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ML1120 Plus/ML1190 Plus
User’s Guide
ML1120 Plus/ML1190 Plus
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PREFACE
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is
complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki Printing Solutions assumes no responsibility
for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki Printing Solutions also cannot
guarantee that changes in sof tware and equipment made by other manufacturers
and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it.
Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily
constitute endorsement by Oki Printing Solutions.
While all reasonable efforts have been made to make this document as accurate and
helpful as possible, we make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the Oki Printing Solutions
web site:
http ://www.okiprintingsolutions.com
Copyright © 2010 Oki Printing Solutions.
Oki is a registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Microline are trademarks of Oki Data Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their proprietors.
Thisproductcomplies with the requirements of the Council Directives
2004/108/EC (EMC), 2006/95/EC (LVD) and 2011/65/EU (ROHS) as
amended where applicable on the approximation of the laws of the
member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility, low voltage
and restriction of hazardous substances.
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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
On-line usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Printing pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Retaining packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Identifying component parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Locating your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Powering on your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Producing a test print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing a test page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing from a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Description of utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing the utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OKI DIPUS (Dot Impact Printer Utilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Menu Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Top of Form Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Button Setup Utility
Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading cut sheet paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ejecting cut sheet paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Loading continuous forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting up continuous forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Feeding continuous forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tearing off continuous forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Aligning the tear-off perforations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Removing continuous forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
How to use Bottom Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting the Paper Thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ML1120 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ML1190 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting menu values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Confirming current settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Menu setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ML1120 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ML1190 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Initialising menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Adjusting TOF position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Printer speed settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Printer impact mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Normal speed printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
High speed printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Quiet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Setting TOF position at the place of user’s choice . . . . . . . . . . 67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Clearing paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cut sheet paper jammed in printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Continuous forms jammed in printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Responding to alarm conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Responding to general problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cleaning your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Printer exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Printer interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Consumables and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Changing a ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Consumable order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
ML1120 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
ML1190 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Oki contact details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Notes, cautioNs aNd warNiNgs.
NOTE
A note provides additional information to supplement the main text.
CAUTION!
A caution provides additional information which, if ignored,
may result in equipment malfunction or damage.
WARNING!
A warning provides additional information which, if ignored,
may result in a risk of personal injury.
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IntroductIon
Congratulations on purchasing this Oki Printing Solutions printer!
The ML1120 Plus(9-pin) and ML1190 Plus(24-pin) are designed to provide
highly reliable letter quality printing and high resolution graphics for the
desktop/office printing environment. Both models combine state-of-theart serial impact dot matrix printing technology with advanced materials
and superior construction to provide high performance and versatility
in a desktop sized unit. Careful attention to ergonomics and application
needs provides user friendly operation for operators of varying technical
capabilities.
About thIs guIde
NOTE
Images used in this manual may include optional features that your
printer does not have installed.
This manual is your user's guide (check the web site, www.
okiprintingsolutions.com, for the most up-to-date version) for your printer
and forms part of the overall user support listed below:
This User's Guide: to help you to become familiar with your
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printer and make the best use of its many features. Also included
are guidelines for troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure
that it performs at its best. Additionally, information is provided for
adding optional accessories as your printing needs evolve.
This is an electronic document stored on the manuals CD.
Technical Reference Guide: to provide detailed technical
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information for programmers and more technical users.
This is an electronic document available on the web site www.
okiprintingsolutions.com.
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Installation Guides: accompany consumable items and optional
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accessories to describe how to install them.
These are paper documents that are packaged with the
consumables and optional accessories.
On-line Help: on-line information accessible from the printer
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driver and utility software.
on-lIne usAge
This guide is intended to be read on screen using an Adobe Acrobat
Reader. Use the navigation and viewing tools provided in Acrobat.
You can access specific information in two ways:
In the list of bookmarks down the left hand side of your screen,
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click on the topic of interest to jump to the required topic. (If the
bookmarks are not available, use the "Contents" on page 3.)
In the list of bookmarks, click on Index to jump to the Index. (If
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the bookmarks are not available, use the "Contents" on page
3.) Find the term of interest in the alphabetically arranged index
and click on the associated page number to jump to the page
containing the term.
PrIntIng PAges
The whole manual, individual pages, or sections may be printed. The
procedure is:
1. From the toolbar, select File > Print (or press the Ctrl + P keys).
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2. Choose which pages you wish to print:
(a) [All pages] , (1), for the entire manual.
(b) [Current page], (2), for the page at which you are looking.
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(c) [Pages from] and [to], (3), for the range of pages you
specify by entering their page numbers.
3. Click on OK.
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GettinG started
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WARNING!
If you have not already done so, familiarise yourself with the
content of the Installation Safety booklet supplied with your
printer.
retaininG packinG materials
After setting up your printer according to the instructions in the Set-up
Guide, retain your packing materials and container in case you ever
need to ship or transport your printer.
identifyinG component parts
The main parts of your printer are identified and briefly explained below.
front view
1. Print Head: prints the characters on the paper.
2. Paper Type Lever: set according to the type of paper used - cut
sheet or continuous forms.
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3. Platen Knob: turn to move or eject the paper.
4. Paper Thickness Lever: set according to the thickness of the
paper. There is also a setting to facilitate ribbon replacement.
5. Control Panel: contains button switches and indicators
(described in detail later) that allow you to operate the printer.
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ML1190 Plus
6. Power Switch: to turn the printer power ON/OFF.
7. Ribbon Cartridge: holds the printer ribbon.
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rear view
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1. Paper Tray: insert cut sheet paper for use by the printer (one
sheet at a time)
2. Power connector: connect to printer power cable.
3. Paper Guides: can be adjusted as required to locate the left edge
of cut sheet paper.
4. Pin Tractor: to load and feed continuous forms.
5. Serial connector: connect to serial interface cable.
6. USB connector: connect to USB interface cable.
7. Parallel connector: connect to parallel interface connector.
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Locating your printer
Select a firm, solid, level surface on which to site your printer.
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Allow enough space around your printer (e.g. at least 60 cm from
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any wall) for easy access to the Platen Knob and the various
paper feed paths.
60cm
75cm
Make sure a grounded power outlet is available nearby.
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powering on your printer
1. Ensure that your printer Power Switch is set to OFF.
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2. Connect the power cable (1) to the power connector (2) on the
printer.
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3. Connect the power cable to a 220/240 V AC power outlet and
switch on the outlet power.
4. Turn the printer Power Switch to ON.
5. Check that the SEL and STATUS indicators on the control panel
illuminate.
producinG a test print
To check that your printer is operational, produce a test print on a sheet
of 80 gsm A4 paper (for example) as follows:
CAUTION!
Allow at least 5 seconds between turning the printer ON after
turning it OFF. A shorter time interval between turning ON/OFF
operations may cause printer power failure.
Do not turn the printer OFF while it is printing as this may
result in damage to the print head.
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1. Turn the printer Power Switch to OFF.
2. Set the Paper Type Lever to cut sheet.
3. Remove the Top Cover and set the Paper Thickness Lever to
position 1.
4. Press and hold the LF/FF and the LOAD/EJECT buttons and turn
the Power Switch to ON. The amber ALARM indicator should be
illuminated to indicate that there is no paper in the printer.
5. With the long side of the paper against the paper guide, insert
the paper carefully into the printer. The printer will automatically
grip the paper and start the test print.
NOTE
If required, you can pause the test print by pressing the SEL button
and then resume the test print by again pressing the SEL button.
6. When the test print has completed, the paper is automatically
ejected.
NOTE
If you want to stop the test print for any reason, press the SEL
button followed by the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper. Turn
the printer Power Switch to OFF.
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ConneCting to a Computer
In this section you will interconnect your printer and computer, install the
printer driver in your computer and print a test page.
interfaCes
Your printer is equipped with three data interfaces:
CAUTION!
Do not use more than one of the following data interface
methods to connect to your PC.
Parallel: for direct connection to a PC. This port requires a bi-
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directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) parallel cable.
Serial: for direct connection to a PC. This port requires a bi-
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directional RS232C serial interface cable.
USB: for connection to a PC running Windows 98 or above. This
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port requires a shielded cable less than 5m long conforming to
USB version 2.0.
NOTE
Interface cables are not supplied with your printer.
interConneCtion
1. Ensure that both printer and computer are turned OFF.
2. Connect the required interface cable, serial (1), USB (2), or
parallel (3), to the printer and then to the computer.
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Break off the tabs (4) to allow the cables to sit neatly underneath
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the printer.
3. Turn ON the printer.
4. Turn ON the computer.
installing the printer driver
Insert the Drivers CD into your computer and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the printer driver for use with your printer.
printing a test page
As an example, using Windows XP:
1. Use Start > Printers and Faxes to show the Printers and Faxes
2. Highlight the driver for your printer.
3. Use File > Properties to show the Properties window.
4. On the General tab, click the Print Test Page button.
5. Ensure that a test page has printed, verifying your printer -
window.
computer setup.
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Printing from a comPuter
When printing to your printer from, for example, a Windows application
on your computer, make your printing selections from the driver windows
that appear on screen. These driver windows have been designed to be
easy to use and intuitive while supplementary on-line help is available
by clicking each window Help button.
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Utilities
Overview
The following utilities are available for your printer.
Dot Impact Printer Utilities (OKI DIPUS)
Status Monitor
Menu Setup Utility
Top of Form Setup Utility
Button Setup Utility
Accessing
You may access the utilities
via the CD shipped with the printer
Here is a list of the utilities provided on the CD shipped with your printer.
Dot Impact Printer Utilities (OKI DIPUS)
Status Monitor
Menu Setup Utility
Top of Form Setup Utility
Button Setup Utility
DescriptiOn Of Utilities
1. OKI DIPUS (Dot Impact Printer Utilities)
This is a set of utilities that allow you to control the printer from
your computer. These utilities support Windows operating
systems using parallel, USB, or network connections. See the
help for details on using these utilities.
The utilities are:
Status Monitor
Menu Setup Utility
Top of Form Setup Utility
Button Setup Utility
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InstallIng the utIlItIes
WIndoWs
Utilities on the CD
Load the utilities from the CD supplied with your printer.
oKI dIPus (dot ImPact PrInter utIlItIes)
general InformatIon
This is a set of utilities that allow you to control the printer from your
computer. These utilities support Windows operating systems using
parallel, USB, or network connections.
The utilities are:
Status Monitor
Menu Setup Utility
Top of Form Setup Utility
Button Setup Utility
hoW to Install
Start setup.exe in the “Service/Utilities/OKI DIPUS” folder of the CD.
addItIonal InformatIon
See the Help for details on using these utilities.
status monItor
The Status Monitor is a small background program that keeps
track of the state of your printer. It tells you when the printer is
functioning normally, when there is a problem, such as a paper jam or
communication error, and when consumables are running low.
Normally, the Status Monitor appears on the task bar as an icon, which
changes color to show the printer’s status. You can set it to pop up in a
window when an alert or error condition occurs.
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Menu Setup utility
This utility lets you change your printer’s menu settings from your
computer. You can also save frequently-used settings to a file on your
computer for quick resetting.
top of forM Setup utility
This utility lets you set the top of form from your computer for each
available paper path. You can also save frequently-used settings to a file
on your computer for quick resetting.
Button Setup utility
This utility lets you disable buttons on the printer from your computer.
It is mainly for use by administrators to keep multiple users from
accidentally changing settings on the printer.
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PaPer handling
This section describes how to use cut sheet paper and continuous forms
in your printer.
loading cut sheet PaPer
1. Ensure that the printer is turned ON.
NOTE
If there are any continuous forms in the printer, eject them as
described in "Removing continuous forms" on page 32.
2. Ensure the Paper Type Lever (1) is set to Cut Sheet .
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3. Set the left paper margin by adjusting the Paper Guide (1).
Position the edge of the Paper Guide (1) at the tip of the Printed
Line Marker arrow (2) on the Paper Tray.
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4. Remove the Top Cover and set the Paper Thickness Lever (1) to
suit the paper. See "Setting the Paper Thickness lever" on page
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CAUTION!
If the Paper Thickness Lever setting does not match the paper
being used, paper feeding and printing may not work properly.
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5. With the printing side facing downwards, into the printer and the
left edge aligned with the Paper Guide (1), carefully insert the
paper on the Paper Tray (2) into the printer until it is gripped.
Insert the paper with both hands and push it in gently.
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NOTE
• When a pasted billing slip is peeled off and used, bending of
the sheet may occur after printing (or at the time of feeding) due
to the paste remaining on the top of the slip. So, at the time of
peeling off, remove the paste and straighten out the curl.
• Crease may occur when thinner media than standard ones like
A4 feather paper are used.
• When thin media are used, the sheet may be rolled into the roller
after ejecting. Remove the ejected paper before starting the next
printing, or the ejected paper may be rolled into the roller.
• Do not print on the printing prohibited portion at the bottom of the
paper. Such printing may result in irregular printing, damage to
the media or jam.
• Ensure that the paper is accurately aligned along the Paper
Guide to avoid the possibility of skew printing.
• When printing an envelope, do not fold up the flap. A flap aligned
along the Paper Guide can lead to skew printing.
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ejecting cut sheet PaPer
When the printer reaches the end of the cut sheet page it automatically
ejects the page. If required, add another sheet for the printer to continue
printing from where it left off.
To eject a cut sheet left in the printer, carry out the following:
1. Press the SEL button to put the printer off-line.
2. Press the LOAD/EJECT button and the paper is ejected to the
Paper Tray.
NOTE
Paper longer than A4 length (297 mm) may overlap and possibly fall
off the Paper Tray.
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loading continuous forms
3cm
75cm
60cm
setting uP continuous forms
To avoid paper feeding problems, carry out the following:
1. Check your printer is on a surface approximately 75 cm above
the floor.
2. Position the continuous forms supply directly below the printer,
no more than 3 cm left or right of the printer paper path.
3. Ensure the rear of the printer is close to and parallel with the
edge of the surface and at least 60 cm from any wall.
feeding continuous forms
1. Ensure that the printer is turned ON.
NOTE
If there is a cut sheet in the printer, eject it as described in "Ejecting
cut sheet paper" on page 24.
2. Set the Paper Type Lever to Continuous Forms .
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3. Remove the Top Cover and set the Paper Thickness Lever (1) to
suit the paper. See "Setting the Paper Thickness lever" on page
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NOTE
If the Paper Thickness Lever setting does not match the paper being
used, paper feeding and printing may not work properly.
4. Remove the Paper Tray and Input Tray together, by gripping
the Input Tray at both sides and pulling it up and away from the
printer.
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5. Lift the locking lever (1) of the left Pin Tractor and slide the Pin
Tractor as required to adjust the paper position.
Press the locking lever back down to lock the Pin Tractor in the
desired position.
1
6. Lift the locking lever (1) of the right Pin Tractor and slide the Pin
Tractor to the required position to accommodate the width of the
continuous forms to be used. Move the rear paper guide (2) to
midway between the left (3) and right (4) Pin Tractors.
3
2
4
1
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7. Open the left and right Pin Tractor covers and feed the
continuous forms in the direction of the arrows, locating the
sprocket holes in the forms onto the sprocket pins.
Ensure that the forms are properly aligned on the sprocket pins,
then close the covers.
8. Adjust the right Pin Tractor to accommodate the width of the
continuous forms, taking care that the forms are held neither too
loosely nor too tightly between the Pin Tractors. Press the locking
lever down to lock the right Pin Tractor in the desired position.
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9. Replace the Input Tray and Paper Tray by fitting the Input Tray
into the gooves at the back of the printer and pushing gently
forward until the tray clips into place.
10. Press the LOAD/EJECT button. The continuous forms will be
taken into the printer and positioned at the first line print position
and the SEL indicator will illuminate.
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NOTE
Pin tractor
Pin tractor
Paper guide
Paper guide (L)
• Specific kind of media may affect the accuracy of relining due
to passage load of the media. In this case, use the printer with
Paper Guide erected.
• Specific kind of media may cause slipping and the last sheet
may not be ejected. Confirm well before using.
Paper Guide: Paper Guide; erected
normal (Relining accuracy will be improved.)
• When using Bottom Tractor, parts of sheets put together by the
stapler may stick together, thus feeding two pages at the same
time, resulting in paper jam. In this case, unfasten the pile of
sheets before feeding. Further, if jams occur due to the pile of
the paper, use of Rear Tractor is recommended.
• When continuous paper of 3-4”
width is used, move Paper
Guide (L) to the middle of the
paper.
• Under the circumstance of high
temperature and high humidity,
the paper become frail and
galley of sprocket hole and
paper jam tend to occur.
When the paper is to be set
in Tractor, adjust the position
of Tractor so that will not get
loose or too tense. (Fit the pin
of Tractor with the center of the
sprocket hole.)
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tearing off continuous forms
1
2
1. With the SEL indicator illuminated, press and hold the LF/FF
button to move the continuous form to the next page.
2. Press TEAR to align the tear-off perforations on the form with the
paper cutter on the printer.
3. Carefully tear off the forms along the tear-off perforations using
the paper cutter as a guide. Using excessive force may result in
tearing at a position other than the tear-off perforations.
4. Press the TEAR button to reposition the continuous forms in the
printer back to the first line print position.
aligning the tear-off Perforations
If the tear-off perforations are not aligned with the paper cutter, align
them as follows:
1. Remove the Top Cover of your printer.
2. With the SEL indicator illuminated, press and hold the TEAR
button to move the tear-off perforations to the paper cutter.
3. Check the position of the tear-off perforations (1) relative to the
paper cutter (2).
(a) To advance the forms, continue to hold down the TEAR
button and then the SEL button.
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(b) To retract the forms, continue to hold down the TEAR
button and the LF/FF button.
NOTE
If a movement greater than +- 0.18 mm (1/144 in) for ML1120 Plus and
+-0.14 mm (1/180 in) for ML1190 Plus is specified, the above adjustment
cannot be made.
4. Release the buttons after the tear-off perforations have been
aligned with the paper cutter.
removing continuous forms
1. Tear off the continuous forms. See "Tearing off continuous forms"
on page 31.
2. Press the SEL button to set the printer off-line and reposition the
continuous forms in the printer.
3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to move the front edge of the
continuous forms backwards to the Pin Tractors.
NOTE
If sprocket holes of the last page of the forms disengage from
the sprocket pins, do not attempt to eject the paper to avoid the
possibility of a paper jam.
4. Remove the Input Tray by gripping it at both sides and pulling it
up and away from the printer.
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5. Lift the Pin Tractor covers and remove the forms.
6. Close the Pin Tractor covers.
7. Replace the Input Tray and Paper Tray by fitting the Input Tray
into the gooves at the back of the printer and pushing gently
forward until the tray clips into place.
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how to use Bottom tractor
Access cover Assy
Pull up Assy
1. Remove the access cover.
2. Remove the pull up Assy.
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3. Remove the sheet guide Assy.
SheetguideAssy
4. Remove the left and right knobs of the tractor Assy.
Tractor Assy
Knob
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5. Fix the sheet guide Assy.
SheetguideAssy
6. Fit the U ditch of the tractor Assy to post , turn it in the direction
of using the post as fulcrum and lock it to the printer proper.
Tractor Assy
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7. Insert the paper from the paper insertion opening as shown in the
diagram.
Paper insertion opening
8. Set the paper to the tractor Assy. (As regards the ways of
choosing the paper size and setting, see the paper setting of the
rear tractor.
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9. Turn the AC switch on, push down the LF/FF switch and align the
heading position.
CAUTION!
In aligning the heading position, if aligned by turning the
platen knob in the direction of , the pitch between the first and
second lines may get narrower. Be sure to finish aligning by
pushing down the LF/FF switch.
Platen knob
AC switch
LF/FF switch
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cursor
10. Move the cursor in conformity with the width of the paper.
* When a sheet of narrow width is to be used, set the cursor as
shown in the diagram.
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CAUTION!
Platen
Platen
When to use the media of narrow width(3-4inches) by bottom
tractor, set the media inside the platen. If the media is set
outside the platen, a crease may occur to the paper.
11. Fix the access cover Assy. (The access cover B will not close
tightly.)
Access cover Assy
Access cover B
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Setting the PaPer thickneSS lever
There are 6 lever positions, the first 5 for printing purposes and the sixth
to facilitate ribbon replacement.
Set the Paper Thickness lever for different paper types as follows:
PAPER TYPE LEVER POSITION
1 2 3 4 5 - 6
Cut sheet paper See below
52 - 80 gsm X
81 - 127 gsm X
Envelope X
Carbon paper or Pressure- sensitive
paper (40 gsm)
2 part X
3 part X
4 part X
5 part X
Set the Paper Thickness lever for overall paper thickness as follows:
OVERALL PAPER THICKNESS LEVER POSITION
0.06 - 0.10 mm 1
0.11 - 0.18 mm 2
0.19 - 0.25 mm 3
0.26 - 0.32 mm 4
0.33 - 0.39 mm 5
0.40 - 0.46 mm 6
See below
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Operating instructiOns
cOntrOl panel
Ml1120 Plus
The status/alarm indicators and button switches on the control panel
allow you to check printer status and control the printer.
1 2
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Indicators
INDICATOR STATUS MEANING
SEL ON
ALARM ON
STATUS
ON
OFF
Flashing
OFF
Flashing
OFF
Flashing
Indicates font settings.
For character pitch setting:
For print mode setting:
Printer is on-line i.e. is available to print
Printer is off-line i.e. is not available to print
• When flashing together with the ALARM
indicator, printing cannot be resumed at
this stage. Turn the power OFF, verify that
the carriage moves properly, then turn the
power ON again.
If the problem is still there after you turn
the power ON again, contact your dealer.
• Indicates Print Suppress status.
• Indicates Head Thermal Alarm status.
• Indicates Power Save mode (long-cycle
flashing)
If printing, indicates lack of paper, i.e. no
paper present.
Paper present status
• Paper jam alarm status
• Media switch alarm status
• When flashing together with the SEL
indicator, printing cannot be resumed at
this stage. Turn the power OFF, verify that
the carriage moves properly, then turn the
power ON again.
If the problem is still there after you turn
the power ON again, contact your dealer.
: NLQ
: Utility
: HSD
: SSD
: 10CPI
: 12CPI
: 15CPI
: 17CPI
: 20CPI
: Proportional
: Normal
: High-Speed
: Quiet
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Ml1190 Plus
1 2 3
The status/alarm indicators and button switches on the control panel
allow you to check printer status and control the printer.
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Indicators
INDICATOR STATUS MEANING
SEL ON
ALARM ON
STATUS
ON
OFF
Flashing
OFF
Flashing
OFF
Flashing
Indicates font settings.
For character pitch setting:
Printer is on-line i.e. is available to print
Printer is off-line i.e. is not available to print
• When flashing together with the ALARM
indicator, printing cannot be resumed at
this stage. Turn the power OFF, verify that
the carriage moves properly, then turn the
power ON again.
If the problem is still there after you turn
the power ON again, contact your dealer.
• Indicates Print Suppress status.
• Indicates Head Thermal Alarm status.
• Indicates Power Save mode (long-cycle
flashing)
If printing, indicates lack of paper, i.e. no
paper present.
Paper present status
• Paper jam alarm status
• Media switch alarm status
• When flashing together with the SEL
indicator, printing cannot be resumed at
this stage. Turn the power OFF, verify that
the carriage moves properly, then turn the
power ON again.
If the problem is still there after you turn
the power ON again, contact your dealer.
: LQ Courier
: LQ Roman
: LQ Swiss
: LQ Swiss Bold
: LQ Orator
: LQ Gothic
: LQ Prestige
: Utility
: HSD
: 10CPI
: 12CPI
: 15CPI
: 17CPI
: 20CPI
: Proportional
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ButtOns
BUTTON STATUS FUNCTION
SEL On-line Sets the printer to off-line.
Off-line Sets the printer to on-line and disalarms
LF/FF On-line and off-line Feeds paper by one line. Holding the
LOAD/EJECT On-line and off-line
TEAR On-line and off-line
SEL+POWER
ON Switch
LOAD/
EJECT+SEL
LOAD/
EJECT+LF/ FF
TEAR+ SEL On-line and off-line Microfeed down 0.18 mm (1/144 in)
TEAR+ LF/ FF On-line and off-line Microfeed down 0.18 mm (1/144 in)
SEL+TEAR On-line and off-line Quieter print mode
Continuous Forms
mode
On-line and off-line
Cut sheet manual mode
Continuous Forms
mode
On-line and off-line
Cut sheet manual mode
On-line and off-line Microfeed down 0.18 mm (1/144 in)
On-line and off-line Microfeed down 0.18 mm (1/144 in)
the printer.
button down results in continuous form
fed until first line of next page.
Feed paper if it is not fed.
If the continuous form is in position, press
to retract the form to the Pin Tractors.
(If the sprocket holes of the last page of
the form disengage from the sprocket
pins, do not attempt to eject the paper as
a paper jam may result.)
Ejects the cut sheet
Delivers the continuous form to the cut
position. If the button is pressed again or
data is received, the original form position
is restored.
Ineffective
Enters menu mode.
for ML1120 Plus and 0.14 mm (1/180 in) for
ML1190 Plus step.
for ML1120 Plus and 0.14 mm (1/180 in) for
ML1190 Plus step.
for ML1120 Plus and 0.14 mm (1/180 in) for
ML1190 Plus step at tear-off position only.
for ML1120 Plus and 0.14 mm (1/180 in) for
ML1190 Plus step at tear-off position only.
Each press of the button pair progresses
the printer through Quieter print mode
> High multipart print mode
> Normal print mode
(Effective only for ML1120 Plus)
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setting Menu values
The following information explains the printer settings and how you can
change them. Printer items and their values are printed for reference.
cOnfirMing current settings
To print the current menu settings, use a cut sheet of A4 paper or
continuous forms of width at least 254 mm. In this example, a sheet of
A4 paper is used.
1. Set the Paper Type lever to cut sheet mode.
2. To activate menu mode, carry out one of the following:
While holding down the SEL button set the printer Power Switch
to ON.
3. Place the cut sheet on the Paper Tray. The cut sheet passes
through the printer. Once ejected, place the cut sheet in the
Paper Tray again. The printer will print the first menu option.
4. Press the TEAR button to print out the current menu settings.
5. Exit or proceed to change menu settings:
(a) To exit menu settings confirmation, save the current
settings and eject the paper, press LOAD EJECT
continuously while pressing TEAR and press LF/FF .
(b) To change menu settings, see
"Menu setting" on page 48.
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Menu setting
NOTE
Before changing menu settings, you may wish to print the current
menu settings as in "Confirming current settings" on page 47.
Set menu item values (printed out for reference as you proceed) as
follows:
1. Press SEL and switch the printer ON to activate Menu mode.
2. Press SEL button (or TEAR and SEL button together) to step
forward (backward) through the menu groups to the required
group.
3. Press LF/FF button (or TEAR and LF/FF button together) to step
forward (backward) through the menu items to the required item.
4. To change the setting for a selected item, press LOAD/EJECT
(or TEAR and LOAD/EJECT button together) through the setting
values to the required setting.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as required to change settings for other
items.
6. To exit menu setting, press LOAD EJECT continuously while
pressing TEAR and press LF/FF to save the new settings and
exit menu setting mode.
NOTE
Switching the printer OFF does not save the new settings.
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Ml1120 Plus
Menu items and settings
In the menu settings tables below, factory default settings are shown in
bold.
MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Printer control
menu
Font menu Print Mode Select qualit y of ANK
Symbol sets
menu
Emulation Mode Select EPSON mode, IBM
Draft Mode Select HSD or SSD. HSD
Pitch Select character pitch. 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15
Proportional
Spacing
Style Select either font style. Normal, Italics
Size Select the character scale
Character Set Select either ANK
Language Set Select a language
Zero Character Select either print font
mode, or ML mode.
characters.
Select whether to use
propor tional spacing or
not.
size.
character code table.
character set.
pattern to receive a zero
character located at 30H
in ANK code or at AA30H
in a single-byte code.
IBM
EPSON
ML
NLQ Courier
NLQ Gothic
DRAFT
Utilit y
SSD
CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 CPI
Yes
No
Single, Double
Standard
Line Graphics
Block Graphics
(displayed for ML
emulation only)
Set I
Set II (displayed for
IBM and EPSON
emulation only)
American
German, British,
Danish I, Swedish,
Italian, Spanish I,
Japanese,
Norwegian, Danish
II, Spanish II, Latin
American, French
Canadian, Dutch,
Publisher
Unslashed
Slashed
, French,
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Symbol sets
menu
Rear feed
menu
Code Page Select a code page. USA
Line Spacing Select line feed pitch. 6 LPI
Form Tear-Off Select manual or auto as
Skip Over
Perforation
Page Length Select the length of a
Cut position
adjust
TOF adjust
(continuous)
the method to advance
a continuous form to the
form tear-off position.
Select whether to skip over
perforation or not. (When a
skip over perforation setup
command is received,
the received command is
given priority.)
continuous form.
Select an adjustment value
for the position to cut the
end of a continuous form.
(In 1/144 in increments)
Select an adjustment
value for the reference
position in regard to
the TOF position of a
continuous form.
The position moves to the
rear of the form by [+] and
to the top of the form by [ -]
in 1/144 in increments.
Canada French
Multilingual
Portugal
Norway
BRASCII
Abicomp
Multilingual 858
ISO 8859 -15
8 LPI
Manual
0.5 sec
1.0 sec
2.0 sec
25.4 mm(1 )
No
279.4 mm(11 )
296.3 mm(11 2/3 )
304.8 mm (12 )
355.6 mm (14 )
431.8 mm(17 )
76.2 mm (3 )
82.6 mm(3.25 )
84.7 mm(10/3 )
88.9 mm (3.5 )
93.1 mm(11/3 )
101.6 mm(4 )
127.0 mm( 5 )
139.7 mm(5.5 )
152.4 mm(6 )
177.8 mm(7 )
203.2 mm(8 )
215.9 mm(8.5 )
-20 - -1
0
+20 - +1
-20 - -1
0
+20 - +1
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Rear feed
menu
Bottom feed
menu
Continuous paper
top of form
Line Spacing Select line feed pitch. 6 LPI
Skip Over
Perforation
Page Length
Select the reference
position for the TOF
position when auto loading
continuous form paper
from the rear of the printer.
(Up to the mid-section of
characters in the first line.)
Select whether to skip over
perforation or not. (When a
skip over perforation setup
command is received,
the received command is
given priority.)
Select the length of a
continuous form.
2.12 mm (1/12 )
4.23 mm (1/6 )
6.35 mm (1/4 )
8.47 mm (1/3 )
10.58 mm (5 /12 )
12.70 mm (1/2 )
14.82 mm (7/12 )
16.93 mm (2 /3 )
19.05 mm (3/4 )
21.17 mm (5/6 )
23.28 mm (11/12 )
25.40 mm (1 )
27.52 mm (13/12 )
Use top of form
8 LPI
25.4 mm(1 )
No
279.4 mm(11 )
296.3 mm(11 2/3 )
304.8 mm (12 )
355.6 mm (14 )
431.8 mm(17 )
76.2 mm (3 )
82.6 mm(3.25 )
84.7 mm(10/3 )
88.9 mm (3.5 )
93.1 mm(11/3 )
101.6 mm(4 )
127.0 mm( 5 )
139.7 mm(5.5 )
152.4 mm(6 )
177.8 mm(7 )
203.2 mm(8 )
215.9 mm(8.5 )
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Top feed menu Line Spacing Select line feed pitch. 6 LPI
Page Length Select the page length of
Top feed wait
time
Page length
control
Cut sheet auto
eject Position
TOF adjust
(Cut Sheet)
cut paper.
Select the waiting time
between setting paper
on the tray and feeding it
while the printer is waiting
for paper to be fed in cutpaper manual feed mode.
Control the page length of
cut paper.
Select a printable area at
the bottom of cut sheets of
paper in cut-paper mode
(the character centre
position).
Select an adjustment
value for the reference
position in regard to the
TOF position of cut-paper/
passbooks.
The position moves to the
rear of the form by [+] and
to the top of the form by [ -]
in 1/144 in increments.
8 LPI
279.4 mm(11 )
296.3 mm (11 2/ 3 )
304.8 mm (12 )
355.6 mm (14 )
431.8 mm(17 )
76.2 mm (3 )
82.6 mm(3.25 )
84.7 mm(10/3 )
88.9 mm (3.5 )
93.1 mm(11/3 )
101.6 mm(4 )
127.0 mm( 5 )
139.7 mm(5.5 )
152.4 mm(6 )
177.8 mm(7 )
203.2 mm(8 )
215.9 mm(8.5 )
Invalid
0.5 sec
1.0 sec
2.0 sec
by MENU setting
by Actual page
length
6.35 mm (3 /12 )
12.70 mm(6 /12 )
14.82 mm (7/12 )
-20 - -1
0
+20 - +1
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Top feed menu Cut sheet top of
form
Cut sheet LF
adjust
Set-up menu Graphics Select the printing
7 or 8 Bits
Graphics
Receive buffer
size
Paper out
override
Print Registration 1Adjust the print starting
Print Registration 2Adjust the print starting
Print Registration 3Adjust the print starting
Select the reference
position for the TOF
position when feeding cutpaper in manual mode.
(Up to the mid-section of
characters in the first line.)
Adjust a line feed amount
in cut-paper mode.
direction when bit image
graphics print data exists
in a line.
Set the graphics data unit
to 7 or 8 bits.
(ML emulation only)
Select size of the received
buffer.
Select whether to detect
paper end or not.
position on printing in the
reverse direction. (The
position moves to the
right or left in 1/ 720 in
increments.)
position on printing in the
reverse direction. (The
position moves to the
right or left in 1/ 720 in
increments.)
position on printing in the
reverse direction. (The
position moves to the
right or left in 1/ 720 in
increments.)
2.12 mm (1/12 )
4.23 mm (1/6 )
6.35 mm (1/4 )
8.47 mm (1/3 )
10.58 mm (5 /12 )
12.70 mm (1/2 )
14.82 mm (7/12 )
16.93 mm (2 /3 )
19.05 mm (3/4 )
21.17 mm (5/6 )
23.28 mm (11/12 )
25.40 mm (1 )
27.52 mm (13/12 )
Use top of form
-14 - -1
0
+14 - +1
Bi-directional
Uni-directional
8
7
1line
32 K
64 K
No
Yes
-10 - -1
0
+10 - +1
-10 - -1
0
+10 - +1
-10 - -1
0
+10 - +1
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Set-up menu 7 or 8 Bits Data
Word
Operator panel
function
Reset inhibit Set whether to enable
Print suppress
effective
Auto LF Select whether to perform
Auto CR Select whether to perform
Print DEL Code Set whether 7FH code
SI select pitch (10
CPI)
SI select Pitch
(12 CPI)
Time out print Select valid or invalid. Valid
Auto Select Select whether to
Host Interface Select interface settings. Auto Interface
Set the character code
and graphics data units to
7 or 8 bits.
(ML emulation only)
Select full or limited
operation.
or disable an initial
command.
Set whether to enable or
disable a print suppress
setup command.
auto LF operation or not
upon receiving a CR code.
auto CR operation upon
receiving a carriage return
command.
(IBM emulation only)
is printed with DEL mark
or not.
(ML emulation only)
Set how to handle an SI
command received in 10
CPI mode.
(IBM emulation only)
Set how to handle an SI
command received in 12
CPI mode.
(IBM emulation only)
automatically set Select
Mode after paper feeding
or not.
8
7
Full operation
Limited operation
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
15 CPI
17.1 CPI
12 CPI
20 CPI
Invalid
Yes
No
Parallel
USB
Serial
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Set-up menu I/F Time out Select timeout time for
ESC SI Pitch Set the contents of ESC
Print Style Set quiet printing and print
Select quiet
mode
Reverse Feed
Control
Centering
position
(continuous)
Centering
position (cut
sheet)
Power Save Time Select the time to enter
Paper End Select whether a printer
auto inter facing.
SI commands. (IBM
emulation only)
speed.
Select the type of quiet
mode.
Set reverse feeding. TOF stop
Set the centering position
for the print head by the
number of characters of
10CPI ANK.
Set the centering position
for the print head by the
number of characters of
10CPI ANK.
the Power Save mode.
status where no paper is
loaded is set to SEL or
DESEL.
15 sec
30 sec
45 sec
1 min
2 min
3 min
4 min
5 min
17.1 CPI
20 CPI
Normal
High Speed
Quiet
Mode 1
Mode 2
TOF over
Default
Mode1
Mode2
Default
Mode1
Mode2
5 min
10 min
15 min
30 min
60 min
On-line
Off-line
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Parallel I /F I-Prime Set I-Prime signal
Auto Feed XT Set whether to enable
Bi-Direction Set whether to enable
Serial I /F
Parity Set parity. None
Serial Data 7/8
Bits
Protocol Set protocols. DTR
Diagnostic Test Set/ Cancel loop testing of
Baud Rate Set the transmission
DTR Signal Set whether to switch
Busy Time Set the minimum time
control of the Centronics
interface.
or disable Auto Feed XT
signal of the Centronics
interface.
(EPSON emulation only)
or disable Two-way
communication of the
Centronics interface.
Set serial data length. 8 bit
the serial interface.
speed of the serial
interface.
the DTR signal of the
serial interface by Select/
Deselect or hold it after
power-on.
it takes to switch from
a busy state to a ready
state.
Invalid
Buffer Print
Buffer Clear
Valid
Invalid
Enable
Disable
Odd
Even
Ignore
7 bit
X-ON/X-OFF
DTR & X-ON/X-OFF
No
Yes
9,600 bps
4,800 bps
2,400 bps
1,200 bps
600 bps
300 bps
19,200 bps
Ready on Power UP
Ready on Select
0.2 se c
1.0 sec
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Ml1190 Plus
Menu items and settings
In the menu settings tables below, factory default settings are shown in
bold.
MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Printer control
menu
Font menu Print Mode Select qualit y of ANK
Symbol sets
menu
Emulation Mode Select EPSON LQ mode,
Pitch Select character pitch. 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15
Proportional
Spacing
Style Select either font style. Normal, Italics
Size Select the character scale
Character Set Select either ANK
Language Set Select a language
Zero Character Select either print font
IBM PPR mode, or IBM
AGM mode.
characters.
Select whether to use
propor tional spacing or
not.
size.
character code table.
character set.
pattern to receive a zero
character located at 30H
in ANK code or at AA30H
in a single-byte code.
EPSON LQ
IBM PPR
IBM AGM
LQ Courier
LQ Roman
LQ Swiss
LQ Swiss Bold
LQ Orator
LQ Gothic
LQ Prestige
Utility
HSD
CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 CPI
Yes
No
Single, Double
Set I
Set II
American
German, British,
Danish I, Swedish,
Italian, Spanish I,
Japanese,
Norwegian, Danish
II, Spanish II, Latin
American, French
Canadian, Dutch,
Publisher
Unslashed
Slashed
, French,
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Symbol sets
menu
Rear feed
menu
Code Page Select a code page. USA
Line Spacing Select line feed pitch. 6 LPI
Form Tear-Off Select manual or auto as
Skip Over
Perforation
Page Length Select the length of a
Cut position
adjust
TOF adjust
(continuous)
the method to advance
a continuous form to the
form tear-off position.
Select whether to skip over
perforation or not. (When a
skip over perforation setup
command is received,
the received command is
given priority.)
continuous form.
Select an adjustment value
for the position to cut the
end of a continuous form.
(In 1/180 in increments)
Select an adjustment
value for the reference
position in regard to
the TOF position of a
continuous form.
The position moves to the
rear of the form by [+] and
to the top of the form by [ -]
in 1/180 in increments.
Canada French
Multilingual
Portugal
Norway
BRASCII
Abicomp
Multilingual 858
ISO 8859 -15
8 LPI
Manual
0.5 sec
1.0 sec
2.0 sec
25.4 mm(1 )
No
279.4 mm(11 )
296.3 mm(11 2/3 )
304.8 mm (12 )
355.6 mm (14 )
431.8 mm(17 )
76.2 mm (3 )
82.6 mm(3.25 )
84.7 mm(10/3 )
88.9 mm (3.5 )
93.1 mm(11/3 )
101.6 mm(4 )
127.0 mm( 5 )
139.7 mm(5.5 )
152.4 mm(6 )
177.8 mm(7 )
203.2 mm(8 )
215.9 mm(8.5 )
-30 - -1
0
+30 - +1
-30 - -1
0
+30 - +1
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Rear feed
menu
Bottom feed
menu
Continuous paper
top of form
Line Spacing Select line feed pitch. 6 LPI
Skip Over
Perforation
Page Length
Select the reference
position for the TOF
position when auto loading
continuous form paper
from the rear of the printer.
(Up to the mid-section of
characters in the first line.)
Select whether to skip over
perforation or not. (When a
skip over perforation setup
command is received,
the received command is
given priority.)
Select the length of a
continuous form.
2.12 mm (1/12 )
4.23 mm (1/6 )
6.35 mm (1/4 )
8.47 mm (1/3 )
10.58 mm (5 /12 )
12.70 mm (1/2 )
14.82 mm (7/12 )
16.93 mm (2 /3 )
19.05 mm (3/4 )
21.17 mm (5/6 )
23.28 mm (11/12 )
25.40 mm (1 )
27.52 mm (13/12 )
Use top of form
8 LPI
25.4 mm(1 )
No
279.4 mm(11 )
296.3 mm(11 2/3 )
304.8 mm (12 )
355.6 mm (14 )
431.8 mm(17 )
76.2 mm (3 )
82.6 mm(3.25 )
84.7 mm(10/3 )
88.9 mm (3.5 )
93.1 mm(11/3 )
101.6 mm(4 )
127.0 mm( 5 )
139.7 mm(5.5 )
152.4 mm(6 )
177.8 mm(7 )
203.2 mm(8 )
215.9 mm(8.5 )
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Top feed menu Line Spacing Select line feed pitch. 6 LPI
Page Length Select the page length of
Top feed wait
time
Page length
control
Cut sheet auto
eject Position
TOF adjust
(Cut Sheet)
cut paper.
Select the waiting time
between setting paper
on the tray and feeding it
while the printer is waiting
for paper to be fed in cutpaper manual feed mode.
Control the page length of
cut paper.
Select a printable area at
the bottom of cut sheets of
paper in cut-paper mode
(the character centre
position).
Select an adjustment
value for the reference
position in regard to the
TOF position of cut-paper/
passbooks.
The position moves to the
rear of the form by [+] and
to the top of the form by [ -]
in 1/180 in increments.
8 LPI
279.4 mm(11 )
296.3 mm (11 2/ 3 )
304.8 mm (12 )
355.6 mm (14 )
431.8 mm(17 )
76.2 mm (3 )
82.6 mm(3.25 )
84.7 mm(10/3 )
88.9 mm (3.5 )
93.1 mm(11/3 )
101.6 mm(4 )
127.0 mm( 5 )
139.7 mm(5.5 )
152.4 mm(6 )
177.8 mm(7 )
203.2 mm(8 )
215.9 mm(8.5 )
Invalid
0.5 sec
1.0 sec
2.0 sec
by MENU setting
by Actual page
length
6.35 mm (3 /12 )
12.70 mm(6 /12 )
14.82 mm (7/12 )
-30 - -1
0
+30 - +1
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Top feed menu Cut sheet top of
form
Cut sheet LF
adjust
Set-up menu Graphics Select the printing
Receive buffer
size
Paper out
override
Print Registration 1Adjust the print starting
Print Registration 2Adjust the print starting
Print Registration 3Adjust the print starting
Print Registration 4Adjust the print starting
Select the reference
position for the TOF
position when feeding cutpaper in manual mode.
(Up to the mid-section of
characters in the first line.)
Adjust a line feed amount
in cut-paper mode.
direction when bit image
graphics print data exists
in a line.
Select size of the received
buffer.
Select whether to detect
paper end or not.
position on printing in the
reverse direction. (The
position moves to the
right or left in 1/ 720 in
increments.)
position on printing in the
reverse direction. (The
position moves to the
right or left in 1/ 720 in
increments.)
position on printing in the
reverse direction. (The
position moves to the
right or left in 1/ 720 in
increments.)
position on printing in the
reverse direction. (The
position moves to the
right or left in 1/ 720 in
increments.)
2.12 mm (1/12 )
4.23 mm (1/6 )
6.35 mm (1/4 )
8.47 mm (1/3 )
10.58 mm (5 /12 )
12.70 mm (1/2 )
14.82 mm (7/12 )
16.93 mm (2 /3 )
19.05 mm (3/4 )
21.17 mm (5/6 )
23.28 mm (11/12 )
25.40 mm (1 )
27.52 mm (13/12 )
Use top of form
-14 - -1
0
+14 - +1
Bi-directional
Uni-directional
1line
32 K
64 K
No
Yes
-10 - -1
0
+10 - +1
-10 - -1
0
+10 - +1
-10 - -1
0
+10 - +1
-10 - -1
0
+10 - +1
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Set-up menu Operator panel
function
Reset inhibit Set whether to enable
Print suppress
effective
Auto LF
Auto CR Select whether to perform
SI select pitch (10
CPI)
SI select Pitch
(12 CPI)
Time out print Select valid or invalid. Valid
Auto Select Select whether to
Host Interface Select interface settings. Auto Interface
I/F Time Out Select timeout time for
Select full or limited
operation.
or disable an initial
command.
Set whether to enable or
disable a print suppress
setup command.
Select whether to perform
auto LF operation or not
upon receiving a CR code.
auto CR operation upon
receiving a carriage return
command.
IBM PPR and IBM AGM
emulation only
Set how to handle an SI
command received in 10
CPI mode.
IBM PPR and IBM AGM
emulation only
Set how to handle an SI
command received in 12
CPI mode.
IBM PPR and IBM AGM
emulation only
automatically set Select
Mode after paper feeding
or not.
auto inter facing.
Full operation
Limited operation
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
15 CPI
17.1 CPI
12 CPI
20 CPI
Invalid
Yes
No
Parallel
USB
Serial
15 sec
30 sec
45 sec
1 min
2 min
3 min
4 min
5 min
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Set-up menu Print Style Set quiet printing. Normal
Centering
position
(continuous)
Centering
position (cut
sheet)
Power Save Time Select the time to enter
Paper End Select whether a printer
Parallel I /F I-Prime Set I-Prime signal
Auto Feed XT Set whether to enable
Bi-Direction Set whether to enable
Serial I /F Parity Set parity. None
Serial Data 7/8
Bits
Protocol Set protocols. DTR
Diagnostic Test Set/ Cancel loop testing of
Set the centering position
for the print head by the
number of characters of
10CPI ANK.
Set the centering position
for the print head by the
number of characters of
10CPI ANK.
the Power Save mode.
status where no paper is
loaded is set to SEL or
DESEL.
control of the Centronic s
interface.
or disable Auto Feed X T
signal of the Centronics
interface.
(EPSON emulation only)
or disable Two-way
communication of the
Centronics interface.
Set serial data length. 8 bit
the serial interface.
Quiet
Default
Mode1
Mode2
Default
Mode1
Mode2
5 min
10 min
15 min
30 min
60 min
On-line
Off-line
Invalid
Buffer Print
Buffer Clear
Valid
Invalid
Enable
Disable
Odd
Even
Ignore
7 bit
X-ON/X-OFF
DTR & X-ON/X-OFF
No
Yes
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTING
Serial I /F Baud Rate Set the transmission
speed of the serial
interface.
DTR Signal Set whether to switch
the DTR signal of the
serial interface by Select/
Deselect or hold it after
power-on.
Busy Time Set the minimum time
it takes to switch from
a busy state to a ready
state.
9,600 bps
4,800 bps
2,400 bps
1,200 bps
600 bps
300 bps
19,200 bps
Ready on Power UP
Ready on Select
0.2 se c
1.0 sec
initialising Menu settings
To restore the menu settings to their initial values, carry out the steps
below.
NOTE
The values adjusted by the Adjustment menus are not initialised by
the following procedure.
1. Set the Power Switch to OFF.
2. Press and hold down the SEL and LF/FF buttons together and
then set the Power Switch to ON.
adjusting tOf pOsitiOn
Use the following procedure to set TOF to accord with the reference
position (23.28 mm (11/12 in)). The reference position refers to the first
line of the paper i.e. the position to which the printer feeds the paper
when automatically loading the paper.
NOTE
Adjusting of TOF can be done in cut sheet mode or continuous
forms mode.
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1. Print out the menu settings of the printer as in "Confirming
current settings" on page 47 and confirm that the TOF (in cut
sheet mode or continuous forms mode) is 23.28 mm (11/12 in).
2. Set the Paper Type lever to the required paper type.
3. When continuous forms are used, place the paper on the Pin
Tractor.
For cut sheet mode, do not insert the paper at this stage.
4. In continuous forms mode, press the LOAD/EJECT button.
In cut sheet mode, place the paper in the Paper Tray and press
LOAD/EJECT.
5. Press the following buttons to adjust the first printing line:
To feed the paper forward by a small amount, press and hold
down the LOAD/EJECT button and then press the SEL button.
To feed the paper backward by a small amount, press and hold
down the LOAD/EJECT button and then press the LF/FF button.
NOTE
If the specified correction range is more than +- 3.53 mm (20/144
in) for ML1120 Plus and + - 4.23 mm (30/180 in) for ML1190 Plus,
the paper cannot be moved.
When the paper is positioned at the required TOF, release the
buttons in Step 5 above.
NOTE
Do not turn the Platen Knob or switch off the printer during the
above procedure.
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printer speed settings
printer iMpact MOde
When switched ON, the printer enters the impact mode selected in
the menu. You can change this to normal speed, high speed and quiet
printing without using the menus as follows.
(This function is enable for ML1120 Plus.)
nOrMal speed printing
Use this for standard file printing operations.
1. Ensure the SEL indicator is illuminated.
2. Hold down the SEL button and press the TEAR button.
Status Indicator 1 turns off and Status Indicator 2 is illuminated.
HigH speed printing
Use this for high speed printing.
1. Ensure the SEL indicator is illuminated.
2. Hold down the SEL button and press the TEAR button.
Status Indicator 1 is illuminated and Status Indicator 2 turns off.
(High speed printing is applied only to the print of NLQ.)
Quiet printing
Use this for quieter printing.
1. Ensure the SEL indicator is illuminated.
2. Hold down the SEL button and press the TEAR button.
Status Indicator 1 and Status Indicator 2 are illuminated.
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setting tOf pOsitiOn at tHe place Of user’s cHOice
TOF position can be set at the place of user’s choice. The reference
position refers to the first line of the paper i.e. the position to which the
printer feeds the paper when automatically loading the paper.
NOTE
Adjusting of TOF can be done in cut sheet mode or continuous
forms mode.
1. Move Paper Lever to the position of the paper to be set.
2. Continuous paper: Set the paper in Pin Tractor.
Single sheets: Do not insert the paper.
3. Continuous paper: Push the LOAD/EJECT button and the paper
will be fed to the printer
Single sheets: Set the paper in the tray and the paper will be fed
to the printer.
4. Switch to the off line.
5. Push the LOAD/EJECT button continuously and adjust the
position of printing start by combining the following buttons.
Forward (minute reline): LOAD/EJECT button + SEL button
Rear (minute reline): LOAD/EJECT button + LF/FF button
NOTE
The range set for TOF is between 2.12mm(1/12 in) and
368/4mm (14.5 in). Outside the range, the paper can not be moved.
When the paper is positioned at the required TOF, release the
buttons in Step 5 above.
To save this position as the TOF, press and hold down the LOAD/
EJECT and the LF/FF buttons together for 3 seconds under the
Select condition.
NOTE
Do not turn the Platen Knob or switch off the printer during the
above procedure.
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TroubleshooTing
Clearing paper jams
CuT sheeT paper jammed in prinTer
WARNING!
Do not carry out any operations inside the printer with the
Power Switch set to ON.
1. Set the Power Switch to OFF.
2. Remove the Top Cover.
3. Set the Paper Thickness lever to the Replace Ribbon position
(position 6).
WARNING!
The Print Head may be hot after printing. Allow it to cool before
touching it.
4. Remove the ribbon cartridge. See "Changing a ribbon cartridge"
on page 79.
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5. Move the Print Head away from the paper.
6. Rotate the Platen Knob in the relevant direction and pull the cut
sheet out from the top of the printer.
7. If a paper fragment remains inside the printer:
(a) use tweezers to grip and extract it or
(b) insert a triple folded sheet from the Paper Tray and turn
the Platen Knob to pass the folded sheet through and
push out the paper fragment.
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8. When the paper jams are cleared, replace the ribbon cartridge
and replace the printer Top Cover.
9. Set the Power Switch to ON.
ConTinuous forms jammed in prinTer
WARNING!
Do not carry out any operations inside the printer with the
Power Switch set to ON.
1. Set the Power Switch to OFF.
2. Tear off any unprinted continuous forms.
3. Remove the Paper Tray and Input Tray together, by gripping
the Input Tray at both sides and pulling it up and away from the
printer.
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4. Raise each Pin Tractor cover and remove the continuous forms
from the Pin Tractors.
5. Rotate the Platen Knob and remove the forms from the front of
the printer.
6. If a form fragment remains inside the printer, place two or three
forms in a stack on the Pin Tractors and turn the Platen Knob to
push the fragment out of the printer.
7. When the paper jams are cleared, replace the Input Tray and
Paper Tray by fitting the Input Tray into the gooves at the back
of the printer and pushing gently forward until the tray clips into
place.
8. Set the Power Switch to ON.
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responding To alarm CondiTions
Use the following table for guidance on how to respond to indicated
alarm conditions.
INDICATOR ALARM MEANINGS AND ACTIONS
SEL ALARM
OFF ON Paper has run out. Add paper and press the SEL button.
OFF Flashing The Paper Type lever is wrongly set for the type of paper in
OFF Flashing Problem with cut sheet feeding. Remove the cut sheet.
OFF Flashing Print data is received but printing does not start because no
Flashing Flashing Printing cannot be resumed at this stage. Turn the power
use. Press the SEL button and set the Paper Type lever to
the correct position.
paper is being fed. Insert paper.
OFF, verify that the carriage moves properly, then turn the
power ON again.
If the problem is still there after you turn the power ON
again, contact your dealer.
responding To general problems
Use the following table to help you to identify symptoms with possible
causes and take suggested remedial actions.
PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
No power
No power The power cable is not
properly connected.
Power outlet problem or
power outage.
No printing takes place
SEL indicator is unlit. The printer driver is not
installed properly.
The printer has just
stopped printing.
There is no paper in the
printer.
Check the power cable is
properly connected at both
power outlet and printer.
Plug another appliance into
this outlet to check if it works.
Re-install the printer driver
correctly.
Press the SEL button.
Load paper.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
SEL indicator is
illuminated but no printing
takes place.
The print head is moving
but no printing takes
place.
Print position offset
The horizontal printing
position is offset.
Printing slows down
Print direction
changes suddenly to
unidirectional.
PE warning
The print carriage does
not operate.
Print blurring
The characters are too
pale to display properly
on the paper.
A line of print is missing. Broken wire pins. Contact your dealer.
Interface cable is
disconnected.
Wrong inter face cable has
been used.
The ribbon car tridge has
not been installed.
The star t position may
change after the printer is
powered on.
When the print head
overheats, the printer
automatically starts
unidirectional split printing.
There is contamination on
the carriage shaft.
The Paper Thickness lever
position does not match the
paper.
The printer is set to print at
high speed.
The ribbon has reached its
end of life.
The ribbon car tridge is not
installed correctly.
The ribbon has been
wound incorrectly.
The ribbon is not
transferring properly.
Reconnect the interface
cable.
Use correct interface cable.
Install the ribbon car tridge.
When the printer is powered
ON, switch from off-line mode
to on-line mode by pressing
the SEL but ton. Reset the
start position. You must set
the Power Switch to OFF
before you change the start
position.
When the print head
temperature drops sufficiently,
the printer will return to its
original operation.
Clean any paper dust and
contamination from the
carriage with a dry cloth.
Correct the Paper Thickness
lever setting.
Set the speed to normal.
Replace the ribbon by a new
one.
Reinstall the ribbon cartridge
correctly.
Replace the ribbon car tridge
by a new one.
Replace the ribbon car tridge
by a new one.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
The printout differs from the scre en display.
Printout of completely
different characters or
symbols.
Too high or too low TOF
(where printing starts).
Too large or small left
and/or right margins.
When continuous forms
are used, the content of a
single form is printed on
two forms.
When cut sheets are
used, the content of a
single sheet is printed on
two sheets.
The content of a single
line is printed in two lines.
When continuous forms
are used, several blank
lines appear in the
printout.
Incorrect print setup for the
user application.
The application control
codes for the previous print
operation are still enabled.
The input application
control signal is not correct.
The inter face cable is not
properly connected.
The TOF is not correctly
selected.
The left or right margin is
not correctly selected.
The paper length selected
in the application does not
match the physical paper
length.
The paper setting selected
in the application does not
match the physical paper
size.
It does not match the lines
per page as the printer
automatically detected.
The left and/or right
margins are not correctly
selected.
Tear-off perforation
spacing is selected.
Reselect print setup for the
applications according to
priority.
Initialise the printer.
Print in hex dump mode and
verify the data content. Make
corrections in the application.
Reconnect the cable
correctly.
Initialise the printer.
Select correct TOF for cut
sheet and continuous forms.
Select the first-line print
position and adjust the paper
top position.
Reselect the margin correctly
in the application.
Incorrect positions of the
Paper Guide or Pin Tractors.
Select and adjust the position
again depending on the paper
type.
Reselect the left and right
margins correctly in the
application.
Match the paper length
selected in the application
with the physical paper length
in use.
Match the paper setting
selected in the application
with the physical paper in use.
Leave enough top and bottom
margin in the application.
Correct the cut sheet LF
adjustment.
Reselect the left and right
margins correctly in the
application.
Cancel tear-off perforation
spacing.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
Broken and uneven
vertical lines.
Too large or small line
spacing.
Split print
Blanks appear in graphic
printout.
Blanks or deformed
characters appear in
double height t ype or
other extended t ypes.
Improper cut sheet feed
No paper feed.
The platen rotates
without paper feed, or
continuous forms instead
of cut sheets are fed.
Paper distortion.
Unable to eject. The LF/FF button is
Improper continuous forms feed.
No line feed, and no
paper feed.
This may happen in
bidirectional printing.
Line spacing is not
selected correctly.
This is a paper feed
error, which is especially
notable in printing regular
characters.
This is a paper feed error
due to line feeding in
printing a single character.
Sheets are located off the
paper guide.
Sheets are not loaded to
the end.
Sheets are not loaded to
the end.
The printer is in the
continuous forms mode.
Sheets are not loaded to
the end, or they are not
inserted straight.
Paper with wrinkles, folds
or other defects.
Paper not specified for the
printer.
pressed.
Paper is off the Pin
Tractors.
The adjust lever position
does not match the paper
type.
Use Print Registration in the
adjustment mode to adjust.
Reselect line spacing
correctly in the application.
This is not a failure.
This is not a failure.
Use the printer's built-in fonts
when you print important
documents or bills.
Load sheets with their left
edges against the paper
guide.
Load sheets to the end.
Load sheets to the end.
Eject the continuous forms
and select cut sheet mode for
the printer.
Load sheets to the end.
Change paper.
Use paper t ypes specified for
the printer.
Press the LOAD /EJECT
button.
Reload paper correctly.
Set the adjust lever to the
correct position.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
Paper distortion or jam. Forms are loaded with their
Several blank lines
appear in the printout.
The selected skip over
perforation spacing does
not match the physical
tear-off perforation
positions.
Abnormal switchover between cut sheet and continuous forms modes.
No cut sheet feed.
No continuous forms
feed.
Paper feed operations
for both cut sheets and
continuous forms are
actuated.
left holes out of line with
the right ones.
Inadequate distance
between the left and right
Pin Tractors, making for
loose paper.
Paper movement is
blocked.
Paper source is too far
from the printer.
Paper not specified for the
printer.
Skip over perforation
spacing is selected.
The paper length selected
in the application does not
match the physical paper
length.
The printer is in continuous
forms mode.
The printer is in cut sheet
mode.
The cut sheet is not
ejected.
Load forms with their left
holes in line with the right
ones.
Relocate the Pin Tractors to
tighten the paper.
Remove the blockage.
Move the paper source nearer
to the printer.
Use paper t ypes specified for
this printer.
Cancel the skip over
perforation spacing.
Match the paper length
selected in the application
with the physical paper length
in use.
Select the paper length
in number of lines in the
application.
Set the Paper Type lever to
cut sheet mode.
Set the Paper Type lever to
continuous forms mode.
Eject the cut sheet.
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Cleaning your printer
To keep your printer in good operating condition, you are advised to
clean it regularly.
WARNING!
Set the printer Power Switch to OFF and disconnect the power
cable from the printer before cleaning the printer.
printer exterior
CAUTION!
Keep the Top Cover closed to avoid the possibility of detergent
entering the printer
Clean the exterior of the printer as required, but at least every six
months or 300 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
1. Moisten a piece of cotton cloth with diluted neutral detergent and
carefully wipe the printer exterior.
printer interior
WARNING!
As the print head becomes hot during printing, allow it to cool
before carrying out any cleaning inside the printer.
Do not use any flammable solvents for cleaning the printer to
avoid any risk of fire or electric shock.
Clean the interior of the printer every 6 months or 300 hours of
operation, whichever comes first.
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Using a soft cloth, cotton swabs and a vacuum cleaner, clean the interior
of the printer as follows:
WHERE TO CLEAN WHAT TO CLEAN
The carriage and the area around it Clean and remove paper waste, dir t, dust
The paper travel sur face
and ribbon shreds.
CAUTION!
When you clean the interior of the printer with a vacuum
cleaner, do not attempt to clean any parts smaller than the
suction nozzle.
Do not clean any interior working parts with the suction nozzle
to avoid possible damage to the printer.
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Consumables and aCCessories
Consumables
When the printed image becomes faint or incomplete, replace the ribbon
cartridge.
Changing a ribbon Cartridge
CAUTION!
Only use genuine Oki Original consumables to ensure the
best quality and performance from your hardware. Non-Oki
Original products may damage your printer's performance and
invalidate your warranty.
WARNING!
Do not change the ribbon cartridge with the Power Switch set
to ON.
1. Set the Power Switch to OFF.
2. Set the Paper Thickness lever to Replace Ribbon (position 6).
3. Remove the Top Cover.
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WARNING!
1
2
3
The print head and area around it may be hot after printing.
Allow it to cool down before touching it.
4. Grip the ribbon cartridge with your fingers at each end and slope
it up and out to remove it from the carriage.
5. Dispose of the cartridge in accordance with your local guidelines.
6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its wrapping and note the
position of the Ribbon Guide (1), blue Knob (2) and Pin (3).
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7. In the direction indicated by the arrows, insert the pins at both
ends of the ribbon cartridge into the U grooves in the printer until
the ribbon cartridge is fully locked.
NOTE
It may be easier to mount the ribbon cartridge in place if you align
it with the topside of the grooves. Also, a slightly loose ribbon may
make it easier to mount the ribbon cartridge.
8. Hold the ribbon cartridgewith your fingers pressing on its ribbon
guide and slope it upward and inward along the guide rails until
the ribbon guide comes in line with the U slot at the top of the
cartridge.
9. Turn the blue knob anticlockwise (in the direction of the arrow) to
wind up the ribbon.
CAUTION!
Do not turn the knob clockwise as the ribbon might jam.
Make sure that the ribbon is not twisted or damaged when it
goes through the gap between the Print Head and the ribbon
guide.
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10. Replace the Top Cover.
11. Set the Paper Thickness lever to match the paper being used.
(See "Setting the Paper Thickness lever" on page 41.)
12. Set the printer Power Switch to ON.
Consumable order information
Item LIfe Order nO.
Ribbon cartridge ( Black) 4 million characters 43571806
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SpecificationS
ML1120 Plus
Item SpecIfIcatIon
Product Name ML1120 Plus
Model No. D22400B
Print method Impact dot matrix
Print head 9 pins, 0.3 mm (0.0118 in) diameter
Print direction Bi-directional, short-line-seeking printing
Print speed
High Speed Draf t (HSD)
Letter Quality (LQ)
Utility
Line Feed ( LF) time Approximately 52 ms per line for LF of 4.23 mm (1/ 6
Form Feed (FF) speed Approximately 101.6 mm/ s (4.0 in /s)
Paper feed control Paper feed : yes
Duplication capability Continuous forms: the original page + 4 more pages
Feeding direction Feed forward
Feeding mode Friction feed mode (top)
Continuous forms tape tail
detection method
Character sets Standard ASCII
Media See "Setting the Paper Thickness lever" on page 41.
333 cps @ 10 cpi
62.5 cps @ 10 cpi
250 cps @ 10 cpi
in)
Vertical tab: yes
Direct line feed : yes
(total maximum paper thickness less than 0.325 mm)
Cut sheet : the original page +4 more pages (total
maximum paper thickness less than 0.325 mm)
Feed back ward
Pin tractor feed mode (rear)
Detected when remaining paper is approximately 46
mm long. It can, however, print till about 6 mm from
the paper bottom (measured at the centre of the
characters).
(The print accuracy of the last page cannot be
guaranteed.)
Epson (Italics/ Graphics)
IBM (Set1/Set2)
ML
Foreign
Code Page
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Item SpecIfIcatIon
Original OKI cartridge ribbon
Ink color
Ribbon life
Print head life 200 million characters (Utility mode)
Dimensions 349 mm (W) x 150 mm (H) x 232 mm (D) with platen
Weight
Power rating
Voltage
Frequency
Power consumption
Operation (ISO/IEC10561 letter
pattern)
Powersave mode
Power cable 3 - core AC power cable, approximately 1.8 m length
Interfaces Bi-directional parallel, IEEE1284-1994
Dust and corrosion Use the printer in a general office environment.
Environmental conditions
Operating
Storage
Standard usage
Average power on time
Average printing time
Noise level The acoustic noise of this product is less than 55 dB
Black
4 million characters (Utilit y mode)
knob installed
Approximately 4.4 kg
220 - 240V ± 10%
50/ 60 Hz ± 1 Hz
33 W or less
2.5 W or less
USB 2.0
RS-232C
5˚C to 35˚C, 20% to 80% RH (Testing condition for
print precision: 15˚C to 30˚C, 40% to 70%RH)
-10˚C to 50˚C, 5% to 95% RH
When the printer is stored, it should be in its original
packaging, with no moisture formation.
200 h/month
50 h/month (text density on page: 35%)
(A) as measured in accordance with EN ISO 7779.
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ML1190 Plus
Item SpecIfIcatIon
Product Name ML1190 Plus
Model No.
Print method Impact dot matrix
Print head 24 pins, 0.2 mm (0.0079 in) diameter
Print direction Bi-directional, short-line-seeking printing
Print speed
High Speed Draf t (HSD)
Letter Quality (LQ)
Utility
Line Feed ( LF) time Approximately 47 ms per line for LF of 4.23 mm (1/6
Form Feed (FF) speed Approximately 109.2 mm/s (4.3 in /s)
Paper feed control Paper feed : yes
Duplication capability Continuous forms: the original page + 4 more pages
Feeding direction Feed forward
Feeding mode Friction feed mode (top)
Continuous forms tape tail
detection method
Character sets Standard ASCII
Media See "Setting the Paper Thickness lever" on page 41.
Original OKI cartridge ribbon
Ink color
Ribbon life
Print head life 200 million characters (Utility mode)
D22410B
333 cps @ 10 cpi
83 cps @ 10 cpi
250 cps @ 10 cpi
in)
Vertical tab: yes
Direct line feed : yes
(total maximum paper thickness less than 0.325 mm)
Cut sheet : the original page +4 more pages (total
maximum paper thickness less than 0.325 mm)
Feed back ward
Pin tractor feed mode (rear)
Detected when remaining paper is approximately 46
mm long. It can, however, print till about 6 mm from
the paper bottom (measured at the centre of the
characters).
(The print accuracy of the last page cannot be
guaranteed.)
Epson (Italics/ Graphics)
IBM (Set1/Set2)
ML
Foreign
Code Page
Black
4 million characters (Utilit y mode)
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Item SpecIfIcatIon
Dimensions 349 mm (W) x 150 mm (H) x 232 mm (D) with platen
Weight
Power rating
Voltage
Frequency
Power consumption
Operation (ISO/IEC 10561 letter
pattern)
Powersave mode
Power cable 3 - core AC power cable, approximately 1.8 m length
Interfaces Bi-directional parallel, IEEE1284-1994
Dust and corrosion Use the printer in a general office environment.
Environmental conditions
Operating
Storage
Standard usage
Average power on time
Average printing time
Noise level The acoustic noise of this product is less than 53 dB
knob installed
Approximately 4.4 kg
220 - 240V ± 10%
50/ 60 Hz ± 1 Hz
41 W or less
2.5 W or less
USB 2.0
RS-232C
5˚C to 35˚C, 20% to 80% RH (Testing condition for
print precision: 15˚C to 30˚C, 40% to 70%RH)
-10˚C to 50˚C, 5% to 95% RH
When the printer is stored, it should be in its original
packaging, with no moisture formation.
200 h/month
50 h/month (text density on page: 35%)
(A) as measured in accordance with EN ISO 7779.
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Index
A
alarm indications ...................................... 62
aligning perforations ................................ 28
B
buttons ..................................................... 37
C
cleaning
exterior ..................................................67
interior ...................................................67
D
drivers ...................................................... 16
E
ejecting paper
continuous forms .................................. 28
cut sheet ................................................ 23
F
fault finding ............................................... 62
I
indicators .................................................. 34
interface
parallel ................................................... 15
serial ...................................................... 15
USB ....................................................... 15
L
loading paper
continuous forms .................................. 24
cut sheet ................................................ 21
printing files .............................................. 17
Q
quiet printing ............................................ 57
R
ribbon
changing ................................................ 69
ordering ................................................. 72
S
setting paper thickness............................ 31
specifications ...........................................73
switching ON ............................................ 12
T
test page .................................................. 16
TOF
saving ....................................................55
setting .................................................... 55
U
user guide
list ............................................................6
printing .................................................... 7
M
menu settings
changing ................................................ 39
confirming.............................................. 38
initialising .............................................. 55
list ..........................................................40
N
normal speed printing ..............................57
P
paper jams
continuous forms .................................. 60
cut sheet ................................................ 58
printer
control panel ......................................... 33
location .................................................. 12
parts ........................................................ 9
test print ................................................ 13
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OKI CONTACT DETAILS
Oki Data (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
438 A Alexandra Road #02-11/12,
Lobby3, Alexandra Technopark
Singapore (119967)
Tel:(65) 6221 3722
Fax:( 65) 6594 0609
http://www.okidata.com.sg
Oki Systems (Thailand) Ltd.
1168/79, 81-82 Lumpini Tower,
27th Floor, Rama IV Road,
Tungmahamek, Sathorn
Bangkok 10120,
Thailand
Tel:(+662) 679 9235
Fax:(+ 662) 679 9245
http://www.okisysthai.com
OkiData (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Level1 67 Epping Road, Macquarie Park
NSW 2113, Australia
Tel: +61 2 8071 0000
(Support Tel: 1800 807 472)
Fax:+61 2 8071 0010
http://www.oki.com.au
Comwor th Systems Ltd.
8 Antares Place Rosedale,
Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Tel:(64) 9 477 0500
Fax:( 64) 9 477 0549
http://www.comworth.co.nz
OkiData(S) P Ltd. Malaysia Rep Office
Suite 21.03, 21st Floor Menara IGB,
Mid Valley Cit y,
Lingkaran Syed Pura 59200,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel:(60 ) 3 2287 1177
Fax:( 60) 3 2287 1166
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