Oki Microline 520 User Manual

MICROLINE
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User's Guide

Oki Microline 520 Specifications

General

Type	Dot Matrix Printer
Printing Method	Impact
Resolution	240 x 216 DPI
Connectivity	Parallel, Serial, USB
Emulation	IBM Proprinter
Number of Pins	24
Paper Handling	Single sheet
Noise Level	55 dB

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Section 1: Getting Started

Unpack and Initial Setup

Unboxing the printer, checking contents, and removing protective film.

Remove Shipping Retainers

Removing shipping retainers from the printer for installation.

Install/Replace Ribbon Cartridge

Guide to installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge.

Connect to Power and Computer

Instructions for connecting the printer to power and a computer.

Power Up and Load Paper

Steps to turn on the printer and load different paper types.

Loading Paper Paths

Detailed steps for loading continuous-form and single-sheet paper.

Set the Top of Form

Tests, Emulations, and Drivers

Section 2: Maintaining Your Printer

Replacing Ribbon and Clearing Jams

Procedures for ribbon replacement and clearing paper jams in rear feed.

Clearing Single Sheet Feed Jams

Section 3: Using Your Printer

Control Panel Overview

Print Mode Operations

Character Pitch and Menu Mode

Menu Settings and Explanations

Printer Features

Section 4: Problem Solving

Printer Not Responding or Printing

Troubleshooting steps for power, printing, and data transmission issues.

Print Quality and Font Issues

Resolving smeared printing, uneven darkness, and incorrect symbols.

Paper Loading and Software Conflicts

Addressing paper loading errors and conflicts between software and printer settings.

Control Panel and Static Issues

Section 5: Specifications

Section 7: Commands

Epson FX Commands

IBM Proprinter III Commands

Okidata MICROLINE Standard Commands

Continuous Forms: Setting Forms Tear-Off and Top of Form

Managing Forms Tear-Off Settings

Setting Top of Form with Forms Tear-Off Enabled