Star Micronics SB-10 User manual

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CONTENTS
TABLE OF TABLES
INTRODUCTION
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
The Complete Printer Package
Placement of the Printer
How to Assemble the Printer
Features of the Printer
The Control Panel
Dual In-Line Package (DIP) Switches
How to Load Paper Into the Printer
Adjusting the Print Head Gap
How to Print the Self-Test
Connect the Interface Cable to Your Computer
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SECTION 2
WORD PROCESSING WITH THE PRINTER
An Introduction to ASCII Codes
Decimal Codes
Hexadecimal Codes
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Escape and Control Codes
Word Processing for All Purposes
Providing Information to Your Word Processing Package

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR SPREADSHEET
PACKAGE
Printing Commands and Parameters for
Three Popular Spreadsheets
VisiCalc
VisiCalc Setup Codes
The VisiCalc Print Command
SuperCalc
The SuperCalc Setup Codes
Lotus l-2-3
The Lotus Print Commands
The Lotus Options Menu
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EXPLORING PRINT FEATURES 29 ---
The Letter-Quality (LQ) Mode
Double-Strike Printing
Emphasized Printing
Underlining Text
Proportional Printing
The Draft-Quality Mode
A Variety of Pitch Sizes
Pica Pitch
Elite Pitch
Condensed Pitch
Combining Print Features With the Macro Command
International Character Sets
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CREATlNG PAGE FORMATS 39 -
Setting the Left and Right Margins
Choosing the Page Length and Number of Lines Per Page
Setting the Top and Bottom Margins
Adjusting Line Spacing
Superscripts and Subscripts
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PROGRAMMING IN BASIC
A Word About MBASIC
The Character String (CHR$)
Expanded Type
Emphasized and Double-Strike Printing
Underlined Printing
Superscripts and Subscripts
Line Spacing and Reverse Line Feed
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BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Preventive Maintenance
How to Clean the Printer
Replacing the Fuse
Replacing the Print Head
Checking the Printer for Correct Operation
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APPENDIX A
FUNCTION CODE REFERENCE
Font Styles and Print Controls
Formatting Controls
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APPENDIX B
INSTALLING THE PRlNTER INTO YOUR WORD PROCESSING
PACKAGE 95
The Installation Menu
Installing Special Features
APPENDIX C
THE ASCII CODE CONVERSION CHART 101
APPENDIX D
DUAL IN-LINE PACKAGE (DIP) SWITCHES
DIP Switch Settings and Their Functions
Selection of the International Character Set
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APPENDIX E
CHARACTER SETS OF THE PRINTER
Letter-Quality (LQ) Character Set
Draft-Quality (DQ) Character Set
International Character Set
Block Graphics Character Set
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APPENDIX F
DESIGNING BIT-IMAGE GRAPHICS
Four Modes for Bit-Image Graphics
Printing 8-Bit Graphics
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APPENDIX G
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 125 _
APPENDIX H
INTERFACES
The Parallel Interface
The Serial Interface
The IEEE-488 Interface
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INDEX 137
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 140 -
STAR MICRONICS WARRANTY 141
COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE 145

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Examples of decimal and hexadecimal codes
Examples of escape and control codes
The various draft-quality pitch sizes and
their VisiCalc setup codes
SuperCalc setup codes for the draft-quality
pitch sizes
Lotus l-2-3 setup codes for the draft mode
pitch sizes
The codes for double-strike printing
The codes for emphasized printing
The codes for underlining text
The codes for proportional spacing
Codes for the LQ and DQ modes
The codes used to activate pica printing
The codes used to activate elite printing
The codes to activate condensed printing
The codes for the macro instruction
DIP switch settings for the International
Character Sets
Codes used to activate the International
Character Sets
Setting the left and right margins
Setting the page length, number of lines
per page, and the top and bottom margins
Adjusting line spacing
Printing superscripts and subscripts
Setting and using vertical tabs
Setting and using horizontal tabs
Expanded print conversion chart
Options for the master print mode
DIP switch settings and their functions
Selection of the International Character Set
Setup codes for the printer’s
four graphics modes
F-2. Calculating the width of your graphic image
H-l. Parallel interface connector signals
H-2. Connector signals for the serial interface
H-3. Connector signals for the IEEE-488 interface
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for choosing this printer, one of the finest avail-
able at any price. Your new printer will reward you with many years
of high-quality document printing, and is backed by Star Micronics’
more than 30 years in manufacturing precision parts. You already
know that it represents the state of the art in tack-sharp dot matrix
printing with its rugged 24-pin print head. Its bidirectional,
logic-seeking operation gives you letter-quality hardcopy at 54 cps,
and draft-quality print at speeds of up to 144 cps.
its many features include:
*High-resolution graphics
*Built-in expandable buffer
*An entire range of character sets for printing in eight languages
*A host of specialized printing capabilities found in only the finest
printers
And, best of all, your new printer is compatible with the most
popular personal computers and software packages-so no matter
how sophisticated your applications become, it will continue to meet
your needs.
These are just a few of the reasons you chose a product by Star
Micronics, one of the most respected names in dot matrix printers.
We want you to get the most from your printer with the least effort
on your part, so please take a few minutes to read this easy-to-un-
derstand guide. You’ll find that it will help you produce crisp, clean
documents in the shortest time possible.
You will also find that this printer is remarkably simple to set up
and operate, and that it’svirtually maintenance-free. Enjoy your new
Star Micronics printer!

SECTION
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
WHAT THIS SECTION SHOWS YOU:
l The Complete Printer Package
dow To Assemble the Printer for Operation
Gestures of the Printer
*Dual In-Line Package (DIP) Switches
*How to Load Paper into the Printer
*How to Print the Se/f-Test
As you unpack your new printer, please take special care to verify
the complete contents of the printer package:
cassette Spare
Cut sheet
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Figure 1-l. The complete printer package

You’ll find your Star Micronics warranty and registration card with
this book. Please read the warranty carefully, and mail us the
completed registration card as soon as possible. We place a high
value on the information only you can provide.
This printer has been precision-packed to ensure its arrival in
perfect working order. Lift the front cover, and you’ll find the packing
material used to protect it during shipment. Be sure to remove this
interior packing material from the carriage stay before you assemble
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n PLACEMENT OF THE PRINTER
To ensure the long life and proper operation of your printer, please
consider the following suggestions when you select a location near
the computer.
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lPlace the printer on a flat, stable surface.
mAvoid direct sunlight or indoor heat sources; as a general rule,
use it only in an environment where you are comfortable.
.Be sure the area is free from dust, dirt, and excess humidity.
@Provide a power source with the correct voltage (there should
be no more than 10% variance above or below the voltage spe-
cified on the printer’s identification plate.)
@Don’t plug any other appliances into the outlet occupied by the
printer (except the computer).
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