Star Micronics StarJet SJ-48 User Manual

PRINTER COMPONENTSTo get acquainted with the printer’s components and capabilities, refer to the informationbelow.B src cd dE s4

Character matrix...High QualityEconomyPica48X 36 24X 36Elite48X 3024X 30Semi-condensed 32X 2416X 24Condensed pica48X 2124X 21Cond

AC adapter power supply ...120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC, 50/60 Hz(varies according to the country of purchase)Options ...

PINOUT OF INTERFACE CONNECTORThe following describes the pinout of the interface connector (signalswhich are low whenactive are overlined).Pin Name Fu

CHARACTER SETSThe following tables show the standard and IBM character sets.The decimal character code of each character is shown in an inset to the l

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International character setsWhen an international character set is selected by a command from software, the followingchanges are made in the Standard

IBM character set #2CodePage#437 (U.S.A.)o 1 23 45 67(NUL} omP.norIbI481I641 I801I96 I112.Chapter10 REFERENCE 101

CodePage#850 (Multi-lingual)Other characters are identical to Code Page #437,Chapterl O REFERENCE 103

Top cover Aligns single sheets (cut forms) to help the printer detect whenpaper is inserted.This cover is used as a paper tray when using the flat fee

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REQUIREMENTSBefore you start unpacking and setting up your printer, make sure that the followingrequirements are satisfied.Location of the printerMake

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S T PThis chapter describes the following procedures to setup your new printer.Before you start unpacking and setting up your printer, make sure that

SEITING UPPlace the printer in the desired location, and remove all packing material from the printer.This packing material is intended to prevent dam

3. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the terminal end first.fBIF I b p i p w t f4. Replace the battery compartment cover, and

H ct tF 2 R h p t f C6. Load the Ink Cartridge by inserting the guide into the slot of the Ink Cartridge.CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the terminal

8.9.Close both the paper cover and the top cover.Turn on the Power switch while holding down the [REVADJ ] and ~buttons.This will execute the head cle

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Federal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency Interference StatementThisequipmenthas been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

ADJUSTING THE PRINTING GAPThe distancebetween theprinthead andthepapercanbe adjustedtoaccommodatedifferentpaper thicknesses. The adjustment dial is lo

LOADING PAPERThis section will take you through the procedures for loading paper.You can load paper either from the front slot or from the flat feed s

6.7.Now, press the II button down to advance and position the paper.If you want to set the paper to a different position, set the printer off-line by

Loading the paper from the flat feed slot1. Raise the printer by adjusting the printer stand as shown below.IF 3 R p w p s2. Open the top cover and ro

REMOVING PAPER JAMSWhen paper jams occur, the indicator illuminates and the printer is set off-line. Inthis case, remove the jammed paper according to

The control panel buttons can be pressed individually to perform the operations indicatedby their names. Other functions can be achieved by holding th

The printer powers up in the on-line status if paper is loaded. If paper is not loaded, theprinter powers up off-line with the indicator illuminating

PITCH buttonThis button allows you to select the printing pitch. Remember that the printer must be off-line for you to do this. Successive presses of

SWITCH COMBINATION FUNCTIONSSeveral additional functions can be achieved by pressing the control panel buttons incombinations.IF 4 S c f c pFlat feedT

Top of formWhen you power on the printer, the first line position is automatically set to the currentposition.If this is not where you want the top li

HOW TO USE THIS MANUALThismanual is organized into tenchapters. To learn how to make the best useof yourprinteryou are urged to read through chapters

Clearing the buffer/All resetThe printer stores received data in a large memory buffer. This creates a problem when youwant to abandon a printingjob a

POWER-UP FUNCTIONSIn addition to their normal functions, all the control panel buttons have special functionsthat operate if you hold them down while

Long test modeIf theprinter isturned on while the I{ button impressed,theprinterwill enterthelong self-test mode. The printer will print the version n

Hexadecimal dumpThis feature is useful for programmers who are debugging printing programs and want tosee the actual codes the printer is receiving. (

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Chapter5D S SThe bank of DIP (Dual In-line Package) switches inside the printer is used to define thevarious default printer functions.This chapter ex

FUNCTIONS OF THE DIP SWITCHESThe printer is factory-set with all DIP switches in the ON position. These are the standardsettings. By changing the sett

Switch 4: Are you going to use the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF)?In order to use the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder, move this switch to the

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Chapter 9 —Troubleshooting and maintenanceThis sectiongives achecklistofpointstocheck ifyourprinterisnotworkingintheexpectedway. It also includes deta

FONT CONTROL COMMANDSSelect Economy mode<“ “O”27 120 48 IB 78 30<<O>27 120 0 IB 78 00Changes from High Quality mode to Economy mode.The pr

Select H-Gothic font,, ,> ,, ,,B“F” “ “ “ ““L”40 40 70 41 41 7628 28 46 29 29 4C<ESC> “k” <FF> 27 107 12 IB 6B OCSelects the H-Gothic f

Cancel double-strike printingBoth <ESC> “H” 27 72IB 48Cancels double-strike printing.Start underliningI III IBoth<ESC> “-” “l” 27 45 49IB

Select score]I II<ESC> “(” “-”<3>I27 40 45 3IIB 28 2D 03<O><1> nl n2O 1 dn20001 nl n2Start score according to the values of nl

1.SubscriptBoth<ESC> “S” “l”27 83 49IB 53 31<ESC> “S” <1>27 83 1 IB 53 01Causes subsequent characters to be printed as subscripts. D

CHARACTER SET COMMANDSSelect standard character setI IIBoth<ESC> “t”“o”27 116 48IB 74 30<ESC> “t”<o> 27 116 0IB 74 00<FS> “I”“

Select international character set<ESC> “R” n27 82 n IB 52 nSelects an international character setin the Standard character set according to the

Enable printing of all character codes on next characterIBM<ESC> “A”n27 94 n IB 5E nThis command operates like <ESC> ‘1”except that itrema

CHARACTER SIZE AND PITCH COMMANDSPica pitchI III Hexadecimal IStd.<ESC> “P”27 80 IB 50IBM <DC2>1812In Standard mode, changes from either e

Select elite characters with High Quality modeIBM <ESC> “I” <LF>27 73 10IB 49 OAChanges to elite pitch (12 cpi) with High Quality mode. Ig

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTIONFeaturesof theprinterPrintercomponentsRequirementsChapter 2SETTING UP THE PRINTERUnpackingandinspectionSettingupConnectingthepow

Cancel condensed printingBoth<DC2>18 12In Standard mode, changes from condensed pica to normal pica orfrom condensedelite to normal elite. In IB

Select character widthn28 69 nIC 45 nSelect a character width according to the value of n as shown below.nCharacter widtho Normal-wide1 Double-wide2 T

Select master print modeIIStd.<ESC> “!” n27 33 nIB 21 nSelectsacombined printmode according tothevalue ofn.The valueofnisthe sumof the values gi

Select character size“(” “(”“s” “)” “)” d40 40 83 41 41d28 28 53 29 29 dSelects a combination of character height and width according to the value of

Select character height, width, and line spacingIBM<ESC> “[”Y@” <4><o>27 91 64 4 0IB 5B 40 04 00<O> <O> n m O00 00 n mSe

VERTICAL POSITION COMMANDSSet line spacing to 1/8 inch27 48IB 30Sets the distance the paper advances in subsequent line feeds to 1/8inch.Set line spac

Set line spacing to n/180 inch or n/216 inchIBoth ] <ESC> “3”n 27 51 n IB 33 nSetsthe distance thepaper advances in subsequentlinefeedstorz/180i

Feed paper n lines<ESC> “f’ “ l“ n 27102 49 nIB 66 31 n<ESC> “f’<1> n27102 1 nIB 66 01 nFeeds the paper n lines from the current lin

Set vertical tab stops every n lines<ESC> “e” “l” n27101 49 nIB 65 31 n<ESC> “e”<1> n27101 1 nIB 65 01 nCancels all current vertical

HORIZONTAL POSITION COMMANDSSet left marginII Std. ] <ESC> “l” n I 27 108 n I IB 6C n ISets the left margin at column n (where n is between Oand

Chapter 5DIP SWITCH SETTINGSLocationoftheDIPswitchesFunctionsof the DIPsettingsChapter 6PRINTER CONTROL COMMANDSFontcontrolcommandsCharactersetcommand

Set automatic line feedIBM <ESC> “5” <1> 27 53 1 IB 35 01Causes the printer to perform both a carriage return and line feed each time itre

Set horizontal tab stopsBoth <ESC> “D” n] n2 .,.. <O> 27 68 nl n2 ... 0 IB 44 nl n2 00Cancels all current horizontal tab stops and sets n

Relative horizontal tabI III Hexadecimal 1Std.<ESC> ‘Y” nl n227 92 nl n2 IB 5C nl n2Moves the print position right or left a specified distance.

GRAPHICS COMMANDSPrint normal-density 8-bit graphicsI I I Hexadecimal IBoth<ESC> “K” nl n227 75 nl n2 IB 4B nl n2ml m2ml m2 ml m2Prints bit-imag

Print hex-density 24-bit graphicsII I<FS> “Z” nl n2I28 90 nl n2SIIC 5A nl n2ml m2 m3 ml m2 m3 ml m2 m3IPrints 24-bit dot graphics at 360 dots pe

Select graphics mode4Y3G “*” nO nlStd.27 42 nO nlIB 2A nO nln2ml m2n2 ml m2n2 ml m2Selects one of eleven graphics modes depending on the value of nOan

Convert graphics density<ESC> “?” n m27 63 n m IB 3F n mConverts graphics defined by subsequent <ESC> “K”, <ESC> “L”, <ESC> “Y

DOWNLOAD CHARACTER COMMANDSDefine 24-dot download characters27 38 0 nl IB 26 00 nlStd.n2 mO ml m2 n2 mOml m2 n2 mOml m2dl d2 aldl d2 dx dl d2 .,. &

Define 48-dot download charactersnl27124 38 nlIB 7C 26 nlSn2<O> n3 n4 n2 O n3 n4 n2 00 n3 n4mO ml m2mOml m2 mOml m2dl d2 &dl d2 ,.. dx dl d2

Shift download character area27 116 50IB 74 3227 116 2IB 74 02<FS> “I” “2” 28 73 50IC 49 32<FS> “I” <2> 28 73 2IC 49 02Shifts the do

This printer has a full complement of features, making itan excellent partner for a personalcomputer. It supports the Epson/IBM printer commands and c

OTHER PRINTER COMMANDSSet MSB to 127 62IB 3ESets the most significant bit of each subsequent byte received to 1,allowing userswith a 7-bit interface t

Set printer on-lineBoth<DC1>17Returns the printer on-line state, allowing it to receive and process all subsequentcharacters and commands. This

Manual feed<EM> <O>Both ,’,, ,<(,,27 25 0IB 19 00(“o” ““ ““40 40 48 41 41 28 28 30 29 29Selects manual sheet feeding even when the opti

Chapter 7D CWith this printer you can create new characters and symbols, download their dot data, andhave themprinted inplace of selected characters i

Gii111F 7-1. t g s d y 2 cAssigning the character dataNow, we calculate the vertical numerical values of the columns of dots, and enter themunderneath

This is where the numbers down the left side of the grid come in. Notice that there is anumber for each row of dots and that each number istwice thenu

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DEFINING YOUR OWN 48-DOT CHARACTERSYou can define 48-dot download characters. By downloading this 48-dot characters, youcan print fine characters.Fund

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. The printing mechanism is more durable and smaller.. Print quality is higher because of greater nozzle density.● Quiet, non-impact operation.This me

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When using your printer with an IBM PS/2, PC-AT or compatible, you will probably beusing PC-DOS or MS-DOS as an operating system. A number of software

Make sure that the DIP switches are setfor the correct printer emulation, and that you haveselected the appropriate character set using the DIP switch

If you do not use these commands or the panel controls, the printer will print standard-size,Tms Romn characters.The printer supports various commands

If you print from the DOS command level very often, it will be advantageous to create aprinter setup file. Then instead of setting font style etc. man

For greater convenience you can make a batch file that will setup the printer and print anyspecifiedfilewitha singlecommzmd.Tocreatesuchabatchfile wit

1 LPRINT :LPRINT1360 LPRINT E$; ’’Q’’;CHR$(47)‘Set right margin1370 LPRINT TM$:‘Various line and character spacings:”1380 LPRINT E$; ’’al”‘Center text

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F 1 T p u e a o N b pVersatilepaper handlingSingle sheets and envelopes (COM 10 size) are all accepted, and you can use either rollerfeed or flat feed

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How the program worksThis program beginsby assigninganumberof printercommandstoBASIC stringvariables(lines 1000to 1050).You can find most of these com

Resident fonts are:Tms Romn characters,Print pitches are:Pica pitch (10 CPI), Elitepitch (12 CP1),Semi-condensed pitch (15 CPI),C p p (17 CP1),Condens

Chapter9 . ...:.’...ii’!’.;.:’:fi>:i:.’”~~ðL,,!:,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,=~~q:’$:,”-‘‘‘~’;”~::“-TROUBLESHOOTINGANDMAINTENANCEThe following section on

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ISiISIf dots are missing in the printing, check the following:IsIf your application software cannot print the fonts or characters selected, check thef

Paper feedingIf paper is not feeding smoothly with the roller feed, check the following:AiIf paper is not feeding smoothly with the flat feed, check t

If the ASF is not operating or is not feeding paper correctly, check the following:IaaHas th~ paper beenLINEindicatorilluminated?Isthepapertoothickor

MAINTENANCEEssentially, your printer is a robust piece of equipment, but should be treated with amodicum of care in order to avoid malfunctions. For e

Chapter 10i~SPECIFICATIONSPrinting system .......Serial Ink Jet Dot-matrixPtinting speed .......HighQualitymod