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• Precise registration control for printing complicated forms
• Flexible handling of multi-part forms
–Individual or continuous feed
–Maximum = original + 7
–Up to 0.02-inch (0.48 mm) thick
• Automatic alignment when feeding individual forms/sheets.
• Fast through-put
• Reliable, durable operation
• Automatic adjustment for paper thickness
•Paper Park
•Form Tear Off
• Choice of Print Modes: Normal or Quiet
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Front View, Outside
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1 Sheet Guide
2 Cover, Top Assembly
3 Platform for Manual Feed
4 Display Panel
5 On/Off Switch
6 Platen Knob
7 Control Panel
8 Sheet Supports
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Front View, Inside (1)
1 Cover, Top Assembly
2 Ribbon Cartridge
3 LCD Display Panel
4 Printhead
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Front View, Inside (2)
1 Tra cto r s
2 Cover Upper Assembly
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Rear View
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1 Stacker
2 Power Cord Connector
3 Parallel Port
4 USB Port
5 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Port (standard on network model Microline
8810n, optional on Microline 8810)
OR
RS-232C Serial Port (optional, for model Microline 8810 only)
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Control Panel
Individual Switches
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SwitchPrinter On LinePrinter Off Line (Deselected)
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Press to place the
printer off line.
Press to place the printer on line.
Menu Mode
• Scrolls backwards through available
settings for an item.
Not applicable.Used to switch back and forth between
Manual Feed (single forms fed from the
platform) and Front Feed (continuous
forms). See page 23.
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If the optional CSF and/or Rear Push Tractor
are installed, use MODE to cycle through the
various print paths (e.g., Manual, Front,
Rear, CSF Front, CSF Rear).
Menu Mode
• Scrolls forward through available settings
for an item.
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Individual Switches (Continued)
SwitchPrinter On LinePrinter Off Line (Deselected)
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Engages the Quiet
Print mode.
Engages the
Normal Print mode.
Toggles the eject
direction for single
sheets between
the front and back
of the printer.
Continuous Forms
• In the print position: form feeds to next
TOF position.
• Loaded on the tractors, but not in the
print position: the paper advances to the
print position.
Single Forms
• If a form is loaded into the printer, it is
ejected.
Menu Mode
• Scrolls forward through available items
within a group.
Advances forms one line at a time. Press
and hold for repetitive line feeds.
Menu Mode
• Scrolls backward through available items
within a group.
Continuous Forms
• In the print position: parks the paper
(moves it out of the print path, back to
the tractors).
• Loaded on the tractors, but not in the
print position: the paper advances to the
print position.
Single Forms
• If a form is loaded into the printer, it is
ejected.
• In the Auto Feed mode, with the optional
CSF installed, if no paper is loaded on the
platform, press LOAD to feed a sheet
from the CSF into the print position.
Menu Mode
• Saves any changes made in the menu
and exits the Menu Mode, placing the
printer back on line.
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Individual Switches (Continued)
SwitchPrinter On LinePrinter Off Line (Deselected)
Moves continuous
forms forward to
Used with other switches to change their
function (see table below).
the tear off
position. See
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page 75. Press
again to move the
forms back.
Note: Form Tear
Off must be
engaged. The
factory default is
Off.
Combined Switches
With the Printer Powered Up and Off Line
SwitchesTask Performed
Select Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, or Align 4:
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Memory Auto ALign Cross Ref
Press and hold the MODE switch,
SHIFT switch
repeatedly to select Align 1, Align 2,
Align 3, or Align 4 as the setting for Auto Align.
See page 50.
• Auto Align (POW) must be set to SelectAutoALign
(the default). See page 51.
• The setting made using these switches is stored
in Memory Auto Align unless it has been
changed to Invalid. See page 60.
Enter the Menu:
Press
both
the MODE and the SHIFT switches
simultaneously
to place the printer in the Menu
mode.
then press the
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Simultaneously press and hold the SHIFT and SEL
switches to place the printer in the TOF setting
mode. Then use SHIFT + FF and/or SHIFT + LF to
set the new TOF position.
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Combined Switches (Continued)
With the Printer Powered Up and Off Line
SwitchesTask Performed
Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly to
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move loaded paper (single sheets or continuous
forms) forward 1/144-inch (0.18 mm) at a time.
If you press and hold SHIFT, then press and hold
LF, the paper will advance in rapid-fire 1/144-inch
(0.18 mm) increments.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press LF repeatedly to
move loaded paper (single sheets or continuous
forms) backward 1/144-inch (0.18 mm) at a time.
Maximum allowed backward movement is 1/3-inch
(8.5 mm).
If you press and hold SHIFT, then press and hold
LF, the paper will advance backward in rapid-fire
1/144-inch (0.18 mm) increments.
Press and hold both the LOAD and the SHIFT
switches to change the printhead gap setting. The
factory default is Auto Gap in which the required
printhead gap is sensed automatically by the
printer. Use these switches to change the setting to
a manual head gap setting if you are not getting
good print results with AutoGap. See “Gap Control”
on page 57 for more information.
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Control Panel Lights
LightOnOff
POWERPrinter is turned
on.
ALARM• Paper is out.
• A paper jam has
Printer is turned
off.
Printer operation is
normal.
occurred.
See
“Troubleshooting”
on page 82.
Blinking
a
N.A.
• Awaiting removal of
single sheet/form.
• Media switch is
taking place.
•Skew detection
alarm.
• If both the ALARM
and SEL lights are
blinking, the cover
is open.
• If both the ALARM
and AUTO ALIGN
lights are blinking,
there is an
unrecoverable
error. Try turning
the printer off, then
on again. If this
doesn‘t clear the
problem call your
service dealer
AUTO GAPAuto Gap mode is
selected (the
default).
QUIETThe printer is in
the Quiet print
mode.
AUTO ALIGNThe printer is set
to automatically
align single
sheets/ forms.
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A Manual Gap
setting is engaged.
The printer is in
the Normal print
mode.
Auto Align is
disabled
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Manual Gap setting
alarm.
N.A.
If both AUTO ALIGN
and ALARM are
blinking, it indicates
an unrecoverable
error. Try shutting the
printer off and turning
it on again. If this
doesn’t work, call your
service dealer.
Control Panel Lights (Continued)
LightOnOff
SELThe printer is on
line.
EJECT
DIRECTION
a. N.A. = Not Applicable.
Paper is being
ejected to the
platform.
The printer is off
line.
Paper is being
ejected to the
stacker.
Blinking
• Menu Mode:
• With ALARM light:
N.A.
a
indicates the menu
is being set up.
cover open alarm.
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Quick Reference: Control Panel Functions
NoteUnless otherwise specified, these instructions assume that the
Enter the Menu
Print the Menu
Change Print Modes
With the printer on line:
Change the Printhead Gap
printer is selected (on line).
1. Press SEL.
2. Press both the MODE and the
SHIFT switches simultaneously.
1. With the printer in the Manual
Mode, turn it off.
2. Press and hold SELECT and
MODE while turning the printer
on.
3. When prompted, load a sheet
of paper (minimum letter or
A4) on the platform.
1. Press FF to engage the Quiet
print mode.
2. Press LF to engage the Normal
print mode.
1. Press SEL.
2. Press and hold the SHIFT
switch, then press the LOAD
switch repeatedly to scroll
through the various settings for
the printhead gap.
3. Press SEL
Change Paper Paths
1. Press SEL.
2. Press MODE repeatedly to
change the paper path.
The printer automatically
reinitializes in the new path.
Move Continuous Forms to
the Print Position
1. Press SEL.
2. Press FF.
Park Continuous Forms
1. Press SEL.
2. Press LOAD.
Move Continuous Forms to
the Tear Off Position
NoteForm Tear Off must be
activated. See page 75.
1. Press SHIFT to move
continuous forms up to the tear
off position.
Change Align x Setting
1. Press SEL.
2. Press and hold the MODE
switch, then press the SHIFT
switch repeatedly to select
Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, or
Align 4
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Print Modes
Your printer has two print modes:
• Normal: corresponds to the printer settings. The factory default is
utility, high speed draft.
• Quiet: reduces noise by printing at one-half the speed.
Change Print Mode
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Change to Quiet
NoteIf you change the print mode while printing, the printer immediately
The QUIET light goes on.
switches to the new print mode.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the SEL light is on.
2. Press FF. FF.jpg
Change to Normal
NoteIf you change the print mode while printing, the printer immediately
switches to the new print mode.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the SEL light is on.
2. Press LF. LF.jpg
3. The QUIET light goes out.
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Loading Print Media
Individual Sheets/Forms (“MANUAL”)
The printer is set at the factory for
•single sheets/forms
• Auto Align mode
• Normal print mode
• automatic printhead gap
IMPORTANT!
If you are using individual multi-part forms which have multiple
pages of differing lengths such as the one shown below, switch to
the rear Eject Direction to eliminate possible jams.
• To temporarily switch, press the LOAD/EJECT DIR switch.
• To permanently change to the rear Eject Direction, go into the
menu and change the setting for Eject Dir. in the Manual Feed (or
CSF Front and/or CSF Rear if these options are installed) group to
Rear:
1. Press SEL to deselect the printer.
2. Press MODE + SHIFT simultaneously.
3. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until you see
Manual Feed on the display.
4. Press FF repeatedly until you see Eject Dir. on the display.
5. Press MODE to change the setting to Rear.
6. Press LOAD to save the setting and exit the menu.
Specifications
Individual Sheets/Forms, for Use with Auto Align Mode
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NotePrinting envelopes requires use of the sheet guide (1) instead of the
Auto Align mode. See “Disabling Auto Align” on page 69.
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Minimum Print Margins
• 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) on all sides
Individual Sheets
Size
• Minimum Width x Length
2.2" (55 mm) x 2.8" (70 mm)
3.9" (100 mm) x 2.8" (70mm) Auto Align Mode
• Maximum Width x Length
16.5" (420 mm) x 16.5" (420 mm)
14.3" (364 mm) x 16.5" (420 mm) Auto Align Mode
Weight Range
• 14 lb. to 56 lb. US Bond (52 to 210 g/m2)
Individual Multipart Forms
Size
• Minimum Width x Length
2.2" (55 mm) x 2.8" (70 mm)
3.9" (100 mm) x 2.8" (70mm) Auto Align Mode
• Maximum Width x Length
16.5" (420 mm) x 16.5" (420 mm)
14.3" (364 mm) x 16.5" (420 mm) Auto Align Mode
Thickness
• Up to 8-part forms (original + 7)
• Maximum Thickness: 0.0189” (0.48 mm)
Load Individual Sheets/Forms
1. If you are using long paper, pull out the sheet supports (1).
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2. Move the sheet guide (2) to the right as far as it will go. This ensures
that the single sheet/form is within the “Paper range when Auto Align is
ON” area on the platform.
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3. Place a letter size or larger sheet of paper on the platform anywhere
within the “Paper range when Auto Align is ON” area.
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The sheet loads in to the print position, automatically aligning so
that it is square with the print path.
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Continuous Forms (“FRONT”)
Specifications
Width
• Minimum: 4” (102 mm)
• Maximum: 16” (406 mm)
Single Thickness Forms
• Weight range: 14 to 56 lb. US Bond (52 to 210 g/m2)
Multi-part Forms
• up to 8-part forms (original + 7)
• Maximum Thickness: 0.0189” (0.48 mm)
Load Continuous Forms
1. Push the sheet supports in and lift the sheet feed platform.
Sheet_Guide_crop.JPG
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2. Lift the lock lever on the left tractor, then move the left tractor to set the
desired left margin for printing.
•The ▼ mark on the gauge (1)—or the center of the diamond shaped
hole (2)—represents the location of the center of the first character
printed.
• For printing forms, move the left tractor to the right as far as it will
go (the movement of the left tractor is limited to ensure that the
paper covers the paper out sensor).
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3. Push the lock lever down to lock the left tractor in place.
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4. Lift the lock lever (1) on the right tractor (2) and move the tractor over
to correspond to the width of the continuous forms you are using.
Center the paper support (3) between the two tractors.
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5. Open both tractor covers and place the first three holes in the
continuous forms paper over the pins.
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Important!
Make sure that an equal number of paper holes are engaged
on each tractor. If not, the paper will jam.
F5-06b.JPG
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6. Close the tractor covers and fine tune the position of the right tractor
until the holes in the paper are centered on the pins, then push back the
right tractor lock lever.
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7. Lower the platform.
8. Position the continuous forms stack below the printer with no more than
about 1 inch (3 cm) offset (1).
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Switch between Single Sheets and Continuous Forms
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NoteIf the optional Cut Sheet Feeder (CSF) and/or Rear Push Tractor are
installed, additional paper paths (e.g., Front CSF, Rear CSF, etc.)
appear on the display.
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Single Sheets to Continuous Forms
Manual Feed to Front Feed
1. With the printer turned on, press SEL to place the printer off line.
2. If there is a single sheet loaded into the printer, press LOAD to eject it.
3. Press MODE repeatedly until you see
display.
The printer switches paths and returns to the on-line state.
4. If there are continuous forms in the parked position, the printer
automatically pulls them into the print position.
5. If continuous forms are not loaded, the display prompts you to
PAPER
LOAD to advance them to the print position.
. Load continuous forms on the tractors (see page 20). Press
FRONT on the second line of the
INSERT
Continuous Forms to Single Sheets
Front Feed to Manual Feed
1. Press SEL to place the printer off line.
2. Press LOAD to park the continuous forms.
The continuous forms retract back to the tractors.
3. Press MODE repeatedly until you see
the display.
The printer switches paths and returns to the on-line state.
4. Load a sheet or form on the platform.
MANUAL on the second line of
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The Printer Menu
Make changes in the menu settings using the front panel keys. The changes
are automatically saved when you exit the Menu and are retained, even
when you turn the printer off.
NoteAlways print the Menu before you reset or change the settings. This
Print the Menu
For more information, see “Print the Menu” on page 30.
is the only way to have a record of the settings.
1. Make sure the printer is in the manual mode.
2. Turn the printer off.
3. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on.
4. When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches.
5. When prompted, load a sheet of paper (minimum letter or A4) on the
platform.
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The menu prints.
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Navigating the Menu
Groups, Items, and Settings
Each Group includes multiple Items, each of which has selectable Settings:
Group 1Item 1Setting 1
…
Setting X
…Setting 1
…
Setting X
Item XSetting 1
…
Setting X
Access the Menu
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1. With the printer turned on and on line, press SEL.
OFFLINE displays.
2. Simultaneously press the SHIFT and MODE switches.
PRINTER CONTROL displays.
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Scrolling Through Groups, Items and Settings
Groups
Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF to scroll forward.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press LF to scroll backwards.
Items
Press FF to scroll forward.
Press LF to scroll backwards.
Settings
Press MODE to scroll forward.
Press SEL to scroll backwards.
Exit the Menu
Press LOAD.
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Example: Turn on Proportional Spacing and Form Tear-Off
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1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press SEL.
The printer goes off-line.
3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE.
4. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until
5. Press FF repeatedly until PROP. SPACING displays.
6. Press MODE.
The setting changes to
7. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until
displays.
8. Press FF repeatedly until FORM TEAR-OFF displays.
9. Press MODE repeatedly until the time interval you wish to select
appears.
10. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode.
YES.
FONT displays.
FRONT FEED
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Reset to Factory Defaults
NoteAlways print the Menu before you reset or change the settings.
Printing the Menu is the only way to have a record of the settings.
See page 30
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold SEL and SHIFT while turning the printer on.
MENU INITIALIZE
FNC. MENU
displays.
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Print the Menu
NoteAlways print the Menu before you reset or change the settings.
Printing the Menu is the only way to have a record of the settings.
Single Sheet (Manual Feed)
Before Starting
1. Have a sheet of letter size or larger paper ready to print the menu.
2. Slide the sheet guide (1) to the right as far as it will go.
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3. Make sure the Page Length set in the menu matches the paper you are
using to print the menu. See page 38.
4. Make sure manual feed is selected.
If manual feed is not selected:
a. Press SEL to place the printer off-line.
b. Press MODE repeatedly until MANUAL appears on the
second line of the display.
The printer automatically switches to the manual path and returns on
line.
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