Star-micronics NL-10 User Manual

NL-10USERS MANUALPN 80820108

4Figure 1-3. Remove the protective tube from the carriage rail. Up to this point, we’ve been clearing the decks for action, so to speak. Only twom

51. Turn off the power and remove the printer cover.2. Now slide the print head gently to the center of the printer.Warning: The print head gets hot d

6Figure 1-5. All you have to do is to slide the print head carriage manually toyour right or left, then the ribbon slips down by itself into its pr

7Figure 1-6. Slide the I/F cartrige into the slot.tighten the screw easily. When this is done, connect the cable from your computerand you’re ready

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9CHAPTER 2GETTING TO KNOWYOUR PRINTERSubjects we’ll cover in Chapter 2 include -•Parts of the printer - what they’re for and how to use them;•Paper se

10Figure 2-1. Front and rear views of the printerINTERFACE COMPARTMENT - On the back of the printer, this space holdsthe interface cartridge for yo

11 Controls and indicators (More detail of panel of panel operation keys and Con-trol codes can be found in Interface Cartridge manual.) Now let’s

12WHILE TURNING ON THE POWERTest print 1 (long form) - Holding down the Paper Feed key causes the printerto output the full test print.Test print 2 (s

13PAPER BAIL - The bail is the movable bar that holds the paper against theplaten. Its position depends on the setting of the release lever.DIP SWITCH

Federal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency InterferenceStatementThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed an

14 The paper bail holds the paper against the platen according to the setting of therelease lever. The bail is opened when the release lever is in th

15Figure 2-4. Raise the paper guide for loading single sheets.Figure 2-5. Prop up the paper guide by inserting the guide stand in the notchespro

16Figure 2-6. You can insert a sheet of paper by using the release lever. Remember, you can also use the optional automatic cut-sheet feeder for s

17Figure 2-7. Open the sprocket covers to expose the sprocket teeth.5. Flip the clamp levers backward. This allows the two sprocket units tomove fr

18Figure 2-8. Ready to run with sprocket-feed paper.ADJUSTING THE PRINT HEAD The distance between the print head and the platen must be adjusted t

19Figure 2-9. The adjustment lever allows for different thicknesses of paper.

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21CHAPTER 3CARINGFOR YOUR PRINTER As any good mechanic will tell you, dust and heat are the biggest enemies ofevery mechanism. And your printer is no

22REPLACING THE RIBBON This printer uses an “endless” ribbon cartridge, which means that the inked rib-bon inside is recycled automatically. Eventual

234. Using a screwdriver with a thin blade, pry open the cartridge cover.Figure 3-1 shows the numerous slots for inserting a screwdriver.5. Press hard

A Special Messageto the New Owner Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one of the best dot-matrixprinters around. With a touch of your fin

24Figure 3-3. Make sure that the ribbon is not twisted when you thread it throughits path.9. Firmly pull the idler gear towrds you and guide the ri

251. Remove the printer cover and the ribbon cartridge.2. Remove the print head left along the carriage, until you can see the connectorcover. Remove

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27CHAPTER 4TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSType of printer Serial impact dot matrixPrint speed 120 characters per second (in draft Pica)30 characters per sec

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29INDEXadjustment, 18 release lever, 12alcohol, cleaning with, 21 reverse micro-feed, 12automatic cut-sheet feeder, 16 ribbon, replacing the, 22right

Table of ContentsChapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer 1Where shall we put it?What have we here?Removing the printer coverRemoving the packing tubeInstal

1CHAPTER 1SETTING UP YOURPRINTERSubjects we’ll cover in Chapter 1 include-• Choosing a suitable place for your printer;• Unpacking your new printer;•

2WHAT HAVE WE HERE?Now let’s take a look at what’s in the carton. Open it up and check each item in thebox against Figure 1-1. There should be four it

3operating noise. Don’t take off the cover except when you have to change theribbon, or to make an adjustment. Removing the printer cover is easy. Li