Oki MICROLINE 186 Plus - Serial Users Guide - Page 66

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Problem 3 The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Solutions 1. Is the SELECT light on? If not, press SELECT. 2. Check that the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. Problem 4 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: see "Changing Menu Settings" on page 45. 2. If you have embedded any printer commands in your software, check to be sure that you entered them correctly. Problem 5 Ink smears on the paper when I print narrow columns. Solutions The head gap could be too close. Check that the Head Gap Lever (1) is set correctly (see "Adjusting the Head Gap" on page 11). 66 • Troubleshooting

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• Troubleshooting
Problem 3
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The printer does not print when the computer sends data.
Solutions
1.
Is the
SELECT
light on? If not, press
SELECT
.
2.
Check that the interface cable is securely connected to both
the printer and the computer.
Problem 4
__________________________________________
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: see "Changing
Menu Settings" on page 45.
2.
If you have embedded any printer commands in your
software, check to be sure that you entered them correctly.
Problem 5
__________________________________________
Ink smears on the paper when I print narrow columns.
Solutions
The head gap could be too close. Check that the Head Gap Lever (
1
) is set
correctly (see "Adjusting the Head Gap" on page 11).