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  • Page 2 $125.98 $99.95 $79J95 $5125 $17101 centers function automatically lists block as shown below: lalphabetic characters France U. S. A I Centering between This printout was made on a Canon TYPESTAR 611. I tabs On-display correction 19 .äT!üffl TYPE: WII d...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION This manual describes the various features of the new Typestar 611. This personal electronic typewriter offers you the latest technology in a compact, easy-to-use pack- age. Before using this typewriter, it is recommended that you read this manual carefully to ensure effective and satis- factory operation of your new Typestar 6fl.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TEXT MEMORY STORING TEXTS Batteries . Keyboard Lock at the Right Margin Battery Change Indicator.. Hyphens and Spaces During Text Canon AD-6 AC Adapter . The Canon NiCd Battery Pack-50 Storage REVIEWING/MODIFYING A STORED TEXT RIBBON CASSETTES ON THE DISPLAY...
  • Page 5 Part 4 APPENDIXES ALARMS . ERROR MESSAGES CARING FOR YOUR Typestar 611 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD. KEEPING YOUR Typestar 611 IN GOOD CONDITION . OPTIONAL TYPESTYLE CARTRIDGES . OPTIONAL CARRYING CASE-5011.. SPECIFICATIONS CODE KEY FUNCTIONS INDEX...

  • Page 6: Before Using Your Typestar

    BEFORE USING YOUR TYPESTAR POWER SUPPLY Batteries The Typestar 611 can operate on four D-size batteries, the Canon AD-6 AC Adapter, or Canon NiCd Battery Pack-50. The power source included with the typewriter try. If you wish to use varies by coun-...

  • Page 7: Canon Ad-6 Ac Adapter

    Recharging the battery pack 1. Turn off the power switch of the typewriter. 2. Plug the Canon AC Adapter AD-6 into an AC outlet. 3. Insert the output plug of the adapter into the AC adapter jack next to the power switch on the typewriter.

  • Page 8: Ribbon Cassettes

    RIBBON CASSETTES Loading hood. I. Open the press slack in the ribbon, 2. After taking up any cassette until it clicks down gently on the carrier. into place on the is positioned between • Be sure the ribbon head. the platen and the print Close the hood.

  • Page 9: Basic Typing Operations

    BASIC TYPING OPERATIONS TRYING OUT YOUR TYPEWRITER Now it's time to try your hand at typing. Turn on the power switch and insert a sheet of paper. (See page 8.) Type the sentence below. Each character will be displayed as you type A friend in need is a friend indeed.

  • Page 10: Paper

    PAPER functions. Canon recom_ manual paper-feed included with your Your Typestar 611 provides both automatic and texture as the sample mends using paper of the same thickness and Typestar 611. Auto Paper Feed of the typewriter. Turn on the power switch Insert a sheet of paper as shown.

  • Page 11: Margins

    MARGINS Left margin Right margin GLOBAL RECOVERY The world economic recovery is due no doubt in part to an oil glut which resulted from a decreased demand in petroleum. This condition has given many depressed industries in Europe a second chance for..Key operation move the carrier to Position the...

  • Page 12: Tabs

    TABS Right margin Left margin YORK—-+LONDON Setting Tabs to move the carrier to the Press Position the desired position. carrier set the tab. 2 . Press • A total of sixteen tabs and decimal tabs (see page 27) alarm will sound if you attempt to exceed can be set.

  • Page 13: Modes

    MODES You can set the following modes to accommodate your typing needs. • Line spacing mode Carrier return mode • Typing mode • Typestyle mode e Printing mode The illustration below shows the positioning of the mode windows on the display. Line spacing Typestyle Printing mode...

  • Page 14: Line Spacing Modes

    Line Spacing Modes You can choose from three different line space settings. Canon Canon Canon personal personal personal typewri ter typewri ter Typestar 611 typewr i ter Typestar 611 Typestar 611 Double spacing Single spacing Line-and-a-half spacing Variable Line Spacing...

  • Page 15: Typing Modes

    Typing Modes The Typestar 6ff has two typing modes: "C" for character-by-character typing and "L" for line-by-line typing. If you select the line-by-line mode, characters will appear on the display as they are entered. Character-by-character mode Each character is printed as it is entered, just as on a conventional typewriter. The display remains empty.

  • Page 16: Printing Modes

    Printing Modes The Typestar 611 offers four different printing modes: normal, normal with automatic underlin- ing, double-width and double-width with automatic underlining. Setting Function Printout Display Normal print CANON C:F.INCIN CANON Underlined print CAN0N Double-width print CANON Underlined double- width print...

  • Page 17: Carrier Return Modes

    Carrier Return Modes You can choose from three different carrier return modes: manual, automatic, and margin justification. of—J Manual carrier return The carrier returns only when is pressed. Automatic carrier return The carrier returns automatically when a space or hyphen is typed in the hot zone*.

  • Page 18: Right Margin Alarm

    or margin justification • If your typewriter is set in the automatic carrier return mode, the carrier will automatically return to the left margin of the next line when space or hyphen is typed in the hot zone. For continued typing after entering a space hyphen in the hot zone, use the permanent space or hyphen function (see page 22).

  • Page 19: Typestyle Modes

    Typestyle Modes The Typestar 61?s built-in typestyle is COURIER 10. A variety of other optional typestyle car- tridges are available. Setting "A" corresponds to Courier 10. This means that 10 characters will be printed per inch. An example of this typestyle is shown below. Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.

  • Page 20: Keyboard Selector

    KEYBOARD SELECTOR This selector controls only those keys that have three or four characters on the keytop. Keyboard Keyboard I Keyboard indicator The setting will be displayed on the key- To alternate character sets, simply press board indicator. Keyboard Indicator Keyboard I: Prints the character(s) on the left side of the keytop.

  • Page 21: Corrections

    CORRECTIONS When your Typestar 6L is set for line-by-line typing, corrections can be made quickly and easily on the display before they are printed. • Only displayed text can be corrected. Deletions 1. Press [3 to move the cursor (z ) to the character to be deleted.

  • Page 22: Insertions

    Insertions to the character posi- to move the cursor where the new 1. Press E] to the left of tion immediately inserted. character(s) will be "b" and a character(s) between If you wish to insert ) under "b" "d", move the cursor (A be inserted.

  • Page 23: Hot Zone

    HOT ZONE The hot zone has the following functions: 1. When the carrier reaches the hot zone, the alarm will sound to alert the typist that the right margin is within a certain distance. 2. When the typewriter is set for automatic carrier return or margin justification typing a space or hyphen within the hot zone causes the carrier to return.

  • Page 24: Spaces And Hyphens In The Hot Zone

    Alarm Right margin Permanent space INC. CANON Hot zone Alarm Permanent hyphen give-and-take Hot zone Permanent Spaces be displayed.

  • Page 25: Centering Between Margins

    CENTERING BETWEEN MARGINS By a simple key operation, the Typestar 611 can automatically center texts between the left and right margins. This feature is especially useful for centering a subject or title. • When is displayed, centering will be performed between the indented position and the right margin.

  • Page 26: Centering Between Tabs

    TABS CENTERING BETWEEN a tab and either tabs or between texts between table headings. The Typestar 611 can automatically center useful in typing margin. You will find this function especially Right margin Left margin -Æ—PARIS—— :e-LONDON YORK—, setting left margin or to the left 1.

  • Page 27: Right Margin Alignment

    RIGHT MARGIN ALIGNMENT This function aligns the final character of an entered text with the right margin and thus is useful in typing dates, complimentary closes, etc. Right margin October 27 , 1985 A-Flex Test Market the performance of the countries I •...

  • Page 28: Indentation

    INDENTATION The carrier moves (indent position). left margin is returned. margin when it the indent position instead of the actual left Left margin Indent courses in: Center offers The Aster Management for directors 1. Corporate strategy skills 2. Developing managerial Setting an Indent Position to move the carrier to the 1.

  • Page 29: Decimal Tabs

    DECIMAL TABS You can align numbers quickly and easily at preset decimal tab positions by following the procedure below. • This function can be used to align numbers and number-symbol combinations. Decimal tab Decimal tab Decimal tab $56.00 $65.00 $54.00 $231.
  • Page 30 Executing Decimal Tabs move e carrier will and then ± will be displayed. I • Press tab position. to the decimal CODE will be The number entered 2. Enter the number. combinations can also be Number • Integers and number-symbol entered.
  • Page 31 Clearing Specific Decimal Tabs The carrier will move and then 1. Press CODE will be decimal to the position of the set displayed. 2. Press to clear the decimal tab. Clearing All Decimal Tabs be displayed. 1. Press CODE clear all decimal tabs. 2.

  • Page 32: Line Format Memory

    LINE FORMAT MEMORY up to hot zone settings. decimal tab and The line format memory can store the margin. tab, four line formats can be stored in this mernory R'ght margin Dec,mal Left margjn Alarm Hot Zone power is off. The current and stored line formats are all retained when the Storing Line Formats and hot...

  • Page 33: Calling A Stored Line Format

    Calling a Stored Line Format To type a text in a stored line format, call the line format following the procedure described below. is displayed. CODE The title codes 1 through 4 will be FORMAT 2. Press displayed. An underline indicates that the title code is already being used to store a line format.

  • Page 34: Text Memory

    TEXT MEMORY TEXT MEMORY The text memory stores typed texts and enables you to call, edit and print them as needed. This feature is especially useful for storing frequently used phrases, fixed sentences and frequently used addresses. The text memory of the Typestar 611 has a capacity of approximately 2,000 characters, and allows you to store text under 26 different title codes.

  • Page 35: Storing Texts

    STORING TEXTS When storing texts, allot title codes to them for later recall. Line formats (right and left margins, tabs, decimal tabs, and hot zone settings) are automatically stored in the memory along with the text. Centering, right margin alignment, and other automatic functions are also stored.

  • Page 36: Keyboard Lock At The Right Margin

    For practice, follow the procedure on the previous page to store the text below. GLOBAL RECOVERY The world economic recovery is due no doubt in part to an oil glut which resulted from a decreased demand in petroleum. This condition has given many depressed industries in Europe a second chance for..
  • Page 37 Hyphens that must be preserved as entered during text storage (for proper punctuation, etc.) must be entered as permanent hyphens (see page 22). • While printing a stored text, when an ordinary hyphen appears in the hot zone, it is printed along with the text, and the carrier returns to the left margin of the next line.

  • Page 38: Reviewing/Modifying A Stored Text On The Display

    REVIEWING/MODIFYING A STORED TEXT ON THE DISPLAY modifications on the You can review a stored text and make any necessary corrections or display. that the title An underline indicates 1. Press code is being used to store a text. TEXT ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ to the text that 2.

  • Page 39: Moving The Cursor In A Displayed Text

    Moving the Cursor in a Displayed Text RELOC Moves the cursor to the end of a text. RELOC Moves the cursor to the head of a text. CODE Moves the cursor one space to the right. Moves the cursor one space to the left. Moves the cursor to the last character of the preceding word.

  • Page 40: Display Of Special Symbols

    Display of Special Symbols functions are rep- When a stored text is displayed, tab, carrier return, and various automatic resented by the following special symbols: Decimal tab Permanent space Return (carrier return) uuuuu Permanent hyphen Begin/end indentation Start double-width characters Centering between margins u•un•...
  • Page 41 Example: Special Symbols on the Display Automatic function: Centering between margins Display: CRNON INC. V Left margin Right margin Printout: CANON INC. Centering between tabs Automatic function: Display: Right margin Left margin Printout: Paris : London Tokyo Decimal tab Automatic function: Display: *123.45...

  • Page 42: Printing A Stored Text

    PRINTING A STORED TEXT You can print texts in a stored, current or new line format. However, the line format set at the time of storage will automatically control printing unless another format is specified (see page 30). The line spacing and carrier return modes will follow those settings established at the time of printing, regardless of those set in storage.

  • Page 43: To Terminate Printing

    be displayed. CODE Using a format Using a current set at time or newly set of storage line format Press CO to print the text in the line format set at TEXT PRINT MARGIN the time of storage. After printing the text, the type- RELEASE writer will return to the line format set prior to printing.

  • Page 44: If Printing Stops

    IF PRINTING STOPS Printing may stop during text printout due to one of the following two reasons: 1. A hyphenation request A hyphenation request occurs when the end of a line has exceeded the right margin and cannot fit in the hot zone. The position of the cursor indicates the character at the right margin.
  • Page 45 2. An automatic function that cannot be executed has been encountered. In this case, the alarm sounds and the automatic function (for example, 123.45 that cannot be executed is displayed. Press to terminate the operation and then check the following: Condition Check A stored text has been printed...

  • Page 46: Changing Typestyles

    CHANGING TYPESTYLES Unless otherwise specified, printing will take place according to the typestyle set at the time of storage regardless of the mode displayed. If you wish to use a typestyle that differs from the one used during storage, follow the procedure below. Printing in a typestyle that differs from the one set at the time of storage 1.

  • Page 47: Clearing A Stored Text

    CLEARING A STORED TEXT For efficient use of the text memory it is recommended that you clear all unnecessary texts. An underline indicates that the title 1 . Press TEXT code is being used to store a text. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 2. Enter the title code of the text you wish to clear. TITLE CODE world A:ZGLOBAL...

  • Page 48: Displaying The Remaining Text Memory

    DISPLAYING THE REMAINING TEXT MEMORY The capacity of the text memory is equivalent to about A4-size sheet of paper (approximately 2,000 characters). The amount of remaining text memory in characters can be displayed. You can check the remaining memory during text storage or when reviewing or modifying a stored text on the display.

  • Page 49: Text Memory Overflow

    TEXT MEMORY OVERFLOW If the text memory becomes full during text storage or correction of a stored text, the key- board locks and further entry is impossible. The following message will appear on the display: MEMORY FULL ! TEXT MEMORY OVERFLOW to release the keyboard lock.

  • Page 50: Changing Line Format Of A

    CHANGING THE LINE FORMAT OF A STORED TEXT the memory along During a text storage operation, the line format is automatically stored in following the with the text. However, you can change the line format of a stored text by procedure below.
  • Page 51 APPENDIXES ALARMS By sounding an alarm the Typestar 6L provides various information, asks for key entries, or informs you of operational errors. BASIC OPERATIONS Operation taking place Cause Remedy Setting margins An attempt was made to set Set more than one inch less than one inch between between margins.
  • Page 52 TEXT MEMORY Operation taking place Remedy Cause Printing a stored text halt An automatic function that operation. See page 43 and cannot be executed is check items listed. included in the stored text. Switching typestyles Insert the typestyle The typestyle cartridge has I for printing of a cartridge before beginning not been inserted.
  • Page 53 M ESSAGES ERROR Page Meaning Remedy Reference Message Overflow of the text MEMORY FULL! After pressing memory release keyboard lock, increase available memory capacity by clearing unnecessary texts in text memory. Replace batteries or recharge Battery change/charge battery pack immediately. (for typewriter) is required.
  • Page 54 CARING FOR YOUR Typestar 611 Clean the outer surface of your typewriter by gently wiping off dust with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use water or organic solvents (ketone, thinners, etc.) The Typestar 6L is shipped after full inspection. If there are any problems, please contact the sales outlet where you pur- chased your Typestar 6fl.
  • Page 55 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD When printed characters get blurred or when paper gets stained, clean the print head with a paper. soft cloth or i. Remove the ribbon cassette. Put a cloth or sheet of soft paper between the print head and platen. 3.
  • Page 56 OPTIONAL TYPESTYLE CARTRIDGES Loading • The labeled side is the face of a cartridge. • The cartridge port is located on the left side of the typewriter. 1. Press the button shown in the diagram, and the cover of the cartridge port will open. Typestyle cartridge port 2.
  • Page 57 opTlONAL CARRYING CASE-5011 The cover of your carrying Case-5011 can serve as a convenient document holder and the front can be used as a palm rest. To open the carrying case, flip open the side flaps. The carrying case can accommodate: Typewriter..
  • Page 58 SPECIFICATIONS Printing method 32 x 26-dot thermal-transfer printer Printing speed 1 8 characters per second Typestyle COURIER 10, COURIER ITALIC 1011", COURIER 1 211", CUBIC*PS11t •, DICTIONARY psu••, ARMERIA PSL•• Print pitch 1 0 characters/inch, 1 2 characters/inch••, (Proportional Spacing) Line spacing 1, 1-1/2 and 2 lines Maximum paper width...
  • Page 59 CODE KEY FUNCTIONS press CODE and the desired function key to activate the automatic functions listed below. Page Function reference pAPER FEED Automatic paper feed Clear all tabs and decimal tabs 10, 27 Carrier return without line feed. Insert a hyphen and return when printing has stopped RETURN Z ONE For UK...
  • Page 60 Page Function reference Set decimal tabs Execute decimal tabs Clear decimal tabs FORMAT Store, call and clear line format CODE Move the cursor to the beginning of a text while RELOC displaying a stored text TEXT CAPAC' r v Display remaining capacity of text memory...
  • Page 61 INDEX Modes AD-6 adapter Mode setting symbols Accent NiCd battery pack-50 Alarms power off carrier return Auto Automatic Options paper feed Automatic Paper change indicator Battery Paper release lever replacement Battery Permanent hyphen Permanent space Carrier Power switch mode Carrier return Print density dial Carrying case without line feed...
  • Page 62 FCC REGULATIONS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause inter- ference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 64 7-1 , Nishi-shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163. Japan P.O. Box 5050. Shinjuku Dai-ichi Seimei Building, Tokyo 163, Japan CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, Long Island, N.Y. 1 1042, U.S.A. HEAD OFFICE 100 Park Boulevard Itasca, Illinois 60143-2693, U.S.A.
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