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Document Title and Part Number

B6100 User’s Guide P/N 59344401

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki Data assumes no responsibility for the results of errors or omissions beyond its control. Oki Data also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this document will not affect the applicability of the information in it. Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Oki Data.

First Edition: September, 2002

Written and produced by the Oki Data Training and Publications Department.

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Emergency First Aid Information

Refer to the Material Safety Data information in the Warranty, Regulatory, and Safety document.

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Preface 1-ix

About this Manual 1-x

Scope 1-x Overview 1-x Printer Orientation 1-xi Conventions 1-xi

About the Printer 1-xii

Features 1-xii Available Configuration 1-xiii

Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1

Safety Precautions 1-2

Handling the Printer 1-2

Package Contents 1-3

CD-ROM Contents 1-3

Printer Location Requirements 1-4

Printer Weight and Dimensions 1-4 Space Requirements 1-4 Environment 1-5

Parts of the Printer 1-6 Optional Printer Accessories 1-9 Paper Path 1-10

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Chapter 2 Using the Printer 2-1

Connecting the Power Cord 2-2 Turning Power On and Off 2-3 Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer 2-4

Parallel Port 2-5 USB Port 2-7

Selecting Print Media 2-11

Paper and Print Media To Avoid 2-11 Correct Paper Storage 2-11 Recommended OKI Print Media 2-12 OKI Bright White Proofing Paper* 2-12 OKI Premium Envelopes 2-12 OKI Premium Color Transparencies 2-12 OKI Premium Card Stock* 2-12 Print Media Capacities 2-13 Print Media Weight, Type, and Size 2-14

Loading the Universal Paper Tray 2-15 Loading the Front Tray 2-20

Chapter 3 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel

Menus 3-1

Control Panel Features 3-3

LCD Display 3-3 LED Indicators 3-4 Pushbuttons 3-5

Navigating the Control Panel Menus 3-6 Menu Structure 3-8 Paper Menu 3-9 Interface Menu 3-11 PS Menu 3-13 PCL Menu 3-14 System Menu 3-17 Quality Menu 3-19 Functions Menu 3-20 Status Menu 3-21

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-1

Replacing Printer Components 4-3

Replacing the Print Cartridge 4-3

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Cleaning the Printer 4-6

Cleaning the Exterior 4-6 Cleaning the Interior 4-8

Moving the Printer 4-9

Moving the Printer a Short Distance 4-9 Moving the Printer a Long Distance 4-10

Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time 4-10

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1

Installation Problems 5-2

Inoperative Printer 5-3 No Ready Message 5-3 Noise, Smoke, or Smell 5-4

Paper Jams 5-5

Clearing an E2 Paper Jam 5-7 Clearing an E3 Paper Jam 5-10 Clearing an E4 Jam 5-12 Clearing an E7 Paper Jam 5-15 Clearing an E6 Paper Jam 5-18

Print Image Quality Problems 5-20

Preface

In this Chapter . . .

■ “Welcome” on page x

■ “About this Manual” on page x

■ “About the Printer” on page xii

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Welcome

Thank you for selecting this printer. This User Guide contains important information about the operation and care of your printer. Please read this manual in its entirety and keep it at hand for later reference.

About this Manual

Scope

This User Guide contains all of the information necessary to operate and care for your printer. It is intended to be used with the pictorial unpacking instructions and the Installation Guide, both included in the printer packaging. If you have not already unpacked and installed the printer, please refer to these documents. This guide does not contain instructions for unpacking and installing the printer.

Overview

This manual contains ten chapters and one appendix.

Preface

The Preface contains information about this guide and about the features and available configurations of the printer.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

This chapter reviews the contents of the printer packaging, explains the parts of the printer, and describes the space and environment requirements of the printer.

Chapter 2: Using the Printer

This chapter provides information concerning the daily use of the printer, including procedures for connecting the printer and loading print media, and guidelines for selecting print media.

Chapter 3: Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel

This chapter explains the control panel and its functions, and also demonstrates how to navigate throughout the various menus and submenus that allow you to view and change the printer settings.

Chapter 4: Maintaining the Printer

This chapter provides information about maintaining your printer. Although the printer requires very little maintenance, with normal daily use you will need to perform some routine maintenance procedures, including replacing consumable items and cleaning the printer. This chapter also contains information about moving and storing the printer.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

This chapter describes the problems that you may encounter when using your printer, and provides procedures for resolving the problems. This chapter also lists the warning and error messages that appear on the control panel display.

Chapter 6: Using the Duplexer

This chapter provides all of the information necessary to install, use, and maintain the duplexer.

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Chapter 7: Using the 550-Sheet Feeder

This chapter provides all of the information necessary to install, use, and maintain the 550-sheet paper feeder option, including procedures for cleaning the feeder and removing paper jams.

Chapter 8: Using the Envelope Feeder

This chapter provides all of the information necessary to install, use, and maintain the envelope feeder, including procedures for removing paper jams.

Chapter 9: Using the Offset Catch Tray

This chapter provides all of the information necessary to install, use, and maintain the offset output tray, including procedures for cleaning and removing paper jams.

Appendix A: Customer Support and Part Numbers

This appendix directs you to sources of help and information, and also lists the part numbers for the printer(s), options, and consumables.

Printer Orientation

Throughout this guide, the four sides of the printer are referred to as front, rear, right, and left. The front of the printer is the side near the control panel, and the rear of the printer is opposite the front. The left and right sides of the printer are defined as the sides to the left and right, respectively, of a person who is facing the front of the printer.

Conventions

This following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize certain procedures or information:

NOTE: A note is a tip or extra information that may be helpful in installing or using the printer.

CAUTION: A caution message provides information that may help you avoid equipment damage, process failure, or inconvenience. Read all caution messages carefully.

WARNING! A warning message indicates the possibility of personal injury if a specific procedure is not performed exactly as described in the guide. Pay close attention to these sections and read them fully to prevent possible injury.

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About the Printer

The printer uses a data modulated laser beam and conventional dry-ink xerographic processes to produce images up to 1200 dpi resolution at a paper output speed of 26 pages per minute. The printer can accommodate both plain paper and other print media, and feeds paper from either a main 550-sheet paper tray or from the front tray, which is designed to feed special print media such as labels and transparencies.

There are four paper handling options available for the printer. A Duplexer allows two-sided printing. A 550-Sheet Feeder creates additional paper capacity or variety. An Envelope Feeder allows printing envelopes. An Offset Catch Tray holds and separates large print jobs.

NOTE: The printer automatically recognizes an option after the option is installed. The printer driver does

not. You must enable (activate) the option in the printer driver after the option is installed. The steps you will follow vary according to both your operating system and your installed printer driver. Here are the general steps you will follow.

Select the driver you want to work with. Locate the printer properties section within the printer driver. Use the pulldown window to select the option. Activate the option.

You may connect the printer to either a local computer or a computer network system. Application and print driver software on the computer controls image generation and print processing. The computer sends the electronic image to the printer, where the printer turns the electronic image into a black and white printed image.

Features

Your laser printer has the following features:

■ Quality printing at a high speed

The printer has an output of 26 pages per minute with a resolution up to 1200 dpi.

■ Flexible use of paper sources and delivery methods

The base configuration of the printer includes one 550-sheet universal paper feeder and a front tray. The paper feeder can be set to any size paper from postcard to 14 inch legal. The front tray can be set for print media from index card size to 14 inch legal, and also accommodates envelopes and labels. You may also add the following paper-handling options to the printer: additional 550-sheet Feeders, Envelope Feeder, Duplexer, Offset Catch Tray.

■ Easy operation

The easy-to-read control panel display clearly shows the status of printer operation. Control panel pushbuttons allow you to access and view printer menus, submenus, and status messages.

■ Single-element print cartridge

The integrated print cartridge contains both the toner and the photosensitive drum in a single housing, making replacement easy and convenient.

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■ Continuous printing of up to 1750 sheets

The printer can print up to 1050 sheets unattended when the offset catch tray is installed, and can print up to 1750 sheets attended when two 550-sheet feeders are installed and used along with the front tray (100 sheets).

■ Network-readiness

There is an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) option available for the printer.

Available Configuration

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The printer is available in the following configuration:

■ Memory: 64 MB

■ Resolutions: 600 x 600 dpi, and 1200 x 1200 dpi

■ Paper Input: One 550-sheet universal paper tray for A4/Letter/Legal, and one 100-sheet

front tray for paper, transparencies, envelopes, and other non-standard print media

■ Paper Output: One 500-sheet face-down tray

■ Interfaces: IEEE 1284 Parallel, USB 2.0

■ Printer Languages: PCL6e, Adobe Postscript 3

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

In this Chapter . . .

■ “About this Chapter” on page 1-2

■ “Package Contents” on page 1-3

■ “Printer Location Requirements” on page 1-4

■ “Parts of the Printer” on page 1-6

■ “Optional Printer Accessories” on page 1-9

■ “Paper Path” on page 1-10

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Safety Precautions

About this Chapter

This chapter reviews the contents of the printer packaging, explains the parts of the printer, and describes the space and environment requirements of the printer.

Safety Precautions

This printer is available in either of the following power specifications: 110V and 220V. The specifications that apply to your printer depend on your machine configuration. To prevent fire or shock hazards, connect the power plug only to a properly rated power outlet.

Handling the Printer

Follow the guidelines below when lifting or moving the printer:

■ The printer is very heavy, and should always be lifted by two people. The weight of the

printer without paper tray, toner cartridge, and paper is about 51 lbs (23 kg). Never attempt to lift the printer alone.

■ To lift the printer, have two individuals facing each other from the front and the rear of the

printer grasp the recessed areas on each side of the printer. Do not lift the printer by grasping any area other than these recessed areas.

■ When lifting the printer, maintain proper lifting posture to prevent injuries.

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Package Contents

Make sure that all of the items shown below are included in the printer packaging. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.

1. Printer

2. Print Cartridge

3. 550-sheet Universal Paper Tray

4. Power Cord

5. Unpacking Instructions

6. Installation Guide

7. CD-ROM

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2 3 4

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GEG-99042

CD-ROM Contents

The CD-ROM contains printer drivers, software, and documentation designed to help you fully utilize the printer.

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Printer Location Requirements

Printer Weight and Dimensions

This printer weighs approximately 51 lbs (23 kg) and should always be lifted by two people. The dimensions of the printer are listed below.

■ Printer Height: 16.3 in (413 mm)

■ Printer Width (left to right): 16.6 in (422 mm)

■ Printer Depth (front to back): 17.3 in (439 mm)

Space Requirements

A certain amount of space is required for proper operation of the printer and also for performing printer maintenance and replacing consumables. Use the following figures to plan for appropriate clearances when determining a location for your printer.

CAUTION: There is a ventilation opening on the left side of the printer. To avoid overheating and fire hazards, be sure to leave a clearance of at least 8 inches (200 mm) between this opening and the nearest wall or other surface.

24 inches (600 mm)

8 inches (200 mm)

24 inches (600 mm)

12 inches (300 mm)

Figure 1-1: Top view of the printer.

20 inches (500 mm)

24 inches (600 mm)

Figure 1-2: Side view of the printer

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Printer Location Requirements

Environment

Use the following guidelines to determine the best location for the printer:

Horizontal, sturdy, and stable surface

Exposed to direct sunlight Near heating appliances Exposed to direct air currents

Location with good ventilation Location with stable

temperature and humidity

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Subject to vibrations Exposed to high levels of dust

and contamination

Exposed to water and high humidity

Exposed to magnetic fields Subject to extreme variations

Near an open flame

in temperature and humidity.

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Parts of the Printer

The following figures indicate the names and functions of the main parts of the printer

Figure 1-3: Front of the Printer.

1. Paper Exit Slot

2. Paper Output Tray

3. Control Panel

Provides access to all controls required to operate the printer.

4. Front Cover

Provides access to the inside of the

printer, allows you to replace the toner cartridge or remove jammed paper.

5. Front Tray

Provides an alternate method of

feeding paper to the printer. Accommodates various print media, including envelopes, transparencies, and labels.

6. Tray Extension

Allows you to load large paper sizes in the front tray.

7. Power switch

8. 550-sheet Universal Paper Tray

Holds paper from postcard size to Legal size.

9. Paper amount indicator

Indicates the approximate remaining amount of paper.

Figure 1-4: Rear of the Printer.

10. Top cover

Provides access to the inside of the printer; removing it allows you to install the offset catch tray.

11. Rear cover

Provides access to the rear of the printer; allows you to remove jammed paper or install the duplexer.

12. Power cord connector

13. Ventilation slot

Releases hot air produced inside the printer to prevent overheating.

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Figure 1-5: Internal Parts of the Printer

(Front)

14. Print Cartridge

Integrated cartridge contains the toner and the photosensitive drum.

15. Front Cover

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Parts of the Printer

Provides access to the interior of the printer. Allows you to replace the print cartridge or remove jammed paper.

CAUTION: The fuser becomes very hot while the printer is operating. If you need to remove the print cartridge to remove a paper jam, turn the power off and wait at least 10 minutes before removing the print cartridge and touching the fuser.

Figure 1-6: Internal Parts of the Printer

(Rear).

16. Fuser

Fixes toner onto the paper.

17. Rear Cover

Provides access to the interior of the printer. Allows you to install the optional duplexer or remove jammed paper.

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Parts of the Printer

18. LCD Display

Figure 1-7: Control Panel.

Shows error messages and other status messages; also displays menus, submenus, and settings.

19. LED Indicators

Show printer status.

20. Pushbuttons

Allow you to navigate through menus, place a printer offline, or cancel a print job.

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Optional Printer Accessories

The following figure shows all of the available accessories as installed on the printer.

NOTE: The printer automatically recognizes an option after the option is installed. The printer driver does

Select the driver you want to work with. Locate the printer properties section within the printer driver. Use the pulldown window to select the option. Activate the option.

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Optional Printer Accessories

Figure 1-8: Optional Accessories.

1. Offset Catch Tray

Holds and separates large print jobs by offsetting.

2. Envelope Feeder

Holds a maximum of 75 envelopes or 100 postcards.

3. 550-Sheet Feeder

Holds a 550-sheet paper tray and provides extra paper capacity. The printer can accommodate two additional 550-sheet feeders.

4. Duplexer

Enables two-sided printing.

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Paper Path

The following figure shows the path that paper travels through the printer:

1. The paper is initially fed from the front paper tray or one of the other paper trays (1).

2. The image is transferred from the photosensitive drum onto the paper (2).

3. The fuser fixes the toner permanently on the paper (3).

4. After passing through the duplexer, if installed, the paper is fed once more through Steps

2 and 3.

5. The paper emerges onto the output tray (5), or the offset output tray, if installed (4).

Figure 1-9: Paper Path.

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Using the Printer

Chapter 2

In this Chapter . . .

■ “About this Chapter” on page 2-2

■ “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 2-2

■ “Turning Power On and Off” on page 2-3

■ “Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer” on page 2-4

■ “Selecting Print Media” on page 2-11

■ “Loading the Universal Paper Tray” on page 2-15

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Connecting the Power Cord

About this Chapter

This chapter provides information concerning the daily use of the printer, including procedures for connecting the printer and loading print media, and guidelines for selecting print media.

Connecting the Power Cord

Use the following procedure to connect the power cord.

1. Insert the power cord into the AC connector on the rear of the printer.

2. Verify that the power switch of the printer is in the [O] (off) position. Then, insert the

plug of the power cord into the AC outlet.

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Turning Power On and Off

Use the following procedure to turn the printer on.

1. Turn the printer on by pressing [ I ] on the power switch on the left front of the printer.

The status message “Loading” appears on the display. This message indicates that the printer is warming up and is not ready to print. After about 65 seconds, the status message changes to “Ready”, indicating that the printer is ready to print.

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Turning Power On and Off

NOTE: If an error message appears on the display after you turn the printer on, refer to “Warning Messages

and Error Messages” on page 5-31.

Ready

Use the following procedure to turn the printer off:

1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on the right side of the

printer.

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Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer

You must connect the printer to your computer using an IEEE 1284 parallel cable or a USB cable.

These cables are user-supplied. The printer does not include either of these cables.

The default configuration of your printer has the USB port turned off.

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Parallel Port

The parallel port is the default port. To connect the printer to your computer using the parallel port, simply connect the parallel cable to the parallel port on the printer, then connect the cable to your computer. Use the following procedure to verify that the parallel port is turned on and to change the parallel port Interface, Format, and Mode settings:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Interface Menu” is shown on the second line of

the display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the interface menu.

4. Press the NEXT button until the text “Port” is shown on the second line of the display.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter the port submenu.

6. Press the NEXT button until the text “Parallel” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

7. Press the SELECT button to enter the parallel submenu.

8. Verify that the second line of the display contains the text “On,” or press the NEXT but-

ton until the text “On” is shown on the second line of the display.

9. Press the SELECT button to change the parallel setting to On. After you have pressed the

SELECT button, the first line of the control panel display should contain the text “Port,” and the second line should contain the text “Parallel.”

10. Press the RETURN button to return to the interface menu. The first line of the display

should contain the text “Interface Menu,” and the second line should contain the text “Port.”

11. Press the NEXT button until the text “Parallel Setup” is shown on the second line of the

display.

12. Press the SELECT button to enter the parallel setup submenu.

13. Press the NEXT button until the text “Interpreter” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

14. Press the SELECT button to enter the interpreter submenu.

15. Press the NEXT button until the desired interpreter is shown on the second line of the dis-

play. The available interpreter settings include Auto Switch, PCL, and PostScript 3.

16. Press the SELECT button to select the interpreter that you specified in the previous step.

After you have pressed the SELECT button, the first line of the display should contain the text “Parallel Setup,” and the second line should contain the text “Interpreter.”

17. Press the NEXT button until the text “Format” is shown on the second line of the display.

18. Press the SELECT button to enter the format submenu.

19. Press the NEXT button until the desired format is shown on the second line of the display.

The available format settings include Raw, Normal, and Binary.

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20. Press the SELECT button to select the format that you specified in the previous step.

After you have pressed the SELECT button, the first line of the display should contain the text “Parallel Setup,” and the second line should contain the text “Format.”

21. Press the NEXT button until the text “Mode” is shown on the second line of the display.

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22. Press the SELECT button to enter the mode submenu.

23. Press the NEXT button until the desired mode is shown on the second line of the display.

The available mode settings include Bidirectional and Standard.

24. Press the SELECT button to select the mode that you specified in the previous step. After

you have pressed the SELECT button, the first line of the display should contain the text “Parallel Setup,” and the second line should contain the text “Mode.”

25. Press the RETURN button twice to return to the main menu.

26. Press the START/STOP button to exit the menu system.

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USB Port

The USB port of your printer provides a reliable, high-speed, bi-directional connection between your printer and PC. The USB standard is designed to deliver complex, graphic-rich documents to the printer with speed and accuracy. USB-enabled printers and PCs allow up to 127 devices to be attached to a single USB port. With USB, fast, absolutely reliable,12Mbps communication from your PC and printer is achieved.

OS Support

The USB port of your printer supports the following operating system environments:

■ Microsoft Windows 95b and 95c (also known as OSR 2.0, OSR 2.1 and OSR 2.5)

If you are using one of these operating systems, your PC may require an optional upgrade to work properly with USB. This upgrade is called USBSUPP.EXE and is provided in the \OTHER\USB directory of your Windows 95 CD-ROM. We do not supply this update. To find out if your hardware/operating system combination supports USB, run the free program USBREADY.EXE, available from www.usb.org.

■ Microsoft Windows 98 and 98se, ME, 2000, and XP

These operating systems come with complete support for USB. You should still run USBREADY.EXE from www.usb.org to ensure that the required software and hardware are installed.

■ Apple Mac OS 8.6 and above

This version of Apple’s operating system ships with the USB equipped systems and contains the necessary code to support USB. No additional software or hardware should be required.

Hardware Support

The USB port of your printer supports the following hardware:

■ Intel

Most recent Intel systems will contain the needed components. However, there are a number of older systems that, while having USB hardware, have an obsolete USB implementation. Your USB printer will not work with these older systems unless a separate USB controller card is installed in your system. It is possible to have working hardware but not have a physical port, in which case the proper connector must be purchased from the system supplier.

NOTE: Systems made in 1996 and earlier probably do not support USB correctly on the motherboard;

systems made in 1997 may or may not properly support USB; and systems made since 1998 probably do support USB correctly.

■ Apple

The Apple iMac and G3/G4 systems come with working USB hardware and fully support your USB printer. Older PCI-based Macintosh systems may be upgraded with a USB card. This configuration should work with the correct version of the operating system.

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Installation for Windows

Use the following procedure to install USB for Windows:

1. Verify that your system supports USB and has an available USB connector. If you do not

have an available connector, you may need to purchase a USB hub.

NOTE: You may use an unpowered USB hub, since the printer is considered a self-powered device and will

not draw power from the USB port.

2. Power on the host system and the printer and allow the two systems to finish booting.

3. Attach the USB cable to both the printer and the host. It does not matter which host con-

nector you attach the cable to; however, make sure you always attach it to the same connector.

NOTE: The USB printer port created is associated with the actual port to which the device is attached. If the

printer is attached to a different hardware port, a new USB printer port will be created, even though it is attached to the same printer.

The maximum length of a USB cable is 16 feet (5 meters). Longer distances may be spanned if intervening hubs are used. There is a limit of 5 hubs between the host and any given device, giving a maximum distance of 98 feet (30 meters).

4. Windows displays a dialog box stating that new hardware has been found and Windows is

searching for a driver.

5. Browse to the location of the USB port software and select the appropriate version for

either Windows 95 or Windows 98 (\Software\USB\Win95 or \Software\USB\Win98 on your CD-ROM or the location where you expanded the driver files).

6. Windows creates a GNUSBn printer port.

7. At this point, you may install the printer normally, either by using the "Add Printer" wiz-

ard or by running the appropriate setup program, or your system may announce that "New Hardware has been found." In either case, install the driver required for your printer at this time.

8. After the printer has been installed, make sure that it prints to the GNUSBn port.

9. Ensure that the Spooler settings for the printer have "Disable bi-directional support for

this printer" checked.

10. Your USB printer is now ready to print.

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Installation for Mac OS 8.6

1. Power on the printer and the host computer.

2. Ensure that the "Apple LaserWriter Software" is installed.

3. Attach the USB cable to the host and the printer. Note that the printer is considered a "self

powered" device and as such may be plugged into any available USB port on the Macintosh, including the one on the keyboard .

4. Open the "Desktop Printer Utility" (installed when you installed the Apple Laser Writer

Software).

5. Choose the correct driver to use, depending on the printer you are installing.

6. Choose "Printer (USB)" and press "OK."

7. Choose the PPD file that corresponds to your printer.

8. Choose the correct printer.

9. Press "Create."

10. You now have a desktop shortcut to the USB printer and are ready to print.

Using the USB Port

If you would like to use the USB port instead of the parallel port, use the following procedure to turn the USB port on and change the USB interface and format settings on the printer:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Interface Menu” is shown on the second line of

the display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the interface menu.

4. Press the NEXT button until the text “Port” is shown on the second line of the display.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter the port submenu.

6. Press the NEXT button until the text “USB” is shown on the second line of the display.

7. Press the SELECT button to enter the USB submenu.

8. Press the NEXT button until the text “On” is shown on the second line of the display.

9. Press the SELECT button to change the USB setting to On. After you have pressed the

SELECT button, the first line of the control panel display should contain the text “Port,” and the second line should contain the text “USB.”

10. Press the RETURN button to return to the interface menu. The first line of the display

should contain the text “Interface Menu,” and the second line should contain the text “Port.”

11. Press the NEXT button until the text “USB Setup” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

12. Press the SELECT button to enter the USB setup submenu.

13. Press the NEXT button until the text “Interpreter” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

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14. Press the SELECT button to enter the interpreter submenu.

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15. Press the NEXT button until the desired interpreter is shown on the second line of the dis-

play. The available interpreter settings include Auto Switch, PCL, and PostScript 3.

16. Press the SELECT button to select the interpreter that you chose in the previous step.

After you have pressed the SELECT button, the first line of the display should contain the text “USB Setup”, and the second line should contain the text “Interpreter.”

17. Press the NEXT button until the text “Format” is shown on the second line of the display.

18. Press the SELECT button to enter the format submenu.

19. Press the NEXT button until the desired format is shown on the second line of the display.

The available format settings include Raw, Normal, and Binary.

20. Press the SELECT button to select the format setting that you specified in the previous

step. After you have pressed the SELECT button, the first line of the display should contain the text “USB Setup,” and the second line should contain the text “Format.”

21. Press the RETURN button twice to return to the main menu.

22. Press the START/STOP button to exit the menu system.

USB Resources

If you would like more information about USB, refer to the www.usb.org website. This organization is responsible for the determining the USB standard and has a number of FAQ's available that should answer most questions.

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Selecting Print Media

Your printer can print on a variety of media, including plain paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for use with this printer. Print media that is not recommended for use with this printer may cause frequent paper jams or poor print quality.

Paper and Print Media To Avoid

Do not use paper or print media that has any of the following characteristics:

■ Does not meet the paper and media size and weight specifications for this printer

■ Is not labeled for use with xerographic printers or xerographic copiers

■ Cannot withstand temperatures of up to 310°F/155°C

■ Is in a sealed package that is obviously damaged or wet

■ Is excessively wrinkled, curled, torn, or warped

■ Is folded or creased

■ Has either an extremely slick surface or an extremely textured surface

■ Has an exposed adhesive surface

■ Has paper pieces glued or taped to the media

■ Has staples or paper clips attached

■ Is categorized as thermal paper, coated paper, or carbon paper

■ Is an envelope that is embossed, is made of extremely thick paper, or is padded

■ Is an envelope that has metal clasps

■ Is an envelope with gummed or adhesive surfaces

■ Is a sheet of labels that has the backing sheet exposed between individual labels

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Correct Paper Storage

It is important to store paper correctly prior to placing it in the printer, since improper storage can cause frequent paper jams and poor print quality. Use the following guidelines when storing paper for use in the printer:

■ Store reams of paper on a flat surface, and always store them stacked horizontally.

■ Store reams of paper in an area away from both direct sunlight and high humidity.

■ Open sealed reams only when you are ready to load the paper into the paper tray, and

always close and seal partial reams of paper.

■ Do not stack partial reams of paper.

■ Store paper in a dry area, with a temperature of 10 to 30 degrees Celsius and relative

humidity of 30% to 60%.

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Recommended OKI Print Media

To purchase OKI media, contact your local OKI dealer or visit us at www.okidata.com.

OKI Bright White Proofing Paper*

Order # 52206101

• White, 32-lb., 8½'' x 11''

• 500 sheets/box

OKI Premium Envelopes

Order #s 52206301 (Box 100) 52206302 (Box 500)

• COM-10 (#10), white wove

• Security tinted, Redi-Strip seal

* For best results: temperature = 65 to 77°F; humidity = 40 to 65%RH

OKI Premium Color Transparencies

Order # 52205701

• Size 8½'' x 11'' (216 x 279 mm)

• 50 sheets/box

OKI Premium Card Stock*

Weight OKI Order #

60 lb. (Cover) 52205601 90 lb. (Index) 52205602 110 lb. (INdex) 52205603

• Acid-free archival quality

• White, 8½'' x 11'' (216 x 279 mm)

• 250 sheets/box

* For best results: temperature = 65—77°F; humidity = 65% RH

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Print Media Capacities

Your printer can hold up to 1750 sheets of standard weight paper, depending upon the options installed. The printer can be configured in the following three variations:

■ Printer (550 sheets)

■ Printer with 550 sheet feeder(1100 sheets)

■ Printer with two 550 sheet feeders (1650 sheets)

The following table shows the five configurations and the breakdown of paper capacity:

Front Tray (standard)

Tray 1 (standard)

Tray 2 (option)

Tray 3 (option)

Total Paper Capacity

-- 550 550

100 550 -- -- 650

-- 550 550 -- 1100

100 550 550 -- 1200

-- 550 550 550 1,650

100 550 550 550 1,750

If you want to use paper that is an odd size or weight, you must use the front paper tray. The front tray can hold the following quantities of print media:

■ Envelopes : 10

■ Transparencies: 30

■ Labels: 30

■ Standard Paper: 100

■ Other paper: Stack Height 11.5mm

■ Standard Postcard: 30

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Use in Front Tray Do not use

Shiny backing sheet exposedFully covered with labels

NOTE: Expect a slight reduction in image quality when you print on envelopes, labels, transparencies, or

postcards.

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Print Media Weight, Type, and Size

The following table defines print media that you can use in each of the paper sources, and also indicates the feed orientation—long edge feed (LEF) or short edge feed (SEF). If you have concerns about a specific brand or type of media, try samples of the media to determine if the resulting printer performance and print quality meet your expectations.

Paper Source Metric Weight Paper Type and Feed

Direction

Universal Paper Tray

(main tray and optional 550 sheet paper feeder)

Do not use label stock or other special media in the 550 sheet paper tray.

Front Tray 60 to 216g/m

60 to 216g/m

Any paper Width:

A4 SEF 297 x 210mm

Letter SEF 279.4 x 215.9mm

Legal 13 inch 330.2 x 215.9mm

Legal 14 inch 355.6 x 215.9mm

Executive SEF 266.7 x 184.5mm

A5 SEF 210 x 149mm

B5 SEF 257 x 182mm

Envelopes Transparencies Labels Postcards Standard Paper (LEF and SEF) Other Paper

Paper Sizes Accommodated

98.4mm to 215.9mm

3.87 to 8.5 inches

Length:

148.5mm to 355.6mm

5.85 to 14 inches

11.7 x 8.27 inches

11 x 8.5 inches

13 x 8.5 inches

14 x 8.5 inches

10.5 x 7.2 inches

8.27 x 5.9 inches

10.12 x 7.17 inches

Width:

3.0 to 8.5 inches

76.2mm to 215.9mm

Length:

5.0 to 14 inches 127mm to 355.6mm

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Loading the Universal Paper Tray

The 550-sheet universal paper tray that sits inside the printer can accommodate paper sizes from postcard to legal. The 550-sheet universal paper tray has two width guides that are located on the sides of the tray, and one length guide that is located near the center of the tray. These guides allow you to adjust the size of the area that holds paper.

NOTE: The following procedure shows you how to load paper into the main paper tray. To load paper into

the optional 550 sheet paper feeder, simply complete the procedure using the 550 sheet paper tray and feeder rather than the main paper tray.

Use the following procedure to load paper into the 550 sheet universal paper tray:

1. Place the paper tray on a level surface.

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2. Squeeze the locking mechanism on the rear length guide, lift it up, and slide it all the way

to the rear of the tray.

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3. If the paper you are using is longer than A4 (11.7 inches/ 297 cm), press the square green

button on the bottom of the paper tray to release the rear of the tray, and pull the tray out to extend it. This is known as the extended position.

4. Squeeze the right-side width guide, lift it up, and slide the guides to the sides of the tray.

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5. Verify that the paper tray plate has dropped down into the base of the paper tray. If the tray

is locked in the up position, pull the lever near the front of the tray to release the plate, or push the paper tray completely into the printer and then remove it.

CAUTION: Do not overload the tray. Verify that the paper stack is beneath the retaining clips on both sides of the tray. Fan paper before placing it in the tray, and place paper in the tray with the print side down.

NOTE: To avoid paper jams and other paper transportation problems, make sure the length and width

guides are adjusted to match the paper size and are locked firmly into place.

6. Align the edges of the paper and place the paper in the center of the paper tray with the

print side down. Verify that you place the paper at the center of the paper tray.

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7. Squeeze the right width guide, lift it up, and adjust the guides to match the paper width.

8. Squeeze the length guide, lift it up, and adjust the guide to match the paper length. Verify

that the length guide is firmly seated into the gradations on the base of the paper tray.

9. Grasp the paper tray with both hands and insert it into the paper tray well on the printer.

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Loading the Universal Paper Tray

10. Push the paper tray completely into the printer. Verify that the tray is properly seated.

11. Use the paper level indicator on the front right of the printer to determine when the paper

supply is low.

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Loading the Front Tray

The front tray located on the front of the printer can accommodate a maximum of 100 sheets of paper, and can also accommodate a maximum of 30 sheets of standard labels, transparencies, or postcards, and a maximum of 10 standard envelopes. The tray has two guides that are located on the left and right sides of the tray. These guides allow you to adjust the size of the area that holds the print media. Use the following guidelines when loading the front tray:

■ Do not mix print media in the front tray. For example, do not load a stack that includes

both envelopes and standard paper. Load only one type of print media.

■ Do not mix print media sizes in the front tray. For example, do not load a stack that

includes two or more different sizes of paper.

■ Do not load print media that is obviously damaged, wet, creased, or wrinkled.

■ Do not overfill the front tray.

Use the following procedure to load paper in the front tray:

1. Open the front tray by pulling the hand grip on the top of the front tray cover.

2. If you are using paper that is letter size or larger, pull out the input tray extension.

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3. Slide the paper guides so they match the size of the paper that you are loading.

4. Stack the paper that you will load in the front tray, making sure that the edges are aligned

and neat. Position the paper stack so the surface to be printed faces up.

5. Load the stack of paper into the front tray by sliding the stack between the paper guides

and then pushing the paper stack into the tray until it will not go any further.

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6. Check the paper stack to make sure it is not loaded at an angle and that the guides barely

touch the stack.

CAUTION: Do not press the guides tightly against the stack; the guides should just barely touch the stack of paper. Paper guides that are too tight can cause feed jams.

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Oct 02

Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus

Chapter 3

In this Chapter . . .

■ “About this Chapter” on page 3-2

■ “Control Panel Features” on page 3-3

■ “Navigating the Control Panel Menus” on page 3-6

■ “Menu Structure” on page 3-8

■ “Paper Menu” on page 3-9

■ “Interface Menu” on page 3-11

■ “PS Menu” on page 3-13

■ “PCL Menu” on page 3-14

■ “System Menu” on page 3-17

■ “Quality Menu” on page 3-19

■ “Functions Menu” on page 3-20

■ “Status Menu” on page 3-21

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About this Chapter

This chapter explains the control panel and its functions. It explains how to navigate throughout the various menus and submenus that allow you to view and change the printer settings.

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

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Control Panel Features

The control panel is located on the front of the printer. It contains the display, indicators, and pushbuttons that allow you to view and change the printer settings.

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

The figure below shows the control panel features.

1 LCD Display 2 LED Indicators 3 Push Buttons

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Control Panel Features

Figure 3-1: Control Panel.

LCD Display

The LCD display shows status and error messages that inform you of the current status of the printer, and also displays menus, submenus, and printer settings when you are in the menu system. The display contains two lines of text, each with a maximum of sixteen characters.

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

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LED Indicators

The LED indicators also indicate printer status. The four indicators can each be on, off, or blinking, indicating different phases of printer operation. The table below explains the LED indicators.

LED Color When Off When On When Blinking

Green Printer is NOT

READY

Green Printer is IDLE Printer is ACTIVE

Green POWER is off POWER is on Power Saver Mode ON

Yellow Printer is not in

error mode

Printer is READY N/A

Printer is WAITING (a partial job

(processing a job)

There is an error that requires user intervention, such as a paper jam, a service call required, etc.

has been printed, and the printer is waiting for additional job data)

N/A

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Pushbuttons

The control panel pushbuttons allow you to access and navigate menus, and also assist you in recovering from printer errors. The table below explains the functions of the eight pushbuttons.

Pushbutton Function

START/STOP—Push this button to start or stop the printer, or to exit the menu system.

MENU—Push this button to enter the menu system.

NEXT—Push this button to move to the next menu, submenu, or setting within the same level of the menu structure.

SELECT—Push this button to select the menu or submenu that is shown on the second line of the display or to choose and save the setting shown on the second line of the display.

CANCEL—Push this button to cancel an action.

STATUS—Push this button to enter the Status Menu and view the current status of printer.

PREVIOUS—Push this button to return to the previous menu, submenu, or option within the same level of the menu structure.

RETURN—Push this button to move up one level in the menu structure to the menu shown on the first line of the display.

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NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

When you press the MENU button on the control panel, you enter the printer’s menu system. At that point, the first line of the display contains the text “Menu,” indicating that you are in the menu system. The second line of the display lists the active menu, which you can change by pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS button.

If you press the NEXT button repeatedly, the second line of the display cycles through the main menus in the following order:

■ Paper Menu

■ Interface Menu

■ PS Menu

■ PCL Menu

■ System Menu

■ Quality Menu

■ Functions

Menu Paper Menu

NOTE: Additional menus and submenus may appear in the printer menu system when other options are

installed.

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The following figure shows the sequence of pushbuttons and display messages that allow you to change the number of copies printed. This example illustrates the basic relationship between menus and submenus and demonstrates how the NEXT, PREVIOUS, SELECT, and

RETURN buttons help you to navigate through the menus.

Menu Paper Menu

Copies 2

Copies 3

Menu Interface Menu

Copies 1

Paper Menu Copies

Figure 1-2: Navigating the Paper Menu.

Menu Paper Menu

Paper Menu Copies

Menu Paper Menu

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Paper Menu” is shown on the second line of the

display.

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3. Press the SELECT button to enter the paper menu.

4. Press the NEXT button until the text “Copies” is shown on the second line of the display.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter the copies submenu.

6. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to increase or decrease the number of copies

printed.

7. Press the SELECT button to save this setting.

8. Press the START/STOP button to exit the menu system.

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

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Menu Structure

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

The following figure shows the structure of the control panel main menus and submenus. For more specific information about using and navigating the printer menu system, refer to the other sections in this chapter.

Paper Menu

Copies Default Source Manual Feed Output Tray Media Size/Type

Front Tray 1 Tray 2 (optional) Tray 3 (optional)

Blank Pages Tray Linking

System Menu

Factory Defaults Display Language Powersaver Wait Timeout Job Timeout Jam Recovery Hex Print Reset Toner Life

Interface Menu

Port

Parallel Network Card 1 USB

Parallel Setup

Interpreter Format Mode Delay Out Close

USB Setup

Interpreter Format Delay Out Close

Quality Menu

Resolution Toner Saver Print Density

PS Menu

Print PS Errors Manual Feed TO

Functions

Reset Printer Print Summary Print Test Print Fonts

PCL Menu

Orientation Font Source Font Number Pitch Symbol Set Macro Filter Lines Per Page CR Mode LF Mode FF Mode Parameter Values Print Area

Figure 1-3: Printer Menu Structure.

NOTE: Additional menus and submenus may appear in the printer menu system when other options are

installed.

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Paper Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

The Paper Menu provides access to the printer settings for various paper-handling functions. Use the following procedure to enter the paper menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Paper Menu” is shown on the second line of the

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the Paper Menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Copies, Default Source, Manual

5. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the printer paper-handling

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Paper Menu

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

display.

Feed, Output Tray, Media Size/Type, Tray Linking, Blank Pages, and Output Linking.

settings:

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Copies

This submenu allows you to change the number of copies printed.

Duplex

This submenu allows you to turn the duplexer on or off.

Duplex Bind

This submenu allows you to define the binding edge for duplexed sheets.

Default Source

This submenu allows you to choose a default paper source from a list of all installed sources.

Manual Feed

This submenu allows you to turn the manual feed on or off.

1 Numbers 1 - 999 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

increase or decrease the number of copies printed.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Off Off

Long Edge Long Edge

Short Edge

Tray 1 Front

Tray 1 Tray 2 (optional) Tray 3 (optional)

Off On

Off

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between LONG EDGE and SHORT EDGE.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the list of available sources of paper.

2. Press SELECT to set a source as the default.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Output Tray

This submenu allows you to choose a default output tray from a list of all installed output trays.

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Face Down Tray Face Down Tray

Offset Tray (optional)

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the list of available output trays.

2. Press SELECT to set a tray as the default.

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Media Size/Type

This submenu allows you to set the media size and type for the Front Tray and set the medial type for all other trays.

Tray Linking

This submenu allows you to turn the tray linking function on or off.

Front Tray

Size: Letter LEF Type: P l a in

Tray 1

Type: P l a in Tray 2 (optional) Type: P l a in Tray 3 (optional) Type: P l a in

Size

Front Tray: Letter, A4, B5, A5, Statement, Executive, C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, Com10 Envelope, Monarch Envelope, Legal, Folio, A6

On On

Off

Typ e

Front Tray: Plain, Transparency, Prepunched, Letterhead, Colored, Preprinted, Bond, Label, Card Stock, Postcard, Envelope, Other

Other Trays: Plain, Transparency, Prepunched, Letterhead, Colored, Preprinted, Bond, Other

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the list of available sources of paper.

2. Press SELECT to choose a tray.

3. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between MEDIA SIZE and MEDIA TYPE.

4. Press SELECT to choose either.

5. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the available sizes or types.

6. Press SELECT to set a size or type.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Blank Pages

This submenu allows you to choose to either print or not print blank pages of a document.

Output Linking

This submenu allows you to turn the output linking function on or off.

Print Print

Do Not Print

Off On

Off

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between PRINT and DO NOT PRINT.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Interface Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

The Interface Menu provides access to the printer interface settings. Use the following procedure to enter the interface menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Interface Menu” is shown on the second line of

the display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the interface menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Port, Parallel Setup, and USB

Setup.

5. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the printer interface set-

tings:

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Interface Menu

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel. An installed port in your printer is automatically ON. If your printer is on a network, be sure to advise your network administrator of any changes you make to the port settings. If you turn a port off, you may disrupt the ability of the printer to be used by others on the network.

Submenus Default

Setting

Port

This submenu allows you to choose the type of interface.

Parallel:

USB:

Available Settings

Parallel :

On, Off

USB:

On, Off

Procedure for Changing Setting

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between PARALLEL and USB.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Interface Menu

Parallel Setup

This submenu allows you to set up the parallel interface.

USB Setup

This submenu allows you to set up the USB interface.

Interpreter:

Auto Switch

Format:

Raw

Mode:

Bidirectional

Delay Out Close:

Off

Interpreter:

Auto Switch

Format:

Raw

Interpreter:

Auto Switch PCL PostScript 3

Format:

Raw Normal Binary

Mode:

Bidirectional Standard

Delay Out Close:

On Off

Interpreter:

Auto Switch PCL PostScript 3

Format:

Raw Normal Binary

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the INTERPRETER, FORMAT, and MODE submenus.

2. Press SELECT to choose a submenu.

3. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the settings.

4. Press SELECT to choose and save a setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between INTERPRETER and FORMAT submenus.

2. Press SELECT to choose either submenu.

3. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the settings.

4. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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PS Menu

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PS Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

The PS Menu provides access to the PostScript settings. Use the following procedure to enter the PS Menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “PS Menu” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the PS menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Print PS Errors, and Manual

Feed TO.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

6. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the PostScript settings:

Submenus Default

Setting

Print PS Errors

This submenu allows you to choose to either print or not print PS errors.

Manual Feed TO

This submenu allows you to set the manual feed timeout—the number of seconds the printer should wait for a manual feed. A setting of 0 will cause printer to wait indefinitely for a manual feed.

Off On

0 0 - 99999 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to increase or

Available Settings Procedure for Changing Settings

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON

Off

(print) and OFF (do not print).

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

decrease each digit of the five-digit number.

2. Press SELECT to move to the next number.

3. Press SELECT after setting the last digit to save the setting.

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PCL Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

The PCL Menu provides access to the PCL settings. Use the following procedure to enter the PCL menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “PCL Menu” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the PCL menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Print PS Errors, Manual Feed

TO.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

6. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the PCL settings:

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Orientation

This submenu allows you to choose the orientation of the page.

Font Source

This submenu allows you to choose a font source.

Font Number

This submenu allows you to set the font number.

Pitch

This submenu allows you to change the pitch of text.

Portrait Portrait

Landscape

Internal Internal 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

0 Numbers 0- 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

10.00 0.08 - 100.00 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE.

2. Press SELECT to choose and save an orientation.

scroll through the available font sources.

2. Press SELECT to choose and set a source.

increase or decrease the font number.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

increase or decrease the pitch.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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PCL Menu

Symbol Set

This submenu allows you to choose a symbol set.

Macro Filter

This submenu allows you to turn the macro filter on or off.

Lines Per Page

This submenu allows you to change the number of lines per page.

10U:PC-8 CP437 10U:PC-8 CP437

11U:PC-8 D/N 12U:PC-850 17U:PC-852 9T:PC-Turkish 19U:WIN Latin1 9E:WIN Latin2 5T:WIN Latin5 7J:Desk Top 10J:PS Text 13J:Ventura Intl 14J:Ventura US 6J:Microsoft Pub 8M:Math-8 PS:Math

15U:Pi Font 1U: Legal 1E: ISO4 UK 0U:ISO6 ASCII 0U:ISO11 Swedish 0I:ISO15 Italian 2S:ISO17 Spanish 1G:ISO21 German 0D:ISO60 Norweg. 1F:ISO69 French 9U:WIN3.0 Latin1 8U:Roman 8 0N:ISO 8859-1 2N:ISO 8859-2 5N:ISO 8859-5

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the available symbol sets.

2. Press SELECT to choose and set a symbol set.

6M:Ventura Math

Off On

Off

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

64 5 - 128 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

increase or decrease the lines per page.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

CR Mode

This submenu allows you top define the action prompted by a carriage return—a carriage return equals either a carriage return alone, or a carriage return and a line feed together.

LF Mode

This submenu allows you to define the action prompted by a line feed—a line feed equals either a line feed alone or a carriage return and a line feed together.

CR = CR CR = CR

CR = CR/LF

LF = LF LF = LF

LF = CR/LF

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose from CR=CR or CR=CR/LF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose from LF=LF or LF=CR/LF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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FF Mode

This submenu allows you to define the action prompted by a form feed—a form feed equals either a form feed alone or a carriage return and a form feed together.

Print Area

This submenu allows you to expand the print area.

FF = FF FF = FF

FF = CR/FF

Normal Normal

Expanded

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose from FF=FF or FF=CR/FF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between Normal and Expanded.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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System Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

The system menu provides access to system settings. Use the following procedure to enter the system menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “System Menu” is shown on the second line of the

display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the system menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Factory Defaults, Display Lan-

guage, Power Saver, Wait Timeout, Job Timeout, Jam Recovery, and Hex Print.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

6. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the system settings:

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Factory Defaults

This submenu allows you to reset the printer to U.S. or Non-U.S. factory defaults.

Display Language

This submenu allows you to change the language of the display messages.

Power Saver

This submenu allows you to set the number of minutes the printer is idle before it reverts to Power Saver Mode.

Wait Tim eout

This submenu allows you to increase or decrease the length of time (in seconds) that the printer will remain in the waiting state—a job is being processed, no end-of-file has been detected, and there is no more data to process. This setting applies to both

PCL and PostScript print jobs.

U.S. U.S.

Non-U.S.

English English

French German Italian Spanish

15 0 - 999 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

20 0 - 99999 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggles between U.S. and NON-U.S.

2. Press SELECT to choose and set the factory defaults.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the available languages: English, French (Francais), German (Deutsch), Italian (Italiano), or Spanish (Espanol).

2. Press SELECT to choose and set the language.

increase or decrease the number of minutes.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

increase or decrease each digit of the five-digit number.

2. Press SELECT set one digit and move to the next digit.

3. Press SELECT after changing the last digit to save this setting.

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Job Timeout

0 0 - 99999 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to This submenu allows you to increase or decrease the time limit (in seconds) for PostScript jobs. A 0 setting indicates no timeout. This setting applies only to PostScript

jobs.

Jam Recovery

This submenu allows you to turn jam

On On

Off

recovery on or off.

Hex Print

This submenu allows you to print

Off On

Off

hexadecimal characters.

Reset Toner Life Press SELECT to reset the toner page count.

increase or decrease each digit of the five-digit number.

2. Press SELECT set one digit and move to the next digit.

3. Press SELECT after changing the last digit to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Quality Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

The Quality Menu provides access to the printer settings that are related to print quality. Use the following procedure to enter the Quality Menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Quality Menu” is shown on the second line of the

display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the system menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Resolution, Toner Saver, and

Enhancement.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

6. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the system settings:

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Resolution

This submenu allows you to set the resolution (dpi).

Toner Saver

This submenu allows you to choose from several toner-saving settings.

Print Density

This submenu allows you to adjust the printed image to be lighter or darker.

600 dpi 600 dpi

1200 dpi

Off Off/On 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll

51 - 7

1 - lightest 7 - darkest

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the available resolutions.

2. Press SELECT to choose and set the dpi.

through the available toner settings.

2. Press SELECT to choose and save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the available print density settings.

2. Press SELECT to choose and save this setting.

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Functions Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

The Functions Menu provides access to several printer functions that can supply you with information about the printer and its settings. Use the following procedure to enter the Functions Menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Functions Menu” is shown on the second line of

the display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the system menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the available functions: Reset Printer, Print

Summary, Print Test, and Print Fonts.

5. Use the procedures in the following table to execute the functions:

Functions Procedure for Executing Function

Reset Printer

This function resets the printer.

Print Summary

This function prints a list of all printer settings.

Print Test

This function allows you to print a single test page or a continuous test page.

Print Fonts

This function allows you to print Postscript or PCL font lists.

Press SELECT to reset the printer.

Press SELECT to print a summary of the printer settings.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between SINGLE PAGE and CONTINUOUS.

2. Press SELECT to print the test page(s).

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between POSTSCRIPT and PCL.

2. Press SELECT to select and print the specific fonts list.

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Status Menu

NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

In addition to the main menus listed above, the printer also provides a status menu that allows you to view the current settings for the input and output trays and the toner cartridge. Use the following procedure to enter the Status Menu:

1. Press the STATUS button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Front, Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3,

3. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

4. Use the procedures in the following table to view the status of the printer:

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Status Menu

Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel.

Face Down, and Toner.

Submenu Procedure for Executing Function

Front

This submenu allows you to view the current Media Size and Media Type for the front tray.

Tray 1

This submenu allows you to view the current Media Size, Media Type, and Level for Tray 1.

Tray 2

This submenu allows you to view the current Media Size, Media Type, and Level for Tray 2.

Tray 3

This submenu allows you to view the current Media Size, Media Type, and Level for Tray 3.

Face Down Tray

This submenu allows you to view the status of the face down tray.

To ne r

Press SELECT to view the status of the toner cartridge.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the media size, media type, and level settings for the Front Tray.

2. Press SELECT to view a specific setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the media size, media type, and level settings for Tray 1.

2. Press SELECT to view a specific setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the media size, media type, and level settings for Tray 2.

2. Press SELECT to view a specific setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the media size, media type, and level settings for Tray 3.

2. Press SELECT to view a specific setting.

1. Press SELECT to view the status of the Face Down Tray.

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Maintaining the Printer

Chapter 4

In this Chapter . . .

■ “About this Chapter” on page 4-2

■ “Replacing Printer Components” on page 4-3

■ “Cleaning the Printer” on page 4-6

■ “Moving the Printer” on page 4-9

■ “Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time” on page 4-10

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Replacing Printer Components

Replacing the Print Cartridge

The print cartridge contains the dry ink as well as the xerographic drum and associated components that create the xerographic image on a sheet of paper. The print cartridge will eventually run out of ink through normal use. When the toner is low, printed images will be uneven or very light. Use the following guidelines when using or storing a print cartridge:

■ An unopened and correctly stored print cartridge has a shelf life of approximately two

years.

■ Do not open the box containing the print cartridge until you are ready to install the car-

tridge into the printer.

■ Store the print cartridge box horizontally—not on end.

■ Keep the cartridge out of the reach of children. Store it in an area where the temperature

remains between 32 and 85%. If you bring a cold print cartridge into a warm room, wait a least an hour for the temperature to stabilize before opening the cartridge box.

■ Do not disassemble the print cartridge.

■ Toner is a safe material. If you get any on your hands, DO NOT wash them in hot water.

Use only COLD water to wash off toner. Hot water sets the toner and makes it difficult to remove.

■ A shutter (1) protects the photosensitive drum from ambient light. Do not open the drum

shutter by hand.

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°F and 95°F (0°C and 35°C) and the humidity remains between 15%

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CAUTION: Do not expose the new print cartridge to strong light for more than a few minutes before installing it into the printer.

WARNING! Do not dispose of used print cartridges in an incinerator or in an open fire.

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Use the following procedure to replace the print cartridge:

1. Place a drop-cloth or some paper on the table or floor near the printer.

2. Press the button on the top of the printer to open the front cover, and pull the cover all the

way open.

3. Remove the old print cartridge from the printer and carefully place it on the drop-cloth.

4. Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and remove the protective paper sheet

from the drum shutter.

5. Rock the print cartridge back and forth. Then, shake it horizontally to ensure that the

toner is evenly distributed.

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6. On level surface, firmly hold down the print cartridge. Pull the plastic sealing tape straight

out (horizontally) from the cartridge.

7. Slide the pegs on the print cartridge into the channels on the inside of the printer, and push

the print cartridge into the printer.

8. Close the front cover. Verify that it securely locks into place..

Disposing of the Print Cartridge

1. Place the used print cartridge inside the new print cartridge box and seal the box.

2. Dispose of or recycle the used print cartridge.

WARNING! Do not dispose of the old print cartridge in an incinerator or in an open fire.

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Cleaning the Exterior

The covers and tray faces of the printer may collect dust and dirt through normal use. Although exterior dirt should not affect printer performance, an occasional exterior cleaning helps maintain the appearance of the printer. Use the following procedure to clean the exterior of the printer:

1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on the right side of the

printer, and disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

2. Using a soft cloth that is slightly damp with cold water, wipe the printer covers and tray

faces. Use a very mild, non-abrasive soap to remove heavy dirt and toner stains.

Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean printer covers. Use only cold water and a very mild soap.

3. Use a soft, dry cloth to thoroughly dry the covers and tray faces.

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4. Verify that the power switch of the printer is in the [O] (off) position, then insert the plug

of the power cord into the AC outlet.

5. Turn the printer on by pressing [ I ] on the power switch on the right side of the printer.

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Cleaning the Interior

The interior of the printer does not generally need to be cleaned unless a paper jam drops toner onto the paper path or you accidentally spill toner inside the printer when installing a new toner cartridge. Use the following procedure to clean the interior of the printer only when necessary:

Careless or vigorous cleaning methods may damage delicate printer components. ONLY clean the interior if you are instructed to do so by a service representative OR as part of a troubleshooting procedure presented in this document.

1. After removing a paper jam or replacing the print cartridge, remove any paper scraps from

inside the printer and wipe off paper dust with a clean, dry cloth.

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Moving the Printer

Follow the guidelines below when lifting or moving the printer:

■ The printer is very heavy. It should always be lifted by two people. The weight of the

printer without paper tray, toner cartridge, and paper is about 55 lbs (25 kg). Never attempt to lift the printer alone.

■ To lift the printer, have two individuals facing each other from the front and the rear of the

printer grasp the recessed areas on each side of the printer. Do not lift the printer by grasping any area other than these recessed areas.

■ When lifting the printer, maintain proper lifting posture to prevent injuries.

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Moving the Printer a Short Distance

Use the following procedure to move the printer a short distance:

1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on the back of the printer.

2. Unplug the AC power cord from the AC wall outlet.

3. Disconnect the printer from the host computer.

4. Wait 30 minutes for the printer to cool.

5. Refer to Chapters 6 through 9 for instructions on moving installed paper-handling

options.

6. Remove the toner cartridge and cover it with an opaque plastic sheet.

7. Move the printer to the new location.

8. Once the printer is in the new location, refer to the Installation Guide (included in the

original printer packaging) for installation instructions.

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Moving the Printer a Long Distance

Use the following procedure to move the printer a long distance:

1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on the right side of the

printer.

2. Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and from the back of the printer.

3. Disconnect the printer from the host computer.

4. Remove the paper from all of the paper trays.

5. Wait 30 minutes for the printer to cool.

6. Remove all installed paper-handling options. Refer to Chapters 6 through 9 for instruc-

tions for removing installed paper-handling options.

7. Remove the toner cartridge and place it in an opaque plastic bag, then seal the bag with

tape and place it in a sturdy box.

8. Repack the printer, paper trays, AC power cord and toner cartridge into the original ship-

ping box or boxes.

9. Once the printer is in the new location, refer to the Installation Guide (included in the

original printer packaging) for installation instructions.

Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time

If you will not be using the printer for several months, use the following procedure to prepare the printer for storage:

1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on the right side of the

printer.

2. Unplug the AC power cord from the AC wall outlet.

3. Disconnect the printer from the host computer.

4. Remove the paper from all of the paper trays.

5. If you will be storing the printer for six months or longer, remove the toner cartridge and

place it in an opaque plastic bag, and seal the bag with tape.

NOTE: After prolonged inactivity the toner cartridge may degrade to the point where it is no longer usable

and must be replaced. Poor print quality and frequent paper jams may indicate that the toner has solidified and that the drum has oxidized during storage.

6. Cover the printer with a plastic sheet and tape down the corners.

7. Store the printer in an area where the temperature and humidity are moderate, as

described in "Environment" on page 1-5.

NOTE: Do not stack other items on top of the printer when storing the printer.

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Troubleshooting

Chapter 5

In this Chapter . . .

■ “About this Chapter” on page 5-2“

■ “Installation Problems” on page 5-2

■ “Paper Jams” on page 5-5

■ “Print Image Quality Problems” on page 5-20

■ “Miscellaneous Problems” on page 5-25

■ “Warning Messages and Error Messages” on page 5-31

■ “Printing a Test Page or Configuration Summary” on page 5-34

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About this Chapter

There are four basic types of printer problems:

■ Installation problems

If there is a problem with the printer when you first turn in on, refer to “Installation Prob-

lems” on page 5-2 for information about possible installation problems.

■ Paper Jams

If there is a paper jam, refer to “Paper Jams” on page 5-5 for procedures to remove the jam.

■ Print quality problems

If the finished prints delivered to the output tray display image problems such as image black spots or vertical lines on the page, refer to “Print Image Quality Problems” on page

5-20 and complete the procedure provided for the specific image problem that you have

encountered.

■ Miscellaneous problems

If you have a printer problem but the control panel does not display a warning message or error message, refer to “Miscellaneous Problems” on page 5-25 and follow the directions for correcting that problem.

Many of these printer problems are indicated by a warning or error message appearing on the control panel display. If the printer control panel displays a warning message or error message, refer to “Warning Messages and Error Messages” on page 5-31 and complete the actions pre- scribed for the specific warning or error message.

Installation Problems

It is common for simple oversights during printer installation to cause problems when you first turn the printer on, resulting in noise, smoke, or smell; an inoperative printer; or the absence of a ready message on the control panel.

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Inoperative Printer

If you have problems turning on the printer, check the possible causes listed in the table below. If the printer will not start after checking these items, turn the printer off, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or an authorized service provider.

Description Possible Cause Action

There is no power. The power switch is not set to

[ I ] (on).

The power cord is not properly plugged into an AC outlet or into the AC connector on the rear of the printer.

Voltage of the AC power is not correct.

The fuse on the power cord is not functioning. (UK only)

The AC wall outlet is not functioning.

There is interference from other electrical devices on the same circuit.

Thermal sensors may have shut down the printer.

Power is frequently interrupted.

The printer is malfunctioning. Turn the printer off and disconnect the power

Check the power switch. Refer to the Installation Guide.

Set the power switch to [ O ] (off) and then connect the power cord firmly to the AC connector and to the AC outlet. Refer to the Installation Guide.

Verify that the AC outlet is rated for the voltage of your printer.

Verify that the fuse on the power cord is intact. (UK only)

Verify that voltage is present at the AC wall outlet by connecting another electrical device to the outlet. If power does not flow to the other device, check the AC wall outlet circuit breakers for a tripped breaker.

Unplug all electrical devices from the AC wall outlet circuit, and then reconnect only the printer. Turn printer power on.

Turn the printer off and wait 20 minutes, then turn the printer back on.

cord from the AC outlet. Contact your dealer or an authorized service provider.

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No Ready Message

After warming up, the printer control panel displays the text “Ready,” indicating that the printer is ready to print. If the printer does not show this message, but shows an error message instead, refer to “Warning Messages and Error Messages” on page 5-31 to determine the appropriate action for the specific error message that is shown. If the printer does not display either the “Ready” message or an error message, contact your retailer or sales representative.

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Noise, Smoke, or Smell

If you notice unusual noise, smoke, or smell after turning the printer on, turn the printer off immediately and disconnect it from the AC wall outlet. Use the following procedure to deter-

mine the cause of and alleviate the problem:

1. Refer to the pictorial unpacking sheet and the Installation Guide included in the printer

packaging and make sure you have removed all shipping spacers and protective tape from the inside of the printer, the paper trays, and the print cartridge.

2. Open the covers on the printer and carefully inspect the fuser area. Remove any pieces of

paper that may be stuck in the fuser.

CAUTION: To remove the paper near the fuser, turn the printer off and wait at least 10 minutes to allow the fuser to cool before removing the paper.

3. Check the inside of the printer for any obviously broken or detached parts. If you find a

broken part, contact your retailer or sales representative.

4. Check the exterior of the printer for broken covers. If you find a broken cover, contact

your retailer or sales representative.

5. Verify that the AC wall outlet is the correct voltage for your printer.

6. Remove any paper you have loaded in the main tray, check the inside of the tray well for

stray sheets of paper, and reload the paper into the main tray.

7. Connect the printer to the AC wall outlet and turn the printer on by pressing the [ I ] on the

power switch on the right side of the printer.

8. If this procedure does not eliminate the noise, smoke or smell, or if the problem returns,

turn the printer off, unplug the AC power cord from the AC wall outlet, and contact your retailer or sales representative.

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Paper Jams

Paper jams are generally the most common and reoccurring problem encountered when using any printer. Paper may jam anywhere along the paper path—from the paper tray to the output tray. Sensors within the printer constantly monitor paper travel, so when a sheet of paper fails to arrive at a certain point within a specific time, the printer interprets that to mean that the paper has stopped between two sensors along the paper path. The printer then displays a Paper Jam error message that corresponds to that specific jam.

When paper gets jammed inside the printer, printing stops and an error code indicating the position of the jam appears on the display.

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Error Code Paper Jam Location

E2 Between the paper feed section (front paper tray, main tray, or

optional feeder tray) and the print cartridge

E3 Between the print cartridge and the fuser unit

E4 At the paper exit slot

E6 At the offset output tray

E7 At the duplexer

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Figure 1-4: Paper Jam Locations and Error Codes.

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Paper Jams

The most common causes of paper jams are:

■ The printer is not placed on a level surface.

■ The print media does not conform to the specifications.

■ The paper is not loaded correctly in the front paper tray or the cassette.

■ The paper is wrinkled or curled.

■ The paper guide is not set correctly.

Occasional paper jams result from simple things such as static electricity sticking paper together— causing several sheets to feed at the same time—or from the feed rolls becoming slippery from an accumulation of paper dust. Occasional paper jams usually require minor user intervention that involves reloading the paper or cleaning the feed rolls.

Frequent paper jams can be caused by anything from foreign material in the paper path to a broken or malfunctioning component. Frequent paper jams may require involved user intervention that includes replacing a consumable item or calling a service technician to troubleshoot and correct the problem.

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Clearing an E2 Paper Jam

If an E2 error code precedes the error message on the first line of the control panel display, paper has jammed somewhere between the feed area and the registration sensor. Use the following procedure to clear a paper jam in this location:

1. Remove any printed pages from the output tray.

2. If the jam occurred while feeding from the front paper tray, remove all paper from the

front tray, including any paper that may be jammed inside the tray.

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3. If the jam occurred while feeding from the main paper tray, remove the main paper tray.

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4. Remove any jammed or wrinkled paper from the paper tray.

5. Remove any jammed paper from the inside of the paper tray well.

6. If the jam occurred while feeding from Tray 2 or 3, remove the paper tray associated with

that feeder and remove any jammed paper.

7. Remove any jammed paper from the inside of the paper tray well.

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8. Insert each paper tray into the appropriate paper tray well, either on the optional feeder or

on the printer.

9. If the front tray is open, close it. Then pull on the recessed area on the front cover to open

it.

10. Return the front cover to its original position, pressing on the center of the cover to close

it securely.

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Clearing an E3 Paper Jam

If an E3 error message appears on the printer display, there is a paper jam between the print cartridge and the paper exit slot. Use the following procedure to remove a paper jam from this location.

1. Remove any printed sheets from the output tray.

2. Remove all paper from the front tray.

3. Press the button on the top of the front cover to release the cover, and open the front cover.

4. Remove the print cartridge from the inside of the printer.

NOTE: To prevent stains, place the print cartridge on a surface covered with newspaper or other disposable

material.

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5. Lift up on the green lever on the left side of the inside of the printer, and fold the cover

toward you. Remove any jammed paper.

6. Insert the pegs on the sides of the print cartridge into the channels on the inside of the

printer, and push the cartridge into the printer.

7. Close the front cover, pressing on the center of the front cover until it closes securely.

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Clearing an E4 Jam

If an E4 error code precedes the error message on the first line of the control panel display, paper has jammed somewhere near the paper exit slot. Use the following procedure to clear a paper jam in this location:

1. If you are using the paper tray in its extended position (Legal 13, 14, or A4), remove it

from the printer.

2. Squeeze the tabs on the top rear of the printer and pull the rear cover toward you to open

it.

3. If there is paper jammed in the space behind the rear cover, remove it.

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4. If you are using the duplexer, push the green tabs toward the center of the duplexer and

pull the duplexer toward you to remove it.

CAUTION: To remove the paper jammed near the fuser, turn the printer off and wait at least 10 minutes to allow the fuser to cool before removing the paper.

5. If there is paper jammed around the fuser unit, lift up the fuser unit release levers (1) on

the left and right sides of the fuser and remove the jammed paper (2).

6. Return the fuser release levers to their original position.

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7. If you removed the duplexer, insert the duplexer into the printer.

8. Push the green tabs at the sides of the duplexer out toward the sides of the printer.

9. Close the rear cover.

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Clearing an E7 Paper Jam

When an E7 error message is shown on the display screen, there is a paper jam in the duplexer. Use the following procedure to clear a duplex paper jam:

1. If you are using the paper tray in its extended position (Legal 13, 14, or A4), remove the

paper tray from the printer.

2. Squeeze the tabs on the rear of the printer and pull the rear cover toward you to open it.

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3. Remove any jammed paper from the duplex area.

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4. Push the green tabs on the sides of the duplexer toward the center of the duplexer, and

grasp the recessed areas on the sides of the duplexer and remove it from the printer.

5. Push the tabs (1) out toward the sides of the duplexer, and lift to open (2) the duplexer.

6. Remove any jammed paper from inside the duplexer unit.

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7. Slide the tabs on the left and right sides of the duplexer into the channels inside the

printer, and push the duplexer completely into the printer.

8. Push the green tabs on the sides of the duplexer out toward the sides of the printer to

secure the duplexer to the printer.

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9. Close the rear cover.

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Clearing an E6 Paper Jam

If an E6 error code precedes the error message on the first line of the control panel display, paper has jammed at the offset catch tray. Use the following procedure to clear a paper jam in this location:

1. Pull on the recessed area on the rear of the offset catch tray to open the rear cover.

2. Remove any jammed paper from the interior of the offset catch tray.

3. Close the rear cover of the offset catch tray.

4. Squeeze the latch on the upper part of the rear cover, and pull the cover toward you to

open it. If there is paper jammed in the space behind the rear cover, remove it.

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NOTE: If the paper tray is in the extended position (Legal 13, 14, or A4), remove the tray before

opening the rear cover.

5. Close the rear cover.

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Print Image Quality Problems

When functioning correctly, the printer should produce printed paper that is relatively flat and undamaged, containing a fused image of correct intensity—without streaks, smears, spots, or missing areas. If the printed sheets that your printer produces do not meet these qualifications, there is a print image quality problem.

■ Minor Print Image Quality Problems can be caused by exhausted or damaged consum-

ables, such as the print cartridge. These problems area easily corrected by simply replacing the consumable.

■ Major Print Image Quality Problems can be caused by a malfunctioning or broken

component. These problems may require you to call a service technician to determine and correct the problem.

This section describes possible quality problems during printing. Go through the list below to find the condition that most resembles the problem, and follow the recommended action. If the trouble persists, turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Then contact your dealer or an authorized service provider.

Description Possible Cause Action

Faded print The print media is moist.

The print cartridge is old or damaged.

Toner in the print cartridge is low.

Black dots The print media is outside the

recommended specifications.

The print cartridge is old or damaged.

Remove the moist media and load new, dry media.

Replace the print cartridge.

Use the recommended print media.

Replace the print cartridge.

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The print cartridge is old or damaged. Replace the print cartridge.

streaks

Repetitive defects The paper path is dirty.

The print cartridge is old or damaged.

Character voids The print media is outside the

recommended specifications.

Print out several blank sheets.

Replace the print cartridge.

Use the recommended print media.

Toner smears when rubbed

The print cartridge is old or damaged.

The print media is moist.

The print media is outside the recommended specifications.

The front cover not fully closed.

Replace the print cartridge.

Remove the moist media and load new, dry media.

Use the recommended print media.

Close the front cover properly.

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Black page The print cartridge is old or damaged.

The high-voltage power supply may be defective.

Blank page The sealing tape of the print cartridge

is not pulled out.

The printer feeds two or more sheets at a time.

The print cartridge is old or damaged.

The toner in the print cartridge is low.

The high-voltage power supply may be defective.

Partial blanks The print media is moist.

Replace the print cartridge.

Contact your dealer or an authorized service provider.

Pull out the sealing tape.

Avoid adding paper to a nearly full stack.

Replace the print cartridge.

Contact your dealer or an authorized service provider.

Remove the moist media and load new, dry media.

The print media is outside the recommended specifications.

The sealing tape of the print cartridge is not fully pulled out.

Creased paper The print media is outside the

recommended specifications.

The print media is moist.

Use the recommended print media.

Replace the print cartridge.

Use the recommended print media.

Remove the moist media and load new, dry media.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Oki B6100 User Guide

Contents

Preface

About this Manual

Scope

Overview

Printer Orientation

Conventions

About the Printer

Features

Available Configuration

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Safety Precautions

Handling the Printer

Package Contents

CD-ROM Contents

Printer Location Requirements

Printer Weight and Dimensions

Space Requirements

Environment

Parts of the Printer

Optional Printer Accessories

Paper Path

Using the Printer

Chapter 2

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning Power On and Off

Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer

Parallel Port

USB Port

Selecting Print Media

Paper and Print Media To Avoid

Correct Paper Storage

Recommended OKI Print Media

OKI Bright White Proofing Paper*

OKI Premium Envelopes

OKI Premium Color Transparencies

OKI Premium Card Stock*

Print Media Capacities

Print Media Weight, Type, and Size

Loading the Universal Paper Tray

Loading the Front Tray

Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus

Chapter 3

Control Panel Features

LCD Display

LED Indicators

Pushbuttons

Navigating the Control Panel Menus

Menu Structure

Paper Menu

Interface Menu

PS Menu

PCL Menu

System Menu

Quality Menu

Functions Menu

Status Menu

Maintaining the Printer

Chapter 4

Replacing Printer Components

Replacing the Print Cartridge

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the Exterior

Cleaning the Interior

Moving the Printer

Moving the Printer a Short Distance

Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time

Moving the Printer a Long Distance

Troubleshooting

Chapter 5

Installation Problems

Inoperative Printer

No Ready Message

Noise, Smoke, or Smell