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Star Micronics LC24-10 User Manual

Star Micronics LC24-10
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LC24-10
USERS MANUAL
NOT INTENDED FOR SALE
PN 80821322

Table of Contents

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Star Micronics LC24-10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Pins24 pins
Number of Columns80 columns
Print MethodDot Matrix
InterfaceParallel
Paper TypeSingle Sheet
Power SupplyAC 100-240V

Summary

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

FEATURES OF THE PRINTER

Printer Features Overview

Summarizes the printer's extensive software support, ease of use, and versatile paper handling.

Chapter 1 SETTING UP THE PRINTER

Printer Setup Procedures

Covers locating, unpacking, mounting components, and connecting the printer.

Paper Handling and Testing

Instructions for loading single sheets and fanfold forms, including parking and unparking.

Printing Adjustments and Settings

Details on adjusting the printing gap and configuring DIP switch settings.

Chapter 2 CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS

Switches and Indicators

Describes the function of each control panel switch and the power indicator.

Power-Up Functions

Explains special functions activated by holding switches during power-on.

Switch Combination Functions

Details advanced operations performed by pressing multiple control panel switches simultaneously.

Chapter 3 USING THE PRINTER WITH COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE

Software Installation and Configuration

Steps for installing software, selecting the printer, and setting DIP switches.

Printer Control and Commands

Covers command options, type styles, page width, alignment, and other controls.

Chapter 4 USING THE PRINTER WITH DOS AND BASIC

Screen Hard-Copying

Methods for printing the computer screen content directly from DOS.

Programming with DOS Commands

Using DOS commands like PRINT, COPY, and TYPE to manage printer output.

Programming with BASIC

Example BASIC programs for controlling printer features and character generation.

Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Printer Maintenance Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the printer and replacing the ribbon, print head, and RAM card battery.

Troubleshooting Printer Issues

Common problems and solutions for printer malfunctions, including paper jams and print quality.

Appendix A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Printer Specifications Overview

Summary of printing mechanism, interface, emulation, and control panel specifications.

Appendix B PRINTER CONTROL COMMANDS

Font and Character Control Commands

Commands for selecting type styles, character sets, size, and pitch.

Position and Spacing Commands

Commands for controlling vertical and horizontal positioning, line spacing, and tab stops.

Graphics and Download Commands

Commands for printing graphics and managing downloaded character sets.

Other Printer Commands

Miscellaneous commands for printer control, including MSB settings and buffer operations.

Appendix C DOWNLOAD CHARACTER GENERATOR

Character Creation Process

Detailed steps for designing and defining new characters using the generator program.

Appendix D CHARACTER SETS

Character Set Tables

Comprehensive charts showing character codes, representations, and their hexadecimal values.

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