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... product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for the results of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Oki Data. CE.jpg Microline 8480FB User's Guide 2 Mention of errors beyond its control. The most up -to Electromagnetic Compatibility,...), 73/23/EEC (LVD) and 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), as to -date drivers and manuals are available from the web site: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com Trademark Information Oki and Microline are registered trademarks or trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Other product...
... product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for the results of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Oki Data. CE.jpg Microline 8480FB User's Guide 2 Mention of errors beyond its control. The most up -to Electromagnetic Compatibility,...), 73/23/EEC (LVD) and 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), as to -date drivers and manuals are available from the web site: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com Trademark Information Oki and Microline are registered trademarks or trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Other product...
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... Normal Print Mode 15 High Speed Print Mode 15 High Impact Print Mode 15 Change Print Mode 16 Loading Print Media 17 Individual Sheets/Forms ("MANUAL 17 Continuous Forms ("FRONT 19 Switching Between Normal and High Impact Mode 22 Switch between Single Sheets and Continuous Forms 23 Function Setting Menu 24...
... Normal Print Mode 15 High Speed Print Mode 15 High Impact Print Mode 15 Change Print Mode 16 Loading Print Media 17 Individual Sheets/Forms ("MANUAL 17 Continuous Forms ("FRONT 19 Switching Between Normal and High Impact Mode 22 Switch between Single Sheets and Continuous Forms 23 Function Setting Menu 24...
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... ASCII Test 63 Font Sample Test 63 Hex Dump Mode 64 Setting the Printhead Gap 65 General Information 65 Printhead Gap Settings 66 Change to a Manual Printhead Gap Setting 67 Troubleshooting 69 Paper Jams: Single Sheet 69 Paper Jams: Continuous Forms 70 Paper Jams: Correcting Repetitive Jams 71 Error Messages 74...
... ASCII Test 63 Font Sample Test 63 Hex Dump Mode 64 Setting the Printhead Gap 65 General Information 65 Printhead Gap Settings 66 Change to a Manual Printhead Gap Setting 67 Troubleshooting 69 Paper Jams: Single Sheet 69 Paper Jams: Continuous Forms 70 Paper Jams: Correcting Repetitive Jams 71 Error Messages 74...
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Front View, Outside Front_View with sheet supports.JPG 1 Sheet Guide 2 Cover 3 Platform for Manual Feed 4 Display Panel 5 On/Off Switch 6 Platen Knob 7 Control Panel 8 Sheet Supports Microline 8480FB User's Guide Introduction • 6
Front View, Outside Front_View with sheet supports.JPG 1 Sheet Guide 2 Cover 3 Platform for Manual Feed 4 Display Panel 5 On/Off Switch 6 Platen Knob 7 Control Panel 8 Sheet Supports Microline 8480FB User's Guide Introduction • 6
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Engages the High Used to place the printer on line. Function Setting Menu Mode • Scrolls backwards through available settings for an item. Manual Feed (single forms fed from the platform) and Front Feed (continuous forms). See page 23. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Control Panel • 9 Function Setting Menu ...
Engages the High Used to place the printer on line. Function Setting Menu Mode • Scrolls backwards through available settings for an item. Manual Feed (single forms fed from the platform) and Front Feed (continuous forms). See page 23. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Control Panel • 9 Function Setting Menu ...
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Auto Gap mode is A Manual Gap Manual Gap setting selected (the setting is turned on page 69 for more information blinking, the cover is open. • If both the ALARM and AUTO .... "Troubleshooting" • If both the ALARM on . The factory default is Auto Gap in which the required printhead gap is out. Use these switches to a manual head gap setting if you are blinking, there is • Awaiting removal of • A paper jam has normal. See "Gap Control" on again. default). •...
Auto Gap mode is A Manual Gap Manual Gap setting selected (the setting is turned on page 69 for more information blinking, the cover is open. • If both the ALARM and AUTO .... "Troubleshooting" • If both the ALARM on . The factory default is Auto Gap in which the required printhead gap is out. Use these switches to a manual head gap setting if you are blinking, there is • Awaiting removal of • A paper jam has normal. See "Gap Control" on again. default). •...
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... to move continuous forms up to engage the High Speed (Draft) Print Mode. Press FF to the tear off . 2. The printer automatically reinitializes in the Manual Mode, turn it off position. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on line: 1. With the printer in the new path. Change...
... to move continuous forms up to engage the High Speed (Draft) Print Mode. Press FF to the tear off . 2. The printer automatically reinitializes in the Manual Mode, turn it off position. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on line: 1. With the printer in the new path. Change...
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Loading Print Media Individual Sheets/Forms ("MANUAL") The printer is set at the factory for • single sheets/forms • Auto Align mode • Normal print mode • automatic printhead gap Specifications ...
Loading Print Media Individual Sheets/Forms ("MANUAL") The printer is set at the factory for • single sheets/forms • Auto Align mode • Normal print mode • automatic printhead gap Specifications ...
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Switch between Single Sheets and Continuous Forms 8480_3_crop.JPG Single Sheets to Continuous Forms Manual Feed to Manual Feed 1. If there are not loaded, the display prompts you see MANUAL on the second line of the display. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Loading Print Media • 23 With the printer turned on, press SEL to...
Switch between Single Sheets and Continuous Forms 8480_3_crop.JPG Single Sheets to Continuous Forms Manual Feed to Manual Feed 1. If there are not loaded, the display prompts you see MANUAL on the second line of the display. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Loading Print Media • 23 With the printer turned on, press SEL to...
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... in the menu settings using the front panel keys. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 24 Function Setting Menu Make changes in the manual mode. 2. Make sure the printer is the only way to have a record of paper (minimum letter or A4) on the platform. Press and hold SELECT...
... in the menu settings using the front panel keys. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 24 Function Setting Menu Make changes in the manual mode. 2. Make sure the printer is the only way to have a record of paper (minimum letter or A4) on the platform. Press and hold SELECT...
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...If continuous forms feed is selected, FRONT appears on the second line of the display.To switch to PATH CHANGE FRONT c. The display changes to manual feed: a. The printer automatically switches to place the printer off-line. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 29 Print the Menu ... are using to the right as far as it will go. Press SEL to the manual path and returns on the second line of the settings. Single Sheet (Manual Feed) Before Starting 1. Front_View.JPG 3. Make sure manual feed is the only way to print the menu. 2. b. Press the MODE switch ...
...If continuous forms feed is selected, FRONT appears on the second line of the display.To switch to PATH CHANGE FRONT c. The display changes to manual feed: a. The printer automatically switches to place the printer off-line. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 29 Print the Menu ... are using to the right as far as it will go. Press SEL to the manual path and returns on the second line of the settings. Single Sheet (Manual Feed) Before Starting 1. Front_View.JPG 3. Make sure manual feed is the only way to print the menu. 2. b. Press the MODE switch ...
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Load the paper on Single Sheets 1. The menu prints. F7_10_e.JPG 2. If manual feed is selected. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 30 When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches. 4. Print the Menu on the platform. ...
Load the paper on Single Sheets 1. The menu prints. F7_10_e.JPG 2. If manual feed is selected. Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 30 When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches. 4. Print the Menu on the platform. ...
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Press SEL to PATH CHANGE MANUAL Press the MODE switch one or two times until FRONT appears on Continupus Forms 1. b. Print the Menu on the second line of the display. When "...; 31 Turn the printer off . 5. The printed sheet advances to the front path and returns on . 3. Press the SHIFT switch. Press MODE. To switch from manual feed to the print position. The printer automatically switches to the stacker for tear off . 2.
Press SEL to PATH CHANGE MANUAL Press the MODE switch one or two times until FRONT appears on Continupus Forms 1. b. Print the Menu on the second line of the display. When "...; 31 Turn the printer off . 5. The printed sheet advances to the front path and returns on . 3. Press the SHIFT switch. Press MODE. To switch from manual feed to the print position. The printer automatically switches to the stacker for tear off . 2.
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... 3, Align 4, Invalid MemoryAutoAlign Valid, Invalid Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 36 Front, Rear Paper End On-line, Off-line Gap Control Auto, Manual Gap x x = 1 - 8, A - Note: 1Chr. Set Pos. Wait Time Auto Alignment must be disabled to set a 1Chr. E (see page 59). ... been used to use Wait Time. 2.0 sec, 1.5 sec, 1.0 sec, 0.5 sec Load LF Speed Fast Speed, Slow Speed Eject Dir. Set Pos. Group Manual Feed Manual Fe Item Settings TOF 2.12 mm (1/12"), 3.18 mm (1/8"), 6.35 mm (1/4"), 7.62 mm (3/10"), 8.47 mm (1/3"), 10.58 mm (5/12"), 23....
... 3, Align 4, Invalid MemoryAutoAlign Valid, Invalid Microline 8480FB User's Guide Function Setting Menu • 36 Front, Rear Paper End On-line, Off-line Gap Control Auto, Manual Gap x x = 1 - 8, A - Note: 1Chr. Set Pos. Wait Time Auto Alignment must be disabled to set a 1Chr. E (see page 59). ... been used to use Wait Time. 2.0 sec, 1.5 sec, 1.0 sec, 0.5 sec Load LF Speed Fast Speed, Slow Speed Eject Dir. Set Pos. Group Manual Feed Manual Fe Item Settings TOF 2.12 mm (1/12"), 3.18 mm (1/8"), 6.35 mm (1/4"), 7.62 mm (3/10"), 8.47 mm (1/3"), 10.58 mm (5/12"), 23....
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Not Used. Group Item Manual Feed (cont.) Align1 Pos.Adj. (Align 1 must be selected) Align2 Pos.Adj. (Align 2 must be selected) Align3 Pos.Adj. (Align 3 must be selected) Align4 Pos....
Not Used. Group Item Manual Feed (cont.) Align1 Pos.Adj. (Align 1 must be selected) Align2 Pos.Adj. (Align 2 must be selected) Align3 Pos.Adj. (Align 3 must be selected) Align4 Pos....
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... the front panel has been used to +15 in increments of 1/120 inch Not Used. Off, On Print, Tear Off 3.18 mm (1/8"), 6.35 mm (1/4") Auto, Manual Gap x x = 1 to 8, A to E (see page 58). Gap Control Gap Pos. Note: 1Chr. Set Pos value for the Front Feed path (see page 67) 50.8 mm...
... the front panel has been used to +15 in increments of 1/120 inch Not Used. Off, On Print, Tear Off 3.18 mm (1/8"), 6.35 mm (1/4") Auto, Manual Gap x x = 1 to 8, A to E (see page 58). Gap Control Gap Pos. Note: 1Chr. Set Pos value for the Front Feed path (see page 67) 50.8 mm...
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... (front feed). Left 2, Left 1, Right 1, Right 2 ... Selectable settings: Left 10, Left 9, ... Adjusts the set horizontal location for printing the first character on a form when using manual feed from the platform. Right 9, Right 10, in increments of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm). Selectable settings: Left 10, Left 9, ... Left 2, Left 1, Right 1, Right 2 ... Left 2, Left...) must be disabled. Explanation of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm). For a summary of the menu groups, items and settings, see "Menu Summary" on a form when using manual feed from the platform. The default is 0.
... (front feed). Left 2, Left 1, Right 1, Right 2 ... Selectable settings: Left 10, Left 9, ... Adjusts the set horizontal location for printing the first character on a form when using manual feed from the platform. Right 9, Right 10, in increments of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm). Selectable settings: Left 10, Left 9, ... Left 2, Left 1, Right 1, Right 2 ... Left 2, Left...) must be disabled. Explanation of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm). For a summary of the menu groups, items and settings, see "Menu Summary" on a form when using manual feed from the platform. The default is 0.
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... When Auto Align is set to Valid [the default], whichever Align setting you are set up to four custom values for more information on using manual feed from the left edge of 0 to a different preset left margin on the printer. Align1 Pos. Adj., etc. Available settings: Align 1 [the default], Align 2, Align...
... When Auto Align is set to Valid [the default], whichever Align setting you are set up to four custom values for more information on using manual feed from the left edge of 0 to a different preset left margin on the printer. Align1 Pos. Adj., etc. Available settings: Align 1 [the default], Align 2, Align...
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...Alignx Pos.Adj in response to Yes. The default is turned on one side or a cutout. Sets the alignment method (skew adjustment) engaged for manual feed from the platform when the printer is No. Change to Invalid if you want the printer to automatically add a carriage return when a Line ...adjustment is received at the top such as a large dark area on . Note This setting does not affect the printer when it initializes in the Manual Feed group (see page 36). Auto CR IBM emulation only. Microline 8480FB User's Guide • 42 Form Unusable with Auto Align.bmp Auto Align...
...Alignx Pos.Adj in response to Yes. The default is turned on one side or a cutout. Sets the alignment method (skew adjustment) engaged for manual feed from the platform when the printer is No. Change to Invalid if you want the printer to automatically add a carriage return when a Line ...adjustment is received at the top such as a large dark area on . Note This setting does not affect the printer when it initializes in the Manual Feed group (see page 36). Auto CR IBM emulation only. Microline 8480FB User's Guide • 42 Form Unusable with Auto Align.bmp Auto Align...
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... Alignment enabled. Choose 3.18 mm (1/8") or 6.35 mm (1/4") [the default]. Change it to Valid if your system uses pin 14 of the parallel interface to manual feed from printing on the last line of the page and the bottom of the page. Microline 8480FB User's Guide • 43 Auto Eject Pos...
... Alignment enabled. Choose 3.18 mm (1/8") or 6.35 mm (1/4") [the default]. Change it to Valid if your system uses pin 14 of the parallel interface to manual feed from printing on the last line of the page and the bottom of the page. Microline 8480FB User's Guide • 43 Auto Eject Pos...