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ARNINGS
CAUTION!
A caution provides additional information which, if
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WARNING!
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Notes, Cautions and Warnings> 5
I
NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on buying this Oki colour printer. Your new
printer is designed with advanced features to give you clear,
vibrant colour prints and crisp black and white pages at high
speed on a range of office print media.
Your printer includes these features:
> Up to 12 pages per minute in full colour for fast printing of
high impact colour presentations and other documents
> Up to 20 pages per minute in black and white for fast and
efficient printing of all general purpose documents not
requiring colour
> 1200 x 600dpi (dots per inch) print resolution for high
quality image production showing the finest detail
> Single Pass Colour Digital LED technology for high speed
processing of your printed pages
> High speed USB 2.0 interface
> Photo Enhance mode to improve printouts of photographic
images
> “Ask Oki” – a brand new, user-friendly function that gives
a direct link from your printer driver screen (but not
always illustrated in this guide) to a dedicated web site
specific to the exact model you are using. This is where
you’ll find all the advice, assistance and support you could
need to help you get the best possible results from your
Oki printer.
Additionally, the following optional feature is available:
> Additional memory, to allow printing of more complex
pages.
Introduction> 6
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RINTER OVERVIEW
F
RONT VIEW
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3
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2
4
5
1. Output stacker, face
down.
Standard printed copy
delivery point. Holds up
to 250 sheets at 80g/m².
2. Multi purpose feeder
release (2) (press).
3. Status Panel.
Status LEDs and operator
buttons.
4. Front Cover release (lift).
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5. Paper tray.
Standard blank paper tray. Holds up to 300
sheets of 80g/m² paper.
6. Multi purpose feeder (shown closed).
Used for feeding heavier paper stocks,
envelopes and other special media. Also
for manual feeding of single sheets when
required.
7. ON/OFF switch.
Introduction> 7
R
EAR VIEW
This view shows the connection panel and the rear output
stacker.
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8. USB interface. (USB cable must
be of length 2m maximum for
reliable Status Monitor
operation.)
9. AC power socket.
10. Rear, face up, 100 sheet stacker.
When the rear paper stacker is folded down, paper exits through
the rear of the printer and is stacked here face up. This is mainly
used for heavy print media. When used in conjunction with the
multi purpose feed tray, the paper path through the printer is
essentially straight. This avoids bending the paper around curves
in the paper path and enables feeding of up to 203g/m² media.
Introduction> 8
THE S
TATUS PANEL
The Status Panel allows operator intervention and indicates both
when the printer is operating normally and when it requires
attention. Detailed printer status is provided by the Status
Monitor. (See “Using the Status Monitor” on page 35.)
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The Status Panel incorporates 4 LEDs and 2 push-button switches
as follows:
1.Power (Ready) LED (green)
2.Paper LED (amber)
3.Consumable LED (amber)
4.Alarm LED (amber)
5.ON LINE switch
6.CANCEL switch
The switches enable printer operation while the LEDs display the
status of the printer operation.
Introduction> 9
S
WITCHES
Operation
The switches are labelled ON LINE and CANCEL and each has
three modes of operation as follows:
MODE OF
OPERATION
Momentary press
(Press 1)
2-second press
(Press 2)
5-second press
(Press 5)
DESCRIPTION
Press the switch and release it within 2 seconds of
pressing it. The operation starts immediately the
switch is released.
Press the switch and release it between2 and 5
seconds after pressing it. The operation starts
immediately the switch is released (except at job
cancellation).
Press the switch and hold it for 5 seconds or more.
The operation starts 5 seconds after pressing the
switch, even if you hold it pressed for more than 5
seconds.
Function
The results of operating the switches in different contexts are
summarised below.
STATUS
BEFORE
PRESSING
ON LINE
(idling
mode)
OFF LINE
(idling
mode)
ON LINE
(data being
received,
processing
or printing)
ONLINE SWITCHCANCEL SWITCH
PRESS1PRESS 2PRESS 5PRESS1PRESS 2PRESS
Shifts to
OFF LINE
Shifts to
ON LINE
Shifts to
OFF LINE
Prints
Menu
Map
(*1)
Prints
Menu
Map
(*2)
Prints
Demo
Print
prints
Demo
Print
(*2)
–– –Cancels
–––
–––
job
(*3)
5
–
Introduction> 10
STATUS
BEFORE
PRESSING
Requesting
manual
feed, no
paper in MP
Tray or
paper size
mismatch
No paper in
Tray 1 o r
Tray 1 o p e n
Memory
overflow or
invalid data
Paper jam––––––
At cover
open/close
after the
waste toner
has become
full
*1: The Menu Map (or Status Page) provides details of printer
settings and status information.
*2: Shifts to ON LINE after printing has started.
*3: Executes job cancellation 2 seconds after start of switch
operation (even if the switch is held down longer).
ONLINE SWITCHCANCEL SWITCH
PRESS1PRESS 2PRESS 5PRESS1PRESS 2PRESS
Starts
paper
supply
––––Cancels
Recovers
from the
error and
shifts to ON
LINE
Recognises
the toner
has been
changed
–––Cancels
job
(*3)
job
(*3)
–––––
––Recognises
the toner
has not
been
changed
––
5
–
–
LED
DISPLAYS
General
Printer status (as indicated by the LEDs) can be broadly
categorised as follows:
1.Normal status: the printer is operating normally e.g. it is
ON LINE or processing.
2.Warning status: you can continue to use the printer
without intervention but an error may result.
Introduction> 11
3.Error status: you cannot continue to use the printer.
Intervention is required to recover from the error. Fatal
errors are irrecoverable and require a service call.
When several different status situations occur concurrently, only
the status with the highest priority is displayed on the LEDs.
Warning status combined with the highest-priority normal status
is displayed on the LEDs.
Function
A summary of the functions of each LED is given below:
LEDFUNCTION
Power
(Ready)
PaperIndicates paper out warning/alarm, manual feed request
Consumable Indicates consumables life warning/alarm, consumables
AlarmIndicates paper jam, cover open error
Indicates POWER ON, ON LINE, OFF LINE, power saving,
data receiving, printing, job cancelling, warming up,
density adjustment/temperature adjustment in progress
installation error
Illumination and meaning
To be able to indicate a large number of status situations both
individually and in combination, the LEDs are illuminated as
follows:
LEDILLUMINATIONSTATUS
OFFPower OFF
ONON LINE (idle)
Blinking 1 (2S cycle)OFF LINE (this blinking pattern
always takes place while an
Power
(Ready)
Green
Blinking 2 (500mS cycle) Data being received, printing,
Blinking 3 (120mS cycle) Job cancelling in progress
Blinking 4 (4.5S ON and
500mS OFF)
Introduction> 12
error is occurring)
warming up, density
adjustment/temperature
adjustment in progress
Power saving mode
LEDILLUMINATIONSTATUS
OFFON LINE
ONA warning is indicated
(printing possible)
Blinking 1 (2S cycle)An error has occurred but
printing can continue if you
press the ON LINE or CANCEL
Paper,
Consumable,
Alarm
(Amber)
Blinking 2 (500mS cycle) An error has occurred. You
Blinking 3 (120mS cycle) A serious error has occurred.
switch.
need to replace consumables
or remove jammed paper, for
example. The printer then
recovers from the error and
printing becomes possible
again.
rebooting or a service call is
required.
The Status Monitor provides a readable description of the printer
status corresponding to the indications of the LEDs. If you have
the Status Monitor Preferences set to Pop up on alerts, this
readable message will be presented on screen whenever an
abnormal condition occurs.
Introduction> 13
P
APER RECOMMENDATIONS
Your printer will handle a variety of print media, including a range
of paper weights and sizes, transparencies and envelopes. This
section provides general advice on choice of media, and explains
how to use each type.
The best performance will be obtained when using standard
75~90g/m² paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers.
Suitable types are:
• Arjo Wiggins Conqueror Colour Solutions 90g/m²;
• Colour Copy by Neusiedler.
Use of heavily embossed or very rough textured paper is not
recommended.
Pre-printed stationery can be used, but the ink must not offset
when exposed to the high fuser temperatures used in the printing
process.
Envelopes shoul d b e free fr o m twist, c u r l or oth e r d eform a t i ons.
They should also be of the rectangular flap type, with glue that
remains intact when subjected to hot roll pressure fusing used in
this type of printer. Window envelopes are not suitable.
Transparencies should be of the type designed for use in
copiers and laser printers. We strongly recommend Oki
transparencies (Order No. 01074101). In particular, avoid office
transparencies designed for use by hand with marker pens.
These will melt in the fuser and cause damage.
Labels should also be of the type recommended for use in
copiers and laser printers, in which the base carrier page is
entirely covered by labels. Other types of label stock may
damage the printer due to the labels peeling off during the
printing process. Suitable types are:
• Avery White Laser Label types 7162, 7664, 7666 (A4),
or 5161 (Letter);
• Kokuyo A693X series (A4) or A650 (B5).
Business cards recommended are produced by Oki (Order
No. 09002985).
Paper recommendations> 14
C
ASSETTE TRAY
SIZEDIMENSIONSWEIGHT (G/M²)
A6105 x 148mm
A5148 x 210mm
B5182 x 257mm
Executive184.2 x 266.7mm
A4210 x 297mm
Letter215.9 x 279.4mm
Legal 13in.216 x 330mm
Legal 13.5in.216 x 343mm
Legal 14in.216 x 356mm
Light64-74g/m²
Medium75-90g/m²
Heavy91-120g/m²
If you have identical paper stock loaded in the multi purpose tray,
you can have the printer automatically switch to the other tray
when the current tray runs out of paper. When printing from
Windows applications, this function is enabled in the driver
settings. (See “Printer settings in Windows” on page 21.) When
printing from other systems, this function is enabled in the Print
Menu. (See “Printer functions (User Settings)” on page 40.)
M
ULTI PURPOSE TRAY
The multi purpose tray can handle the same media sizes as the
cassette trays but in weights of 75g/m² to 203g/m². For very
heavy paper stock, use the face up (rear) paper stacker. This
ensures that the paper path through the printer is almost
straight.
The multi purpose tray can feed paper widths as small as 105mm
and lengths up to 1200mm (banner printing).
For paper lengths exceeding 356mm (Legal 14in.) use paper
stock between 90g/m² and 128g/m² and the face up (rear) paper
stacker.
Use the multi purpose tray for printing on envelopes and
transparencies. Up to 50 sheets of transparencies or 10
envelopes can be loaded at one time, subject to a maximum
stacking depth of 10mm.
Paper or transparencies should be loaded print side up and top
edge into the printer.
Paper recommendations> 15
F
ACE DOWN STACKER
The face down stacker on the top of the printer can hold up to
250 sheets of 80g/m² standard paper and can handle paper
stocks up to 120g/m². Pages printed in reading order (page 1
first) will be sorted in reading order (last page on top, facing
down).
F
ACE UP STACKER
The face up stacker at the rear of the printer should be opened
and the tray extension pulled out when required for use. In this
condition paper will exit via this path, regardless of driver
settings.
The face up stacker can hold up to 100 sheets of 80g/m²
standard paper, and can handle stocks up to 203g/m².
Always use this stacker and the multi purpose feeder for paper
stocks heavier than 120g/m².
Paper recommendations> 16
L
OADING PAPER
C
ASSETTE TRAY
1.Remove the paper tray from the printer.
Fan the paper to be loaded at the edges (1) and in the
2.
middle (2) to ensure that all sheets are properly separated,
then tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to make it
flush again (3).
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3.Load the paper (for letter headed paper load face down
with top edge towards the front of the printer).
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4.Adjust the rear stopper (1) and paper guides (2) to the
size of paper being used.
To prevent paper jams:
• Do not leave space between the paper and the guides
and rear stopper.
• Do not overfill the paper tray. Capacity depends on the
type of paper stock.
• Do not load damaged paper.
• Do not load paper of different sizes or types at the
same time.
• Do not pull the paper tray out during printing.
• Close the paper tray gently.
Loading Paper> 18
5.For face down printing, make sure the face up (rear)
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stacker (3) is closed (the paper exits from the top of the
printer). Stacking capacity is approximately 250 sheets,
depending on paper weight.
6.For face up printing, make sure the face up (rear)
stacker (3) is open and the paper support (4) is extended.
Paper is stacked in reverse order and tray capacity is
approximately 100 sheets, depending on paper weight.
7.Always use the face up (rear) stacker for heavy paper
(card stock etc.).
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CAUTION!
Do not open or close the rear paper exit while printing as it
may result in a paper jam.
Loading Paper> 19
M
ULTI PURPOSE TRAY
1.Open the multi purpose tray and press gently down on the
paper platform (1) to ensure it is latched down.
1
2
3
2.Load the paper and adjust the paper guides (2) to the size
of paper being used.
• When printing on headed paper load the paper into the
multi purpose tray with pre-printed side up and top
edge into the printer.
• Envelopes should be loaded face up with top edge to
the left and short edge into the printer.
• Do not exceed the paper capacity of about 50 sheets or
10 envelopes. Maximum stacking depth is 10mm.
3.Press the tray latch button (3) inwards to release the
paper platform, so that the paper is lifted and gripped in
place.
Set the correct paper size for the multi purpose tray in the Media
Menu. (See “Printer functions (User Settings)” on page 40.)
Loading Paper> 20
P
RINTER SETTINGS IN
Your printer’s menus (accessed via the “The Status Monitor” on
page 35) provide access to many options.
The Windows printer driver also contains settings for many of
these items. Where items in the printer driver are the same as
those in the menus, and you print documents from Windows, the
settings in the Windows printer driver will override those items in
the menus.
The illustrations in this chapter show Windows XP. Other
Windows versions may appear slightly different, but the
principles are the same.
P
RINTER DRIVER SETTINGS
You can make printer driver settings either from Windows
Printers window (called “Printers and Faxes” in Windows XP) or
from within a Windows application. The driver settings you make
from Windows are essentially default settings and will be
remembered from one Windows session to the next. The driver
settings you make from within a Windows application are those
required for a particular job. In both cases, you can save and
name (on the Setup tab) specific sets of driver settings which can
be recalled for future use.
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RINTING PREFERENCES IN WINDOWS APPLICATIONS
When you choose to print your document from a Windows
application program a Print dialogue box appears. This dialogue
usually specifies the name of the printer on which you will print
your document. Next to the printer name is a Properties button.
W
INDOWS
Printer settings in Windows> 21
When you click Properties a new window opens which contains
a short list of the printer settings available in the driver, which
you can choose for this document. The settings available from
within your application are only those which you may want to
change for specific applications or documents. Settings you
change here will usually only last for as long as the particular
application program is running.
S
ETUP TAB
When you click the Properties
button from your application’s
Print dialogue, the driver window
opens to allow you to specify your
printing preferences for the
current document.
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2
3
4
1.Paper size should be the
same as the page size of
your document (unless
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you wish to scale the
printout to fit another
size), and should also be
the same as the size of
paper you will feed into the printer.
2.You can choose the source of the paper to feed, which
may be Tray 1 (the standard paper tray) or the multi
purpose feeder. You can also click on the appropriate part
of the screen graphic to select your preferred tray.
3.The setting for paper weight should match the type of
paper on which you intend to print.
4.A variety of document finishing options can be selected,
such as normal one page per sheet, or N-up (where N can
be a maximum of 16) for printing scaled down pages at
more than one page per sheet.
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Poster printing will print large pages as tiles spread over
multiple sheets.
5.If you have changed some printing preferences before and
saved them as a set, you can recall them to avoid having
to set them individually each time you need them.
6.A single on-screen button restores the default settings.
Printer settings in Windows> 22
JOB O
PTIONS TAB
3
4
1
2
5
7
8
1.The output resolution of the printed page can be set as
follows.
• The highest quality setting prints at 1200 x 600dpi.
This option requires the most printer memory and
takes the longest to print.
• The normal setting prints at 600 x 600dpi and is
adequate for all but the most discerning applications.
• The draft setting prints at 300 x 300dpi and is suitable
for draft documents, where print quality is less critical.
2.You can print watermark text behind the main page
image. This is useful for marking documents as draft,
confidential, etc.
3.You can select up to 999 copies to print consecutively,
although you will need to top up the paper tray during
such a long print run.
4.Page orientation can be set to either portrait (tall) or
landscape (wide).
5.Your printed pages can be scaled to fit larger or smaller
stationery.
6.Clicking the Advanced button gives you access to further
settings. For example, you can elect to have black areas
printed using 100%K toner (a more matte appearance).
7.A single on-screen button restores the default settings.
8.The quality of photographic images can be improved.
Printer settings in Windows> 23
C
4
OLOUR TAB
1
2
3
5
1.Control over the colour output of your printer may be
performed automatically, or for advanced control, by
manual adjustment. The automatic setting will be
appropriate in most cases. The other options in this
window only become visible when you select a choice
other than Auto. For grayscale printing, the printer runs at
20ppm and all pages are printed in black and white.
2.You can choose from a range of colour matching options,
depending on the image source for your document. For
example, a photograph taken on a digital camera might
require different colour matching from a business graphic
created in a spreadsheet application. Again, for most
general purpose use, Auto is the best choice.
3.Printed output may be made lighter or darker, or the
colours made more saturated and vibrant as required.
4.Black areas may be printed using 100% cyan, magenta
and yellow, giving a more glossy appearance (composite
black), or using only black toner (true black), giving a
more matte appearance. Choosing the Auto setting allows
the driver to make the most appropriate choice based on
image content.
5.A single on-screen button restores the default settings.
Printer settings in Windows> 24
S
ETTING FROM WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL
When you open the driver properties window directly from
Windows, rather than from within an application program, a
somewhat more extensive range of settings is provided. Changes
made here will generally affect all documents you print from
Windows applications, and will be remembered from one
Windows session to the next.
G
ENERAL TAB
1
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1.This area lists some of the main features of your printer.
2.This button opens the same windows as described earlier
for items which can be set from within application
programs. Changes you make here, however, will become
the new default settings for all Windows applications.
3.This button prints a test page to ensure that your printer
is working.
Printer settings in Windows> 25
A
DVANCED TAB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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1.You can specify which times of day your printer will be
available.
2.Indicates current priority, from 1 (lowest) to 99 (highest).
Highest priority documents will print first.
3.Specifies that documents should be spooled (stored in a
special print file) before being printed. The document is
then printed in the background, allowing your application
program to become available more quickly.
4.This specifies that printing should not start until the last
page has been spooled. If your application program needs
a lot of time for further computation in the middle of
printing, causing the print job to pause for more than a
short period, the printer could prematurely assume that
the document has finished. Selecting this option would
prevent that situation, but printing will be completed a
little later, as the start is delayed.
5.This is the opposite choice to the one above. Printing
starts as soon as possible after the document begins
spooling.
6.This specifies that the document should not be spooled,
but printed directly. Your application will not normally be
ready for further use until the print job is complete. This
requires less disk space on your computer, since there is
no spool file.
7.Directs the spooler to check the document setup and
match it to the printer setup before sending the document
to print. If a mismatch is detected, the document is held
Printer settings in Windows> 26
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