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    User's Guide 59348401
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    Microline 490/491 User's Guide P/N 59348401 Revision 1.1 June 2006 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki Data assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki Data also cannot guarantee that
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    Safety Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer: • Carefully read all setup and operating instructions. Be sure
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    in "Service and Support" for having your printer serviced. These are printer has been exposed to water. - The printer has been dropped or its cabinet has been damaged. - The printer doesn't function normally when you're following the operating instructions. 4 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    of Form Position 16 Resetting Top of Form to the Factory Default 16 Forms Tear-Off Feature 17 Potential Problems with Software Packages 17 Changing the Forms Tear-Off Setting 18 Manual Forms Tear Off 18 Paper Park 18 Changing Paper Paths 19 Continuous Forms to Single Sheets 19 Single Sheets
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    IEEE 1284 85 USB: Specification 1.1 Compliant 86 Loading Paper 86 Testing the Printer 87 Font Sample Test 87 Rolling ASCII Test 88 Hexadecimal Dump Mode 89 Emulations 89 Printer Drivers 89 Loading the OKI Driver 90 Using a Compatible Driver 90 Index 91 6 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    environments. Oki Data on the Internet 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.okidata.com • my.okidata.com 7
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    support via the Internet: • www.okidata.com is the main web site, the gateway to Oki Data's products and services. • http://my.okidata.com is a powerful area of Oki Data's web site designed to help you personalize the information and service you get from Oki Data. Paper Park Your printer's paper
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    1/180", either 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. Turning the Platen Knob Important! Always turn the printer off before turning the
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    Chapter 3: Using Your Printer Parts Identification: Rear Feed (Continuous Forms) Note: The serial number of your printer is on a label on the back, beside "S/N." Sheet Guide Paper Lever On-Off Switch Platen Knob Control Panel Acoustic Cover Access Cover Note: For rear feed, the paper lever must be
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    Parts Identification: Top Feed (Single Sheets) Paper Guides Sheet Guide Paper Lever On-Off Switch Platen Knob Control Panel Acoustic Cover (open) Note: For single-sheet printing, the paper lever must be in the middle position. Using Your Printer 11
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    to adjust the TOF to meet your software's requirements. The Top of Form and Forms Tear-Off settings of your printer interact. How you set the Top of Form depends on whether Forms Tear-Off is On (set to 500 ms, 1 sec, or 2 sec) or OFF (the factory default setting). 12 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    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
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    new setting. The printhead moves back to the left margin. 4 Press SEL/MENU (1) to save the setting and place the printer back on line. Note: To reset the Top of Form to the factory default, see "Resetting Top of Form to the Factory Default" later in this chapter. 14 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    TOF): Forms Tear-Off Set to ON Important! If you turn the platen knob when the printer is on, the Top of Form misaligns. Always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! Note: The first line prints at the red line (1) of the plastic paper shield on the printhead. With paper loaded and the
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    Form (where the printing should begin) is 1" down from the top of the page. To reset the Top of Form to the factory default: 1 Remove paper from the paper path. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold PARK + QUIET/TOF while turning on the printer. 4 Reload paper. 16 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Potential Problems with Software Packages If Forms Tear-Off is set to On and the software package you are using "pauses" for a long enough interval while sending data to the printer, Forms Tear-Off may be activated. No data is lost, but this causes uneven print registration due to the paper movement
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    Mode and save the setting. 18 Microline 490/491 User's Guide Manual Forms Tear Off If you manually by pressing TEAR (5). Paper Park Important! Never park labels! Paper park allows you to switch to single-sheet printing without removing continuous feed paper from the printer. When you wish to print
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    sheet guide (1) to the single-sheet feed position. 4 Move the paper lever (1) to the middle position marked "TOP." 5 Adjust the paper guides (1) for the size paper you are using, then place a sheet of paper in the sheet guide. 3 Pivot the wire feed guide into the sheet guide. Using Your Printer
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    . 2 Lower the sheet guide into the continuous-forms position. 4 Move the paper lever to the appropriate position. • Rear feed: • Bottom feed: 3 Swing the wire feed guide over onto the pull-up roller. 5 If necessary, load continuous-form paper. 6 Press FF/LOAD. 20 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    from the table. Setting 1 2 3 4 5 Media Regular paper 2-part form (with carbon) 3-part form (with carbon) 4-part form (with carbon) Envelopes or extra thick paper Note: When the head gap is set to 2, 3, 4 or 5, the printer automatically slows down for better print quality with multipart forms
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    Important! Front panel settings for print quality and character pitch are normally overridden by software commands. Press PRINT QUALITY (1) to select: LQ: Letter Quality [LQ light on] • Highest lights both on] • Lowest quality, highest speed • Gothic typeface only 22 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Typefaces: LQ Mode Important! Front panel settings for print quality and typeface are normally overridden by software commands. To select the typeface you wish to use, press PRINT QUALITY (1) until the appropriate front panel lights are on: Typeface Courier Gothic Orator Prestige Roman Swiss Swiss
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    widths based on the character itself: e.g., the letter i is assigned a narrower width than the letter m. This provides a more polished, typeset appearance. Set the character pitch by pressing CHARACTER PITCH/RESET (1) until the LED beside the desired setting glows. 24 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Menu to the Factory Defaults" later in this chapter. Emulations • Epson® LQ - factory setting • IBM® Proprinter • IBM® AGM Changing Emulations 1 Make sure paper is loaded. 2 Press and hold SHIFT (2), then press SEL (1). 3 Press LF (3). The following line prints: Printer Control Emulation Mode EPSON
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    Chapter 4: Menu Mode Note: Please print the current Menu Mode settings before you reset or change them. This is the only way to have a record of the settings. In Menu Mode, you use the front panel keys to change the defaults for the printer parameters. The changes you make in the Menu Mode are
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    . To reset the Menu to the standard settings (factory defaults): 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press SEL + LF while turning the printer on. Printing the Menu Settings Printing the Current Menu Settings 1 Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2 Press and hold SHIFT, then press SEL to enter the
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    Press SET until the setting you want appears in the third column. 3 Press and hold SHIFT, then press SEL to exit the Menu Mode and save your settings. Important! If you turn off the printer without first exiting the Menu Mode, the changes you have made will be lost. 28 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    only appear when a specific emulation is engaged, as noted. Group Printer Control Font Item Emulation Mode Print Mode Symbol Sets Pitch Proportional Spacing Style Size Character Set Language Set Zero Character Code Page Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) EPSON LQ, IBM PPR, IBM AGM LQ
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    Form Tear-Off Skip Over Perforation Page Width (wide model) Page Length Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off, 500 ms, 1 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec No, Yes 13.6", 8" 11", 11-2/3", 12", 14", 17", 5", 3", 3.25", 3.5", 4", 5.5", 6", 7", 8", 8.5" 30 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    -Off* Bottom Margin Page Width (wide model) Page Length Wait Time Page Length Control Graphics Receive Buffer Size Paper Out Override Print Registration 1 Print Registration 2 Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off, 500 ms, 1 sec, 2 sec Valid, Invalid 8", 13.6" 11", 11-2/3", 12
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    cpi, 17.1 cpi 12 cpi, 20 cpi Valid, Invalid No, Yes Low, High DEFAULT, MODE 1, MODE 2 Wide, Narrow Enable, Disable 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min * Appears only when the IBM emulation is selected. † Appears only when optional Cut Sheet Feeder is installed. 32 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Serial IF† Item I-Prime Pin 18 Auto Feed XT* Bi-Direction Parity Serial Data 7/8 Bits Protocol Diagnostic Test Busy Line Baud Rate DSR Signal DTR Signal Busy Time Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) Buffer Print, Buffer Clear, Invalid +5V, Open Invalid, Valid Enable, Disable None, Odd, Even
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    Margin Page Width (Wide model) Page Length Line Spacing Bottom Margin Page Length Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) 6 LPI, 8 LPI Valid, Invalid 8", 13.6" 5", 3.5", 4", 5.5", 6", 7", 8", 8.5" * Appears only when the optional Cut Sheet Feeder is installed. 34 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    transmission (PnP) in Nibble mode. Bottom Margin, Default = Valid Change to Invalid if you want the printer to ignore the bottom margin setting. CAUTION!! Setting the Bottom Margin to Invalid can cause loss of data and damage the printhead by allowing printing without paper. Menu Mode 35
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    Used to limit printhead travel when printing narrow columns. • Select Mode 1 for the narrow carriage printer. • Select Mode 1 or Mode 2 for the wide carriage printer. Character Set, Default = IBM Set I Use this to switch character sets to IBM Set II Code Page, Default = USA Choose the Code Page
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    the Print Registration setting in the Menu. Graphics Speed, Default = Low Change to High for faster printing when optimum print quality is not an issue. I-Prime, Default = Buffer Print Determines what the printer will do when it receives the I-Prime signal from the software. • Buffer Print: prints
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    SEL key while turning on the printer. Page Length, Default = 11" 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. Page Length Control, Default = by Menu Setting Change the setting to "by Actual Page Length" if
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    data. Choosing 1 Line will tie up your computer while printing, but if you abort the print job, the printer will stop much sooner. Reset Inhibit, Default = No Select Yes if you wish the printer to ignore the reset command sent by software. This prevents your software from changing the settings
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    of time the printer will wait for more data before moving to the form tear-off position. Zero Character, Default = Slashed 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. 40 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    have the correct replacement ribbon for the your printer. The wrong ribbon will not print when installed in your printer. Ribbon Cartridge Handling • Leave unused ribbon cartridges in their packages until needed. • Careful; the ribbon ink may cause permanent stains. • Ribbon ink on skin or clothing
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    for 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open with fingers. Seek medical attention. If ribbon should contact the skin Wash thoroughly with soap and water. For more information See the Material Safety Data Sheet in your Warranty, Regulatory, and Safety Information booklet. 42 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Rear Feed Note: If you have any paper in the paper path, remove it before installing rear feed paper. Lock Lever Upper Tractor Cover Pins Loading Rear Feed Paper from the Back of the Printer Note: These instructions assume you have ready access to the back of the printer. If you do not, skip down
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    then slide it back. 4 Pivot the sheet guide forward and gently rest it against the roller assembly. Careful! If you push the sheet guide too hard against the roller assembly, it may dislodge it. If it does, be sure to reseat the roller assembly before continuing. 44 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    the lock levers (1) and move the right tractor (as viewed from the back of the printer) to the reference mark (2) matching the width of the paper you are loading. Then close the lock lever on the right tractor: ML491 ML490 Note: The movement of the right tractor is limited to ensure that the
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    paper will skew and jam. 10 Adjust the left tractor until the holes in the paper are centered on the pins then lock the lever and close the left tractor cover. Note: If the paper is too loose or too tight it can cause jams. 9 Close the right tractor cover. 46 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    toward the front of the printer until the marks align. 12 Place the wire guide ("1" in the illustration for the step above) in the sheet guide on the pull-up roller assembly. 13 Press FF/LOAD. Note: The factory default setting for the Top of Form (where the printing should begin) is 1" down from
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    from the Rear of the Printer" earlier in this chapter. Lock Lever Upper Tractor Cover Pins 2 Open the access cover (1). 3 Grasp the tabs and lift off the sheet guide. 1 Make sure the paper lever is forward (position marked "REAR"). 48 Microline 490/491 User's Guide 4 Pull up on the lock levers
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    the left tractor (as viewed from the front of the printer) is restricted to ensure that the paper covers the paper out sensor. 5 You will find reference marks (1 in illustration below) on the printer for the two most common paper sizes: ML490: ML491: 7 Open the tractor covers and place continuous
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    the position of the right tractor to center the holes in the paper on the pins. Then, close its tractor cover and push back the lock lever. Do not stretch the paper. Note: If the paper is too loose or too tight it can cause jams. 9 Reinstall the sheet guide. 50 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    10 Place the wire guide (1) in the sheet guide on the pull-up roller assembly. 11 Press FF/LOAD. Note: The factory default setting for the Top of Form (where the printing should begin) is 1" down from the top of the page. To change the setting, see "Top of Form (TOF)" in Chapter 3. Maintenance 51
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    Make sure the printer is on and deselected (SEL light off). 2 Place the paper lever in the center position (marked "TOP"). 3 Open the acoustic cover (1) and raise the sheet guide to the single-sheet position. Pivot the wire feed guide (2) up into the sheet guide. 52 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    paper feed guides (1) for the width of the paper, then place a sheet of paper in the separator. The paper will feed into the printer. Important! If the paper does not feed in, remove it. Check the paper of paper. Note: The factory default setting for the Top of Form (where the printing should begin)
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    (2). Remove any torn pieces of paper. 4 Lift the sheet guide (1) and reload paper. Make sure you lock the tractor covers. 5 Lower the sheet guide, then install the pull-up roller assembly and close the access cover. 54 Microline 490/491 User's Guide 6 Turn on the printer and press FF/LOAD.
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    Turn off the printer. 2 Use the platen knob to back the paper all the way out of the printer. CAUTION! Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the access cover. 3 Open the access cover (1) and remove the pull up roller assembly (2). Then grasp the tabs (3) on the sheet guide (4) and lift
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    and close the access cover. 6 Use the platen knob to draw the quadruple-thick page around the platen. This brings out jammed pieces of paper. 7 Remove the paper pieces. Then, use the platen knob to back the paper out. 10 Turn the printer on and press FF/LOAD. 56 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Single-Sheet Paper Jams 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Use the platen knob to back the paper out. 3 Open the access cover (1) and remove the pull-up roller assembly (2). 4 Remove any torn pieces from around the carriage. 5 Reinstall the pull-up roller assembly and close the access cover. Maintenance 57
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    the housing. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Use the platen knob to back the paper out of the printer. CAUTION! Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the . Remove any loose bits of paper. 5 Reinstall the pull-up roller assembly and close the access cover. 58 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    the paper properly installed? • Is the ribbon properly installed? • Is an Oki ribbon being used? • Is the printhead gap correctly 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
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    Solutions Problem My word processor files do not print the way I have the menu and front panel set. Solution Remember: • Settings in your software application can override settings in your printer driver. • Your printer driver settings can override any settings from the printer menu or printer front
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    be sure that it is firmly seated in the printer. Problem I'm getting strange symbols, incorrect fonts, etc., when I try to print a document. Solutions 1 Check to be sure that the printer driver you have selected in your software matches the printer emulation. • Press SHIFT and SEL keys, then press
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    Position to MODE 1. See "Using Your Printer, Menu Mode." For the wide-carriage printer, if MODE 1 doesn't work, try setting the Centering Position to MODE 2. Problem I've installed a new ribbon and the printing is smeared and streaked. Solution The ribbon shield (1) is either loose or missing
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    dots missing in my printouts. Solution The head gap may not be set correctly. Try moving the headgap lever to a lower setting. If that doesn't help, the printhead may be damaged; call for service. Problem The ALARM light is flashing. Solution Try turning the printer off and then back on again. If
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    that the paper rests on the guides rather than on the separator. Problem The Print Quality and Character Pitch keys on the front panel don't work. Solution The Operator Panel Function in the printer menu can be used to disable these buttons (Limited Function). If the printer is part of a customized
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    and part numbers are provided in this section. • Consult the dealer where your purchased your printer. • Locate an Authorized Oki Data Reseller by visiting one of our web sites http://my.okidata.com (allows you to register your product and personalize your own support needs) http://www.okidata.com
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    Replacement Parts 66 Microline 490/491 User's Guide Item Part Number Both Models Ribbon Cartridge 42377801 Platen Knob 51902220 Power Cord 56631801 Model ML490 Printhead 42124201 Access Cover 42115401 Sheet Guide 51009509 Pull-Up Roller Assembly 42044701 Model ML491 Printhead
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    Accessories Option Part Number Model ML490 Pull Tractor, Top-Mount 70030501 Push Tractor, Bottom-Mount 70030701 Roll Paper Stand 70023301 10/100 Base-T, Ethernet Internal Print Server (not shown 70046501 OkiLAN 6020e 10/100 Base-T Ethernet External Print Server (not shown 70036001 OkiLAN
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    your CD-ROM drive and wait for it to AutoPlay. 2 Select your printer model, then click Continue. 3 Click Documentation and follow the on-screen prompts Pitch Select 10 cpi Select 12 cpi Select 15 cpi Begin 10 cpi Cancel Condensed Print ASCII BS CAN CR Decimal 8 24 13 ESC P ESC M ESC g ESC SI
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    ESC E ESC F 14 or 27 14 27 69 27 70 Epson Command Enhanced Print On Enhanced Print Off Italic Printing On Italic Printing Off Form Feed Form Length n Inches (n = 1 to 22) n Lines (n = 1 to 127) Horizontal Tab Initialize Printer Justification Left Center Right Full ASCII ESC G ESC H ESC 4 ESC 5 FF
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    n 27 50 27 48 Epson Command ASCII Margins Set Left Margin (n = 0 to 255) Set Right Margin (n = 0 to 255) ESC 1 n ESC Q n Paper Out Sensor Disabled (Off) Enabled (On) ESC 8 ESC 9 Print Quality/Font Select LQ ESC x 1 Select Utility 50 27 107 51 27 107 55 70 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Half-Speed On Half-Speed Off ESC s 1 ESC s 0 Print Suppress Mode On DC3 Print Suppress Mode Off DC1 Proportional Spacing On ESC p 1 Proportional Spacing Off ESC p 0 Skip Over Perforation ON ESC N n (n = 1 to 127) Skip Over Perforation OFF ESC O Software I-Prime ESC } NUL Subscript On ESC
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    ESC SI, or SI 27 15, or 15 ESC q 0 ESC q 1 ESC q 2 ESC q 3 27 113 48 27 113 49 27 113 50 27 113 51 72 Microline 490/491 User's Guide IBM Command ASCII Decimal Double Width On Off for One Line ESC W 1 ESC W 0 SO 27 87 49 27 87 48 14 Emphasized
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    IBM Commands (continued) IBM Command ASCII Print One Character from IBM Set III (n = 0 to 255) ESC ^ n Italic Printing On ESC % G Italic Printing Off ESC % H Line Feed, Execute w/ Carriage Return n/180" AGM only (n = 1 to 255) n/216" PPR only (n = 0 to 255) n/360" (n = 0 to 255) Reverse
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    - 1 Underline Printing Off ESC - 0 Uni-Directional Print On ESC U 1 Uni-Directional Print Off ESC U 0 Vertical Tab, Execute VT Decimal 27 78 n 27 79 27 125 0 27 106 27 83 49 27 83 48 27 84 27 52 27 45 49 27 45 48 27 85 49 27 85 48 11 74 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    parallel, IEEE-1284 compliant USB 1.1 Optional: RS-232C Serial Ethernet Print Servers: 6120i 10/100 Base-TX Internal 6020e 10/100 Base-T External 6010e 10 Base-T External Receive Buffer Size Maximum 128K Reliability Ribbon Life 4 million characters, on average, 10 cpi utility Printhead Life
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    inch † Characters per second 76 Microline 490/491 User's Guide Speed 420 cps† 315 cps 378 cps 472 cps 269 cps 315 cps 105 cps 126 cps 157 cps 180 cps 210 cps Characters per Line (cpl) Setting 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17.1 cpi 20 cpi ML490 80 cpl 96 cpl 120 cpl
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    Resident Fonts Print Quality Letter Quality Utility Available Fonts Courier, Gothic, Orator, Prestige, Roman, Swiss, Swiss Bold Gothic Bar Codes • Code 39 • UPC A, UPC E • EAN 8, EAN 13 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 128 • Postnet Resident Typefaces Mode/Font Size: Style LQ Courier 10 & 12 cpi:
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    continuous forms (orig. + 4 copies) Feed: Rear, Bottom* Weight: 10 to 12 lb. paper, 9 lb carbon Width Range: 3 to 10" (76 to 254 mm) * Bottom feed requires optional pull or push tractor 78 Microline 490/491 User's Guide Labels Feed: Bottom* Only Weight: Not applicable Width Range: 3" to 10" (76 to
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    Paper Specifications: ML491 Single (Cut) Sheet Feed: Top Only Weight: 14 to 24 lb. US Bond (52.6 to 90 g/m2) Width Range: 7.2" to 14.3" (182.8 to 363.2 mm) Single-part mm) Interleaf continuous forms Feed: Rear, Bottom* Weight: 10 to 12 lb. paper, 9 lb. carbon Width Range: 3" to 16" (76.2 to 406.4 mm
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    W idle Physical Specifications Note: Height dimensions do not include the acoustic cover. ML490 Size (WxDxH): 17.1" x 16.1" x 6" (434 x 409 x 153 mm) Weight: 16.7 lbs. (7.6 kg) ML491 Size (WxDxH): 23.1" x 16.1" x 6" (588 x 409 x 153 mm) Weight: 21.1 lbs. (9.6 kg) 80 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    • If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. • Keep your packing materials and carton in case you ever need to ship or transport the printer. • Interface cable and paper are sold separately. Printer Ribbon Cartridge Power Cord 81
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    Remove any packing tape, then grasp the tabs (1) at either end of the access cover and pivot it toward the front of the printer as far as it will go. 3 Remove the shipping restraint from the pull-up roller assembly (1). 2 Remove the printhead shipping restraint. 82 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    4 Use the tabs (1) to lift and remove the sheet guide, then remove the shipping restraint. 5 Reinstall the sheet guide: insert the clips on either side of the separator into the notches marked with a triangle, then press down to secure the separator in place. Installation 83
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    new ribbon cartridge and install it on the printhead. Important! Do not remove the ribbon shield (1) from the ribbon! 4 Turn the take-up knob (1) in the direction of the molded-in arrow to take up any ribbon slack. 84 Microline 490/491 User's Guide 5 Close the access cover and turn the printer on
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    a grounded outlet. Computer Connections Parallel (LPT): IEEE 1284 • Requires bidirectional cable, max. length 6 ft. (1.8 m), not supplied. • Printer has 36-pin socket 1 Make sure the printer and computer are both turned off. 2 Attach a suitable bidirectional cable to the parallel connector on the
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    sure the printer and computer are both turned off. 2 Attach a suitable USB cable to the printer. Then attach the cable to your computer. Loading Paper For instructions on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" in Chapter 5. 3 Turn the computer and printer back on. 86 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    the test ends. Important! Wide carriage Model ML491: If you are using 8.5" paper to run the tests, make sure the paper width selection in the printer menu is set to 8.5 inches. Otherwise, printing on the platen may damage the printer. See Chapter 4: Menu Mode for more information. Installation 87
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    the QUIET/TOF key while turning the printer back on. (If the printer comes on without starting the Rolling ASCII test print, you did not hold the QUIET/TOF key long enough.) The printer prints the rolling ASCII text page after page. 4 Press SEL to end the test. 88 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Dump Mode: • Press the SEL key or • Turn the printer off, then on again. 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. Installation 89
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    the on-screen instructions. USB Interface 1 Turn the printer on. The Windows Add New Hardware Wizard window displays. 2 Click Next. 3 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software for your printer model. Using a Compatible Driver Note: See your
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    Characters Per Second (CPS 7 Code Page Character Set 36 Codes, Printer Control 68 Commands Epson LQ 68-71 IBM Proprinter 72-81 Control Codes 68 Cut Sheet Feeder 67 E Electrical Requirements 80 Emulations 25, 29, 89 Changing 25 Matching the printer driver 61 Mode 29, 37 Envelopes 78, 79
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    to Repair (MTTR 75 Memory, receive buffer size 75 MENU light 26 Menu Mode 26 Changing Settings 28 Entering 27 Exiting 27 Front Panel keys 26 Group 26 Item 26 MENU light 26 Printing the Menu Settings 27 Reset to factory defaults 27 Settings Table 29-41 92 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Servers 67 Print Size 76 Print Speed 7, 76 Print start position, reset to default ......... 16 Print Suppress 32, 39 Printer Control Codes 68 Printer Drivers matching the emulation 61 Selecting 89 Printer Parameters 26 Printhead 75 Centering position 36 Life 75 Replacement Part No 66
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    (Graphics 76 Ribbon Cartridge Replacement Part No 66 Replacing 41 Ribbon Shield 42, 62, 84 Roll Paper Stand 67 RS-232C Serial Interface 75 S Security. control printer access 9 Self Tests 87 Serial Interface Option 61, 67 Server, Print Option 67 Set, Menu Mode 26 Sheet Guide 64 SI 32
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