Star Micronics NX-1000 User manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER
NX-1000SERIES
LC-10SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[NINTH EDITION]

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© Copyright 1987 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.

INTRODUCTION
This manual describes dot matrix printers as shown below.
It is intended for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures.
This manual is prepared for use at a technical level and not for the general user.
Model Interface Mono/Colour Destination Ver.
NX-1000MULTI-FONT PRINTER Parallel Type Monochrome
NX-1000CMULTI-FONT PRINTER Commodore Type Monochrome
NX-1000COLOUR PRINTER Parallel Type Colour
NX-1000C COLOUR PRINTER Commodore Type Colour
LC-10 MULTI-FONT PRINTER Parallel Type Monochrome
LC-10CMULTI-FONT PRINTER Commodore Type Monochrome
LC-10 COLOUR PRINTER Parallel Type Colour
LC-10C COLOUR PRINTER Commodore Type Colour
NX-1000 II MULTI-FONT PRINTER Parallel Type Monochrome
LC-10 II MULTI-FONT PRINTER Parallel Type Monochrome
•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 (Ver. 1 and Ver. 1.5)
Chapter 8 Parts List (Ver. 2)
Appendix Explanation of Principle ICs
•First edition : Nov. 1987 Only Monochrome Type
Second edition : Mar. 1988 Add Colour Type
Third edition : Dec. 1988 Add Ver. 1.5 of Parallel Type
Fourth edition : Jul. 1989 Add NX-1000 II and LC-10 II (Ver. 2 of Parallel Type)
Fifth edition : Apr. 1991
Sixth edition : Aug. 1993
Seventh edition :Sep. 1995
Eighth edition :Apr. 1996
Ninth edition :Aug. 1997
Except for
European market
For European
Market
For American
and Asian market
For European and
Pacific market
Ver. 1
and
Ver. 1.5
Ver. 2
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APP.

CHAPTER 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications .........................................................................................3
1-1. Parallel Type ............................................................................................................ 3
1-2. Commodore Type.................................................................................................... 4
2. External Appearance and Composition ..............................................................7
2-1. Names of Parts........................................................................................................ 7
2-2. DIP switch settings ................................................................................................. 9
3. Connector Signals .............................................................................................. 11
3-1. Parallel Interface ................................................................................................... 11
3-2. Commodore Interface ........................................................................................... 12
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1. General Specifications
1-1. Parallel Type
Printing
Printing method Serial impact dot matrix
Printing speed 120 characters per second (in Draft pica for Ver. 1 and Ver. 1.5)
30 characters per second (in NLQ pica for Ver. 1 and Ver. 1.5)
150 characters per second (in Draft pice for Ver. 2)
38 characters per second (in NLQ pica for Ver. 2)
Data buffer 4K bytes (for monochrome type), 8K byte (for colour type) when not used for
download characters. 1-Line buffer when using download
Paper feed 2.7 inches/second (during page feed)
Friction and push-tractor feed
Printing direction Draft: bi-directional or unidirectional (selectable), logic seeking
NLQ and graphics: unidirectional, logic seeking
Character set
Standard character set 96 ASCII characters
IBM character set 244 characters (ASCII,international characters, symbols, block graphics)
Downloadable characters Max.192 (draft) or 78 (NLQ)
International character sets 14 sets (USA, France, Germany, England, Denmark I, Denmark II, Sweden,
Italy, Spain I, Spain II, Japan, Norway, Latin America, Denmark/Norway
Dot matrix size
Character matrix 9 ×9 dots (Draft pica)
18 ×23 dots (Courier and Orator pica)
18 ×18 dots (Sanserif pica,elite)
12 ×11 dots (IBM block graphics,pica)
18 ×19 dots (Courier and Orator elite)
18 ×12 dots (Condensed pica)
18 ×10 dots (Condensed elite)
Bit-image graphic 8 ×480 dots at 60 dpi (Single density)
9×480 dots at 60 dpi (Single density)
8×576 dots at 72 dpi (Plotter mode)
8×640 dots at 80 dpi (CRT I)
8×720 dots at 90 dpi (CRT II)
8×960 dots at 120 dpi (Double density)
9×960 dots at 120 dpi (Double density)
8×960 dots at 120 dpi (High speed)
8×1920 dots at 240 dpi (Quadruple density)
Line spacing 1/6 inch standard 1/8, n/72, or n/216 inch programmable
Column width 80, normal pica 96, normal elite
137, condensed pica 160, condensed elite
Paper
Single sheets 5.5 ~ 8.5 inches wide 0.07 ~ 0.10 mm thick
Fanfold paper 4 ~ 10 inches wide 0.07 ~ 0.10 mm thick (single-ply)
Max, 0.28mm thick (3-ply)

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Printer
Dimensions Height 108 mm (4.3 inches) Width 384 mm (15.1 inches)
Depth 287.5 mm (11.3 inches)
Weight 4.7 kg (10.3 pounds)
Power 120 VAC±10%, 60Hz. 220 VAC±10%, 50/60Hz.
240 VAC±10%, 50/60Hz.
Power consumption Typ. 30W, Max. 60W
Environment Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)
Operating humidity: 10 to 80%, non condensation
Storage temperature: –30 to 65°C (–22 to 149°F)
Storage humidity: 10% to 95% (at 40°C) (no condensation)
Print head 9 Pins
Life: 200 million dots
Ribbon Fabric ribbon cartridge
Monochrome type ........................... Black
Colour type ..................................... Black/cyan/magenta/yellow
Life: 1 million draft characters
Option Automatic sheet feeder
Parallel interface
Interface Centronics-compatible
Synchronization By external supplied strobe pulses
Handshaking By ACK or BUSY signals
Logic level TTL
Connector 57-30360 Amphenol
1-2. Commodore Type
Printing
Printing method Serial impact dot matrix
Print speed 120 characters per second (in Draft pica)
30 characters per second (in NLQ pica)
Data buffer 1-line buffer
Paper feed 2.7 inches/second (during page feed)
Friction and push-tractor feed
Printing direction Draft: bi-directional or unidirectional (selectable), logic seeking
NLQ and graphics: unidirectional, logic seeking
Commodore character sets
Standard graphics Upper-case letters, digits, punctuation and symbols, graphic characters
Standard business Lower-andupper-caseletters,digits,punctuationandsymbols,graphiccharac-
ters
DIN graphics Upper-caseletters,internationalletters,digits,punctuationandsymbols,graphic
characters
DIN business Lower- and upper-case letters, international letters, digits, punctuation and
symbols, graphic characters
Downloadable characters Max. 192 (draft) or 80 (NLQ)
International characters sets 10 sets (England, USA, France, Germany, Denmark I, Denmark II, Sweden I,
Italy, Spain, Sweden II)

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Printing
Dot matrix size
Character matrix 9 ×9 dots (Draft pica)
18 ×23 dots (Courier and Orator pica)
18 ×18 dots (Sanserif pica,elite)
7×11 dots (Block graphics,pica)
18 ×19 dots (Courier and Orator elite)
18 ×12 dots (Condensed pica)
18 ×10 dots (Condensed elite)
Bit-image graphic 7 ×480 dots at 60 dpi (Single density)
8×480 dots at 60 dpi (Single density)
7×960 dots at 120 dpi (Double density)
8×960 dots at 120 dpi (Double density)
8×960 dots at 120 dpi (High speed)
8×1920 dots at 240 dpi (Quadruple density)
Line spacing 1/6 inch standard 1/8, n/72, or n/216 inch programmable
Column width 80, normal pica 96, normal elite
137, condensed pica 160, condensed elite
Paper
Single sheets 5.5 ~8.5 inches wide 0.07 ~ 0.10 mm thick
Fanfold paper 4 ~ 10 inches wide 0.07 ~ 0.10 mm thick (single-ply)
Max. 0.28mm thick (3 ply)
Printer
Dimensions Height 108 mm (4.3 inches) Width 384 mm (15.1 inches)
Depth 287.5 mm (11.3 inches)
Weight 4.7 kg (10.3 pounds)
Power 120 VAC±10%, 60Hz. 220 VAC±10%, 50/60Hz.
240 VAC±10%, 50/60Hz.
Power consumption Typ. 30W, Max. 60W
Environment Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)
Operating humidity: 10 to 80%, no condensation
Storage temperature: –30 to 65°C (–22 to 149°F)
Storage humidity: 10% to 95% (at 40°C) (no condensation)
Print head 9 Pins
Life: 200 million dots
Ribbon Fabric ribbon cartridge
Monochrome type ........................... Black
Colour type ..................................... Black/blue/red/yellow
Life: 1 million draft characters
Option Automatic sheet feeder
Commodore interface
Interface Serial mode, for Commodore computers
Synchronization By external supplied clock (synchronous serial)
Logic level TTL
Connector 6-pin DIN

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Fig. 1-1 External Dimensions

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2. External Appearance and Composition
2-1. Names of Parts
Fig. 1-2 Front and rear views of the printer