Oki ML5521, ML5520 manual Printhead GAP, Setting Media

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PRINTHEAD GAP

1.The printhead gap is the distance between the printhead and the platen.

CAUTION!

Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the access cover.

To adjust the gap, open the access cover and move the coloured lever

(1) to the recommended setting from the table.

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Setting Media

1Standard paper

22-part form (with carbon)

33-part form (with carbon)

44-part form (with carbon)

5Envelopes or extra thick paper

NOTE

When the head gap is set to 2, 3, 4 or 5, the printer automatically slows down for better print quality with multipart forms.

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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 Using Your Printer Components Rear Feed Continuous FormsComponents TOP Feed Single Sheets TOP of Form TOF Forms TEAR-OFF To print the MenuTo 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 SSDCharacter Pitch Epson and IBM EmulationsMicroline Emulation Printer Reset EmulationsChanging 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 CartridgePrinthead may be HOT If ribbon should contact the eyesIf ribbon should contact the skin Loading Paper Rear FeedLoading 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 Rear FEED, Repeating Paper Jams Defective PaperMisaligned 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 Setting UP Your Printer LocationUnpacking Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Cartridge HandlingPage Power Connection USB, Specification 1.1 Compliant Computer ConnectionsParallel 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