Star-micronics LC-8211+ Instrukcja Użytkownika

LC-8211+ USER’S MANUAL DOT MATRIX PRINTER HBF12II 80825110

General guide 3 General guide The following illustrations show the major components of your printer. Front coverAdjustment leverPaper guidePower

93Special Print Mode Commands Description Mode ASCII CodeSet master print mode STDESC!Cancel underlining BothESC-0Select underlining BothESC-1Select e

94 Printer Control CodesLine Spacing Commands Description Mode ASCII CodeAdvance paper one line (line feed) BothLFReverse paper one line STDESC LF

95Horizontal Print Position Control CommandsDescription Mode ASCII CodeMove print head to next horizontal tab positionBoth HTReturn print head to left

96 Printer Control CodesSelect uni-directional printing BothESC U1Control character height, width, line spacing IBMESC [@Set initial condition IBM

97Appendix F: Glossaryadjustment leverControls the darkness of the printing by adjusting for the thickness of the paper you are printing on.Centronic

98Appendix G: Control Panel Operation GuideNote:A dot means press and hold and an arrow means to just press. A dot and arrow tied together means hold

A application printer selectionchecking 75 auto LF with CR 26 auto load positionchanging 20 auto tear-off 26 AUTOEXEC.BAT 63, 75 B bidirectional

eject 18 Electronic DIP Switches 23 emulation 25 F fanfold paperautomatic feeding 58 form feed 18 loading 9 parking 14, 18 perforations 13pri

print mode 27print mode setting 19print pitch 27printinggetting ready 42Windows 43problemscauses and solutions 68dark printing 70erratic operation 73e

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4 Printer Setup Removing the protective materials Protective sheets and a piece of cardboard are inserted into the printer to protect components

Opening the front cover 5 Opening the front cover ❏ Hook your fingers under the two small tabs on either side of the front cover and pull forward

6 Printer Setup Important! Never try to move the print head while the printer is plugged into a power outlet. Doing so can damage the printer. I

Removing the ribbon cassette 7 Removing the ribbon cassette Use the following procedure to remove the ribbon cassette from the printer when you

8 Printer Setup Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off ❏ Plug the power cord of the printer into a standard power outlet whos

Loading fanfold paper 9 Loading fanfold paper This section tells you how to load fanfold paper. Note that you can also use cut-sheet paper and m

10 Printer Setup ❏ Set the release lever on the back of the printer to the fanfold position. ❏ Set the adjustment lever to the value that matche

Loading fanfold paper 11 Note that there is a guide inside the printer in front of the left tractor. The ▼ mark of the guide indicates where the

12 Printer Setup❏ Press the control panel’s LF button and the paper will feed to the starting position.

Printing on fanfold paper 13Printing on fanfold paperWhen printing on fanfold paper, take care not to print too close to the perforations that sep

14 Printer SetupParking fanfold paperIt is not necessary to remove fanfold paper currently loaded in the printer in order to print on cut-sheet pa

Connecting to your computer 15Connecting to your computerThe computer sends data to the printer through a cable. This printer does not come with a

16 Printer Setup❏ 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:C

17Chapter 2: Control Panel OperationsThe control panel gives you push-button control over the printer’s power and paper feed operations. It also incl

18 Control Panel OperationsPaper loading❏Prepare either cut-sheet or fanfold paper for feeding.For details on how to prepare for paper feeding, se

Micro feed 19Micro feedUse the following operation to feed the paper in very small increments. This makes it possible to align the print head exac

20 Control Panel OperationsSelecting a font❏Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).❏ Press FONT to change the font selec

Saving a macro 21❏ Press FONT to feed the paper to the starting position.❏ Feed the paper so the print head is located where you want the new auto

22 Control Panel OperationsClearing the printer’s bufferWhen the printer receives data from a computer, it temporarily stores it in a memory calle

Trademark acknowledgments LC-8211, LC-8211+, LC24-30, LC24-300, NX-2450, NX-2480, SPC-8K : Star Micronics Co. Ltd. LQ-850, LQ-860, LQ-1050, LQ-1060 :

23Chapter 3: Using the EDS ModeThe letters “EDS” stand for “Electronic DIP Switches.” Just like the small DIP switches that are used by many computer

24 Using the EDS ModeSelecting a bank❏While in the EDS Mode, use the control panel’s FONT button to select a bank. Indicators on the left side of

Printing the current switch settings 25Printing the current switch settings❏In the EDS Mode, hold down the control panel’s ON LINE button and pres

26 Using the EDS ModeSwitch 4: Not usedSwitch 5: Paper Out DetectorSpecifies whether the printer’s paper out detector is enabled (ON) or disabled

EDS Mode Settings 27Switch 5: Zero StyleSpecifies whether a normal zero (ON) or a slashed zero (OFF) will be used. Selecting Normal (ON) prints ze

28 Using the EDS ModeBANK DSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4: Page LengthTurn these switches on or off to form the pattern that matches the Page Length setting

EDS Mode Settings 29BANK ESwitches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Code Page/International Character SetIf your EDS settings specify IBM emulation (Bank A, Swit

30 Using the EDS ModeA code page is the set of symbols and characters that your printer can print. Your printer converts ASCII hexadecimal data ac

EDS Mode Settings 31#3846 Turkish Turkey#3847 Brazil-ABNT#3848 Brazil-ABICOMP#852 Latin-2Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia

32 Using the EDS ModeIf your EDS settings specify Standard emulation (Bank A, Switch 1 ON) with the italic character table (Bank A, Switch 2 OFF),

About this manual This manual describes how to set up, use, and care for the Star LC-8211+ printer. The following is a list of what you can expect to

EDS Mode Settings 33BANK FSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: LQ Font SelectionTurn these switches on or off to form the pattern that identifies the font you

34Chapter 4: User Setup UtilityThe User Setup Utility is included on the floppy disk that comes with the printer. It allows you to change the EDS set

Starting the User Setup Utility 35❏ Pull down the list of available languages under Language: and double-click the one you want to use.❏ Click the

36 User Setup UtilityWhen you start the User Setup Utility, it reads and displays the last settings that were sent to the printer by the utility.N

Adjusting the dot alignment 37To select a setting box❏ Click on the box you want to select or move to it by using your keyboard’s Tab or arrow key

38 User Setup UtilityChanging the printer port❏Click on Port or press the F8 function key.❏ Select the port you want to use by double-clicking on

Importing setup data from a configuration file 39Importing setup data from a configuration file❏Click on File or press the F3 function key.❏ Select

40 Chapter 5: Using the Printer with Windows 3.1 This chapter contains specific information you need to know when using the printer with Microsoft W

Setting up for printing with Microsoft Windows 3.1 41 ❏ Click Add and the dialog box will expand to show a List of Printers. ❏ In the List of

42 Using the Printer with Windows 3.1 ❏ Double-click on the name of the printer model you just installed to select it as the default printer. ❏

Contents Chapter 1: Printer Setup ... 1 Choosing a place for the printer ... 1Unpacking the printer ... 2General guide ... 3Removing the protective m

Printing a document 43 ❏ From this window you select buttons that let you control a wide variety of printer setup parameters. This manual does n

44 Using the Printer with Windows 3.1Note:The actual appearance of the Print window may differ somewhat depending on the application you are usi

Selecting fonts in Windows applications 45❏ Insert the disk that contains the fonts into one of your computer’s disk drives. This explanation assu

46Chapter 6: Using the printer with Windows 95This chapter describes how to use the printer with Microsoft Windows 95. The following topics are cover

Setting up the printer in Windows 95 47❏ When the above window is displayed, make sure the Local printer radio button is checked. Then click on t

48 Using the printer with Windows 95❏ Select the language or language group you want to use by clicking on it.❏ Select the printer model name (“St

Preparing to print 49❏ Click on the Next button.❏ Select whether to print out a test page by clicking on the appropriate radio button.❏ Click on t

50 Using the printer with Windows 95❏ Double-click on the icon bearing the name of the printer (Star LC-8211) in the Printers window. A window app

Printing a document 51Printing a documentWindows 95 applications always print to the currently selected default printer. If you want to change the

52 Using the printer with Windows 95Installing TrueType fontsTo install the TrueType fonts that are on the floppy disk accompanying this printer,

Chapter 3: Using the EDS Mode ... 23 About EDS Mode settings ... 23Entering the EDS Mode ... 23Selecting a bank ... 24Selecting a switch ... 24Changi

53 Chapter 7: Using the Printer with OS/2 Warp This chapter contains specific information about using the printer with IBM OS/2 Warp. It will also s

54 Using the Printer with OS/2 Warp Getting ready to print There are several steps to set up the printer before using it. You must select the pr

55 Chapter 8: Using the Printer with MS-DOS This chapter contains information about how to use the printer with applications software running under

56 Chapter 9: Paper Handling Your printer is designed to print on a variety of paper types. This chapter tells you everything you need to know about

Adjusting for paper thickness 57 Labels Backing sheet: 4.5” to 12” / 114 to 305mmThickness:Backing sheet 0.0028” to 0.0035” / 0.07 to 0.09mmTota

58 Paper Handling The following table provides a general guide for setting the adjustment lever. Experiment with different settings until you fi

Manual sheet feeding 59Manual sheet feedingYou can use the following procedure to manually feed cut-sheet paper into the printer.❏ Make sure that

60 Paper Handling❏ Adjust the paper guide to the position you want.Note that the ▼ mark of the guide indicates where the left margin of the printi

Clearing paper jams 61Note:If you are inserting letterhead paper, insert the sheet so that it is face up with the letterhead portion up.Clearing p

62Chapter 10: Optional AccessoryThis chapter explains how to connect and set up the following optional accessory that is available for this printer:❏

Chapter 7: Using the Printer with OS/2 Warp ... 53 Setting up for printing with OS/2 Warp ... 53Getting ready to print ... 54Printing a document ...

Setting the converter’s DIP switches 63❏ Plug the other end of the serial cable into your computer’s serial ports. Serial ports are usually marked

64 Optional AccessoryData LengthParityProtocolBaud RateSwitch 1 Data Length DOS/Windows SettingON 8 bits 8OFF 7 bits 7Switch 2 Switch 5 Parity DOS

65Appendix A: TroubleshootingThe appendix will provide help if you experience problems with your printer. It tells you how to test the printer, how t

66 TroubleshootingNote:Test printing prints across the entire width of the carriage. Make sure that the printer is loaded with the widest paper av

67❏ While holding down the control panel’s LF and ON LINE buttons, turn the printer back on to enter the Dot Adjustment Mode.The printer will print so

68 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting guideUse the following table to help track down the causes of problems and to determine the best solution to dea

69Printer test works, but printer will not print out data from the attached computer.The interface cable is connected incorrectly or damaged.Check to

70 TroubleshootingIncorrect number of lines are printed on the page.Auto line feed with carriage return is enabled.Use the EDS Mode or the User Se

71Printer 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

72 TroubleshootingLeft margin moves to the right during printing.The paper is not loaded correctly, causing the print head to jam.Remove all paper

1 Chapter 1: Printer Setup This chapter contains important information on setting up your printer. Be sure to read this chapter carefully before usi

73Some characters are printed incorrectly.Inappropriate settings are selected by your application program.Choose different settings in your appli

74 TroubleshootingChecking system software settings in WindowsWhenever you have problems printing from a Windows application, you should check the

75To check the application printer selection❏ Select Print from the application’s File menu, and a window appears listing available printers.❏ Check t

76Appendix B: SpecificationsPrinting System Serial Impact Dot-MatrixPrinting Speed Pitch Draft (cps/dpi) LQ (cps/dpi)Pica (10 cpi) 225/120H 75/360HEli

77Paper Cut-sheetPaper width: 5.5″ to 12″ / 140 to 305 mmPaper length: 5.5″ to 11″/ 140 to 280 mmPaper weight (1-ply): 14 to 42 lbs / 52 to 156 g/m2 /

78Appendix C: Interface Pin OutsParallel InterfacePin Name Function1 STROBE Goes low for ≥0.5µs when active.2 DATA0 These signals represent informati

79Appendix D: Character SetsStandard Italic Character SetInternational Character SetThe character codes shown in the table are hexadecimal.

80 Character SetsIBM Character Set #2Code Page #437 (IBM-PC)Character Set #1Other characters are the same as those for Character Set #2.

81IBM Special Character SetThe following characters can be printed using the <ESC> ^ command.Code Page #850Multi-lingualOther characters are the

82 Character SetsCode Page #863Canadian FrenchOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #865NordicOther characters are t

2 Printer Setup Unpacking the printer Check to make sure that the carton contains each of the items shown in the following illustration.If anyth

83Code Page #3843 PolishOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #3841 Gost-RussianOther characters are the same as those f

84 Character SetsCode Page #3847Brazil-ABNTOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #3846TurkishOther characters are th

85Code Page #1001Arabic Code Page #737GreekOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #851GreekOther characters are the same

86 Character Sets Code Page #928 GreekOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #869 GreekOther characters are the same

87 Code Page #3001 Estonian1Other characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #774 LithuanianOther characters are the same as those

88 Character Sets Code Page #3021 BulgarianOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #3012 Latvian2Other characters are

89 Code Page #3860 Rajvitee KUOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #3850 Standard KUOther characters are the same as th

90 Character SetsCode Page #3865Newsic TISOther characters are the same as those forCode Page #437.Code Page #3864Popular TISOther characters are

91Appendix E: Printer Control CodesThis appendix lists the printer’s control commands. It gives the name of each control command, along with the appl

92 Printer Control CodesPrint Pitch Control Commands Description Mode ASCII CodeSelect one line expanded print BothSOSame as SO STDESC SOSelect co