Oki MICROLINE ML310 User manual
OKI®®
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®MICROLINE®310
Printer Handbook
P/N 59342501
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. Oki Data also cannot guarantee that
changes in software and equipment made by other
manufacturers, and referred to in this handbook, will not
affect the applicability of the information in this manual.
Mention of software products manufactured by other
companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by
Oki Data.
© 2002 by Oki Data.
Written and produced by the Oki Data Training and
Publications Department. Please address any comments on
this publication to:
Training & Publications Dept.
Oki Data Americas, Inc.
2000 Bishops Gate Blvd.
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054-4620
OKI, OKIDATA and MICROLINE are registered
trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.
ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency.
Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson
Corporation (SEC), registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Year 2000 Compliance
All products currently sold by Oki Data are Year 2000
Compliant. Each product contains information technology
that accurately processes date and time data between the
years 1999 and 2000, and carries no issue for the
September 9, 1999 (9999) programming concern. These
products, when used in combination with products
purchased from other manufacturers, whose products
properly exchange data and time information, will
accurately process the date and time. All future products
are committed to meeting the same Year 2000 compliance.
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Oki Data
has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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Important Safety Instructions
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating
listed on the back of the printer. If you aren’t sure,
check with your dealer or with your local power
company.
• Your printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug as a safety
feature. It will only fit into a grounded outlet. If you
can not plug it in, chances are that you have an older,
non-grounded outlet. 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, do not put anything
on it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cord
becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
Your OKI printer has been carefully designed to give you
years 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. Be
sure to save all documents for future reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on
the printer itself.
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put in
on something unsteady, it might fall and be damaged.
• Avoid overheating the printer. Do not place it on a soft
surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed. The vents may be
blocked, causing the printer to overheat.
• The printer must be installed near a power outlet which
will remain easily accessible.
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• 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.
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• To protect your printer from overheating, make 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. If you put the printer in any kind of
enclosure, make sure it is well ventilated.
• The printhead can get quite hot when it has been
printing for a length of time. Do not touch the printhead
until it has had a chance to cool off.
• Do not use your printer near water. Do not spill liquid
of any kind into it.
• Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the
sides of the printer. You could get a shock or cause a
fire.
• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this
document, 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 document. 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 have your printer serviced.
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.
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Table of Contents
Setting Up ............................................................. 6
Components .................................................................. 6
Remove the Shipping Materials ................................... 7
Install/Replace the Ribbon Cartridge ........................... 8
Install the Platen Knob ............................................... 10
Install the Paper Separator .......................................... 10
Install the Power Cord ................................................. 11
Connect To the Computer ............................................ 11
Load Paper .................................................................. 12
Loading Continuous Form Paper for Bottom Feed . 13
Loading Continuous Form Paper for Rear Feed ..... 16
Loading Single Sheets ............................................. 19
Run the Self Test ......................................................... 20
Controlling the Printer ...................................... 21
The Front Panel .......................................................... 21
Printer Driver .............................................................. 23
Appendix A: Replacement Parts ...................... 25
Appendix B: Control Circuit Board Switches 27
Appendix C: Specifications ............................... 29
Index ................................................................... 31
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Setting Up
Components
Unpack the box and check for the following:
✔Interface cables and paper are sold separately.
ML310 Printer
Ribbon cartridge
Platen knob
Power cord
Paper separator
• Grounding screw (not illustrated: see “Connect to the
Computer” later in this section)
• CD (not illustrated)
✔If any of these items is missing or damaged, see your
dealer for a replacement.
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Remove the Shipping
Materials
1Remove any packing tape.
2Check for a protective film on the front panel, and
remove it.
3Lift off the acoustic cover.
4Pull up on the access cover to unsnap it, then remove it.
5Remove the shipping retainer that secures the printhead
during shipment. Save it in case you ever need to ship
the printer.
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2Center the printhead (1) so that it’s away from the bail
rollers. Make sure the bail is closed (lever back).
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Leave the clear plastic ribbon shield (1) on the
cartridge! Use only genuine Oki Data ribbon
cartridges.
Install/Replace the Ribbon
Cartridge
1If necessary, lift off the acoustic cover and remove the
access cover.
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Caution! It is recommended that the printer be
switched off prior to removing the access cover. The
printhead can get very hot during extended periods
of printing—be sure to let it cool off before you
touch it.
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3If you are replacing the ribbon cartridge, grasp the
sides of the cartridge at either side of the printhead
(Caution! printhead can be HOT!), then lift the used
cartridge out and discard it.
4With the knob side up, tilt the new ribbon cartridge onto
the printhead plate so that it slides into the area of the
plate that is closest to the front of the printer, then lower
the ribbon shield over the printhead (Caution! Printhead
may be HOT!), aligning the tabs with the inserts on the
printhead plate.
✔If the ribbon won’t load easily, turn the knob slightly
until the x-shaped notch on the bottom of the ribbon
cartridge aligns with the x-shaped insert on the ribbon
plate.
5Press on the cartridge until you feel it snap into place.
6If you are replacing the ribbon cartridge, put the access
cover back on and press down until it snaps into place,
then replace the acoustic cover.
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Install the Platen Knob
Insert the knob in the hole on the right side of the printer,
lining up the notch in the knob with the pin on the shaft.
Install the Paper Separator
Place the tabs (1) on the paper separator into the slots (2)
on the printer, then press down to snap it in place.
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