Star Micronics NX-1500 Manual de usuario
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
NX-1500
LC-15
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[FIFTH EDITION]
NOTICE
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© Copyright 1996 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.
INTRODUCTION
This manual describes dot matrix printers as shown below.
It is intended for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures.
This manual is prepared for use at a technical level and not for the general user.
Model Destination
NX-1500 MULTI-FONT For American and Asian market
LC-15 MULTI-FONT For European and Pacific 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
•First edition : Sep. 1989
Second edition : Apr. 1991
Third edition : Aug. 1993
Fourth edition : Sep. 1995
Fifth edition : Apr. 1996
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications .........................................................................................3
2. External Appearance and Composition ..............................................................5
3. DIP Switch Settings ..............................................................................................6
4. Parallel Interface ...................................................................................................7
4-1. General Specifications ........................................................................................... 7
4-2. Connector Signals .................................................................................................. 7
5. Serial Interface (option) ........................................................................................8
5-1. General Specifications ........................................................................................... 8
5-2. Connector Signals .................................................................................................. 8
5-3. DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................................ 9
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications
Print system Serial Impact Dot-matrix
Printing speed 150cps (Draft pica)
37.5cps (NLQ pica)
Print direction Bidirectional, logic-seeking
Unidirectional, logic-seeking (selectable)
Print Head 9 pins
Line spacing 1/6, 1/8, n/72, n/216 inches
Paper feed Standard: Friction and push tractor
Option: Pull tractor
Paper feed speed 2.8 inches/second max.
Character set
ASCII 96
Code table (International) 3 sets *1 (For NX-1500 SU, LC-15 SU)/14 sets *2 (Others)
IBM special 111
IBM block graphic 50
Download 255
*1 IBM-Russian, Gost, Code page #866
*2 USA, France, Germany, England, Denmark I, Sweden, Italy, Spain I, Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Spain II, Latin America,
Denmark/Norway
Number of columns CPI Columns
Pica 10 136
Elite 12 163
Condensed pica 17.1 233
Condensed elite 20 272
Proportional Variable
Character dot matrix 9 ×11 (Draft)
18 ×23 (NLQ)
Bit image dot-matrix DPI
8-pin single 60 8 ×816
8-pin double 120 8 ×1632
8-pin high-speed double* 120 8 ×1632
8-pin quadruple 240 8 ×3264
8-pin CRT I 80 8 ×1088
8-pin CRT II 90 8 ×1224
8-pin plotter 72 8 ×976
8-pin double-plotter 144 8 ×1958
9-pin single 60 9 ×816
9-pin double 120 9 ×1632
* It is impossible to print adjacent dots in the modes marked with an asterisk (*).
Paper width
Cut sheet 6" ~ 16.5"
Fanfold(continuous) 4" ~ 16"
Copies Original + 2 copies
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum buffer size
Without Download 15KB
With Download 1 line
Emulations Epson mode
IBM proprinter mode
Interface Standard: Centronics parallel
Option: RS-232C serial
Ribbon type On-carriage, dedicated
Black
Ribbon life 3 million characters (draft pica)
Dimensions 590(w) ×332(d) ×127(h)mm
23.2(w) ×13.1(d) ×5(h)in
Weight 8.5 kg (18.7 lb)
Power supply 120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC, 50/60Hz
(varies according to the country of purchase)
Options Automatic sheet feeder
Serial interface board(RS-232C)
Pull tractor feed
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. DIP Switch Settings
3-1. For NX-1500 SU, LC-15 SU
Switch Function ON OFF
1-1 Page length 11 inches 12 inches
1-2 Auto CR Yes No
1-3 Character Set Gost Other (See 2-4)
1-4 Auto sheet feeder Inactive Active
1-5 Paper-out detector Enabled Disabled
1-6 Emulation mode Standard IBM
1-7 Character set Set #1 Set #2
1-8 Auto LF No Yes
2-1 Usage of RAM Buffer Download
2-2 Italic OFF ON
2-3 ESC 4/ESC 5 (*1) Italic MSB
2-4 IBM code page IBM-Russian #866
*1 The switch 2-3 is valid only in the standard emulation mode.
3-2. Others
Switch Function ON OFF
1-1 Page length 11 inches 12 inches
1-2 Auto CR Yes No
1-3 Printing area A type B type
1-4 Auto sheet feeder Inactive Active
1-5 Paper-out detector Enabled Disabled
1-6 Printer mode Standard IBM
Character set (Standard mode) Italics Graphics
Character set (IBM mode) Set #2 Set #1
1-8 Auto LF No Yes
2-1 Usage of RAM Buffer Download
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2-3 International character set
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International character sets:
Country 2-2 2-3 2-4 Country 2-2 2-3 2-4
U.S.A. ON ON ON Denmark I (*2) ON ON OFF
France OFF ON ON Sweden OFF ON OFF
Germany ON OFF ON Italy ON OFF OFF
England OFF OFF ON Spain I OFF OFF OFF
*2 Denmark/Norway when switch 1-6 is OFF and switch 1-7 is ON.
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