Command Parameters - Star Micronics XB24-200 User Manual

Command parameters
The Command parameters are assigned to Bank "A", including these
functions:
. Emulation
Select the mode compatible with your computer and software. In Standard
mode the printer operates like the Epson LQ-86O/LQ- 1060. In IBM mode
it operates like the IBM Proprinter X24E/XL24E.
. RAM usage
In order to download characters this switch must be set "DOWNLOAD". The
printer then uses its RAM memory for storing character patterns and
provides only a one-line print buffer.
If you leave this switch, the printer uses its RAM memory as an input
buffer, allowing the computer to send data faster than the printer prints.
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Quiet mode
You can select the Quiet mode as the power-on default by setting this
switch.
When in Quiet mode, the printer will print slightly slower, but at a reduced
noise level.
. Graphics direction
When printing in dot graphics mode, the printer may either print bi-
directionally (in alternate directions) for speed or in one direction only
(u&directional for increased accuracy).
For practically all purposes, however, bi-directional printing is suffi-
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ciently accurate.
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Auto On-Line
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Set the status just after loaded the paper into the printer.
When the Auto-Online is set ON, the printer automatically goes on-line.
- When it is set OFF, you must press the [
ON LINE
1 button to set on-line -
after load the paper.
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Following table shows the display messages and those meanings for the
Bank "A".
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