Star NX-1001 User manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER
NX-1001
LC-20
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[SIXTH EDITION]

NOTICE
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•All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents
of this manual at the time of going to press. However, should any
errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being in-
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for any errors in this manual.
© Copyright 1990
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1997 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.

INTRODUCTION
This manual is an introduction to 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 Destination
NX1001 MULTI-FONT For American, Asian, and Russian market
LC-20 For European and Pacific 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
•First edition : Jul. 1990
Second edition : Feb. 1991
Third edition : Mar.1993
Fourth edition : Aug.1994
Fifth edition : Aug.1996
Sixth edition : Aug.1997
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications
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Printingmethod Serialimpactdotmatrix
Piintingspeed 150characterspersecond(inDraftpica)
37.5characterspersecond(inNLQpica)
Databuffer 4Kbyteswhennotusedfordownloadcharacters
l-Linebufferwhenusingdownload
Paperfeed 2.8inches/second(duringpagefeed)
Frictionandpush-tractorfeed
Printingdirection Draft:bi-directionalorunidirrxxional(selectable),logicseeking
NLQandgraphics:unidirectional,logicseeking
Characterset
Standardcharacterset 96 ASCIIcharacter
IBMcharacterset 244characters(ASCII,internationalcharacters,symbols,blockgraphics)
Downloadablecharacters Max.192(draft)or74 (NLQ)
Internationalcharactersets”’ 14sets(USA,France,Germany,England,DcnmarkI,DenmarkII,Sweden,Italy
SpainI, SpainII,Japan,Norway,LatinAmerica,Denmark/Norway)
Dotmatrixsize
Charactermatrix 9 x 11(Draft)
18X23(NLQ) DPI
Normal (8or9) x480 60
Double (8or9) x960 120
High-speeddouble (8or9) x960 120
Quadruple (8or9) x1920 240
CRTI(8or9) x640 80
CRTII (8or9)x 720 90
Plotter (80r9) x576 7
Double-plotter (8or9) x1152 144
Linespacing 1/6inchstandard 1/8,nf72,orn/216inchprogrammable
Columnwidth 80,normalpica 96,normalelite
137,condensedpica 160,condensedelite
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*1 InthecaseofRussianversion,theinternationalcharactersetsareehmmated.
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Singlesheets 5.5- 8.5incheswide 0.07-0.10 mmthick
Fanfoldpaper 4-10 incheswide 0.07-0.10 mmthick(single-ply)
Max,0.28mmthick(3-ply)
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pr
Dimensions Height120mm(4.7inches) Width396mm(15.6inches)
Depth301mm(11.8inches)
Weight 5.1kg (11.2pounds)
Power 120VAC*1O%,60Hz. 220VAC+1O%,50/60Hz.
240VAC+1O’%,50/60Hz.
Powerconsumption Typ.36W.Max.80W
Environment Operatingtemperature:5to40”C(41to I04”F)
Operatinghumidity:10to 80%,noncondensation
Storagetemperature:–30to 65°C(-22 to 149°F)
Storagehumidity:10%to95%(at40°C)(nocondensation)
Printhead 9pins
Life:100milliondots
Ribbon Fabricribboncartridge
Life:1milliondraftcharacters
Option Automaticsheetfeeder
Serial-Parallelconverter(SPC-8K)
Pain
Interface Centronics-compatible
Synchronization Byexternalsuppliedstrobepulses
Handshaking ByACKor BUSYsignals %
Logiclevel I
Connector I57-30360Am~henol I
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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1) ExceptforRussianversion
Switch Function ON OFF
1-1 Printermode Standard IBM
I1-2 IUsageofRAM IBuffer IDownload
1-3 AutoLF No Yes
1-4 Autosheetfeeder Inactive Active
1-5 Pawr-outdetector Enabled Disabled
\1-6 IOratorlowercase ISmallcam ILowercase
k1-7 Pagelength
1-8 (See right)
11Characterset
(Standardmode) ‘raphics ‘wlics
2-1 Characterset
(IBMmode) ‘et#2 Set#1
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2-3 Internationalcharacterset (Seeright)
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ISwitch \Function ION \OFF I
I1-1 IPrintermode IStandard IIBM I
1-2 UsageofRAM Buffer Download
1-3 AutoLF No Yes
I-4 Autosheetfeeder Inactive Active
I1-5 IParer-outdetector IEnabled IDisabled \
14 Character/Command
1-7 (Seeright)
1-8 PageLength 11inches 12inches
2-1 Characterset Set#1 Set#2
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2-2 Codepage
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U.S.A. ON ON ON
France OFF ON ON
Germany ON OFF ON
England OFF OFF ON
DenmarkI* ON ON OFF
Sweden OFF ON OFF
Italy ON OFF OFF
SpainIOFF OFF OFF
*Denmark/Norwaywhenswitc2-1is ON.
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Character/Command 1-6 1-7
Italiccancel ON ON
Italicselect OFF ON
MSBnotcontrol ON OFF
MSB=l OFF OFF
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