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Star Micronics LC-8521 Technical Manual (124 pages)

Brand: Star Micronics | Category: Printer | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

5
- Chapter 1 General Specifications
  7
- General Spaecifications
  7
- External Appearance and Composition
  9
- Control Panel
  11
  - Switch Combination Functions
    11
  - EDS Mode Settings
    12
- Parallel Interface
  14
  - General Specifications
    14
  - Connector Signals
    14
- Serial Interface
  15
  - General Specifications
    15
  - Connector Signals and Functional Descriptions
    15
- Serial Interface - SPC-8K (Option)
  16
- EE-PROM Mode
  18
  - Outline
    18
  - Explanation of Special Control Codes
    18
  - EE-PROM Map
    19
  - Rewriting the EE-PROM
    23
Chapter 2 Theory of Operation 2

25
- Block Diagram
  27
- General Flow Chart (Main Logic Board)
  28
- Power Supply Circuit
  29
- Mechanisms
  30
  - Print Head Mechanism
    30
    
    Character Mechanism
    30
    
    Print Wire Drive Operation
    30
  - Print Head Carrying Mechanism
    31
  - Ink Ribbon Feed Mechanism
    32
  - Paper Feed Mechanism
    33
  - Detectors
    34
Chapter 4 Parts Replacement

43
- Ribbon Holder
  45
- Upper Case Unit
  45
- Main Logic Board Unit
  46
- Printer Mechanism
  46
- Fuse
  47
- Power Supply Unit
  47
- Carriage Motor Unit
  48
- Print Head
  48
- Carriage Board Unit
  49
- Carriage Unit
  50
- Roller Angle Unit
  50
- Frame Holder Unit
  51
- Paper Feed Roller Unit
  51
- Paper Guide Unit
  52
- Platen Assy
  52
- Change Plate Assy
  53
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

63
Chapter 7 Parts List

81
- Printer Assembly
  82
  - Disassembly Drawing
    82
  - Parts List
    83
- Printer Mechanism
  84
  - Disassembly Drawing
    84
  - Parts List
    86
- Sub - Assembly
  88
  - Lower Cace Unit
    88
  - Sheet Guide Unit
    89
  - Printer Cover Unit
    90
  - Upper Case Unit
    91
  - Tractor Unit
    92
  - Serial-Parallel Converter (Option)
    93
  - Carriage Unit
    94
  - Platen Assy
    95
  - Roller Angle Assy
    96
  - Frame Holder Unit
    97
  - Paper Guide Unit
    98
  - Frame L Unit
    99
  - Frame R Unit
    100
- Wiring Scheme of Printer
  102
- Electrical Parts
  104
  - Main Logic Board
    104
    
    Circuit Diagram
    104
    
    Component Layout
    108
    
    Parts List
    110
  - Control Panel Board
    114
    
    Circuit Diagram
    114
    
    Component Layout
    114
    
    Parts List
    114
  - Connected Board
    115
    
    Circuit Diagram
    115
    
    Component Layout
    115
    
    Parts List
    115
- Power Supply Unit
  116
  - Circuit Diagram
    116
  - Component Layout
    117
  - Parts List
    118
- Serial - Parallel Converter Board ( Option )
  120
- Wiring Scheme
  120
- I/F Board
  121
  - Circuit Diagram
    121
  - Component Layout
    121
  - Parts List
    121
- CPU Board
  122
  - Circuit Diagram
    122
  - Component Layout
    123
  - Parts List
    123

Star Micronics LC-8521 User Manual (116 pages)

Star Micronics PRINTER LC-8521 User's Manual

Brand: Star Micronics | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Trademark Acknowledgments
2
About this Manual
3
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1: Printer Setup

9
Chapter 2: Control Panel Operations

28
- Switching between On-Line and Off-Line
  28
- Selecting a Font
  29
- Entering the Font Lock Mode
  29
- Setting the Character Pitch
  30
- Entering the Pitch Lock Mode
  30
- Line Feed
  31
- Paper Eject (Cut-Sheet Paper)
  31
- Form Feed (Fanfold Paper)
  31
- Parking Fanfold Paper
  31
- Micro Feed
  31
- Setting the Top of Form Position
  32
- Tear-Off Function (Fanfold Paper)
  32
- Selecting the Quiet Print Mode
  32
- Changing the Auto Load Position
  33
- Saving a Macro
  34
- Clearing the Printer's Buffer
  34
- Initializing the Printer
  35
- Entering the Multi-Part Mode
  35
Chapter 3: Using the EDS Mode

36
- About EDS Mode Settings
  36
- Entering the EDS Mode
  36
- Selecting a Bank
  37
- Selecting a Switch
  38
- Changing a Switch Setting
  38
- Printing the Current Switch Settings
  38
- Exiting the EDS Modes
  38
- EDS Modes Settings
  38
- EDS-1 Settings
  39
- Using the Eds Mode
  44
Chapter 4: Using the Printer with Windows 3

50
Chapter 5: Using the Printer with Windows 95

56
- Setting up the Printer in Windows 95
  56
- Preparing to Print
  59
- Select Settings
  59
- Printing a Document
  61
- Installing Truetype Fonts
  62
Chapter 6: Using the Printer with MS-DOS

64
- Setting up for Printing with MS-DOS
  64
Chapter 7: Paper Handling

65
- Selecting Paper Types
  65
- Adjusting for Paper Thickness
  66
- Automatic Fanfold Feeding
  67
- Manual Sheet Feeding
  68
- Clearing Paper Jams
  70
Chapter 8: Optional Accessory

71
Appendix A: Troubleshooting

78
- Short Test
  78
- Long Test
  78
- Hexadecimal Dump
  79
- Adjusting the Dot Alignment
  79
- Troubleshooting Guide
  81
- Troubleshooting
  82
- Checking System Software Settings in Windows
  87
- Checking System Software Settings in MS-DOS
  88
Appendix B: Specifications

89
- Specifications
  90
Appendix C: Interface Pin Outs

91
- Parallel Interface
  91
- Serial Interface
  91
Appendix D: Character Sets

92
Appendix E: Printer Control Codes

104
- Printer Control Codes
  106
- Download Character Commands
  107
- Line Spacing Commands
  107
- Other Commands
  108
Appendix F: Glossary

110
Appendix G: Control Panel Operation Guide

111
- Customer Service Information
  116
- Customer Response
  116

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Table of Contents

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Star Micronics LC-8521 User Manual (116 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Printer Setup

Chapter 2: Control Panel Operations

Chapter 3: Using the EDS Mode

Chapter 4: Using the Printer with Windows 3

Chapter 5: Using the Printer with Windows 95

Chapter 6: Using the Printer with MS-DOS

Chapter 7: Paper Handling

Chapter 8: Optional Accessory

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Appendix B: Specifications

Appendix C: Interface Pin Outs

Appendix D: Character Sets

Appendix E: Printer Control Codes

Appendix F: Glossary

Appendix G: Control Panel Operation Guide

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