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  • Page 1 ML690/ML691 RT322 User's Guide 59101601 my.okidata.com...
  • Page 2 Oki Data assumes no responsibility Corp. for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki Data also cannot guarantee Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Forms Tear-Off Feature ..............31 Potential Problems with Software Packages ......31 Printer Features ..................5 Changing the Forms Tear-Off Setting ........32 Oki Data on the Internet ............5 Manual Forms Tear Off .............32 Parts Identification: Front View ............6 Paper Park ....................33 Parts Identification: Rear View .............7 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever ............33...
  • Page 4 Electrical Requirements ............98 Appendix A: Parts & Accessories ..........89 Paper Specifications ..............99 Purchasing Parts & Accessories ............89 Consumables ..................90 Accessories ..................90 Appendix B: Printer Control Codes ........... 91 IBM Proprinter Commands ..............91 Epson FX Commands .................94 ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Oki Data on the Internet Printer Features The Oki Data Web Sites provide the most current information available on your printer. Super reliable, durable operation: 25,000 hours  On-line documents are available for viewing and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) at 25% duty downloading via Oki Data’s Web Sites.

  • Page 6: Parts Identification: Front View

    Parts Identification: Front View Sheet Guide, Rear Paper Type Lever Platen Knob Sheet Guide, Front (open to fit the front feed paper tray or the tractor) Control Panel On-Off Switch Access Cover ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Parts Identification: Rear View

    Parallel connector Ribbon Cartridge Optional Serial/Network connector Print Head Ventilation Pull-up Guide Assembly Power Connector Optional Cut Sheet Feeder/Roll Paper Stand connector Note: The serial number of your printer is on a label on the back, beside “S/N.” ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: The Control Panel

    () or retract () the paper in mode use the purple text labels underneath the keys to identify the small increments function of each key. The lines above Keys work differently according to which “mode” is active. the square indicate a flashing light ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 ON again. When flashing together with the light, indicates the Top TEAR Cover is open. TEAR Green Printer is in Menu mode. Printer is in Tear down position. Flashing Printer is in Tear up position. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 > Indicates PRESTIGE is selected. > LED 2 and 3 > Indicates OCR-A is selected. > LED 1 > Indicates OCR-B is selected. Flashing With light flashing: ALARM > LED 2 > Indicates an incorrect Paper Lever setting. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 > NORM (Normal Speed) is selected. > LED 1 > HIGH SPEED is selected. > LED 1 and 2 > QUIET print is selected. Flashing > LED 2 > HIGH COPY is selected. SLEEP Green Flashing Low power consumption mode. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Print Mode Key Functions

    On-line / Off-line Press the key to toggle through the character pitch options. CHR PITCH On-line / Off-line Press the key to toggle through the print speed options. PRINT SPEED SEL + LF/FF On-line / Off-line No effect. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Performs a forward line feed of 1/180” when paper is in the tear position. TEAR + LF/FF On-line / Off-line Performs a reverse line feed of 1/180” when paper is in the tear position. Online / Offline Enters/Exits Menu Mode. CHR PITCH + PRINT SPEED ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Paper Handling

    Tearing Off Continuous Forms Paper  Aligning the Tear-Off Perforations  Removing Continuous Forms Paper  Loading Cut Sheet Paper  Cut Sheet Paper, Top and Front Feed  Ejecting Cut Sheet Paper  Notes on Different Types of Paper  ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Loading Continuous Forms Paper

    24” (61 cm) from any wall. There are three ways to load continuous forms paper. See the following pages for instructions. Bottom feed (optional pull tractor) Rear feed   ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Rear Feed

    Make sure the printer is turned ON. Lock Lever Make sure the Paper Type lever is in the REAR Upper Tractor Cover feed position: Pins Open the access cover (1) and set the Paper Thickness lever to suit the paper. Close the cover. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 (2) on each side and pinch them together to release the guide. Remove it from the front and insert it into the back feed and when it is seated, push down to snap the guides in place. Close the front access door. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Open the tractor covers. Place continuous forms paper on the first two pins of either tractor. Lower the top paper tray and slide it towards the front of the printer until the marks align. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Front Feed

    Front Feed Open the access cover (1) and set the Paper Thickness lever to suit the paper. Close the cover. Pull down the door to open the front sheet guide Lock Lever (2). Upper Tractor Cover Pins ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Open the tractor covers and place continuous forms paper on the first two pins of either tractor, ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Bottom Feed (Optional Pull Tractor)

    Press the locking lever down to lock the right Pin the printer. Tractor in the desired position. Bring the paper through the slot in the base of NOTE: Make sure that the continuous form is pulled the printer. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Tearing Off Continuous Forms Paper

    Do not use the platen knob for this keys at the same time, then TEAR option as this will cause irregular line spacing. release the keys. - To move the form backward, press and hold the ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Removing Continuous Forms Paper

    Lift the pin tractor covers and remove the forms. Close the pin tractor covers. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 With the printing side downwards for top feed and upwards for front feed and the left edge aligned with the Paper Guide (1), carefully insert the paper on the Paper Tray (2) and into the printer until it is gripped. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Ejecting Cut Sheet Paper

    > When printing an envelope, do not open up the flap. > If you are feeding thick paper, push it in sufficiently until it touches the feed roller to avoid the possibility of skewed printing or paper jams. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Notes On Different Types Of Paper

    Also, glossy paper may slip causing erratic line spacing. Seal-type cards: Test seal-type cards thoroughly  before using. This type of card can cause ink to transfer. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Top Of Form (Tof)

    500 ms, 1 sec, or 2 sec) or OFF (the factory default Top of Form sets the print start position for the setting). printer. It is adjustable in increments of 1/180 of an inch. The first line prints at the default top of form. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Determining If Forms Tear-Off Is Off Or On

    To print the Menu: Make sure paper is loaded. Press the key (1). Hold down the (2) key and press the CHR PITCH key (3). PRINT SPEED Press the (4) key to print the PRINT QUALITY menu. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Setting Top Of Form (Tof)

    When you have the TOF set where you want it, press and hold , then press to save the LF/FF new setting. Note: To reset the Top of Form to the factory default, see “Resetting Top of Form to the Factory Default” later in this chapter. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Temporarily Changing The Top Of Form Position

    To move the Top of Form position lower for one page only: Turn the printer off. Press and hold while turning on the Press to deselect the printer. LF/FF + TEAR printer. Press to lower the position of the Top of Form. Reload paper. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Forms Tear-Off Feature

    (see next page). tear bar (located under the access cover), after the time interval which you selected through the menu. Paper remains in the tear-off position until the printer receives more data. Then, the paper moves ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Changing The Forms Tear-Off Setting

    Press repeatedly until Form Tear-Off appears ITEM in the second column: Rear Feed Form Tear‑Off Manual Press until the time interval you wish to select appears in the third column: Rear Feed Form Tear‑Off 1 Sec ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Paper Park

    Move the Paper Type lever to the Cut Sheet position. Load the cut sheet of paper. To activate the continuous form paper again: Remove cut-sheet paper from the printer. Move the Paper Type lever to Continuous. Press the key. FF/LOAD ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Paper Type Table

    Χ 0.31 - 0.35 mm Continuous Paper 0.36 - 0.40 mm 52-81 Χ 0.41 - 0.45 mm 81-128 Χ Carbon Paper or Pressure-Sensitive Paper (40 2-part Χ 3-part Χ 4-part Χ 5-part Χ 6-part Χ 7-part Χ ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Print Settings

    Chapter : Print Settings This section describes how to set and manage: Print Quality  Character Pitch  Print Speed  Emulations  For more print setting options, see the Menu settings in chapter 4. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Print Quality

    “Courier.” PRINT QUALITY To change the press the PRINT QUALITY PRINT QUALITY key. Each time the key is pressed the light sequence above the key changes until all the PRINT QUALITY options have been cycled through. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Character Pitch

    “10 CPI.” CHARACTER PITCH To change the press the CHARACTER PITCH CHR PITCH key. Each time the key is pressed the light sequence above the key changes until all the CHARACTER PITCH options have been cycled through. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Print Speed

    “Normal.” PRINT SPEED To change the press the PRINT SPEED PRINT SPEED key. Each time the key is pressed the light sequence above the key changes until all the PRINT SPEED options have been cycled through. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Emulations

    Printer Control Emulation Mode EPSON LQ Press repeatedly until the emulation you TEAR wish to select prints in the right-hand column. Hold down the key and press the CHR PITCH PRINT key to exit Menu Mode. SPEED ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4: Menu Mode

    See the Menu Settings Table for a complete list of all the menu options. Features include Printer Control, Font, Symbol Sets, Rear Feed (Push), Front Feed (Push), Pull, Cut Sheet (Top), Cut Sheet (Front), and Setup. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Menu Mode Keys And Functions

    * Press the key together with the key to select SHIFT items in the reverse direction (i.e., to cycle backward through the options). Items not related to currently set emulations and options are not printed. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Entering And Exiting Menu Mode

    Press and hold down the key and then TEAR Hold down the key and press the CHR PITCH PRINT press the key again to put the printer online. key. This toggles the menu off (i.e., “exits” SPEED the Menu). ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Printing The Menu Settings

    CHR PITCH key. PRINT SPEED Important! Press the key. PRINT QUALITY If you turn off the printer without first exiting the Menu Mode, the changes you have made will be lost. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Menu Settings Table

    10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17.1 cpi, 20 characters per inch (cpi). Proportional Spacing Change the setting to Yes to No, Yes engage proportional spacing of characters. Style Change to italics if you want the Normal, Italics printed characters to be slanted. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Spanish II, Latin American, French Canadian, Dutch, Publisher Zero Character If you do not want the printer Slashed, Unslashed to use a slash to distinguish the number zero from the capital letter O, change the setting to Unslashed. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 858, ISO 8859-15, Greek_737, Asmo 449+, Asmo 708, Arabic 864, Windows Arabic, POL 1, Macedonian, BRASCII, Abicomp Rear Feed Line Spacing Change to 8 lines per inch (lpi) to 6 LPI, 8 LPI (Push) get more lines on a page. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 1” (25 mm) of the bottom of the page, change the setting. Page Width (only Change to 8” to print on narrow 13.6”, 8” displayed for ML691) paper. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 –30 ~ –1, 0, +1 ~ +30 the reference position for the Top of Form position of a continuous form. The position moves to the bottom edge of the page (+) and to the top edge of the page (–) in 1/180” increments. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 Centering Position Used to limit printhead travel Default, Mode1, Mode2 when printing narrow columns. Select Mode 1 for ML690. Select Mode 1 or Mode 2 for the ML691. Front Feed Line Spacing Change to 8 lines per inch (lpi) to...
  • Page 50 (152.4 mm), 7” (177.8 mm), 8” (203.2 mm), 8.5” (215.9 mm), 11” (279.4 mm), 11.7” (296.3 mm), 12” (304.8 mm), 14” (355.6 mm), 17” (431.8 mm) Initial Position Paper position (print or cut) when Print position, Cut position printer is powered on. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 10/12” (21.17 mm), 11/12” (23.28 mm), 12/12” (25.40 mm), 13/12” (27.52 mm), User Top of Form LF Revise (Continuous For continuous feed, adjusts the –2, –1, 0, +1, +2 Paper Line Feed Adjust) line feed to the specified amount. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 Centering Position Used to limit printhead travel Default, Mode1, Mode2 (Push) when printing narrow columns. Select Mode 1 for ML690. Select (cont.) Mode 1 or Mode 2 for the ML691. Pull Line Spacing Change to 8 lines per inch (lpi) to 6 LPI, 8 LPI get more lines on a page.
  • Page 53 Centering Position Used to limit printhead travel Default, Mode1, Mode2 when printing narrow columns. Select Mode 1 for ML690. Select Mode 1 or Mode 2 for the ML691. Cut Sheet Line Spacing Change to 8 lines per inch (lpi) to...
  • Page 54 Invalid, 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 1.5 sec, 2 the paper is set on the tray to sec, 3 sec when the printer feeds it. Paper Length Control Specify the page length of a cut by Menu Setting, by Actual Page sheet. Length ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 (16.93 mm), 9/12” (19.05 mm), 10/12” (21.17 mm), 11/12” (23.28 mm), 12/12” (25.40 mm), 13/12” (27.52 mm), User Top of Form LF Revise Adjust the line feed in cut sheet –14 ~ –1, 0, +1 ~ +14 mode. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 Centering Position Used to limit printhead travel Default, Mode1, Mode2 Top Feed when printing narrow columns. Select Mode 1 for ML690. Select (cont.) Mode 1 or Mode 2 for the ML691. Cut Sheet Line Spacing Change to 8 lines per inch (lpi) to...
  • Page 57 (up to the mid-section of mm), 7/12” (14.82 mm), 8/12” characters in the first line). (16.93 mm), 9/12” (19.05 mm), 10/12” (21.17 mm), 11/12” (23.28 mm), 12/12” (25.40 mm), 13/12” (27.52 mm), User Top of Form ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 Centering Position Used to limit printhead travel Default, Mode1, Mode2 (cont.) when printing narrow columns. Select Mode 1 for ML690. Select Mode 1 or Mode 2 for the ML691. Set-Up Graphics Set the printing direction when a Bi-directional, Uni-directional line has double-height print data.
  • Page 59 The position moves to the right or left in 1/720” increments. Operator Panel Function Set control panel operation. Full Operation, Limited Operation Limited operation locks functions on the control panel; only SEL, LOAD/EJECT, and TEAR keys work. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 60 SI Select Pitch (12 cpi) Sets the pitch to be engaged when 12 cpi, 20 cpi (only displayed for IBM the printer control panel is set Emulation) for 12 cpi and the SI command is received. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 3 min, 4 min, 5 min when no printing commands have been received. ESC SI Pitch (only Sets the character pitch used 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi displayed for IBM when the ESC SI command is Emulation) received. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 Print Direction at DH Set the print direction when Uni-directional, Bi-directional Mode printing double-height characters. In uni-directional printing the printhead only moves from left to right; in bi-directional printing the printhead moves in both directions. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 Off-line, when paper end is detected, printer goes off- line. FF Function Set the feeding operation upon Eject, Form Feed receiving an FF code after cut sheet paper is fed. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Invalid: causes the printer to ignore the I-Prime command. Select this setting if you wish to enter settings through the printer’s control panel which will not be automatically overridden by the software’s settings when the I-Prime signal is sent. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 To perform input/output diagnosis No, Yes of RS-232C interface signals, set to Yes. Busy Line If Ready/Busy protocol (factory SSD–, SSD+, DTR, RTS default) is selected, you can choose which line your system monitors for a busy signal. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Stop Bit Set the stop bit length. 1 bit, 2 bit Receive Error When “checked” is selected the Checked, Unchecked printer checks for the correct number of bits and sends an error if an incorrect number is found. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 –30 ~ –1, 0, +1 ~ +30 reference position in regard to the TOF position of a cut sheet paper. The position moves to the bottom edge of the page (+) and to the top edge of the page (–) in 1/180” increments. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 68 Centering Position Used to limit printhead travel Default, Mode1, Mode2 when printing narrow columns. Select Mode 1 for ML690. Select Mode 1 or Mode 2 for the ML691. Extension Detect Sprocket Hole For continuous paper set to be Enable, Disable...
  • Page 69 Displayed only when the roll paper stand (RPS) is connected. Displayed only for IBM emulation. Displayed only for EPSON emulation. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Chapter 5: Maintenance

    Leave unused ribbon cartridges in their  away on the Pull Up Roller Assembly. packages until needed. Careful; the ribbon ink may cause permanent  stains. Ribbon ink on skin or clothing can usually be  removed with soap and water. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 Swing the used ribbon cartridge up off the printhead, lift it out, and discard it. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its wrapping and note the position of the Ribbon Guide (1), Knob (2), and Pin (3). ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Move the printhead horizontally to make sure that the ribbon is properly installed. NOTE: It may be easier to mount the ribbon cartridge in place if you align it with the topside of the grooves. Also, a slightly loose ribbon may ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: If Ribbon Should Contact The Eyes

    Seek medical attention. If ribbon should contact the skin Wash thoroughly with soap and water. For more information See the Material Safety Data Sheet in your Warranty, Regulatory, and Safety Information booklet. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Clearing Paper Jams

    Pin and pulling it up from the printer. Tractors and turn the platen knob to push the fragment out of the printer. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Cut Sheet Paper Jams

    ON. Make sure the printer is turned OFF. Open the access cover. Close the access cover and turn the printer back Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the highest number position. CAUTION! The printhead may be HOT! ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 76 If a paper fragment remains inside the printer: (a) use tweezers to grip and extract it or (b) insert a triple folded sheet from the Paper Tray and turn the platen knob to pass the folded sheet through and push out the paper fragment. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Cleaning The Printer

    Use a clean, dry cloth to dust around the carriage CAUTION! shaft and platen. Remove any loose bits of paper. Never use strong solvents or strong detergents on the cabinet—they could damage the housing. Reinstall the pull-up roller assembly and close the access cover. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Testing The Printer

    8.5 inches. Otherwise, printing on the platen may damage the printer. See Chapter 4: Menu Mode for more information. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Rolling Ascii Test

    8.5 inches. Otherwise, printing on the platen may damage the printer. See Chapter 4: Menu Mode for more information. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Hexadecimal Dump Mode

    LOAD/EJECT key. would print like this: To exit the Hexadecimal Dump Mode: Turn the printer off.  Note: In the ASCII format, all non‑printable characters are represented by a period. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Is the paper properly installed?  Is the ribbon properly installed?  Is an Oki ribbon being used?  Is the printhead gap correctly set?  Are the correct printer drivers being used for the ...

  • Page 82: Responding To Alarm Conditions

    Insert paper. Flashing Flashing Printing cannot be resumed at this stage. Turn the power OFF, verify that the carriage moves properly, then turn the power ON again. If the indicator lights continue to flash, contact your dealer. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Problems / Solutions

    When the printer is powered ON, switch from position is offset. printer is powered on. off-line mode to on-line mode by pressing key. Reset the start position. You must set the Power Switch to OFF before you change the start position. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 84 Printout contains completely Incorrect print setup for the user’s Reselect print setup for the applications different characters or application. according to priority. symbols. The application control codes for the Initialize the printer. previous print operation are still enabled. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 The paper setting does not match the lines Leave enough top and bottom margin in the per page automatically detected by the application. printer. Correct the cut sheet LF adjustment. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 86 Paper with wrinkles, folds, or other defects. Change paper. Paper not specified for the printer. Use paper types specified for the printer. Unable to eject. key was pressed. Press the key. LF/FF LOAD/EJECT ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 No cut sheet feed. The printer is in continuous forms mode. Set the Paper Type lever to cut sheet mode. No continuous forms feed. The printer is in cut sheet mode. Set the Paper Type lever to continuous forms mode. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Paper feed operations for both The cut sheet is not ejected. Eject the cut sheet. cut sheets and continuous forms are activated. ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Appendix A: Parts & Accessories

    Appendix A: Parts & Accessories In the United States, purchase directly from Oki  Data Purchasing Parts & Accessories Via the Internet  Before you purchase, know your printer model www.okiprintingsolutions.com number (see the front of the unit) and have the correct part number and description of the item.

  • Page 90: Consumables

    44454901 Ribbon 44173404 Cut Sheet Feeder 44497401 Model ML691 Tractor Assembly (Pull) 44754001 Tractor Assembly (Push) 44455001 Cut Sheet Feeder 44497501 Both Models LAN Card (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T 72008701 Network Interface) RS-232C Serial Interface 44455101 Roll Paper Stand 70023301 ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Appendix B: Printer Control Codes

    Click Documentation and follow the on-screen Select 20 cpi ESC SI 27 15 prompts to view the file. Select Condensed Print SI Character Sets IBM Set I ESC 7 27 55 IBM Set II ESC 6 27 54 ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Set Spacing to n/180” Italics Off ESC % H 27 37 72 (n = 1 to 127) ESC % 9 n 27 37 57 n Set Spacing to n/216” (n = 0 to 255) ESC 3 n 27 51 n ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 27 81 3 Vertical Tab, Execute ML691 ESC Q SYN 27 81 22 Print Suppress Mode Off Proportional Spacing On ESC P 1 27 80 49 Proportional Spacing Off ESC P 0 27 80 48 Reset: Clear Print Buffer ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 94: Epson Fx Commands

    ESC H 27 72 Reverse, n/216” Epson Set 1, Select ESC t 0 27 116 48 (n = 0 to 255) ESC j n 27 106 n Epson Set 2, Select ESC t 1 27 116 49 ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 27 115 48 ESC U 0 27 85 48 Vertical Tab, Execute Print Suppress Mode On Print Suppress Mode Off Proportional Spacing On ESC p 1 27 112 49 Proportional Spacing Off ESC p 0 27 112 48 ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Appendix C: Specifications

    Appendix C: Specifications Reliability Note: Specifications are subject to change without Ribbon Life notice. ML690: approx. 8 million characters (Draft Mode) Print Method ML691: approx. 13 million characters (Draft Mode) Impact dot matrix Emulations (co-resident) Printhead IBM Proprinter  24 pins, 0.2 mm (0.008”) diameter, with thermal Epson FX ...

  • Page 97: Print Speed

    15 cpi 120 cpl 204 cpl Letter Quality (LQ) Courier, Roman, Swiss, Orator, Gothic, Prestige, 17.1 cpi 137 cpl 233 cpl OCR-A, OCR-B, Swiss 20 cpi 160 cpl 272 cpl Bold Draft Gothic High Speed Draft (HSD) Gothic ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 98: Bar Codes

    3.7 W (with full options attached) Temperature Operating: 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C) Storage: 14 to 122° F (–10 to 50° C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 5 to 95% RH ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Paper Specifications

    9 – 11 lb. (35 – 40 g/m Envelope Thickness: max. 0.014” (0.36 mm) Width: 3 – 10” (76.2 – 254 mm) Multi-part 0.015” (0.36 mm) total thickness Thickness (Bottom path only) 0.019” (0.48 mm) total thickness (bottom path only) ML690/ML691 User’s Guide...

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