Oki C 5400 User Manual

Contents

Ordering Replacement Supplies .................................................... 3

Media Settings ................................................................................... 4

Why Change Media Settings? .........................................................4

Media Settings for Individual Print Jobs ........................................5

Changing Default Media Settings .................................................. 6

Trays 1 & 2 .....................................................................................6

MP Tray ..........................................................................................7

Loading Media .................................................................................10

Trays 1 & 2 ...................................................................................10

Multi-Purpose Tray .......................................................................11

Selecting/Using ................................................................................12

Paper .............................................................................................12

Transparencies ..............................................................................13

Labels ............................................................................................14

Thick Paper ...................................................................................15

Envelopes ......................................................................................16

Oki Print Media ............................................................................17

Ideas for Using Printer Features ..................................................19

Secure Print ....................................................................................... 20

Proof & Print .....................................................................................21

Printing Built-In Reports ................................................................22

Setting Power Save Parameters ...................................................25

Control Panel .................................................................................... 27

Buttons ..........................................................................................27

Lights ............................................................................................28

Clearing Media Jams .......................................................................29

Jam 382 .........................................................................................29

Jam 381 .........................................................................................31

Jams 372 & 380 ............................................................................33

Jams 370, 373 & 383 ....................................................................34

Jam 371 .........................................................................................36

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Jam 391 .........................................................................................37

Jam 392 .........................................................................................38

Jam 390 .........................................................................................39

Changing Toner Cartridges ............................................................40

Error Messages ................................................................................. 42

Service & Support ............................................................................46

Ordering Replacement Supplies

How to Order

• Consult the dealer where you purchased your printer.

•Consult an Oki Data Authorized Sales or Service Dealer. (For the nearest dealer, call 1-800-654-3282.)

• U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands only: Order on the Internet

• U.S. only: Order toll-free by phone at 1-800-654-3282, using VISA MasterCard

• Check office supply catalogs.

www.okidata.com.

, or AmEx®.

Order Numbers

Toner Cartridges, Type C6

Type Color Oki Part No.

Standard Black 42804504

Cyan 42804503

Magenta 42804502

Yellow 42804501

High

Capacity

Black 42127404

Cyan 42127403

Magenta 42127402

Yellow 42127401

Image Drums, Type C6

Color Oki Part No.

Black 42126604

Cyan 42126603

Magenta 42126602

Yellow 42126601

Take Advantage of

OKI®’s Supply Manager

Don’t run out of supplies again!

• Calculates your usage based on information you provide.

• Sends you an email reminder when it’s time to reorder

To register for Supply Manager, go to

www.okidata.com.

Media Settings

Why Change Media

Settings?

Improper media settings:

• cause poor quality printing

• cause flaking

• can damage the printer

Default Media Settings

The Default Setting

The default media weight setting for all trays is Medium.

Changing Defaults

To change the printer’s default settings for print media, see pages 6 and 7.

Resetting to Original

Defaults

Note: The … which appears in these

steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.

To reset the printer menu to its original default settings:

1. Press to enter the Menu

mode.

2. Press …

MAINTENANCE MENU

ENTER

3. Press .

MENU RESET EXECUTE

ENTER

4. Press .

The printer resets and returns to the on-line state.

Media Settings (cont.)

Media Settings for

Individual Print Jobs

If you are printing a job on special media, you can temporarily load the media in a tray and change the media settings for that tray in the driver as you print the job.

Ranges for Printer

Media Weight Settings

Note: To determine if a paper weight

is US Bond or Index, check the metric equivalent. e.g.,

35 lb. US Bond = 132 g/m

35 lb. Index = 64 g/m

For more information, go to

www.paper-paper.com/ weight.html

Media Weight Settings, US Bond

Setting US Bond (Metric)

Light

Medium

Heavy

Ultra Heavy

Media Weight Settings, Index

Setting Index (Metric)

Light

Medium

Heavy

Ultra Heavy

16 to 19 lb.

(60 to 71 g/m

20 to 27 lb.

(75 to 101 g/m

28 to 32 lb.

(105 to 120 g/m

33 to 54 lb.

(124 to 203 g/m

33 to 40 lb.

(60 to 71 g/m

42 to 56 lb.

(75 to 101 g/m

58 to 67 lb.

(105 to 120 g/m

69 to 113 lb.

(124 to 203 g/m

)

Changing Default Media Settings Trays 1 & 2

To Change the Media Weight

Default for Trays 1 & 2

Note: The default media weight

setting for Trays 1 and 2 is Medium.

Note: The … which appears in these

steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.

1. Press to enter the Menu

mode.

2. Press …

MEDIA MENU

ENTER

3. Press .

ENTER

5. Press .

The second line of the display starts blinking.

6. Press …

TRAYX* MEDIAWEIGHT YYYY**

ENTER

OLN INE

7. Press ☛ .

*X = 1 or 2, depending on which tray

you wish to change.

** YYYY = Your choice of media

weights (see page 5):

Tray1 = Light, Medium, Heavy

Tray2 = Light, Medium, Heavy,

Ultra Heavy [maximum 40 lb.]

TRAY1 PAPERSIZE LETTER

4. Press …

TRAYX* MEDIAWEIGHT MEDIUM

Changing Default Media Settings MP Tray

To Set Transparencies

as the Default Media in the MP Tray

Note: For the MP Tray, the default

Media Type setting is Plain.

Note: The … which appears in these

steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.

1. Press to enter the Menu

mode.

2. Press …

MEDIA MENU

ENTER

3. Press .

ENTER

5. Press .

The second line of the display starts blinking.

6. Press …

MPT MEDIATYPE TRANSPARENCY

ENTER

7. Press .

An asterisk appears next to your selection.

MPT MEDIATYPE TRANSPARENCY *

BACK

8. Press .

4. Press …

MPT MEDIATYPE PLAIN *

The setting is engaged and the second line of the display stops blinking.

OLN INE

9. Press .

Changing Default Media Settings MP Tray (cont.)

To Set Heavy Paper,

Labels, or Envelopes as the Default Media in the MP Tray

Note: For the MP Tray, the default

Media Size setting is Letter and the default Media Type setting is Plain.

First, set the Media Size

Note: The … which appears in these

steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.

1. Press to enter the Menu

mode.

2. Press …

MEDIA MENU

4. Press …

MPT PAPER SIZE LETTER *

ENTER

5. Press .

The second line of the display starts blinking.

6. Press …

MP TRAY PAPERSIZE XXXX†

† XXXX represents your media size choice (for envelopes, select

COM-10 ENVELOPE).

ENTER

7. Press , press .

BACK

ENTER

3. Press .

TRAY1 PAPERSIZE LETTER *

The setting is engaged and the second line of the display stops blinking.

8. If you are setting the MP Tray for envelopes:

OLN INE

Press and you are done.

If you are setting the MP Tray for heavy paper or labels, keep going.

Changing Default Media Settings: MP Tray (cont.)

Then, Set the Media Type

(Heavy Paper and Labels Only)

1. Press .

MPT MEDIATYPE PLAIN *

ENTER

2. Press .

The second line of the display starts blinking.

3. Press …

MPT MEDIATYPE YYYY†

† YYYY = LABELS or CARD

STOCK

ENTER

BACK

6. You’re done!

4. Press , press .

The setting is engaged and the second line of the display stops blinking.

OLN INE

5. Press .

The printer goes back on line.

Loading Media Trays 1 & 2

Media Weight Range:

Media Size Range:

Tray 1 Capacity:

Optional Tray 2 Capacity:

Tray 1:16 to 32 lb. US Bond (60 to 120 g/m2)

Tray 2:16 to 47 lb. US Bond (60 to 177 g/m

Letter, Legal-14, Legal-13.5, Legal-13, A4, A5, A6, B5, Executive, Custom (min. 3.94'' x 5.83'' [100 x 148 mm], max. 8.5'' x 14'' [215.9 x 355.6 mm])

300 sheets of 20-lb. paper

530 sheets of 20-lb. paper

)

Loading Media Multi-Purpose Tray

Wei g ht Ra n ge:

Size Range:

Ta ke s:

20 to 54 lb. US Bond (42 to 113 lb. Index, 75 to 203 g/m2 metric)

Min. 3.94" x 5.83" [100 to 148 mm], max. 8.5" x 14" [216 x 356 mm] (Non-standard sizes must be defined in driver before printing: see your on-line User’s Guide [on the Publications CD].)

Banners: 8.25 to 8.5'' [210 to 216 mm] wide by up to 47.25'' [1.2 m] long. Must be fed one sheet at a time.

100 sheets of 20-lb. paper, 50 transparencies, 10 envelopes

Labels: max. feed stack = about 3/8-inch (1 cm) high

Letterhead stationery:

• Single-sided printing: load face up, top edge into printer.

• Double-sided printing: load face down with top edge away from the printer.

Selecting/Using Paper

Sample Ream Label:

Media Weight, US Bond (see page 5) [sometimes given as substance]

Media Weight, Metric: Look for this to confirm US Bond vs Index.

Specifications

Caution!

The ink on pre-printed letterhead stationery must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm

Important!

If you experience curling when printing a file in duplex mode, switch to 28-lb. US Bond paper.

Sizes Feed Tray Exit Tray

• Letter

• Executive

•Legal-14

• Legal-13.5

•Legal-13

•A4, A5, A6

•B5

• Custom

a. Minimum = 3.94" x 5.83"; maximum = 8.5" x 14".

MP Tray Only: banners, one sheet at a time, 8.25 to 8.5 '' wide by up to 47.25'' long

Custom sizes must first be defined in the printer driver.

b. Weight designations in this column are US Bond.

Tray 1

MP Tray Rear Only

Tray 2

(optional)

Top

Rear

Top

Rear

Media Weight

•Light

•Medium

•Heavy

Medium

Heavy

•Light

•Medium

•Heavy

Recommended Media

• Oki 52206101 Bright White Proofing Paper, 32 lb. (see page 17 for

more information)

• Hammermill Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb.

• Xerox 4024, 20 lb.

Selecting/Using Transparencies

Specifications

Caution!

Transparencies must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm

Important!

Use only recommended transparencies.

Usable Sizes

• Letter

•A4

Feed Tray

MP Tray Only

Exit

Media Type

Tray

Rear

Transparency Ignored

Only

Printing Transparencies

For Individual Print Jobs on

Transparencies

Make the following settings in the printer driver as you print the job:

• Source = MP Tray

• Media Size = Letter or A4

• Media Type = Transparency

• Postscript emulation driver only: deselect Media Check:

Windows 2000/XP

Printing Preferences → Advanced → Document Options → Printer Features

→ Media Check = Off.

Windows Me/98

Properties → Setup tab → Device Options → Printer features → Media Check = Off.

Media Weight

Recommended

• OKI 52205701 (see page 18 for more information)

• 3M CG3720

Windows NT 4.0

Properties → Advanced → Document Options → Media Check = Off.

Macintosh OS 9.1+

Job Option → deselect Media Check.

Macintosh 10.1+

Printer Features → Paper Feed Option → deselect Media Check.

Making Transparencies the

Default Print Media

If the MP Tray will normally be loaded with transparencies, set the printer menu as follows (see page 7):

• MP Tray PaperSize = Letter (the default) or A4

• MP Tray MediaType = Transparency

Selecting/Using Labels

Specifications

Insert labels in the Multi-Purpose tray label side up, top edge aimed into the printer.

Caution!

Labels must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm

Usable Sizes

• Letter

•A4

Feed Tray Exit Tray

MP Tray Rear Only Labels

Printing Labels

For Individual Print Jobs on

Labels

Make the following settings in the printer driver as you print the job:

• Source = MP Tray

• Media Size = Letter or A4

• Media Type = Labels

• Postscript emulation driver only: deselect Media Check (see page 13).

Media Type

Media Weight

•Medium

•Heavy

•Ultra Heavy

Recommended

• Avery 5161 White Laser Label, Letter size

• Avery 7162, 7664, 7666 White Laser Label, A4 size

Making Labels the Default

Print Media

If the MP Tray will normally be loaded with labels, set the printer menu as follows (see page 7):

• MP Tray PaperSize - Letter or A4

• MP Tray MediaType = Labels

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