Print Area Test Mode; Pitch Lock Mode; Font Lock Mode; Font And Pitch Lock Mode - Star Micronics XB24-200 User Manual

Since the self-test occupies the full width of the carriage, it is recommended
that the printer is loaded with the widest paper possible to avoid damage to
the print head and/or platen. In addition, the total number of lines printed is
considerable, more than can be accommodated on a single sheet, so fanfold
paper is recommended for this test.
Print area test mode
By holding the IsE~%Z-7 button down during power-up, the printer will
enter the print area test mode. This way, you can find how many lines on your
b.
paperareavailableforprinting.Theprinterwillshowthe"SELFTESTTOP&B."
on the display and print the first line message, then print the last line message
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c.
after feeding to the bottom of the page.
If you have loaded the fanfold paper, only the first line message is printed.
Pitch lock mode
By holding the L
button down during power-up, the print pitch
can only be selected from the control panel. This prevents software inter-
ference. You will hear an acknowledging beep, and the printer will show the
"PITCH LOCK" message on the display as power comes on.
After the beep tone, you can set the printer off-line, select a print pitch, then
return to on-line and start printing. The pitch you selected will show with "*"
on the display and not be reset
or
otherwise changed by any commands your
software may issue.
Font lock mode
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By holding the ~~~ 1 button during power-up, fonts can only be
selected fmm the control panel. This prevents software interference. There
will be an acknowledging beep and "FONT LOCK" message on the display.
After which you can set the printer off-line, select a font, then Mum to the
on-line state and begin printing. The selected font, shown with "**' on the
display, will not be changed by any commands your software may issue.
Font and Pitch lock mode
If you want to protect both the pitch and font settings from software changes,
press both the
-1
and
I
1 buttons during power-up.
PITCH
There will be two acknowledging beep tones and "FONT&PITCH LOCK"
message on the display.
Pressing these buttons during power-up does not prevent you from making
any number of changes later from the control panel.
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