OKI MICROLINE 8480FB Setup Guide

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OKI MICROLINE 8480FB Setup Guide Step 1: Unpack Check the Contents If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Components Feb 17 06.

6" (60 cm) In front of printer: 12.6" (32 cm) Overall: 60.

documentation: This Setup Guide How to get the printer up and running.

1 OKI MICROLINE 8480FB Setup Guide Step 1: Unpack Check the Contents If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Components Feb jpg Space Requirements Place the printer on a stable, level surface. Check that sufficient space is available for the installation: Width: 35.4" (90 cm) Depth Behind printer: 23.6" (60 cm) In front of printer: 12.6" (32 cm) Overall: 60.2" (153 cm) Height: 18" (46 cm) minimum Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature: 41 to 104 F (5 to 40 C) Humidity: 30 to 85% RH Documentation Your printer includes the following documentation: This Setup Guide How to get the printer up and running. Safety and Regulatory Information booklet Important safety information, along with general regulatory information (FCC, Energy Star, IC, etc.) and the Material Safety Data Sheet for the ribbon. User s Guide PDF file on the CD included with the printer 1 Printer 2 Stacker 3 Power Cable 4 Ribbon Cartridge Not illustrated: Documentation Information on print modes, features such as Forms Tear-Off and Auto Gap, setting the top of form, using the control panel, making changes in the printer defaults, clearing paper jams, etc.

jpg 1 Ribbon Cartridge 7 Platen Knob 2 Sheet Guide 8 Power Switch 3 Sheet Platform 9 Display Panel 4 Sheet Supports 10 Stacker 5

2 Printer Components Front View Step 2: Set Up the Printer Remove the Printhead Shipping Restraint 1. Open the cover using the grips on either side. F2_03_open_ cover.jpg F1_24a1.jpg 1 Ribbon Cartridge 7 Platen Knob 2 Sheet Guide 8 Power Switch 3 Sheet Platform 9 Display Panel 4 Sheet Supports 10 Stacker 5 Printhead 11 Cover 6 Control Panel Rear View 2. Peel the protective plastic film off the display panel. F2_15c.jpg 3. Tilt the display panel toward you. F2_04_Tilt_ Display.jpg F1_24b1.jpg 1 Stacker 3 Parallel Port 2 Power Socket 4 USB Port 2

4. Remove the shipping restraint (1). F2_04a.jpg Install the Power Cord 1. Make sure the printer power switch is in the OFF position: F2_06.jpg 2. Attach the power cord to the back of the printer.

3 4. Remove the shipping restraint (1). F2_04a.jpg Install the Power Cord 1. Make sure the printer power switch is in the OFF position: F2_06.jpg 2. Attach the power cord to the back of the printer. F2_19.jpg Save the shipping restraint and packing materials in case you ever need to ship the printer. 5. Push the display panel back to its original position. F2_04_Tilt_Display_ Back.jpg 3. Plug the opposite end into a suitable, grounded outlet. Install the Ribbon Cartridge 1. Turn ON the printer. The printhead lifts, moves to the left, then moves to the center and stops. F2_21.jpg 6. Close the cover. F2_03_close_c over.jpg 2. Turn OFF the printer before opening the cover. F2_06a.jpg 3

4 Warning! Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the cover. 5. Unpack the ribbon cartridge and remove the lock pieces (1). 3. Open the cover. F2_03_open_c over.jpg F2_09.jpg 4. Verify that the printhead is centered (at the Ribbon set position ). 6. Swing out the ribbon arms on either end of the cartridge until they snap into place. F2_10a.jpg 7. Tilt the display panel toward you. F2_07a.jpg F2_04_Tilt_ Display.jpg 4

8. Observe the black pin (1) over which the ribbon knob fits, and the guides (2) one at either end into which the ribbon arms fit. 10.

Be careful that the ribbon is not twisted, folded or pulled off the ribbon arms during this process. F2_07b.jpg F2_13a.jpg 11.

Feed the ribbon arms (1) in beside the guides (2), position the take-up knob (3) over the pin, then press the cartridge in firmly at either end.

5 8. Observe the black pin (1) over which the ribbon knob fits, and the guides (2) one at either end into which the ribbon arms fit. 10. Pull the ribbon out a bit at the left end of the cartridge to give some slack, then slide the ribbon underneath the printhead. Be careful that the ribbon is not twisted, folded or pulled off the ribbon arms during this process. F2_07b.jpg F2_13a.jpg 11. Make sure the ribbon is threaded through the indentation in each ribbon guide arm. 9. Feed the ribbon arms (1) in beside the guides (2), position the take-up knob (3) over the pin, then press the cartridge in firmly at either end. F2_1 3b.jp g Caution! Always turn the ribbon knob clockwise: turning it counterclockwise (to the left) can cause the ribbon to jam. 12. Turn the ribbon knob clockwise (in the direction of the molded arrow) to take up any excess slack in the ribbon. F2_11a.jpg F2_15a.j pg 5

6 13. Push the display panel back to its original position. Install the Stacker With the flat edge toward the printer and the frosted side up, slide the stacker into the channels at either end of the support, pushing it in as far as it will go. F2_15b.jpg F2_17_rev.jpg 13. Close the cover. F2_03_cl ose_cove r.jpg Caution! If the cover does not close easily, do not force it. The right end of the ribbon cartridge is not properly seated in the printer. Open the cover and reseat it. Then reclose the cover. Remove the Protective Film Peel the protective plastic film off the viewing area on the cover. Remove_Prote ctive_plastic.jp g 6

Step 3: Run a Self Test Step 4: Load Paper Before proceeding, run a self test to check that the printer is operating correctly. This prints out a list of available fonts. 1. Turn off the printer. 2.

When the printer finishes initializing, the display will prompt you to insert paper. 4.

7 Step 3: Run a Self Test Step 4: Load Paper Before proceeding, run a self test to check that the printer is operating correctly. This prints out a list of available fonts. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold MODE and LF while turning on the printer. Release them when RELEASE SW appears on the second line of the display. 3. When the printer finishes initializing, the display will prompt you to insert paper. 4. Place a letter size or larger sheet of paper on the platform anywhere within the Paper range when Auto Align is ON area. MODE + LF.jpg F5-11a.jpg Individual Sheets/Forms ( MANUAL ) The printer is set at the factory for single sheets/forms (Manual Feed) Auto Align mode Normal print mode automatic printhead gap (Auto Gap) Paper Specifications, for Use with Auto Align Mode Printing envelopes requires use of the sheet guide (1) instead of the Auto Align mode. See your on-line User s Guide for instructions on turning off Auto Gap. The sheet feeds in. The first page of the test prints and the page is ejected back out onto the platform. The printer display then prompts you to insert paper. 5. Remove the printed sheet and insert a new sheet. The sheet feeds in and the remainder of the test prints. The page is ejected. The self test is complete. Minimum Print Margins 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) on all sides Individual Sheets Size Minimum Width: 3.9 (100 mm) Maximum Width: 14.3 (364 mm) Minimum Length: 2.75 (70 mm) Maximum Length: 16.5 (420 mm) Weight Minimum:13.8 lb. US Bond (52 g/m 2 ) Maximum: 55.8 lb. US Bond (210 g/m 2 ) 7

Individual Multi-Part Forms Size Minimum Width: 3.9 (100 mm) Maximum Width: 14.3 (364 mm) Minimum Length: 2.75 (70 mm) Maximum Length: 14.

Pull out the sheet supports (1) and move the sheet guide (2) to the right as far as it will go (the travel of the sheet guide is limited). Sheet_G uide_cro p.

jpg Normal to High Impact Press MODE/HIGH IMPACT. The LED beside HIGH IMPACT comes on and H-IMPCT appears at the end of the first line of the display. 2.

8 Individual Multi-Part Forms Size Minimum Width: 3.9 (100 mm) Maximum Width: 14.3 (364 mm) Minimum Length: 2.75 (70 mm) Maximum Length: 14.3 (364 mm) Normal Print Mode (the factory default) Up to 6-part forms (original + 5) Maximum Thickness: (0.36 mm) Load Individual Sheets/Forms 1. Pull out the sheet supports (1) and move the sheet guide (2) to the right as far as it will go (the travel of the sheet guide is limited). Sheet_G uide_cro p.jpg High Impact Mode Up to 8-part forms (original + 7) Maximum Thickness: (0.48 mm) Switching Between Normal and High Impact Mode MODE.jpg Normal to High Impact Press MODE/HIGH IMPACT. The LED beside HIGH IMPACT comes on and H-IMPCT appears at the end of the first line of the display. 2. Place a letter size or larger sheet/form on the platform anywhere within the Paper range when Auto Align is ON area F5-11a.jpg LF.jpg High Impact to Normal Press LF/NORMAL PRIN. The LED beside HIGH IMPACT goes out and NORMAL appears at the end of the first line of the display. The sheet loads in to the print position, automatically aligning so that it is square with the print path. 8

Continuous Forms ( FRONT ) Continuous Forms Specifications Width Minimum: 4 (102 mm) Maximum: 16 (406 mm) Single Thickness Forms Weight range: 13.8 to 34 lb.

9 Continuous Forms ( FRONT ) Continuous Forms Specifications Width Minimum: 4 (102 mm) Maximum: 16 (406 mm) Single Thickness Forms Weight range: 13.8 to 34 lb. US Bond (52 to 128 g/m 2 ) Multi-part Forms: Normal Print Mode (the printer default) up to 6-part forms (original + 5) Maximum Thickness: (0.36 mm) Multi-part Forms: High Impact Mode up to 8-part forms (original + 7) Maximum Thickness: (0.48 mm) To switch between Normal and High Impact mode, see page 8. Set the Printer for Continuous Forms Load Continuous Forms 1. Push the sheet supports in and lift the sheet feed platform 2. Lift the lock lever on the left tractor, then move the left tractor to set the desired left margin for printing. The mark on the gauge (1) or the center of the diamond shaped hole (2) represents the location of the center of the first character printed. The movement of the left tractor is limited to ensure that the paper covers the paper out sensor. 8480_2_crop.jpg F5-03a.jpg 8480_3_crop.jpg F5-04a.jpg 1. If there is a sheet loaded on the platform, remove it. 2. With the printer turned on, press SEL to place the printer off line. 3. Press MODE once or rwice until you see FRONT on the second line of the display. The printer will change paths and return to the on line state. FRONT appears on the second line of the display. To switch back to single sheet feed, follow the same steps, pressing MODE several times until you see MANUAL on the second line of the display. 3. Push the lock lever down to lock the left tractor in place. 9

10 4. Lift the lock lever (1) on the right tractor (2) and move the tractor over to correspond to the width of the continuous forms you are using. Center the paper support (3) between the two tractors. F5-05a.jpg 8. Position the continuous forms stack below the printer with no more than about 1 inch (3 cm) offset (1). F5-08a.jpg 5. Open both tractor covers and place the first three holes in the continuous forms paper over the pins. Tearing Off Printed Continuous Forms F5-06a.jpg 1. With the SEL light on, press SHIFT. The continuous forms move forward onto the stacker. 2. Tear off the printed form along the perforation. F5-09.jpg Important! Make sure that an equal number of paper holes are engaged on each tractor. If not, the paper will jam. F5-06b.jpg 3. Press SHIFT. The forms move back into the printer, ready for printing the next document. 6. Close the tractor covers and fine tune the position of the right tractor until the holes in the paper are centered on the pins, then push back the right tractor lock lever. F5-07a.jpg Removing Continuous Forms 1. Follow the steps above to remove the printed portion. 2. Press SEL. 3. Press LOAD. The forms move back to the tractors. 4. Lift the platform and remove the forms from the tractors. 5. Lower the platform. 7. Lower the platform. 10

11 Step 5: Connect to the Computer Caution! Do not connect both the USB and parallel ports at the same time. USB Port No USB interface cable is supplied with the printer. Use a USB cable that is compatible with USB specification Turn off the printer. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the printer. Parallel Port No parallel cable is supplied with the printer. Use a shielded, bi-directional, IEEE-1284 compatible, parallel cable no longer than 6 ft. (1.2 m). 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Connect the parallel cable to the parallel port on the printer and secure it with the wire loops. F3_03_crop. jpg F3_02_c rop.jpg 3. Secure the cable in one of the channels (1) molded into the housing on either side at the back of the printer to keep it out of the way. 3. Secure the cable in one of the channels (1) molded into the housing on either side at the back of the printer to keep it out of the way. F1_24c.jpg F1_24c.jpg 4. Connect the parallel cable to the parallel port on the computer and secure it in place with the screws. 4. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. parallel_pc. jpg usb_pc.jpg 5. Turn on the printer. 5. Turn on the printer. 11

12 Oki Data Americas, Inc., 2000 Bishops Gate Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ Tel: (856) FAX: (856) Oki Data Americas, Inc., 4140B Sladeview Crescent Unit 7 & 8 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 6A1 Télephone : Télécopier : Oki Data de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Mariano Escobedo #748 Piso 8, Col. Nueva Anzures, C.P , México, D.F. Tel: FAX: Oki Data do Brasil Informática, Ltda., Rua Alfrefo Egidio de souza Aranha 100-4, andr-bloco C Chácara Santo Antonio, São Paulo, Brazil Tel: (Grande São Paulo), (Demais localidades) FAX: okidata@okidata.com.br Oki Data Americas, Inc. OKI, / MD / MR, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

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