Oki 520, 521 manual Set the Top of Form, Temporarily Changing the Print Start Position

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Set the Top of Form

The red line ( ) 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

MENU

SHIFT

Micro Feed

Micro Feed

 

TOF

 

À

Down

Up

 

 

EXIT

GROUPÕ

ITEMÃ

SET

PRINT

1. Make sure the printer is deselected (SEL light off—if necessary, press SEL ( ) button to deselect printer).

2. Hold down the SHIFT button ( ) and press:

FF/LOAD button ( ) to moveÀthe paper up in micro increments (TOF lowerà on page), or

LF button ( ) to move the paper down in micro increments Õ(TOF higher on page).

When you’re done setting the TOF, press the SEL button ( ) 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

MENU

SHIFT

Micro Feed

Micro Feed

 

TOF

 

 

Down

Up

 

 

EXIT

 

GROUP

ITEM

SET

PRINT

Top of Form interacts with the Forms Tear-Off setting. For more information, see Continuous Forms: Setting Forms Tear-Off and Top of Form.

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Contents Microline 520/521 Users Guide Okidata Year 2000 ComplianceImportant Safety Instructions Page Iii ContentsCommands Leave the ribbon shield on the cartridge Conventions Used in This GuideEnglish-1 Getting StartedUnpack Remove The Protective FilmSection Remove The Shipping RetainersGetting Started E-3 Install/Replace the Ribbon CartridgeÕ Õ Getting Started E-5 Connect to Power and ComputerLoad Paper Power UpGetting Started E-7 Loading Rear-Feed PaperSection Getting Started E-9 Loading Single-Sheet Paper Getting Started E-11 Set the Top of Form Resetting Top of Form to DefaultTemporarily Changing the Print Start Position Getting Started E-13 Run the Self TestsSelecting an Emulation Changing EmulationsSelecting a Printer Driver Printer DriversOkidata Drivers Clearing Rear Feed Jams Maintaining Your PrinterReplacing the Ribbon Cartridge Clearing Paper JamsClearing Single Sheet Feed Jams Maintaining Your Printer E-17 Cleaning the HousingPage English-19 Using Your PrinterControl Panel Buttons Print Mode Using Your Printer E-21 Control Panel Buttons Menu ModeSelecting Print Quality Print ModeSelecting Character Pitch Using Your Printer E-23Available Fonts Resetting The Menu Menu ModeEntering The Menu Mode Exiting The Menu ModeUsing Your Printer E-25 Sample Default Menu PrintoutGroup Settings Summary of Menu Settings13.6 Using Your Printer E-2717.1 CPI, 15 CPI Explanation of Menu Items Using Your Printer E-29Width Model 521 only. Choose 8 for letter-size paper Using Your Printer E-31 Tear Feature Using the Printers FeaturesForms Tear-off Feature Using Your Printer E-33 Paper Park FeatureSwitching Paper Paths Page English-35 Problem SolvingSection Problem Solving E-37 Problem Static electricity causes the paper to stick English-39 SpecificationsPaper Width Minimum Environmental Requirements Specifications E-41Page Replacement Part Parts & AccessoriesHow to Order Replacement PartsManual AccessoriesAccessory ManualsEpson FX Commands CommandsEnglish-45 DC3 Commands E-47 IBM Proprinter III CommandsESC Q STX Commands E-49 Okidata Microline Standard CommandsESC Y For 120V Models FCC/IC/CE StatementsEnglish-51 52 FCC/IC/CE Statements FCC RFI Statement for 230/240V ModelsEnglish-53 Index10-11 IndexQuiet Index E-55Temperature requirements Hazardous Ingredients Material Safety Data Sheet MsdsEmergency First Aid Procedures For Black Ribbon P/NHealth Hazard Data Spill Cleanup and DisposalPhysical Data Fire and Explosion Hazard DataMaterial Safety Data Sheet E-59 Special PrecautionsWith Forms Tear-Off Set to OFF OkiDocWith Forms Tear-Off Set to on Alarm light comes on

520, 521 specifications

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