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  • Page 1 320T_tp.jpg User’s Guide P/N 59270107...
  • Page 2 Please visit Oki Data’s multilingual web site at: http://www.okidata.com Trademark Information OKI, Oki Data and MICROLINE are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServ Inc. Energy Star is a registered trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Epson is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Saving Time: Moving Through the Menu ... 9 Operation Tips ... 10 Operation Tip: Top of Form ... 10 Operation Tip: Turning the Platen Knob ... 11 Operation Tip: Control Access to the Printer ... 11 Introduction ... 12 Printer Features ... 13 Parts Identification ... 14 Printer Serial Number ...
  • Page 4 Single-sheet feed to continuous forms ...52 Printhead Gap ... 53 Expanded Printhead Gap ... 54 Print Quality ...58 Super Speed Draft ... 59 Microline 320/321 Turbo Printer Reset ...59 Character Pitch ... 60 Menu Mode ...61 Moving Through the Menu ...62 Moving Forward ...62...
  • Page 5 The ALARM light is on and the Character Pitch 15 light is flashing..85 Problem 10: The printer needs paper, but the ALARM light is not on and I cannot load the paper..85 Problem 11: The Print Quality and Character Pitch keys on the front panel don't work.
  • Page 6 Printer Control Codes ... 101 Epson FX Commands ... 102 IBM Proprinter III Commands ... 104 Oki Data MICROLINE Standard Commands ... 106 Microline 320/321 Turbo Warranty, Regulatory, and Safety Information 108 Limited Warranty: United States and Canada ... 108 Limited Warranty: Latin America ...

  • Page 7: Helpful Hints

    Helpful Hints Your printer has many features and capabilities that will help • save money • save time • operate the machine This section summarizes the features and capabilities directly connected to saving money and time. Details for these features and capabilities are provided in other sections of this document.

  • Page 8: Saving Money

    The top of the page (perforation) is even with the tear bar. The tear bar is located under the clear top of the access cover. Paper remains in the tear-off position until the printer receives more data. Then, the paper moves back down for printing (retracts to the initial print position).

  • Page 9: Saving Time

    Saving Time Saving Time: Internet Support Oki Data provides support via the Internet. Oki Data’s main web site, www.okidata.com, is the gateway to Oki Data’s products and services. my.okidata.com is a powerful area of Oki Data’s web site designed to help you personalize the information and service you get from Oki Data.

  • Page 10: Operation Tips

    “Using Your Printer, Top of Form, Forms Tear-Off Status (ON or OFF).” Top of Form sets the print start position for the printer. It is adjustable in increments of 1/144 of an inch. The amount of adjustment is limited to avoid paper jams.

  • Page 11: Operation Tip: Turning The Platen Knob

    Operation Tip: Turning the Platen Knob If you turn the platen knob when the printer is turned on, you will cause the Top of Form to mis-align. Always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! Operation Tip: Control Access to the...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    An on-line version of this document is available for viewing and downloading via Oki Data’s Web Sites. You may reach Oki Data via the Internet at: • www.okidata.com • www.my.okidata.com For more information on the Oki Data Web Sites, refer to “Service and Support, Internet Support.”...

  • Page 13: Printer Features

    • Blazing print speeds: — 300 characters per second (cps) in Utility mode — 390 cps in High Speed Draft (HSD) mode — 435 cps in Super Speed Draft (SSD) mode • 100% backward compatible with Microline 320/321 printers. User’s Guide: English...

  • Page 14: Parts Identification

    The parts identified here are parts of the unit that you will use during normal operation. For accessories (consumables, options, replacement parts, and documentation), refer to “Accessories.” Microline 320/321 Turbo Printer Serial Number The serial number of your machine is on a label on the back of your machine.

  • Page 15: Parts Identification: Rear Feed (Continuous Forms)

    4 On-Off Switch 5 Platen Knob 6 Control Panel 7 Acoustic Cover 8 Access Cover Move the paper lever to the position marked “REAR.” For rear feed, the paper lever is towards the front of the printer. 32T-01c.eps User’s Guide: English...

  • Page 16: Parts Identification: Top Feed (Single-Sheet)

    3 Paper Lever 4 On-Off Switch 5 Platen Knob 6 Control Panel 7 Acoustic Cover (open) 8 Access Cover Move the paper lever to the position marked “TOP.” The paper lever is towards the back of the printer. 32T-15.eps Microline 320/321 Turbo...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Lights

    • paper lever is set to wrong position if 10 cpi light is also blinking. • Blinks = error condition. Turn printer off, then on; if light still flashes, contact service dealer. 6 10 / 12 / 15 / 17 / 20 / PROP: Indicate selected character pitch.

  • Page 18: Front Panel Keys

    7 QUIET: Turns Quiet Mode on and off. When held on power up, activates Rolling ASCII Test. 8 PRINT QUALITY: Selects print quality and font. 9 CHARACTER PITCH: Selects the character pitch. Used with SHIFT key to reset the printer and clear the buffer. PRINT QUALITY CHARACTER PITCH PROP...

  • Page 19: Installation

    • Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the printer itself. • Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put in on something unsteady, it might fall and be damaged. If you place it on a soft surface (such as a rug, sofa, or bed) the vents may be blocked, causing it to overheat.

  • Page 20: Installation Overview

    Do not put the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register. If you put the printer in any kind of enclosure, make sure it is well ventilated.

  • Page 21: Customizing The Installation

    Customizing the Installation Your printer has many settings (defaults) that do not need to be adjusted as part of a standard installation. However, you may need to adjust settings to fit your standards. Some settings you may need to adjust as part of your installation are: •...
  • Page 22 Top of Form (TOF) If you turn the platen knob when the printer is turned on, you will cause the Top of Form to mis-align. Always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! The factory default setting for the Top of Form (where the printing should begin) is one inch down from the top of the page.

  • Page 23: Unpacking The Machine

    If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Keep you packing materials and carton in case you ever need to ship or transport the unit. 1 Printer 2 Ribbon Cartridge 3 Power Cord 32t-14.eps User’s Guide: English...

  • Page 24: Shipping Restraints

    2 Grasp the tabs and lift off the paper separator (1). Remove the shipping restraint (2). Turbo-15.eps and Turbo-16.eps Microline 320/321 Turbo 3 Install the paper separator. Keep your packing materials and carton in case you ever need to ship or transport the unit.

  • Page 25: Ribbon Cartridge

    Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is turned OFF. 2 Center the printhead (1). 32T-18.eps 3 If you are replacing the ribbon: swing the front of the cartridge up off the printhead, then lift the cartridge out and discard it.

  • Page 26: Ribbon Cartridge Handling

    • Ribbon ink on skin or clothing can usually be removed with soap and water. Microline 320/321 Turbo Ribbon Cartridge Emergency First Aid Contact occurs with eyes. Flush eyes with large quantities of water for 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open with fingers.

  • Page 27: Computer Connections

    Computer Connections Three interface types are available for your printer. • Parallel • Serial (25 pin) • Network (RJ45) Attach the interface cable to the appropriate port on your computer. FCC regulations require the use of a shielded cable no longer than 6 ft.

  • Page 28: Power Connections

    3 Turn on the printer. 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are OFF. 32T-01A.eps 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the printer (1), then into a grounded outlet (2). 59#11.eps and Plugin.eps Microline 320/321 Turbo...

  • Page 29: Paper Loading

    Paper Loading Rear Feed, Continuous Forms Use the rear-feed path for printing on single-thickness, continuous-form paper. Use the single-sheet path (top feed) for graphics or charts. If you have paper in the paper path, be sure to remove it before installing rear-feed paper. 1 Lock Lever 2 Upper Tractor Cover 3 Pins...
  • Page 30 4 Place the first two holes in the paper over the tractor pins on either side. Close the tractor covers. 32T-29.eps Microline 320/321 Turbo 5 Move the left tractor to align the edge of the paper with the appropriate reference mark (1). Then, push back the lock lever.
  • Page 31 If you have continuous-form paper in the path, press PARK to remove it before loading single sheets. 1 Make sure the printer is on and deselected (SEL light off). 2 Place the paper lever in the position marked “TOP.” 32T-12.eps 3 Open the carriage cover.
  • Page 32 Place a sheet of paper in the separator. The paper will feed into the printer. 32T-15.eps Microline 320/321 Turbo Important! If the paper does not feed in, remove it. Check the paper lever position. Make sure the ALARM light is on: if it is flashing, hold the SHIFT key and press the CHARACTER PITCH (RESET) key.

  • Page 33: Emulations

    Standard Changing Emulations 1 Make sure paper is loaded. 2 Press SHIFT + SEL. The printer enters the Menu Mode. 3 Press LF. The following line prints: Printer Control Emulation Mode IBM PPR 4 Press TEAR consecutively until the emulation you wish to select prints in the right-hand column.

  • Page 34: Testing The Printer

    Testing the Printer Running the printer self tests is a good way to check the installation of your printer. The two self tests are: • Font Sample Test • Rolling ASCII Test Microline 320/321 Turbo Microline 321 Turbo (wide carriage model) If you are using 8.5 inch paper to run the test, make sure...

  • Page 35: Font Sample Test

    The top of the printout has the Printer Model, Emulation, Country Code, Interface, and Firmware Revision Level for your printer. To run the test: • Turn the printer off, then press and hold the LF key while turning the printer back on. LF.eps Micro Feed...

  • Page 36: Rolling Ascii Test

    The top of the printout has the Printer Model, Emulation, Country Code, and Firmware Revision Level. Microline 320/321 Turbo To run the test: • Turn the printer off, then press and hold the QUIET key while turning the printer back on. QUIET.eps QUIET To exit the test: •...

  • Page 37: Printer Drivers

    See your software documentation for information on how to select a printer driver. The drivers below are listed by decreasing compatibility with your printer. Use one as close to the top of the list as possible. Epson FX IBM Proprinter III...

  • Page 38: Using Your Printer

    “Using Your Printer, Top of Form, Forms Tear-Off Status (ON or OFF).” Microline 320/321 Turbo Top of Form sets the print start position for the printer. It is adjustable in increments of 1/144 of an inch. The amount of adjustment is limited to avoid paper jams.

  • Page 39: Top Of Form (Tof) And Forms Tear-Off

    Top of Form (TOF) and Forms Tear-Off If you turn the platen knob when the printer is turned on, you will cause the Top of Form to mis-align. Always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! Your software may print the first line of print above or below where TOF is set.

  • Page 40: Setting Top Of Form, Forms Tear-Off On (Step A)

    Setting Top of Form, Forms Tear-Off ON (Step A) If you turn the platen knob when the printer is turned on, you will cause the Top of Form to mis-align. Always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! Always determine the status of the Forms Tear-Off menu setting BEFORE setting the Top of Form.
  • Page 41 9 Keep holding SHIFT and press QUIET/TOF a few times to set the Top of Form. 10 When the Top of Form is at the correct position, release all keys. PARK QUIET 11 Press SEL/MENU to place the printer on-line. PRINT 32T-18.eps User’s Guide: English...

  • Page 42: Setting Top Of Form, Forms Tear-Off Off (Step B)

    Status (ON or OFF).” Microline 320/321 Turbo 1 Turn the printer ON. 2 Press SEL/MENU (6) to take the printer off line. The SEL light goes out. 3 Press and hold SHIFT (1). Then, press LF / Micro Feed Down (2) or FF/LOAD / Micro Feed Up (3), depending on which direction you want to move the paper to align the tear-off position.
  • Page 43 6 Press SEL/MENU to place the printer on line. If you turn the platen knob when the printer is turned on, you will cause the Top of Form to mis-align. Always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! For information on resetting the Top of Form to the factory default, refer to “Using Your Printer, Top of...

  • Page 44: Temporary Top Of Form Change

    Temporary Top of Form Change If you turn the platen knob when the printer is turned on, you will cause the Top of Form to mis-align. Always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! The factory default setting for the Top of Form (where the printing should begin) is one inch down from the top of the page.

  • Page 45: Reset Top Of Form To Factory Default

    • with the printer ON. • with the printer OFF. Printer ON 1 With the printer ON, and paper parked (out of the printer) Press QUIET / TOF. Printer OFF 1 With the printer OFF, and no paper installed, Press and hold PARK + QUIET/TOF while turning on the printer.

  • Page 46: Forms Tear-Off

    Forms Tear-Off Status (ON or OFF).” For information on setting the Top of Form, refer to “Using Your Printer, Top of Form, Setting Top of Form, Forms Tear-Off (ON or OFF).” The Forms Tear-Off feature allows a printed page (continuous...

  • Page 47: Changing The Forms Tear-Off Setting

    The status of the Forms Tear-Off menu setting affects how you set the Top of Form. If the software package you are using “pauses” while sending data to the printer, Forms Tear-Off may be PARK QUIET activated (if it is enabled through the Menu). The pause must be for two seconds or more.

  • Page 48: Automatic Forms Tear-Off

    When printing stops, the paper advances to the tear-off position. TEAR Key and Automatic Forms Tear-Off If you press TEAR (1) when Forms Tear-Off is turned on (activated in the printer menu), the printer retracts the paper to the Top of Form position. 32T-FP.eps FF/LOAD...

  • Page 49: Manual Forms Tear-Off

    Manual Forms Tear-Off works when Forms Tear-Off is turned off (deactivated in the printer menu). When Forms Tear-Off is turned on (activated in the printer menu), and you attempt Manual Forms Tear-Off, the printer retracts the paper to the Top of Form position.

  • Page 50: Tear Key

    Microline 320/321 Turbo Forms Tear-Off set ON If you press TEAR (1) when Forms Tear-Off is turned on (activated in the printer menu), the printer retracts the paper to the Top of Form position. Forms Tear-Off CANNOT be used when the optional pull tractor is engaged.

  • Page 51: Paper Park

    Paper park allows you to print a single sheet (cut-sheet) page FF/LOAD TEAR PARK QUIET Micro Feed Micro Feed SHIFT without removing continuous feed paper from the printer. MENU Down PRINT EXIT GROUP ITEM Press PARK (1) to retract rear-feed paper from the paper path.

  • Page 52: Changing Paper Paths

    4 Place the wire feed guide in the paper separator. 5 Move the paper lever to the position marked “TOP.” The paper lever is towards the back of the printer. 6 Place a sheet of paper in the paper separator.

  • Page 53: Printhead Gap

    Printhead Gap The printhead gap is the distance between the printhead and the platen. Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the access cover. To adjust the gap, open the access cover and move the blue lever (1) to the recommended setting from the table.

  • Page 54: Expanded Printhead Gap

    Expanded Printhead Gap Your printer can be used for dedicated bottom-feed printing on extra-thick multi-part forms. Extra-thick multi-part forms range from 0.017-inch (0.43 mm) to a maximum of 0.03 inch (0.79 mm). To print on extra-thick multi-part forms, you engage the expanded printhead gap feature. This expands the head gap settings for extra-thick forms and heavy card stock.
  • Page 55 5 Swing up the printhead clamp, then remove it by pushing forward (toward the platen) and to the left. 32T-hg01.eps and 32T-hg02.eps 6 Remove the printhead. 32T-hg03.eps 7 Lift the printhead plate off the carriage assembly (1). 32T-hg04.eps 8 Turn the printhead plate around and reinsert it on the other side of the carriage assembly (1).
  • Page 56 32T-hg06.eps CAUTION! Be sure the printhead is fully inserted before proceeding. Microline 320/321 Turbo 10 Reinstall the printhead clamp and swing it back over to lock the printhead in place. 32T-hg07.eps Important! The clamp must be between the black projection on the printhead and the metal plate on the carriage, on both sides.
  • Page 57 13 Change the printer's secondary menu (make sure paper is loaded!) to engage the expanded printhead gap: a) Press SEL + TEAR while turning the printer back on. b) Press LF to advance through the menu to the Technical group (last option in menu).

  • Page 58: Print Quality

    Front panel settings for print quality and character pitch are overridden by software commands. The lights will always reflect the printer's state. 32T-FP.eps PRINT QUALITY Microline 320/321 Turbo Press PRINT QUALITY to select: NLQ: Near Letter Quality • Highest quality, slowest speed • Courier or Gothic fonts •...

  • Page 59: Super Speed Draft

    You will need to reset the printer to clear some error conditions To reset the printer: 1 Press and release the SEL key to take the printer off-line. The SEL light will be out. 2 Then, press and hold the SHIFT key and press the RESET (CHARACTER PITCH) key.

  • Page 60: Character Pitch

    Character Pitch Press CHARACTER PITCH/RESET to select the width of characters in characters per inch, or Proportional. 32T-FP.eps CHARACTER PITCH Microline 320/321 Turbo 10 cpi • Recommended for standard text • Not available for SSD 12 cpi • Recommended for standard text •...

  • Page 61: Menu Mode

    In Menu Mode, you use the front panel keys to change the defaults for the printer parameters. The changes you make in the Menu Mode are automatically saved when you exit the Menu Mode and are retained, even when you turn the printer off. 32T-FP.eps...

  • Page 62: Moving Through The Menu

    To enter or exit the Menu Mode, hold SHIFT while pressing SEL. Microline 320/321 Turbo Moving Through the Menu When the printer is in Menu Mode, you can move forward or backwards through the menu. Moving Forward To move forward, press GROUP, ITEM, or SET, whichever is appropriate.

  • Page 63: Resetting Menu To Factory Defaults

    Printer, Menu Mode, Printing the Menu Settings.” To reset the Menu to the standard settings (factory defaults): 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press SEL + LF while turning the printer on. Printing the Menu Settings ALWAYS print the current Menu Mode settings before you reset or change the Menu settings.

  • Page 64: Changing The Menu Settings

    Press SET until the setting you want appears in the third column. 3 Press SHIFT + SEL to exit the Menu Mode and save your settings. Important! If you turn off the printer without first exiting the Menu Mode, the changes you have made will be lost.

  • Page 65: Menu Settings Table

    Menu Settings Table For a complete explanation of each menu item, refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Explanations of Menu Items.” The table below shows the items which may appear in the menu. Settings which are engaged at the factory (defaults) are set in bold italic.
  • Page 66 Menu Settings Table (Continued) For a complete explanation of each menu item, refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Explanations of Menu Items.” The table below shows the items which may appear in the menu. Settings which are engaged at the factory (defaults) are set in bold italic.
  • Page 67 Menu Settings Table (Continued) For a complete explanation of each menu item, refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Explanations of Menu Items.” The table below shows the items which may appear in the menu. Settings which are engaged at the factory (defaults) are set in bold italic.
  • Page 68 Menu Settings Table (Continued) For a complete explanation of each menu item, refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Explanations of Menu Items.” The table below shows the items which may appear in the menu. Settings which are engaged at the factory (defaults) are set in bold italic.
  • Page 69 Menu Settings Table (Continued) For a complete explanation of each menu item, refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Explanations of Menu Items.” The table below shows the items which may appear in the menu. Settings which are engaged at the factory (defaults) are set in bold italic.

  • Page 70: Explanations Of Menu Items

    Explanations of Menu Items Refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Menu Settings Table” for an overview of the menu structure. 7 or 8 Bits Data Word (ML). If your computer system uses seven bits to make up each unit of data, change this setting to 7.
  • Page 71 Explanations of Menu Items (Continued) Refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Menu Settings Table” for an overview of the menu structure. Form Tear-Off. Choose 500 mS, 1 sec, or 2 sec to turn the Form Tear-Off feature on and to set the time interval for the printer to wait before advancing the paper.
  • Page 72 Explanations of Menu Items (Continued) Refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode, Menu Settings Table” for an overview of the menu structure. Print Suppress Effective. If your system uses the DC1 and DC3 codes for something other than the print suppress mode, change the setting to No.

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    • web site • “Installation, Ribbon Cartridge.” For the best results, use genuine OKI ribbons. For information on obtaining consumables, refer to “Accessories.” For information on the web site, refer to “Service and Support, Internet Support.”...

  • Page 74: Printer Cleaning

    Never use solvents or strong detergents on the cabinet: they could cause damage. 1 Turn off the printer. Then, use the platen knob to back the paper out of the printer. 2 Open the access cover. Remove the pull-up roller assembly.

  • Page 75: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams Rear-Feed Paper Jams 1 Turn off the printer. Then, use the platen knob to back the paper out of the printer. 32T-01B.eps and 32T-37BK.eps Make sure the printer is turned off before you open the access cover. 2 Open the access cover. Remove the pull-up roller assembly.
  • Page 76 4 Grasp the tabs and lift off the paper separator. Load paper. 32T-23A.eps 5 Install the paper separator. Install the pull-up roller assembly. Close the access cover. 32T-23A.eps and 32T-04DN.eps Microline 320/321 Turbo 6 Turn on the printer. 32T-01a.eps 7 Press FF/LOAD. FF.eps...
  • Page 77 If the paper keeps jamming, you probably have bits of paper stuck in the paper path. 1 Turn off the printer. Then, use the platen knob to back the paper out of the printer. 2 Open the access cover. Remove the pull up roller assembly.
  • Page 78 6 Remove any paper pieces. Then, use the platen knob to back the paper out. 32T-42R.eps 7 Load regular paper. Install the paper separator. 32T-23A.eps Microline 320/321 Turbo 8 Install the pull-up roller assembly. Close the access cover. 32T-04DN.eps 9 Turn on the printer. 32T-01A.eps 10 Press FF/LOAD.
  • Page 79 3 Open the access cover. Remove the pull-up roller assembly. 32T-44Up.eps 4 Remove any torn pieces from around the carriage. 5 Install the pull-up roller assembly. Close the access cover. 32T-44Dn.eps 6 Turn on the printer. Load paper. 32T-01A.eps and 32T-15.eps User’s Guide: English...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Internet Support Oki Data provides support via the Internet. Oki Data’s main web site, www.okidata.com, is the gateway to Oki Data’s products and services. my.okidata.com is a powerful area of Oki Data’s web site designed to help you personalize the information and service you get from Oki Data.

  • Page 81: List Of Problems

    The ALARM light is on and the Character Pitch 15 light is flashing. Problem 10: The printer needs paper, but the ALARM light is not on and I cannot load the paper. Problem 11: The Print Quality and Character Pitch keys on the front panel don't work.

  • Page 82: Problem 1

    The initialization string contains codes that override the panel and menu settings. To change your printer to ignore the reset code, enter the Menu Mode, go to the Set-Up group and change the setting for Reset Inhibit to Yes. Refer to “Using Your Printer, Menu Mode.”...

  • Page 83: Problem 2

    2 Check that the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. 3 If you have the optional serial interface board installed, check to be sure that it is firmly seated in the printer. Problem 4: I'm getting strange symbols, incorrect fonts, etc., when I try to print a document.

  • Page 84: Ink Smears On The Paper When I Print On Narrow Forms

    Microline 320/321 Turbo Problem 7: The ALARM light is flashing. Solution: Try turning the printer off and then back on again. If the light still blinks, call for service. Problem 8: The ALARM light is on and the Character Pitch 10 light is flashing.

  • Page 85: The Alarm Light Is On And The Character Pitch 15 Light Is Flashing

    This indicates a paper jam. Press the SEL key and correct the paper jam situation. Refer to “Maintenance, Paper Jams.” Problem 10: The printer needs paper, but the ALARM light is not on and I cannot load the paper. Solution: Press and release the SEL key.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    15 cpi 17.1 cpi 20 cpi Emulations Epson FX (ESC/P) 435 cps IBM Proprinter III(PPSII) 390 cps Oki Data Microline Standard co-resident 300 cps Interface 75 cps Standard: Centronics parallel, IEEE-284 compliant Optional: RS-232C serial ML320 Turbo ML321 Turbo 80 cpl...
  • Page 87 Graphics Resolution Emulation Maximum Resolution Epson/IBM 240 (H) x 216 (V) dpi OKIDATA 288 (H) x 144 (V) dpi Resident Fonts Print Quality Available Fonts Near Letter Quality Courier, Gothic Utility Gothic High Speed Draft Gothic Super Speed Draft Gothic Resident Scalable Fonts* Courier and Gothic, in sizes from 22 to 216 points *Selectable through software only.
  • Page 88 Paper Specifications Microline 320 Turbo Paper Type: Cut Sheet Feed: Weight: 14-24 lb. (52.5-90 g/m Width Range: 7.2" to 8.5" (182.8 to 215.9 mm) Paper Type: Single-part, continuous forms Feed: Rear, Bottom Weight: 12-24 lb. (45-90 g/m Width Range: 3" to 10" (76.2 to 254 mm)
  • Page 89 Paper Specifications Microline 321 Turbo Paper Type: Cut Sheet Feed: Weight: 14-24 lb. (52.5-90 g/m Width Range: 7.2" to 14.3" (182.8 to 363.2 mm) Paper Type: Single-part, continuous forms Feed: Rear, Bottom Weight: 12-24 lb. (45-90 g/m Width Range: 3" to 16" (76.2 to 406.4 mm) Paper Type: Carbonless continuous forms Feed:...
  • Page 90 15.7 x 13.6 x 4.6 inches 389 x 355 x 116 mm ML321 Turbo 21.7 x 13.6 x 4.6 inches 550 x 355 x 116 mm Microline 320/321 Turbo Printer Weight ML320 Turbo: 17.2 lbs. (7.8 kg) ML321 Turbo: 22.2 lbs. (10.1 kg) Environmental Requirements...

  • Page 91: Service And Support

    Service and Support General Information Oki Data offers service and support to you through a variety of methods. Please chose the service and support method that is best for you. Oki Data’s service and support methods are: • the documentation provided with your machine •...

  • Page 92: Documentation

    Follow the prompts for your product, and you will find the on-line versions of all of these documents. Microline 320/321 Turbo Purchase Location The store location where you purchased your machine provides an excellent, local means of support for you and your machine.

  • Page 93: Internet Support

    OKI products and services available to you. You can use our web site to • get Web-based support for all OKI products: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—no waiting! • download the printer drivers you need.

  • Page 94: Telephone Support

    Our Customer Support Professionals are trained on all current OKI products. They can answer your questions regarding: • Locations of sales and service dealers • Installation of your machine •...

  • Page 95: Service Centers

    Service Centers Authorized Service Providers Oki Data has over 2,000 local Authorized Service Providers in North and South America. For the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing of Oki Data authorized Service Centers: • Consult our web site at www.okidata.com • In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-654-3282 (1-800-OKI-DATA) •...

  • Page 96: Service And Support: United States And Canada

    Sales and Service Dealers: United States and Canada Consult the store location where you purchased your machine, or contact Oki Data for the location of the nearest Authorized Oki Data Service Dealer. • Prices and minimum charges may vary. • Proof of purchase is required for warranty work. Be sure to...

  • Page 97: Service And Support: Latin America

    Our CAS’s are trained and certified to provide the best service and support possible to our customers. Make sure that you are close to your machine when you call one of our OKI authorized service centers (OKI-CAS) so that you can describe your problem more accurately.

  • Page 98: Accessories

    Microline 320/321Turbo • Consult the dealer where your purchased your machine. • Locate an Authorized Oki Data Reseller by visiting one of these web sites - http://my.okidata.com Allows you to register your product and personalize your own support needs - http://www.okidata.com...

  • Page 99: Accessories: Part Numbers

    Pull Tractor, Top-Mount (2) --------------------------- 70030601 Push Tractor, Bottom-Mount (3) --------------------- 70030801 Both Models Cut Sheet Feeder (5) ------------------------------------ 70030101 (Cut Sheet Feeder sold only with printer; not available separately) Serial Interface (Not Shown) -------------------------- 70012801 OkiLAN 6010e 10 Base-T Ethernet External...

  • Page 100: Replacement Parts: Part Numbers

    CD provided with your machine, go to www.okidata.com or www.my.okidata.com. Follow the prompts for your product, and you will find the on-line versions of all of these documents. 32T-CVR2.tif and 32T-CVR1.tif Microline 320/321Turbo Part Number 32T-Knob.tif and PowrCord.eps 32T-Head.tif and 32T-Rolr.tif...

  • Page 101: Printer Control Codes

    You may view this document by: • accessing the document on the CD provided with your machine • using the Oki Data web sites http://www.okidata.com my.okidata.com The Microline Reference Manual is ONLY available in American English.

  • Page 102: Epson Fx Commands

    Epson Set 2, Select ESC t 1 Italic Printing On ESC 4 Italic Printing Off ESC 5 Form Feed Microline 320/321Turbo Decimal Epson Command Form Length n Inches (n = 1 to 22) n Lines (n = 1 to 255) Horizontal Tab...
  • Page 103 ESC s 0 Print Suppress Mode On Print Suppress Mode Off Proportional Spacing On ESC p 1 Proportional Spacing Off ESC p 0 Reset Printer Clear Buffer & Initialize ESC @ Clear Print Buffer ESC O Skip Over Perforation, Cancel Software I-Prime...

  • Page 104: Ibm Proprinter Iii Commands

    Emphasized Printing Off ESC F Enhanced Printing On ESC G Enhanced Printing Off ESC H Form Feed Microline 320/321Turbo Decimal IBM Command Form Length, n inches (n = 1 to 22) Form Length, n lines (n = 1 to 255)
  • Page 105 IBM Proprinter III Commands (Continued) IBM Command ASCII Line Spacing Set Spacing to 1/8" ESC 0 Set Spacing to 7/72" ESC 1 Set Spacing to n/72" (n = 0 to 255) ESC A n Store Spacing Set by ESC A n ESC 2 Set Spacing to n/144"...

  • Page 106: Oki Data Microline Standard Commands

    Oki Data MICROLINE Standard Commands Oki Data Command ASCII Backspace Carriage Return Character Pitch Select 10 cpi Select 12 cpi Select 15 cpi ESC g Select 17.1 cpi Select 20 cpi ESC # 3 Character Sets Standard ESC ! 0...
  • Page 107 Oki Data MICROLINE Standard Commands (Continued) Oki Data Command ASCII Paper Out Sensor Off ESC E 1 Paper Out Sensor On ESC E 0 Print Quality Select HSD/SSD ESC # 0 Select NLQ Courier ESC 1 Select NLQ Gothic ESC 3...

  • Page 108: Warranty, Regulatory, And Safety Information

    Oki Data will repair (or at its option, replace) at no charge, any defective component(s) of the printer for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser only.
  • Page 109 Additional information on obtaining service under this Limited Warranty is available by contacting the Oki Data dealer from whom the product was purchased, by contacting Oki Data directly at 1-800-654-3282 (1-800-OKI-DATA) [U.S.

  • Page 110: Limited Warranty: Latin America

    This Limited Warranty does not extend to consumable items, including but not limited to ribbon cartridges, fuses, etc. Oki Data will repair (or at its option replace) at no charge, any defective component(s) of the Product for one (1) year from the date of purchase except for the consumable items, including but not limited to ribbons, fuses, etc.

  • Page 111: Service And Support: United States And Canada

    Sales and Service Dealers: United States and Canada Consult the store location where you purchased your machine, or contact Oki Data for the location of the nearest Authorized Oki Data Service Dealer. • Prices and minimum charges may vary.

  • Page 112: Telephone Support: United States And Canada

    Our Customer Support Professionals are trained on all current OKI products. They can answer your questions regarding: • Locations of sales and service dealers • Installation of your machine •...

  • Page 113: Service And Support: Latin America

    Our CAS’s are trained and certified to provide the best service and support possible to our customers. Make sure that you are close to your machine when you call one of our OKI authorized service centers (OKI-CAS) so that you can describe your problem more accurately.

  • Page 114: Oki Data On The Internet

    OKI products and services available to you. You can use our web site to • get Web-based support for all OKI products: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—no waiting! • download the printer drivers you need.

  • Page 115: Oki Data Service Centers

    Oki Data Service Centers Oki Data Authorized Service Providers Oki Data has over 2,000 local Authorized Service Providers in North and South America. For the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing of Oki Data authorized Service Centers: www.okidata.com • Consult our web site at •...

  • Page 116: Material Safety Data Sheet (Msds)

    Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) For Black Ribbon, P/N 52102001 MSDS #58064801 Current as of March 1, 2001 For more information, contact Oki Data at: 2000 Bishops Gate Boulevard Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-4620 Emergency Information: MSDS United States and Canada...

  • Page 117: Hazardous Ingredients

    Hazardous Ingredients Carbon Black CAS# 1333-86-4 OSHA PEL 3.5 mg/m ACGIH TLV 3.5 mg/m Coloring Material CAS# N/A OSHA TWA N/A ACGIH TLV N/A CAS# N/A OSHA TWA N/A ACGIH TLV N/A Additives CAS# N/A OSHA TWA N/A ACGIH TLV N/A Nylon 6-6 Fabric CAS# N/A OSHA TWA N/A...

  • Page 118: Physical Data

    Flash Point (Method Used): N/A Flammable Limits, LEL/UEL: N/A Extinguishing Media: Water, CO Special Fire and Explosion Procedures: N/A Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None Microline 320/321 Turbo Health Hazard Data Routes of Entry: Ingestion, Eyes, Skin Health Hazards: 1 Carbon black (Group 2B “Possible Carcinogen”;...

  • Page 119: Spill Cleanup And Disposal

    Spill Cleanup and Disposal Spill Cleanup If the ribbon is inadvertently pulled out, it should be rewound on the reel using the take-up knob. Waste Disposal Follow appropriate federal, state and local regulations. Safe Handling and Use Respiratory Protection: N/A Protective Gloves and/or Eye Protection: Not normally required.

  • Page 120: Safety Information

    Safety Information Your OKI printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer: • Carefully read all setup and operating instructions. Be sure to save all documents for future reference.

  • Page 121: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Year 2000 Compliance The Microline 320/321 Turbo is Year 2000 Compliant. It contains information technology that accurately processes date and time data between the years 1999 and 2000, and carries no issue for the September 9, 1999 (9999) programming concern.

  • Page 122: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    It is the responsibility of the user to obtain the required shielded cable in order to ensure compliance of this equipment with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oki Data may void your authority to operate this device.

  • Page 123: Industry Canada (Ic)

    Oki Data may void your authority to operate this device. Industry Canada (IC) IC Radio Interference Statement for 120-Volt Models This Oki Data apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as specified in the Industry Canada Radio Interference Regulations.

  • Page 124: European Union Council Of The European Communities

    Statement of Safety Conformance for 230/240-Volt Models This product is in conformity with Directive 73/23/EEC on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. Microline 320/321 Turbo...

  • Page 125: Index

    120 volt printer 90 15 cpi (Front Panel Light) 17, 60 17 cpi (Front Panel Light) 17, 60 20 cpi (Front Panel Light) 17, 60 230 or 240 volt printer 90 300 cps (UTL) 86 390 cps (HSD) 86 435 cps (SSD) 86...
  • Page 126 Serial Interface 27 Shielded 27 Canada Customer Support 112 Locating a service center 115 Service 94, 96, 111 Service Center (Oki Data) 95, 115 Warranty 108 Canadian French 65, 70 Carbon Forms 53 Carbonless continuous forms 88, 89 Cardstock 88, 89...
  • Page 127 Drivers Diskette 37 Oki Data Web Site 37 Operating Systems 37 Requesting by mail 37 Dutch (Language) 65 E-mail address for Oki Data 2 EAN 13 87 EAN 8 87 Efficiency. See Time, Saving Electrical Requirements 90 Electromagnetic Conformance 124...
  • Page 128 Top of Form 42 Forms Tear-Off ON TEAR key 50 Top of Form 40 Manual 49 Rear Feed 66 Microline 320/321 Turbo Saving money with 8 Status (ON or OFF) 39 TEAR key 18, 48 Top of Form 39 Wait Time 72...
  • Page 129 Interface 86 Serial Interface (Option) 99 Interleaf Continuous Forms 88, 89 Interleaved 2 of 5 87 Internet 12 Oki Data Web Site 2, 93, 95, 97, 113, 114, 115 Saving time with 9 Invalid (I-Prime command) 71 Italian (Language) 65...
  • Page 130 Bottom Feed 66 Rear Feed 66 Top Feed 67 Lock Lever (graphic) 29 Microline 320/321 Turbo Mailing address for Oki Data 2 Maintenance Cleaning the printer housing 74 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 73 Margin, Bottom 67, 70 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • Page 131 NLQ 86, 87 NLQ Front Panel Light 17 Norwegian 70 Code Page 65 Language 65 Off-line, SEL key 18 Oki Data Contact Information e-mail 2 Latin America 95 mailing address 2 telephone 94, 95, 98, 112 Microline Commands 106, 107...
  • Page 132 REAR feed position (graphic) 29 Paper Out 85 Paper Park 51 Labels 51 Saving time with 9 Paper Path, Switching 52 Microline 320/321 Turbo Paper Separator 85 Parallel Interface 69 I-PRIME Signal 82 PARK Front Panel Key 18, 31 Parts, Replacement 98...
  • Page 133 Printer Dimensions 90 Humidity Specifications 90 Initialization 59 Model Number 98 Parameters 9 Parts and Accessories 98, 99 Printer vs. software settings 82 Reset 59 Resetting 18 Serial Number 14 Size 90 Temperature Specifications 90 Weight 90 Printer Control Codes 101...
  • Page 134 Pull-Up Roller Assembly 100 Push Tractor 13, 53, 90, 99 QUIET Front Panel Key 18 Front Panel Light 17 Microline 320/321 Turbo Radio Interference Statement 122, 123 Rear Feed 88, 89, 90 Continuous Forms 15, 29 Form Tear-Off 66 Jams, Repetitive 77...
  • Page 135 Purchase Location 92 Telephone Support 94 Service Centers Authorized Service Centers 95, 111, 113, 115 Locating a service center 115 Oki Data 95, 115 Set, Menu Mode 61 SHIFT Front Panel Key 18 Shipping Restraints 24 Saving the packing materials 24...
  • Page 136 Forms Tear-Off OFF 50 Forms Tear-Off ON 50 TEAR feature 46 does not work 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 Telephone Oki Data Support 94, 95, 98 Latin America 95 Temperature Specifications 90 Tests ASCII Test 36 Font Sample Test 35...
  • Page 137 Narrow forms 84 New ribbon 84 Oki Data Suppport (Telephone) 94, 95, 98 Latin America 95 Oki Data Suppport (Web Site) 93, 95, 97, 114 Paper jams, continuous feed 85 Paper Out 85 Perforation skip over 72 POWER lit 17...
  • Page 138 Uni-directional printing, graphics 67 United States Customer Support 112 Locating a service center 115 Service 94, 96, 111 Service Center (Oki Data) 95, 115 Warranty 108 Unpacking your printer List of contents 23 UPC A 87 UPC E 87 USA 65, 70...

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