Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Microline 491 del fabbricante OKI
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2 Microline 490/ 49 1 User’s Guide P/N 59348401 Revision 1.1 June 2006 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki Data assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control.
3 Safety Y our Oki printer has been carefully designed to gi ve you year s of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer: • Carefully read all setup and operating instructions.
4 Microline 490/ 49 1 User’s Guide • Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • T o pr otect your printer from ov erheating, mak e sure no openings on the printer are blocked. Do not put the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register .
5 Safety ............................................................................ 3 Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................. 7 Printer Features ..........................................................................
6 Microline 490/ 49 1 User’s Guide Chapter 4: Menu Mode ............................................ 26 Menu Mode Keys ....................................................................... 26 Entering and Exiting Menu Mode ........................
7 Chapt er 1: Introduction Oki Data on the Internet The Oki Data W eb Sites provide the most current information av ailable on your printer . On-line documents are available for viewing and downloading via Oki Data’ s W eb Sites. Y ou may reach Oki Data via the Internet at: • www.
8 Chapt er 2: Helpful Hints Saving Time Internet Support Oki Data provides support via the Internet: • www .okidata.com is the main web site, the gatew ay to Oki Data’ s products and services.
Helpful Hints 9 Operation Tips T op of Form (T OF) T op of Form (TOF) sets the print start position. The factory default is 1" from the top. The T op of Form can be changed in increments of 1/180", either for a single print job or set to a new default.
10 Note: F or rear feed, the paper lever must be forwar d. Chapt er 3: Using Y our Print er Parts Identification: Rear Feed (Continuous Forms) Note: The serial number of your printer is on a label on the back, beside “S/N.
Using Your Printer 11 P ar ts Identification: T op Feed (Single Sheets) Paper Guides Sheet Guide Paper Lever On-Of f Switch Platen Knob Control Panel Acoustic Cover (open) Note: F or single-sheet printing, the paper le ver must be in the middle position.
12 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide T op of Form (T OF) Important! If you turn the platen knob when the printer is on, the T op of F orm misaligns. Always shut the printer off bef ore turning the platen knob! Note: The factory default setting for the T op of F orm (wher e the printing should be gin) is 1" down fr om the top of the page.
Using Your Printer 13 Determining if F orms T ear-Off is Off or On There are two ways to determine the status of the Forms T ear -Off men u setting: • Print the Menu. • Use the TEAR key . T o print the Menu: 1 Make sure paper is loaded. 2 Hold SHIFT (2), then press SEL (1) to enter the Menu Mode.
14 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Setting T op of Form (T OF): Forms T ear- Off OFF (Default Setting) Important! If you turn the platen knob when the printer is on, the T op of F orm misaligns.
Using Your Printer 15 Setting T op of Form (T OF): Forms T ear- Off Set to ON Important! If you turn the platen knob when the printer is on, the T op of F orm misaligns. Always turn the printer off bef ore turning the platen knob! Note: The f irst line prints at the r ed line (1) of the plastic paper shield on the printhead.
16 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide T emporarily Chang ing the T op of F orm P osition Important Do not use the platen knob to change the T op of F orm.
Using Your Printer 17 F orms T ear-Off Feature Note: This featur e is normally turned off. T o use F orms T ear-Of f, you must enter the menu and c hange the setting to the desir ed time interval (see next page). The Forms T ear-Of f f e ature allows a printed continuous forms page to be torn of f without wasting paper or adjusting the printer .
18 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Chang ing the F orms T ear-Off Setting Note: The default setting for F orms T ear-Of f is OFF . T o c hange the F orms T ear-Of f setting: 1 Press SHIFT (2) + SEL (1).
Using Your Printer 19 Changing Paper Paths Continuous Forms to Single Sheets 1 T ear of f any printed pages, then press P ARK . 2 Raise the sheet guide (1) to the single-sheet feed position. 3 Pivot the wire feed guide into the sheet guide. 4 Move the paper lever (1) to the middle position marked “TOP .
20 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Single Sheets to Continuous Forms 1 Press FF/LO AD to remove the single-sheet paper . 2 Lower the sheet guide into the continuous-forms position. 3 Swing the wire feed guide ov er onto the pull-up roller . 4 Move the paper lever to the appropriate position.
Using Your Printer 21 T o adjust the gap, open the access cover and mo ve the blue lever (1) to the recommended setting from the table. Setting Media 1 Regular paper 2 2-part form (with carbon) 3 3-pa.
22 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Print Quality Important! Front panel settings for print quality and character pitch are normally overridden by software commands.
Using Your Printer 23 T ypefaces: L Q Mode Important! Front panel settings for print quality and typeface are normally overridden by software commands.
24 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Charact er Pitch Important! Front panel settings for character pitch are normally overridden by software commands. Character pitch determines how many characters will print on each line. Y ou can choose a specific fix ed width for each character of from 10 to 20 characters per inc h (CPI).
Using Your Printer 25 Printer Reset Clearing some error conditions requires that you reset (reinitialize) the printer . T o do this: 1 Press and release SEL (1) to take the printer of f-line. The SEL light goes out. 2 Press and hold SHIFT (2), then press RESET / CHARACTER PITCH .
26 Chapt er 4: Menu Mode GROUP Key Prints the next Group in the Menu. W ith the SHIFT ke y , prints the previous Group. ITEM Key Prints the next Item in the Group. W ith the SHIFT key , prints the previous Item in the Group. SET Key Prints the next setting for an Item.
Menu Mode 27 Entering and Exiting Menu Mode T o enter or exit the Menu Mode, hold SHIFT while pressing SEL . Resetting the Menu to the Factory Defaults Note: Please print the curr ent Menu Mode settings befor e you r eset or change them. This is the only way to have a r ecor d of the settings.
28 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Chang ing the Menu Settings Note: Please print the curr ent Menu Mode settings befor e you r eset or change them. This is the only way to have a r ecor d of the settings. 1 Press and hold SHIFT , then press SEL to enter the Menu Mode.
Menu Mode 29 Menu Settings T able For a complete e xplanation of each menu item, see “Explanations of Menu Items” later in this chapter . The table below shows the items which may appear in the menu. Settings which are engaged at the factory (defaults) are set in bold italic .
30 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Menu Settings T able (Continued) Group Item Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) Rear Feed Line Spacing 6 LPI , 8 LPI Form T ear -Off Off , 500 ms, 1 sec, 2 sec Skip Over Perforation No , Y es Page Width (wide model) 13.
Menu Mode 31 Menu Settings T able (Continued) Group Item Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) T op F eed Line Spacing 6 LPI , 8 LPI Form T ear-Of f* Off , 500 ms, 1 sec, 2 sec Bottom Margin V alid , Inv alid Page Width (wide model) 8" , 13.
32 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Menu Settings T able (Continued) Group Item Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) Setup (cont.) Operator Panel Function Full Operation , Limited Operation Res.
Menu Mode 33 Menu Settings T able (Continued) Group Item Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) Parallel I/F I-Prime Buff er Print , Buffer Clear , In valid Pin 18 +5V , Open Auto Feed XT* In vali.
34 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Menu Settings T able (Continued) Group Item Settings (Defaults are set in bold italic) CSF Bin 1* Line Spacing 6 LPI , 8 LPI Bottom Margin V alid , Inv alid Page W idth (Wide model) 8" , 13.6" Page Length 11" , 11-2/3", 12", 14", 17", 5", 3.
Menu Mode 35 Explanations of Menu Items These explanations are in alphabetical sequence to make it easier to look them up. Some items only appear when optional accessories are installed; others appear in several groups in the menu. Auto CR, Default =No IBM Only .
36 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Busy Line, Default = SSD- Appears only when the optional Serial Interface is installed. If Ready/Busy protocol (factory default) is selected, you can choose which .
Menu Mode 37 DTR Signal, Default = Ready on Power Up Appears only when the optional Serial Interface is installed. Change to Ready on Select if the DTR signal is required when the printer is selected (leave as Ready on Power Up if the DTR signal is required when the printer is turned on).
38 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Operator Panel F unction, Default = Full Operation Change to Limited Operation to deactivate the PRINT QUALITY and CHARACTER PITCH buttons, so that these features can only be controlled through your software.
Menu Mode 39 Power Save Time, Default = 5 min Sets the interval the printer waits for more data before it goes into the power save mode. Power Saving must be set to enable (the factory default) for this to be ef fective.
40 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Serial Data 7 /8 Bits, Default = 8 Bits Appears only if the optional Serial Interface is installed. Change to 7 Bits if you systems uses a 7-bit data format. SI Select Pitch 10 cpi, Default = 1 7 .1 cpi IBM emulation only .
41 1 Make sure the printer is turned OFF . 2 Open the access cover and center the printhead. Chapt er 5: Maint enance Replacing the Ribbon Car tridge Important! Make sure you have the correct replacement ribbon for the your printer . The wrong rib bon will not print when installed in your printer .
42 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide CAUTION! The printhead may be HO T! 3 Swing the used ribbon cartridge up off the printhead, lift it out, and discard it.
Maintenance 43 Loading Paper Rear Feed Note: If you have any paper in the paper path, r emove it befor e installing rear feed paper . Lock Lever Upper T ractor Cov er Pins Loading Rear Feed P aper from the Back of the Printer Note: These instructions assume you have r eady access to the back of the printer .
44 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide 3 Grasp the sheet guide. Lift it slightly , then slide it back. 4 Pivot the sheet guide forward and gently rest it against the roller assembly . Careful! If you push the sheet guide too hard against the roller assembly , it may dislodge it.
Maintenance 45 6 Open the lock levers (1) and move the right tractor ( as viewed from the back of the printer ) to the reference mark (2) matching the width of the paper you are loading. Then close the lock lever on the right tractor: Note: The movement of the right tr actor is limited to ensur e that the paper cover s the paper sensor .
46 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide 8 Place continuous forms paper on the first two pins of either tractor . Important! Y ou must k eep the number of paper holes engaged on either pin the same. If you don’ t the paper will sk ew and jam. 9 Close the right tractor cov er .
Maintenance 47 11 Lower the sheet guide and slide it toward the front of the printer until the marks align. 12 Place the wire guide (“1” in the illustration for the step abov e) in the sheet guide on the pull-up roller assembly . 13 Press FF/LOAD .
48 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Loading Rear Feed Paper from the Front of the Printer Note: These instructions assume you do not have r eady access to the back of the printer . If you do, go back to “Loading Rear F eed P aper fr om the Rear of the Printer” earlier in this chapter .
Maintenance 49 Note: The movement of the left tractor ( as viewed from the front of the printer ) is r estricted to ensur e that the paper covers the paper out sensor .
50 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide 8 Adjust the position of the right tractor to center the holes in the paper on the pins. Then, close its tractor cover and push back the lock lev er . Do not stretch the paper . Note: If the paper is too loose or too tight it can cause jams.
Maintenance 51 10 Place the wire guide (1) in the sheet guide on the pull-up roller assembly . 11 Press FF/LOAD . Note: The factory default setting for the T op of F orm (wher e the printing should be gin) is 1" down fr om the top of the page . T o change the setting , see “T op of F orm (TOF)” in Chapter 3.
52 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide 3 Open the acoustic cover (1) and raise the sheet guide to the single-sheet position. Pivot the wire feed guide (2) up into the sheet guide. T op Feed (Single Sheets) Note: If you have continuous form paper in the path, pr ess P ARK to r emove it befor e loading single sheets.
Maintenance 53 4 Adjust the paper feed guides (1) for the width of the paper , then place a sheet of paper in the separator . The paper will feed into the printer .
54 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Clearing P aper Jams Rear-Feed P aper Jams 1 T urn of f the printer . 2 Use the platen knob to back the paper all the way out of the printer . CAUTION! Make sure the printer is turned of f before you open the access cover .
Maintenance 55 Bits of Paper Stuck in the Paper Path 1 T urn of f the printer . 2 Use the platen knob to back the paper all the way out of the printer . CAUTION! Make sur e the printer is turned off before you open the access cover . 3 Open the access cover (1) and remove the pull up roller assembly (2).
56 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide 4 Remov e any torn pieces of paper . 5 Fold some continuous-form paper over three times to make a page four sheets thick. Then, load it on the tractors and close and lock the covers. 6 Use the platen knob to draw the quadruple-thick page around the platen.
Maintenance 57 Single-Sheet Paper Jams 1 T urn off the printer . 2 Use the platen knob to back the paper out. 3 Open the access cover (1) and remove the pull-up roller assembly (2). 4 Remove any torn pieces from around the carriage. 5 Reinstall the pull-up roller assembly and close the access cover .
58 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Cleaning the Housing Y ou should clean the printer housing ev ery six months (or after about 300 hours of operation). CAUTION! Never use strong solvents or strong detergents on the cabinet—they could damage the housing.
59 Chapt er 6: T roubleshooting General Information Here are some general things to check before proceeding with detailed troubleshooting. • Is the printer plugged in and turned on? • Are the conn.
60 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Problems / Solutions Problem My wor d pr ocessor files do not print the way I have the menu and fr ont panel set. Solution Remember: • Settings in your software application can override settings in your printer dri ver .
Troubleshooting 61 Problem The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Solutions 1 Is the SEL light on? If not, press the SEL ke y . 2 Check that the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer .
62 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Problem Ink smears on the paper when I print narr ow columns. Solution This may be caused by excessive printhead travel from the centering position. Enter the Menu and set the Centering Position to MODE 1. See “Using Y our Printer, Men u Mode.
Troubleshooting 63 Problem Ther e ar e dots missing in my printouts. Solution The head gap may not be set correctly . T ry moving the headgap lev er to a lower setting. If that doesn’t help, the printhead may be damaged; call for service. Problem The ALARM light is flashing.
64 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Problem The printer needs paper . The ALARM is not on. I can’t load paper . Solution 1 Press and release the SEL key . 2 Press and hold the SHIFT key and press the RESET / CHARA CTER PITCH key . 3 The ALARM light comes on and you can now load paper .
65 Appendix A: P ar ts & Accessories Purchasing Parts & Accessories Before you purchase, know your printer model number (see the front of the unit) and have the correct part number and description of the item. Item descriptions and part numbers are provided in this section.
66 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Replacement Parts Item Part Number Both Models Ribbon Cartridge ( ) ------------------------------- 42377801 Platen Knob ( ) ------------------------------------- .
Accessories 67 Accessories Option Part Number Model ML490 Pull T ractor, T op-Mount ( ) ----------------------- 70030501 Push T ractor , Bottom-Mount ( ) ----------------- 70030701 Roll Paper Stand ( .
68 Appendix B: Print er Control Codes This section lists the most commonly used printer control codes. Y ou will find a comprehensi ve listing of the control codes (English only), on your Printer CD. T o access it: 1 Place the CD in your CD-ROM drive and wait for it to AutoPlay .
Control Codes 69 Epson L Q Commands (Continued) Epson Command ASC II Decimal Character Style Normal ESC q 0 27 113 48 Outline ESC q 1 27 113 49 Shadow ESC q 2 27 113 50 Outline with Shadow ESC q 3 27 .
70 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Epson L Q Commands (Continued) Epson Command ASC II Decimal Line Feed, Execute w/ Carriage Return L F 10 n/180" (n = 0 to 255) ESC J n 27 74 n n/360" (n .
Control Codes 71 Epson L Q Commands (Continued) Epson Command ASC II Decimal Print Speed Half-Speed On ESC s 1 27 115 49 Half-Speed Off ESC s 0 27 115 48 Print Suppress Mode On D C3 19 Print Suppress .
72 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide IBM Proprinter X24e / XL24e and I BM X24e AGM / XL2 4e A GM Commands IB M Command AS CI I Decimal Backspace BS 8 Cancel CAN 24 Carriage Return CR 13 Character Pitc.
Control Codes 73 IBM Commands (continued) IBM Command ASC II Decimal Print One Character from IBM Set III (n = 0 to 255) ESC ^ n 27 94 n Italic Printing On ESC % G 27 37 71 Italic Printing Of f ESC % .
74 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide IBM Commands (Continued) IBM Command ASC II Decimal Paper Out Sensor Off ESC 8 27 56 Paper Out Sensor On ESC 9 27 57 Print Quality / Font Select LQ Roman ESC k 0 2.
75 Appendix C: Specifications Note: Specifications ar e subject to change without notice . Print Method Impact dot matrix Printhead 24 pins, 0.20 mm (0.0079") diameter , with thermal protection Interfaces Standar d : Centronics parallel, IEEE-1284 compliant USB 1.
76 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Emulations (co-resident) • Epson LQ • IBM Proprinter X24e / XL24e • IBM X24e A GM / XL24e A GM Print Speed Mode Pi tc h Speed High Speed Draft (HSD) 10 cpi* 420 cps† Utility 10 cpi 315 cps 12 cpi 378 cps 15 cpi 472 cps 17.
Specifications 77 Resident Fonts Print Quality Available Fonts Letter Quality Courier , Gothic, Or a tor , Prestige, Roman, Swiss, Swiss Bold Utility Gothic Bar Codes • Code 39 • UPC A, UPC E • .
78 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide P aper Specifications: M L490 Single (Cut) Sheets Feed: T op Only W eight: 14 to 24 lb. US Bond (52.6 to 90 g/m 2 ) W idth Range: 7.2" to 8.5" (183 to 216 mm) Single-part, continuous forms Feed: Rear, Bottom* W eight: 12 to 24 lb.
Specifications 79 P aper Specifications: M L49 1 Single (Cut) Sheet Feed: T op Only W eight: 14 to 24 lb. US Bond (52.6 to 90 g/m 2 ) W idth Range: 7.2" to 14.3" (182.8 to 363.2 mm) Single-part, continuous forms Feed: Rear, Bottom* W eight: 12 to 24 lb.
80 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Environmental Requirements T emperature Operating: 41 to 95°F (5 to 36°C) Storage: 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 5 to 95%.
81 Appendix D: Installation Location • Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. • Allow enough space around the printer to easily access the platen knob and the various paper feed paths. • Make sure a suitable grounded power outlet is available nearby .
82 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide 1 Remove any packing tape, then grasp the tabs (1) at either end of the access cover and pivot it toward the front of the printer as far as it will go. 2 Remove the printhead shipping restraint. 3 Remove the shipping restraint from the pull-up roller assembly (1).
Installation 83 4 Use the tabs (1) to lift and remove the sheet guide, then remove the shipping restraint. 5 Reinstall the sheet guide: insert the clips on either side of the separator into the notches marked with a triangle, then press down to secure the separator in place.
84 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide CAUTION! The printhead may be HO T! 3 Unpack the new ribbon cartridge and install it on the printhead. Important! Do not remove the ribbon shield (1) from the ribbon! 4 T urn the take-up knob (1) in the direction of the molded-in arrow to take up any ribbon slack.
Installation 85 P ower Connection 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer ar e OFF . 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the printer , then into a grounded outlet. 3 T urn on the printer . Computer Connections P arallel (LPT): I EEE 1 2 84 • Requires bidirectional cable, max.
86 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide USB: Specification 1.1 Compliant • Requires USB 1.1 cable, maximum length 19.7 ft. (5 m), not supplied. • Printer has USB “B” receptacle. 1 Make sure the printer and computer are both turned off . 2 Attach a suitable USB cable to the printer .
Installation 87 T esting the Printer • Font Sample T est • Rolling ASCII T est • Hexadecimal Dump Mode F ont Sample T est Important! W ide car r ia g e Model ML491: If you are using 8.5" paper to run the tests, make sure the paper width selection in the printer menu is set to 8.
88 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Rolling AS CI I T est Important! W ide car r ia g e Model ML491: If you are using 8.5" paper to run the tests, make sure the paper width selection in the printer menu is set to 8.5 inches. Otherwise, printing on the platen may damage the printer .
Installation 89 Hexadecimal Dump Mode When the printer is placed in the Hexadecimal Dump Mode, all data received, including text and printer commands, is printed in both hexadecimal and ASCII format. For example, the following line of BASIC code LPRINT CHR$ (27);”0”;CHR$ (30);”This is an example of a hexadecimal dump.
90 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Loading the OKI Driver Parallel Interface 1 Insert the CD into your CD-R OM drive. Note: If the CD does not A utoPlay , click Start → Run → Br owse, then bro wse to your CD-ROM drive , double-click Install.exe and click OK.
91 A Accessories ............................................. 67 Alignment problems ................................. 9 ASCII T est .............................................. 8 8 Auto Carriage return ............................... 3 5 Auto LF (Line Feed) .
92 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide F Factory defaults, menu mode ................. 27 Font Sample T est .................................... 8 7 Fonts Embedded Printer Commands ........... 61 Resident ............................................. 77 Selecting .
Index 93 O Operator Panel Function ......................... 64 Options, purchasing ................................ 65 Orator font .............................................. 77 P Page Length Rear Feed ........................................... 30 T op Feed .
94 Microline 490/ 491 User’s Guide Resolution (Graphics) ............................. 76 Ribbon Cartridge Replacement Part No. ........................ 66 Replacing ........................................... 41 Ribbon Shield ......................
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Se non hai ancora comprato il OKI Microline 491 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del OKI Microline 491 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso OKI Microline 491 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul OKI Microline 491 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il OKI Microline 491, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del OKI Microline 491.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il OKI Microline 491. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo OKI Microline 491 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
