Functions; Function Setting; Functions 4.1 Function Setting; Sensor - Star Micronics NP-255 Product Specifications

2 inch journal printer
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4. Functions

4.1 Function setting

The printer has DIP switches on the control board to make various function settings.
DIP SW
S1-1
CR operation
S1-2
Japanese
S1-3
Near end sensor
S1-4
Print density select *
S1-5
Not defined
S1-6
Data transfer speed
S1-7
Hex Dump print
S1-8
Connection
* Note: The print speed decreases when printed with print density +25% up (DIP SW-4 On).
Data is read (transferred) only when power is set on and hardware/software are reset.

4.2 Sensor

The printer has a switch sensor at each mechanical section to monitor its operation and the
operational status will be uploaded to the host.
No
Name of sensor
1
Near end sensor
2
No paper sensor
3
Lever open switch
4
Platen open switch
5
Head temp. sensor
When the sensor results of 2, 3, 4 and 5 become normal, the printer will be in the
on-line status (printing is available).
Functions
Single connect
Status
Monitors remaining of paper. Print is
available.
Sensors no paper status. Print stops.
Monitor switch for platen open/close
lever. Print stops if it monitors during
printing.
Open/close switch of platen. Print stops
if monitors during printing.
Protects head from overheating.
Out of normal condition with head
temp. over 80°.
Print stops. Below 65°,
it automatically starts printing.
ON
Effective
Ineffective
Shift JIS
Ineffective
+25% up
Standard level
-
38400bps
19200bps
Hex Dump
Normal print
Receipt/Journal
connection
9
OFF
Factory setting
JIS
Effective
-
Monitor (value)
Less than about Ø24
Paper existence
Operation of platen
open/close lever.
Open/close of platen
Higher than 80°.
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On

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