Oki ML5521, ML5520 manual TOP of Form TOF

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NOTE

For single-sheet printing, the paper lever must be in the middle position.

TOP OF FORM (TOF)

Top of Form (TOF) sets the print start position. The factory default is 1" from the top.

The TOF can be changed in increments of 1/144", for either a single print job, or all print jobs. The overall amount of adjustment is limited to avoid paper jams.

The first line prints at the red line of the plastic paper shield (1) on the printhead.

1

CAUTION!

If you turn the platen knob when the printer is not at Top of Form, the TOF will misalign. Always feed the paper to TOF before turning the platen knob.

NOTE

>Your software may print the first line of print above or below where TOF is set. You may need to adjust the TOF to meet your software’s requirements.

>The Top of Form and Forms Tear-Off settings of your printer interact. How you set the Top of Form depends on whether Forms Tear-Offis ON (set to 500 ms, 1 sec, or 2 sec) or OFF (the factory default setting).

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Contents ML5520/21 Preface Contents Index Oki contact details Page Forms Tear-Off Features / TipsIntroduction Paper ParkTop of Form TOF Turning the Platen KnobControlling Access to the Printer Emulations Installing the DriverPrinter Drivers Printer DriversIBM Proprinter Using a Compatible DriverInterfaces General Epson FXConnecting the USB Cable Printer’s USB portPrinter Drivers Components TOP Feed Single Sheets Using Your PrinterComponents Rear Feed Continuous Forms TOP of Form TOF To use the Tear key Forms TEAR-OFFTo print the Menu Setting TOP of Form TOF Forms Tear-Off set to OFF defaultSEL light goes off and the red alarm light comes on Forms Tear-Off set to onForms TEAR-OFF Feature Temporarily Changing the TOP of FormPotential Issues with Software Packages Changing the Forms TEAR-OFF Setting Manual Forms TEAR-OFFContinuous Forms to Single Sheets Paper ParkChanging Paper Paths Never park labelsSingle Sheets to Continuous Forms Press FF/LOAD Setting Media Printhead GAPHigh Speed Draft HSD Utility UTL-the defaultPrint Quality Super Speed Draft SSDMicroline Emulation Character PitchEpson and IBM Emulations Changing Emulations Printer ResetEmulations Menu Mode Menu Mode KeysPrinting the Menu Settings Entering and Exiting Menu ModeResetting the Menu to the Factory Defaults Printing ALL Menu SettingsMenu Settings Group Settings13.6 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi Invalid, Valid Explanation of Menu Items Bottom Margin, Default = Valid Baud Rate, Default = 9600 bpsBi-direction, Default = Enable Busy Line, Default = SSDCode Page, Default = USA Character Set, Default = IBM SetCharacter Set, Default = Standard CSF Bin Select, Default = BinEmulation Mode, Default = IBM PPR DSR Signal, Default = ValidDTR Signal, Default = Ready On Power Up ESC SI Pitch, Default = 17 cpiOperator Panel Function, Default = Full Operation Language Set, Default = AsciiLine Spacing, Default = 6 lpi Length, Default = 11-2/3 or 1/2Power Saving, Default = Enable Paper Out Override, Default = NoPower Save Time, Default = 5 min Print Mode, Default = UtilityProportional Spacing, Default = No Print Registration, Default =Print Suppress Effective, Default = Yes Protocol, Default = Ready/BusySize, Default = Single SI Select Pitch 10 cpi, Default = 17.1 cpiSI Select Pitch 12 cpi, Default = 20 cpi Skip Over Perforation, Default = NoMaintenance Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeIf ribbon should contact the skin Printhead may be HOTIf ribbon should contact the eyes Loading Rear Feed Paper from the Back of the Printer Loading PaperRear Feed Maintenance 5520 5521 If the paper is too loose, or too tight, it can cause jams Maintenance Loading Rear Feed Paper from the Front of the Printer 10 9.516 If the paper is too loose or too tight it can cause jams Reinstall the sheet feeder Maintenance TOP Feed Single Sheets Clearing Paper Jams Rear Feed JamsMaintenance Misaligned Paper Rear FEED, Repeating Paper JamsDefective Paper Maintenance Maintenance Single Sheet Paper Jams Cleaning the Housing Maintenance Solution TroubleshootingProblem General InformationSolutions Ink smears on the paper when I print narrow columns There are dots missing in my printouts Continuous-form paper sticks to the sheet guide Parts and Accessories Purchasing Parts & AccessoriesOption Part number ML5520 ML5521 IBM Proprinter III Commands Printer Control CodesESC % G Epson FX Commands DC3 OKI Microline Standard Commands ESC Y OFF Escz Specifications SpecificationUPC A, UPC E Paper Specifications Top onlyML5520 Unpacking Setting UP Your PrinterLocation Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Cartridge HandlingPage Power Connection Parallel LPT, Ieee USB, Specification 1.1 CompliantComputer Connections Testing the Printer Loading PaperFont Sample Test Setting UP Your Printer Hexadecimal Dump Mode Index BufferLength Time Out Oki Data Corporation Oki Systems UK LimitedOki Systems Ireland Limited Oki Hong Kong LimitedML5520/21