Oki ML5521, ML5520 manual Setting TOP of Form TOF, Forms Tear-Off set to OFF default

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SETTING TOP OF FORM (TOF)

CAUTION!

Do not use the platen knob to change the Top of Form. 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.

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

Forms Tear-Off set to OFF - (default)

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1.Press PARK (6) to park the paper.

2.Press FF/LOAD (4) to load the paper.

3.If the printer is ON line, press SEL MENU (1) to take the printer OFF line.

The SEL light goes out.

4.Press and hold SHIFT (2), then:

l Press LF Micro Feed Down (3) to set the TOF higher (the paper moves down).

lPress FF/LOAD Micro Feed Up (4) to set the TOF lower (the paper moves up).

(When you begin pressing the Micro Feed key, the printhead will move to the right).

5.Press SEL MENU (1) to place the printer back on line.

To reset the Top of Form to the factory default, see “Resetting Top of Form to the Factory Default” later in this chapter.

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Contents ML5520/21 Preface Contents Index Oki contact details Page Features / Tips IntroductionForms Tear-Off Paper ParkTop of Form TOF Turning the Platen KnobControlling Access to the Printer Installing the Driver Printer DriversEmulations Printer DriversUsing a Compatible Driver Interfaces GeneralIBM Proprinter Epson FXConnecting the USB Cable Printer’s USB portPrinter Drivers Components Rear Feed Continuous Forms Using Your PrinterComponents TOP Feed Single Sheets TOP of Form TOF To print the Menu Forms TEAR-OFFTo use the Tear key 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-OFFPaper Park Changing Paper PathsContinuous Forms to Single Sheets Never park labelsSingle Sheets to Continuous Forms Press FF/LOAD Setting Media Printhead GAPUtility UTL-the default Print QualityHigh Speed Draft HSD Super Speed Draft SSDEpson and IBM Emulations Character PitchMicroline Emulation Emulations Printer ResetChanging Emulations Menu Mode Menu Mode KeysEntering and Exiting Menu Mode Resetting the Menu to the Factory DefaultsPrinting the Menu Settings Printing ALL Menu SettingsMenu Settings Group Settings13.6 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi Invalid, Valid Explanation of Menu Items Baud Rate, Default = 9600 bps Bi-direction, Default = EnableBottom Margin, Default = Valid Busy Line, Default = SSDCharacter Set, Default = IBM Set Character Set, Default = StandardCode Page, Default = USA CSF Bin Select, Default = BinDSR Signal, Default = Valid DTR Signal, Default = Ready On Power UpEmulation Mode, Default = IBM PPR ESC SI Pitch, Default = 17 cpiLanguage Set, Default = Ascii Line Spacing, Default = 6 lpiOperator Panel Function, Default = Full Operation Length, Default = 11-2/3 or 1/2Paper Out Override, Default = No Power Save Time, Default = 5 minPower Saving, Default = Enable Print Mode, Default = UtilityPrint Registration, Default = Print Suppress Effective, Default = YesProportional Spacing, Default = No Protocol, Default = Ready/BusySI Select Pitch 10 cpi, Default = 17.1 cpi SI Select Pitch 12 cpi, Default = 20 cpiSize, Default = Single Skip Over Perforation, Default = NoMaintenance Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeIf ribbon should contact the eyes Printhead may be HOTIf ribbon should contact the skin Rear Feed Loading PaperLoading Rear Feed Paper from the Back of the Printer 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 Defective Paper Rear FEED, Repeating Paper JamsMisaligned Paper Maintenance Maintenance Single Sheet Paper Jams Cleaning the Housing Maintenance Troubleshooting ProblemSolution 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 Location Setting UP Your PrinterUnpacking Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Cartridge HandlingPage Power Connection Computer Connections USB, Specification 1.1 CompliantParallel LPT, Ieee Testing the Printer Loading PaperFont Sample Test Setting UP Your Printer Hexadecimal Dump Mode Index BufferLength Time Out Oki Systems UK Limited Oki Systems Ireland LimitedOki Data Corporation Oki Hong Kong LimitedML5520/21