Star Micronics LC-1011C User manual

DOTMATRIXPRINTER
LC-1011C
LC-100+COLOUR
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[SECOND EDITION]

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© Copyright 1996 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.

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INTRODUCTION
This manual is an introduction to dot matrix printers as shown below.
It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed by
service personnel. It is not intended for the general user. Users of this manual should have a basic knowledge
and understanding of the English language.
Model Destination
LC-1011C For American, Asia and Pacific market
LC-100+COLOUR For European market
•This manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1 General Specifications
Chapter 2 Theory of Operation
Chapter 3 Adjustments
Chapter 4 Parts Replacement
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Lubrication
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Parts List

CHAPTER 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications .........................................................................................3
2. External Appearance and Composition ..............................................................5
3. Control Panel.........................................................................................................6
3-1. Switch Combination Functions .............................................................................6
3-2. EDS Mode Settings .................................................................................................6
4. Parallel Interface ...................................................................................................8
4-1. General Specifications ...........................................................................................8
4-2. Connector Signals ..................................................................................................8
5. Serial Interface (option) ........................................................................................9
5-1. General Specifications ...........................................................................................9
5-2. Connector Signals and Functional Descriptions ................................................ 9
5-3. DIP Switch Settings ..............................................................................................10
6. EE-PROM Mode ...................................................................................................11
6-1. Outline....................................................................................................................11
6-2. Explanation of Special Control Codes ............................................................... 11
6-3. EE-PROM Map .......................................................................................................12
6-4. Rewriting the EE-PROM........................................................................................16
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1. General Specifications
Printing System Serial Impact Dot-Matrix
Printing Speed Pitch Draft (cps/dpi) NLQ (cps/dpi)
Pica (10 cpi) 160/120H 40/240H
Elite (12 cpi) 192/120H 48/240H
Condensed pica (17 cpi) 137/240H 69/240H
Condensed elite (20 cpi) 160/240H 80/240H
H: half-dot
Print Direction Draft: Bi-directional logic seeking
NLQ: Uni-directional or bi-directional logic seeking (selectable)
Bit-Image: Uni-directional
Print Head Number of pins: 9
Life: 200 million dots/pin
Line Spacing 1/6", 1/8"
7/72", n/72", n/216": software
Font Styles Draft, NLQ (Courier, Sanserif)
Character Matrix Pitch Draft NLQ
Pica (10 cpi) 9 ×11 18 ×23
Elite (12 cpi) 9 ×9 18 ×19
Condensed pica (17 cpi) 9 ×11 18 ×12
Condensed elite (20 cpi) 9 ×9 18 ×10
Environment Operating temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F (-30°C to 65°C)
Operating humidity: 30% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 20% to 90% (non-condensing)
Paper Cut-sheet (manual feeding)
Paper width: 5.5" to 8.5" / 140 to 216 mm
Paper length: 5.5" to 14" / 140 to 356 mm
Paper thickness: 0.00276" to 0.00472" / 0.07 to 0.12 mm
Paper weight: 14 to 24 lbs. / 52 to 90 g/m2/ 45 to 77 kg
Cut-sheet (with optional automatic sheet feeder)
Paper width: 7.17" to 8.5" / 182 to 216 mm
Paper length: 10.12" to 14" / 257 to 356 mm
Paper thickness: 0.00315" to 0.00472" / 0.08 to 0.12 mm
Paper weight: 16 to 24 lbs. / 60 to 90 g/m2/ 52 to 77 kg

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Fanfold (with push tractor feeder)
Paper width: 4" to 10" / 101.6 to 254 mm
Paper thickness: 0.00276" to 0.00433" / 0.07 to 0.11 mm (one-ply)
0.00984" / 0.25 mm max.
(total thickness of multi-ply paper)
Paper weight: 14 to 22 lbs. / 52 to 82 g/m2/ 45 to 70 kg (one-ply)
11 to 14 lbs. / 40 to 52 g/m2/ 34 to 45 kg (multi-ply)
Copies: Original + 2
Emulation (AEC) Standard Mode: EPSON ESC/P (9-pin)
IBM Mode: Proprinter III
Interface Standard: Centronics parallel
Option: RS-232C serial
Ribbon Type On-carriage, dedicated
Color ribbon (standard)
Fabric monochrome ribbon (option)
Ribbon Life Color ribbon (LC9CL): 0.5 million characters (draft pica, black)
Fabric monochrome ribbon (LC9HD): 1 million characters (draft pica)
Long-life fabric monochrome ribbon (LC9W): 2.5 million characters (draft pica)
Power Supply 110V AC 10%, 120V AC 10%, 230V AC +6%/-14%, 240V AC 10%; 50/60Hz
(depending on country of purchase)
Power Consumption 34W during ASCII draft printing
8W during stand-by
Options SF-10DT Single-bin Automatic Sheet Feeder
SPC-8K Serial-To-Parallel Converter
Fig. 1-1 External dimensions

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2. External Appearance and Composition
Fig. 1-2 Front View of the Printer
Fig. 1-3 Diagram of Internal Composition

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3. Control Panel
3-1. Switch Combination Functions
Fig. 1-4 Switch combination functions
DRAFT
COURIER
10CPI
12CPI
SANSERIF FONT
ALT
QUIET
POWER
PROP
COND
PITCH
MACRO
PAPER FEED
PARK
QUIET ON LINE
On-Line
CLEAR
FF
MICRO FEED
Form Feed
Line FeedPitchFont
Off-Line
QuietShort Tear-offLong Tear-off
Forward
Save Macro
Font & Pitch Lock EE-PROM Mode
Buffer Clear & All Reset
AUTO LOADING POSITION CHANGE MODE
Paper Park
OFF-LINE
ExitOn/offSwitchBank
POWER-ON
Exit

NextRightLeft
EDS MODE
DOT-ADJUSTMENT MODE
Short TestLong TestPitch LockFont Lock
ON-LINE
Hex Dump Mode
Dot Adjustment Mode
EDS Mode
Aging Mode
Backward Micro Feed
Set TOF
Print
CancelForwardBackward
Set
Save
Factory setting AUTO LOADING POSITION CHANGE MODE