Using a Compatible Driver, Interfaces General | HP ML5590/91

WinVer is the Windows versions, and CodePage is the selected option.

NOTE

To find out more about Code pages, see Help on the Oki CD Browser.

3.After files have finished copying, click [Finish].

4.Switch your printer ON.

USING A COMPATIBLE DRIVER

The drivers below are listed by decreasing compatibility with your printer. Use one as close to the top of the list as possible.

Epson LQ

lEpson LQ680

lEpson LQ1170/570

lEpson LQ 1050

IBM Proprinter

lIBM Proprinter X24 — factory setting

lIBM Proprinter XL24e

lIBM Proprinter III

INTERFACES - GENERAL

Your printer is equipped with a selection of data interfaces:

Under no circumstances attempt to use both parallel and USB ports simultaneously.

1.Parallel – For direct connection to a PC. This port requires a bi-directional (IEEE 1289 compliant) parallel cable.

2.USB – For connection to a PC running Windows 98 or above (not Windows 95 upgraded to Windows 98) or Macintosh. Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. Administrator privileges are necessary for Windows 2000 and Windows XP installations.

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HP ML5590/91 manual Using a Compatible Driver, Interfaces General, Epson LQ, IBM Proprinter

Contents

ML5590/91 Preface Contents Index Oki contact details Page Introduction Features / TipsUtility Mode 315 to 472.5 cps Forms Tear-Off Top of Form TOF Turning the Platen Knob Controlling Access to the Printer Emulations Installing the DriverPrinter Drivers Printer Drivers Epson LQ Using a Compatible DriverInterfaces General IBM Proprinter Connecting the USB Cable Printer’s USB port Printer 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 default Forms Tear-Off set to on Forms TEAR-OFF Feature Temporarily Changing the TOP of Form Potential Issues with Software Packages Changing the Forms TEAR-OFF Setting Manual Forms TEAR-OFF Continuous Forms to Single Sheets Paper ParkChanging Paper Paths Never park labels Single Sheets to Continuous Forms Press FF/LOAD Setting Media Printhead GAP Utility Utility light on Print QualityLetter Quality LQ light on High Speed Draft HSD Character Pitch Emulations Printer ResetChanging Emulations Using Your Printer Menu Mode Menu Mode Keys Printing the Menu Settings Entering and Exiting Menu ModeResetting the Menu to the Factory Defaults Printing ALL Menu Settings Menu Settings Group Settings Swedish 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 = Default CSF Bin Select, Default = Bin Character Set, Default = IBM SetCode Page, Default = USA CSF Type, Default = Wide Form Tear-Off, Default = Off DTR Signal, Default = Ready On Power UpEmulation Mode, Default = Epson LQ Graphics, Default = Uni-directional Operator 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 min Protocol, Default = Ready/Busy Print Suppress Effective, Default = YesProportional Spacing, Default = No Receive Buffer Size, Default = 64K Skip Over Perforation, Default = No SI Select Pitch 12 cpi, Default = 20 cpiSize, Default = Single Style, Default = Normal Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge MaintenanceRibbon Cartridge Handling If 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 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 Jams Misaligned Paper Rear FEED, Repeating Paper JamsDefective Paper Fragments of Paper in the Paper Path Maintenance Maintenance Single Sheet Paper Jams Cleaning the Housing Maintenance Solution TroubleshootingProblem General Information Solutions 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 & Accessories Option Part number ML5590 ML5591 Epson LQ Commands Printer Control Codes DC3 ESC S IBM Commands Proprinter X24e / XL24e and IBM X24 AGM / XL24e AGM ESC Q $ Specifications Specification Specification Paper Specifications Top only ML5590 Location Setting UP Your PrinterUnpacking Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Page Power Connection Make sure both the printer and the computer are OFF Computer Connections USB, Specification 1.1 CompliantParallel LPT, Ieee Testing the Printer Loading Paper Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Hexadecimal Dump Mode Index Buffer Limited Operation Time Out Oki Data Corporation Oki Systems UK LimitedOki Systems Ireland Limited Oki Hong Kong Limited ML5590/91