Oki MICROLINE ML521, ML520, ML520n, ML521n, MICROLINE 521 User Manual
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MICROLINE® 520/521 User's Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
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:
• Read the setup and operating instructions in this
manual carefully. Be sure to save it for future
reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on
the printer itself.
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a
damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put
in on something unsteady, it might fall and be
damaged; if you place it on a soft surface, such as a
rug, sofa, or bed, the vents may be blocked, causing
it to overheat.
• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure
no openings on the printer are blocked. Do not put
the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator
or heat register. If you put the printer in any kind of
enclosure, make sure it is well ventilated.
• The printhead can get quite hot when it has been
printing for a length of time. Do not touch the
printhead until it has had a chance to cool off.
• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of
any kind into it.
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating
listed on the back of the printer. If you are not sure,
check with your dealer or with your local power
company.
• Your printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug as a safety
feature, and it will only fit into a grounded outlet. If
you can not plug it in, chances are that you have an
older, non-grounded outlet; have an electrician
replace it with a grounded outlet. Do not use an
adapter to defeat the grounding.
• The printer must be installed near a power outlet
which remains easily accessible.
• To avoid damaging the power cord, do not put
anything on it or place it where it will be walked on.
If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it
immediately.
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• If you’re using an extension cord or power strip with
the printer, make sure that the total of the amperes
required by all the equipment on the extension is less
than the exten-sion’s rating. Generally, the total
ratings of all equipment plugged into any one power
line should not exceed 15 amps. Don’t exceed this
unless you know that the power line your equipment
is plugged into has a rating above 15 amps.
• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this
handbook, don’t try to service the printer yourself;
opening the cover may expose you to shocks or other
hazards. Don’t make any adjustments other than
those outlined in the manual — you might cause
damage requiring extensive repair work. the
Warranty, Regulatory, and Safety Information booklet
supplied with your printer explains how to get your
printer serviced by qualified Okidata technicians.
• If anything happens that indicates that your printer is
not working properly or has been damaged, unplug it
imme-diately and follow the procedures in the
Warranty, Regulatory, and Safety Information booklet
supplied with your printer for having your printer
serviced.
Some of the things to look for:
- The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
- Liquid has been spilled into the housing, or the
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.
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Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...................................................... 1
Unpack.....................................................................................1
Remove The Protective Film...................................................1
Remove The Shipping Retainers ............................................ 2
Install/Replace the Ribbon
Cartridge ............................................................................. 3
Connect to Power and Computer ............................................5
Power Up..................................................................................6
Load Paper ...............................................................................6
Loading Rear-Feed Paper ...................................................7
Loading Single-Sheet Paper .............................................10
Set the T op of F orm...........................................................12
Run the Self Tests ..................................................................13
Selecting an Emulation .........................................................13
Changing Emulations ....................................................... 13
Selecting a Printer Driver..................................................14
Printer Drivers ........................................................................14
Okidata Drivers .................................................................14
Section 2: Maintaining Your Printer ....................................15
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge ........................................... 1 5
Clearing Paper Jams...............................................................15
Clearing Rear Feed Jams...................................................15
Clearing Single Sheet Feed Jams......................................16
Cleaning the Housing ............................................................ 1 7
Section 3: Using Your Printer ............................................... 19
Control Panel Indicator Lights..............................................1 9
Control Panel Buttons: Print Mode.......................................20
Control Panel Buttons: Menu Mode..................................... 2 1
Print Mode ............................................................................. 2 2
Selecting Print Quality .....................................................2 2
Selecting Character Pitch ................................................. 2 3
Menu Mode ........................................................................... 2 4
Entering The Menu Mode ................................................24
Exiting The Menu Mode ..................................................24
Resetting The Menu .........................................................24
Printing Out the Menu ......................................................24
Sample Default Menu Printout .........................................25
Summary of Menu Settings ..............................................26
Explanation of Menu Items ..............................................2 9
Using the Printer's Features ...................................................32
Tear Feature.......................................................................32
Forms Tear-of f Feature ......................................................32
Paper Park Feature ............................................................33
Section 4: Problem Solving ..................................................35
Section 5: Specifications ....................................................... 39
Section 6: Parts & Accessories .............................................43
Before Y ou Order ...................................................................43
How to Order..........................................................................43
Replacement Parts .................................................................43
Manuals .................................................................................44
Accessories ............................................................................ 44
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Section 7: Commands ........................................................... 45
Epson FX Commands ............................................................45
IBM Proprinter III Commands ...............................................47
Okidata MICROLINE Standard Commands..........................49
FCC/IC/CE Statements ........................................................... 51
FCC RFI Statement for 120V Models ...................................51
IC RFI Statement for 120V Models .......................................51
FCC RFI Statement for 230/240V Models............................52
IC RFI Statement for 230/240V Models ...............................52
CE Statements........................................................................52
Electromagnetic Conformance for 230/240V Models ..... 5 2
Safety Conformance for 230/240V Models .....................52
Index ......................................................................................53
Material Safety Data Sheet ................................................... 57
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Conventions Used in This Guide
The following conventions are used in this guide:
• Notes containing general information are preceded
by the Note icon.
For example:
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Interface cable and paper are sold separately.
• Statements containing precautions against actions
which could cause printing problems or damage to
the printer are set in italics, preceded by the Caution
icon.
For example:
Leave the ribbon shield on the cartridge!
• Statements containing precautions against actions
which could cause personal injury are set in bold
italics, preceded by the Warning icon.
For example:
Make sure the outlet is grounded. Do not use
an adapter to defeat the grounding.
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S
ection 1: Getting Started
Unpack
Choose a sturdy table, desk or printer stand to place your
printer on when you remove it from the carton. Be sure
to save all packing materials in case you need to ship the
printer again. Check the box for these contents:
Ê
Printer
Ë
Ribbon cartridge
Ì
Power cord
If any of these items is missing or damaged, see your
dealer immediately for a replacement.
Remove The Protective Film
1. Peel the clear protective film from the carriage cover.
Ê
Ë
Ì
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Interface cable and paper
are sold separately.
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2. Lift up on the ridged area at either end of the carriage
cover.
3. Peel the clear protective film from the access cover.
4. Press the carriage cover back into place.
Remove The Shipping Retainers
1. Open the access cover (Ê) by grasping the tabs at
either end and lifting, then remove the printhead
shipping retainer (Ë), leaving the cover open for
installation of the ribbon.
2. Grasp the front edge of the paper separator (Ì) and
pull it up.
Ì
Ê
Ë
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4. Remove the styrofoam shipping retainer, then lower
the paper separator and press it into place.
It is recommended that the printer be switched off
prior to opening or removing the access cover.
Install/Replace the Ribbon
Cartridge
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Be sure to use only ribbons specifically designated for
MICROLINE 520/521 printers. For the best results, use
genuine Okidata ribbons, Part No. 52107001.
Caution! If you are replacing the ribbon, the
printhead may be
HOTHOT
HOTHOT
HOT!
1. With the access cover open, slide the printhead (Ê) to
the center of the platen.
If you’re replacing the ribbon, lift up the
cartridge at the end nearest the platen, then
remove and discard it.
Ê
+
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2. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its packaging.
Leave the ribbon shield on the cartridge!
3. Holding the ribbon cartridge with the knob (Ë) facing
up and the ribbon shield (Ì) facing the platen, fit the
grooves on either side at the back end of the cartridge
over the pins on the ribbon plate (Í).
4. Lower the front of the cartridge over the printhead
until it snaps into place, then turn the knob (Ë) in the
direction of the arrow (clockwise) to take up the
ribbon slack.
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Ë
Ì
Í
Ë
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Connect to Power and Computer
3
You must supply the cable for connecting your printer
to your computer. A shielded cable is required in order
to ensure compliance of this equipment with FCC
regulations.
3
These instructions are for the standard parallel inter-
face. If you have the optional serial interface, see the
instructions included with it.
1. Make sure both the printer and the computer are off.
2. Plug the power cord into the back of the printer.
3. Plug the other end into a 120-volt, grounded outlet.
4. Plug the interface cable into the parallel port on the
back of the printer, and secure it in place with the wire
loops (Ê).
5. Turn the computer back on.
Ê
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Power Up
Turn the printer on:
• The printhead will cross back and forth along the
platen, and the pins will gently fire to determine the
printhead gap setting.
• The POWER light will come on.
• The ALARM light will also come on, but don’t be
concerned: it’s just telling you that there is no paper
loaded.
Load Paper
Your printer has provision for
• Single sheets (top feed)
• Continuous-forms (rear feed)
You can also install options:
• Cut Sheet Feeder (top feed) — holds 100 sheets
• Push and/or Pull Tractors for bottom feed of continuous forms, including
– labels
– heavy card stock
– multi-part forms
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See the instructions provided with the options for
information on installing them and on loading
paper with the option installed.
Your printer’s innovative, “smart” printhead automatically detects and adjusts to the thickness of the paper
you’re using, so you don’t have to fuss with setting the
printhead gap when you change the type of paper or
print path you’re using.
See Appendix A for more details on the types and sizes
of print media you can use with your printer.
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Loading Rear-Feed Paper
The rear-feed path is recommended for printing reports,
etc., on single-thickness, continuous fan-fold paper. For
graphics or charts, it’s best to use the single-sheet paper
path.
4
If you have any paper in the paper path, be sure to
remove it from the path before installing rear-feed
paper!
1. Move the paper lever to the position marked “REAR”.
2. Grasp the front edge of the paper separator (Ê) and
pull it up to access the tractors.
3. Pull up on the tractor lock levers (Ë) to release them,
then open the tractor covers (Ì).
Ë
Ì
Ë
Ê
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4. Position the right-hand tractor for the width of the
paper you’re loading, then pull the paper through the
opening between the printer and the rear cover, and
place the first two holes on each side over the tractor
pins (Í). Please note that an equal number of paper
holes must be engaged on either tractor in order to
ensure proper paper feed.
4
The movement of the left tractor is limited to ensure
that the paper will always contact the paper sensor
when loaded.
5. Close the tractor covers and adjust the left tractor to
position the edge of the paper: reference marks (Î) on
the printer indicate the left edge position for the two
most common paper sizes.
6. Lock the left tractor in place by pushing back on the
lock lever (Ï).
Ï
Î
Í
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7. Adjust the right tractor so that the paper holes are
centered on the pins (careful—if paper is stretched too
tight or left too loose, it can jam and cause problems),
then lock the right tractor in place by pushing back on
the lock lever (Ð).
8. Close the paper separator and flip the wire feed guide
over onto the pull-up roller assembly.
4
The wire feed guide keeps paper from curling back
into the printer.
9. Push the FF/LOAD button. The paper will automatically feed into the printer and the ALARM light will go
out. The printhead moves back and forth, gently firing
the pins to sense the paper thickness and set the
printhead gap.
10. Check the baseline for the Top of Form (TOF),
indicated by the red line on the clear plastic paper
shield (Ñ). If it’s OK, press the SEL button and
you’re ready to start printing. If it needs adjustment,
set the Top of Form following the instructions on
page 12.
Ð
Ñ
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Loading Single-Sheet Paper
The single-sheet path is best for letterhead stationery,
memos, and envelopes and is recommended for printing
graphs and charts because it provides the most accurate
control of the paper.
If you have any continuous-form paper in the
paper path, you must press the PARK button on the
front panel to remove it from the path before loading single sheets.
1. Make sure the printer is turned ON and deselected
(SEL light off—press SEL button to deselect if necessary).
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The ALARM light will remain on until paper is
loaded.
2. Move the paper lever to the position marked “TOP”.
3. Grasp the back of the paper separator and unsnap it
from the housing, then swing it up into the single-sheet
feed position, making sure that the wire feed guide (Ê)
is nestled in the separator.
!
Ê
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4. Adjust the paper feed guides (Ë) for the width of the
paper and drop a sheet of paper into the separator.
The paper will automatically feed into the printer, and
the printhead will move back and forth, gently firing
the pins to sense the paper thickness and set the
printhead gap.
4
If the paper doesn’t feed in properly, the “15” light
on the control panel will begin flashing. To correct
this, press the SHIFT and RESET buttons simultaneously, then reload the sheet.
5 . Check the baseline for the Top of Form (TOF), indi-
cated by the red line on the clear plastic paper shield
(Í).
If it’s OK, press the SEL button and you’re ready to
start printing. If it needs adjustment, set the Top of
Form following the instructions on the next page.
Ë
Í
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Set the Top of Form
The red line (Ê) on the
clear plastic paper
shield shows the
baseline of the current
printing position to help
you place the top of
form.
To set the Top of Form:
SEL
SEL
LF
FF/LOAD
TEAR PARK QUIET
SHIFT
Micro Feed
Down
TOF
Micro Feed
Up
EXIT
GROUP
SET
PRINTITEM
MENU
1 . Make sure the printer is deselected (SEL light off—if
necessary, press SEL (Ê) button to deselect printer).
2. Hold down the SHIFT button (Ë) and press:
• FF/LOAD button (Ì) to move the paper up in micro
increments (TOF lower on page), or
• LF button (Í) to move the paper down in micro
increments (TOF higher on page).
When you’re done setting the TOF, press the SEL button
(Ê) to reselect the printer.
Temporarily Changing the Print Start Position
To place the print start position lower for one page only:
1 . Press SEL to deselect the printer.
2 . Keep pressing the LF button until the red line on the
paper shield reaches the new position.
Resetting Top of Form to Default
To reset the Top of Form to the factory default, turn off
the printer, then hold down the QUIET and PARK
buttons while turning the printer back on.
SEL
SEL
LF
FF/LOAD
TEAR PARK QUIET
SHIFT
Micro Feed
Down
TOF
Micro Feed
Up
EXIT
GROUP
SET
PRINTITEM
MENU
Ì
Í
ÊË
Ê
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Run the Self Tests
After you've installed ribbon and paper, you are ready to
run the self tests. Do this any time you want to make sure
the printer is functioning properly.
For wide carriage Model 521, be sure you have
wide paper loaded!
Font Sample Test Rolling ASCII Test
To run the test: To run the test:
Turn the printer Turn the printer
off, then press off, then press
and hold the LF and hold the
key while QUIET key while
turning the turning the
printer back on. printer back on.
To stop the test before it To stop the test:
finishes:
Press SEL. Press SEL.
Selecting an Emulation
Your printer has three emulations:
• IBM Proprinter III (factory default)
• Epson FX
• Okidata Microline Standard
Changing Emulations
Your printer is set at the factory for the IBM Proprinter III
emulation. To change the emulation:
1. Enter the Menu mode by holding the SHIFT button
while pressing the SEL button. The following line will
print:
Printer Control Emulation Mode IBM PPR
2 . Press the SET button until the emulation you wish to
select prints.
3. Exit the Menu and save your setting by holding the
SHIFT button while pressing the SEL button.
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LF
Micro Feed
Down
GROUP
QUIET
TOF
SEL
SEL
EXIT
MENU
SEL
SEL
EXIT
MENU
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