HP ML5590/91 manual Temporarily Changing the TOP of Form, Forms TEAR-OFF Feature

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TEMPORARILY CHANGING THE TOP OF FORM

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.

To move the Top of Form position lower for one page only:

1.Press SEL to deselect the printer.

2.Press LF to lower the position of the Top of Form.

RESETTING TOP OF FORM TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT

The factory default setting for the Top of Form (where the printing should begin) is 1" down from the top of the page.

To reset the Top of Form to the factory default:

1.Remove paper from the paper path.

2.Turn the printer off.

3.Press and hold PARK + QUIET TOF while turning on the printer.

4.Reload paper.

FORMS TEAR-OFF FEATURE

This feature is normally turned off. To use Forms Tear-Off, you must enter the menu and change the setting to the desired time interval (see “Changing the Forms Tear-Off Settings”).

The Forms Tear-Off feature allows a printed continuous forms page to be torn off without wasting paper or adjusting the printer. It can be used for rear feed continuous forms, bottom feed continuous forms (with the optional push tractor installed), or for top feed roll paper (with optional roll paper stand installed).

When the printer is turned on, the paper feeds to the tear-off position.

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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 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 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 Printer Reset EmulationsChanging Emulations 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 = NormalMaintenance Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeRibbon Cartridge Handling Printhead 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 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 Setting UP Your Printer LocationUnpacking Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Page Power Connection Make sure both the printer and the computer are OFFUSB, Specification 1.1 Compliant Computer ConnectionsParallel LPT, Ieee 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