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Contents
Important Safety Instructions.......................................ii i
Material Safety Data Sheet: Black Ink........................ 63
Material Safety Data Sheet: Cyan Ink ........................ 65
Material Safety Data Sheet: Magenta Ink .................. 67
Material Safety Data Sheet: Yellow Ink....................... 69
Index ...............................................................................71
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Important Safety Instructions
Your OKIDATA printer has been carefully designed to give
you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical
equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions you
should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit:
• Read the setup and operating instructions in this manual
carefully. Be sure to save it for future reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the
printer.
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp
cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on
something unsteady, it might fall and be damaged; if you
place it on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the
vents may be blocked, causing it to overheat.
• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure no
openings on the printer are blocked. Do not put the printer
on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register.
If you put the printer in any kind of enclosure, make sure it
is well ventilated.
• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any
kind into it.
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed
on the back of the printer. If you are not sure, check with
your dealer or with your local power company.
• Your printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug as a safety
feature, and it will only fit into a grounded outlet. If you
can not plug it in, chances are you have a non-grounded
outlet; contact an electrician to have it replaced with a
grounded outlet. Do not use an adapter to defeat the
grounding.
• The printer must be installed near a power outlet which
will remain easily accessible.
• To avoid damaging the power cord, do not put anything on
it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
• The use of an extension cord or power strip with thisprinter is not recommended or authorized. Check building
codes and insurance requirements before using an extension cord or power strip. If you are using an extension cord
or power strip with the printer, make sure that the total of
the amperes required by all of the equipment on the
extension is less than the extension’s rating. Generally, the
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Important Safety Information
total ratings of all equipment plugged into any one power
line should not exceed 15 amperes. Do not exceed this
unless you know that the power line your equipment is
plugged into has a rating above 15 amperes.
• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this
handbook, do not try to service the printer yourself;
opening the cover may expose you to shocks or other
hazards. Do not make any adjustments other than those
outlined in the manual—you might cause damage requiring extensive repair work. Section 7 explains how to get
your printer serviced by qualified OKIDATA technicians.
• If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not
working properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and follow the procedures in Section 7 for having
your printer serviced. These are some of the things to look
for:
- The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
- Liquid has been spilled into the housing, or the printer
has been exposed to water.
- The printer has been dropped or its cabinet has been
damaged.
- The printer does not function normally when you are
following the operating instructions.
Oki Exchange
• Available in the U.S. and Canada only.
of your Okidata printer and the problem can not be resolved
over the phone, you can get a replacement printer the next
business day — or no later than the second business day.
TM
You can extend your standard
2-year OKIJET 2500 printer
Overnight Exchange policy
(see page 61) by 1 or 2 years.
With Overnight Exchange, if
you experience a malfunction
For more information . . .
For pricing and more information on this program:
• call 1-800-OKIDATA (1-800-654-3282)
or
• visit our Web site: http://www.okidata.com
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Setup
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OKIJET 2500 Features
Superb Color Printing
• High quality 1200 x 600 dpi printing on glossy paper;
600 x 600 dpi on plain paper
• Automatic Color Control
Smarter Color System
• Individually replaceable ink cartridges
• True sensing of ink levels with both “Low Ink” and
“Cartridge Empty” indicators for each color
Easy to Use
• Compatible with Windo ws
• Easy printer control, right from your PC screen
Versatile
• Paper, Labels, Transparencies
• Cards, Envelopes
• Iron-on Transfer Media
Backed by a 2-Year Warranty, with Overnight Exchange*
• Full 2-year warranty with Overnight Exchange providing a
replacement unit shipped to reach you the next business
day — or no later than the second business day
(*U.S. and Canada only)
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95, Windows 3.1x & MS-DOS
®
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Setup
Select a Location
Select a flat, stable surface with space above and in front of
the printer to provide adequate ventilation.
• Avoid direct sunlight
• Avoid air conditioners and heat sources
• Avoid areas with high vibra tion
• Avoid dusty/dirty environments
Unpack the Printer
Save the carton and packing materials in case you
ever need to ship the printer.
A parallel printer cable is not supplied. To ensure
the best computer to printer communications, use
an IEEE-1284-compliant, parallel, bi-directional
interface cable, such as Okidata 70000803.
Remove the Packing Material
Remove the tape
securing the top
cover, then open the
cover and remove
the pieces of
packing tape inside.
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Paper Support
Envelope Feed Guide
(behind output shelf,
in paper tray)
Printhead
Storage Box
Output Shelf
Paper Guide Lever
(behind output shelf, on paper tray)
Front View
Top Cover
On/off Switch
Paper Guide LeverOutput Shelf
Power Cord Socket
Paper Tray
Parallel Cable Connector
Printhead Storage Box
Back View
Resume/FF Button
Power/Reset Button
Power LED
Error LED
Cartridge Change/Clean Button
Top Cover
Low Ink Indicators
Control Panel
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Connect to the Computer
You’ll need an IEEE-1284-compliant, parallel,
bi-directional interface cable.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn off the printer (press and hold the Power/Reset button
for approximately 2 to 5 seconds).
3. Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer and secure
it with the wire clips.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on
the computer, and turn on the printer, then the computer.
Connect to Power
1. Insert power cord.
2. Connect to a grounded power outlet.
As a general safety precaution, do not use an
extension cord!
The lights on the control panel may flash once then
turn off.
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To protect against damage to the printhead, ensure
!
that the printer has stopped its operation completely (carriage at its left most “home” position)
before detaching the power cord.
Do not unplug the printer for long periods of time:
!
the printhead nozzles can dry out.
Do not use a power strip to control the power to the
!
printer. The printer requires a small amount of
power, even when off, in order to maintain the
printhead.
In order to comply with UL and CSA safety
regulations, you must use a UL-listed/CSA labelled detachable power cord with a
3-conductor, 18 AWG, SVT-type plug, having a
grounding-type parallel blade and an
IEC320-style cord connector, such as the one
supplied with the printer.
Setup
1
Install the Printhead and Ink Cartridges
Keep the printhead and ink cartridges out of the
reach of children. Do not get the ink near your
eyes or mouth.
Avoid contact of the uncovered ink nozzles with
hands and clothing. The ink is not easy to remove.
1. Turn on the printer: the Error LED lights, the Low Ink
indicators flash, and the printhead carriage moves to the
center (loading position).
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2. Open the top cover.
3. Make sure the green cartridge lock l ever is forward.
4. Unpack the printhead.
Be careful not to touch the printhead nozzles when
!
removing the printhead from the plastic bag. Ink
will get on your hands and the printhead canbecome contaminated.
5. Holding the bag upside down as illustrated, remove the
black ink cartridge from its plastic bag.
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6. Carefully peel the plastic foil seal off the ink cartridge in
the direction of the arrows printed on the seal.
Do not force the ink cartridges into the
!
printhead!
7. Grasp the printhead, insert the black ink cartridge into
position 1 and snap it firmly down into place.
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each color cartridge, matching the
color/number on the ink cartridges with the corresponding
color/number on the printhead.
9. Align the rectangular hole in the printhead (➊) with the
green post (➋) on the printer carriage, then gently lower
the printhead into position.
➋
➊
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10. Push the green cartridge lock lever back to secure the
printhead and close the cover.
11. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button.
The printer prepares the printhead for printing. When the
process is complete (about 30 seconds), the Error LED and
the flashing Low Ink indicators turn off.
If the error LED remains lit after the Cartridge
Change/Clean button is pressed, try removing and
reinstalling the printhead assembly.
Install the Printhead Storage Box
For those who have both the optional high-capacity black
printhead and the standard color printhead, the printhead
storage box is designed to protect one while the other is in
use. It is also used to store the printhead when the printer is
being transported.
Attach the box (➊) included with your printer to the back of
the housing:
➊
If space limitations are a concern, you can store the
box in any cool location away from direct sunlight.
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Setup
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Usable Print Media
MediaUseMedia Setting(s)Media Size Setting(s)
CardsCards designated for inkjet printers.Plain Paper• US 4x6 OR US 5x8
• A6 (105 x 148 mm)
• Hagaki (100 x 148 mm)
EnvelopesOnly short-flap, side-seam type,Plain Paper• #10 (4.125 x 9.5 in)
designated for inkjet printers.• DL (110 x 220 mm)
• C6 (114 x 162 mm)
LabelsPaper labels/full sheets only,Plain Paper• Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
designated for inkjet printers.• A4 (148 x 216 mm)
Banners20 or 24-lb paper, designated forPlain Paper• Banner
inkjet printers.• Banner A4
Paper20 or 24-lb paper, designatedPlain PaperSee “Selectable
for inkjet printers.Sizes” at right
Paper, Coa ted24-lb, “Hi-Resolution” or “Premium• Premium coated paperSee “Selectable
Coated,” designated for inkjet printers. • Photo quality matte paperSizes” at right
Paper, GlossyFilm-backed or paper-backed,Photo quality glossy paperSee “Selectable
designated for inkjet printers.Sizes” at right
Iron-on TransferIron-on transfer media designatedIron-on Transfer• Letter 8.5 x 11 in
for ink jet printers.• A4 148 x 216 mm
TransparenciesTransparencies designated for inkjetTransparency• Letter 8.5 x 11 in
printers. Do not use paper-backed• A4 148 x 216 mm
transparencies. Place rough side
against paper support!
Be sure to
select the
proper media in the
Main tab and
media size in the
Page tab of the OKI
OKIJET 2500
printer setup dialog
box (see page 15).
See Section 6 for
additional specifications on print
media.
Selectable Sizes
• Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
• Legal (8.5 x 14 in)
• A5 (148 x 216 mm)
• B5 (182 x 257 mm)
• A4 (210 x 297 mm)
• Executive
(7.25 x 10.5 in)
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Setup
Recommended Print Media
Note: To change the print quality settting, open the OKI
OKIJET 2500 printer setup dialog box and select thedesired print quality in the Main tab.
MediaRecommendedPrint Quality
Plain PaperHammermill Jet PrintNormal or
Matte CoatedHP Premium Ink Jet Pa perHigh Quality
PaperHammermill Jet Print Ultra-Matte
Glossy PaperKodak Photo Weight GlossyHigh Quality
BannersHP Banner PaperNormal or
Transparencies3M CG3410 Transparency FilmHigh Quality
Iron-on Transfer Xerox Ink Jet Fabric TransferHigh Quality
LabelsXerox Ink Jet LabelsNormal or
EnvelopesUse short-flap, not v-flap:High Quality
Xerox 4024DP or Color Xpressions High Quality
HP Bright White
HP Greeting Card Paper
Xerox Ink Jet Photo Glossy
High Quality
High Quality
✔✔
✔
✔✔
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Load Paper
To avoid paper jams, always wait until the printer is
!
done printing before loading paper.
1. Pull up the paper support.
2. Slide the paper guide lever to the far right.
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3.Fan a stack of paper and load it into the paper tray (max.
125 sheets 20-lb paper), with the side to be printed facingthe back.
To load envelopes, banners and other print media,
see page 18, ff.
4. Slide the paper guide lever to touch the right edge of the
paper stack.
5. Install the output shelf behind the green tabs(➊), with the
ribs facing forward. M a ke sure you insert the tabs on the
shelf into the cutouts in the feed area.
➊
➊
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Setup
Print the Demo Page
We recommend that you run a demo print whenever the
printer is moved or the ink cartridge is replaced.
The printer does not need to be attached to a host
computer to perform this demo.
1. Make sure that at least 4 sheets of paper are loaded and
that the printer is turned on (Power LED lit: if not, press
Power/Reset button).
2. Press and hold the Resume/FF button for approximately 2
to 5 seconds, until the green LED flashes. The demo
prints.
If the demo page shows streaks or missing colors,
press and hold the Cartridge Clean button to start
the cartridge cleaning process.
If the demo fails to print, repeat steps 1 and 2.
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2
Install the Printer Driver/Electronic
Registration Utility
Before you can begin printing,
you must first install the OKI
OKIJET 2500 printer driver in
your computer.
When you are installing the
driver, you will also be offered
the opportunity to install the
Electronic Registration utility.
This manual uses “d” to reference the CD ROM
drive. If your CD ROM drive is another letter,
substitute that letter wherever “ d ” appears in the
installation steps.
Installation on Windows 3.1x
For Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11:
1. Start Windows on your computer (make sure all other
programs are closed before proceeding).
2. Insert the OKI OKIJET 2500 CD in your CD ROM drive.
3. From the Program Manager, choose File, then selectRun.
4. Type d:\setup, then click OK.
The Welcome dialog box appears.
5. Click Next.
The Software License Agreement appears.
6. Click Yes.
The Select Components dialog box appears with the
following components preselected:
µOKIJET 2500 Windows Printer Driver
µOKIJET 2500 Electronic Registration
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7. Clear any components you do not wish to install (see note
below regarding the various registration options available
to you), then click Next.
The Printer Port Selection dialog box appears.
8. Select the port you wish to use (normally LPT1:), then
click Next.
The Select Program Folder dialog box appears.
9. Click Next.
10. Click Next to start copying the files, then follow the
remaining steps of the installation program.
To run the Win 3.1x Electronic Registration utility:
You must have a modem installed in your PC in
order to use Electronic Registration. If you do not
have a modem, you can still use the Electronic
Registration utility to fill out the registration form,
then print out a copy and fax it or mail it in. Or, if
you prefer, you can register directly online at the
Okidata internet site http://www.okidata.com.
1. Double click the Electronic Registration icon in the OKIOKIJET 2500 program group.
2. Select the appropriate location, then click Continue.
3. Follow the steps of the Electronic Registration utility.
Installation on Windows™ 95:
1. Start Windows 95 on your computer (make sure all other
programs are closed before proceeding).
2. Insert the OKI OKIJET 2500 CD in your CD ROM drive.
3. Click Start on the task bar.
4. Select Settings
5. Double-click the Add Printer icon and follow the steps
given in the A dd Printer Wizard dialog box.
When you are prompted for the manufacturer and
model of your printer, click Have Disk, then type d:\
and click OK. On the next screen, you will see OKIOKIJET 2500 highlighted. Click Next, then follow
the remaining steps of the Add Printer Wizard.
7. When the Software License dialog box appears, click Yes.
The Reboot dialog b ox appears.
8. Click Yes.
The system reboots
Your OKI OKIJET 2500 printer driver is now installed.
To load the Electronic Registration utility:
1. Click Start on the task bar, then click Run.
2. Type d:\setup and press the Enter key.
3. Follow the instructions given.
→→
→ Printers.
→→
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To run the Win 95 Electronic Registration utility:
You must have a modem installed in your PC in
order to use Electronic Registration. If you do not
have a modem, you can still use the Electronic
Registration utility to fill out the registration form,
then print out a copy and fax it or mail it in. Or, if
you prefer, you can register directly online at the
Okidata internet site http://www.okidata.com.
1. Clict Start on the task bar.
2. Select Programs Registration.
3. Select the appropriate location, then click Continue.
4. Follow the steps of the Electronic Registration utility.
→→
→ OKI OKIJET 2500
→→
→→
→ Electronic
→→
The Control Software
Use the OKIJET 2500 control software to
• Print from W indows applications
• Manage print jobs
• Monitor print jobs and print cartridge ink levels
• Change printer settings and print queue
• Test the printer
On-Line Help
The printer control software has extensive on-line Help,
accessible from any dialog box. Click the Help button or
press the F1 function key.
Printing from Windows 3.1 or Windows for
Workgroups 3.11 Applications
1. Double click the Windows Control Panel icon to open it:
2. Double click the Printers icon.
3. Select OKIJET 2500 as your default printer.
4. Print as you normally would from your Windows 3.1x
application.
Printing from Windows 95 Applications
1. Click Start, Settings, Printers.
2. Use the right mouse button to
click the OKIJET 2500 icon:
3. Click Set As Default.
4. Close the Printers dialog box.
5. Print as you normally would from your Windows 95
application.
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Checking Printer Settings
You can check the printer settings by opening the OKI
OKIJET 2500 printer setup dialog box:
Scan through the setting options on the Main, Page and
Advanced tabs: for more information, then click the Helpbutton or press the F1 key.
To Open the OKI OKIJET 2500 Printer Setup Dialog Box
From Windows 3.1x Control Panel
1. Double click the Printers icon.
2. Set OKIJET 2500 as the default printer.
3. Click Setup.
The settings you make will apply to all print jobs and all
Windows 3.1x-based applications.
In Windows 95
1. Click Start, Settings, Printers.
2. Use the right mouse button
to click the OKIJET 2500 icon:
3. Click Properties.
4. Make setting changes in the Main, Page and Advanced
tabs.
To save your settings for future print jobs, click
Update in the Main tab. Type the setting name you
wish to use under Setting:, then click Save, Close.
5. Click OK.
The settings you make will apply to all print jobs and all
Windows 95-based applications.
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Canceling or Pausing a Print Job
Windows 3.1x
1. Click the Print Manager icon from the Main group.
2. Click the document name.
• To cancel the print job, click Delete.
• To pause the print job, click Pause. When you are ready
to resume printing, click Resume.
3. Close the Print Manager window.
Windows 95
1. Click Start, Settings, Printers.
2. Double click the OKI OKIJET 2500 icon.
3. Click the document name.
• To cancel the print job, click Cancel Printing from the
Document menu.
• To pause the print job, click Pause Printing from the
Document menu. When you are ready to resume
printing, click Resume Printing from the Document
menu.
4. Close the OKI OKIJET 2500 window.
Printing from DOS Applications
To print from DOS applications which have the capability of
selecting a printer driver:
1. Enter your application and set the printer driver to a
Hewlett-Packard
550C (for color printing) or HP 500 (black only).
See your software documentation for
information on selecting printer drivers.
2. Make any necessary changes in printer settings (see “To
Open the OKI OKIJET 2500 Printer Setup Dialog Box” on
page 15).
To print from DOS applications which do not have a printer
driver selection or to print files directly from DOS, you need
to use the OKIJET 2500 DOS Control Panel.
The OKIJET 2500 does not support color printing
of landscape documents from DOS applications: if
you send a color landscape document to the printer
from a DOS application, it will print in monochrome black.
®
PCL® 3c emulation printer such as HP
®
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The OKIJET 2500 DOS Control Panel
Installing the DOS Control Panel
To install the DOS Control Panel on your computer:
1. Insert the DOS Control Panel diskette supplied with the
printer in your 3-1/2" floppy disk drive.
2. At the MS-DOS prompt, type a:install (or b:\install, if b
is your 3-1/2" drive) and press Enter.
The DOS Control Panel Installer menu appears, showing
the factory default settings:
3. Make any necessary changes in the install directory.
Use the tab key to highlight the directory, press Enter,
type in your new choice, and press Enter again.
4. Use the tab key to highlight Start Install, then press
Enter.
If an ERROR message appears, check the install
directory specified to be sure that it is a valid path ,
then try again.
Loading the DOS Control Panel for Use
When you wish to use the DOS Control Panel:
1. Go to the DOS command prompt.
2. Make sure you are in the directory you specified as the
Install Directory when you loaded the DOS Control Panel
Utility.
3. Type OJCONPNL.
4. Press the Enter key.
Printing on Special Media
Envelopes
Envelopes should be loaded with the flap facing the front of
the printer (side to be printed facing the paper tray). For bestresults, use short-flap, side-seam envelopes rather than vflap envelopes:
The DOS Control Panel Utility will be installed in the
directory you specified.
Short-Flap TypeV-Flap T ype (Do not use)
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