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    RMTL362920/ML691 User's Guide 45690601EE Rev1 my.okidata.com
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    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 constitute endorsement by Oki Data. Copyright 2010 by Oki Data. All rights reserved. Trademark Information OKI and MICROLINE are registered
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    Chapter 1: Introduction 5 Printer Features 5 Oki Data on the Internet 5 Parts Identification: Front View 30 Forms Tear-Off Feature 31 Potential Problems with Software Packages 31 Changing the Forms Tear-Off Setting 32 Manual Forms Tear Off 32 Paper Park 33 Setting ML691 User's Guide 
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    Printer 77 Printer Exterior 77 Printer Interior 77 Testing the Printer 78 Font Sample Test 78 Rolling ASCII Test 79 Hexadecimal Dump Mode 80 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 81 General Information 81 Responding to Alarm Conditions 82 Problems Paper Specifications 99 ML690/ML691 User's Guide 
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    The Oki Data Web Sites provide the most current information available on your printer. On-line documents are available for viewing and downloading via Oki Data's Web Sites. You may reach Oki Data via the Internet at:  www.okiprintingsolutions.com  my.okidata.com ML690/ML691 User's Guide 
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    Parts Identification: Front View 1. Sheet Guide, Rear . Paper Type Lever . Platen Knob . Sheet Guide, Front (open to fit the front feed paper tray or the tractor) . Control Panel . On-Off Switch . Access Cover 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 ML690/ML691 User's Guide 
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    Serial/Network connector . Ventilation . Power Connector . Optional Cut Sheet Feeder/Roll Paper Stand connector Note: The serial number of your printer is on a label on the back, beside "S/N." Parts Identification: Inside View 1. Paper Thickness Lever . Ribbon Cartridge . Print Head . Pull-up
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    ALARM light indicates an alarm condition The SEL light indicates if the printer is online The 7 keys function differently, depending on which printer mode is active The lights above these key labels show which option lines above the square indicate a flashing light ML690/ML691 User's Guide 
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    the TEAR light, indicates high temperature alarm status. Printer is online; ready to receive data and print. Printer is offline; not ready to receive data and print the Top Cover is open. Printer is in Menu mode. Printer is in Tear down position. Printer is in Tear up position. ML690/ML691 User
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    . > Indicates PRESTIGE is selected. > Indicates OCR-A is selected. > Indicates OCR-B is selected. With ALARM light flashing: > Indicates an incorrect Paper Lever setting. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 10
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    LED 2 > LED 1 > LED 1 and 2 Flashing > LED 2 SLEEP Green Flashing Explanation With TEAR light ON: > Printer is in Menu Mode. Without ALARM light flashing: > 10 CPI is selected. > 12 CPI is selected. > 15 CPI is . > HIGH COPY is selected. Low power consumption mode. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 11
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    On-line / Off-line On-line / Off-line On-line / Off-line Function when pressed Takes the printer off-line. Takes the printer on-line. For continuous forms: when paper is loaded, performs a form feed. For cut sheets: to toggle through the print speed options. No effect. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 12
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    Off-line Online / Offline Function when pressed No effect. Pressing these keys at the same time RESETS the printer to the original factory defaults. No effect. Selects a Menu configuration. Performs a forward line feed of is in the tear position. Enters/Exits Menu Mode. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 13
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    Chapter 2: Paper Handling This chapter describes how to use continuous forms and cut sheet paper in the printer, including:  Loading Continuous Forms Paper  Rear Feed  Front Feed  Bottom Feed (optional  Ejecting Cut Sheet Paper  Notes on Different Types of Paper ML690/ML691 User's Guide 14
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    path.  Make sure the rear of the printer is close to and parallel with the edge of the surface and at least 24" (61 cm) from any wall. There are three ways to load continuous forms paper. See the following pages for instructions.  Rear feed SFBS  Front feed GSPOU  Bottom feed (optional
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    it before installing rear feed paper. 1 Lock Lever 2 Upper Tractor Cover 3 Pins Note: These instructions assume you have ready access to the back of the printer. If you do not, skip down to "Front Feed." 1. Make sure the printer is turned ON. . Make sure the Paper Type lever is in the REAR feed
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    the tractors (1). NOTE: If the tractor assembly is in the front of the printer, open the front access door, grab the finger guides (2) on each side and pinch them together to release the guide. Remove it from the front and insert it into the back feed and when it is seated, push down
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    move the right tractor (as viewed from the back of the printer) to the reference mark (2) matching the width of the paper you too tight it can cause jams. SFBS@USBDUPSDPWFSDMPTF# . Move the rear paper guide to midway between the left and right tractor pins. . Open the tractor covers. .
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    the top of the page. To change the setting, see "Top of Form (TOF)". Front Feed 1 Lock Lever 2 Upper Tractor Cover 3 Pins 2 1 1. Make sure the printer is turned ON. . Make sure the Paper Type lever is in the FRONT feed position. . Open the access cover (1) and set the Paper Thickness lever
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    of the printer. If the tractor is in the back, remove the sheet guide, grab the finger guides (1) on each side and pinch them together to release the guide. Remove to slide back and forth. . You will find reference marks on the printer for the most common paper sizes. . Move the left tractor to the
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    the width of the continuous forms to be used. Move the paper guide to midway between the left and right Pin Tractors. 10. Open the the sprocket pins. NOTE: Make sure that paper is fed straight into the printer to avoid the possibility of skew printing, irregular line feeding and paper jams.
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    Turn the platen to help remove the slack. QVMM@USBDUPSDPWFSDMPTF" 1. Close the access cover. 1. Turn the printer ON. 1. Press the LF/FF key to feed paper to the tractor. NOTE: If the TOF position shifts because of . - To move the form backward, press and hold the ML690/ML691 User's Guide 22
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    front feed. See the following pages for instruction. Cut Sheet Paper, Top and Front Feed 1. Make sure the printer is turned ON. Note: If there is any continuous forms paper in the printer, eject it as described in "Removing front cover and install the front paper tray. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 23
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    Set the left margin of the paper by adjusting the appropriate Paper Guides (1) along the scale (2) relative to the start of the printed the left edge aligned with the Paper Guide (1), carefully insert the paper on the Paper Tray (2) and into the printer until it is gripped. 1 2 1 2 ML690/ML691
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    LF/FF. NOTES: > Make sure that the paper is accurately aligned along the Paper Guide to avoid the possibility of skewed printing or paper jams. > When printing an envelope, paper jams. Ejecting Cut Sheet Paper When the printer reaches the end of the cut sheet page it automatically ejects the page. If
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    vary - if the adhesive is not strong enough labels can peel off and cause jams.  Do not use labels on individual sheets. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 26
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    knob when the printer is on, the Top of Form misaligns. Always shut the printer off before turning of Form sets the print start position for the printer. It is adjustable in increments of 1/180 of Top of Form and Forms Tear-Off settings of your printer interact. How you set the Top of Form depends
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    if Forms Tear-Off is Off or On When the TEAR light is blinking, it indicates that the printer is in TEAR position (i.e., the paper is ready to be torn off). There are two ways to key and press the PRINT SPEED key (3). . Press the PRINT QUALITY (4) key to print the menu. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 28
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    current TOF is set. The default TOF is set at 11/12" (23.28 mm). With paper loaded and the printer on and selected: 1. Align the paper with the first print line position as follows:  To set the TOF lower Top of Form to the Factory Default" later in this chapter. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 29
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    the platen knob when the printer is turned ON, the Top of Form misaligns. Always turn the printer OFF before turning the platen knob for one page only: 1. Press SEL to deselect the printer. . Press LF to lower the position of the Top printer off. . Press and hold LF/FF + TEAR while turning on the
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    menu. Paper remains in the tear-off position until the printer receives more data. Then, the paper moves back down for be used when the optional pull tractor is engaged. Potential Problems with Software Packages If Forms Tear‑Off is set to On manually (see next page). ML690/ML691 User's Guide 31
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    Off appears in the second column: Rear Feed Form Tear‑Off Manual . Press SET until the time interval you wish to select key to exit Menu Mode and save the setting. Manual Forms Tear Off If you don't wish to engage the manually by pressing the LF/FF key and then pressing TEAR. ML690/ML691 User
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    printing without removing continuous feed paper from the printer. To print single cut sheets: 1. Tear paper again: 1. Remove cut-sheet paper from the printer. . Move the Paper Type lever to Continuous. of the paper. CAUTION! Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the access cover
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    - 0.15 mm 0.16 - 0.20 mm 0.21 - 0.25 mm 0.26 - 0.30 mm 0.31 - 0.35 mm 0.36 - 0.40 mm 0.41 - 0.45 mm Lever Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ML690/ML691 User's Guide 34
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    Chapter 3: Print Settings This section describes how to set and manage:  Print Quality  Character Pitch  Print Speed  Emulations For more print setting options, see the Menu settings in chapter 4. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 35
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    time the key is pressed the light sequence above the PRINT QUALITY key changes until all the options have been cycled through. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 36
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    of the CHARACTER PITCH lights are flashing. To select non‑proportional, press the CHARACTER PITCH key until the printer shows the light sequence for the cpi value you want to use. There are two CHARACTER PITCH indicator until all the options have been cycled through. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 37
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    Printer Reset Clearing some error conditions requires that you reset (reinitialize) the printer. To do this: 1. Press and release SEL to take the printer printer, but does not affect any menu settings and does not reset the printer to the factory defaults. For information on resetting the printer
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    paper is loaded. . Press SEL. . Hold down the CHR PITCH key and press the PRINT SPEED key. . Press LF/FF. The following line prints: Printer Control Emulation Mode EPSON LQ . Press TEAR repeatedly until the emulation you wish to select prints in the right‑hand column. . Hold down the CHR
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    . Features include Printer Control, Font, Symbol Sets, Rear Feed (Push), Front Feed (Push), Pull, Cut Sheet (Top), Cut Sheet (Front), and Setup. Menu Mode Keys Use the purple "sub-menu" labels on the Control Panel that are below the gray keys to identify functions: ML690/ML691 User's Guide 40
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    in the reverse direction (i.e., to cycle backward through the options). Items not related to currently set emulations and options are not printed. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 41
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    To activate Menu Mode: 1. Press the SEL key to take the printer offline (the SEL light will turn off). . Hold down the settings (factory defaults): 1. Turn the printer off. . Press and hold down the SEL and LF/FF keys at the same time while turning the printer ON. The SEL light will flash.
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    loaded in the printer. . Press the SEL key to take the printer offline (the is loaded in the printer. . Press the SEL key to take the printer offline (the SEL 1. Press the SEL key to take the printer offline (the SEL light will turn off). printer without first exiting the Menu Mode, the changes you
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    specific emulation is engaged, as noted. MENU SETTINGS TABLE Group Item Printer Control Emulation Mode Font Print Mode Function Selects the printer command set (emulation) you want to engage. Settings (defaults are set , 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi No, Yes Normal, Italics ML690/ML691 User's Guide 44
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    Swedish, Italian, Spanish I, Japanese, Norwegian, Danish II, Spanish II, Latin American, French Canadian, Dutch, Publisher If you do not want the printer to use a slash to distinguish the number zero from the capital letter O, change the setting to Unslashed. Slashed, Unslashed ML690/ML691 User
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    -8, Icelandic-861, Multilingual 858, ISO 8859-15, Greek_737, Asmo 449+, Asmo 708, Arabic 864, Windows Arabic, POL 1, Macedonian, BRASCII, Abicomp 6 LPI, 8 LPI ML690/ML691 User's Guide 46
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    bold italic) Specify manual form paper advancement or select a time; when printer is idle for printer to go to the next page when it comes within 1" (25 mm) of the bottom of the page, change the setting. No, 25.4 mm (1") Change to 8" to print on narrow paper. 13.6", 8" ML690/ML691 User's Guide
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    .8 mm), 14" (355.6 mm), 17" (431.8 mm) Paper position (print or cut) when Print position, Cut position printer is powered on. Specify an adjustment value for where to cut the end of a continuous form. -30 ~ -1, 0, +1 the top edge of the page (-) in 1/180" increments. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 48
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    lines per inch (lpi) to get more lines on a page. Specify manual form paper advancement or select a time; when printer is idle for .5, 1 or 2 seconds, paper is advanced from the Form -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 Default, Mode1, Mode2 6 LPI, 8 LPI Manual, 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec ML690/ML691 User's Guide 49
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    . If your software has its own page formatting controls, leave the default setting. To set the printer to go to the next page when it comes within 1" (25 mm) of the bottom of 431.8 mm) Paper position (print or cut) when Print position, Cut position printer is powered on. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 50
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    .40 mm), 13/12" (27.52 mm), User Top of Form For continuous feed, adjusts the -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 line feed to the specified amount. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 51
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    . When a skipover command is received, it is given priority. If your software has its own page formatting controls, leave the default setting. To set the printer to go to the next page when it comes within 1" (25 mm) of the bottom of the page, change the setting. No, 25.4 mm (1") Change
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    inch (lpi) to get more lines on a page. Specify manual form paper advancement or select a time; when printer is idle for .5, 1 or 2 seconds, paper is advanced (355.6 mm), 17" (431.8 mm) -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 Default, Mode1, Mode2 6 LPI, 8 LPI Manual, 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec ML690/ML691 User's Guide 53
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    the length of a cut sheet page. Paper position (print or cut) when printer is powered on. Settings (defaults are set in bold italic) 13.6", 8" 3" Specify the wait time from when the paper is set on the tray to when the printer feeds it. Specify the page length of a cut sheet. Invalid, 0.5 sec,
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    " (25.40 mm), 13/12" (27.52 mm), User Top of Form Adjust the line feed in cut sheet mode. -14 ~ -1, 0, +1 ~ +14 ML690/ML691 User's Guide 55
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    length of a cut sheet page. Specify the wait time from when the paper is set on the tray to when the printer feeds it. Settings (defaults are set in bold italic) Default, Mode1, Mode2 6 LPI, 8 LPI 13.6", 8" 3" " (431.8 mm) Invalid, 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 1.5 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec ML690/ML691 User's Guide 56
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    defaults are set in bold italic) If you are printing single sheets no longer than 17 inches and wish the printer to acknowledge the menu setting for Top Feed Page Length, change the setting to "by Menu Setting." by Menu " (25.40 mm), 13/12" (27.52 mm), User Top of Form ML690/ML691 User's Guide 57
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    amount of memory devoted to holding received data. Choosing "1 Line" will tie up your computer while printing, but if you abort the print job, the printer will stop much sooner. 0 K, 1 Line, 32 K, 64 K, 128 K Set whether to detect paper end or not. To override the sensor and print closer to the
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    . Limited operation locks functions on the control panel; only SEL, LOAD/EJECT, and TEAR keys work. -10 ~ -1, 0, +1 ~ +10 Full Operation, Limited Operation ML690/ML691 User's Guide 59
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    from the computer from resetting the printer to its defaults, set to (only displayed for IBM Emulation) If you want the printer to automatically add a carriage return when a Line Feed printer control panel is set for 10 cpi and the SI command is received. Sets the pitch to be engaged when the printer
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    default setting of "Yes". When set to "No", the printer will be deselected so that you can set the Top of Form. Set which interface the printer uses to receive printing commands. Sets the length of time before 45, sec, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi ML690/ML691 User's Guide 61
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    for language only. Sets the printer impact mode. Quiet modes print slower and quieter. In Mode1, the printer makes one pass; in Mode2, two passes. High copy modes set the printer to print more forcefully. Mode1 is Mode4 TOF Stop, TOF Over Uni-directional, Bi-directional ML690/ML691 User's Guide 62
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    Function Settings (defaults are set in bold italic) Set the idle time before the printer 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 enters sleep mode. default setting when paper end is detected, printer remains online; if set to Off-line, when paper end is detected, printer goes offline. On-line, Off-line
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    see the Menu printing, set to Yes. No, Yes Determines what the printer will do when it receives the I-Prime signal from the software. Buffer Print, Buffer dumps the buffer contents immediately. Invalid: causes the printer to ignore the I-Prime command. Select this setting if you wish
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    Enable, Disable None, Odd, Even, Ignore 8 Bits, 7 Bits Ready/Busy, X-On / X-Off, Ready/ Busy & X-On / X-Off No, Yes SSD-, SSD+, DTR, RTS ML690/ML691 User's Guide 65
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    /Busy protocol (factory default) is engaged, Set the stop bit length. When "checked" is selected the printer checks for the correct number of bits and sends an error if an incorrect number is found. Settings ( on Select 0.2 sec, 1 sec 1 bit, 2 bit Checked, Unchecked ML690/ML691 User's Guide 66
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    page. Change to 13.6" to print on wide 8", 13.6" paper. Selects the length of the paper you are using. This enables the printer to keep track of the initial printing position (TOF) on each page. 3" (76.2 mm), 3.25" (82.6 mm), 3.33" of the page (-) in 1/180" increments. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 67
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    paper route: the default is to have the printer detect sprocket holes; to turn detection off, set to disable. Right Margin (Continuous paper) If the printer data exceeds the width of the paper, printing is (10 mm), .51" (13 mm), .59" (15 mm), .79" (20 mm), .98" (25 mm) ML690/ML691 User's Guide 68
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    the current position, to the tear bar position. If more data is received and processed by the printer, the paper is then automatically reversed feed back to the original printing position. 6 Displayed only .0787" (2 mm), .12" (3 mm), .16" (4 mm), .2" (5 mm), .24" (6 mm) ML690/ML691 User's Guide 69
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    or clothing can usually be removed with soap and water. 1. Make sure the printer is turned OFF. . Open the access cover, set the Paper Thickness lever Holding the sides of the ribbon guide, slope it up and out to remove it from the carriage. Make sure the Ribbon Guide is aligned with the cutaway on
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    . Swing the used ribbon cartridge up off the printhead, lift it out, and discard it. . Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its wrapping and note the position of the Ribbon Guide (1), Knob (2), and Pin (3). ML690/ML691 User's Guide 71
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    both ends of the ribbon cartridge (1) into the U grooves (2) in the printer until the ribbon cartridge is fully locked. make it easier to mount the ribbon cartridge. . Holding the sides of the ribbon guide slope it downward until the ribbon guide comes in line with the slot of the printhead. NOTE
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    twisted or damaged when it goes through the gap between the printhead and the ribbon guide. 10. Set the Paper Thickness lever to match the paper being used. 11. Close the access cover and turn the printer back on. CAUTION! If ribbon should contact the eyes: Flush eyes with large quantities of
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    not carry out any operations inside the printer with the Power Switch set to ON. 1. Make sure the printer is turned OFF. . Open the access up from the printer. . Rotate the platen knob and remove the forms from the front of the printer. . If a form fragment remains inside the printer, place two
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    Sheet Paper Jams WARNING: Do not carry out any operations inside the printer with the Power Switch set to ON. 1. Make sure the printer is turned OFF. . Open the access cover. . Close the access cover and turn the printer back on. . Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the highest number position
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    the ribbon cartridge, close the access cover and turn the printer back on. . Rotate the platen knob in the relevant direction and pull the cut sheet out from the top of the printer. . If a paper fragment remains inside the printer: (a) use tweezers to grip and extract it or (b) insert
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    after about 300 hours of operation). 1. Use the platen knob to back the paper out of the printer. CAUTION! Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the access cover. . Open the access cover and remove the pull‑ ‑up roller assembly and close the access cover. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 77
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    in the printer menu is set to 8.5 inches. Otherwise, printing on the platen may damage the printer. See standard to the printer. The top of the printout shows the Printer Model, Emulation ( . Turn off the printer. . Press and hold the SEL + LF/FF keys while turning the printer back on. . When
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    printer menu is set to 8.5 inches. Otherwise, printing on the platen may damage the printer the Printer printer off. . Press and hold the SEL + LF/FF keys while turning the printer back on. . When only the SEL indicator is blinking, hold down the LF/FF key and press the SEL key. The printer
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    text and printer commands, is . Turn off the printer. . Press and hold the SEL + LF/FF keys while turning the printer back on. . When only the SEL indicator is blinking, hold down the SEL key and press the LOAD/EJECT key. To exit the Hexadecimal Dump Mode:  Turn the printer
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    set?  Are the correct printer drivers being used for the printer? Note: Settings in your software application will normally override any settings in your printer driver. Printer driver settings normally override settings from the printer menu or printer front panel. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 81
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    of paper in use. Press the SEL key and move the Paper Type lever to the correct setting. Problem with cut sheet feeding. Remove the cut sheet. Print data is received but printing does not start because no If the indicator lights continue to flash, contact your dealer. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 82
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    not properly connected. Power outlet problem or power outage. Check that the power cable is properly connected at both the power outlet and the printer. Plug another appliance into this outlet to check if it works. The printer driver is not installed properly. The printer has just stopped printing
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    PROBLEM Printing slows down CAUSE SOLUTION Print direction changes suddenly to unidirectional. Print Error warning When the printhead overheats, the printer automatically starts unidirectional split printing. The printer according to priority. Initialize the printer. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 84
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    PROBLEM Too cable correctly. The TOF is not correctly selected. Initialize the printer. Select correct TOF for cut sheet and continuous forms. Select right margin is not correctly selected. Incorrect positions of the Paper Guide or Pin Tractors. Select and adjust the position again depending on
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    PROBLEM CAUSE The content of a single line is The left and/or right paper feed. Sheets are located off the paper guide. Continuous forms instead of cut sheets are fed. Paper distortion. Unable to eject. Sheets are not loaded to the end. The printer is in the continuous forms mode. Sheets are
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    PROBLEM CAUSE Improper continuous forms feed No straight. Remove the blockage. Move the paper source nearer to the printer. Use paper types specified for this printer. Cancel the skip-over perforation spacing. Match the paper length selected continuous forms mode. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 87
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    PROBLEM CAUSE Paper feed operations for both The cut sheet is not ejected. cut sheets and continuous forms are activated. SOLUTION Eject the cut sheet. ML690/ML691 User's Guide 88
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    printer.  Locate an Authorized Oki support needs) http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com (provides general information)  In the United States, purchase directly from Oki Data  ­Via the Internet www.okiprintingsolutions.com  Via telephone  Order toll‑free by phone at 1‑800‑654-3282 (1‑800‑OKI
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    -TX/10BASE-T Network Interface) RS-232C Serial Interface Roll Paper Stand Part Number 44753901 44454901 44497401 44754001 44455001 44497501 72008701 44455101 70023301 ML690/ML691 User's Guide 90
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    access it: 1. Place the CD in your CD‑ROM drive and wait for it to AutoPlay. . Select your printer model, then click Continue. . Click Documentation and follow the on‑screen prompts to view the file. IBM Proprinter 6 Decimal 8 13 18 27 58 27 103 27 15 15 27 55 27 54 ML690/ML691 User's Guide 91
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    74 n 27 93 27 53 49 27 53 48 27 48 27 49 27 65 n 27 50 27 37 57 n 27 51 n ML690/ML691 User's Guide 92
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    LF 10 n/216" (n = 0 to 255) ESC J n 27 74 n n/180" (n = 0 to 127) ESC % 5 n 27 37 53 n Reverse, n/216" (n = 0 to 255) ESC j n 27 106 n ML690/ML691 User's Guide 94
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    27 56 27 57 27 115 49 27 115 48 19 17 27 112 49 27 112 48 Epson Command ASCII Decimal Reset Printer Clear Buffer & Initialize ESC @ Clear Print Buffer CAN Skip Over Perforation, Cancel ESC O Software I-Prime ESC } NUL Subscript 27 60 27 85 49 27 85 48 11 ML690/ML691 User's Guide 95
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    x 320 x 159 mm) 16.4 lb. (7.5 kg) ML691 Size (WxDxH): Weight: 22.36 x 12.6 x 6.26" (568 x 320 x 159 mm) 22 lb. (10 kg) ML690/ML691 User's Guide 96
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    Letter Quality (LQ) Draft High Speed Draft (HSD) Available Fonts Courier, Roman, Swiss, Orator, Gothic, Prestige, OCR-A, OCR-B, Swiss Bold Gothic Gothic ML690/ML691 User's Guide 97
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    : max. 88 W (ISO 10561 Letter, Draft, Range1) Idle: max. 15 W Sleep mode: max. 1.5 W (with no option attached) max. 3.7 W (with full options attached) ML690/ML691 User's Guide 98
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    mm) Continuous Envelope Weight: max. 24 lb. (90 g/m2) Thickness: max. 0.014" (0.36 mm) Width: 3 - 10" (76.2 - 254 mm) (Bottom path only) ML690/ML691 User's Guide 99
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