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We support one dot matrix printer for printing multi-part tickets: the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo. This section provides specific instructions on configuring that printer. If you need additional help setting up and installing a ML320/321 printer, please contact us. For more information on the ML320/321, contact Okidata. |
The standard ticket format is designed to print on a blank page with the dimensions 8.5" x 5.5". You must make changes to your printers settings and create a new form to allow Dispatch to print the standard ticket format correctly.
The first step is to reset the printer to the it's factory defaults settings. If your printer is new, skip this step.
| • | Turn the printer off. |
| • | Hold down SEL + LF and then turn the printer on while still holding down the keys (see the graphic below to locate the keys). |
To change printer settings you must use the front panel keys. The front panel keys are identified below.
| 1. | MENU: Used to set the printer to Menu Mode (SHIFT + MENU) and to exit Menu Mode |
| 2. | SHIFT: Used to set the printer to Menu Mode (SHIFT + MENU) |
| 3. | GROUP: Prints the next Group in the Menu. With the SHIFT key, prints the previous Group. |
| 4. | ITEM: Prints next Item in the Group. With the SHIFT key, prints previous Item in the Group. |
| 5. | SET: Prints next Setting for an Item. With the SHIFT key, prints previous Setting for an Item. |
In order to change the printers settings it must be in Menu Mode. The changes you make in the Menu Mode are automatically saved when you exit Menu Mode. The settings are retained (even when you turn the printer off) until you change them or reset the printer.
| • | Make sure paper is loaded in the printer. |
| • | Press and hold SHIFT (2) and press MENU (1). |
The MENU label on the front key panel glows when the printer is in the Menu Mode.
In order to save the printers settings, you must exit Menu Mode.
| • | Press MENU (1) to save the setting and exit Menu Mode |
The Forms Tear-Off feature allows a printed page to be torn off without wasting paper or adjusting the printer. You must use this feature in order to print two 8.5 x 5.5 inch tickets from a single 8.5 x 11 page.
The form tear-off feature only apply's when using continuous forms (rear or bottom fed) without the optional pull tractor option installed. |
When Forms Tear-Off is enabled, paper remains in the tear-off position until the printer receives data. Then, the paper moves back down for printing (retracts to the initial print position). When printing stops, the paper advances to the tear-off position.
The top of the page (perforation) must be aligned with the tear bar. The tear bar is serrated and is located under the the access cover (see item 8 below).
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The default setting for Forms Tear-Off is OFF. To enable Forms Tear-Off do the following:
| 1. | Press and hold SHIFT (2) and press MENU (1) to enter Menu Mode. |
| 2. | Press GROUP (3) until REAR FEED prints in the first column. |
| 3. | Press ITEM (4) until Form Tear-Off prints in the second column. |
| 4. | Press SET (5) until 500ms prints in the third column. |
| 5. | Press MENU (1) to save the setting and exit Menu Mode |
The default setting is Unidirectional graphics. Unidirectional means that printing only occurs when the print head moves to the right. When the Graphics setting is Bidirectional, printing occurs when the print head moves to right and to the left. Using bidirectional graphics decreases the length of time it takes the printer to complete a print job.
| 1. | Press and hold SHIFT (2) and press MENU (1) to enter Menu Mode. |
| 2. | Press GROUP (3) until Setup prints in the first column. You do not need to press ITEM (4) as Graphics is the first item in the Setup group. |
| 3. | Press SET (5) until Bidirectional prints in the third column. |
| 4. | Press MENU (1) to save the setting and exit Menu Mode |