Star Micronics SP298 Series Printer User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Printer Setup ............................................................................. 1
Choosing a place for the printer ................................................. 1
Unpacking the printer ................................................................. 2
Removing the protective materials ............................................. 2
General guide ............................................................................. 3
Removing the printer cover ........................................................ 4
Installing the ribbon cassette ...................................................... 4
Removing the ribbon cassette ..................................................... 6
Connecting to a power outlet and turning power on and off ...... 6
Connecting to your host computer ............................................. 8
Connecting to a peripheral unit ................................................ 10
Inserting the paper into the printer ........................................... 11
AutoSide Loading
................................................................. 12
Chapter 2: Control Panel Operations ...................................................... 14
Indicator lights .......................................................................... 14
Buttons ...................................................................................... 15
Producing a test print ................................................................ 15
Adjusting the dot alignment ..................................................... 15
Hexadecimal dump ................................................................... 17
Errors ........................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3: Command Summary .............................................................. 20
Star Mode Commands .............................................................. 20
ESC/POS Mode Commands (TM-295 emulation).................... 26
ESC/POS Mode Commands (TM-290 emulation).................... 28
Appendix A: Specifications ......................................................................... 120
Appendix B: Making DIP Switch Settings................................................. 125
Appendix C: Memory Switch Settings ....................................................... 130
Appendix D: Interface ................................................................................. 131
Appendix E: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit............................................. 137
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