Explanation Of Menu Items - Oki MICROLINE 385/6 Handbook

Explanation of Menu Items
Print Mode: Select the typeface (font) to be used for the printing of your doci
Pitch: Choose character width measured in characters per inch (CPI), or pre
spaced characters (Letter Quality only).
Style: Choose Normal (upright) or Italics (slanted).
Size: Choose Single or Double width and height.
Emulation Mode: Select the printer command set you want your ML385/6 to u:
Epson LQ series, IBM Proprinter X24/XL24, or IBM AGM.
Graphics Printing: Choose unidirectional (left to right only) for better gra
registration at slower speed. Choose bidirectional for higher print speed.
Max Receive Buffer: Select the size of the buffer. This allows you to send large
printer, which can be held in the larger buffer and reduce the time that your comp
sending data. If your computer has problems with device time-outs due to the
to clear the buffer, select a smaller buffer size. The time taken to clear the bi
shorter and the computer will be able to resume transmitting data.
Paper Out Override: The paper out detector senses when less than one inc
remains in the printer and stops printing at that point. Choosing Yes overrides t
so you can print closer to the bottom of the page if you are using single sheets
when you use this feature, it lets the printer continue printing when there is no n
which causes a loss of data and may damage the printhead and the platen.
Print Registration: Use this item with bidirectional bit image graphics
registration. Although 0 is generally the best selection, choosing another
compensate for registration problems with some graphics software packages
Operator Panel Functions: Full Operation is the normal setting. Choose Limitec
to deactivate the FONT, PRINT QUALITY, CHARACTER PITCH, and MODE
the control panel. You can control these features only through your software,
useful when several people are using the printer and you do not want its setting
This feature also prevents access to the menu. If you want to reactivate the me
the printer, then hold down the MODE button and turn the printer on again,
normal menu procedures to reset this item to Full Operation.
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