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ML5520/21
user’s guide
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PREFACE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it. Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily cons
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CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features / Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printer Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Emulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Printer Drivers.
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Printing the Menu Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Printing all Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Changing the Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Menu Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Explanation of Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Replacing the Ribbon
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NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS NOTE A note appears in this manual like this. A note provides additional information to supplement the main text which may help you to use and understand the product. CAUTION! A caution appears in this manual like this. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage. WARNING! A warning appears in this manual like this. A warning provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of
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INTRODUCTION > Extremely reliable, durable operation: 20,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) at 25% duty cycle and 35% page density. > Advanced paper handling, with built-in rear push tractor and zero-tear forms capability. > Very high print speeds: > High Speed Draft (HSD) Mode: 507 cps > Utility Mode: 380 cps > Near Letter Quality (NLQ) Mode: 95 cps > Super Speed Draft (SSD) Mode: 570 cps > This rugged 9-pin printer can meet the needs of harsh and demanding environments. FEATURES /
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Top of Form (TOF) Top of Form (TOF) sets the print start position. The factory default is 1" from the top. The TOF can be changed in increments of 1/144", for a single print job or set to a new default. The overall amount of adjustment is limited to avoid paper jams. The first line prints at the red line of the plastic paper shield (1) on the printhead. 1 For more information, see “Top of Form (TOF)” in “Using your Printer”. NOTE The Forms Tear-Off and the Top of Form settings interact. For
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Controlling Access to the Printer > You can control access to the printer by changing the setting for the Operator Panel Function in the Menu from Full Operation (the factory default) to Limited Operation. > When Limited Operation is selected, the PRINT QUALITY and CHARACTER PITCH keys don’t work. This prevents these settings from being changed from the control panel when several people are using the printer. For more information, see “Changing the Menu Settings” in “Using your Printer”. I
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PRINTER DRIVERS EMULATIONS The factory default emulation for your printer is IBM PPR. If you wish to change to one of the Epson or Microline emulations, see “Using your Printer”. PRINTER DRIVERS The Oki driver for your printer is provided on the CD included with the printer. You can either load the Oki driver or select one of the compatible drivers listed below in your software application. 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. NOTE If the CD does not AutoPlay, click Start → Run → Browse,
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WinVer is the Windows versions, and CodePage is the selected option. NOTE To find out more about Code pages, see Help on the Oki CD Browser. 3. After files have finished copying, click [Finish]. 4. Switch your printer ON. USING A COMPATIBLE DRIVER The drivers below are listed by decreasing compatibility with your printer. Use one as close to the top of the list as possible. IBM Proprinter III l IBM Proprinter III — factory setting l IBM Proprinter II l IBM Proprinter Epson FX l Epson FX 286e
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privileges are necessary for Windows 2000 and Windows XP installations. This port requires a cable conforming to USB version 1.1 or above. A genuine cable displays the Trident symbol on both connectors. Using an inferior cable can cause printing problems and special cables are needed for longer runs than five metres. The operation of a printer is not assured if a USB compatible device is connected concurrently with other USB compatible machines. When connecting multiple printers of the sa
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5. The printer will be identified immediately by the New Hardware Wizard and install itself in the Printer folder. An additional item, USB Printing Support will also appear in the Device Manager each time the printer is switched ON and connected. 6. Check that the default paper size has been correctly set by looking at the settings in the Settings > Printers folder. Under the printer's Properties > General tab, the current paper selection is shown. The printer picks up its initial
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USING YOUR PRINTER COMPONENTS: REAR FEED (CONTINUOUS FORMS) The serial number of your printer is on a label fixed to the back of the printer. 1 7 6 2 3 5 4 1. Sheet Guide 5. Control Panel 2. Paper Lever 6. Acoustic Cover 3. ON-OFF Switch 7. Access Cover 4. Platen Knob COMPONENTS: TOP FEED (SINGLE SHEETS) 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 1. Paper Guides 5. Platen Knob 2. Sheet Guide 6. Control Panel 3. Paper Lever 7. Acoustic Cover 4. ON-OFF Switch USING YOUR PRINTER > 13
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NOTE For single-sheet printing, the paper lever must be in the middle position. TOP OF FORM (TOF) Top of Form (TOF) sets the print start position. The factory default is 1" from the top. The TOF can be changed in increments of 1/144", for either a single print job, or all print jobs. The overall amount of adjustment is limited to avoid paper jams. The first line prints at the red line of the plastic paper shield (1) on the printhead. 1 CAUTION! If you turn the platen knob when the printer i
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FORMS TEAR-OFF There are two ways to determine the status of the Forms Tear-Off menu setting: l Print the Menu. l Use the TEAR key. To print the Menu: 2 3 4 1 1. Make sure paper is loaded. 2. Hold SHIFT (2), then press SEL (1) to enter the Menu Mode. 3. Press PARK (4) to print the menu. 4. Look for the Form Tear-Off setting in the paper feed group you are using (Rear Feed, Bottom Feed or Top Feed—Forms Tear– Off appears in the Top Feed group only if the optional Roll Paper Stand is installed)
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SETTING TOP OF FORM (TOF) CAUTION! Do not use the platen knob to change the Top of Form. If you turn the platen knob when the printer is not at Top of Form, the TOF will misalign. Always feed the paper to TOF before turning the platen knob. The first line prints at the red line of the plastic paper shield on the printhead. Forms Tear-Off set to OFF - (default) With paper loaded and the printer ON: 1 3 5 7 4 2 6 1. Press PARK (6) to park the paper. 2. Press FF/LOAD (4) to load the paper. 3. I
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Forms Tear-Off set to ON With paper loaded and the printer ON and selected: 1 3 5 7 4 2 6 1. Press PARK (6) to park the paper. The SEL light goes off and the red alarm light comes on. 2. Press FF | LOAD (4) to load the paper. 3. Wait briefly until the paper moves up to the tear position, then press and hold TEAR (5). The paper moves to the current TOF and the SEL light is illuminated. 4. If the printer is ON line, press SEL | MENU (1) to take the printer OFF line. The SEL light goes out. 5
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TEMPORARILY CHANGING THE TOP OF FORM CAUTION! Do not use the platen knob to change the Top of Form. If you turn the platen knob when the printer is not at Top of Form, the TOF will misalign. Always feed the paper to TOF before turning the platen knob! To move the Top of Form position lower for one page only: 1. Press SEL to deselect the printer. 2. Press LF to lower the position of the Top of Form. RESETTING TOP OF FORM TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT The factory default setting for the Top of Form (wh
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When data is received, the paper automatically moves down to the print position (TOF) and printing begins. NOTE You can also move the paper down to the print position manually by pressing TEAR. When printing stops, Forms Tear-Off automatically moves the paper to align the perforation with the tear bar (located under the access cover), after the time interval which you selected through the menu. Paper remains in the tear-off position until the printer receives more data. Then, the paper move
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CHANGING THE FORMS TEAR-OFF SETTING The default setting for Forms Tear-Off is OFF. 1 3 5 7 4 2 6 To change the Forms Tear-Off setting: 1. Press SHIFT (2) + SEL (1). 2. Press GROUP (3) repeatedly until the Rear Feed or Bottom Feed group shows in the first column of the printed line, depending on which paper feed you are using, 3. Press ITEM (4) repeatedly until Form Tear-Off appears in the second column: Rear Feed Form Tear-Off Off 4. Press SET (5) until the time interval you wish to select ap
