Star Micronics 4III Printer User Manual


 
3.1.4 Hex Dump
The Star LaserPrinter 4111 can also operate in the hexadecimal mode. This
means that it will print information sent to it in its equivalent hexadecimal
notation (in base 16 numbers). This mode is useful in correcting communi-
cation incompatibilities between some computers and Star LaserPrinter 4111,
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that can result in incorrect text or formatting. For information on performing
a Hex Dump, see the Applications Manual.
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3.2 SELF TEST
The Star LaserPrinter 4111’s test print provides a complete summary of what 1 -
it is currently capable doing for you. It shows the quality of the printing of
text. It summarizes the printer’s configuration, including amount of memory
and which fonts are installed or available. It explains how the printed page
will look at the current settings. This includes paper size and page layout. It
tells whether the parallel or serial interface is active.
3.2.1 Printing Test Sheets
There are three stages to the self test. Also refer to [TEST/>] of 3.1.2 The
Buttons.
1) Printing a status sheet
Hold the [TEST] button until the screen displays “HOLD FOR TEST” then
“STATUS SHEET”.
Releasing the button will print the 1 page status sheet.
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2) Printing a font list
Hold the [TEST] button for four seconds, until the screen displays “FONT
LIST”.
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When you release the button, the printer will produce a font list.
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3) Printing a cleaning paper
Hold the [TEST] button for six seconds, until the screen displays “CLEANING
PAPER”.
When you release the button, the printer will produce a cleaning paper. This
paper is used to clean the fixing assembly (see 7.3 Cleaning the Fixing
Assembly).
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