Oki MICROLINE MX Series User Manual

Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE
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Prime Signal
• Disable (default). The parallel port will not perform a warm start
(reboot) if the host asserts the prime signal.
• Enable. The parallel port will perform a warm start (reboot) if
the host asserts the prime signal.
TOF Action
• Reset (default). A form feed is performed before a warm start
when the prime signal is asserted from the host. This setting is
used only if the prime signal parameter is enabled.
• Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the
prime signal is asserted from the host.
Buffer Size in K
Configures the amount of memory allocated for the Dataproducts
parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in
1-Kbyte increments.
Auto Trickle
Auto Trickle is used to prevent a host computer from timing out
because the parallel interface was busy for too long. When Auto
Trickle is enabled and the printer's buffers are almost full, the
printer will begin to trickle data in (at the rate set in the Trickle Time
menu) until the buffers start to empty out.
Trickle Time
When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is
received by the printer from a different host, Trickle Time prevents
the second host from timing out while it is waiting for its data to be
printed. In order to support this feature, the port has to be able to
accept data from the host and store it for future use.

Oki MICROLINE MX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Oki
Model	MICROLINE MX Series
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

1 Introduction

Printer Overview

General overview of the printer and manual conventions.

The OKI Microline MX Series Printer

Details on printer models, configurations, and features.

Integrated Print Management System

Feature for monitoring and communicating ribbon life.

Taking Care Of Your Printer

Advice on printer maintenance for optimal performance.

Conventions In This Manual

Explains manual conventions for keys, messages, and symbols.

2 Setting Up The Printer

Power Requirements

Specifies power outlet requirements and circuit protection.

Select A Site

Requirements for selecting a suitable printer installation location.

Printer Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions for cabinet and pedestal models.

Printer Component Locations

Diagram showing the location of printer components.

3 Operating The Printer

The Control Panel

Shows keys, displays, and indicators on the control panel.

Control Panel Keys

Details functions of individual control panel keys.

Reload Paper

Step-by-step guide for reloading paper.

Unload Paper

Procedure for unloading paper from the printer.

Changing Ribbons

Steps for replacing the printer ribbon.

Cancel A Print Job

Procedure to cancel an active print job.

4 The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

Explains the process of matching printer characteristics to host computer.

Changing Parameter Settings

How to change printer parameters via control panel or control codes.

Saving Your New Configuration

Allows saving up to eight custom configurations for future use.

Optimizing Print Quality

Adjusting parameters for darker and sharper barcodes and characters.

Main Menu

Overview of the printer's main menu structure and options.

QUICK SETUP

Provides quick access to frequently changed parameters.

Host Interface

Enables selection and configuration of interfaces between printer and host.

EMULATION

Menu to select the emulation used with your printer.

Error Handling

Defines how errors are reported, including Error Msgs, Error Markers, etc.

5 Interfaces

Overview

Describes host interfaces and communication signals.

Standard Host Interfaces

Lists Centronics parallel, IEEE 1284 parallel, High Speed Serial.

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Details on IEEE 1284 parallel interface and its operating modes.

Terminating Resistor Configurations

Information on parallel interface terminating resistors.

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces

Characteristics and baud rates for serial interfaces.

6 Reprogramming The Security Key

Reprogramming The Security Key

Procedure to reprogram the security key using an SPX module.

How To Program The Security Key

Step-by-step instructions for programming the security key.

7 Diagnosing Problems

Cleaning Requirements

Guidelines for cleaning the printer interior and exterior.

Interior Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning internal printer components.

Fault Messages

Lists and explains fault messages and their solutions.

A Printer Specifications

Ribbon Specifications

Lists standard and specialty ribbon part numbers.

Paper Specifications

Details on paper type, thickness, size, and drive requirements.

Printer Weight And Dimensions

Table showing weight and dimensions for cabinet and pedestal models.

Environmental Characteristics

Operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges.

Electrical Characteristics

Acoustic noise levels and power consumption.

Communication Statements

FCC, EU, and Industry Canada compliance statements.

Software License Agreement

Terms and conditions for using the printer's software.