Oki Microline 182 User manual

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IBM-COMPA IIBLE
MICROLINE
·182 183
Printer
Handbook

SPECIAL NOTE
This manual will help you install and use your new OKI IBM-
compatible MICROLINE 182 or 183 printer. It contains everything
you need to
know to print with your MICROLINE's special features.
If you still need assistance after reading this book, please contact
your dealer for fast, personal service. If your dealer cannot answer
your questions, please ask us. Simply call OKIDATA GmbH (0211-
5979401), and ask for Field Support.
Every
effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
document is complete, 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
equipment made by
other manufacturers,and referred to in this book, will not affect the
applicability of the information is this book.
Copyright 1985 by OKI. All rights reserved, including the right to
reproduce this
book or portions thereof in any form.
First edition
1985.
HUSQVARNA, BERNINA, ELNA, PFAFF, SINGER
MILFORD DISTRIBUTORS m:
Inc .• Cheltenham Sewing Machines
• Cheltenham Motor Mowers
293 CHARMAN ROAD, CHELTENHAM, 3192
PHONE: [phone]

MICROLINE 182/183 IBM-COMPATIBLE PRINTER
PRINTER
HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
-Connecting Your Computer ..................................... 12
Setting the Internal Switches .................................... 17
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING YOUR PRINTER ................................. 21
Switches, Lever, and Indicators ............................... 21
Paper Loading ..........................,............................... 23
Installing and Using the Roll Paper
Stand ............... 27
Installing and Using the Tractor
Feed Unit............... 30
Inserting Single Sheets ............................................. 35
CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING .................................................... 37
Basic Training .......................................................... 39
If You Have a Software Package ............................. 43
Programming the printer ........................................ 45
Carriage Return and Line Feed ............................ 45
Horizontal Tabulation ......................................... 46
Horizontal Tabbing ............................................. 46
Line Spacing ........................................................ 47
Fine Line Spacing ................................................ 48
Page Length Setting ............................................. 49
Top of Page ......................................................... 49
Form Feed ........................................................... 49
Skip Over Perforation .......................................... 50
Changing Character Size ..................................... 50
Underlining ......................................................... 52
Su perscri pts/Su bscri pts ......................................... 53
Enhanced/Emphasized Printing ............................ 55
Character Sets ...................................................... 56
-Bit Image Graphics .............................................
57

Page
Screen Dumps ... ................................................... 57
Programming Bit Image Graphics ....................... 61
Printing Multiline Graphics ................................. 72
Cancel Function .................................................. 75
Line Feed ............................................................ 76
Paper Out ............................................................ 76
APPENDIXES
A.
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77
B.
Software Notes ............................................................... ..
81
C. Interface Cables ............................................................... 115
D.
ASCII Character Code Chart ............................................ 129
E.
Specifications ...................................................................
137
F.
Character Code Table ....................................................
..
139
GLOSSARY .......................................................................................... 141
INDEX .................................................................................................. 145
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INTRODUCTION
You probably want to set up your new ML182/183 IBM-compatible
printer quickly and to get your computer system working for you.
This handbook
is designed to help you achieve that as quickly as
possible.
Chapter 1 describes unpacking, testing, and connecting
your printer
to your computer. Using the
steps provided, you can be ready to
operate your printer in a matter
of minutes.
Chapter 2 outlines
uses of the pushbuttons, lever, and lights, and ex-
plains various ways to load paper.
Chapter 3 explains
how you can program your printer for special
printing effects and
how to use the control codes in a software
package.
The appendixes provide more detailed information on connecting
your computer and reference charts for quick review after you have
read this handbook. A glossary at the back defines some computer
terms.
If you have questions or problems after reading this handbook, call
your dealer for fast, personal service. If your dealer cannot assist
you, please call us:
Field Support
OKIDATA GmbH
Hansa-Allee 187
-
4000 DUsseldorf 11
West Germany
Tel: [phone]

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CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
Your IBM-compatible ML182/183 printer is packed in a protective
container along with some extra items you need. These items
include:
(1)
ML182
ACcable ~
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Paper separator
Frame ground A, ~
setscrew~ ~
Platen knob <f?>
l
Iar power supply board If
Spare fuses {220 v ..... 0.63 A}
240 v ..... 0.5 A
for control board..... 1.5 A
Optional equipment available for your IBM-compatible ML182
pritner includes:
o Roll paper stand
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Ml182/183 _______________ _
o Tractor feed option kit
Tractor feed
unit
Access cover
Acoustic cover
(2) ML183
Tractor feed unit
Paper
separator
Access cover
ACcable ~
~
Acoustic cover
Frame ground A th
setscrew ~
Platen knob (
~for power supply board
Spare fuses: {220 V ... ,. 0,63 A}
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240 V 0.5 A Ribbon cartridge
Lfor control board ..... 15 A
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