Oki 520 Instrukcja Użytkownika

MICROLINE® 520/521User's Guide

Getting Started E-34. Remove the styrofoam shipping retainer, then lowerthe paper separator and press it into place.It is recommended that the printer

E-4 Section 12. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its packaging.Leave the ribbon shield on the cartridge!3. Holding the ribbon cartridge with the k

Getting Started E-5Connect to Power and ComputerYou must supply the cable for connecting your printerto your computer. A shielded cable is required in

E-6 Section 1Power UpTurn the printer on:• The printhead will cross back and forth along theplaten, and the pins will gently fire to determine theprin

Getting Started E-7Loading Rear-Feed PaperThe rear-feed path is recommended for printing reports,etc., on single-thickness, continuous fan-fold paper.

E-8 Section 14. Position the right-hand tractor for the width of thepaper you’re loading, then pull the paper through theopening between the printer a

Getting Started E-97. Adjust the right tractor so that the paper holes arecentered on the pins (careful—if paper is stretched tootight or left too loo

E-10 Section 1Loading Single-Sheet PaperThe single-sheet path is best for letterhead stationery,memos, and envelopes and is recommended for printinggr

Getting Started E-114. Adjust the paper feed guides ( ) for the width of thepaper and drop a sheet of paper into the separator.The paper will automati

E-12 Section 1Set the Top of FormThe red line ( ) on theclear plastic papershield shows thebaseline of the currentprinting position to helpyou place t

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Getting Started E-13Run the Self TestsAfter you've installed ribbon and paper, you are ready torun the self tests. Do this any time you want to m

E-14 Section 1Selecting a Printer DriverThe drivers in the table below are listed by decreasingcompatibility with your printer: use one as close to th

English-15Section 2: Maintaining Your PrinterReplacing the Ribbon CartridgeTo replace the ribbon cartridge, see “Install/Replace theRibbon Cartridge”

E-16 Section 24. Lift the paper separator, open the tractors and removethe paper.5. Fold some continuous-feed paper over three times tomake a page fou

Maintaining Your Printer E-17Cleaning the HousingYou should clean the printer every six months (or afterabout 300 hours of operation).1. Turn the prin

English-19Section 3: Using Your PrinterControl Panel Indicator Lights PRINT QUALITYCHARACTER PITCHHSDUTILITYNLQ10121520PROP17RESETSELSELPOWERLFFF/LOA

E-20 Section 3Control Panel Buttons: Print Mode PRINT QUALITYCHARACTER PITCHHSDUTILITYNLQ10121520PROP17RESETSELSELPOWERLFFF/LOADTEAR PARK QUIETSHIFTMi

Using Your Printer E-21Control Panel Buttons: Menu Mode PRINT QUALITYCHARACTER PITCHHSDUTILITYNLQ10121520PROP17RESETSELSELPOWERLFFF/LOADTEAR PARK QUIE

E-22 Section 3Print ModeThe seven buttons to the left on your control panel aremulti-function buttons. In the print mode, they are usedto manipulate t

E-iImportant Safety InstructionsYour OKI printer has been carefully designed to giveyou years of safe, reliable performance. As with allelectrical equ

Using Your Printer E-23Selecting Character PitchIf the SI command is received from your software, thecharacter pitch selected on the control panel wil

E-24 Section 3Menu ModeWhen your printer is in the Menu Mode, you can use thefront panel controls to change the defaults for the printerparameters, in

Using Your Printer E-25Sample Default Menu PrintoutPrinter Control Emulation Mode IBM PPRFont Print Mode UtilityFont Pitch 10 cpiFont Proportional Spa

E-26 Section 3Summary of Menu SettingsThe table below details all possible entries in the printer Menu. The defaults are in bold italics. Explanations

Using Your Printer E-27Group Item SettingsRear Feed (cont.) Page Width* 13.6”, 8”Page Length 11”, 11-2/3“, 12”, 14”, 17”, 3”, 3.5”, 4”, 5.5”, 6”, 7”,

E-28 Section 3Group Item SettingsSet-Up Graphics Uni-directional, Bi-directional7 or 8 Bit Graphics‡ 8, 7Receive Buffer Size 64K, 1 Line, 32KPaper Out

Using Your Printer E-29Group Item SettingsParallel I/F I-Prime Buffer Print, Buffer Clear, InvalidPin 18 +5V, OpenAuto Feed XT♥ Invalid, Valid♥ Appear

E-30 Section 3Form Tear-Off. Choose 500ms, 1 sec, or 2 sec to turnthis feature on and select a time interval for the printer towait before advancing t

Using Your Printer E-31Print Registration. Change the setting as required toobtain the best registration for bi-directional printing.Print Suppress Ef

E-32 Section 3Using the Printer's FeaturesTear FeatureWhen you’re using continuous forms with either thebuilt-in rear-feed tractor or the optiona

E-ii• If you’re using an extension cord or power strip withthe printer, make sure that the total of the amperesrequired by all the equipment on the ex

Using Your Printer E-33If you have problems setting the Top of Form highenough on the page when using Forms Tear Off, see“Problem Solving.”Paper Park

English-35Section 4: Problem SolvingProblem: Nothing happens when I turn on the printer.Solution: The printer may not be plugged in. Check thepower c

E-36 Section 4Problem: I’ve installed a brand new ribbon and theprinting is smeared and streaked.Solution: The plastic ribbon shield is either loose o

Problem Solving E-37Problem: The first line is printing too far down on thepage and I can’t get it any higher using the SHIFT andLF/Micro Feed Down bu

E-38 Section 4initialization string may still override the printer MENUand/or front panel settings.The I-Prime signal is sent over the parallel interf

English-39Section 5: SpecificationsPrint Method: Impact dot matrixPrinthead: 9 pins, 0.34 mm diameter, automaticallyadjusting to paper thickness, wit

E-40 Section 5Paper SpecificationsPaper Type Feed Weight Width Range*Cut sheets Top only 14 to 24 lb. NM: 7.2 to 8.5”WM: 7.2 to 14.3”Single-part Rear,

Specifications E-41Dimensions (W D H)Model 520: 17 15 6½ inches(431 380 166 mm)Model 521: 23 15 6½ inches(585 380 166 mm)WeightMode

E-iiiContentsSection 1: Getting Started ... 1Unpack ...

English-43Section 6: Parts & AccessoriesBefore You OrderBefore you order, make sure you know your printer modelnumber (on the front of the unit)

E-44 Section 6ManualsManual Order No.Maintenance Manual ...59258401AccessoriesAccessory Order No.Model 520Cu

English-45Section 7: CommandsThis section contains a listing of the more commonlyused commands. The Microline Reference Manualprovides complete lists

E-46 Section7Epson Command ASCII DecimalForm Lengthn Inches (n = 1 to 22) ESC C NUL n 27 67 0 nn Lines (n = 1 to 255) ESC C n 27 67 nHorizontal Tab HT

Commands E-47Epson Command ASCII DecimalUnderline On ESC - 1 27 45 49Underline Off ESC - 0 27 45 48Uni-Directional PrintingOne Line Only ESC < 27 6

E-48 Section7IBM Command ASCII DecimalLine Feed, Executew/ Carriage Return LF 10n/144" (n = 1 to 127) ESC % 5 n 27 37 53 nn/216" (n = 0 to 2

Commands E-49Okidata MICROLINE StandardCommandsOkidata Command ASCII DecimalBackspace BS 8Carriage Return CR 13Character PitchSelect 10 cpi RS 30Selec

E-50 Section7Okidata Command ASCII DecimalPrint QualitySelect HSD ESC # 0 27 35 48Select NLQ Courier ESC 1 27 49Select NLQ Gothic ESC 3 27 51Select Ut

English-51FCC/IC/CE StatementsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)Statement for 120V ModelsWARNING: This equipmen

E-52 FCC/IC/CE StatementsFCC RFI Statement for 230/240V ModelsWARNING: This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class A

E-ivSection 7: Commands ... 45Epson FX Commands ...

English-53Index7 or 8 bit graphics,menu item ...28, 29AAccessories ...44ALARM light ...

E-54 IndexGGap control menuitem ...27, 30Gothic typeface ...23, 39Graphics menu item ...28, 30resolution

Index E-55Printbutton ...20DEL code menuitem ...28, 30lights ...19mode

E-56 IndexTTEAR button ...20Tear feature ...32Temperature requirements ...41Tests ...

English-57Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Current as of September 30, 2001Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)# 58304701For Black Ribbon (P/N 52107001)F

E-58 Material Safety Data SheetPhysical DataMelting Point: Not applicableBoiling Point: Not applicableVapor Pressure: Not applicableVapor Density (Air

Material Safety Data Sheet E-59Special PrecautionsPrecautions for Handling or Storage: Store in a dark, coldplace. Do not pull ribbon out of cartridge

Continuous Forms:Setting Forms Tear-Off and Top of FormokiDocThe Forms Tear-Off feature automatically advancescontinuous forms paper to the tear-off p

With Forms Tear-Off Set to ONSELSELPOWERLFFF/LOADTEAR PARK QUIETSHIFTMicro FeedDownTOFMicro FeedUpEXITGROUPSETPRINTITEMALARM MENUMENUFirst: Check/Set

E-v!Conventions Used in This GuideThe following conventions are used in this guide:• Notes containing general information are precededby the Note icon

English-1Section 1: Getting StartedUnpackChoose a sturdy table, desk or printer stand to place yourprinter on when you remove it from the carton. Be

E-2 Section 12. Lift up on the ridged area at either end of the carriagecover.3. Peel the clear protective film from the access cover.4. Press the car