Star Micronics LC-1011C User manual

DOTMATRIXPRINTER

LC-1011C

LC-100+COLOUR

TECHNICAL MANUAL

[SECOND EDITION]

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of this manual at the time of going to press. However, should any

errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being in-

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INTRODUCTION

This manual is an introduction to dot matrix printers as shown below.

It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed by

service personnel. It is not intended for the general user. Users of this manual should have a basic knowledge

and understanding of the English language.

Model Destination

LC-1011C For American, Asia and Pacific market

LC-100+COLOUR For European market

•This manual is divided into the following sections:

Chapter 1 General Specifications

Chapter 2 Theory of Operation

Chapter 3 Adjustments

Chapter 4 Parts Replacement

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Parts List

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. General Specifications .........................................................................................3

2. External Appearance and Composition ..............................................................5

3. Control Panel.........................................................................................................6

3-1. Switch Combination Functions .............................................................................6

3-2. EDS Mode Settings .................................................................................................6

4. Parallel Interface ...................................................................................................8

4-1. General Specifications ...........................................................................................8

4-2. Connector Signals ..................................................................................................8

5. Serial Interface (option) ........................................................................................9

5-1. General Specifications ...........................................................................................9

5-2. Connector Signals and Functional Descriptions ................................................ 9

5-3. DIP Switch Settings ..............................................................................................10

6. EE-PROM Mode ...................................................................................................11

6-1. Outline....................................................................................................................11

6-2. Explanation of Special Control Codes ............................................................... 11

6-3. EE-PROM Map .......................................................................................................12

6-4. Rewriting the EE-PROM........................................................................................16

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. General Specifications

Printing System Serial Impact Dot-Matrix

Printing Speed Pitch Draft (cps/dpi) NLQ (cps/dpi)

Pica (10 cpi) 160/120H 40/240H

Elite (12 cpi) 192/120H 48/240H

Condensed pica (17 cpi) 137/240H 69/240H

Condensed elite (20 cpi) 160/240H 80/240H

H: half-dot

Print Direction Draft: Bi-directional logic seeking

NLQ: Uni-directional or bi-directional logic seeking (selectable)

Bit-Image: Uni-directional

Print Head Number of pins: 9

Life: 200 million dots/pin

Line Spacing 1/6", 1/8"

7/72", n/72", n/216": software

Font Styles Draft, NLQ (Courier, Sanserif)

Character Matrix Pitch Draft NLQ

Pica (10 cpi) 9 ×11 18 ×23

Elite (12 cpi) 9 ×9 18 ×19

Condensed pica (17 cpi) 9 ×11 18 ×12

Condensed elite (20 cpi) 9 ×9 18 ×10

Environment Operating temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)

Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F (-30°C to 65°C)

Operating humidity: 30% to 80% (non-condensing)

Storage humidity: 20% to 90% (non-condensing)

Paper Cut-sheet (manual feeding)

Paper width: 5.5" to 8.5" / 140 to 216 mm

Paper length: 5.5" to 14" / 140 to 356 mm

Paper thickness: 0.00276" to 0.00472" / 0.07 to 0.12 mm

Paper weight: 14 to 24 lbs. / 52 to 90 g/m2/ 45 to 77 kg

Cut-sheet (with optional automatic sheet feeder)

Paper width: 7.17" to 8.5" / 182 to 216 mm

Paper length: 10.12" to 14" / 257 to 356 mm

Paper thickness: 0.00315" to 0.00472" / 0.08 to 0.12 mm

Paper weight: 16 to 24 lbs. / 60 to 90 g/m2/ 52 to 77 kg

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Fanfold (with push tractor feeder)

Paper width: 4" to 10" / 101.6 to 254 mm

Paper thickness: 0.00276" to 0.00433" / 0.07 to 0.11 mm (one-ply)

0.00984" / 0.25 mm max.

(total thickness of multi-ply paper)

Paper weight: 14 to 22 lbs. / 52 to 82 g/m2/ 45 to 70 kg (one-ply)

11 to 14 lbs. / 40 to 52 g/m2/ 34 to 45 kg (multi-ply)

Copies: Original + 2

Emulation (AEC) Standard Mode: EPSON ESC/P (9-pin)

IBM Mode: Proprinter III

Interface Standard: Centronics parallel

Option: RS-232C serial

Ribbon Type On-carriage, dedicated

Color ribbon (standard)

Fabric monochrome ribbon (option)

Ribbon Life Color ribbon (LC9CL): 0.5 million characters (draft pica, black)

Fabric monochrome ribbon (LC9HD): 1 million characters (draft pica)

Long-life fabric monochrome ribbon (LC9W): 2.5 million characters (draft pica)

Power Supply 110V AC 10%, 120V AC 10%, 230V AC +6%/-14%, 240V AC 10%; 50/60Hz

(depending on country of purchase)

Power Consumption 34W during ASCII draft printing

8W during stand-by

Options SF-10DT Single-bin Automatic Sheet Feeder

SPC-8K Serial-To-Parallel Converter

Fig. 1-1 External dimensions

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

2. External Appearance and Composition

Fig. 1-2 Front View of the Printer

Fig. 1-3 Diagram of Internal Composition

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

3. Control Panel

3-1. Switch Combination Functions

Fig. 1-4 Switch combination functions

DRAFT

COURIER

10CPI

12CPI

SANSERIF FONT

ALT

QUIET

POWER

PROP

COND

PITCH

MACRO

PAPER FEED

PARK

QUIET ON LINE

On-Line

CLEAR

MICRO FEED

Form Feed

Line FeedPitchFont

Off-Line

QuietShort Tear-offLong Tear-off

Forward

Save Macro

Font & Pitch Lock EE-PROM Mode

Buffer Clear & All Reset

AUTO LOADING POSITION CHANGE MODE

Paper Park

OFF-LINE

ExitOn/offSwitchBank

POWER-ON

Exit



NextRightLeft

EDS MODE

DOT-ADJUSTMENT MODE

Short TestLong TestPitch LockFont Lock

ON-LINE

Hex Dump Mode

Dot Adjustment Mode

EDS Mode

Aging Mode

Backward Micro Feed

Set TOF

CancelForwardBackward

Set

Save

Factory setting AUTO LOADING POSITION CHANGE MODE

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