INTRODUCTION > 6INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on purchasing this Oki printer!In this chapter you will find a summary of the main features of yourprinter followed by some advice on how to use this User’s Guide to getthe most from your printer.The ML280 Elite is an entry level 9 pin dot-matrix printer. It is fast,robust, compact and light. Outstanding reliability, compact size andease of use make it ideal for industrial workstation applications, aswell as customer service points in wholesale, retail and serviceenvironments.USING THIS MANUALThis manual will lead you logically through the unpacking, setting upand operation of your printer to help you to make the best use of itsmany advanced features. Also included are guidelines fortroubleshooting and maintenance to ensure that it continues toperform at its best. Instructions are also provided for adding optionalaccessories as your needs evolve.l The User’s Guide has been written using one printer as amodel, and the illustrations/screenshots reflect this. What yousee will be appropriate to the model you are installing.l The User’s Guide has been designed to provide you with aclear presentation on the installation and maintenance of yournew printer. This information is compiled in the logicalsequence required to result in a successful installation.NOTEl The information in this manual is supplemented by the extensiveonline help facility associated with the printer driver software.l In addition, we provide a Technical Reference Guide for those usersrequiring more in-depth Technical information. This is available inEnglish only.