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Chapter 1
Printer Unpacking & Setup
Choose a sturdy table, desk or printer stand to place your printer on when you remove it from
the carton. Remove the styrofoam sides be sure to save all packing materials in case you need
to ship the printer again and check the box for these contents:
1) ML320/321 printer
2) Paper separator
3) Power cord
4) Platen knob
5) Ribbon cartridge
Note: Interface cable and paper are sold separately.
If any of these items is missing or damaged, see your dealer for a replacement.
ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 )
Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es

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  • Page 1: Chapter 1 Printer Unpacking & Setup

    Note: Interface cable and paper are sold separately. If any of these items is missing or damaged, see your dealer for a replacement. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 2 (1). Be sure to save it with the other packing materials in case you ship the printer. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 3 Insert the platen knob on the right side of the printer (4). Match the flatside of the knob to the flat side of the platen shaft. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 4: Connect To Power And Computer

    - These instructions are for the standard parallel interface. If you have the optional serial interface, see the instructions provided with it. Interface cables are sold separately. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 5: Install/Replace The Ribbon Cartridge

    (9). Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack in the ribbon. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 6 Set it to: 1 for one- or two-part forms, 2 for three- or four-part forms, 3 for envelopes and extra-thick paper ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Loading Rear-Feed, Continuous Forms

    Pull the paper through the opening between the printer and the rear cover and place the first two sprocket holes on each side of the page over the pins (4). ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 8 Adjust the top of form (see page 13( )), then press the SEL button ( the SEL light will go on) and you're ready to print. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 9 ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 10: Loading Single Sheets

    (Theres a reference mark on the separator for the left paper edge.) Push the bail back (4) and adjust the top of form. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 11: Setting Top Of Form

    The printer will retain this temporary setting until its turned off. To restore your normal top of form setting, turn the printer off and then on again. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 12: Form Tear Off

    If you have this problem, use the menu to deactivate forms tear off. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 13: Paper Park

    To return continuous forms to the printer, make sure the paper lever is set for continuous forms (3). Pull the bail lever forward (4). The paper will advance to the front of the platen. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 14 Push the bail lever back (5). ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 15: Clearing Rear-Feed Jams

    Close the rear cover and the access cover (3). Turn the printer back on, and press the FORM FEED button. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 16 Reload regular paper. Close the rear cover and the access cover (3). Turn the printer on and press the FORM FEED button. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 17 Turn the printer OFF, then use the platen knob to back the sheet of paper out of the carriage (1). Pull the bail lever forward to load in a fresh sheet of paper (2). ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Printer Self Tests

    - Font Sample Test ( - Rolling Ascii Test ( ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 19: Font Sample Test

    When complete (one page), the printer stops and the SEL light goes on. Brief example: To stop the test, press the MODE button. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 20: Rolling Ascii Test

    Note: The self test printout also provides information about your printer. Have this information at hand if you call for service. ML320 EI A F/W 02.02 ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Basic Terminology

    Press the SET button to change the setting to Epson FXe. Exit the Menu mode and save your setting by pressing the MODE button ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 22: Selecting A Printer Driver

    - Okidata Microline 292/293 - Okidata Microline 192/193 - Okidata Microline 182/183 - Okidata Microline 92/93 - Okidata Microline 82A/83A ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Control Panel Diagram

    Chapter 5 Control Panel Diagram ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 24 10, 12, 17, 20 cpi: Width of characters. In the IBM emulation, you cannot print 17 and 20 cpi in NLQ. PROP: Proportionally spaced, not available in HSD. Double Click to see diagram of front panel >>> ( ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 25: Menu Mode

    Note: To restore the menu to its original factory settings, turn the printer off. Then hold down the SEL and MODE buttons while you turn it on again. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 26 Auto Feed XT Invalid, Valid Page Length 11", 11½", 12", 14", 17", 3", 3.5", 4",5.5", 6", 7", 8", 8.5" ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 27 DSR Signal Valid, Invalid DTR Signal Ready on Power Up, Ready on Select Busy Time 200 ms, 1 sec ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 28 3.5", 4", 5.5", 6", 7", 8", 8.5" Cut Sheet Page Length 11", 112/3", 12", 14", 17", 3", 3.5", 4", 5.5", 6", 7", 8", 8.5" ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 29 DSR Signal Valid, Invalid DTR Signal Ready on Power Up, Ready on Select Busy Time 200 ms, 1 Second ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 30: Explanation Of Menu Items

    MODE buttons on the control panel. Note: To reactivate the menu, turn off the printer, then hold down the MODE button and ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 31 Choose Slashed when its important to distinguish between a zero and a capital letter O. For MICROLINE Standard Model, see Language Set. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Problem Solving

    (2) If you have embedded any printer commands in your software, check to be sure that you entered them correctly. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 33 ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Housing

    Remove any loose pieces of paper from the carriage area, then use a clean, dry cloth to dust area around the carriage and platen. Close access cover. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 35: Appendix A Ml320/Ml321 Specifications

    Dimensions (W x D x H) Model 320: 15.7" x 13.6" x 4.6" Model 321: 21.7" x 13.6" x 4.6" Weight ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...
  • Page 36 (special order) Paper Specifications Minimum Width: 3" Maximum Width: Model 32010" Model 32116" Specifications subject to change without notice. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

  • Page 37: Paper Specifications

    Size: 5" x 8" max. Transparencies Top only Size: 8.5" x 11" 0.004" max. Specifications subject to change without notice. ML 320/321 ( 96-02-01 ) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos SL C/Canteras, 22 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama Tel: 00 34 917481604 WEB: https://mpi.com.es...

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