Oki ML490 Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide
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- Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 1
- Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 2
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Check the contents: 1. Printer 2. Ribbon cartridge 3. Power Cable 4. CD with drivers and online User Guide 5. Setup Guide 2 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 3
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. 2. 1. Grasp tabs (1) and open access cover (2). 2. Remove printhead shipping retainer. 3 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 4
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. 2. 3. 1. Grasp tabs (1) and remove the paper separator. 2. Remove protective material. Replace the paper separator. 3. Remove protective material from the pull-up roller assembly (2). 4 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 5
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. With access cover open, grasp printhead (1) and slide to center. 2. Remove ribbon cartridge from packaging. ! Important! Leave the clear plastic ribbon shield (2) on the cartridge. 5 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 6
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. Hold ribbon cartridge as shown with knob (1) up and ribbon shield (2) facing platen (3). 2. Fit grooves on sides at back end of cartridge over pins on ribbon plate (4). 6 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 7
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. Lower front of cartridge over printhead (1) until it snaps into place. 2. Turn knob (2) clockwise to take up ribbon slack. 7 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 8
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Set the headgap lever (1) for the number of sheets in the forms you are using from 1-4. Use setting 5 for envelopes or extra-thick paper. Adjust setting for the best print quality. 8 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 9
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Parallel USB 1. Make sure both printer and computer are OFF. 2. Plug interface cable into printer port. Plug other end into computer. ! Parallel cable must be shielded, no longer than 6 ft (1.8m), and IEEE 1284-compatible. 9 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 10
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 2. 1. 1. Plug power cord into printer. Plug other end into a grounded outlet. 2. Turn the printer on. POWER light (1) comes on and ALARM light (2) comes on because paper is not loaded. 10 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 11
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. 3. 2. 1. Move the paper lever (1) to "REAR" position. 2. Grasp the paper separator (2). Lift slightly then slide back. 3. Pivot forward and rest gently against the roller assembly. 11 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 12
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. Above view is from rear. Locate tractors. Pull up on tractor lock levers (1) to release tractors. 2. Position right-hand tractor for width of paper. See paper size reference marks on printer. 3. Open the tractor covers (2). This action raises the paper separator. 12 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 13
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Pull paper and place first two holes on each side over tractor pins (1). ! Equal number of paper holes must be engaged on each tractor to ensure proper paper feed. 13 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 14
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. Close right tractor cover (1). 2. Push down on lock lever (2) to lock tractor. 14 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 15
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. Position left tractor so that paper holes are centered on pins and paper is not stretched or too loose which could cause jams. Close tractor cover (1). 2. Push down on lock lever (2) to lock tractor. 15 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 16
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 1. Replace the paper separator. Make sure the marks (1) are aligned. 2. Swing over the wire paper feed guide (2) to rest on roller assembly. 16 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 17
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Push FF/LOAD button. Paper feeds into printer and ALARM light goes out. ! For instructions on loading single sheet paper, see the User's Guide on the CD. 17 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 18
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setting the Top of Form (TOF) Position The factory default setting for the Top of Form (TOF) (where the printing should begin) is one inch down from the top of the page. The first line prints at the red line on the plastic paper shield (1). Your software may print the - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 19
If AutoPlay is set off, click Start→Run→Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM drive and double-click Install.exe, then click OK.) 3. Select your printer model. 4. License Agreement appears. Click Next. 5. The Menu Installer appears, click the Printer Software button. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. 19 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 20
Specify a location and click Browse. 10. Browse to your CD-ROM drive, Drivers, [Printer Model], [Operating System], [Language]. Click OK. 11. Click Next. 12. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. Windows® 2000 ! Before you start the install, be sure the USB cable is connected - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 21
provided with your printer. 3. The Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Click Next. 4. Oki USB port driver is installed. Click Finish. 5. Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Click Automatic Search... Click Next. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. Windows® XP ! Before you start - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 22
the Install User's Guides button. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. To open the User's Guide from your hard drive, click Start→Programs→Oki Data→ML User's Guide. Consult the User's Guide for information on • operating your printer • menu selections • problem solving • maintenance and service. 22 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 23
Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Service and Support If you need further assistance or have questions, see our web site: http://my.okidata.com In the U.S. and Canada, call; 1-800-OKI-Data (1-800-654-3282) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 23 - Oki ML490 | Microline 420/421 & 490/491 Setup Guide - Page 24
Company, Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Oki Data Americas, Inc., 2000 Bishops Gate Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-4620 Tel: (856) 235-2600 Fax: (856) 222-5320, www.okidata.com 59348501