Oki Microline 320 Turbo D1 User manual
MICROLINE
320/321 TURBO
Printer Handbook
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is com-
plete, accurate and up-to-date. OKI assumes no responsibility for the results of errors
beyond its control. OKI also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equip-
ment made by other manufacturers, and referred to in this handbook, will not affect
theapplicabilityoftheinformationinthismanual.Mentionofsoftwareproductsmanu-
factured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by OKI.
OKI and MICROLINE are registered trademarks of OKI Electric Industry Company,
Ltd..
IBM and PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corpora-
tion.
Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corp. Lotus and 1-2-3 are registered
trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are regis-
tered trademarks and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corporation.
Important Safety Instructions
Your OKI printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable per-
formance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few basic precau-
tions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit:
• Read the setup and operation instructions in this manual carefully. Be sure to
save it for future reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the printer itself.
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth; do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners.
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on something unsteady,
it might fall and be damaged; if you place it on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa,
or bed, the vents may be blocked, causing it to overheat.
• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure no openings on the printer
are blocked. Don’t put the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or
heat register. If you put the printer in any kind of enclosure, make sure it is well
ventilated.
• Do not put anything into the ventilation slots on the sides of printer, you could
get a shock or cause a fire.
• The printhead can get quite hot when it has been printing for a length of time.
Do not touch the printhead untill it has had a chance to cool off.
• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it.
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of the
printer. If you’re not sure, check with your dealer or with your local power com-
pany.
• Your printer has a grounded plug as a safety feature, and it will only fit into a
grounded outlet. If you can’t plug it in, chances are you have a non-grounded
ontlet; contact an electrician to have it replaced with a grounded outlet. Do not
use an adapter to defeat the grounding.
• To avoid damaging the power cord, don’t put anything on it or place it where it
will be walked on. If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immedi-
ately.
• If you’re using an extension cord or power strip with the printer, make sure that
the total of the amperes required by all the equipment on the extension is less
than the extension’s rating. Generally, the total ratings of all equipment plugged
into any one power line should not exceed 15 amperes. Don’t exceed this unless
you know that the power line your equipment is plugged into has a rating above
15 amperes.
• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook, don’t try to
service the printer yourself; opening the cover may expose you to shocks or
other hazards. Don’t make any adjustments other than those outlined in the
manual – you might cause damage requiring extensive repair work.
• If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not working properly or
has been damaged, unplug it immediately and follow the procedures in Chap-
ter 5. These are some of the things to look for:
The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
Liquid has been spilled into the housing, or the printer has been exposed to
water.
The printer has been dropped or its cabinet has been damaged.
The printer doesn’t function normally when you’re following the operating
instructions.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: Installation ........................................................................................... 3
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................3
Removing Shipping Retainers........................................................................4
Installing Ribbon Cartridge ......................................................................................5
Making Connections ..................................................................................................6
Connection with Computer ............................................................................6
Connection with Power...................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Loading Paper ...................................................................................... 9
Loading Single-Sheet Paper ....................................................................................11
Loading Rear-Feed Paper........................................................................................14
Paper Handling.........................................................................................................19
Tear Feature.....................................................................................................19
Forms Tear-off Feature ..................................................................................20
Paper Park Feature.........................................................................................20
Switching Paper Paths...................................................................................21
Chapter 3: Operation............................................................................................ 23
Control Panel.............................................................................................................23
Print Mode.................................................................................................................25
Indicator Lights ..............................................................................................25
Buttons.............................................................................................................26
Menu Mode ...............................................................................................................30
Sample Menu ..................................................................................................31
Summary of Menu Settings ..........................................................................32
Menu Mode Indicator Lights .......................................................................35
Menu Mode Buttons ......................................................................................35
Resetting Menu to Factory Defaults ............................................................36
Performing Basic Tasks ............................................................................................37
Selecting Print Quality ..................................................................................37
Selecting Character Pitch ..............................................................................38
Testing Your printer .......................................................................................39
Resetting Top of Form ...................................................................................42
Using Bar codes ..............................................................................................42
Chapter 4: Working with Software................................................................... 47
Basic Terminology ....................................................................................................47
Printer Commands.........................................................................................47
Emulations ......................................................................................................48
Printer Drivers ................................................................................................48
Compatible Printer Drivers ..........................................................................49
Chapter 5: Ploblem Solving, Maintenance, & Service................................... 51
Problem Solving .......................................................................................................51
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................54
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge...................................................................54
Clearing Paper Jams ......................................................................................57
Cleaning the Housing....................................................................................61
Accessories ................................................................................................................62
Replacement Parts..........................................................................................64
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................ 65
Appendix B: Menu Selections............................................................................ 69
Explanation of Menu Items.....................................................................................72
Appendix C: Printer Commands ....................................................................... 79
IBM Proprinter Printer Commands .......................................................................79
Epson FX Printer Commands .................................................................................83
OKI Microline (ML) Printer Commands...............................................................87
Appendix D: ASCII Character Codes ............................................................... 91
Lower ASCII Character Sets ...................................................................................91
Upper ASCII Character Sets ...................................................................................95
Epson International Character Substitutions .......................................................99
IBM International Character Substitutions.........................................................100
MICROLINE International Character Substitutions .........................................101
Code Page Character Sets......................................................................................102
Appendix E: Interfacing .................................................................................... 107
Pin Assignments for Parallel Interface Signals ..................................................107
Installing the Serial Interface ................................................................................108
Pin Assignments for Serial Interface Signals......................................................110
ML320/321 Turbo Printer Handbook 1
This Guide is arranged to help you get your new MICROLINE 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo
printer set up and running quickly as well as providing you with more detailed infor-
mation for future reference. Here’s how it’s organised:
• Chapter 1 (Installation) shows you how to get your printer ready to run and
how to connect it to your computer.
• Chapter 2 (Loading Paper) explains how to load paper for any of the two meth-
ods of paper feed.
• Chapter3 (Operation) describes how tocontrolyour printerfrom thefront panel.
It also explains how to change the defaults, how to test your printer and how to
use bar codes.
• Chapter 4 (Working with Software) gives you information on selecting a driver
and installing your printer on popular software packages.
• Chapter 5 (Problem Solving/Maintenance/Service) gives helpful hints on how
to solve common printer problems and how to maintain your printer in tip-top
shape.
• AppendicesAthrough E contain a variety of reference material, including speci-
fications, menu listings, lists of printer programming commands and ASCII
characters.
Introduction
2 Introduction
ML320/321 Turbo Printer Handbook 3
This chapter explains how to unpack and install your new printer.
Unpacking
Unpack your printer and make sure you have the following items. If you are missing
any of these items, contact your dealer immediately for a replacement.
Chapter 1: Installation
• Printer
• Ribbon cartridge
• AC cord
It is not included in case of
some models.
• Printer handbook.
Interface cable and paper are sold
separately.
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