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OKIDATA ML320 User Manual

OKIDATA ML320
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ML320/321 Turbo
User's Guide
OKIDATA
QUIETPARKTEAR
FF/LOAD
LF
SEL
SEL
POWER ALARM
MENU
GROUPEXIT
ITEM SET
PRINT
MENU
SHIFT TOF
Micro Feed
Up
Micro Feed
Down
PRINT QUALITY
CHARACTER PITCH
HSD
NLQ
UTL
SSD
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English

Table of Contents

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OKIDATA ML320 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOKIDATA
ModelML320
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety

General Safety Precautions

Essential precautions for safe operation and to prevent damage to the printer.

Getting Started

Printer Features

Overview of the printer's key capabilities and performance characteristics.

Optional Accessories

Lists available accessories to enhance printer functionality.

Unpacking the Printer

Instructions for safely removing the printer and its components from the packaging.

Printer Layout and Setup

Identifies printer parts and shows setup for rear feed and single-sheet feed.

Removing Shipping Restraints

Step-by-step guide to remove protective elements before first use.

Ribbon Cartridge Installation

Procedures for installing or replacing the printer's ribbon cartridge.

Connecting to Computer

How to connect the printer to a computer using a parallel or serial interface.

Connecting to Power

Steps to connect the printer to a power source and turn it on.

Loading Continuous Forms

Instructions for feeding continuous-form paper through the rear path.

Loading Single Sheets

Instructions for feeding single sheets of paper through the top feed path.

Top of Form (TOF) Settings

How to set and adjust the starting position for printing on paper.

Switching Paper Paths

Procedures for changing between continuous-form and single-sheet paper feeds.

Printhead Gap Adjustment

Guide to adjusting the gap for optimal paper thickness and print quality.

Printer Self-Tests

How to run built-in diagnostic tests for the printer.

Selecting Printer Emulation

Guide to choosing the printer's emulation mode for compatibility.

Printer Driver Selection

Information on selecting the correct software driver for your printer.

Maintaining Your Printer

Replacing Ribbon Cartridge

Reference to Section 1 for ribbon replacement instructions.

Clearing Paper Jams

Step-by-step instructions for clearing jams in the rear feed path.

Correcting Repetitive Rear Jams

Advanced steps to resolve recurring paper jams in the rear feed.

Clearing Single-Sheet Jams

Procedures for clearing jams when using single sheets of paper.

Cleaning the Printer Housing

Guidelines for cleaning the exterior of the printer.

Using Your Printer

Indicator Lights Overview

Explains the function of the printer's various indicator lights.

Control Panel Key Functions

Detailed explanation of each button on the printer's control panel.

Selecting Print Quality and Fonts

How to choose print quality modes like NLQ, Utility, HSD, and SSD.

Selecting Character Pitch

How to adjust character spacing (cpi) or select proportional spacing.

Menu Mode Operations

Overview of navigating and using the printer's menu system.

Menu Mode Navigation

How to enter, exit, reset, print, and change menu settings.

Menu Settings Summary

A table listing available menu items and their default factory settings.

Menu Item Explanations

Detailed descriptions for various menu options and their functions.

Printer Feature: Tear

How to use the Tear Feature to advance paper for tearing.

Forms Tear-Off Feature

How to activate and use the feature to tear off printed forms.

Paper Park Feature

How to retract continuous-form paper from the path using the PARK function.

Troubleshooting

Printer Not Responding

Solutions for when the printer shows no activity upon power-on.

No Printing with Data Sent

Steps to resolve issues where the printer doesn't print when receiving data.

Incorrect Characters or Fonts

How to fix problems with garbled text or wrong font output.

Ink Smears on Narrow Forms

Solutions for ink smearing, possibly due to printhead centering.

Smeared/Streaked Printing

Diagnosing and fixing issues caused by ribbon shield problems.

Alarm Light Flashing

Interpreting and resolving alarm conditions, including paper jams and lever settings.

Printer Needs Paper

Steps to load paper when the alarm light is not indicating an error.

Control Panel Buttons Disabled

Explains why control panel buttons might be unresponsive and how to enable them.

Print Output Mismatch

Resolving issues where print output doesn't match settings due to initialization strings or I-Prime signals.

Paper Sticking to Separator

Tips for preventing continuous-form paper from sticking to the separator.

Printer Specifications

Print Performance Specs

Details on print method, printhead, print speed, and characters per line.

Interface and Graphics Specs

Information on printer interface types and graphics resolution capabilities.

Resident Fonts

Lists the fonts built into the printer and their availability by print quality.

Scalable Fonts and Bar Codes

Information on scalable font sizes and supported bar code types.

Reliability and Buffer Specs

Details on Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), MTTR, printhead life, and buffer size.

Paper Type Specifications

A table outlining paper types, feed methods, weights, and width ranges.

Paper Size and Dimensions

Specifications for paper width, weight, thickness, and printer physical dimensions.

Environmental and Electrical Specs

Operating conditions and electrical requirements for the printer.

Service and Support

Obtaining Service and Support

How to get help from dealers, support centers, and automated services.

Okidata Support Representatives

Information on contacting customer support agents for assistance.

Faxable Facts and Service Locations

Accessing product information via fax and finding international service locations.

Purchasing Parts and Accessories

How to order replacement parts and accessories for the printer.

Available Manuals

List of available manuals for the printer with their order numbers.

Printer Accessories List

List of optional accessories and their order numbers for different printer models.

Printer Commands

Epson Emulation Commands

List of ASCII and Decimal commands for Epson emulation.

IBM Proprinter Commands

List of ASCII and Decimal commands for IBM Proprinter emulation.

OKIDATA MICROLINE Commands

List of ASCII and Decimal commands for OKIDATA MICROLINE emulation.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC RFI Statement

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

Industry Canada RI Statement

Statement regarding compliance with Industry Canada regulations.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details of the limited warranty, exclusions, and purchaser responsibilities.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

MSDS for Black Ribbon

Safety data for the black ribbon, including hazardous ingredients and first aid.

MSDS Physical and Hazard Data

Information on physical properties, fire hazards, and health hazards of the ribbon.

MSDS Safe Handling and Disposal

Guidance on safe handling, storage, spill cleanup, and disposal of the ribbon.

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