Brand: NEC
Category: Other
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for PC-8023A-C
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:38 p.m.
1. OUTLINE
The PC-8023A-C is an impact-type high-speed serial dot matrix printer with a 7 (horizontal) x 9 (vertical) or 8 (horizontal) x 8 (vertical) dot matrix pattern for character formation. The printing speed is 100 characters per second and the maximum number of characters per line is 136.
2. CONFIGURATION
- Printer
- Attachment: Ribbon cartridge
3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Printing Functions
- (1) Printing methods: Logical-seeking mode, Incremental mode
- (2) Printing speed: 100 CPS (when printing ordinary characters)
- (3) Character formation: Horizontal x Vertical (7x9 for Alphanumeric, Japanese, Symbols; 8x8 for graphics)
- (4) Printing sizes: (e.g., 136 Ch/Line, 17 Ch/Inch for Condensed characters; 68 Ch/Line, 8.5 Ch/Inch for Condensed enlarged characters; 80 Ch/Line, 10 Ch/Inch for Pica-pitch characters, etc.)
- (5) Printing direction: Bidirectional
- (6) Line spacing: 1/6", 1/8" or N/144" (N = 00 to 99)
- (7) Line feed rate: 100 ms max. (at 1/6''-line-feed)
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Paper not feeding | A. Paper not loaded correctly | Re-load paper correctly. |
| B. Sprocket tractor not engaged | Engage sprocket tractor. | |
| C. Release lever not in pin feed position | Set release lever to pin feed position. | |
| Paper jams | A. Paper thickness too great | Use paper within specified thickness. |
| B. Paper is creased or torn | Use new paper. | |
| C. Improper paper loading | Re-load paper. | |
| Printing is faint or uneven | A. Print head is dirty | Clean print head. |
| B. Ribbon is worn out or dry | Replace ribbon cartridge. | |
| C. Print head height is not adjusted | Adjust print head height. | |
| Characters are garbled | A. Incorrect interface settings | Check interface settings. |
| B. Data transmission error | Retry transmission. | |
| C. Printer is in error state | Check printer indicators and status. |