Explanations of Menu Items (Continued)

Refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Menu Settings Table” for an overview of the menu structure.

I-Prime.Determines what the printer will do when it receives the I-Prime signal from the software.

Buffer Print prints out the buffer contents before resetting.

Buffer Clear dumps the buffer contents immediately.

Invalid causes the printer to ignore the I-Prime command.

Language Set. Replaces certain standard symbols with special characters used in foreign languages.

Line Spacing. Change to 8 lines per inch (lpi) to get more lines on a page.

Operator Panel Function. Change to Limited Operation to deactivate the PRINT QUALITY and CHARACTER PITCH buttons. This prevents these from being changed from the control panel when several people are using the printer.

Page Length. Selects the length of the paper you are using.

Page Length Control. Change the setting to “by Actual Page Length” if you wish to print on single-sheets longer than 17 inches. When “by Actual Page Length” is selected, the menu setting for Top Feed Page Length is isgnored.

Page Width (Wide Carriage only). Change to 8" to print on

letter-size paper.

Paper Out Override. Senses when less than 1" (25 mm) of paper remains and stops printing. Change to Yes to override the sensor.

!Caution!! This can cause loss of data and damage the printhead by allowing printing without paper.

Pin 18. Sets the signal on pin 18 to +5 volts or to open. Pitch. Choose the character width, in character per inch (cpi). Print Mode. Choose the quality and typeface of printing.

Print Registration. Change the setting as required to obtain the best registration for bi-directional printing.

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Oki 391, 390 manual Width Wide Carriage only. Change to 8 to print on