Oki Microline 8480 FB Setup Manual - Continuous Forms
9
Continuous Forms
(“FRONT”)
Continuous Forms Specifications
• Width
– Minimum: 4” (102 mm)
– Maximum: 16” (406 mm)
• Single Thickness Forms
–Weight range: 13.8 to 34 lb. US Bond
(52 to 128 g/m
2
)
• Multi-part Forms: Normal Print Mode
(the printer default)
– up to 6-part forms (original + 5)
– Maximum Thickness: 0.0142” (0.36 mm)
• Multi-part Forms: High Impact Mode
– up to 8-part forms (original + 7)
– Maximum Thickness: 0.0189” (0.48 mm)
Note
To switch between Normal and High Impact
mode, see page 8.
Set the Printer for Continuous
Forms
1. If there is a sheet loaded on the platform, remove
it.
2. With the printer turned on, press SEL to place the
printer off line.
3. Press MODE once or rwice until you see
FRONT
on the second line of the display.
The printer will change paths and return to the
on line state. FRONT appears on the second
line of the display.
Note
To switch back to single sheet feed, follow the
same steps, pressing MODE several times until
you see
MANUAL
on the second line of the
display.
Load Continuous Forms
1. Push the sheet supports in and lift the sheet feed
platform
2. Lift the lock lever on the left tractor, then move
the left tractor to set the desired left margin for
printing.
• The ▼ mark on the gauge (1)—or the center of
the diamond shaped hole (2)—represents the
location of the center of the first character
printed.
Note
The movement of the left tractor is limited to
ensure that the paper covers the paper out
sensor.
3. Push the lock lever down to lock the left tractor in
place.
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