Epson LC-7211 Manual de usuario

USER’S MANUALLC-7211HF12H 80825062DOT MATRIX PRINTER

2 Printer SetupUnpacking the printerCheck to make sure that the carton contains each of the items shown in the following illustration.If anything is m

92 Printer Control CodesLine Spacing CommandsDescription Mode ASCII CodeAdvance paper one line (line feed) BothLFReverse paper one line STDESC LFSet l

93Move print head to specified horizontal position STDESC \ n1 n2Justification STDESC anSet left margin STDESC lnOther CommandsDescription Mode ASCII Co

94Appendix F: Glossaryadjustment lever Controls the darkness of the printing by adjusting for the thickness of the paper you are printing on.Centroni

95Appendix G: Control Panel Operation GuideNote:A dot means press and hold and an arrow means to just press. A dot and arrow tied together means hold

Aapplication printer selectionchecking 75auto LF with CR 26auto load positionchanging 20auto tear-off 26AUTOEXEC.BAT 75Bbidirectional printing 26Ccabl

loading 9parking 14, 18perforations 13printing on 13specifications 56tear-off function 14, 19unparking 14fontsselecting in Windows 45selecting a font

problemscauses and solutions 68dark printing 70erratic operation 73excessive noise 71hot printer case 71incorrect characters 72, 73left margin movemen

Customer service informationIf you experience any technical difficulties with your Star printer, please refer to Appendix A How to deal with printing p

General guide 3General guideThe following illustrations show the major components of your printer. Front coverAdjustment leverPaper guidePower switchC

4 Printer SetupRemoving the protective materialsProtective sheets and a piece of cardboard are inserted into the printer to protect components during

Opening the front cover 5Opening the front cover❏Hook your fingers under the two small tabs on either side of the front cover and pull forward and up t

6 Printer SetupImportant!Never try to move the print head while the printer is plugged into a power outlet. Doing so can damage the printer. If you ha

Removing the ribbon cassette 7Removing the ribbon cassetteUse the following procedure to remove the ribbon cassette from the printer when you want to

8 Printer SetupConnecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off❏Plug the power cord of the printer into a standard power outlet whose voltage

Loading fanfold paper 9Loading fanfold paperThis section tells you how to load fanfold paper. Note that you can also use cut-sheet paper and multi-par

10 Printer Setup❏ Set the release lever on the back of the printer to the fanfold position.❏ Set the adjustment lever to the value that matches the th

Loading fanfold paper 11Note that there is a guide inside the printer in front of the left tractor. The ▼ mark of the guide indicates where the left m

Federal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency Interference StatementThe 120V version equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

12 Printer Setup❏ Press the control panel’s LF button and the paper will feed to the starting position.

Printing on fanfold paper 13Printing on fanfold paperWhen printing on fanfold paper, take care not to print too close to the perforations that separat

14 Printer SetupParking fanfold paperIt is not necessary to remove fanfold paper currently loaded in the printer in order to print on cut-sheet paper

Connecting to your computer 15Connecting to your computerThe computer sends data to the printer through a cable. This printer does not come with a cab

16 Printer Setup❏ Plug the other end of the parallel cable into the socket on the side of the printer and secure it in place with the clips.Note:Consu

17Chapter 2: Control Panel OperationsThe control panel gives you push-button control over the printer’s power and paper feed operations. It also incl

18 Control Panel OperationsPaper loading❏Prepare either cut-sheet or fanfold paper for feeding.For details on how to prepare for paper feeding, see pa

Micro feed 19Micro feedUse the following operation to feed the paper in very small increments. This makes it possible to align the print head exactly

20 Control Panel OperationsSelecting a font❏Make sure the printer is off-line (ON LINE indicator is not lit).❏ Press FONT to change the font selection

Saving a macro 21❏ Press FONT to feed the paper to the starting position.❏ Feed the paper so the print head is located where you want the new auto loa

Trademark acknowledgmentsLC-7211, LC-10, LC-90, LC-100, NX-1000, NX-1010, NX-1040, SPC-8K: Star Micronics Co. Ltd.EX-800, FX-850, LX-810, LX-850: Seik

22 Control Panel OperationsClearing the printer’s bufferWhen the printer receives data from a computer, it temporarily stores it in a memory called a

23Chapter 3: Using the EDS ModeThe letters “EDS” stand for “Electronic DIP Switches.” Just like the small DIP switches that are used by many computer

24 Using the EDS ModeSelecting a bank❏While in the EDS Mode, use the control panel’s FONT button to select a bank. Indicators on the left side of the

Printing the current switch settings 25Printing the current switch settings❏In the EDS Mode, hold down the control panel’s ON LINE button and press th

26 Using the EDS ModeSwitch 4: Not usedSwitch 5: Paper Out DetectorSpecifies whether the printer’s paper out detector is enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF

EDS Mode Settings 27Switch 5: Zero StyleSpecifies whether a normal zero (ON) or a slashed zero (OFF) will be used. Selecting Normal (ON) prints zeros

28 Using the EDS ModeBANK DSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4: Page LengthTurn these switches on or off to form the pattern that matches the Page Length setting you

EDS Mode Settings 29Code Page SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5#437 IBM-PC ON ON ON ON ON#850 Multi-lingual OFF ON ON ON ON#860 Portuguese ON OFF ON ON ON#861 Icela

30 Using the EDS ModeA code page is the set of symbols and characters that your printer can print. Your printer converts ASCII hexadecimal data accord

EDS Mode Settings 31#928 Greek Greece For UNIX#2001 Lithuanian-KBL Lithuania Commonly used for DOS#772 Lithuanian Lithuania New standard#774 Lithuania

About this manualThis manual describes how to set up, use, and care for the Star LC-7211 printer. The following is a list of what you can expect to fi

32 Using the EDS ModeIf your EDS settings specify Standard emulation (Bank A, Switch 1 ON) with the italic character table (Bank A, Switch 2 OFF), use

EDS Mode Settings 33BANK FSwitches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: NLQ Font SelectionTurn these switches on or off to form the pattern that identifies the font you wan

34Chapter 4: User Setup UtilityThe User Setup Utility is included on the floppy disk that comes with the printer. It allows you to change the EDS set

Starting the User Setup Utility 35❏ Pull down the list of available languages under Language: and double-click the one you want to use. ❏ Click the In

36 User Setup UtilityWhen you start the User Setup Utility, it reads and displays the last settings that were sent to the printer by the utility.Note:

Adjusting the dot alignment 37To select a setting box❏ Click on the box you want to select or move to it by using your keyboard’s Tab or arrow keys. T

38 User Setup UtilityChanging the printer port❏Click on Port or press the F8 function key.❏ Select the port you want to use by double-clicking on it,

Importing setup data from a configuration file 39Importing setup data from a configuration file❏Click on File or press the F3 function key.❏ Select Load

40Chapter 5: Using the Printer with Windows 3.1This chapter contains specific information you need to know when using the printer with Microsoft Wind

Setting up for printing with Microsoft Windows 3.1 41❏ Click Add and the dialog box will expand to show a List of Printers.❏ In the List of Printers:

ContentsChapter 1: Printer Setup ... 1Choosing a place for the printer ... 1Unpacking the printer ... 2General guide ... 3Removing the protective mate

42 Using the Printer with Windows 3.1❏ Double-click on the name of the printer model you just installed to select it as the default printer.❏ Click Cl

Printing a document 43❏ From this window you select buttons that let you control a wide variety of printer setup parameters. This manual does not incl

44 Using the Printer with Windows 3.1Note:The actual appearance of the Print window may differ somewhat depending on the application you are using.Use

Selecting fonts in Windows applications 45❏ Insert the disk that contains the fonts into one of your computer’s disk drives. This explanation assumes

46Chapter 6: Using the printer with Windows 95This chapter describes how to use the printer with Microsoft Windows 95. The following topics are cover

Setting up the printer in Windows 95 47❏ When the above window is displayed, make sure the Local printer radio button is checked. Then click on the N

48 Using the printer with Windows 95❏ Select the language or language group you want to use by clicking on it.❏ Select the printer model name (“Star L

Preparing to print 49❏ Click on the Next button.❏ Select whether to print out a test page by clicking on the appropriate radio button.❏ Click on the F

50 Using the printer with Windows 95❏ Double-click on the icon bearing the name of the printer (Star LC-7211) in the Printers window. A window appears

Printing a document 51Printing a documentWindows 95 applications always print to the currently selected default printer. If you want to change the def

Chapter 3: Using the EDS Mode ... 23About EDS Mode settings ... 23Entering the EDS Mode ... 23Selecting a bank ... 24Selecting a switch ... 24Changing

52 Using the printer with Windows 95Installing TrueType fontsTo install the TrueType fonts that are on the floppy disk accompanying this printer, foll

53Chapter 7: Using the Printer with OS/2 WarpThis chapter contains specific information about using the printer with IBM OS/2 Warp. It also shows you

54 Using the Printer with OS/2 WarpGetting ready to printThere are several steps to set up the printer before using it. You must select the printer dr

55Chapter 8: Using the Printer with MS-DOSThis chapter contains information about how to use the printer with applications software running under MS-

56Chapter 9: Paper HandlingYour printer is designed to print on a variety of paper types. This chapter tells you everything you need to know about pa

Adjusting for paper thickness 57LabelsBacking sheet: 4.5″ to 12″ / 114 to 305 mmThickness:Backing sheet 0.0028″ to 0.0035″ / 0.07 to 0.09 mmTotal thic

58 Paper HandlingThe following table provides a general guide for setting the adjustment lever. Experiment with different settings until you find the

Manual sheet feeding 59Manual sheet feedingYou can use the following procedure to manually feed cut-sheet paper into the printer.❏ Make sure that ther

60 Paper Handling❏ Adjust the paper guide to the position you want.Note that the ▼ mark of the guide indicates where the left margin of the printing w

Clearing paper jams 61Note:If you are inserting letterhead paper, insert the sheet so that it is face up with the letterhead portion up.Clearing paper

Chapter 6: Using the printer with Windows 95 ... 46Setting up the printer in Windows 95 ... 46Preparing to print ... 49Printing a document ... 51Insta

62Chapter 10: Optional AccessoryThis chapter explains how to connect and set up the following optional accessory that is available for this printer:❏

Setting the converter’s DIP switches 63❏ Plug the other end of the serial cable into your computer’s serial ports. Serial ports are usually marked COM

64 Optional AccessoryData LengthParityProtocolBaud RateSwitch 1 Data Length DOS/Windows SettingON 8 bits 8OFF 7 bits 7Switch 2 Switch 5 Parity DOS/Win

65Appendix A: TroubleshootingThe appendix will provide help if you experience problems with your printer. It tells you how to test the printer, how t

66 TroubleshootingNote:Test printing prints across the entire width of the carriage. Make sure that the printer is loaded with the widest paper availa

67❏ While holding down the control panel’s LF and ON LINE buttons, turn the printer back on to enter the Dot Adjustment Mode.The printer will print so

68 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting guideUse the following table to help track down the causes of problems and to determine the best solution to deal wi

69Printer test works, but printer will not print out data from the attached computer.The interface cable is connected incorrectly or damaged.Check to

70 TroubleshootingIncorrect number of lines are printed on the page.Auto line feed with carriage return is enabled.Use the EDS Mode or the User Setup

71Printer case is hot. The printer’s air vents are blocked or obstructed.Switch off the printer and let it cool. Check the air vents on the bottom of

Appendix D: Character Sets ... 79Appendix E: Printer Control Codes ... 89Appendix F: Glossary ... 94Appendix G: Control Panel Operation Guide ... 95

72 TroubleshootingLeft margin moves to the right during printing.The paper is not loaded correctly, causing the print head to jam.Remove all paper fro

73Some characters are printed incorrectly.Inappropriate settings are selected by your application program.Choose different settings in your applicatio

74 TroubleshootingChecking system software settings in WindowsWhenever you have problems printing from a Windows application, you should check the fol

75To check the application printer selection❏ Select Print from the application’s File menu, and a window appears listing available printers.❏ Check t

76Appendix B: SpecificationsPrinting System Serial Impact Dot-MatrixPrinting Speed Pitch Draft (cps/dpi) NLQ (cps/dpi)Pica (10 cpi) 225/120H 56/240HEl

77LabelsBacking sheet: 4.5″ to 12″ / 114 to 305 mmThickness:Backing sheetTotal thickness0.0028″ to 0.0035″ / 0.07 to 0.09 mm0.0075″ / 0.19 mm max.Enve

78Appendix C: Interface Pin OutsParallel InterfacePin Name Function1 STROBE Goes low for ≥0.5µs when active.2 DATA0 These signals represent informati

79Appendix D: Character SetsStandard Italic Character SetInternational Character SetThe character codes shown in the table are hexadecimal.

80 Character SetsIBM Character Set #2Code Page #437 (IBM-PC)Character Set #1Other characters are the same as those for Character Set #2.

81IBM Special Character SetThe following characters can be printed using the <ESC> ^ command.Code Page #850Multi-lingualOther characters are the

1Chapter 1: Printer SetupThis chapter contains important information on setting up your printer. Be sure to read this chapter carefully before using

82 Character SetsCode Page #863Canadian FrenchOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #865NordicOther characters are the s

83Code Page #3843 PolishOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #3841 Gost-RussianOther characters are the same as those f

84 Character SetsCode Page #3847Brazil-ABNTOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #3846TurkishOther characters are the sa

85Code Page #1001ArabicOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437. Code Page #737GreekOther characters are the same as those for Code P

86 Character SetsCode Page #928 GreekOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #869 GreekOther characters are the same as th

87Code Page #3001 Estonian1Other characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #774LithuanianOther characters are the same as those fo

88 Character Sets Code Page #3021 BulgarianOther characters are the same as those for Code Page #437.Code Page #3012Latvian2Other characters are the s

89Appendix E: Printer Control CodesThis appendix lists the printer’s control commands. It gives the name of each control command, along with the appl

90 Printer Control CodesPrint Pitch Control CommandsDescription Mode ASCII CodeSelect condensed print BothSISame as SI STDESC SISelect one line expand

91Special Print Mode CommandsDescription Mode ASCII CodeSet master print mode STDESC!Cancel underlining BothESC-0Select underlining BothESC-1Select em