Introduction - Centronics 101 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
Scope
This manual contains instructions reiating to the installation and operation of all Cen-
tronics' Series 100 printers. This includes uncrating and set-up procedures, operating instruc-
tions and other reference information useful to the printer operator.
General Description
The Centronics Series 100 printers are medium speed, impact printers which use dot
matrix techniques for character generation. Each is a completely self-contained unit which
includes the mechanical and electro-mechanical components, control logic, character pattern
generator, single line buffer (132 characters) and power suppiy.
Available models include:
(a) Model 101 - The basic printer, prints 132-column lines at 165 characters per
second.
(b) Model lOlA - Similar to the Model 101, but with additional features such as
paper runaway inhibit, manual line feed switch, remote select/deselect, etc.
(c) Model 101AL - Functionally the same as the lOlA, but uses more compact
electronics packaging.
(d) Model 101S - Prints standard O.l-inch characters as well as large-scale (e.g.,
.2, .3, .4 and .7 -inch high) symbols, using .1-inch dot patterns as building
blocks.
(e)
Model 102A - Prints at twice the speed of the 101 A by using two print
heads.
(f)
Model 102AL - Functionally the same as the 1 02A, but uses more compact
electron ics packaging.
The model number is specified on a nameplate located on the back of the printer.