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lYour printer driver settings can override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

Before sending a file to the printer, many word processors send either an “initialization string” or an I-Primesignal to the printer.

The initialization string contains codes that override the panel and menu settings. To change your printer to ignore the reset code, enter the Menu Mode, go to the Set-Upgroup and change the setting for Reset Inhibit to Yes.

The I-Prime signal will automatically override any front panel settings you have made. To eliminate this problem, enter the Menu Mode, go to the Parallel Interface group and change the setting for I-Primeto Invalid.

For more information on changing menu settings, see “Changing the Menu Settings” in Chapter 3.

Problem

Nothing happens when I turn ON the printer.

Solution

Check the power cord connection to the outlet and to the printer. If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned ON, and that the fuse hasn’t blown or that the circuit breaker hasn’t tripped.

Problem

The printer does not print when the computer sends data.

Solutions

1.Is the SEL light on? If not, press the SEL key.

2.Check that the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer.

3.If you have the optional serial interface board installed, check to be sure that it is firmly seated in the printer.

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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