12 Microline 490/491 User’s GuideTop of Form (TOF)Important!If you turn the platen knob when the printer is on, the Top ofForm misaligns. Always shut the printer off before turningthe platen knob!Note: The factory default setting for the Top of Form (wherethe printing should begin) is 1" down from the top of thepage.Top of Form sets the print start position for the printer. It isadjustable in increments of 1/180 of an inch. The amount ofadjustment is limited to avoid paper jams.The first line prints at the red line of the plastic paper shield (1)on the printhead.Top of Form (TOF) and Forms Tear-OffNote: Your software may print the first line of print above orbelow where TOF is set. You may need to adjust theTOF to meet your software’s requirements.The Top of Form and Forms Tear-Off settings of your printerinteract. How you set the Top of Form depends on whetherForms Tear-Off is On (set to 500 ms, 1 sec, or 2 sec) or OFF(the factory default setting).
