Oki Microline 490 User manual

High-volume versatility in forms and
correspondence.
Whether you need regular output of continuous
multi-part forms, fine business correspondence—
or combinations of both—24-pin OKI®ML490/491
printers are the commanding solution.
They handle the printing needs of the most demanding
environments—including point-of-sale, automation
and utility applications such as wholesale or retail
sales counters, financial departments, and
manufacturing or warehouse sites. Yet they also
produce letter-quality type and high-resolution
graphics for the office and executive suite.
Unequaled performance technology. The
ML490/491 sport features that give them a strong
edge over their predecessors as well as the
competition:
•An internal cooling fan provides continuous airflow
for the printhead—maximizing throughput
productivity for long, unattended print jobs
•Additional feed rollers provide precise forms
handling and printed-character placement accuracy
•3-piece top cover provides easy access and
unsurpassed break resistance
Highlights:
Rated at 20,000 hours MTBF
3-year standard warranty
Print speeds up to 475 cps1
Integrated USB and IEEE Parallel connectivity
standard
Optional OkiLAN®6120i 10/100 Base-T Ethernet®
internal print server
Crisp, clear printing – on letterhead or
5-part forms
Expandable head gap – accommodates multi-
part forms and cut-sheet stock including labels
and stiff index stock
128 KB receive buffer/memory
7.5 million-character ribbon life
200-million character printhead life
Small footprint – ideal for retail countertops
Uses the same accessories as
ML390/391 Turbo Series
1Utility/Draft Mode.
2Q4 2003 IDC Quarterly Tracker
and Evans Research.
Reliable
and fast with
letter-quality output.
Fast, with finesse. ML490/491 printers run the
gamut of paper types and envelopes at lightning
speed—reaching 475 cps in Utility/Draft mode and
105 cps in Letter-quality. Their rugged printhead (200
million-character average life expectancy) is made up
of powerful samarium magnets and stored-energy
pins that deliver precise, sharp characters all the way
through to the last page of a 5-part form.
The patented OKI closed-loop feedback system
assures character placement accuracy. And a zero-
tear feature accurately positions continuous forms
for a clean tear at the perforation to eliminate
wasted stock.
Sturdy and sophisticated. Field-proven reliability is
just one reason OKI MICROLINE printers are the most
widely-used impact printers in North America2.
The rugged, reliable OKI ML490/491 printers are sure
to win you over, too!
Exceptional forms-printing performance,
backed by a 3-Year standard warranty
Narrow Carriage
MICROLINE 490
OKI®MICROLINE®490/491
24-Pin Impact Printers

To contact Oki Data Americas, Inc.
In USA: 2000 Bishops Gate Blvd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-4620
Tel: 800.OKI.DATA (800.654.3282)
Fax: [phone]
In Canada: 2735 Matheson Blvd. East
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4M8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
In Latin America and Mexico:
2000 Bishops Gate Blvd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-4620
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.okidata.com 800.OKI.DATA
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Built to last, inside and out. The performance-
optimized power supply of the OKI®MICROLINE®
490/491 has been enlarged to easily handle harsh
printing conditions. Its energy management
capabilities match power expenditures to print-job
size, maximizing the life of the 24-pin printhead
and other components. These are just a few of the
reasons why OKI MICROLINE Impact printers are the
most widely used in North America.1
A long-lasting rack-and-pinion drive system ensures
print quality longer than belt or cable systems.
And the ergonomically-designed, impact-resistant
chassis protects the ML490/491 from damage, even
in the toughest working environments.
All this performance is user-friendly. Controls are
conveniently placed on the front panel for fast
access. The automatic loading of continuous and cut
stock makes every print job easier, and the design of
the internal sheet separator enables easy loading of
tractor-fed paper into the rear push tractor.
OKI provides the edge in performance no competing
printer can claim—and backs it with 3 years of
warranty coverage2and a network of authorized OKI
Dealer Service Centers and Service Depots.
The high-quality, highly reliable and highly affordable
ML490/491 Impact printers from OKI. Put them to
work in your office or behind the counter—and
watch them drive your productivity to new limits while
they improve the look of your forms printing.
Specifications
Technology, Speed and Print Characteristics
•Printhead: 24-Pin SIDM
•Graphics Resolution: 360 (H) x 360 (V) dpi maximum
•Feed Rate: 4.5 ips (11.4 cm/sec.)
•Print Speed and Character Matrix:
•Print Speed and Character Matrix:
Mode Letter Quality Utility Hi-Speed Draft Utility
(12 cpi) (12 cpi) (10 cpi) (15 cpi)
Speed (in cps) 126 315 420 475
Emulation, Interface and Memory
•Emulation: Epson®LQ, IBM®ProPrinter®,IBM AGM, IBM XL24
•Interface: Standard – IEEE Parallel and USB;
Optional – RS-232C Serial and Ethernet®via OkiLAN®6120 i
10/100 Base-T Internal Print Server (no AC power adapter
required); Twin-ax/Co-ax through 3rd Party
•Memory: 128K
Compatibility
•Operating Systems: Windows®XP, 2000, 98/95,
3.x and NT®4.0; MS-DOS®
Paper Handling
•Paper Input: Single-part, Multi-part, Continuous forms,
Cut sheet, Index stock, Envelopes, Labels
•Number of Copies: 5
•Thickness: 0.017" (0.43 mm) maximum
•Paper Feeding: Rear Push and Friction Feed
•Options: Bottom Push Tractor, Top Pull Tractor,
Cut Sheet Feeder, Roll Paper Stand
Warranty and Reliability
•Limited Warranty: 3-Year parts and labor, 2-Year printhead
•MTBF: 20,000 hours (25% duty cycle/35% page density)
•Reliability:
ML420 – 20,000 pg./mo. duty cycle
ML421 – 12,000 pg./mo. duty cycle
•Printhead Life: 200 million characters
•Ribbon Life: 7.5 million characters
Environmental
•Size (WxDxH):
ML490 – 15.7" x 13.6" x 6.0" (39.8 cm x 34.5 cm x 15.2 cm);
ML491 – 21.7" x 13.6" x 6.0" (55.1 cm x 34.5 cm x 15.2 cm)
•Net Weight:
ML490 – 16.4 lb. (7.43 kg); ML491 – 21.2 lb. (9.6 kg)
•Acoustic Noise: 56 dBA
•Power Requirements:
120V Model: 120 VAC +6%, -15%;
230V Model: 230 VAC +15%, -14%
For more information on OKI Impact Printers and sup-
plies, including OKIcare®Extended Service Programs:
1-800-OKI-DATA (800-654-3282).
1Q4 2003 IDC Quarterly Tracker and Evans Research.
23-year standard warranty parts and labor/2-year printhead.
3Available in the U.S. and Canada only.
All specifications subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Oki Data Americas, Inc. OKI Reg. T.M., M.D., M.R., MICROLINE,
OkiLAN, OKIcare Reg. T.M., Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. 7-Day/24-Hour
logo T.M., Oki Data Americas, Inc. Epson Reg. T.M., Seiko Epson Corp. IBM,
ProPrinter Reg. T.M., International Business Machines, Inc. Windows,
Windows NT, MS-DOS Reg. T.M., Microsoft Corp. Ethernet Reg. T.M., SCO.
Energy Star Reg. T.M., U.S. EPA. USB-Logo T.M. Universal Serial Bus
Implementers Forum, Inc.
OKI®MICROLINE®490/491
24-Pin Impact Printers
Ordering Information
Description Part Numbers
MICROLINE 490/Parallel/120V 62418901
MICROLINE 490/Parallel/230V 62418902
MICROLINE 491/Parallel/120V 62419001
MICROLINE 491/Parallel/230V 62419002
Accessories
Top-Mount Pull Tractor Kit with acoustic cover:
ML490 70030501
ML491 70030601
Bottom Push Tractor Kit:
ML490 70030701
ML491 70030801
Cut Sheet Feeder 70030101
Roll Paper Stand (ML490 only) 70023301
RS-232C Serial Interface (19.2K baud max.) 70012801
OkiLAN®6120i 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Internal Print Server 70046501
OkiLAN®6020e 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
External Print Server 70036001
OkiLAN 6010e 10 Base-T Ethernet
External Print Server 70034401
Self-inking Ribbon Cartridge 42377801
Co-ax Adapter 70047201
Twin-ax/Co-ax (Available through Third Party.
Call 1-800-OKI-DATA.)
OKIcare®Overnight Exchange Warranty
Extensions3
U.S. Canada
OKI ML400 Series 1-Yr. Warranty Ext. 58264901 58263111
OKI ML400 Series 2-Yr. Warranty Ext. 58264902 58263112
OKIcare®Depot Warranty Extensions3
U.S. Canada
OKI ML400 Series 1-Yr. Warranty Ext. 58264701 58265511
OKI ML400 Series 2-Yr. Warranty Ext. 58264702 58265512
Upgrade to 3-Yr. Overnight Exchange 58264801 58264811