Oki ML1190 User manual

User’s Guide
ML1120/ML1190
ML1120/ML1190

ML1120/ML1190 User’s Guide - Perface > 2
Preface
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is
complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki Printing Solutions assumes no responsibility
for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki Printing Solutions also cannot
guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers
and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it.
Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily
constitute endorsement by Oki Printing Solutions.
While all reasonable efforts have been made to make this document as accurate and
helpful as possible, we make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the Oki Printing Solutions
web site:
http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com
Copyright © 2010 Oki Printing Solutions.
Oki, OKI Printing Solutions and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric
Industry Company, Ltd.
ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their proprietors.
As an ENERGY STAR Program Participant, the manufacturer has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives
89/336/EEC (EMC) and 73/23/EEC (LVD) as amended where
applicable on the approximation of the laws of the member states
relating to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage.

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CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................... 6
Aboutthisguide...................................... 6
On-lineusage..................................... 7
Printingpages .................................... 7
Gettingstarted........................................ 9
Retainingpackingmaterials ............................ 9
Identifyingcomponentparts ............................ 9
Frontview........................................ 9
Rearview........................................11
Locatingyourprinter ................................. 12
Poweringonyourprinter.............................. 12
Producingatestprint................................. 13
Connectingtoacomputer ............................. 15
Interfaces.......................................... 15
Interconnection ..................................... 15
Installingtheprinterdriver............................. 16
Printingatestpage.................................. 16
Printingfromacomputer .............................. 17
Utilities ............................................. 18
Overview .......................................... 18
Accessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Descriptionofutilities................................. 18
Installingtheutilities ................................. 19
Windows........................................ 19
OKI DIPUS (Dot Impact Printer Utilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Generalinformation............................... 19
Additionalinformation ............................. 19
StatusMonitor ................................... 19
MenuSetupUtility ................................ 20
TopofFormSetupUtility........................... 20
SwitchSetupUtility ............................... 20
Paperhandling....................................... 21
Loadingcutsheetpaper .............................. 21
Ejectingcutsheetpaper .............................. 24
Loadingcontinuousforms............................. 25
Setting up continuous forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Feedingcontinuousforms.......................... 25
Tearing off continuous forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Aligning the tear-off perforations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Removingcontinuousforms ........................... 32
HowtouseBottomTractor ............................ 34
Setting the Paper Thickness lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operating instructions ................................ 42
Controlpanel....................................... 42
ML1120......................................... 42
ML1190......................................... 44
Buttons............................................ 46
Settingmenuvalues ................................. 47
Confirming current settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Menusetting..................................... 48
ML1120......................................... 49
ML1190......................................... 57
Initialising menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
AdjustingTOFposition ............................... 65
Printerspeedsettings................................ 66
Printerimpactmode............................... 66
Normalspeedprinting............................. 66
Highspeedprinting ............................... 66
Quietprinting.................................... 66
Setting TOF position at the place of user’s choice . . . . . . . . . . 67
Troubleshooting ...................................... 68
Clearingpaperjams.................................. 68
Cut sheet paper jammed in printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Continuous forms jammed in printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Responding to alarm conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Responding to general problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cleaningyourprinter.................................. 77
Printerexterior...................................... 77
Printerinterior ...................................... 77
Consumables and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Consumables....................................... 79
Changing a ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Consumable order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Specications........................................ 83
ML1120............................................ 83
ML1190............................................ 85
Index ............................................... 87
Oki contact details .................................... 88

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Notes, cautioNs aNd warNiNgs.
NOTE
A note provides additional information to supplement the main text.
CAUTION!
A caution provides additional information which, if ignored,
may result in equipment malfunction or damage.
WARNING!
A warning provides additional information which, if ignored,
may result in a risk of personal injury.

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iNtroductioN
Congratulations on purchasing this Oki Printing Solutions printer!
The ML1120 (9-pin) and ML1190 (24-pin) are designed to provide
highly reliable letter quality printing and high resolution graphics for the
desktop/office printing environment. Both models combine state-of-the-
art serial impact dot matrix printing technology with advanced materials
and superior construction to provide high performance and versatility
in a desktop sized unit. Careful attention to ergonomics and application
needs provides user friendly operation for operators of varying technical
capabilities.
about this guide
NOTE
Images used in this manual may include optional features that your
printer does not have installed.
This manual is your user's guide (check the web site, www.
okiprintingsolutions.com, for the most up-to-date version) for your printer
and forms part of the overall user support listed below:
This User's Guide: to help you to become familiar with your
printer and make the best use of its many features. Also included
are guidelines for troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure
that it performs at its best. Additionally, information is provided for
adding optional accessories as your printing needs evolve.
This is an electronic document stored on the manuals CD.
Technical Reference Guide: to provide detailed technical
information for programmers and more technical users.
This is an electronic document available on the web site www.
okiprintingsolutions.com.
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Installation Guides: accompany consumable items and optional
accessories to describe how to install them.
These are paper documents that are packaged with the
consumables and optional accessories.
On-line Help: on-line information accessible from the printer
driver and utility software.
oN-liNe usage
This guide is intended to be read on screen using an Adobe Acrobat
Reader. Use the navigation and viewing tools provided in Acrobat.
You can access specific information in two ways:
In the list of bookmarks down the left hand side of your screen,
click on the topic of interest to jump to the required topic. (If the
bookmarks are not available, use the "Contents" on page 3.)
In the list of bookmarks, click on Index to jump to the Index. (If
the bookmarks are not available, use the "Contents" on page
3.) Find the term of interest in the alphabetically arranged index
and click on the associated page number to jump to the page
containing the term.
PriNtiNg Pages
The whole manual, individual pages, or sections may be printed. The
procedure is:
1. From the toolbar, select File > Print (or press the Ctrl + P keys).
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2. Choose which pages you wish to print:
(a) [All pages], (1), for the entire manual.
(b) [Current page], (2), for the page at which you are looking.
(c) [Pages from] and [to], (3), for the range of pages you
specify by entering their page numbers.
3. Click on OK.
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gettiNg started
WARNING!
If you have not already done so, familiarise yourself with the
content of the Installation Safety booklet supplied with your
printer.
retaiNiNg PackiNg materials
After setting up your printer according to the instructions in the Set-up
Guide, retain your packing materials and container in case you ever
need to ship or transport your printer.
ideNtifyiNg comPoNeNt Parts
The main parts of your printer are identified and briefly explained below.
froNt view
1. Print Head: prints the characters on the paper.
2. Paper Type Lever: set according to the type of paper used - cut
sheet or continuous forms.
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3. Platen Knob: turn to move or eject the paper.
4. Paper Thickness Lever: set according to the thickness of the
paper. There is also a setting to facilitate ribbon replacement.
5. Control Panel: contains button switches and indicators
(described in detail later) that allow you to operate the printer.
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6. Power Switch: to turn the printer power ON/OFF.
7. Ribbon Cartridge: holds the printer ribbon.