Star Micronics 8III Printer User Manual


 
The Buttons
This section explains the various meanings and uses of the buttons,
including their light indicators, where present. Keep in mind that the
buttons’ functions depend on the mode the printer is in: the Front Panel
Mode, using the grey buttons to perform the labelled functions, and the
Program Mode, using the yellow buttons to enter menu selections after
pressing the [PROGRAM] button.
For the Program Mode, you will use the buttons to move in four directions
through the hierarchy of selections. You [ENTER] or [EXIT] a Level to select
the [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] Item within a Group. For example, Baud Rate is
the first Item in Level 3 within the Interface Group:
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Level Number: 1
2 3
4
(Item 1)
(Item 2)
Interface
Parallel
Serial
Baud Rate
Parity
The following diagram should help you as you program:
[PREVIOUS]
[EXIT]
[ENTER]
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[NEXT]
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[ON LINE]
ON LINE
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With this button you control whether the printer is on line or
off line. On line means that the printer is able to receive
information from the computer and to print it. All other
buttons are inactive when the printer is on line. Off line means
that the printer is unable to receive information and print, but can be
programmed; in other words by entering the Program Mode.
When the printer is on line, the light is on.
When the printer is off line, the light is of.
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