Star Micronics Delta User Manual

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Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

l Reorient the receiving antenna l Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver l Move the computer away from the receiver l Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver are on

different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004~080-00345-4.

A note about the programs in this manual:

This manual contains several programs that help to demonstrate the versatility of the Delta printers. Star Micronics has made every effort to insure that the programs are functional and accurate. However, Star Micronics cannot guarantee their accuracy or suitabil-

ity to any particular application.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Delta-lo, Delta-18 grafstar, UniversaUAtari Parallel Interface, Universal/Commodore Parallel Interface: Star Micronics

Apple, Apple II, Apple II + , Apple IIe, Applesoft: Apple Computer Inc. Atari 400, Atari 800, Atari 850: Atari Inc., a Warner Communications Company

Commodore, VIC-20, C-84: Commodore Business Machines, Inc. Compaq: Compaq Computer Corporation

CPIM: Digital Research

EasyWriter: Information Unlimited Software, Inc.

IBM Personal Computer, IBM PC, IBM XT: International Business Machines Corp.

Kaypm: Kaypro Computer Corporation Microsoft BASIC: Microsoft Corporation

Osborne 1: Osborne Computer Corporation SuperCalc: Sorcim Corporation TRS-80: Radio Shack, a division of Tandy Corporation

WordStar: MicroPro International Corporation

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to the New Owner

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Your new Delta printer and this manual are both setting new

A Special Message

standards for the computer printer industry - and you’re part of it! Congratulations, and welcome aboard!

First, about this manual. It’s another first in our industry the first to be truly written not just for the person who does his own programming, but for the first-time user or anyone else who prefers to leave the programming to others, and simply inserts his store-bought programs (software) into his computer/printer system. Someone very much like you, perhaps . . .

You’ll find using this manual easy and pleasant. We’ve gone to great lengths to make it so, as it’s master-minded by solid experts in the arcane art of computer science, and written by equally proficient practitioners in the art of Plain English!

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As a first example, look over the Table of Contents and you’ll see what we mean, Whether you’re a greenhorn or a wizard, everybody will find what they need to know to fulfill their expectations. We suggest that each new owner/user, before you even unpack the box, read or at least scan Chapters 1 and 2 - “A Closer Look” and “Getting Started with Delta” - as well as Appendix A,

“Unpacking and Installation.”

Now you can unpack the box and

start putting things together.

When you’re ready to connect up your computer to your

Delta, look at Appendices B through G for directions applying to your make of computer. Remember, Delta has both serial and parallel interfaces, so there’s nothing extra to buy!

Which leads naturally to a few words of praise for some other special features that make the new Delta so satisfactory to own. Features like the high speed leOcharacter per second printout,

the capability to design your own characters, do your own plotting, your own infinite variety of dot graphics patterns and densities. You’ll have a ball! For you, Chapters 3 through 8 are a must, and of course everybody should look at Chapter 10 which tells how to maintain your Delta for a long and carefree life.

We’ll end this as we began, with congratulations for your wise

buying, and a most cordial welcome to the wonderful world of Delta printing. . . fast, clean and beautiful!

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Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

A Closer Look

Components and Controls Paper Selection and Loading

Loading single sheets Loading roll paper Loading sprocket-feed paper

Bottom feeding Delta-15 Ribbon Installation Adjusting the Gap Self-Test

Getting Started With Delta

Using Commercial Software

First, some terminology

Using Delta with SuperCalc

Using Delta with word processors

Using this book without learning BASIC Some Basics about BASIC

Establishing communications

The CHR$ function

Control codes

The escape code

Some problem codes

Printing Text With Delta

Changing the print pitch Expanded print Making Delta print darker

Some Special Kinds of Text

Italic printing Underlining

Superscripts and subscripts

Mixing modes

Summary

Line Spacing and Forms Control

Starting New Lines

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Chapter 6

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Changing Line Spacing

Moving down the page without a carriage return

Forms Controls

Form feed Changing the Page Length Top and Bottom Margins Summary

Formatting Your Output

A one-shot tab command

Setting Left and Right Margins Using Vertical Tabs

A one-shot vertical tab command

Summary

Special Features of the Delta Printer

Now hear this Initializing Delta Putting Delta to sleep Printing to the bottom of the sheet Unidirectional printing Backspace and delete The seven bit dilemma Block graphics characters and special symbols International character sets The macro control code

Summary

Creating Your Own Characters

Dot Matrix Printing The Print Matrix Defining Your Own Characters

Rule 1: Download characters are seven dots high Rule 2: Dots cannot overlap Add up each column of dots Assigning a value to your character Download character definition

command Printing Download Characters Proportional Characters

Defining proportional characters Printing proportional characters Connecting characters

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Mixing Print Modes with Download Characters A Utility Program Summary

Chapter 6

Printing With Dot Graphics

Comparing dot graphics with download characters

Using the Dot Graphics Commands

Specifying the number of columns of dots Specifying the graphics data

Combining text and graphics Printing a Design or Logo Plotting with Delta

How the program works

Using Delta for business graphics High Resolution Graphics If You Have Problems wi:h BASIC Summary

Chapter 9 Chapter 10

Getting It All Together Maintenance

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Cleaning Delta Removing the Upper Case Replacing a Fuse

Replacing the Print Head

Appendix A

Setting Up Delta

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Where shall we put it? What have we here? Removing the shipping screws

Removing the packing from inside the printer Installing the platen knob Removing the tractor unit

Attaching the paper separator and paper

guide Installing the ribbon

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Installing the printer cover Connecting Delta to your computer

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IBM Personal Computer and Compaq

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Recommended DIP switch settings for

IBM-PC BASIC programming

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Listing programs Program listings

Appendix C

Apple II Computers

Setting the switches Applesoft BASIC

Listing programs Program listings Chart program Special character chart program Macro program Bridge hand program Numeral program Download utility program Delta plot program

Pie chart program

Appendix D TRS-60 Computers

Recommended DIP switch settings for TRSSO TRSSO BASIC Chart program

Special character chart program Macro program Bridge hand program Numeral program

Download utility program Delta plot program Pie chart program

Appendix E Osborne, Kaypro and CP/M Computers

Setting the switches Using MBASIC

Program listings Chart program Special character chart program Macro program Bridge hand program Numeral program Download utility program Delta plot program Pie chart program

Appendix F

Atari 400/800 Computers

Setting the switches Using Atari BASIC Listing programs

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Program listings Chart program Special character chart program Macro program Bridge hand program Numeral program Download utility program Delta plot program Pie chart program

Appendix G Commodore VIC-20 and C-64 Computers

Setting the switches Using Commodore BASIC

Listing programs Program listings Chart program Special character chart program Macro program

Bridge hand program Numeral program Download utility program Delta plot program Pie chart program

Appendix H DIP Switch Settings

Switch Functions

Appendix I ASCII Codes Appendix J Character Style Charts

Appendix K Function Code Reference

Commands to Control Print

Style

Font style controls

Font pitch controls

Special print modes Commands to Control Vertical Position of Print Head

Line feed controls

Form feed controls

Vertical tabs Commands to Control Horizontal Position of Print Head Download Character Commands Commands to Control Graphics

Macro Instruction Commands Other Commands

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Appendix L Appendix M

Command Summary in Numeric Order ASCII Code Conversion Chart

Appendix N Technical Specifications

Appendix 0 The Parallel Interface

Functions of the Connector Signals

Appendix P Serial Interface Specifications

Configuring the Serial Interface Delta’s Serial Protocols

Serial busy protocols

XONlXOFF protocol

ACK protocol

Index Consumer Response DIP Switch Quick Reference Warranty Command Quick Reference

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Table of Tables

Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 3-3 Table 3-4

Table 3-5 Table 3-6 Table 4-l Table 4-2 Table 4-3 Table 5-1 Table 6-1 Table 6-2 Table 6-3 Table 6-4 Table 6-5

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Table 6-7 Table 7-l Table 7-2 Table 7-3

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Table P-2 Table P-3 Table P-4

Print pitch commands Expanded print commands Print emphasis commands Italic commands

Underline commands Superscript and subscript commands Line spacing commands Form length commands Top and bottom margin commands Left and right margin commands Bell commands Some miscellaneous commands Printing direction Eighth bit controls International character set commands International character sets Macro instruction commands Download character definition commands Download character printing commands Mixing download characters with various print modes Calculating nl and n2 for graphics

Dot graphics commands IBM serial switch settings DIP switch settings International character sets Delta parallel interface Serial interface pin functions DIP switch 3 Handshaking protocols Data transfer rates

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Chapter I

A Closer Look

In this chapter, we’ll introduce you to your Delta printer. We’ll

cover:

l Components and controls l Paper selection and loading l Adjusting the gap-for different paper thickness

l Self-test-print-out of available characters

Components and Controls

First, the components. You saw most of these when you

unpacked your printer. Now we’ll give you a brief explanation of

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what they do. (For directions on how to set up Delta, see Appen-

dix A.)

Printer cover

‘igure l-l. For instructions on attaching the various components, see Appendix A.

Roll paper holder

guide

Printer cover - protects ribbon and print head from dust and

dirt - and also reduces the sound level.

Paper separator and paper guide - used with roll paper and

sprocket-feed paper.

Roll paper holder and holder shaft - used only with roll

paper.

Tractor unit - feeds sprocket-feed paper with its drive gear

and sprocket units.

Platen - this is the rubber cylinder that carries paper to the

print head.

Now let’s take a tour around the controls. You’ll find that all of

the operating controls are on the right side of the printer.

On/off power switch - towards the backside. This turns on

the electricity to your machine.

Platen knob - middle, right side. Lets you manually turn the

platen, just like a typewriter.

CAUTION: Turn this knob only with power switch ofi. Turn-

ing it with the power on could damage the platen drive gears.

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Control panel

‘igure 1-2. All of Delta’s controls are on the right side.

Control panel - on top right corner. These three buttons and

four “status” lamps are your day-to-day operational controls.

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Here’s what they do:

Power lamp - glows green when the power is on.

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Ready lamp - glows green when the printer is ready to accept data. This light flickers during transmission. Don’t worry about the flicker; it’s normal!

On Line lamp - glows green when data transmission is possible.

Paper Out lamp - glows red when printer is out of paper and stops printing.

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On Line button - lets you change the “mode” from on-line to off-line. When it’s on-line, the printer can receive data from the computer. When it’s off-line, you can advance the paper with the form feed and line feed buttons.

F.F. button - stands for “Form Feed.” When you’re off-line you can tap this button and advance the paper to the top of a new

page or “form.”

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L.F. button - stands for “Line Feed.” When you’re off-line this

allows you to advance the paper one line at a time. If you hold the

button down, you’ll get multiple line feeds, one after the other.

Around the backside are some important components and

connectors. From right to left, they are:

Figure 1-3. Around on the back of Delta you’ll find the interface connectors.

DIP switches - primarily, these switches are used in interfacing the Delta printer to your particular brand of computer. See the appendix for directions on doing this.

Parallel interface connector - the place where you “hook

up” your computer to the Delta so they are “interfacing” and thus

able to communicate with each other.

Serial interface connector - this interface allows you to con-

nect Delta with a computer using serial communications.

Power cord - you know what it is for, don’t you? It furnishes

the electrical power to run the printer.

Paper Selection and Loading

That’s it for components and connectors. The next thing we’ll

look at is the variety of papers available for Delta, and how to load

A Closer Look

them, ready to print. For starters, Delta can handle single sheetswhether standard-size stationery, envelopes, multi-part carbonless business forms, or almost any other kind of individual sheets. You can also print on continuous paper-either in rolls or fanfolded perforated paper.

Here’s a good place to spend a minute talking about the release lever, which you’ll be using often. This lever controls the pressure of the paper against the platen. It has two settings - “F” and “T”.

Release lever

Figure 1-4. The paper release lever has two settings: “F”for friction feed and “T for tractor feed.

The “F” setting stands for “Friction Feed” and this setting is always used when running single sheets or roll paper. The “T” position stands for “Tractor Feed” and is used only with sprocketfeed paper. “F” tightens the pressure of the paper against the platen, while “T” loosens this pressure, so it’s easier to move the paper around.

Loading single sheets

Paper width must always be between 8 and 10 inches (8 and 15 inches for the Delta-15), and paper thickness between .O7 mm and .lO mm.

Paper press bar

Release lever

‘igure l-5. Inserting a single sheet ofpaper can be done “under power” with the ne feed button.

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Now, instead of rolling the paper in manually by turning the platen knob, we’re going to use the L.F. button, with the power switch turned on. (This means we’ll have to use the “F” (friction feed) position of the release lever.) Remember what we told you about that L.F. (line feed) button? This allows you to advance the paper one line at a time, and if you hold the button down, you’ll get multiple line feeds, one after the other.

OK? Now let’s start.

1. Remove the printer cover and tractor unit (you can leave the

paper guide and paper separator on if you have installed them).

2. Turn the power switch on.

3. Lift up the paper press bar.

4. Set the release lever to the “F” position.

5. Insert the sheet from the back side of the platen (between the paper chute and the platen cover plate).

6. Press the ON LINE button until the ON LINE light goes off.

7. Press the L.F. button to roll the paper in until it appears on the front side of the platen, about where you want the first line to

start printing.

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NOTE: To straighten paper (if it’s in crooked):

l Move the release lever to “T” position. l Position the sheet where you want it, moving right or left if

necessary to get the paper located between the margins of the printing area.

l Move release lever back to “F” position.

8. Push the paper press bar back to its original position, flush against the paper.

9. Replace the printer cover.

10. Presto! You’re ready to start printing!

Loading roll paper

Roll paper, like single sheets, is fed into the printer by “friction feed,” using the platen as motive power. Thus, when using roll paper, you must first remove the tractor unit. However, you will need the three components of paper separator, paper guide, and roll paper holder in place. Appendix A tells you how to install the first two. We’ll explain here how to attach the roll paper holder and shaft.

The paper holder is [surprise!) the rack that holds the roll of paper. It is inserted into the two holes that you’ll find in the back of the printer. (On the Delta-X, the holder attaches the same way, but instead of at the middle, it’s over to one side, away from the electrical power cord, The roll of paper is placed on the holder shaft

and mounted on the wire rack holder as shown in Figure l-6.

Roll paper specs are the same for both Delta-10 and Delta-15

(8% ” wide, .CV to .lO mm thickness, and maximum 5” diameter

roll).

Let’s start to load the Delta. It’s done almost the same way as loading single sheets, except that the “single sheet” in this case is quite long!

1. Remove the printer cover and tractor unit.

2. Turn the power switch on.

3. Lift up the paper press bar.

4. Set the release lever in the “F” position (Figure 1-5).

5. Pull the paper separator upright (Figure l-7).

6. Load paper roll onto wire rack holder, so that the paper unrolls toward the printer from the bottom of the roll.

7. Unroll some paper, and pass it above the paper guide and beneath the up-ended paper separator.

8. Insert the end of the roll into the paper chute, located at the

back side of the platen.

9. Press the ON LINE button until the ON LINE light is off.

igure l-6. The roll paper holder is attached to the back of Delta.

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Figure 1-7. Inserting roll paper into Delta is similar to loading single sheets.

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10. Press the L.F. button to move the paper in until the leading edge appears on the front side of the platen, about where you want the first line to start printing. NOTE: To straighten roll paper (if it’s in crooked):

l Move the release lever to the “T” position. l Position the sheet where you want it, moving it right or left if

necessary to get the paper located between the margins of the printing area.

l Move the release lever back to “F” position.

11. Push the paper press bar back to its original position, flush against the paper.

12. Replace the printer cover.

13. Presto! You’re ready to start printing!

Loading sprocket-feed paper

This is the familiar perforated paper, with the holes along both sides, also called sprocket, punched, fan-fold, or just plain “computer paper.” It can be as narrow as 3”, and up to 10” wide (5” to

15%” on Delta-15).

To use this kind of paper, you’ll need to install the tractor unit,

with its two “sprocket” wheels to carry the paper along.

To install the tractor, identify the two “snap levers” shown in

Figure 1-8. At the same time, identify the two “stoppers,” nickel-

plated bars over which the hooked or cut-out bottom edge of the

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tractor frame fits.

OK? Now pick up the tractor unit. While depressing the two snap levers, guide it down to the two stoppers; when the hooks slide over the stopper bars, let go of the snap levers to lock it in place.

Next, if you haven’t already, install the paper separator and

- paper guide (see Appendix A), and we’re ready to start loading.

1. Turn the power switch off and remove the printer cover.

2. Pull the release lever (on left side) to position “T”.

3. Raise the paper press bar; lift the paper separator upright.

4. Place the stack of fan-fold paper behind the printer.

5. Open the tractor covers, atop the right and left sprocket units, as shown in Figure 1-9.

6. Flip the clamp levers forward. This allows the two sprocket units to move freely right and left, so you can align them with

the holes in the paper.

7. Pick up the top sheet, and feed it between the paper chute and platen cover plate.

8. Push the paper down and forward, so it wraps around the platen.

Figure 1-8. Replace the tractor unit by placing the hooks against the stoppers am lower the front into place while holding the snap levers.

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Tractor cover

Figure 1-9. Open the tractor covers to expose the sprocket teeth.

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9. Return the paper separator to its original flat position,

10. Pull the paper up, past the sprocket units.

11. When holes fit snugly over the nubby teeth in both sprockets, close the tractor covers and snap the clamp levers back into

their locked position (Figure l-10).

12. With the platen knob, roll the paper up or down until the correct “start-print” position is reached. You do this by lining up

the horizontal perforation (where you tear apart individual

sheets] with the top of the ribbon guide (as shown in Figure Ill).

13. Now you’re ready to roll! Replace the printer cover and turn

the power switch on. Rapid printing!

Figure I-10. Delta ready to run with sprocket-feed paper.

Bottom feeding Delta-15

The Delta-15 can be loaded with sprocket paper in two

different ways-either from the back, as with Delta-lo, or through a slot in the bottom. To load Delta-15 from the back, follow the

steps shown in the previous section. But for loading through the bottom slot, you position the Delta-15 above the stack of fan-fold paper, with the paper being fed up through the bottom of the printer and on out the back.

Figure l-11. The perforation should be lined up with the top of the ribbon guide.

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To use Delta-15 this way, you’ll need to install the tractor unit,

the paper separator, and the paper guide if you haven’t already. If

you’re unsure how to do it, see Appendix A and Figure l-8.

The steps for bottom loading Delta-15

1. Turn the power switch off and remove the printer cover.

2. Pull the release lever to position “T” (Figure l-4).

3. Raise the paper press bar.

4. Place the stack of sprocket-feed paper below the printer, ide- ally on a specially-built printer table with a built-in slot. -

5. Open the tractor covers, right and left (Figure l-9).

6. Flip the clamp levers forward. This allows the two sprocket units to move freely right and left, so you can align them with the holes in the paper.

7. Pick up the first “sheet” and lift it up and through the slot in the bottom of the Delta-15.

8. Push the paper up to the front of the platen roller.

9. Feed the top sheet inside the paper press bar and past the platen, high enough so you can grip the paper from above the

printer.

10. Pull the paper up past the sprocket wheels.

11. When the holes fit snugly over the nubby teeth, close tractor covers and snap the clamp levers back into the locked posi-

tions.

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12. With the platen knob, roll the paper up or down until the correct “start-print” position is reached. This position is achieved

by lining up the horizontal perforation with the top of the ribbon guide as shown in Figure l-11.

13. Now we’re ready to roll - replace the printer cover, and turn on the power switch. Speedy printing!

Figure 1-12. Delta-15 con be loaded from the bock like Delta-10 or from the bottom, OS shown here.

Ribbon Installation

Installing the ink ribbon with its two spools is described in

detail in Appendix A. Just follow the diagrams.

Adjusting the Gap

What’s the gap? The gap is the space between the print head and the platen, Adjusting the gap is simply adjusting the printer to take different thicknesses of paper.

Thickness adjustment lever

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Figure l-13. Adjusting the print head gap lever allows you to obtain optimum print

quality on paper rongingfrom .07 mm to 28 mm thick-even ~-part carbonless sets.

To make the adjustment, move the “thickness adjustment lever” which is immediately in front of the “release lever” shown in Figure l-13. Pulling the thickness adjustment lever towards you will widen the gap; pushing it away from you will narrow the gap.

Five positions are available; you can feel the lever clicking into the various notches. The second step (illustrated) is the one most commonly used for single sheets of paper. The lever is straight up in this position.

You shouldn’t encounter any difficulty in getting the right gap setting to fit your paper. If necessary, experiment; you’ll soon find the best position for the paper you’re using.

Self-Test

The “self-test” is a trial run of your beautiful new machine. Delta carries a built-in program that prints out sample lines of let-

ters, numbers, and other characters-to show you that everything’s in good working order. It also serves as a display of all the characters available in the Delta. And, finally it’s a “warm-up” that permits you to check your installation of ribbon and paper, and the adjustment of the print head gap.

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Best of all, you don’t have to wait another minute-you can print the self-test without hooking up the Delta to your computer! It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3 . . .

1. Plug the printer’s power cord into a 120 VAC outlet.

2. Insert a sheet of paper.

3. While holding down the L.F. button, turn the power switch on. Surprised you, didn’t it? How did you like that blinding speed

- 160 characters per second! And the amazing array of type faces, symbols, and graphics! The sample print-out contains characters in the following sizes and type faces, all of them stored in the printer’s permanent memory.

‘igure l-14. The self-test gives o hint of what’s to come.

1. Standard pica type - 10 characters per inch

2. Standard elite type - 12 characters per inch

3. Condensed type - 17 characters per inch

4. Italic pica style - 10 characters per inch

5. Emphasized pica -

10 characters per inch

What next? Chapter 2 takes up the timely subject of “Com-

municating with Delta.” Now you’ll learn how to make your computer put your printer through its many paces.

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Chapter 2

Getting Started With Delta

You have assembled and tested your printer, and seen a quick sample of Delta’s capabilities in the self-test. Now it’s time to do what you bought Delta to do: print information from your computer.

But first you need to connect Delta to your computer. Figure

2-l shows where the cables connect, but there’s more that you need to know. Complete instructions for connecting Delta to many popular computers are given in the appendix. Find the

appendix that covers your computer and follow the instructions for connecting Delta and for setting the DIP switches. If your computer isn’t listed in the appendix, then ask your Star dealer which computer that is listed is most like yours. If none of the listed computers are similar to yours, then your Star dealer will give you

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advice on connecting Delta to your computer.

When everything is connected, come back here and we will

check it out!

Dip switch 2

Parallel interface connector

Parallel interface plug

Serial interface plug

Serial interface connector

Figure 2-1. Delta has both serial and parallel interfaces.

Using Commercial Sojtware

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Many of you purchased Delta to use with commercial software. You made a good choice because Delta is compatible with most commercial programs, from word processing programs to spreadsheet programs to accounting programs.

Many of these programs have a routine for describing your printer. These routines are often in “installation programs”. They typically give you a choice of printers or printer types to pick from. Some typical descriptions that you might pick for Delta are: “TTY type printer with backspace”, “IBM-dot matrix printer”,

“Centronics-type printer”,

“Dot matrix ASCII printer”. Delta

should work fine with any of these descriptions.

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