Changing Top of Form. OKI ML 3390

OKI ML 3390 is a versatile and high-performance printer designed to meet the diverse printing needs of individuals and businesses. Its advanced features and reliable operation make it an ideal choice for a wide range of printing tasks. With its fast printing speed, sharp and clear output, and flexible paper handling options, the OKI ML 3390 is a powerful tool for producing professional-quality documents, reports, presentations, and more.

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Setting the top of page (Top Of Form)

With the »Top Of Form« function, you can set the line where printing is to start, the so-called top of form.

A clear paper guard is fitted at the front on the print head carriage. The red line (arrow) is the position on the current line at which the characters are printed. This line is very useful when setting the top of form position and during general printer operation.

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Note!

If you are using the "Form Tear-Off" function, you first have to switch this off in the printer menu.

Should you wish to change the start of printing in the vertical direction (top of form), proceed as follows:

Transport the continuous paper to the next top of form or insert a cut sheet and let the printer automatically draw it in. Both occur on pressing the FF/LOAD button.

Switch the printer OFF LINE by pressing the SEL button; the

SEL

lamp lights.

Set the top of form by holding down the SHIFT button and simultaneously pressing one of the Micro Feed buttons. This will cause the paper to be transported Up or Down in steps of 1/180 inch.

The top of form chosen is stored once you have released the buttons. Switch the printer ON LINE again by pressing the SEL button.

Changing Top of

Form

If you are using, for example, a text processing program which automatically sets a top margin, the top edge of the paper is to be set as the top of form.

Do not forward paper to the new top of form position by using the platen knob.

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Note!

To set the top of form to the standard setting, simultaneously press the SHIFT and TOF buttons. There must be no paper in the print path when doing this.

The top of form can be set differently for each type of paper feed, irrespective of whether you are feeding cut sheets manually, using the cut sheet feeder (CSF) or using continuous paper.

Indicating or changing the print position

The current print position is indicated by the »M« above the red line located on the clear paper guard of the print head carriage.

Should you wish to find out where the next printing position will be, simultaneously press the SHIFT and PRINT QUALITY buttons. The print head carriage will then move automatically to the new printing position.

If, when printing on pre-printed forms it is necessary to correct the current printing position in a horizontal direction or change to the next printing position, proceed as follows:

Print position (M)

Make sure that the printer is ON LINE; the SEL lamp lights.

Simultaneously press the SHIFT and TEAR buttons and the print head will move to the left. On pressing the SHIFT and

PARK buttons, the print head will move to the right.

The distance the print head moves between the individual printing positions corresponds to the setting displayed under CHARACTER

PITCH

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Automatic advance to Form Tear-Off position

If this function is active, printed pages of continuous paper are transported from the TOF position to the Form Tear-Off position to allow you to tear them off there. To do this, the continuous paper must be fed from the rear or via the additional bottom tractor feed

(accessory) from below.

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Note!

Do not use the »Form Tear-Off« function in conjunction with continuous labels on backing paper or with multi-layer forms as this can cause a paper jam.

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Activate this function after setting the top of form position by means of the menu item Form Tear-Off for the paper path Rear

Feed

(rear of printer) or Bottom Feed (bottom tractor feed) by changing it from Off to the required time pause. After a 500 ms, one or two second pause without any further print data, the paper is transported to the tear-off position. You can then tear off the paper if you wish.

Use of the printer menu is described in Chapter 4.

The serrated tear-off edge, which you can use when the top part of the printer cover is folded forwards, is provided for this purpose.

If further data is sent to the printer, the page is pulled back to the current printing position or top of form.

Serrated tear-off edge

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Checking the top of form

With the »Form Tear-Off« function activated, you can check and set the top of form by pressing the TEAR button in OFF LINE mode; the paper is drawn back to the top of form. Reset the top of form by pressing the Micro Feed Up/Down buttons with the SHIFT button pressed. The paper is transported to the tear-off position after making this setting.

Changing the tearoff position

Do not forward paper to the tear-off position by using the platen knob.

Should you wish to change the setting of the tear-off position, switch the printer OFF LINE with the Form Tear-Off function activated. Make sure the paper is at the tear-off position. Change the tear-off position by pressing the Micro Feed Up/Down buttons with the SHIFT button pressed.

When using graphics programmes, there may due to the amount of processing to be performed by the computer be pauses in the sending of data which cause the paper to be fed to the tear-off position.

The unnecessary transporting of the paper can impair accurate registration of the graphics. In this situation, switch off the »Form

Tear-Off« function.

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Key features

Fast printing speed for improved productivity
High-quality output with sharp and clear text and graphics
Versatile paper handling options, including cut sheets, continuous paper, and envelopes
Easy-to-use control panel with intuitive menu navigation
Durable construction and reliable operation for long-lasting performance
Compact and space-saving design for convenient placement
Wide range of connectivity options, including parallel and serial interfaces
Support for various emulation modes, including IBM and Epson
Comprehensive software suite for seamless integration with your computer system
Energy-efficient operation to reduce environmental impact and running costs

Frequently asked questions

You can connect the printer to your computer using the parallel or serial interface cables provided with the printer.

The printer supports cut sheets and continuous paper. To load cut sheets, simply place them in the paper tray and adjust the paper guides. To load continuous paper, insert it into the rear feed slot or use the optional bottom tractor.

You can change the printer settings using the control panel. Press the MENU button to enter the menu mode, and use the arrow keys to navigate through the options. Press the ENTER button to select an option and change its value.

Regular cleaning helps maintain optimal printer performance and prevent paper jams. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe away dust and debris from the exterior and interior of the printer. For more thorough cleaning, refer to the user manual for specific instructions.