Oki 2024, 2024E User Manual
Contents
Ordering Replacement Supplies.................................................................2
Media Settings................................................................................................3
Default Media Settings ..................................................................................3
Ranges for Printer Media Weight Settings .......................................................... 4
Changing Default Media Settings
Trays 1, 2, 3.......................................................................................................... 5
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray..................................................................................... 6
Loading Media
Trays 1, 2 & 3 ...................................................................................................... 8
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray..................................................................................... 9
Selecting/Using
Paper................................................................................................................... 10
Transparencies ................................................................................................... 12
Labels ................................................................................................................. 13
Thick Media ....................................................................................................... 14
Envelopes ........................................................................................................... 15
OKI Print Media................................................................................................. 16
Ideas for Using Printer Features.............................................................. 17
Secure Print .................................................................................................. 18
Proof & Print................................................................................................. 19
Printing Built-In Reports ........................................................................... 20
Setting Power Save Parameters .............................................................. 22
Control Panel
Buttons ............................................................................................................... 23
Lights ................................................................................................................. 26
Clearing Media Jams .................................................................................. 27
Changing Toner Cartridges ....................................................................... 37
Error Messages ............................................................................................ 39
Service & Support........................................................................................ 43
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Ordering Replacement Supplies
How to Order
• Consult the dealer where you
purchased your printer/color copy
system.
• To locate the dealer closest to you,
call 1-800-OKI-DATA
(1-800-654-3282).
Take Advantage of
OKI Supply Manager
Don’t run out of supplies again!
• Calculates your usage based on
information you provide.
• Sends you an email reminder when
it’s time to reorder.
To register for Supply Manager, go
to www.okidata.com.
Order Numbers
Important!
Be sure to purchase only
consumables designated Type C4.
Toner Cartridges, Type C4
Color OKI Part No.
Black...............................52114901
Cyan................................52114902
Magenta ..........................52114903
Yellow.............................52114904
Image Drums, Type C4
Color OKI Part No.
Black...............................56117901
Cyan................................56117902
Magenta ..........................56117903
Yellow.............................56117904
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Media Settings
Why Change Media
Settings?
Improper media settings:
• cause poor quality printing
• cause flaking
• can damage the printer
Default Media Settings
The Default Setting
The default media weight setting for
all trays (including optional tray 2) is
AUTO.
Changing Defaults
To change the printer’s default settings
for print media, see pages 5 and 6.
Resetting to the Original
Defaults
Note:The … which appears in these
steps indicates that you should
keep pressing the button
repeatedly until you see the
display indicated.
To reset the printer menu to its
original default settings:
1. Press …
MAINTENANCE MENU
2. Press …
EEPROM RESET
EXECUTE
3. Press .
The printer resets and returns to the
on-line state.
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Media Settings (cont.)
Media Settings for
Individual Print Jobs
If you are printing a job on special
media, you can temporarily load the
media in a tray and change the media
settings for that tray in the driver as
you print the job.
Ranges for Printer
Media Weight Settings
Note: To determine if a paper weight
is US Bond or Index, check the
metric equivalent. E.g.,
35 lb. US Bond = 132 g/m
35 lb. Index = 64 g/m2.
For more information, go to
www.paper-paper.com/
weight.html
.
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Table 1: MediaWeight Settings,
US Bond
Setting US Bond (Metric)
Auto (default) 17 to 54 lb.
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(64 to 203 g/m
Light
Medium Light 18 to 19 lb.
Medium 20 to 24 lb.
Medium Heavy 25 to 27 lb.
Heavy 28 to 32 lb.
Ultra Heavy 33 to 54 lb.
Table 2: MediaWeight Settings,
Setting Index (Metric)
Auto (default) 35 to 113 lb.
Light
Medium Light 37 to 40 lb.
Medium 42 to 50 lb.
Medium Heavy 52 to 56 lb.
Heavy 52 to 67 lb.
Ultra Heavy 69 to 113 lb.
17 lb. (64 g/m
(68 to 71 g/m
(75 to 90 g/m
(94 to 101 g/m
(105 to 120 g/m
(124 to 203 g/m
Index
(64 to 203 g/m
35 lb. (64 g/m
(68 to 71 g/m
(75 to 90 g/m
(75 to 90 g/m
(94 to 120 g/m
(124 to 203 g/m
)
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Changing Default Media Settings:
Trays 1, 2, 3
Note: The “…” in these steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button
repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
To Set Transparencies
as the Default Media
Set the Media Type
1. Press …
MEDIA MENU
2. Press …
TRAYZ* MEDIATYPE
XXXX**
3. Press …
TRAYZ* MEDIATYPE
TRANSPARENCY
To Set Labels, Heavy
Paper, etc., as the
Default Media
Set the Media Weight
1. Press …
MEDIA MENU
2. Press …
TRAYZ* MEDIAWEIGHT
AUTO
3. Press …
TRAYZ* MEDIAWEIGHT
YYYY**
4. Press , press .
* Z = 1, 2, or 3, depending on which
tray you are changing.
XXXX = current media type
**
setting.
4. Press , press .
* Z = 1, 2, or 3 (tray you are using).
YYYY = Medium, Medium Heavy,
**
Heavy, or Ultra Heavy
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Changing Default Media Settings:
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray
To Set Transparencies
as the Default Media
Note: The “…” in these steps
indicates that you should keep
pressing the button repeatedly
until you see the display
indicated.
First, Check/Set the Media
Size to Letter (Default) or A4
1. Press …
MEDIA MENU
2. Press …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
XXXX*
4. Press .
Then, Set the Media Type
1. Press …
MP TRAY MEDIATYPE
XXXX*
2. Press …
MP TRAY MEDIATYPE
TRANSPARENCY
3. Press , press .
* XXXX = current setting.
3. Press …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
LETTER
or
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
LETTER
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Changing Default Media Settings:
Multi-Purpose Tray (cont.)
To Set Labels or Heavy
Paper as the Default
Media
Note:The “…” in these steps
indicates that you should keep
pressing the button repeatedly
until you see the display
indicated.
First, Check/Set the Media
Size (Default = Letter)
1. Press …
MEDIA MENU
2. Press …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
XXXX*
Then, Set the Media Weight
1. Press …
MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT
XXXX*
2. Press …
MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT
ZZZZ
3. Press , press .
* XXXX = current setting.
†
YYYY = Letter, Legal-14,
Legal-13.5, Executive, Custom
ZZZZ = Medium, Heavy, or Ultra
**
Heavy
3. Press …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
†
YYYY
4. Press .
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Loading Media: Trays 1, 2 & 3
Media Weight Range:
Media Size Range: Tray 1
Capacity: 530 sheets of 20-lb. paper
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2
2
20 to 54 lb. US Bond (75 g/m
Paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14'' (Non-standard
sizes must be defined in driver before printing.)
Transparencies: letter or A4
Trays 2 & 3 (Optional)
Paper: min. 5.83'' x 8.27''; max. 8.5'' x 14'' (Non-standard
sizes must be defined in driver before printing.)
to 203 g/m2)
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▼ MAX ▼
5
3
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Loading Media:
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray
Media Weight Range
Media Size Range: min. 3.5" x 5"; max. 8.5" x 14" (Non-standard sizes must
Ta ke s: 100 sheets of 20-lb. US Bond paper
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up to 113 lb. Index (203 g/m
be defined in driver before printing.)
50 transparencies
10 envelopes
Labels: max. feed stack = about 3/8-inch (1 cm) high
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2
)
5
2
3
6 For letterhead stationery:
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Selecting/Using Paper
Important Information!
For optimum results make sure that
the paper you use conforms to the
specifications outlined in the
following pages.
Sample Ream Label:
1 Media Weight, US Bond (see page 4) [sometimes given as substance]
2 Media Weight, Metric: Look for this to confirm US Bond vs. Index.
We do not recommend the following
paper types for use in your printer:
• Paper with cutouts, perforations, or
excessive paper dust.
• Heavily coated, glossy, or smooth
paper
• Recycled paper
• Embossed, rough, or heavily
textured paper
• Paper, inks and dyes that cannot
withstand pressure and heat.
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2
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Selecting/Using Paper (continued)
Specifications
Caution!
The ink on pre-printed letterhead stationery must be able to withstand 446°F
(230°C) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm
Note: If you experience curling when printing a file in duplex mode, switch to
28-lb. US Bond paper.
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).
Sizes Feed Tray
• Letter
• Executive
• Legal-14,
-13.5, -13
•A4, A5, A6
•B5
• Custom
(MP Tray
Only)
• Letter
• Executive
• Legal-14,
-13.5, -13
• A4, A5, B5
a. Min. = 3.9" x 3.9"; max. = 8.5" x 14". Custom sizes must first be defined in
the printer driver: see your on-line User’s Guide for more information.
Tray 1 Top
MP Tray Rear
a
Optional
Trays 2, 3
Exit
Tray
Rear
Only
Top
Rear
Media
Type
Setting
•Plain
(default)
• Letterhead
•Plain
(default)
• Letterhead
•Plain
(default)
• Letterhead
Media
Weight
Setting
Auto • OKI 52206101
Auto
Auto
Recommended
Papers
Bright White
Proofing Paper,
32-lb. US Bond
• Hammermill Laser
Printer Radiant
White, 24 lb., US
Bond
• Xerox 4024,
20 lb.
For best results:
temperature =
65 to 77°F ;
humidity =
40 to 65%RH
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Selecting/Using Transparencies
Specifications
Caution!
Transparencies must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second,
including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm
Important!
Use only recommended transparencies.
2
).
Usable
Sizes
• Letter
•A4
Feed
Tray
• Tray 1
•MP Tray
Exit
Tray
Rear
Only
Media Type
Setting
Transparency Any
Printing Transparencies
For Individual Print Jobs on
Transparencies
Make the following settings in the
printer driver as you print the job:
• Source = Tray1 or MP Tray
• Media Size = Letter or A4
• Media Type = Transparency
®
•Windows
driver only: deselect Media Check:
Windows 2000/XP
Printing Preferences
→ Document Options → Printer
Features
Windows Me/98/95
Properties
Feed Options
Check.
Adobe® PostScript®
→ Advanced
→ Media Check = Off.
→ Setup tab → Paper
→ deselect Media
Media
Weight
Setting
(Ignored)
Windows NT 4.0
Document Defaults
Option
→ Media Check = Off.
Recommended
Transparencies
• OKI 52205701
• 3M CG3720
• Folex BG67 (A4)
→ Input Slot
Making Transparencies the
Default Print Media
Tray 1
If Tray 1 will normally be loaded with
transparencies, set the printer menu as
follows (see page 5):
• Tray1 MediaType = Transparency
MP Tray
If the MP Tray will normally be
loaded with transparencies, set the
printer menu as follows (see page 6):
• MP Tray PaperSize = Letter (the
default) or A4
• MP Tray MediaType =
Transparency
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Selecting/Using Labels
Label Parameters
Important!
Place labels in the MP Tray face up.
Caution!
Labels must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second, including
mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm
2
).
Usable
Sizes
• Letter
•A4
Feed Tray Exit Tray
MP Tray
Only
Rear Only Labels • Medium
Printing Labels
For Individual Print Jobs on
Labels
Make the following settings in the
printer driver as you print the job:
• Source = MP Tray
• Media Size = Letter or A4
• Media Type = Labels
• Windows® Adobe® PostScript®
driver only: deselect Media Check
(see page 12).
Media
Type
Setting
Media
Weight
Setting
•Heavy
•Ultra
Heavy
Recommended
Labels
Avery 5161 White
Laser Label, Letter
size
Making Labels the Default
Print Media for the MP Tray
If the MP Tray will normally be
loaded with labels, set the printer
menu as follows (see page 6):
• MP Tray PaperSize - Letter or A4
• MP Tray MediaType = Labels
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