HP ML5590/91 manual TOP of Form TOF

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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 1/180", 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.

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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 ML5590/91 Preface Contents Index Oki contact details Page Introduction Features / TipsUtility Mode 315 to 472.5 cps Forms Tear-OffTop of Form TOF Turning the Platen KnobControlling Access to the Printer Emulations Installing the DriverPrinter Drivers Printer DriversEpson LQ Using a Compatible DriverInterfaces General IBM ProprinterConnecting 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 defaultForms Tear-Off set to on Forms 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 GAPUtility Utility light on Print QualityLetter Quality LQ light on High Speed Draft HSDCharacter Pitch Changing Emulations Printer ResetEmulations Using Your Printer 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 SettingsSwedish III, Swedish IV, Turkish Setting Invalid, Valid Explanation of Menu Items Busy Time Default = 200ms Bottom Margin, Default = ValidBusy Line, Default = SSD Centering Position, Default = DefaultCSF Bin Select, Default = Bin Character Set, Default = IBM SetCode Page, Default = USA CSF Type, Default = WideForm Tear-Off, Default = Off DTR Signal, Default = Ready On Power UpEmulation Mode, Default = Epson LQ Graphics, Default = Uni-directionalOperator Panel Function, Default = Full Operation Language Set, Default = AsciiLine Spacing, Default = 6 lpi Length, Default =Pitch, Default = 10 cpi Paper Out Override, Default = NoPin 18, Default = +5V Power Save Time, Default = 5 minProtocol, Default = Ready/Busy Print Suppress Effective, Default = YesProportional Spacing, Default = No Receive Buffer Size, Default = 64KSkip Over Perforation, Default = No SI Select Pitch 12 cpi, Default = 20 cpiSize, Default = Single Style, Default = NormalRibbon Cartridge Handling MaintenanceReplacing the Ribbon Cartridge If 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 Careful 5590 5591 Close the right tractor cover Maintenance Loading Rear Feed Paper from the Front of the Printer Maintenance Pull up on the lock levers to release them If the paper is too loose or too tight it can cause jams Reinstall the sheet feeder Maintenance TOP Feed Single Sheets Maintenance Clearing Paper Jams Rear Feed JamsMisaligned Paper Rear FEED, Repeating Paper JamsDefective Paper Fragments of Paper in the Paper PathMaintenance 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 ML5590 ML5591 Epson LQ Commands Printer Control CodesDC3 ESC S IBM Commands Proprinter X24e / XL24e and IBM X24 AGM / XL24e AGMESC Q $ Specifications SpecificationSpecification Paper Specifications Top onlyML5590 Unpacking Setting UP Your PrinterLocation Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Page Power Connection Make sure both the printer and the computer are OFFParallel LPT, Ieee USB, Specification 1.1 CompliantComputer Connections Testing the Printer Loading PaperSetting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Hexadecimal Dump Mode Index BufferLimited Operation Time Out Oki Data Corporation Oki Systems UK LimitedOki Systems Ireland Limited Oki Hong Kong LimitedML5590/91