HP ML5590/91 manual Preface

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PREFACE

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it. Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the manufacturer.

While all reasonable efforts have been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible, we make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.

The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the Oki Europe website:

http://www.okieurope.com

Copyright © 2003. All rights reserved.

Oki and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.

Hewlett-Packard, HP, and LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their proprietors.

As an Energy Star Program Participant, the manufacturer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives 89/336/EEC (EMC) and 73/23/EEC (LVD) as amended where applicable on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage.

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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