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- COVER
- Contents
- Introduction
- Printer components
- Chapter 1 Setting up your printer
- Chapter 2 Paper handling
- ÿþ C h a p t e r 3 I n s t a l l i n g t h e p r i n t e r d r i v e r a n d T r u e T y p e f o n t s
- ÿþ C h a p t e r 4 P r i n t i n g
- Key and lamp explanation
- ÿþ C o n d i t i o n s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e l a m p s
- Paper feed
- Page Setup
- Paper Feed Adjustment
- Printing documents
- Using the othe printing functions
- ÿþ P r i n t i n g w i t h c o l o r r i b b o n s
- ÿþ P r i n t i n g w i t h o v e r h e a d p r o j e c t i o n ( O H P ) f i l m
- Printing with strip labels
- Printing with iron-on transfer sheets
- Chapter 5 Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Chapter 6 Reference information
- Index
Full color and monochrome laser quality printer.
SJ-144MC
UsersManual
Federal CommunicationsCommissionRadio FrequencyInterference Statement
Thisequipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. ‘f?teselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause hamrfuf interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that irrterferencewilt not occur in aparticular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevisiorr reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipnent off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct dre interference by one or more
of the foflowirrgmeasures.
.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
.Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio~V technicianfor help.
Unauthorized medificaticmsof dris product by the user will void his authority to operate the equipment
unfess expressly approved by dseparty responsible for compliance.
For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires ashielded cable.
The above statement applies only to printers marlrded in the U.S.A.
Statement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference
Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class Blimits for radio noise emissimrsfrmrr digitaf apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Ccmmunicatimrs.
Le prt%entapparcil numt%iquen’~menpas de bruits radio61ectiquesd6passantles limites applicable aux
ama~ifs num~riques de la classe Bprescribesdans Ie R~glementsur le brO~flage radi~lectrique ~dict~par
le minisere des Communications du Canada.
The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Carradh.
VDE Statement
This device carries the VDE RFI protection mark to certify that it meets dre radio interference requirements
of the Postal Ordinance No. 243/1991. The additional marking “Vfg.243/P”expresses in short form that this
is aperipheral device (not operable alone) which only individually mee~sthe Class BRFI requirements in
accordance with the DIN VDE 0878 part 3/11.89and the Postal Ordinance 243/1991.
If this device is operated in conjunction with other devices within aset-up, in order to rake advantage of a
“General (operating) Authorization” in accordance with the Postal Ordinance 243/1991, the complete set-up
must comply wi~ the Cfass Blimits in accordance with the DIN VDE 0878 part 3/11.89, as welf as satisfy
the preconditions in accordance with $21 and the prerequisites in accordance with $3 of the Postal
Ordinance 243/1991.
As arule, this is only fulfilled when the device is operated in aset-up which has ben type-tested and
provided with aVDE RFf protection mark with the additional marking “Vfg 243”.
Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the
O~rstOr positiOnis equal or less mm 70 dB (A) accOrding10ISO 7779.
The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Germany.
Trademark Acknowledgements
SJ-144MC SJ-144: Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
Macintosh, ColorSync, TrueType fonts and QuickDraw: Apple Computer, Inc.
Xerox 4024: Xerox Corporation
Hammermill LaserPrint: International Paper Company
Notice
.Alf rigbts reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without STAR’s
express permission is forbidden.
.The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
.Alf efforts have ken made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of [his manual at the time of press.
However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
.The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.
0Copyright 1994Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
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If theprintshowsevenlyspacedrowsof darkor whitelines,checkthefollowing.
Is thepaperfeed If it is,tryreturningto thedefaultsetting.Please
adjustmentin the referto Chapter4.
printingoptionsdialog
box settoolow?
Areyouusinggenuine WerecommendthatyouuseonlygenuineStar
Starproducts? productsto maintainhighprintingquality.
Paper feeding
If thepapertrayis notoperatingor is notfeedingpapercorrectly,checkthefollowing.
Check PossibleRemedy
Aretheleversset Setthepapertrayleverto therearposition,and thepapel
properly? releaseleverto thelowerposition.
Ispaperjammednearthe Stopprinting,removethejammedsheetandcontinue
printhead? printing.
Aretheleftand right If theguidesare tooclosetogether,thepaperwillnot
paperguidestooclose feedsmoothly.Movethemalittlefurtherapartto allow
together? thepaperto feedfreely.
Is theretoo muchpaper Thepapertrayholdsup to 30 sheetsof paperat atime.
in thepaperuay? Makesurethatthereis no morethanthatin thetray.
Wasthepaperfanned If thisis notdone,paperjams mayoccur. Removethe
beforebeingfed by the stackof paperfromthepapertrayand fan it before
papertray? re-inserting.
Hasthepaperbeenused Onlynew,uncrcasedpapershouldbe usedwiththe
beforeor is itcreased? papertray.
Areyoutryingto feed Youcan onlyfeedonelineat atimewhentheprinteris
onelineusingthefront in theNotReadymode.
panelkeywhilethe
Ready lampisON?
Is thepapertoothickor Therearelimitsto thethicknessof thepaper. Try
toothin? differentpaper.
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If paperisn’tfeedingsmoothlywiththefrontandrearfeedpaths,checkthefollowing.
1’
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Is thepaperreleaselever Set thereleaseleverto thedownwardposition.
pusheddown?
Areyou tryingto feed Removepaperfromthepapertrayandplaceit in the
paperthroughtherear verticalposition.
whilethepapertrayis
stillengaged?
Is thepapertoothick? Thereare limitsto thepaperthickness.Try feeding
differentpaper.
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Chapter 6Reference information
Specifications
Printingsystem
Resolution
Printspeed
Pica(10 CPI)
Elite(12CPI)
Semi-condensed(15CPI)
Condensedpica(17CPI)
Condensedelite(20CPI)
Printingdirection
Printinghead
Fontstyles
TrueTypefonts
(Suppliedon
diskette)
Rastergraphics
Numberof columns
Pica(10CPI)
Elite(12CPI)
Semi-condensed(15CPI)
Condensedpica(17CPI)
Condensedelite(20CPI)
Proportional
Plainpaper,Heatfusionprocess
360 X360dotsper inch
At7.5 linesper inch At 6linesper inch
306Cps 255CPS
367CPS 306Cps
459Cps 382CfX3
520CPS 433 Cps
612CPS 510Cps
Note:50%@reduction inColor,OHP,andLabelmodes.
Printspeedshavebeenestimatedforeachfontbecause
theSJ-144MCprinterdoesnothavebitmappedfonts.
Uni-directionallogicseeking
144elements
Distancebetweenelements: 1/360inch
AmericanText,Broadway,Brush445,Caslon
Openface,CloisterBlack,CommercialScript,Cooper
Black,DAVIDA,DomCasual,Engravers’Roman,
Exotic350DemiBold,Freeform721,Freehand521,
HandelGothic,Hobo,Humanist521ExtraBold,
Impress,Kaufmann,OCR,Old DreadfulNo. 7, Onyx,
Orbit-B,Parisian,ParkAvenue,Playbill,P.T. Barnum,
RaleighDcmiBold,SchadowBlackCondensed,
SeagullHeavy,Shotgun,Tango,UniversityRoman,
VAGRounded,Vineta,Windsor
Note: TrueType fontsare suppliedon diskettefor
usewith Macintosh applicationsrunning System7
or later.
360dotsp,crinch
80
96
120
137
160
Variable
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IPaperfeed
Paperfeedspeed
Paperspecifications
Width
Length
Thickness
Surface
Maximumbuffersize
Acousticnoise
Emulation
Interface
Environment
Tcmpcraturc
Humidily:
Singlebinpapertraywith30 sheetcapacity
Frictionrollerfeedfromthefrontof theprinter
Frictionrollerfeedfromtherearof theprinter
380ms(linefeedat 144/360inch)
3.94”-9.53”(100.0-242.Omm)
3.94”-14.0”(100.0-355.6mm)
Papertray: 0.00236”-0.00394”(0.06-O.10mm)
Rearpath: 0.00236”-0.00906”(0.06-0.23mm)
Xerography-qrralityor smoolhcr(Suchas Xerox#4024or
Hammcrmill’sLascrPrintpaper#l0460-4)
Laser-qualityoverheadprojection(OHP)film,and label
sheetscan alsobc used.
35KB+2Iincbulfcr(102KB)
45.5dBA
CDMcorresponds10AppleQuickDraw
RS-422ASerial8Pin57.6KBps
Stand-by: +5 10+35°C(41 to 95°F)
Opcraling: +5 u)+35°C(41 to 95°F)
+10m+300C(50to 86°F) forColor,
OHP,Labci
Storage: —25K)+600C(—13to +140°F)
Stan&by: 30 m90 %RH (Nocondensation)
Opcraling: 30 m70 %RH (Nocondensation)
Sloragc: 30 m90 %RH (Nocondensation)
Reliability
Mean-timebctwccnfailure(MTBF) 10,()()()hours
Maximumrccommcndcddulycycle 2,000”power-onhourspcryear
Printhead life 50 rnil]ionpulsespcrclcmcm
DimensionsandWeight
Width 325mm(12.8”)
Depth 140mm(5.5”)
Height 175mm(6.9”)
Weight 2.5 Kg (5.5 Ihs)
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ACadapterpowersupply 120VAC,220VAC,230VAC,240VAC,50/60Hz
(variesaccordingto thecountryof purchase)
Features Fullcolorand monochromelaserqualityprinter
Speed: upto 382CPS (15CPI)in laserqualitymode
3paperfeedpathswith30 sheetpapertray
Abilitytoprinton awidevarietyof printmedia
including:Laser-qualityplainpaper,recycledpaper,
OHPfilm,etc.
35scalableTrueTypefontsforMacintosh
applicationrunningSystem7or later.
Printer supply options
Ink ribbon cassettefor plain paper
T144BK Type: Monochromeribbon(onetimeuse)
Life: 345,000characters(12CPI,6LPI)
180pages/cassette(1500charactersperpage)
Length: 340m(371.82yards)
Width: 12.7mm(0.5”)
Type: Colorribbon(onetimeuse)
Life: 8.0pagespercassette
(8.0”X9.6”Fullgraphicsperpage.)
Length: 193cycles,210m(229.66yards)
Width: 12.7mm(0.5”)
T144CL
Ink ribbon cassettefor overhead projection (OHP) film
T144BK0 ,Type: Monochromeribbon(onetimeuse)
Life: 200,000characters(1OCPI,6LPI)
100pages/cassette(1500charactersperpage)
Length: 200m(218.72yards)
Width: 12.7mm(0.5”)
Type: Colorribbon(onetimeuse)
Life: 10.5pagespercassette
(8.0”X9.6”Fullgraphicsperpage.)
Length: 257cycles,270m(295.28yards)
Width: 12.7mm(0.5”)
T144CL0
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Overhead projection (OHP) f’ilm
T900F-LTR Type: Overhead projection (OHP)film
Size: Lcucr
Packaging:20 films
T900F-A4 Type: Overhead prt)jcclion (OHP) film
Size: A4
Packaging: 20 films
Iron-cmTransfer Sheets
T9010-LTR Type: Iron-on wansfcrsheets
Size: Lc[lcr
Packaging:10TransferShccls
T9010-A4 Type: Iron-on umslcr sheets
Size: A4
Packaging: 10Translkr Shccls
Ink ribbon cassettefor iron-on transf’ersheetsand glossypaper
T14410 Type: Color Ribbon (one time USC)
Life: 7.5 pages pcr casscllc
(8.()”X9.6” Full graphics pcr page
Lcnglh: 180cycles, 185m (202.32 yards)
Widlh: 12.7mm (0.5”)
Ink ribbon cassette for strip labels
StripLabelCasscuc Type: Single color prinling on single color background
160 Iabcls pcr cassctlc (1.8 inches pcr label)
Maximum Iahcl Icnglh: 7.2” (printable)
Strip label hcighl: ().5”
-Mf!d.e.l.# Ilackgr(mnd Color P.rintinglf)k)r
Tol SL Transparcnl Black
T02SL While Black
T03SL Rcd Black
T04SL Blue Black
T05SL Green Black
TO(5SL Yellow Black
T07SL Gold Black
T08SL Silver Black
T31SL Transparent Rcd
T32SL Whilc Rcd
T41SL Transparcnl Blue
T42SL While Blue
Pinout of interface connector
Thefollowingliststhepinoutof theinterfaceconnector.
Pin Name Function”
1OPEN
12 IOPEN II
13 ITransmissiondatareturnoutmt I
4GND Signalground
5Rx D- Receivedatareturninput
6TxD+ Transmissiondataoutput
7OPEN
IRxD+ IReceivedatainput I
Interface Connector
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Index Extensionsfolder 14
A
About 27
AboutThisMacintosh 13
ACadapter 1,2,3,33,34,37,43
ACcord 3
All 25
AppleTalk 16
B
Banding 24
BBSphonenumbers 49
c
Chooser 16,20,37
Cleaningdirtfromtheprinter 34
Cleaningfrictionrollers 35
Cleaningtheplaten 35
Cleaningtheprinthead 34
Cleaningtheprinter 34
Color 18
ColorCorrection 23
ColorQuickDraw 13
Colors 26
ColorSync ‘23
Connectingtheprinter 2
Copies 25
Custom... 20,21
Customerresponse 50
Customerserviceinformation 49
D
DarkLineBanding 24
Data 18
DINA4 20
DINB5 20
Dithering 26
E
Enlarge 22
Executive 20
F
Finishingprocess
FlipHorizontal
FlipVertical
FontSamples
Fontstyles
Fonts
From
Frontcover
Frontpath
31
23
23
16
41
15
25
11
10
G
Gettingstarted 16
Grayscale 27
H
Headcleaning(SeeCleaning)
Help 27
I
Inkribboncassette 43
Installingtheprinterdriver 14
InstallingtheTrueTypefonts 15
Interfacecable 2,37
InvertImage 23
K
Keyoperations 18
Keys 17
L
Label
Lampexplanation
Lamps
Landscape
Layout
Legal
Letter
Linefeed
Loadingpaper
18
17
18
22
22
20
20
19
8,9, 10
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M
Media
MultiFinder
N
Networkintcrfacc
NotReady
o
OHP
OK/Cancel
Optimized Prinl Quality
Options
Orientation
Other printing functions
P
Packagecontcnls
PageRange
PageSetup
Paper
Paper eject
Paper Iced
Pa~r Fcc(1Adjustmcnl
Paper feeding
Paper jams ‘
Pafxr rclcasc lever
Paper supporl
paper tray
Paper tray lever
Paper types
Pinoul of’intcrfacc connector
Placing lhc prinlcr
Portrail
Power
Power butmn
Power supply
Print
Print As
Print density
Print speed
Prinlcr driver
Prinlcr supply oplions
5
8, 10
x
7
45
1
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18
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37,43
27
26,27
s
41
13
43
Printing 17,37
Prinling dwumcnts 25
Printing wilh color ribbons 28
Printing with
iron-on transfer sheets 30
Priruingwith
overheadprojection(OHP)film 28
Printing wilh strip labels
R
Ready
Rear path
Rcducc
Rcfcrcncc in(brmation
Rcquircmcnts
Rcsolulion
Ribbon
Ribbon cassc(tc
s
Separations
Sclting up
Size
Specifications
Strip Labels
Syslcm 7.()
Systcm rcquircmcnls
Systcm soflwwc
T
Test mode
T()
Top of form
Troubleshooting
TrucTypc fonls
u
U-shaped paper
U-shaped paper support
Unpacking
IV
Whitc Line Banding
28
17, 18
9
22
41
33
26,41
18
1,3
24
1
20
41
20,21
13
13
13
19
25
9, 18,19
36
13
5
1
1
24
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Customer service information
In theeventthatyouare experiencingsometechnicaldifficultywithyourStarprinter,
pleasereferto Chapter6- “Maintenanceandtroubleshooting.”Thischapterprovides
youwitheasy methodsto diagnoseandresolveproblemswhichyoumayencounter.
Forfurthertechnicalsupport,youshouldfirstcontactyourAuthorizedStarDealer. If
yourequireadditionalsupport,StarMicronicsoffersawidevarietyof technical
supportservices. Pleaseusethephonenumberslistedbelowbasedon thecountry
whichyourStarprinterwaspurchased.
Star Micronics Technical Hotline:
NorthAmerica: 1-908-572-3300
HongKong: 852-795-2335
Australia: 61-2-748-4300
NewZealand: 64-9-570-1470
Star Micronics FaxBack (Document Retrieval) System:
Requiresaccessto afacsimilemachineor boardwithreceivecapability
NorthAmerica: 1-908-572-4004
Star Micronics Bulletin Board Service:
Requiresacomputermodem
NorthAmerica: 1-908-572-5010
UnitedKingdom: 44-494-461395
France: 33-1-305807
Germany: 49-69-780929
Netherlands: 31-73-424485
AustraliaandNewZealand: 61-2-748-2960
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Customer response
StarMicronicsCo.,Ltd. invites your suggestions and commcn~son yourprinterand
this Users manual. Please address your corrcspondcncc 10:
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