Page 1 USERS MANUAL LC24-20 MULTI-FONT DOT MATRIX PRINTER 80825525...
Page 2 The equipment may only be opened by qualified service representatives The above statement applies only to printers marketedin Germany Trademark Acknowledgements LC24-20, LC24-200, LC24-10, SF-1ODS, PT-1OZS, RC-32Z, DC-322, SPC-8K:Star Micronics Ltd. CO., IBM-PC, PS/2, PC-AT, Proprinter X24E, Proprinter 24P, PS/1 printer, PC-DOS: International Business Machines Corp.
Page 3 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is organized into eleven chapters. To learn how to make the best use of your printer you are urged to read through chapters 1 through 6. Chapters 7 through 11maybe treated as a reference guide for programming operations, etc.
Page 4 Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting This section shows a list of check points to follow if your printer is not working properly. It also includes details of some routine maintenance operations you can perform yourself. It is not, however, a complete service manual.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Printercomponents Summaryof printerfeatures Fontstyleexample Chapter 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER Printerplacement Unpackingand inspection Settingup Installingthe platenknob Removingthe frontcover Installingthe ribboncartridge Installingthe frontcover Installingthe paperguide Installingthe mutecover Connectingthe interfacecable Configuringyoursoftwarefor the printer Chapter 3 PAPER INSTALLATION AND USE Selectionof paper Adjustingthe printinggap Loadingfanfoldforms...
Page 6 Pitch lock Font lock Font and Pitch Dot adjustment mode Hexadecimal dump Switch combination functions Form feed Top of form Forward micro-feed Reverse micro-feed Changing the auto loading position Clearing the buffer/All reset Save macro definition Condition indicated by messages and tones Summary of display messages Summary of beep tones Chapter 5 DEFAULT SETTINGS-EDS MODE...
Page 7 Vertical position commands Horizontal position commands Graphics commands Download character commands Other printer commands Chapter 9 DOWNLOAD CHARACTERS Defining your own characters with Standard mode Assigning the character data Assigning a value of character space Sample program Defining your own characters with IBM mode Assigning the download character set Assigning the character dot pattern Assigning the Index Table data...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
chapter 1 This printer has a full complement of features, making it an excellent partner for a personal computer. It supports the EpsonlIBM printer commands and character sets, enabling it to print just about anything your computer can generate, both text and graphics. The selection of paper you can use is as varied as the types of documents you can produce.
Page 10: Printercomponents
PRINTER COMPONENTS Entry,slot [ridge slot ‘\ .“’ ... + -— ___ Power Pr’inthead Control panel Interface connector...
Page 11 Component Paper guide Release lever Front cover Mute cover Rear cover Entry slot Control panel Power switch Platen knob Interface connector Cartridge slot Print head Ribbon cartridge Adjustment lever Tractors Clamp lever Bail lever Description Aligns single sheets (cut forms) to help the printer detect when paper is inserted.
Page 12: Summaryof Printerfeatures
SUMMARY OF PRINTER FEATURES Feature Dot matrix (24-wire) impact printing Extensive software support AEC mode Multi-font support Carriage size Multi-speed printing Function High-Speed Draft, Draft and Letter-Quality print- ing. It is compatible with the Epson and IBM standard, and works with any software that supports those printers.
Page 13 Feature Character spacing LCD Control panel Font/Pitch Lock Quiet mode Graphics printing Paper parking Print styles Tear off function Multi-part forms Ribbon cartridge EDS mode Function Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17,20, and 24 CPI, as well as proportional spacing. Button control for fonts, pitches, paper move- ment, and paper park functions.
Page 14: Fontstyleexample
FONT STYLE EXAMPLE The following example shows the many font styles your printer can print. RESIDENT: Fc- 1 Orator Orator-2 Cinema FC-2Z : OCR-B OCR-A CODE 39 UPC/EAN FC-3Z : TW-Light H–Gothic Orane FC-5Z : Firenze FC- 10Z : SLQ Script FC- 11 Z : SLQ Roman SLQ TW-Light...
Page 15 dent LQ fonts Roman characters Courier characters, SCx.LPX. ch.a,qac...teti. Print p i t ches are : P i ca pi t ch ( 10 C~PI) , Elite Semi-condensed Pitch Lmdmsd :1ite pitch(20CPI), Normal proportional, Quad-s i z MI. 1 i ne Various r feat ur es :...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Setting Up The Printer
chapter2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER This chapter describes the following procedures If you have optional accessories, refer to Chapter 7 after setting Printer placement Unpacking the carton box Mounting the platen knob Installing the ribbon cartridge Configure your software for the printer PRINTER PLACEMENT Before you start setting up place on which to locate it.
Page 18: Unpackingand Inspection
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Now check each item in the box against Figure 2-1 to make sure that you have everything (there should be six items). If any of these items are missing, contact your supplier. Checkto makesure youhave allsixitems:1) Printer,2)Platen FigureZ-l.
Page 19 The optional accessories which you may have ordered with your printer are: Film ribbon cartridge (FZ24) Font cartridges (FC series) RAM cartridge (RC-32Z, DC-32Z) Serial-Parallel converter (SPC-8K) Automatic sheet feeder (SF- 10DS) Pull tractor unit (PT-1OZS) For details of the optional accessories, refer to Chapter 7.
Page 20: Settingup
SETTING UP Place the printer in the from the printer as shown in Figure 2-2. This packing material is intended to prevent damage to the printer while in transit. You will want 10keep all the packing material. along with the printer carton, in case you have to move the printer to a new location.
Page 21: Removing The Front Cover
Removing the front cover Open the front cover by 1 ifting up the back cover using the two grips on side. then remove the cover by pulling up (see Figure 2-4). FlgUre Z-4. (Jpen the hont cover, and remove It by pulllng up NOTE: You can keep the front cover installed on the printer, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Page 22: Installingthe Ribboncartridge
Installing the ribbon cartridge Now install the ribbon with the following procedure. 1. Take the slack out of the ribbon by turning the tension knob on the ribbon cartridge clockwise as shown by the arrow. Figure 2-6. Take out the slack of the ribbon by turning the tension knob on the ribbon cartridge. 2.
Page 23: Installing The Front Cover
3. Make sure that the ribbon is positioned between the print head and the print head shield as shown in Figure 2-8. 4. Take the slack out of the ribbon again by turning the tension knob. Figure 2-8. Make sure that the ribbon is positioned correctly. Installing the front cover After you have installed the ribbon cartridge, re-install the front cover.
Page 24: Installingthe Paperguide
Installing the paper guide Follow the procedure below to install the paper guide: 1. Insert the two slots on either side of the paper guide into the two tabs on the rear cover. 2. Place the paper guide horizontally, as shown in Figure 2-10. Figure 2-70.
Page 25: Connectingthe Interfacecable
Connecting the interface cable Connect the printer to your computer using a standard Centronics parallel interface cable. On a PS/2 or PC/AT-type computer, this means that you use the25-pin D-type connector at thecomputerend, and the Amphenol-type 36- pin connector at the printer end. The configuration of the printer’s connector is given in Chapter 11 should you need a cable for connecting to another computer.
Page 26: Configuringyoursoftwarefor The Printer
Electronic DIP Switch (EDS) mode. Choose one of the following (in order of preference) according to your selected Emulation mode. I IY I Standard (Epson) mode / IBMrnode Star LC24-20 Star LC24-200 Epson LQ-860 Epson LQ-850 Star LC24-10 You can also select one of NEC 24-wire printers to print graphics in the Standard emulation mode.
Page 27: Chapter 3 Paper Installation And Use
chapter 3 This chapter describes instructions for printing such as selecting paper types, iidjusting the printing gap, and installing paper. SELECTION OF PAPER Your printer accepts any of the following types of paper: Single sheets (cut forms) and stationary Use the friction feed or the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder. Fanfold forms Fanfold forms have holes along the sides and perforations between the sheets.
Page 28 NOTES: Never feed labels backward. Labels can easily peel off the backing and get stuck To remove labels from the paper path after you finish printing, first tear off the labels at a point before the paper slot. 2. Use labels only under normal operating conditions. The labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity.
Page 29: Adjustingthe Printinggap
ADJUSTING THE PRINTING GAP The distance between the print head and the platen can be adjusted to accommodate different paper thicknesses. The adjustment lever is located at the left side of the printer. Pushing the adjustment lever towards the rear of the printer narrows the gap;...
Page 30: Loadingfanfoldforms
LOADING FANFOLD FORMS This printer accepts fanfold forms up to 10” wide. This printer can feed fanfold forms either from the rear or from the bottom of the printer, as shown in Figure 3-3, Figure 3-3. Paper path for fanfold forms This section will take you through the procedures for loading, parking and unparking fanfold forms from the rear of the printer.
Page 31: Loadingthepaper
Loading the paper 1. Place a stack of fanfold paper behind and below the printer. 2. Turn the printer’s power OFF. 3. Pull the release lever toward the front of the printer ( ~ ). This has the effect of releasing the paper from the platen roller, and engaging the tractor feed.
Page 32 7. Open both tractor covers and mount the paper by aligning holes with the pins on the tractor unit. Figure 3-6. Mount the fanfold paper over the tractor units. Adjust the spacing of the tractor units by sliding them along the bar, using the clamp lever at the back of each unit to release and lock them in position.
Page 33 11.Turn on the power using the switch located at the front of the printer. The printer will beep, indicating that the paper is not yet fully loaded. A “PE>’ message will also flash on the LCD display to confirm this. Figure 3-8.
Page 34: Paperparking
Paper parking After loading fanfold paper with internal tractor unit, you do not have to unload it when you want to print on a cut sheet. The printer will “park” it for you if you follow the procedure below. To begin paper parking, start with the power ON, fanfold paper loaded in printing position, and the release lever toward the front of the printer ( &).
Page 35: Paperunparking
Paper unparking When you want to resume using fanfold paper, the procedure is as follows. 1. Remove all cut forms from the printer. 2. Mount the paper guide in the horizontal position. 3. Move the release lever toward the front of the printer ( !& ). 4, Move the bail lever forward.
Page 36: Loadingsinglesheets
LOADING SINGLE SHEETS This section will take you through the procedures for loading single sheets of paper. The paper path for cut forms is shown in Figure 3-11. Figure 3-11. Paper path for cut forms. If you are using the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder, refer to Chapter 7. Raise the paper guide in position on the rear cover of the printer.
Page 37 Turn on the power using the switch located at the front of the printer. The printer will beep, indicating that there is no paper in position for printing. The “PE” message will also flash on the LCD display to confirm this. Make sure that the release lever is at rear position ( m ).
Page 38 Figure 3-14. Pull the bail lever forward to load paper. 7. If you want to set the paper to a different position, set the printer off-line by pressing the I ON LINE the micro-feed function. (For details, refer to Chapter 4.) Ibutton, then set the paper position by using —.
Page 39: Chapter 4 Control Panel Operations
chapter4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS The control panel buttons can be pressed individually to perform the operations indicated by their names. Other functions can be achieved by holding these buttons down when you turn the printer’s power on, or by pressing the control panel buttons in combination. This chapter explains all the button and indicator functions.
Page 40: On Line
ON LINE The ~ button sets the printer on-line and off-line. The status ON LINE changes each time you press the button. When the printer is on-line, it can receive and print data from the computer and will be indicated by the ONLINE indicator being lit. When the printer is off-line,.it stops printing and sends the computer a signal indicating that it cannot accept data.
Page 41: Eject/Park
EJECT/PARK NOTE: This button has no effect if the bottom feed mode is selected. This button results in different functions depending on the position of the release lever. If the release lever is facing toward the rear of the printer for the cut forms ( ~ ), pressing this button ejects the PaPer.
Page 42: Font
FONT This button selects the font to be printed. Draft font is selected at power-up unless the default settings are changed. To change the font, set the printer off- line, then press the - lighted on the LCD display. The selections cycle in the following order: Font Roman Sanserif...
Page 43: Power-Upfunctions
POWER-UP FUNCTIONS In addition to their normal functions, all of the control panel buttons perform “special” functions if you hold them down while switching the power button Figure 4-2. Power-up functions of control panel Short test mode If the printer is turned on while the I printer will enter the short self-test mode, with the “PI”...
Page 44: Longtest Mode
Long test mode If the printer is turned on while the [ printer will enter the long self-test mode, with the “P2” message on the LCD display. The printer will print the version number of the printer’s ROM, the current Electronic DIP Switch (EDS) settingsand the current Dot Adjustment setting, followed by the entire character set printed in each font and pitch available.
Page 45: Printareatestmode
Print area test mode By holding the I EJECT/PARK / enter the print area test mode. You can find how many lines on your paper are available for printing with l/6-inch line feeding. The printer will show the “P3” message on the LCD display and print the first line message on the paper, then print the last line message after feeding to the bottom of the page.
Page 46: Dot Adjustment Mode
Dot adjustment mode This mode is used to adjust the vertical alignment of text and graphics on successive bi-directional passes. After a period of time, your printer may work itself out of alignment on left and right printing passes, appearing most visibly during graphics printing. This mode will probably be used very rarely.
Page 47 5. To change the mode for which the bi-directional adjustment is per- formed, press the I “DRAFT”, “DRAFT COND” and “BIT IMAGE”. Repeat the process for all print modes ONLINE DRAFT PAPERFEED I - DRAFT EJECT’PARK ] - DRAFT 6. To exit from this mode, press the -button. ADJUSTMENT DRAFT DRAFT...
Page 48: Hexadecimal Dump
Hexadecimal dump This feature is useful for programmers who are debugging printing programs and want to see the actual codes the printer is receiving, (Some computers change the codes the programmer intended.) In this mode, all data received will be printed in a hexadecimal dump format, rather than the control codes being acted on as command codes.
Page 49: Switch Combination Functions
SWITCH COMBINATION FUNCTIONS Several additional functions can be achieved by pressing the control panel buttons in combinations. L----J If you are using cut forms, this operation ejects the current page. If you are using fanfold forms, it feeds to the top of the next page. Press the 1 ON LINE Press the \...
Page 50: Forward Micro-Feed
Forward micro-feed For fine alignment, you can feed the paper forward in very small increments as follows: 1. Press the I ON LINE 2. Press the [ ON LINE 3. While holding the button. The paper will start advancing in a series of small steps. When you want to stop, release both buttons.
Page 51: Clearing The Buffer/All Reset
Clearing the buffer/All reset The printer stores received data in a large memory buffer. This creates a problem when you want to abandon a printingjob and restart: the printermtiy beholding more data in itsbufferthan it hasactuallyprinted.and this unprinted data must be cleared out before restarting. Turning power off is one way to clear the buffer, but there is another way: Halt the printing program on the computer.
Page 52 NOTE: You can store the following settings with this procedure. Current Font Current pitch Current auto-loading amount for cut forms Current auto-loading amount for fanfold forms Current auto-loading amount in ASF mode to be stored are controlled in Standard mode and IBM mode separately. Data For example, the data stored in the Standard mode are not effective in the IBM mode, and vice versa.
Page 53: Condition Indicated By Messages And Tones
CONDITIONS INDICATED BY MESSAGES AND TONES This section helps you identify the messages and the meanings of the tones. Summary of display messages Following table shows the summary of the messages on the LCD display. Meaninm and action LCD Message ;ROMAN 1 ROMAN LQ font is selected.
Page 54 LCD Message — Meanings and action Displuysin the EDS mode. Indicates the current status of the displayed EDS hank and switch number. Press the 1 Quiet mode is selected. Press the I to return to the Normal mode. Front panel setting are saved in the printer’s memory as a “MACRO”.
Page 55: Summary Of Beep Tones
Summary of beep tones Following table shows the summary of beep tones. Meanings Bee~ tones Two seconds Printer detects an error condition. tone Turn off the power switch and turn it on again. Long tone, once Printer detects an error condition. Turn off the power switch and turn it on again.
Page 57: Chapter 5 Default Settings-Eds Mode
chapter 5 DEFAULT SETTINGS-EDS MODE From the control panel you can change the parameters that define how your printer works. These parameters become your power-on settings. This function is called the Electronic DIP Switch (EDS) mode. HOW TO SET THE EDS MODE The EDS mode in this printer has 16functions that you can set as the power- on default.
Page 58: Functions Of The Eds Settings
FUNCTIONS OF THE EDS SETTINGS The printer stores the parameters that you can select from the control panel while in the EDS mode. A default is the setting that the printer will use if none is specifically selected by a program. When you first turn on or later reset your printer these default settings’will take effect.
Page 59 Switch A-1: Emulation Select the mode compatible with your computer and software. In the Standard/Epson mode. the printer operates likethe Epson LQ-860/850. In the IBM mode, it operates like the IBM Proprinter X24E/24P, P, S/l The ON position selects Standard/Epson mode. The OFF position selects IBM mode.
Page 60 Switch B-2: Paper-out When this switch is OFF the printer ignores the paper-out detector and prints down to (and beyond) the bottom edge. Switch B-4: This switch is used for technical purpose only. Leave this switch ON. Switch B-5: Printable area This printer can use two types of printing area format for single sheets (cut forms).
Page 61 Switches C-3 to C-5: Page Length Leave these switches ON if you will be using 11-inchforms. You will need to change the switches if you will be using a different page length as shown below: Page Length 11 inches/Letter 8 inches 11.7 inches/A4 12 inches 8.5 inches/Letter...
Page 62 International character sets differ in their assignment of 12 character codes in the Standard Italic character set. See the character tables in Chapter 11. With these switches you can select one of eight character sets as follows: Country U.S.A., France Germany England OFF OFF...
Page 63 Optional fonts (marked with*) can be selected only when the corre- sponding font cartridge is installed in the printer. If the corresponding font cartridge is not installed, the Roman is selected. Switch F-1: EDS Setting If you set this switch OFF, the current EDS settings are all cleared, and restores the Factory Settings.
Page 65: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
chapter 6 This chapter helps you identify printer conditions and problems that you can often correct yourself. Remember that your printer is a highly sophisticated electronic device, which also contains high voltage inside. For that reason, only carry out those operations described in this chapter.
Page 66 Printer test works, but printer does not print when attached to computer Probable Cause [ Action Printer cable has I Make sure that the printer cable is correctly connected at a problem. both ends, printer and computer. Problem with Refer to your application program manual. the application program.
Page 67 Printer does not feed paper Probable Cause I Action Paperisjamming. Remove all forms and pieces of paper. Bailleveris closed Open the bail lever. Bail lever automatically closed when before paper goes the paper goes through the bail lever location. throughthe baille- ver location.
Page 68 Incorrect number of lines on a page Probable Cause Action Paper is adjusted the top of form. See “Top of form” in Chapter 4. incorrectly. Paper has shifted Readjust forms. backwards after several forms printed correctly. Incorrect emula- Select the other emulation with the EDS setting. tion is selected.
Page 69 Characters are wrong or missing; formatting control codes do not work Probable Cause I Action Problem with the Refer to your application program manual. application program. Some wires are Printer needs repair. missing from the print head. Wrong default Check the current EDS setting. Modify the EDS setting. setting with EDS switches.
Page 70 Printer is unstable; Wrong characters are printed; Left margin changes; printing stops Probable Cause I Action Increase the humidity. Static electricity Move devices with electric motors away from the printer. is resulting from low humidity or interference from nearby electrical devices.
Page 71 Printer case is hot to the touch Action Probable Cause Printer’s vents Move object away from the air vents, including the are blocked. bottom of the printer. . Printer is noisy Probable Cause ] Action Move any objects that touch the printer. The printer vibrates.
Page 72 MAINTENANCE Essentially, your printer is a robust piece of equipment, but should be treated with a modicum of care in order to avoid malfunctions. For example: Keep your printer in a “comfortable” environment. Roughly speaking, if you are comfortable, then the environment is suitable for your printer (see Chapter 2).
Page 73: Chapter 7 Optional Accessories
chapter 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can select the following accessories as option. Automatic sheet feeder (SF- 10DS) Pull tractor unit (PT-1OZS) Font cartridges (FC series) RAM cartridge (RC-32Z, DC-32Z) Serial-Parallel Converter (SPC-8K) This chapter describes how to install and use these optional accessories. NOTE: When you install or remove the optional accessories, turn off the power switch.
Page 74: Setting Up
Setting up The procedure to install the ASF is: 1. Use the printer’s EDS mode to select ASF as “installed”. (For details, please refer to Chapter 5.) 2. Open the front cover by lifting up the back using the two grips on either side, then remove the cover by pulling up.
Page 75 6. Lower the rear side of the Automatic Sheet Feeder and attach it to the holder shaft. 7. Install the printer cover provided with the Automatic Sheet Feeder. Printer Figure 7-4. Install the printer cover. 8. Insert the hopper attachment on top of the hopper support section as shown in Figure 7-5.
Page 76: Loading Paper
NOTE: Set the front cover aside carefully after they have been removed from the printer. Reverse the procedure described above when removing the Automatic Sheet Feeder. Figure 7-6. Insert the stacker attachment. Loading paper 1. If fanfold paper has already been loaded in the printer, park the paper through the rear slot.
Page 77 4. Adjust the left paper guide to the desired left position by moving it horizontally in either direction. Figure 7-8. Adjust the paper guides to accommodate the width of the paper. 5. Adjust the right paper guide to accommodate the width of the paper. The guides should be adjusted to restrict the amount of horizontal play while allowing the paper to slide up and down freely between the two paper guides.
Page 78: Feeding A Single Sheet
8. Push the paper loading lever toward the rear of the printer. Figure 7-10. Push the paper loading lever to hold the paper stack. are ready to start printing with the Automatic Sheet Feeder. Now, Feeding a single sheet A single sheet of paper can also be fed manually with the Automatic Sheet Feeder.
Page 79: Pull Tractor Unit
PULL TRACTOR UNIT (PT-IOZS) You can use the Pull Tractor Unit to print on fanfold forms or multi-part forms through the bottom feed slot. Setting up The procedure to mount the Pull Tractor Unit is: Open the front cover by lifting up the back using the two grips on either side, then remove it.
Page 80 Figure 7-13. Install the Pull Tractor Unit onto the printer by pushing the lock levers. 6. Install the paper guide provided with the Pull Tractor Unit, as shown in Figure 7-14. 7. Install the printer cover provided with the Pull Tractor Unit. Printer co Figure 7-14.
Page 81: Loading Paper
Loading paper 1. Open the printer cover. 2. With the tractor covers open, guide the paper from the bottom of the printer, by a~igningholes with the pins on the tractor unit. Figure 7-15. Mount the fanfold paper from the bottom of the printer. Adjust the spacing of the tractor units by sliding them along the bar, using the clanm lever at the back of each unit to release and lock them in position.
Page 82 Figure 7-16. Close the tractor covers after adjust the spacing of the tractor umts by slung mem along me bar. 5. After setting upthe paper from the bottom of the printer, installthe printer cover. Printer Figure 7-17. Mounf the printer cover. you are ready to start printing with the Pull Tractor Unit.
Page 83: Font Cartridges And Ram Cartridges
FONT CARTRIDGES AND RAM CARTRIDGES This printer has five built-in LQ fonts, and a 16 K-byte printing buffer. You can add the following optional fonts or expand the printing buffer by installing optional cartridges (Font Cartridge or RAM Cartridge). [Optional Font Cartridges] I Font Name FC- 1Z Orator...
Page 84 To install or change a cartridge, follow the procedure below. 1. Turn off the power switch at the front of the printer, and open the front cover. 2. Remove the connector cover at the right side of the printer. Figure 7-18. Remove the connector cover at the right side of the printer. Push out the cap from the connector cover, as shown in Figure 7-19.
Page 85 5. Insert the cartridge into the.slot of the connector cover, and slide it all the way in. Figure 7-20. Insert the cartridge into the slot of the connector cover. Close the front cover. NOTE: Remount the cap on the connector cover if you are not using an optional cartridge.
Page 86: Interface Converter
INTERFACE CONVERTER (SPC-8K) To run the printer in serial mode. you should use the optional Serial/Parallel Converter (SPC-8K). The procedure to install the Converter is: Set the DIP switches on the SPC-8K before attaching it to the printer. (See next page for detailed information.) 7 - .
Page 87: Dip Switch Functions On The Converter
DIP Switch Functions on The Converter It is necessary to make compatible the data transfer conditions between the computer and the serial interface board with the DIP switch settings on the converter. Following table shows the functions of the DIP switches on the Serial- Parallel Converter.
Page 89: Chapter 8 Printer Control Commands
chapter 8 PRINTER CONTROL COMMANDS The printer has two emulation modes: Standard/Epson mode and IBM mode. In Standard/Epson mode. the printer emulates the functions of the Epson LQ- 860/850, and the graphics commands for NEC 24-wire printers. In IBM mode, the printer emulates the IBM Proprinter X24E/24P and PS/1 printer. Additional command codes are included as a superset of these emulations.
Page 90: Font Control Commands
FONT CONTROL COMMANDS Select print quality ASCII Mode <ESC> “X” Std. “Changesthe print quality according to the value of n, as shown be- low: Ignored if the FONT LOCK mode was selected during power-up. Select print quality ASCII Mode “d” <ESC>...
Page 91 Font Roman Sanserif Courier Prestige Script OCR-B OCR-A Orator Orator 2 TW-Light Letter Gothic (FC-lZ) Select italic characters ASCII Mode <ESC> “4” std. subsequent characters to be printed in italics. Causes Select upright characters Mode ASCII <ESC> “5” Std. Stops italic printing and causes subsequent characters to be printed upright.
Page 92 Double-strike printing Mode ASCII Both <ESC> “G” Causes subsequent characters to be printed in double-strike with a slight vertical paper motion in between, causing a thickening ‘of horizontal strokes. For bold print, use of double-strike is recommended in LQ mode, and combined use of emphasized and double-strike is recommended in draft mode.
Page 93 Select score ASCII Mode <ESC> “(” “-” std. <()> <1> Start score according to the values of }?1 Function 1 Underlining Strike-through Overlining Select ornament character Mode ASCII <ESC> “q” std. Selects an ornament character according to the value ofn, as shown below.
Page 94 Subscript Mode ASCII “s’” <1> Both <ESC> subsequent characters to be printed as subscripts. Does not Causes change the character pitch. Cancel superscript or subscript ASCII Mode <ESC> “T” Both Stops printing superscripts or subscripts and returns to normal printing. Decimal Hexadecimal 27 83...
Page 95: Character Set Commands
CHARACTER SET COMMANDS Select standard character set Mode ASCII <o> “t” Both <ESC> Std. <FS> “I” <O> Selects the standard character set. This is the power-up default in Standard mode if EDS switch D-1 is set to OFF. Select IBM character set Mode ASCII <ESC>...
Page 96 Select international character set Mode ASCII Std. <ESC> ‘“R” Selects an international according to the value of r?. Character set U.S.A France Germany England Denmark I Sweden Italy Spain I The first eight of these character sets (from U.S.A. to Spain I) can be selected as power-up default by EDS switches D-2 to D-4.
Page 97 Enable printing of all character codes Mode ASCII 43> ‘1” Std. <ESC> ‘1” Enables printing of all characters in the IBM character set, including those assigned to character codes which are normally considered control codes. This command remains in effect for the next x 256 characters, where nl and n2 are numbers between Oand 255.
Page 98: Character Size And Pitch Commands
CHARACTER SIZE AND PITCH Pica pitch Mode ASCII <ESC> “P” Std. <DC2> In Standard mode, changes from either elite or semi-condensed to pica pitch (10 cpi) or from condensed elite to condensed pica (17 cpi). In IBM mode, changes from either elite or condensed to pica (10 cpi).
Page 99 Cancel condensed printing Mode ASCII Both <DC2> In Standard mode, changes from condensed pica to normal pica or from condensed elite to normal elite. In IBM mode, always changes to normal pica. Ignored if the PITCH LOCK mode was selected during power-up.
Page 100 Select font and pitch ASCII Mode <ESC> “I” Changes theprint font and pitch accordingto the valuesof n, as shown below. Font and pitch 10 CPI Draft 10 CPI Letter Quality Proportional Letter Quality 14 10 CPI Draft Download 10 CPI LQ Download Proportional LQ Download 20 12 CPI Draft Expanded printing...
Page 101 Select character width Mode ASCII <FS> “E” Std. character width according Select a Select master print mode Mode ASCII <ESC> “!” Std. Selects a combined print mode according to the value of n. The value of n is the sum of the values given below for the desired character- istics.
Page 102 Select double or quadruple size Mode ASCII <ESC> “h” Std. Selects the size of subsequent characters as shown below. Extra- high characters align along the cap-line of normal characters, with ‘thebase line temporarily moving down. Line spacing is temporarily doubled when Effect Normal size 1 Double-high, double-wide...
Page 103 Select character height, width, and line spacing Mode ASCII <ESC> “[” “@” <4> <O> <O> Selects a combination of character height, width, and line spacing according to the value of n and line. Decimal 27 91 64 <0> as below. Does not move the base Line spacing Character height Unchanged...
Page 104: Vertical Position Commands
VERTICAL POSITION Set line spacing to 1/8 inch Mode ASCII <ESC> “O” Both ‘Sets the distance the paper advances or reverses in subsequent line feeds to 1/8 inch. Set line spacing to 7/60 or 7/72 inch Mode ASCII <ESC> “1“ Both Sets the distance the paper advances or reverses in subsequent line feeds to 7/60 inch (standard mode) or 7/72 inch (IBM mode).
Page 105 Set base unitfor line spacing Mode ASCII <ESC> “[” ‘\” <0> <o> Sets the base unit for the line spacing commands, <ESC> “3” and <ESC> “J”, according to the values of If other values specified, this command is ignored. This command becomes effective only after <ESC>...
Page 106 Execute &SC> “A” Mode ASCII <ESC> “2” Sets the line spacing to the value defined by the last preceding <ESC> “A” command. Sets the line spacing to 1/6inch if there is no preceding <ESC> “A” command. Line feed Mode ASCII Both <LF>...
Page 107 Perform one n/180-inch, n/216-inch, or n/360-inch line feed Mode ASCII <ESC> ‘J.. Both Feeds the paper once by according to the defined base unit. The value of n is between 1 and 255. Does not move the print position right or left in the standard mode.
Page 108 Set page length to n lines Mode ASCII Both <ESC> “C” Sets the page length ton lines in the current line spacing, where n is between 1 and 127. ‘Changing the line spacing later does not alter the physical page length.
Page 109 Form feed Mode ASCII Both <FF> Feeds the paper to the top of the next page according to the current page length, and moves the print position to the left margin. When the automatic sheet feeder (ASF) is selected with EDS switch A-5, this command ejects the current page.
Page 110 Set vertical tab stops node ] ASCII <ESC> “B” Both Cancels all current vertical tab stops and sets new vertical tab stops at lines nl, n2, etc., where 255. A maximum of 16 vertical tab stops can be set. The tab stops must be specified in ascending order;...
Page 111 Vertical tab Mode ASCII Both <VT> Feeds the paper to the next vertical tab stop and moves the print position to the left margin. Performs a line feed if no vertical tabs are set, as at power-up. Feeds to the top of the next page if vertical tabs are set but the current line is at or below the last vertical tab stop.
Page 112: Horizontal Position Commands
HORIZONTAL POSITION COMMANDS Set left margin Mode ASCII <ESC> “1” Std. ‘Sets the left margin at column n (where n is between Oand 255) in the current character pitch (pica pitch if proportional spacing is selected). The left margin does not move if the character pitch is changed later.
Page 113 Set left and right margins Mode I ASCII <ESC> “X” Sets the left margin at column the preceding commands for margin restrictions and other notes. Carriage return Mode ASCII Both <CR> Prints the current line and returns the next print position to the left margin.
Page 114 Left just$y Mode ASCII <ESC> “a” <0> Std. Aligns subsequent text with the left margin, leaving the right margin ragged. Center text Mode ASCII <ESC> “a” <1> Std. Centers subsequent text between the left and right margins. Right justify Mode ASCII <ESC>...
Page 115 Set horizontal tab stop every n columns Mode ASCII std. <ESC> “e” <0> Cancels all current horizontal tab stops and sets new tab stops every n columns, where n is between 1 and 127. Reset all tab stops Mode I ASCII I IBM <ESC>...
Page 116 Relative horizontal tab in inches ASCII Mode ~IBM <ESC> ‘cd” Sets the next print position to (n] + n2 current position. Ignored if this position is beyond the right margin. Absolute horizontal tab in inches Mode ASCII <ESC> “$” Std. Sets the next print position to (n]+ n2 margin on the current line.
Page 117: Graphics Commands
GRAPHICS COMMANDS Print normal-density 8-bit graphics Mode ASCII <ESC> “K’” Both t??] Prints bit-image graphics at 60 dots per inch horizontally. The graphic image is 8 dots high and n] + t12x 256 dots wide. Maximum width is 8 inches (480 dots). value from O to 255 representing 8 vertical dots, with the most significant bit at the top and the least significant bit at the bottom.
Page 118 Print quadruple-density 8-bit graphics IMode I ASCII <ESC> “Z” Both Prints bit-image graphics at 240 dots per inch horizontally (maxi- ‘mum 1920 dots wide), skipping every second dot in the horizontal direction. See <ESC> “K” for other information. Print hex-density 24-bit graphics IModel ASCII <FS>...
Page 119 Select graphics mode ASCII Mode <ESC> “*” Std. Selects one of eleven graphics modes depending on the value of nO and prints bit-image graphics in this mode. See <ESC> “K” (for 8- bit graphics) or <FS> “Z” (for 24-bit graphics) for information on III, n2, ml, m2, .
Page 120 Convert graphics density ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Mode I Std. cESC> “?” 27 63 Converts graphics defined by subsequent <ESC> “K”, <ESC> “L”, <ESC> “Y” or <ESC> “Z” commands to a density mode defined by <ESC> “*”. n is “K”, “L”, “Y“ or “Z”, indicating the mode to be converted.
Page 121: Download Character Commands
DOWNLOAD CHARACTER COMMANDS Define download characters Mode ASCII <ESC> “’&” <0> std. Defines one or more new characters and stores them in RAM for later use. EDS switch A-3 must be set OFF: otherwise RAM is used as an input buffer, not downloading characters, and this command is ignored.
Page 122 Define download characters Mode ASCII <ESC> “=” <()> /1.? /1’/ Defines new characters and stores them in RAM for later use. EDS switch A-3 must be set OFF; otherwise RAM is used as an input buffer, not downloading characters, and this command is ignored. Downloading characters in IBM mode requires Dot Pattern data and Character Index Table data.
Page 123 nz5through the efficient use of memory in storing downloaded characters pro- viding space for more characters than would be available without compression. The printer repeats the previous dot column in the current column when the current column compression mask bit is set to 1.
Page 124 Select download character set Mode ASCII Std. <ESC> “7o” <1> Selects the download character set. Ignored when EDS switch A-3 is set ON. Shift download character area Mode ASCII <ESC> “t” <2> Std. <FS> “I” <2> Shifts the download character area defined between 0 to 127 to the area between 128 to 255.
Page 125: Other Printer Commands
OTHER PRINTER COMMANDS Set h4SB to 1 Mode ASCII <ESC> “>” Std. the most significant bit of each subsequent byte received to 1, Sets allowing users with a 7-bit interface to access characters with ASCII codes greater than 127. Set MSB to O Mode ASCII <ESC>...
Page 126 Set printer off-line Mode ASCII <DC3> std. <ESC> ‘“Q” II Sets the printer off-line. The printer disregards all subsequent ‘charactersand commands except <DC 1>,which returns it to the on- line. The printer’s ON LINE indicator does not go off. In the IBM mode, the value of n should be 36, 81, or 180. Set printer on-line Mode ASCII...
Page 127 Uni-directional printing Mode ASCII Both <ESC> “u” <1> Causes subsequent printing to be done uni-directionally, ensuring maximum vertical alignment precision. One-line uni-directional printing Mode ASCII Std. <ESC> “<” Immediately returns the print head to the left margin, then prints the remainder of the line from left to right.
Page 128 Set print start position on ASF Mode ASCII Both <ESC> “T” Skips inches at the top of the page, where n is equal to or greater than 1. Ignored if EDS switch A-5 is ON. Reset printer Mode ASCII Both <ESC>...
Page 129: Chapter 9 Download Characters
chapter 9 DOWNLOAD CHARACTERS With this printer you can create new characters and symbols, download their dot data. and have them printed in place of selected characters in the regular character set. Characters that can be generated in this way range from simple but useful symbols like the check mark through to complex Chinese or Japanese characters.
Page 130: Assigning The Character Data
The minimum width of a character is five dots. Dots cannot overlap. You may define any position in the ASCII table. Photocopy the grid in Figure 9-1 to help design your new characters. We will use a tiny representation of a telephone symbol for our example. Use this grid (or one similar to it) to define your own characters.
Page 131: Assigning A Value Of Character Space
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415161718192021 Figure 9-2. Telephone symbol wtth normal LQplca. Assigning a value of character space Besides being able to specify the actual width of the character, this printer allows you to specify the position in the standard grid where the character will print.
Page 132: Sample Program
When defining characters, the number of printed columns (m1). and the sum of side spaces and the character width (mo + m1 + M) cannot exceed the value shown below’. Character mode Draft characters LQ pica characters LQ elite characters LQ semi-condesed LQ proportional Draft super/subscript...
Page 133 1340 FOR 1=0 TO 347 STEP 1350 LPRINT 1360 LPRI?fT CHR$(9); 1370 FOR 1=0 TO 493 STEP 1380 LPRINT 1390 LPRINT CHR$(9); U+-U; 1400 SCALE$=”+-+–H 1410 FOR 1=2 TO 8 1420 LPRINT ‘+-+” 1430 LPRINT CHR$(9); ”0 1,440 FOR 1=1 TO 8 1450 LPRINT...
Page 134: Defining Your Own Characters With Ibm Mode
DEFINING YOUR OWN CHARACTERS WITH IBM MODE Downloading fonts in IBM mode requires downloading character Dot Pattern data and character Index Table data. Dot pattern data controls which pins fire when printing a character. Index Table data is placed in a “lookup table”...
Page 135: Assigning The Character Dot Pattern
Assigning the character dot pattern We will use a tiny representation of a telephone symbol for our example. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 91011 1213141516171619202122232425262726293031 I I ~ ~ ~ ~ I 64 — — — 32 — — — 16 —...
Page 136 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9101112131415161718192021 —. 32 -–- ‘“ ! -- + .— “r- — Fill up the adjacent dot, then write the “compression data” Figure 9-4. After you have written the “compression mask bit” data, line up all the character data for the “compression mask bit”...
Page 137: Assigning The Index Table Data
Now we will calculate the vertical numerical values of the columns of dots, and enter them underneath the grid. Each vertical column is first divided into three groups of eight dots. Each group of eight dots is represented by one byte.
Page 138: Sample Program
The remaining five bytes (m5 through m9) indicate the compression mask bits. Each bits shows the data that will translate the compressed dot pattern data back to the original character pattern. For example, the compression mask bits of our telephone symbol are 011000000000010011110010 0000000001100000.
Page 139 1410 LPRINT CHR$ (27) ; “I” :CHR$(6) 1420 FOR 1=0 TO 347 STEP 1430 LPRINT 1440 LPRINT CHR$(9): 1450 FOR 1=0 TO 493 STEP 1460 ); ’’I’’ ;CHR$(2) LPRINT CHR$(2’ ; “+-” ; 1470 LPRINT CHR$(9 ScALE$=”+–+-u 1480 1490 FOR 1=0 TO 2 1500 LPRINT...
Page 141: Chapter 10 Ms-Dos And Your Printer
chapter 10 MS-DOS AND YOUR PRINTER When using your printer with an IBM PS/2, PC-AT or compatible, you will probably be using PC-DOS or MS-DOSas of software tricks may be useful here. This chapter is not, however, a substitute for the operating system manuals supplied with your computer. To learn how to print files, etc.
Page 142 See your DOS manual for further information about the PRINT command. If your system does not include PRINT.COM, you can print files by using the PRN device name in COPY or TYPE commands such as the following: A>COPY README.DOC PRN A>TYPE README .
Page 143 A>EDLIN LQELITE.DAT New file ‘2:*-C — ‘V indicates that the following character is a control code. *V[ enters the <ESC> code. <ESC> has character code 27, and “[” is the 27th character from A in the ASCII sequence. Similarly, ‘VA enters the control code< 1>. See your DOS manual if you need further information about EDLIN.
Page 144: Programming With Basic
PROGRAMMING WITH BASIC As an example of programming the printer on Microsoft BASIC. we have the IBM-PC. This program runs in the printer’s listed program Standard mode. and the downloadable condition. ‘ Set control codes 1000 1010 E$=CHR$ ( 27 ) 1020 D$?E$+”...
Page 145 1580 LPRINT H$; E$; ’’q’’ ;CHR$(l I 590 LPRINT E$; “q” ;CHR$ (2) ;“SHADOWED’’;E$; ’’; CHR $(0)(O) 1600 LPRINT E$; ’’q’’ ;CHR$(3) 1610 LPRINT E$; ’’q’’ ;CHR$(0) 1620 LPRINT H$;E$; ”E’’; ’’EmphasizedH LPRINT E$; ’’G” ;tiDouble-strikeu 1630 1640 LPRINT E$; ”4’’; ”Italics’’;E$; 1650 LPRINT H$;E$;...
Page 146 2630 RETURN 2640 2650 ‘ Define LQ pica download 2660 LPRINT LPRINT E$; ”&’’ ;CHR$(0) 2670 RESTORE 3070 2680 READ LS :LPRINT CHR$(LS); 2690 2700 READ CW :LPRINT CHR$(CW): 2710 READ RS :LPRINT CHR$(RS); FOR M=l TO CW*3 2720 2730 READ MM LPRINT CHR$(MM);...
Page 147 1,255,240, DATA 3520 3530 DATA 3540 DATA 3550 DATA 31,192, 31,255. 3560 DATA 31,255,255, 15,255,255, 3570 DATA 1,240, 3580 DATA 0,31, 3590 DATA 3600 DATA 31,192, 31,240, 3610 DATA 31,255,255, 3620 DATA 3,192, 363o DATA 3640 DATA 3650 DATA 31,255,255, 31.255,255, 3660 DATA...
Page 148 4180 DATA 3,248, 4190 DATA 31,248. 4200 DATA 0,255,248, 4210 DATA 4220 DATA 255,255,248, 31,255,240, 15,255,192. 15,255,192, 4230 DATA 4240 DATA 15,255, 15,255, 4250 DATA 252,252, 24.252,252, 4260 DATA 227,255,248,231,255,248 4270 DATA 31,255,248. 15,255,248, 4280 DATA 15,255,248. 15,255,248, 4290 DATA 15,248, 4300 DATA 224,255,240,225,255,240...
Page 149 How the program works This program begins by assigning a number of printer commands to BASIC string variables (lines 1000to 1060).You can find most of these commands near the beginning of chapter 8. TheWIDTH “LPT1 :“ 255 statement in line 1080 means infinite line width. It prevents the IBM-PC from inserting unwanted carriage returns and line feeds in graphics data.
Page 151: Chapter 11 Reference
chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Printing system ...Serial ImpactDot-matrix Printing speed ...Pica High-Speed Draft Draft Letter Quality Print direction ..Bi-directional, logic-seeking Print head ... 24 pins Line spacing ... 1/6, 1/8, Font styles Standard ... Draft, High-Speed Option IFC-l Z Cartridge] ...Orator, Orator 2, Letter Gothic, Blippo, [FC-2Z Cartridge] ...OCR-B, OCR-A, CODE 39, UPC/EAN [FC_3ZCartridge] ...
Page 152 Characters ...ASCII * USA, France, Germany, England, Denmark I, Sweden, Italy, Spain I, Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Spain II, Latin America, Korea, Irish, Legal ** #437 (USA), #850 (Multi-Lingual), #860 (Portuguese), #861 (Icelan- dic), #863 (Canadian French), #865 (Nordic) Number of columns ... Pica Elite Semi-condensed...
Page 153 24-pin normal 24-pin double 24-pin CRT III 24-pin Triple 24-pin Hex * * It is impossible to print adjacent dots in the mode marked with an asterisk (*). Paper feed ... Friction or push tractor feed (standard) Paper feed speed ..3.4 incheslsecond max Paper specifications Cut sheet Width ...7.2”...
Page 154 Emulations ... Standard mode: Epson LQ-860/850, NEC Interface ... Centronics parallel (standard) Ribbon type ...On-carriage, dedicated Ribbon life Film ribbon (FZ24) ..0.2 million characters (LQ pica) Fabric ribbon (Z24) ... 2 million characters (draft pica) Long life fabric ribbon (LZ24) ...
Page 155: Pinout Of Interface Connector
PINOUT OF INTERFACE CONNECTOR The following describes the pinout of,the interface connector (signals which are low when active are overlined). Parallel interface Name STROBE DATA() DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 BUSY PAPER SELECT 14, 15 SIGNAL GND CHASSIS 19-30 RESET ERROR...
Page 156: Serial Interface
Serial Interface Name 8-10 14-19 21-25 Function Printer’s chassis ground. This pin carries data from the printer. This pin carries data to the printer. This pin is always set space. This pin is Space when the computer is ready to send data.
Page 157: Character Sets
The following tables show the standard and IBM character sets. The decimal character code of each characters shown in an inset to the lower right of the character. The hexadecimal code can be found by reading the entires at the top and left edges of the table.
Page 158: Standard Character Set #2
Standard character set #2...
Page 160: International Character Sets
International character sets When an internationalcharacter set is selected by a command from software, the following changes are made in the Standard Italic character set: 35 36 64 88 90 9i 91 9i 94 96 123124125126 Country U.S.A. $ @ x FRANCE $ A x GERMANY...
Page 161: Ibm Character Set #2
IBM character set #2 Code Page #437 (U. S.A.)
Page 163 Code Page #850 (Multi-1ingual) Other characters are identical to Code Page #437.
Page 164 Code Page #860 (Portuguese) Other characters are identical to Code Page #437.
Page 165 Code Page #861 (Icelandic) Other characters are identical to Code Page #437. DIEIF...
Page 166 Code Page #863 (Canadian French) Other characters are identical to Code Page #437.
Page 167 Code Page #865 (Nordic) Other characters are identical to Code Page #437.
Page 168: Character Set #1
Character set #1 Other characters are identical to character set #2. The duplication of control codes enables systems with a 7-bit interface to obtain control functions when the most significantbit is set to 1by the <ESC> “>” command in the standard mode. (NUL) (oCl) (rE2)
Page 170: Proportional Spacing Table
PROPORTIONAL SPACING TABLE This table lists the widths of your printer’s proportional characters, for Standard mode and IBM mode. The values giken are in 360ths of an inch. For example, a value of 36 is 36/ 360ths of an inch. You may need to enter these widths into a special table for your processing program so it can calculate the number of proportional characters that will fit on a line.
Page 171 Character Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 — — — code Chr. . “ “ “ & ‘ Proportional width Normal sup?r/’sull...
Page 172 Character Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 53 53 code Chr. Normal Super/Sub IBM < > Proportional width...
Page 173 Character Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 107 107 107 107 107 107 107...
Page 174 Character std. #437 #850 #860 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 117 117 117 117 117 117 117...
Page 175 Character Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 140 140 140 141 141 141 141 142 142 142 l’43 143 143 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 145 145 145 146 146 146 147 147 147 147 147 147 147 148 148 148 149 149 149 149 150 150 150...
Page 176 Character Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 171 171 171 171 171 171 171 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 173 173 173 173 173 174 174 174 174 174 174 174 175 175 175 175 175 175 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 178 178 178 178 178 178 178...
Page 177 Character ,Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 204 204 204 204 204 204 204 205 205 205 205 205 205 205 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 207 207...
Page 178 Character ,Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 231 231 231 231 231 231 232 232 232 232 232 232 233 233 233 233 233 233 234 234 234 234 234 234 235 235 235 235 235 235 236 236 236 236 236 236...
Page 179 Character Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 181 134 164 182 143 — 183 145 198 132 199 142 210 137 — — 212 146 — 214 139 165 — 215 -“ 222 152 224 159 166 226 140 227 169 —...
Page 180 haracter Std. #437 #850 #860 #861 #863 #865 +--l-+ — INT/ - code Chr. ‘ “ — 141 Proportionalwidth Ilorrnal S uper/Sub I BM...
Page 181: Index
Absolutehorizontaltab, 108 Adjustmentlever,3, 21 mode, 4, 51 All reset,43 Applicationsoftware,18 ASFcontrolcommands,119-120 Autoemulationchangemode,4, 51 AutoLine Feed, 5 [, 105 Auto loading position, 42 Automatic Sheet Feeder, 11, 51, 65 ,.. . B“ Backspace, 105 Bail lever, 3, 25, 27, 29 Base unit for line spacing, 97 Beep tones, 47 Bell command, 118 Bi-directional printing, 51, 118...
Page 182 Double-height characters, 94 Doub]e-size characters, 94 Double-strike printing, 84 Download, 51 Download character commands, I I3-116 Download character set. 126 Download characters. 121-131, 144 Draft, 1. 143 EDS mode, 5, 18,49, 50 EDS setting, 55 EJECT/PARK button, 33 Electronic DIP Switch mode, 5, 18.49. Elite pitch, 90 Emphasized printing, 83 Emulation, 18, 51.146...
Page 183 Lables, 1, 19 LCD, 1, 5 Left justify. 106 Left margin, 104, 105 Letter Quality, 143 Line feed, 98 Line spacing, 95, 96.97, 143 Loading fanfold forms, 22-27, 73 Loading single sheets, 28-30,68 Locating the printer. 9 Long test mode, 36 LQ, 143 Macro definition, 43 Maintenance, 64...
Page 184 Quiet mode, 5,32 ~—–– [-E?– RAM Cartridge, 11,75 RAM usage, 51 Rear cover, 3, 23 Relative horizontal tab, 107, 108 Release lever, 3, 23 Reset all tab stops, 107 Reset printer, 120 Reverse feed, 98 Reverse line feed, 98 Reverse micro-feed, 42 Ribbon cartridge, 3, 5, 14, 146 Right justify, 106 Right margin, 104, 105...
Page 185: Command Summary
COMMAND SUMMARY Standard Mode The following commands take effect with the Standard mode. CONTROL CODE <BEL> <Ills> <HT> <LF> <VT> <FF> <CR> <so> <s1> <DC I > <DC2> <DC3> <DC4> <CAN> <ESC> <LF> <ESC> <FF> <ESC> <s0> <WC> <s1> <ESC> ...
Page 186 CONTROL CODE <[xx> “’>” <Esc> ‘“’!” <t-x”> “@’” <Rx-> “’A” <Rx> ‘“B” /1/ /12 <()> /;””’ <Esc> “c-’ <()> <ESC> “C” <hSC> “D” 11/ 112 ..,. <()> <ESC> “E” <[IX-> ., ... <ESC> “[;’ <RX> “H” <ES(-> “J”’ )1 <WC> “K”’...
Page 187 CONTROL CODE ..r. <FS> <FS> <Fs> ..”. <FS> ..V.. <Fs> ‘“Z” n/ 112ml )??2t?d <FS> <FS> “\” ?11112 <FS> “A’” <DEL> FUNCTION Select IBM character set Shift duwnlnad character area Select relerse feed mmie Return m ncrrnwdheigh[ Print double-height characters Print hex-density 24-bit gr~phics Enable printing rrf all character cmies Enable printing of all character cmles m next...
Page 188 IBM Mode The following commands take effect with the IBM mode. CONTROL CODE <BEL> <BS> <HT> <LF> <VT> <FF> <CR> <so> <s1> <DC 1> <DC2> <DC4> <CAN> <ESC> <SO> <ESC> <S1> <ESC> <0> <ESC> <4> <ESC> “R” <ESC>...
Page 189 CONTROL CODE <ESC> “S” <ESC> “T” <ESC> “U” “u” 1 <ESC> “W” <ESC> “x” nl ?12 <ESC> <ESC> “Y” “z” 111n2 ml m2 ,.. <ESC> [ ‘$“ ..@” <4> <()> <()> <()> ,1 <Esc> <2> <O> <ESC> “[” “1” <ESC> “...
Page 190 Star Micronics Co., Ltd. invites your suggestions and comments on your printer and this manual. Please address your correspondence to: WorldwideHeadquarters: STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. 20-10 Nakayoshida Shizuoka, JAPAN 422-91 Attn: Product Manager AmericanMarket: STAR MICRONICS AMERICA, INC. 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2702-25...
Page 191 CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS The control panel buttons can be pressed LCD DISPLAY — shows the ,nfornmt,on of !he p,,nte, status. FON’T BUTTON — selects the font to be Printed T..han9ethefo.t setthepr,nteroff - 1, ”,, then press the FONT button repeatedly .nth the message.
Page 192 BAIL LEVER FUNCTIONS The ba!l lever IS used to control paper. Ifthepaper,s .otmo.nted on the prlnler, usetheball Ie.ertoload the paper. When you open the bail lever with the fanfold paper I. On-line. the Printer goes off-llne md the ball lever a.tomat,cally closed, then the pmter also feeds the paper forward.
Page 194 PRINTED IN JAPAN...

Star Micronics LC24-20 User Manual

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2 SETTING up the PRINTER

Chapter 3 PAPER INSTALLATION and USE

Chapter 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS

Chapter 5 DEFAULT SETTINGS-EDS MODE

Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Chapter 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Chapter 8 PRINTER CONTROL COMMANDS

Chapter 9 DOWNLOAD CHARACTERS

Chapter 10 MS-DOS and YOUR PRINTER

Chapter 11 REFERENCE

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