Forms Tear Off - Oki ML390 Service Manual

4.13 FORMS TEAR OFF

4.13.01 General Information
This feature allows a printed page (rear feed, continuous form) to be torn off without wasting paper or
adjusting the printer.
Forms Tear Off advances the paper from the initial printing position to the tear off position. The top of the
page (perforation) will be even with the tear bar. The tear bar is located under the clear top of the access
cover.
Paper will remain in the tear off position until the printer receives data. Then, the paper is retracted to the
initial print position.
When printing stops, the paper will advance to the tear off position.
NOTE:
If the software package being used "pauses" while sending data to the printer, Forms Tear Off may be
activated (if it is enabled through the Menu). The pause must be for two or more seconds. No data is lost.
Uneven print registration may occur due to the paper movement. If the problem occurs, deactivate Forms
Tear Off through the Menu.
Do NOT use Forms Tear Off with labels or multi-part forms.
4.13.02 Procedure
· Verify that the ribbon and paper are installed.
· Power ON the printer.
· Press MODE. The SEL light will go out and the MENU lamp will light.
When the MENU lamp is lit, the functions printed BELOW the operator panel switches are activated.
· Press GROUP. The first line of the menu will print.
FONT Print Mode Utility
(GROUP) (ITEM) (Current SETting)
· Press GROUP until you access VERTICAL CONTROL.
· Press ITEM until you access FORMS TEAR OFF.
· Press SET until you access 500 ms.
· Press MODE to record the changes and return to Print Mode. The MENU lamp will go out and the SEL
lamp will light.
· Press SEL until the SEL lamp goes out. The printer is deselected.
· Press and hold TOF/Quiet. While doing this, press either of the switches listed below.
FORM FEED increases the Top of Form. The paper is advanced.
LINE FEED decreases the Top of Form. The paper is retracted.
Service Guide ML390/391
Chapter 4 Failure & Repair Analysis
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