR  
ESC $n1 n2  
ESC SPn  
ESC 5 00H  
ESC 5 01H  
ESC Dn…NULL  
ESC Qn  
Add  
n
dot spaces between characters  
Cancel automatic line feed  
Select automatic line feed  
Set horizontal tab positions  
Set right margin  
Set left and right margins  
ESC X n1 n2  
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Horizontal Print Position Control Commands (Continued)  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Move print head to specified horizontal position  
STD  
STD  
STD  
ESC \ n1 n2  
Justification  
ESC an  
Set left margin  
ESC ln  
Other Commands  
Description  
Mode  
ASCII Code  
Sound printer bell  
Both  
Both  
Both  
STD  
Both  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
STD  
IBM  
BEL  
Move printer head back one space (backspace)  
Set printer on line  
BS  
DC1  
Set printer off line  
DC3  
Cancel line in print buffer  
Delete last character sent  
ASF control  
CAN  
DEL  
ESC EMn  
ESC #  
ESC <  
ESC =  
ESC >  
ESC 8  
ESC 9  
ESC @  
ESC Q03H  
ESC U0  
ESC U1  
ESC hn  
ESC j  
ESC [@  
ESC [K  
ESC w0  
ESC w1  
Cancel MSB control  
One-line uni-directional printing  
Set MSB to logical 0  
Set MSB to logical 1  
Disable paper out detect  
Enable paper out detect  
Initialize printer  
Deselect printer  
Cancel uni-directional printing  
Select uni-directional printing  
Select double or quadruple size  
Stop printing  
Both  
Both  
STD  
IBM  
Control character height, width, line spacing  
Set initial condition  
IBM  
IBM  
Cancel double-high mode  
Select double-high mode  
STD  
STD  
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Appendix F: Glossary  
adjustment lever Controls the darkness of the printing by adjusting for the thickness  
of the paper you are printing on.  
Centronics cable Parallel cable normally used to connect the printer to the  
computer.  
control code  
A numeric code that instructs the printer to perform an operation.  
For example, the computer sends the printer a form feed control  
code (12) to tell it to eject the current page.  
Electronic DIP  
Switch settings  
Printer settings that take effect when you switch on the printer.  
You can change these settings using the control panel.  
emulation  
Ability of one printer to act like (emulate) another type of printer.  
hexadecimal  
dump  
Printout of all character codes and control codes as they are  
received by the printer, along with their hexadecimal values.  
multi-part forms Forms that consist of more than one sheet. This printer can print  
on forms that have up to five sheets.  
NLQ font  
off-line  
Near letter-quality font.  
Printer mode in which the printer will not accept data or continue  
printing.  
on-line  
Printer mode in which the printer is ready to print.  
paper parking  
Moving fanfold paper into a position that allows printing of cut-  
sheets without removing the fanfold paper from the printer.  
print head  
The component of the printer that transfers the image to the paper.  
Mode that reduces printing noise. Also reduces printing speed.  
Quiet Mode  
release lever  
Releases the paper. This lever must be in the cut-sheet position for  
cut-sheet paper and in the fanfold position for fanfold paper.  
serial-to-parallel Option that makes it possible to connect the printer to a computer  
interface converter via a serial interface instead of the standard Centronics parallel  
interface.  
tear-off function Function that moves fanfold paper to a position where it can be  
torn off.  
tractors  
Mechanisms that control the movement of fanfold paper.  
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Appendix G: Control Panel Operation Guide  
POWER  
HS-DRAFT/DRAFT  
BANK  
A1  
SW  
D4  
E5  
F6  
10 CPI  
12 CPI  
COND  
PROP  
ROMAN  
SANSERIF  
COURIER  
PRESTIGE  
ORATOR  
B2  
MICRO FEED  
C3  
SET/EJECT  
PARK  
FONT  
PITCH  
FORM FEED  
LINE FEED  
PRINT  
ON LINE  
EXIT  
EDS  
BANK  
SWITCH  
STATUS  
ON/OFF  
Font Selection  
Pitch Selection  
Set/Eject/Park  
Form Feed  
Back ward  
Line Feed  
Forward  
On-Line  
Panel Macro  
Set TOF  
Micro Feed  
Auto Loading Position Change Mode  
Buffer Clear & All Reset  
OFF-LINE  
ON-LINE  
Quiet Mode  
Tear off (Long)  
Tear off (Short)  
Long Test  
Off-Line  
Font Lock  
Pitch Lock  
Multi-part Mode  
Hex Dump Mode  
Short Test  
Font & Pitch Lock  
EDS Mode  
Dot-Adjustment Mode  
POWER-ON  
Bank  
Left  
Switch  
Right  
Status  
Next  
On/Off  
Print  
Exit  
Exit  
EDS MODE  
DOT-ADJUSTMENT MODE  
Paper Loading  
Back ward  
Forward  
Cancel  
Set  
Save  
Factory settings  
AUTO LOADING POSITION CHANGE MODE  
Note:  
A dot means press and hold and an arrow means to just press. A dot and arrow  
tied together means hold one while pressing the other.  
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Gost-Russian 67  
Greek 69, 70  
Hebrew 72  
A
application printer selection  
checking 58  
ASF 45  
Hungarian 67  
IBM-Russian 67  
Icelandic 66  
Auto LF  
selecting 32  
Latin-2 66  
auto load position  
changing 25  
Auto Tear-off  
selecting 32  
AUTOEXEC.BAT 59  
automatic sheet feeder 31, 45  
Latvian1 71  
Latvian2 72  
Lithuanian #772 70  
Lithuanian #774 71  
Lithuanian-KBL 70  
Maltese 72  
Multi-lingual 65, 69  
Nordic 66  
B
Polish 67  
bidirectional printing 32  
Portuguese 65  
Russian 66  
C
selecting 34  
carton contents 2  
character pitch  
setting 22  
Character Set  
IBM #1 64  
Turkish 68  
connecting  
to a power outlet 11  
to your computer 18  
control panel  
printer 20  
control panel settings  
saving 26  
CR centering  
setting 34  
IBM #2 64  
IBM Special 65  
international 63  
standard italic 63  
tables 63  
Character Table  
selecting 31  
Code Page  
cut-sheet paper  
ejecting 23  
manual feeding 43  
specifications 41  
Arabic 68  
Brazil-ABICOMP 68  
Brazil-ABNT 68  
Bulgarian 62  
Canadian French 66  
CS2 67  
D
default printer selection  
checking 58  
dot alignment  
adjusting 51  
Estonian1 71  
Estonian2 71  
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Drive Setup  
checking 58  
unparking 17  
selecting 21  
font  
Font Lock Mode  
entering 21  
form feed 23  
front cover  
opening 4  
E
EDS Mode  
auto LF with CR 32  
auto tear-off 32  
automatic sheet feeder 31  
character set 34  
character table 31  
code page 34  
G
glossary 78  
graphics direction  
selecting 32  
CR centering 34  
default settings 28  
emulation 31  
H
entering 28  
exiting 30  
hexadecimal dump 50  
graphics direction 32  
line spacing 32  
Multi-Part Mode 32  
NLQ font 39  
I
initialization 27  
input buffer 31  
interface pin outs  
page length 34  
paper out detector 31  
print mode 33  
print pitch 33  
optional serial interface 62  
parallel interface 62  
international character set  
selecting 34  
printing switch settings 30  
Quiet Print Mode 33  
RAM usage 31  
selecting a bank 29  
selecting a switch 29  
settings 31  
L
labels  
specifications 42  
line feed 23  
line spacing  
setting 32  
switch settings 29  
using 28  
zero style 32  
eject 23  
M
Electronic DIP Switches 28  
emulation 31  
macro  
saving 26  
manual sheet feeding 63  
micro feed 23  
MS-DOS  
setting up for printing 40  
Multi-part Mode  
entering 27  
F
fanfold paper  
form feed 23  
parking 17, 23  
printing on 16  
specifications 62  
tear-off function 18, 24  
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platen knob  
installing 6  
N
NLQ font  
port  
selecting 39  
checking 59  
parallel 19  
O
off-line  
print mode  
selecting 33  
print pitch  
selecting 33  
printer buffer  
clearing 26  
printing  
problem 52  
problems  
switching to 20  
ON-LINE  
indicator 20  
on-line  
switching to 20  
options 45  
automatic sheet feeder 45  
pull tractor unit 46  
serial interface unit 46  
serial-to-parallel converter 48  
causes and solutions 52  
dark printing 54  
erratic operation 57  
excessive noise 55  
hot printer case 55  
incorrect characters 56  
left margin movement 56  
line spacing 53  
P
page length  
setting 34  
paper  
automatic feeding 43  
malformed graphics 54  
no printing 52  
fanfold 16  
handling 41  
overprinting lines 53  
paper feed 53  
loading 12  
micro feed 23  
power supply 52  
recommended print area 16  
setting top of form 24  
thickness adjustment 42  
print quality 54  
printing past paper edge 55  
smudged forms 54  
sudden stoppage 57  
wrong number of lines 54  
paper eject 23  
paper guide  
installing 9  
standing up 10  
paper jams 44  
pull tractor unit 46  
Q
Quiet Print Mode 24  
selecting 33  
paper out detector 31  
paper type  
selecting 44  
parallel cable 18  
Pitch Lock Mode  
entering 22  
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R
Z
ribbon cartridge  
installing 6  
zero style  
selecting 32  
removing 8  
taking up slack in 7  
S
serial interface unit 46  
serial-to-parallel converter 48  
setup  
printer 1  
specifications  
cut-sheet paper 41  
fanfold paper 41  
labels 42  
printer 60  
serial interface unit 67  
serial-to-parallel converter 65  
system software settings  
MS-DOS 59  
Windows 58  
T
tear-off function 18, 24  
test  
long 50  
short 49  
test print 49  
top of form  
setting 24  
troubleshooting 49  
guide 52  
U
unidirectional printing 32  
unpacking 2, 4  
V
voltage 2, 11  
W
Windows checking 58  
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Worldwide Headquarters  
STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.  
536 Nanatsushinya, Shimizu,  
Shizuoka, 424-0066, Japan  
STAR MICRONICS ASIA LTD.  
Rm 1802-6, 18/F., Tower 2, Enterprise Square  
9 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay Hong Kong  
Tel: 852-2796-2727, Fax: 852-2799-9344  
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