Star Micronics Delta Manual de usuario

Delta User’s Manual

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THE PDWER BEHINDTHE PRINTED WORD.

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NOT INTENDED FOR SALE

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement -

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used

properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause

interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply -

with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in

Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection

against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that -

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause inter-

ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-

ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of - -

the following measures:

l Reorient the receiving antenna

l Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver -

l Move the computer away from the receiver

l Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver are on

different branch circuits. -

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television techni-

cian for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the -

Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV

Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing

Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004~080-00345-4. -

A note about the programs in this manual:

This manual contains several programs that help to demonstrate the versatility of the -

Delta printers. Star Micronics has made every effort to insure that the programs are func-

tional and accurate. However, Star Micronics cannot guarantee their accuracy or suitabil-

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Trademark Acknowledgement

Delta-lo, Delta-18 grafstar, UniversaUAtari Parallel Interface, Universal/Commodore

Parallel Interface: Star Micronics

Apple, Apple II, Apple II + , Apple IIe, Applesoft: Apple Computer Inc.

Atari 400, Atari 800, Atari 850: Atari Inc., a Warner Communications Company

Commodore, VIC-20, C-84: Commodore Business Machines, Inc.

Compaq: Compaq Computer Corporation

CPIM: Digital Research

EasyWriter: Information Unlimited Software, Inc.

IBM Personal Computer, IBM PC, IBM XT: International Business Machines Corp.

Kaypm: Kaypro Computer Corporation

Microsoft BASIC: Microsoft Corporation

Osborne 1: Osborne Computer Corporation

SuperCalc: Sorcim Corporation

TRS-80: Radio Shack, a division of Tandy Corporation

WordStar: MicroPro International Corporation

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A Special Message

to the New Owner

Your new Delta printer and this manual are both setting new

standards for the computer printer industry - and you’re part of

it! Congratulations, and welcome aboard!

First, about this manual. It’s another first in our industry -

the first to be truly written not just for the person who does his

own programming, but for the first-time user or anyone else who

prefers to leave the programming to others, and simply inserts his

store-bought programs (software) into his computer/printer sys-

tem. Someone very much like you, perhaps . . .

You’ll find using this manual easy and pleasant. We’ve gone to

great lengths to make it so, as it’s master-minded by solid experts

in the arcane art of computer science, and written by equally pro-

ficient practitioners in the art of Plain English!

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As a first example, look over the Table of Contents and you’ll

see what we mean, Whether you’re a greenhorn or a wizard, ev-

erybody will find what they need to know to fulfill their expecta-

tions. We suggest that each new owner/user, before you even

unpack the box, read or at least scan Chapters 1 and 2 - “A Closer

Look” and “Getting Started with Delta” - as well as Appendix A,

“Unpacking and Installation.” Now you can unpack the box and

start putting things together.

When you’re ready to connect up your computer to your

Delta, look at Appendices B through G for directions applying to

your make of computer. Remember, Delta has both serial and par-

allel interfaces, so there’s nothing extra to buy!

Which leads naturally to a few words of praise for some other ‘-

special features that make the new Delta so satisfactory to own.

Features like the high speed leOcharacter per second printout,

the capability to design your own characters, do your own plot-

ting, your own infinite variety of dot graphics patterns and densi-

ties. You’ll have a ball! For you, Chapters 3 through 8 are a must,

and of course everybody should look at Chapter 10 which tells

how to maintain your Delta for a long and carefree life.

We’ll end this as we began, with congratulations for your wise

buying, and a most cordial welcome to the wonderful world of

Delta printing. . . fast, clean and beautiful!

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Closer Look

Components and Controls

Paper Selection and Loading

Loading single sheets

Loading roll paper

Loading sprocket-feed paper

Bottom feeding Delta-15

Ribbon Installation

Adjusting the Gap

Self-Test

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Getting Started With Delta

Using Commercial Software

First, some terminology

Using Delta with SuperCalc

Using Delta with word processors

Using this book without learning BASIC

Some Basics about BASIC

Establishing communications

The CHR$ function

Control codes

The escape code

Some problem codes

Printing Text With Delta

Changing the print pitch

Expanded print

Making Delta print darker

Some Special Kinds of Text

Italic printing

Underlining

Superscripts and subscripts

Mixing modes

Summary

Line Spacing and Forms Control

Starting New Lines

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Changing Line Spacing

Moving down the page without a

carriage return

Forms Controls

Form feed

Changing the Page Length

Top and Bottom Margins

Summary

Formatting Your Output

A one-shot tab command

Setting Left and Right Margins

Using Vertical Tabs

A one-shot vertical tab command

Summary

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Chapter 6 Special Features of the Delta Printer

Now hear this

Initializing Delta

Putting Delta to sleep

Printing to the bottom of the sheet

Unidirectional printing

Backspace and delete

The seven bit dilemma

Block graphics characters and

special symbols

International character sets

The macro control code

Summary

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Chapter 7 Creating Your Own Characters

Dot Matrix Printing

The Print Matrix

Defining Your Own Characters

Rule 1:Download characters are seven

dots high

Rule 2: Dots cannot overlap

Add up each column of dots

Assigning a value to your character

Download character definition

command

Printing Download Characters

Proportional Characters

Defining proportional characters

Printing proportional characters

Connecting characters

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Mixing Print Modes with Download

Characters

Chapter 6

A Utility Program

Summary

Printing With Dot Graphics

Comparing dot graphics with download

characters

Using the Dot Graphics Commands

Specifying the number of columns of

dots

Specifying the graphics data

Combining text and graphics

Printing a Design or Logo

Plotting with Delta

How the program works

Using Delta for business graphics

High Resolution Graphics

If You Have Problems wi:h BASIC

Summary

Chapter 9 Getting It All Together

Chapter 10 Maintenance

Cleaning Delta

Removing the Upper Case

Replacing a Fuse

Replacing the Print Head

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Appendix A Setting Up Delta 131

Where shall we put it?

What have we here?

Removing the shipping screws

Removing the packing from inside the printer

Installing the platen knob

Removing the tractor unit

Attaching the paper separator and paper

guide

Installing the ribbon

Installing the printer cover

Connecting Delta to your computer

Appendix B IBM Personal Computer and Compaq 139

Recommended DIP switch settings for

IBM-PC

BASIC programming

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Listing programs

Program listings

Appendix C Apple II Computers

Setting the switches

Applesoft BASIC

Listing programs

Program listings

Chart program

Special character chart program

Macro program

Bridge hand program

Numeral program

Download utility program

Delta plot program

Pie chart program

Appendix D TRS-60 Computers

Recommended DIP switch settings for

TRSSO

TRSSO BASIC

Chart program

Special character chart program

Macro program

Bridge hand program

Numeral program

Download utility program

Delta plot program

Pie chart program

Appendix E Osborne, Kaypro and CP/M Computers

Setting the switches

Using MBASIC

Program listings

Chart program

Special character chart program

Macro program

Bridge hand program

Numeral program

Download utility program

Delta plot program

Pie chart program

Appendix F Atari 400/800 Computers

Setting the switches

Using Atari BASIC

Listing programs

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Program listings

Chart program

Special character chart program

Macro program

Bridge hand program

Numeral program

Download utility program

Delta plot program

Pie chart program

Appendix G Commodore VIC-20 and C-64 Computers 211

Setting the switches

Using Commodore BASIC

Listing programs

Program listings

Chart program

Special character chart program

Macro program

Bridge hand program

Numeral program

Download utility program

Delta plot program

Pie chart program

Appendix H DIP Switch Settings

Switch Functions

Appendix I ASCII Codes

Appendix J Character Style Charts

Appendix K Function Code Reference

Commands to Control Print Style

Font style controls

Font pitch controls

Special print modes

Commands to Control Vertical Position of Print

Head

Line feed controls

Form feed controls

Vertical tabs

Commands to Control Horizontal Position of

Print Head

Download Character Commands

Commands to Control Graphics

Macro Instruction Commands

Other Commands

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Appendix L Command Summary in Numeric Order 279

Appendix M ASCII Code Conversion Chart 283

Appendix N Technical Specifications 291

Appendix 0 The Parallel Interface 293

Functions of the Connector Signals

Appendix P Serial Interface Specifications 297

Configuring the Serial Interface

Delta’s Serial Protocols

Serial busy protocols

XONlXOFF protocol

ACK protocol

Index 303

Consumer Response 309

DIP Switch Quick Reference 311

Warranty Inside back cover

Command Quick Reference Inside back cover

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