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    User's Guide 59348401
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    and produced by the Oki Data Training and Publications Department. Web Site: http://www.okiprintigsolutions.com. Trademark Information OKI and MICROLINE are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. Epson is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. IBM is a registered
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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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    Support 8 Paper Park 8 Operation Tips 9 Top of Form (TOF 9 Turning the Platen Knob 9 Controlling Access to the Printer 9 Chapter 3: Using Your Printer Tear-Off Feature 17 Potential Problems with Software Packages 17 Changing the Forms Tear-Off Setting 18 Manual Forms Tear Off 18 Paper Park
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    -Sheet Paper Jams 57 Cleaning the Housing 58 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 59 General Information 59 Problems / Solutions 60 Appendix A: Parts & Accessories 65 Purchasing Parts & Accessories 65 Replacement Parts 66 Accessories 67 Appendix B: Printer Control Codes 68 Epson LQ Commands 68 IBM
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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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    Forms TearOff" in Chapter 3: Using Your Printer. Saving Time Internet Support Oki Data provides 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
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    off before turning the platen knob! If you turn the platen knob when the printer is on, the Top of Form misaligns. 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
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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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    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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    , Bottom Feed or Top Feed-Forms Tear-Off appears in the Top Feed group only if the optional Roll Paper Stand is installed). Using Your Printer 13
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    knob when the printer is on, the Top of Form misaligns. Always turn the printer off before turning paper loaded and the printer on and selected: 1 Press SEL | MENU (1) to take the printer off line. The SEL /MENU (1) to save the setting and place the printer back on line. Note: To reset the Top
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    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 printer on and selected: 1 Press PARK (6) to park the paper. The SEL light goes off and the red alarm light comes on. 2 Press SHIFT (2) and QUIET
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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. 2 Press LF to lower the position of the Top printer off. 3 Press and hold PARK + QUIET/TOF while turning on the
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    the optional pull tractor is engaged. 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
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    (1) to exit Menu Mode and save the setting. 18 Microline 490/491 User's Guide Manual Forms Tear Off If you don't wish to engage the Forms Tear-Off feature, to single-sheet printing without removing continuous feed paper from the printer. When you wish to print single sheets, simply press PARK
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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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    Forms 1 Press FF/LOAD to remove the single-sheet paper. 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
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    Printhead Gap The printhead gap is the distance between the printhead and the platen. CAUTION! Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the access cover. To adjust the gap, open the access cover and move the blue lever (1) to the recommended
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    • Gothic typeface only HSD: High Speed Draft [LQ and UTILITY lights both on] • Lowest quality, highest speed • Gothic typeface only 22 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    and COURIER LQ and GOTHIC LQ and ORATOR LQ and PRESTIGE LQ, COURIER, and GOTHIC LQ, PRESTIGE and ORATOR LQ, COURIER and PRESTIGE Using Your Printer 23
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    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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    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 LQ 4 Press TEAR (4) repeatedly until the emulation you wish to select prints in the right-hand column. 5 Press and
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    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 automatically saved when you exit the Menu Mode and are retained, even when you turn the printer off. Menu Mode Keys GROUP Key Prints the next Group in the Menu.
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    out a listing of the settings for all menu items, regardless of the emulation selected or the accessories installed: 1 Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. 2 Press and hold SHIFT, then press SEL to enter the Menu Mode. 3 Press and hold SHIFT, then press PRINT QUALITY. Menu Mode 27
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    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
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    the factory (defaults) are set in bold italic. Some groups or entries will 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
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    -2/3", 12", 14", 17", 5", 3", 3.25", 3.5", 4", 5.5", 6", 7", 8", 8.5" 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off, 500 ms, 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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    Menu Settings Table (Continued) Group Top Feed Set-Up Item Line Spacing Form Tear-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
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    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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    Menu Settings Table (Continued) Group Parallel I/F 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,
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    ", 17", 5", 3.5", 4", 5.5", 6", 7", 8", 8.5" 6 LPI, 8 LPI Valid, Invalid 11", 11-2/3", 12", 14", 17", 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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    that automatic line feed is always in effect: this item eliminates this potential problem. If your system uses pin 14 of the parallel interface to control want the printer to ignore the bottom margin setting. CAUTION!! Setting the Bottom Margin to Invalid can cause loss of data and damage the
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    change this setting to Narrow if you are using the optional Cut Sheet Feeder on the wide model ML491 printer. Diagnostic Test, Default = No Appears only when the optional Serial Interface is installed. Select yes to perform way your system handles the DSR signal. 36 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    , Default = Off Choose 500 ms, 1 sec, or 2 sec to turn the Form Tear-Off feature on and to set the time interval for the printer to wait before advancing the paper. Graphics, Default = Bi-directional Change to uni-directional graphics for better registration, but slower printing. With this set for
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    panel when several people are using the printer. Important! This feature also prevents access to the Menu. To of the page. Caution!! Engaging Paper Out Override can cause loss of data and damage the printhead by allowing printing without paper. Parity, Default = 490/491 User's Guide
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    your system uses. Receive Buffer Size, Default = 64K Selects the 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. Reset Inhibit, Default = No Select Yes if you wish the
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    the printer control want the printer to go data it feeds to the printer, change the setting to Invalid to keep your printer from dumping the received data 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
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    Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Important! Make sure you 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
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    the ribbon shield (1) from the ribbon! 6 Close the access cover and turn the printer back on. CAUTION! If ribbon should contact the eyes: Flush eyes with large quantities more information See the Material Safety Data Sheet in your Warranty, Regulatory, and Safety Information booklet. 42 Microline 490
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    , 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 to "Loading Rear Feed Paper from the Front of the
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    . Lift it slightly, 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
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    , locate the tractors (1). 6 Open 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:
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    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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    slide it 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
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    : These instructions assume you do not have ready access to the back of the printer. If you do, go back to "Loading Rear Feed Paper 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
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    ) 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 forms paper on the first two pins of either
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    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
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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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    Feed (Single Sheets) Note: If you have continuous form paper in the path, press PARK to remove it before loading single sheets. 1 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
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    4 Adjust the 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 lever position. Make sure the ALARM light is on: if it is
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    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). Remove any torn pieces of paper. 4 Lift the sheet guide (1) and reload paper. Make sure you lock the
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    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 it off the printer. Maintenance 55
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    and lock the covers. 8 Load regular paper, close and lock the tractor covers. 9 Install the sheet guide, then install the pull-up roller assembly and close the access cover. 6 Use the platen knob to knob to back the paper out. 10 Turn the printer on and press FF/LOAD. 56 Microline 490/491 User
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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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    on the cabinet-they could damage 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 access cover. 3 Open -up roller assembly and close the access cover. 58 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    with detailed troubleshooting. • Is the printer plugged in 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. 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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    Centering 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 • If it is missing, find it and install it. 62 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    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 the light still blinks, call for service. Problem The ALARM light is on and the Character Pitch 10 light is flashing
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    Try moving the paper guides together so 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
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    • 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 (provides general information) • In the United
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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 Model ML491 Pull Tractor, Top-Mount 70030601 Push Tractor, Bottom-Mount 70030801 Both Models Cut Sheet Feeder 70030101 Serial Interface 70012801
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    CD. To access it: 1 Place the CD in 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 to view the file. Epson LQ Commands Epson Command Backspace Cancel Carriage Return,
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    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 Decimal 27 71 27 72 27 52 27 53 12 ESC C NUL n 27 67
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    120 49 27 120 48 27 107 48 27 107 49 27 107 50 27 107 51 27 107 55 70 Microline 490/491 User's Guide
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    Epson LQ Commands (Continued) Epson Command ASCII Print Speed 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
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    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 Printing On ESC
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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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    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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    Appendix C: Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Print Method Impact dot matrix Printhead 24 pins, 0.20 mm (0.0079") diameter, with thermal protection Interfaces Standard: Centronics parallel, IEEE-1284 compliant USB 1.1 Optional: RS-232C Serial Ethernet Print
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    .1 cpi 20 cpi 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17.1 cpi 20 cpi * Characters per 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
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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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    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 254 mm) Envelopes, single feed Feed: Top Only Weight: Max. 24 lb
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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, continuous forms Feed: Rear, Bottom* Weight: 12 to 24 lb. US Bond (45 to 90 g/m2) Width Range: 3" to 16" (76.2 to 406.4 mm)
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    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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    on a firm, solid surface. • Allow enough space around the printer to easily access the platen knob and the various paper feed paths. • Make sure a suitable Keep your packing materials and carton in case you ever need to ship or transport the printer. • Interface cable and paper are sold separately
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    1 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
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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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    Ribbon ink on skin or clothing can usually be removed with soap and water. 1 Make sure the printer is turned OFF. 2 Open the access cover and center the printhead (1). CAUTION! The printhead may 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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    Model, Emulation, Country Code, Interface, and Firmware Revision Level. 1 Make sure paper is loaded. 2 Turn off the printer. 3 Press and hold the LF key while turning the printer back on. The printer prints a page of font samples and the test ends. Important! Wide carriage Model ML491: If you are
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    in the printer menu is set to 8.5 inches. Otherwise, printing on the platen may damage the printer. See The top of the printout shows the Printer Model, Emulation, Country Code, and Firmware Revision the printer off. 3 Press and hold the QUIET/TOF key while turning the printer back on. (If the printer comes
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    in the Hexadecimal Dump Mode, all data received, including text and printer commands, is printed in both hexadecimal 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
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    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 software documentation for information on how to select a printer driver. The drivers below are listed by decreasing compatibility with your
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    Index A Accessories 67 Alignment problems 9 ASCII Test 88 Auto Carriage return 35 Auto LF (Line Feed 29, 36 Character Width 38 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
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    F Factory defaults, menu mode 27 Font Sample Test 87 Fonts Embedded Printer Commands 61 Resident 77 Selecting 39 Forms Tear-Off 37 Changing 18 Top of Form 12, 17 Wait Time 40 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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    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 Printhead Gap Definition
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    Option 67 Set, Menu Mode 26 Sheet Guide 64 SI 32, 40 Single Sheet Cut Sheet Feeder Option 67 Jams 57 Loading 52 Skip Over Perforation 30 Software Embedded commands 61 Matching drivers to emulations ......... 61 Software vs. printer settings 60 Specifications 75 Speed, print, graphics
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