Star Micronics XB24-200, XB24-250 User Manual

XB24-200 XB24-250

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USERS MANUAL

NOT INTENDED FOR SALE

Radio interference regarding this equipment has been eliminated according to Vfg 1046/1984announced by the DBP. DBP has been informed of the introduction of this special equipment and has been granted the right to examine the whole series. It is the user’s responsibility to see that his own assembled system is in accordance with the technical regulations under Vfg 1046/1984. To conform to PlZ-regulations it is necessary to make all connections to the printer with shielded cable.

‘he equipment may only he opened by qualified service representatives.

Tk above statement applies only to printers marketed in Germany.

Self Declaration

Trademark Acknowledgements

IP-128XL, SF-lODMIl/lSDMII, SF-lORMII/l5RMII, PT.lOXM115XM: Star Micronics Co., Ltd. IBM-PC, PS/2, PC-AT, Proprinter X24E/XL24E, Proprinter X24fXL24, PC-DOS: International Business Machines Corp. MS-DOS, Microsoft BASIC: Microsoft Corporation LQ-S6U10609 LQ-850/1050: Seiko Epson Corp.

NOTICE

STAR’s express~rmissicn is forbidden.

The contents of IS manual are subject to change without notice.

l Allefforts havebeenmadetoensuretheaccuracyofthecontentsofthismanualatIhetimeofpress.

However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

l ‘lhe above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.

- XB24-2001250, XB24-10115, LC24-200, FZ24, LZ24, X24CL, RC-32Z, DC-32Z, IS-IIXL,

HQW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual is organized into eleven chapters. To learn how to make the best use of your printer you am urged to mad through chapters 2 through 6. The remaining chapters may be treated as a reference guide for programming operations, etc. It assumes a degree of acknowledge of the operation of computers (for instance, it assumes you.know about hexadecimal numbers). The chapters are as follows:

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

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This chapter indicates the some features of the printer, the names and those

functions of the printer components, and the actual example of font style.

Chapter 2 - Setting up the printer

This chapter explains how to get the printer unpacked and set up. Read this

chapter before you do anything else.

Chapter 3 - Optional accessories This chapter explains the optional accessories with your printer, and how to

install them.

Chapter 4 - Paper installation and use

This chapter describes instructions for printing such as selecting paper types,

adjusting the printing gap, and installing paper.

Chapter 5 - Control panel operations There am a number of contmls on the front panel which perform various

functions related to paper handling, print modes and font selection. After getting set up, read this chapter and try out the procedures in it to find

out how the printer works.

Chapter 6 - Default settings This chapter explains how to set the Electronic DIP Switch (EDS) mode to

make system settings on the printer.

Chapter 7 - Printer control commands This chapter explains the different emulations provided by your printer, and

the software commands used to drive it. This section is of use if you are writing or modifying programs to take advantage of the printer’s features.

Chapter 8 -

Download characters

This chapter explains the procedures to create your own characters.

Chapter 9 - MS-DOS and your printer Since the PSL? or PC-AT family of computers running under MS-DOS is

currently the most popular configuration of microcomputer, we have included a few hints and tips to help you use your printer with such systems.

Since virtually all PCs are sold with a Microsoft BASIC interpreter, we have alsoincludedsomehints,andasampleprogmminthislanguagetodemonstrate the capabilities of the printer.

Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting and maintenance

This section gives a checklist of points to check if your printer is not working

in the expected way. It also includes details of some routine maintenance operations you can carry out yourself. It is not, however, a complete service manual. Call a qualified service engineer if you am unsure of your ability to carry out any maintenance or servicing operations.

Chapter 11 - Reference

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This section gives some reference of your printer, such as specifications of your primer, the pinout of interface connector, the character tables.

The character table charts give the different character sets available.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

Features of the printer Font style example Printer components

Chapter 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER

Locating the printer

Unpacking and inspection Setting up

Mounting the platen knob Install the ribbon cartridge Connecting the interface cable

Chapter 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Automatic Sheet Feeder

Single-bin Automatic Sheet Feeder

Dual-bin Automatic Sheet Feeder Pull Tractor Unit Font Cartridges and RAM Cartridges Interface Cartridges

Chapter 4 PAPER INSTALLATION AND USE

Selection of paper Adjusting the printing gap

Loading fanfold forms

Loading the paper from the rear of the printer

Loading the paper from the bottom of the printer Loading the paper with Push/Pull feed Paper parking Paper unparking

Loading single sheets

Loading the paper without optional accessories Loading the paper with optional Automatic Sheet Feeder

7 7

8 10 10 11 12

15 15

15 20 22 23 25

27 27 28 29

37 38 38 40

Chapter 5 CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS

Bottoms and indicators

ON LINE button

PAPER FEED button

SET/EJECT/PARK button PITCH button FONT button

Power-up functions

Short test mode Long test mode Print area test mode Pitch lock mode Font lock mode Font and Pitch lock mode

Hexadecimal dump

Switch combination functions

Form feed

Top of form

Forward micro-feed

Reverse micro-feed Changing the auto loading value Clearing the buffer/All reset Selecting the print color Selecting the ASF bin number Store macro definition

43 43 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 49 49 49 49

50 52 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 55 56

Chapter 6 DEFAULT SETTINGS

How to set the EDS mode Functions of the EDS settings

Command parameters Font parameters Character parameters

Style parameters Layout parameters Forms parameters

Other parameters

Dot Adjustment mode

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61 63 65 66 68 70 71

Chapter 7 PRINTER CONTROL COMMANDS

Font control commands Character set commands Character size and pitch commands

Vertical position commands Horizontal position commands Graphics commands Download character commands Color selection commands Other printer commands

73 74 81 84 90

97 103 107 112 113

Chapter 8 DOWNLOAD CHARACTERS

Defining your own characters with Standard mode

Assigning the character data Assigning a value of character space Sample program

Defining your own characters with IBM mode

Assigning the download character set Assigning the character dot pattern Assigning the Index Table data Sample program

Chapter 9 MS-DOS AND YOUR PRINTER

!nstalling application software with your printer Embedding printer commands Programming the printer with DOS commands Programming with BASIC

Chapter lOTROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

Power supply Printing Paper feeding

Maintenance

Replacing the print head

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118 119 120 122 122 123 125 126

129 129 130 132 135

143

143 144 144 146 149 149

Chapter 11 REFERENCE

Specifications Pinout of interface connector

Parallel interface Serial interface

charactersets

!3tandardcbaracterset#2 International charactex sets IBM character set #2 Character set#l IBM special character set Proportional spacing table

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INDEX COMMAND SUMMARY

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Chapter 1

This printer has a full complement of features, making it an excellent partner

for a personal computer. It supports the Epson/IBM printer commands and

character sets, enabling it to print just about anything your computer can

generate, both text and graphics.

- L FEATURES OF THE PRINTER

Some of main features are the following:

l Versatile paper handling

Single sheets, fanfold forms, and multi-part forms (up to 5-ply) are all accepted, andyoucanuseeitherpush/pulltractororfrictionfeed. (Youcan load fanfold forms from the rear with internal push tractor, or fanfold forms and multi-part forms from the bottom with optional pull tractor.) A special feature enables you to keep fanfold forms parked in readiness while printing on other paper.

l Six bright colors

Magenta, cyan, violet, yellow, orange and green add a color dimension to your printed output by the optional color ribbon.

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l Large variety of fonts

The printer has the following resident fonts:

l Draft l Sanserif l Courier l Prestige

’ script

l SLQ Roman

l High-Speed Draft l Roman

l Orator l SLQ TW-Light

l H-Gothic

In addition, following fonts can be used by installing the optional font cartridge:

[FC- 1Z Cartridge]

l Orator 2

l Letter Gothic

l Blippo

. Cinema

[FC-2Z Cartridge]

l OCR-B l UPC/EAN

[FC-3Z Cartridge]

l TW-Light

[FC-4Z Cartridge]

l Russian

[FC-SZ Cartridge]

l Old Style

l OCR-A

l Orane

l Firenze

l CODE 39

[FC- 1OZ Cartridge]

l SLQ Script

l Extensive software support

Since it is compatible with the Epson and IBM printers, it works with any software that supports those printers. That includes most word-processing and graphics programs, spread-sheets, and integrated software packages.

l Easy operation

Indicator displays and beep tones provide immediate, easy to understand feedback when you press the buttons on the control panel. The five buttons can operate in combinations to perform a surprising variety of functions, including micro-alignment.

l Easy care and maintenance

The ribbon cartridge can be replaced in seconds the print head in a few minutes.

FONT STYLE EXAMPLE

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Thefollowingexampleshowsthemanyfontstyles

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Draft HS-Draft Roman

Sanserif

Courier

Prestige

Script OCR-B OCR-A Orator Orator-2

TW-Light

Letter Gothic

Blippo

H-Gothic

Orane

Cinema

CODE 39

LJPC/EAN

Old Style

Firenze SLQ Roman SLQ TW-Light

SLQ Script

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&)t:,::~:-Jty: 1” g/y i j I<,,

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1234567&g ABCDEFGHIJK abcd&gWk

123456789 ABCDEFGHIJK abcdefghijk 123456789 ABCDEFGHIJK abcdefghijk

123456789 ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK 123456789 ABCDEFGHIJK abcdefshijk

123456789 ABCDEFGHIJK abcdefghijk

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123456789 ABCDEFGHIJK abcdefghijk

Ml 111111111111 Hill

‘23456789 ~*34~6’891l11 11111 1111111 I III 111111

123456789 A3tl%EWQ~JJ~ abcbafghtfk

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PRINTER COMPONENTS

To get acquainted with the printer’s components and capabilities, refer to the information on the following pages.

Tractor

Adjustment lever

Control panel

,er guide

Tear assist

Interface connector

Paper guide

Release lever

Front cover

Rear cover

Entry slot Tear assist

Control panel

Power switch Platen knob Interface connector

Cartridge slot

Print head Ribbon cartridge Adjustment lever

Tractors Clamp lever Bail lever

Aligns single sheets (cut forms) to help the printer detect when paper is inserted. Releases pressure on the paper. This lever must be back for fanfold forms, and forward for single sheets.

Protects the print head and other internal components of your printer. Protects the tractor feed unit and separates incoming and outgoing fanfold forms. For inserting single sheets of paper. Assists when tearing fanfold forms at the perforation.

CAUTION: Since the tear assist edge is

made sharp to cut off paper, you must swing down the transparent part when you open the front cover. Otherwise, you may injure

your fingers. Indicates printer status and makes various control of printer functions simple

and convenient. Switches power on or off. Advances the paper manually. Connects the computer to the printer. Holds the optional Font cartridge or RAM cartridge. Has a dot matrix (24-wire) composition. Contains the printer ribbon. Controls print darkness by adjusting for

the thickness of forms being printed.

Control the movement of fanfold forms. Clamps the tractor in place. Opens and closes the paper bail which

holds the paper against the platen.

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chapter 2

SETTING UP THE PRINTER

This chapter describes the following procedures to set up your new printer. If you have optional accessories, refer to chapter 3 after setting up the printer.

l Locating the printer l Unpacking the carton box l Mounting the platen knob l Installing the ribbon cartridge

* Connecting the printer to your computer

LOCATING THE PRINTER

Before you start unpacking and setting up your printer, make sure that you have a suitable place on which to locate it. By “a suitable place”, we mean:

. A firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free

l Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc) l Away from excessive humidity

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9 Away from excessive dust

l Supply it with “clean” electricity. Do not connect it to the same circuit as

a large, noise-producing appliance such as a refrigerator.

l Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s

identification plate.

l To disconnect the printer, the plug has to be disconnected from the wall

socket, which has to be located close to the printer, and easy to access.

l Install the printer where there is sufficient mom for the paper and any paper

being fed in or printed out.

l If you are connecting your printer with a parallel interface, make sure that

the cable is within 2m (6ft) of the printer. AnRS-232 connectionusing the optional IS-8XL interface cartridge can be made over longer distances.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Now unpack the contents of the shipping carton, and check each item in the box against Figure 2- 1 to make sure that you have everything (there should be five items).

If any of these items are missing, contact your supplier.

F@uui&r. Check to make sure you have all five items: 1) Printer, 2) Paper guide, 3) Platen knob, 4) Ribbon

cartridge, and 5) User’s manual.

NOTE : The platen knob is mounted on the printer for the Normal carriage

minter.

The optional accessories which you may have ordered with your printer are: . Film ribbon ctidge (FZ24)

l Color ribbon cartridge (X24CL)

l Font cartridges (FC series) l RAM cartridge (RC-32Z, DC-32Z) l Serial interface cartridge (IS-8XL) l Buffered parallel interface cartridge (IP- 128XL) l Automatic sheet feeder (SF-lODMII/lSDMII, SF-1ORMII/15FUvlII)

. PuIl tractor unit (PT-lOXM/lSXM)

For details of the optional accessories, refer to Chapter 3.

SETTING UP

Place the printer in the desired location, and remove all packing material from inside the printer cover. This packing material is intended to prevent damage to the printer while in transit. You will want to keep all the packing material, along with the printer carton, in case you have to move the printer to a new location.

Mounting the platen knob

The platen knob is packed into an accessory box with other accessories for

the Wide carriage printer. NOTE : For the Normal carriage printer, the platen knob is mounted on the

printer at factory.

Mount the knob on the platen shaft, which is located on the right-hand side of the printer. Rotate the knob on the shaft before pushing the knob fully into position.

Platen knob

F/gwv 2-Z Mount the platen knob.

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Install the ribbon cartridge

Open the front cover by lifting up the back using the two grips on either side, then swing down the transparent part (see Figure 2-3).

F/gum 2-3. Open the front cover, and swing down the transparent part.

Now install the ribbon with the following procedure. (If you want to print with color, install the optional color ribbon cartridge, X24CL.)

1. Turn the tension knob clockwise on the ribbon cartridge to tighten the ribbon if it is slack.

2. Guide the ribbon between the print head and the silver print head shield, making certain that the spindles on the cartridge holder fit into the sockets on the cartridge itself. The ribbon should pass between the print head and the print head shield as shown in Figure 24.

shield

Figufe Z-4. Installing the ribbon cartridge.

Ribbon canridee \-

Print head

After you have installed the ribbon cartridge, close the front cover.

Leave the front cover closed during normal operation. The cover keeps out dust and dirt and reduces the printer’s operating sounds. Open the cover only to change the ribbon or make an adjustment.

Connecting the interface cab/e

Connect the printer to your computer using a standard Centronics parallel interface cable. On a PS/2 or PC/AT-type computer, this means that you use the 25pin D-type connector at the computerend, and the Amphenol-type 36pin connector at the printer end. The configuration of the printer’s connector is given in Chapter 11 should you need a cable for connecting to another computer.

If you need to connect to a serial port, use the optional Serial RS-232 interface cartridge, IS-8XL.

Follow the procedures below to connect the interface cable:

1. Turn off the power switch both the printer and the computer.

2. Connect the interface cable to the printer as shown in Figure 2-5. Make sure that you press the plug fully into the interface connector.

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Inierface cable

Fipu Z-5 Connecting

the interface cable.

3. Move both clips inside the extended prongs on the sides of the plug until you hear a click.

Flguru Z-6. Move the clips until you hear a did.

4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to your computer. Use your computer instructions to attach the interface cable.

NOTE :Because you need your computer when you start printing,

ensure that it is completely installed.

Plug the printer into a suitable outlet. However, DO NOT turn on the power switch at the front of the printer yet.

NOTE:To disconnect the printer the plug has to be disconnected from the

wall socket, which has to be located close to the printer, and easy to access.

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chapter 3

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

You can select the following accessories as option.

l Automatic sheet feeder (SF-lODMII/lSDMIJ, SF-lORMW15RMII) l Pull tractor unit (BT-lOxM/lSXM) l Font cartridges (FC series)

l RAM cartridge (RC-322, DC-322)

l Serial interface cartridge (IS-8XL) l Buffered parallel interface cartridge (P-128XL)

This chapter describes how to install these optional accessories. NOTE : When you install or remove the optional accessories, turn off the

power switch.

AUTOMATIC SHEET FEEDER

You can use the Automatic Sheet Feeder to print on single sheets. This printer can be used either a Single-bin type or Dual-bin type Automatic Sheet Feeder.

Single-Bin Automatic Sheet Feeder

(SF- 1 ODMIUI 5DM.u)

The procedure to mount the Single-Bin ASF is:

1. Open the front cover by lifting up the back using the two grips on either

side, then swing down the transparent part (see Figure 3-l).

2. Open the rear cover by lifting up the front using the two grips on either side, then remove it upward. If the paper guide is installed, remove it before taking off the rear cover.

3. Move the bail lever on top of the printer forward to open the paper bail.

Transparent part

4. A stacker is included with the Automatic Sheet Feeder. Attach the hook at the top of the stacker to the Automatic Sheet Feeder. Then push the lower section of the stacker down into position, and engage the lower hook as shown in Figure 3-3.

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