Oki C6150 User Manual

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Copyright © 2008 by Oki Data. All Rights Reserved
C6150 User’s Guide
P/N 59299201, Revision 1.0
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Contents

Notes, Cautions, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Paper (Print Media). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Face up / Straight through / Rear Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Paper, US Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Index Paper (Card Stock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Letterhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Envelope Exit Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Loading Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed) . . . . . . . . . .31
Label Exit Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Transparency Exit Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Paper Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Select in the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Paper Size, Feed, and Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Multi-Purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Choose in the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Tray 1 Duplexing Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Tray 1 Paper Sizes and Exit Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Choose in the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Tray 2 Duplexing Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Tray 2 Paper Sizes and Exit Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray)
[Manual Feed] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Choose in the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
MO Tray Duplexing Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
MP Tray Paper Sizes and Exit Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Auto Tray Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Macintosh OS 10.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Macintosh OS 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Auto Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Printer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Macintosh OS 10.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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Macintosh OS 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Paper Size Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Paper Exit Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Face Down (Top Exit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Face Up (Rear Exit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Trays 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Multi-purpose Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
(MP Tray/Manual Feed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Consumables and Replacement Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Image Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Fusers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Transfer Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Replace a Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Replace an Image Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Replace the Fuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Replace the Belt Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Printer Settings (Menu Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Print a list of the current settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Changing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Example: Power Save Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Lists of Available Settings by Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Information Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Print Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Media Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Color Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
System Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
USB Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Memory Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
System Adjust M\menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Maintenance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Usage Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Menu Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Information, Print, and Media Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Color, System Configuration, and USB Menus . . . . . . .105
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Network and Memory Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
System Adjust and Maintenance Menus . . . . . . . . . . .107
Usage Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Additional Memory (RAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Second Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Display Panel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
If paper jams are frequent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Jam is cleared, but printer does not print. . . . . . . . . . . 120
Jam 370, 373 and 383 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Jam 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Jam 372 and 380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Jam 381 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Jam 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Jam 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Jam 391 and 392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Blurred print (letter edges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Blurred print (one side of page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Fading (in patches). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Fading (Vertical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Light Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Lines, Black (Vertical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Lines, White (Vertical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Shading on unprinted sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Toner rubs off when you rub the printed surface. . . . . .142
Ultra Heavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Cannot configure for USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Cannot print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Application error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
General Protection Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Paper Size Change Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Printer does not go online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Printer makes a strange noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Printer takes a long time to start printing . . . . . . . . . . . .146
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Printing cancels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Printing does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Printing is slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Cleaning Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Printer Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Windows and Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Which Printer Driver to Use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Change Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
All Print Jobs (Default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Single Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Save Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Check to see if saved Driver Settings are used . . . . . . . .153
Restore Default Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Black Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Windows: Individual Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Windows: All Print Jobs (Default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Black Overprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
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Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Black Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Windows, PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Booklets (Binding Print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Collating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Color Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
What this guide describes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Background Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Factors that Affect Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Hue, Brightness, and Saturation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
How To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Color Match Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
List of Color Matching Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Descriptions of Color Matching Methods . . . . . . . . . . .190
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Office Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Graphic Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
No Color Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Grayscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Color Synch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Custom Page Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Custom Size Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Special Print Media (Paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
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Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
(Printing on Both Sides of the Paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Paper Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Paper Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Long Edge vs. Short Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Duplexing Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Windows PostScript: All Print Jobs (Default) . . . . . . . .226
Windows PostScript: Single Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Windows PCL: All Print Jobs (Default) . . . . . . . . . . .227
Windows PCL: Single Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Macintosh OS 10.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Macintosh OS 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Grayscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
N-Up Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Wndows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Print Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Resolution Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Windows, All Print Jobs (Default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Windows, Single Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Save as File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
(Print to File) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Windows, Single Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Windows, All Print Jobs (Default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Toner Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Windows, Single Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Windows, All Print Jobs (Default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Watermarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Windows PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Windows PCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Descriptions of Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Installing the Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Color Correction Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
How to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Change the Pallet Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Adjust the Gamma Value and Hue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Color Swatch Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
How to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Printing Color Swatches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Creating Custom Swatch Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
How to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) Status Box. . . . . .279
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
Display Language Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
How to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Network Printer Status Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Checking the Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Network Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
How to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
PS Gamma Adjuster Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
How to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
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Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
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Notes, Cautions, etc.

Illustrations and components are representative only. Your unit may differ slightly from those pictured in this document.
NOTE
A note appears like this. A note provides additional information to supplement the main text which helps you to use and understand the product.
Important!
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CAUTION!
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WARNING!
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Introduction

Your new printer is designed with advanced features to give you clear, vibrant color printing and crisp black and white pages at high speed on a range of print media.
Features _________________________
Up to 26 pages per minute full color.
Up to 32 pages per minute in black and white.
600 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch) print resolution.
Single Pass Color Digital LED technology.
10 Base-T and 100 Base-TX network connection.
Options __________________________
Additional Memory: see page 109
256 MB or 512 MB
Duplex Unit: see page 110
for automatic two-sided printing
Hard disk drive: see page 110
allows you to use secure (confidential) printing, spool print jobs, and store print jobs for later use
Second Paper Tray: see page 111.
capacity 530 sheets 20-lb. paper
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Parts of the Printer

Front____________________________
c53_01_printerfull.jpg
1. Output Stacker, face down
Standard printed copy delivery point.
Holds up to 250 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m²) paper.
2. Operator Panel
Menu driven operator controls and LCD display panel
3. Paper Tray
Standard paper tray.
Holds up to 300 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m²) paper.
4. Multi-Purpose Tray
Used for feeding transparencies, heavier paper stocks,
envelopes and other special media.
Also for manual feeding of single sheets when required.
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Rear ____________________________
c51_01_backview.jpg
1. On/Off Switch
2. Socket for Power Cord
3. USB Interface
4. Network Interface
5. Duplex Unit
6. Rear Stacker (face up)
Capacity 100 sheets
When the rear paper stacker is folded down, paper exits
the printer through the rear of the printer and is stacked face up.
This is used for labels, heavy print media, envelopes and custom paper sizes.
When used with the Multi-Purpose Tray, the paper path through the printer is essentially straight. This avoids bending the print media around curves in the paper path and makes paper feeding more reliable.
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Paper (Print Media)

General Information ________________
CAUTION!
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.
You need to know three characteristics about any paper (print media) you want to use with your printer:
Typ e
Weight
Size
The type, weight, and size of the paper (print media) determine:
which paper feed tray can be used
Choices are multipurpose tray (MP Tray/manual feed) or Trays 1 - 2
which paper exit path can be used
Choices are face-down or face-up (straight-through)
whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing
For type, see
Paper: US Bond (Metric): see page 20
Paper: Index: see page 22
Letterhead: see page 24
Envelopes: see page 28
Transparencies: see page 32
Labels: see page 30
For weight, refer to the correct paper type. Each paper type has a table (matrix) of paper size, paper weight, paper feed, paper exit, simplex/duplex correlations.
For general information on paper sizes, see “Paper Size, Feed, and Exit” on page 38.
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Driver Settings ____________________

General Information

Select the thickness/type of media on which you are printing a particular job, to produce optimum print results. This setting overrides the setting in the printer menu.
If you are printing on a thick media such as card stock, be sure to select one of the thicker settings (Heavy, Ultra Heavy, Labels1, Labels 2) to get proper fusion of the toner to the page and to prevent possible damage to the printer.
If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
The default printer menu setting is Medium.
Choices are: Printer Setting, Light, Medium, Heavy, Ultra Heavy, Labels1, Labels2, Transparency, Glossy, User Type 1, User Type 2, User Type 3, User Type 4, and User Type 5.

Choices

Choices are: Printer Setting, Light, Medium, Heavy, Ultra Heavy, Labels1, Labels2, Transparency, Glossy, User Type 1, User Type 2, User Type 3, User Type 4, and User Type 5.
Light
16-19 lb. US Bond (64-74 g/m2)
Medium
20-27 lb. US Bond (75-104 g/m2)
Heavy
28-32 lb. US Bond (105-120 g/m2)
58-67 lb. Index
Ultra Heavy
33-54 lb. US Bond (124-203 g/m2)
68-113 lb. Index
If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
Labels1
For labels 0.1 to 0.169 mm thick.
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Labels2
For labels 0.17 to 0.2 mm thick.
Driver Setting Actual Weight Feed Tray Duplexer? Exit Tray
Light 16-19 lb. US Bond
Medium 20-27 lb. US Bond
Heavy 28-32 lb. US Bond
Ultra Heavy
64-74 g/m² 55-64 Kg
75-104 g/m² 65 - 89 Kg
(105-120 g/m²) 90 - 103 Kg
c
33-54 lb. US Bond 121-200 g/m² 104 - 172 Kg
Tray 1 Tray 2
Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray
Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray
Tray 2 MP Tray
a. Face Down Stacker b. Face Up Stacker c. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, try
the Label settings.
d. 47 lb. (177 g/m²) maximum for Tray 2
No
Yes Top
Yes (restricted to 28 lb. maximum)
d
No Rear Only
Top Rear
Rear
Rear Only

Face up / Straight through / Rear Exit

If you are using heavy media, transparencies, envelopes or labels, use the face up (straight through) paper feed path.
a
b
For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended.
Paper is stacked in reverse order.
Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity
depends on paper weight. c53_72_rear3.jpg
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Windows

The normal default for these items is automatic detection.
CAUTION!
1. If type and weight are not correctly set,
• print quality deteriorates
• the fuser roller may be damaged.
2. If the settings in the printer differ from those selected on your computer, the printer does not print. An error message displays.
3. The following printer settings are given as a guide only. Some software applications require the paper feed, size and media settings to be selected from within the application (page setup).
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Under Layout, click Advanced.
6. Under Document Options, Printer Features, click Media
Typ e .
7. Use the drop down list to make your selection. See “Driver Settings” on page 17.
See “Face up / Straight through / Rear Exit” on page 18.
8. Change any other settings as desired.
9. Click OK.
10. The Layout tab screen appears.
11. Change any other settings as desired.
12. Click OK.
13. The main Print screen appears.
14. Change any other settings as desired.
15. Click OK.
16. The document prints.
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Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3

CAUTION!
1. If type and weight are not correctly set,
• print quality deteriorates
• the fuser roller may be damaged.
2. If the settings in the printer differ from those selected on your computer, the printer does not print. An error message displays.
3. The following printer settings are given as a guide only. Some software applications require the paper feed, size and media settings to be selected from within the application (page setup).
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer
Option.
4. At Media Weight, make your selection. See “Driver Settings” on page 17.
See “Face up / Straight through / Rear Exit” on page 18.
5. Change any other settings as desired.
6. Click Print.
Paper, US Bond____________________

General Information

NOTE
To determine if a paper weight is US Bond or Index, check the metric equivalent.
35 lb US Bond = 132 g/m
35 lb Index = 64 g/m
For more information, go to www.paper-paper.com/ weight.html
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The size, weight, and type of the paper (print media) determine:
which paper feed tray can be used
which paper exit path can be used
whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing
Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing.
These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver.
Application settings override driver settings.
Driver settings override printer menu settings.
The best performance is obtained when using paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers. Suitable types include:
Hammermill
®
Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US
Bond (90 g/m²)
Xerox
Oki
®
4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²)
®
52206101 Bright White Proofing Paper, 32 lb. US
Bond (120 g/m
2
)

Recommendations

Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest
information on recommended papers for your printer.
Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources.
• The use of heavily laid or textured paper will seriously affect the life of the image drum and give poor print quality. Print quality can be improved by
changing the media setting to ‘Ultra Heavy.’ However, this will reduce the output speed and prevent the use of the duplex option.
If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
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Avoid:
- Damp, damaged or curled paper.
- Very smooth, shiny or glossy paper.
- Heavily embossed letterhead paper, very rough paper
or paper that has a large grain difference between the two sides.
- Paper with perforations, cut-outs or ragged edges.
- Carbon paper, recycled paper, NCR paper, photosensi-
tive paper, pressure sensitive paper or thermal trans­fer paper.

Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:
Windows: page 19
Macintosh: page 20
Index Paper (Card Stock) ____________

General Information

NOTE
To determine if a paper weight is US Bond or Index, check the metric equivalent.
• 35 lb US Bond = 132 g/m
• 35 lb Index = 64 g/m
For more information, go to www.paper-paper.com/ weight.html
The size, weight, and type of the paper (print media) determine:
which paper feed tray can be used
which paper exit path can be used
whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing
Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing.
These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver.
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Application settings override driver settings.
Driver settings override printer menu settings.
The best performance is obtained when using paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers. Suitable types include:
Hammermill
®
Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US
Bond (90 g/m²)
Xerox
Oki
®
4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²)
®
52206101 Bright White Proofing Paper, 32 lb. US
Bond (120 g/m
2
)

Recommendations

Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest
information on recommended papers for your printer.
Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources.
• The use of heavily laid or textured paper will seriously affect the life of the image drum and give poor print quality. Print quality can be improved by
changing the media setting to ‘Ultra Heavy.’ However, this will reduce the output speed and prevent the use of the duplex option.
If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
Avoid:
- Damp, damaged or curled paper.
- Very smooth, shiny or glossy paper.
- Heavily embossed letterhead paper, very rough paper
or paper that has a large grain difference between the two sides.
- Paper with perforations, cut-outs or ragged edges.
- Carbon paper, recycled paper, NCR paper, photosensi-
tive paper, pressure sensitive paper or thermal trans­fer paper.
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Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:
Windows: page 19
Macintosh: page 20
Letterhead _______________________

General Information

The size, weight, and type of the paper (print media) determine:
which paper feed tray can be used
which paper exit path can be used
whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing
Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing.
These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver.
Application settings override driver settings.
Driver settings override printer menu settings.
When using heavily laid or textured paper
the life of the image drum is seriously shortened
print quality may deteriorate
change the media setting to ‘Ultra Heavy’.
This will improve print quality.
When using ‘Ultra Heavy’:
print speed slows
duplexing cannot be used.
If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
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Recommendations

CAUTION
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.
Only use letterhead designed for color laser printers and photocopiers.
Don’t use very smooth, shiny or glossy paper.
Don’t use heavily embossed headed paper, very rough paper or paper that has a large grain difference between the two sides.
Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer.
Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources.
• The use of heavily laid or textured paper will seriously affect the life of the image drum and give poor print quality. Print quality can be improved by
changing the media setting to ‘Ultra Heavy.’ However, this will reduce the output speed and prevent the use of the duplex option.
If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
Avoid:
- Damp, damaged or curled paper.
- Very smooth, shiny or glossy paper.
- Heavily embossed letterhead paper, very rough paper
or paper that has a large grain difference between the two sides.
- Paper with perforations, cut-outs or ragged edges.
- Carbon paper, recycled paper, NCR paper, photosensi-
tive paper, pressure sensitive paper or thermal trans­fer paper.
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Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:
Windows: page 19
Macintosh: page 20

Loading

Trays 1 and 2
Long edge feed
Face down, top toward the back of the printer.
Letr_lef.bmp
Short edge feed
face down, top to the right
ltrhd_se.jpg
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Loading
Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)
Long edge feed
Face up, top to the back of the printer
manl_le.jpg
Short edge feed
Face up, top to the left
manl_se.jp
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Envelopes ________________________

General Information

Envelopes can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray.
Envelopes can only exit the printer face-up (straight through, rear exit).

Recommendations

CAUTION
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.
Envelopes.jpg
1. Use only recommended envelopes. Oki 52206301 and 52206302
For more information, see “Print Media, Oki“ in your Handy Reference Guide or www.okiprintingsolutions.com.
2. Store envelopes flat and away from
moisture
direct sunlight
heat sources
3. Don’t use envelopes with
windows
metal clasps
self-sealing flaps
damp, damaged or curled paper envelopes
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Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:
Windows: page 19
Macintosh: page 20

Loading

Trays 1 - 2
Envelopes cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.
Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)
Face up (flap side down), top to the left (into the printer)
C96_LoadPaperMPTray_Envelopes_crop.JPG

Envelope Exit Path

If you are using heavy media, transparencies, envelopes or labels, use the face up (straight through) paper feed path.
For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended.
Paper is stacked in reverse order.
Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity
depends on paper weight. c53_72_rear3.jpg
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Labels ___________________________

General Information

Labels can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray.
Labels can only exit the printer face-up (straight through, rear exit).
Avery 5161 White Laser Labels (letter size) work well with your printer.
Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on media for your printer.

Recommendations

CAUTION
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.
Only use labels designed for color laser printers and
photocopiers.
Labels must cover the entire carrier sheet.
The carrier sheet or adhesive must not be exposed to any
part of the printer.

Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:
Windows: page 19
Macintosh: page 20
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Loading Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

NOTE
Labels cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.
Face up (print side up)
Default = long edge feed.
C96_LoadPaperMPTray_Labels_crop.JPG

Label Exit Path

If you are using heavy media, transparencies, envelopes or labels, use the face up (straight through) paper feed path.
For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended.
Paper is stacked in reverse order.
Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity
depends on paper weight.
c53_72_rear3.jpg
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Transparencies ____________________

General Information

Transparencies can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray.
Transparencies can only exit the printer face-up (straight through, rear exit).

Recommendations

CAUTION
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.
1. Only use transparencies designed for color laser printers
and photocopiers.
2. Only use recommended transparencies Oki 52205701
3M CG3720
3. Avoid office transparencies designed for use by hand with marker pens.
These will melt in the fuser and cause damage.

Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:
Windows: page 19
Macintosh: page 20
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Loading

Trays 1 - 2
Transparencies cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.
Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)
Face up (print side up)
Default = long edge feed.
C96_LoadPaperMPTray.jpg

Transparency Exit Path

If you are using heavy media, transparencies, envelopes or labels, use the face up (straight through) paper feed path.
For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended.
Paper is stacked in reverse order.
Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity depends on
paper weight. c53_72_rear3.jpg
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Paper Trays

General Information ________________
You can select
the paper tray used by your print job
if the printer checks whether the size paper loaded in the
selected tray matches that required for the document being printed (Paper Size Check)
if the printer automatically matches the printer job’s paper size to a paper tray (Auto Select)
if a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper (Auto Switching).
The settings for Paper Feed (Paper Tray/Source), Paper Size, Paper Exit, and Paper Weight interact. For more information, see “Paper Size, Feed, and Exit” on page 38.
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Select in the driver _________________

Windows PostScript

1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
6. Under Tray Selection, at Paper Source, click on the arrow
to open the drop down list. Make your selection. Choices are: Automatically select, Multi-purpose tray,
Tray 1, Tray 2, Plain Paper, Letterhead, Transparency, Labels, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper, Card Stock, Rough Paper, Envelopes.
Automatically select
The printer automatically selects the paper tray.
Multi Purpose Tray / Tray1 / Tray 2
Tray 2 appears only if an optional tray is installed.
Select a specific paper tray.
For example:
You are printing a job on special media (letterhead).
Place the media in the Multi Purpose Tray.
Select the Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job.
7. Change any other settings as desired.
8. Click OK.
9. The main Print screen appears.
10. Change any other settings as desired.
11. Click OK.
12. The document prints.
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Windows PCL

1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Setup tab.
6. Under Source, click on the arrow to open the drop down
list. Make your selection. Choices are: Automatically select, Multi-purpose tray,
Tray 1, Tray 2, Plain, Recycled, Letterhead, Bond, Card Stock, Rough, Labels, Transparency
Automatically select
The printer automatically selects the paper tray.
Multi Purpose Tray / Tray1 / Tray 2
Tray 2 appears only if an optional tray is installed.
Select a specific paper tray.
For example:
You are printing a job on special media (letterhead).
Place the media in the Multi Purpose Tray.
Select the Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job.
7. Change any other settings as desired.
8. Click OK.
9. The main Print screen appears.
10. Change any other settings as desired.
11. Click OK.
12. The document prints.
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Macintosh

1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Paper
Source.
4. Make your selection.
Auto
The printer automatically selects the paper tray.
Multi Purpose Tray / Tray1 / Tray 2
Tray 2 appears only if an optional tray is installed.
Select a specific paper tray.
For example:
You are printing a job on special media (letterhead).
Place the media in the Multi Purpose Tray.
Select the Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job.
5. Change any other settings as desired.
6. Click Print.
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Paper Size, Feed, and Exit ___________

Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2

Feed Exit
Paper size Tray 1 Tray 2
Letter (8½ x 11'')
Legal-14 (8½ x 14'')
Legal-13.5 (8½ x 13.5'')
Legal-13 (8½ x 13'')
Executive (7¼ x 10½'')
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (145 x 210 mm)
A6 (105 x 148 mm)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Custom S: min. 3.94 x
c
S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
SNot UsableNot
S, D S, D S, D S, D
5.83'' [100 x 148 mm], D: min. 5.8 x
8.25'' [148 x 210 mm] S, D: max. 8.5 x 14'' [215.9 x
355.6 mm]
S, D S, D S, D
S: min. 3.94 x
5.83'' [100 x 148 mm], D: min. 5.8 x
8.25'' [148 x 210 mm] S, D: max. 8.5 x 14'' [215.9 x
355.6 mm]
a
Top
Usable
S, D Not
Rearb
S
Usable.
a. Use the Top Exit (F ace Do wn Sta cker) on ly for paper up to 47
lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m
2
).
b. Switch to the Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) when you are print-
ing paper heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/
2
m
).
c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides)
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Multi-Purpose Tray

Paper size Feed
MP Tray
Letter 8½ x 11''
Legal-14 8½ x 14''
Legal-13.5 8½ x 13.5''
Legal-13 8½ x 13''
Executive 7¼ x 10½''
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 145 x 210 mm
B5 182 x 257 mm
Envelopes COM-10
Custom Minimum
3.94 to 5.83'' 100 x 148 mm Maximum 8½ x 14'' 216 x 356 mm
Banner
c
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes No
Exit Rear
Exit
a
Top
b
a. Use the Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) for heavy paper,
transparencies, envelopes, and labels.
b. Use the Top Exit (Face Down Stacker) only for paper up to
47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m
2
). c. Banner specifications: – Length: up to 47'' (1.2 m) – Width Range = 8¼ to 8½'' (210 to 215.9 mm) – Weight Range = 28 to 34 lb. US Bond (105 to 128 g/m2) – Path = Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) only – Feed one sheet at a time.
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Tray 1 ___________________________

General Information

Use Tray 1 for regular paper, standard sizes, standard weights.
If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching. See “Auto Switching” on page 49.
Capacity
about 300 sheets (20-lb. [75 g/m²] paper)
Loading
See Loading Paper, “Trays 1 and 2” on page 58.
Exit path
top exit (Face Down Stacker), best for general use
rear exit (Face Up Stacker)
See “Tray 1 Paper Sizes and Exit Paths” on page 41

Choose in the driver

See Paper Trays, “Select in the driver” on page 35.

Tray 1 Duplexing Restrictions

Important!
You can duplex
•paper
•paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m
You cannot duplex
•labels
envelopes
transparencies
paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m
2
metric
2
metric
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Tray 1 Paper Sizes and Exit Paths

Feed Exit
Paper size Tray 1 Tray 2
Letter (8½ x 11'')
Legal-14 (8½ x 14'')
Legal-13.5 (8½ x 13.5'')
Legal-13 (8½ x 13'')
Executive (7¼ x 10½'')
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (145 x 210 mm)
A6 (105 x 148 mm)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Custom S: min. 3.94 x
c
S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
SNot UsableNot
S, D S, D S, D S, D
5.83'' [100 x 148 mm], D: min. 5.8 x
8.25'' [148 x 210 mm] S, D: max. 8.5 x 14'' [215.9 x
355.6 mm]
S, D S, D S, D
S: min. 3.94 x
5.83'' [100 x 148 mm], D: min. 5.8 x
8.25'' [148 x 210 mm] S, D: max. 8.5 x 14'' [215.9 x
355.6 mm]
a
Top
Usable
S, D Not
Rearb
S
Usable.
a. Use the Top Exit (F ace Do wn Sta cker) on ly for paper up to 47
lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m
2
).
b. Switch to the Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) when you are print-
ing paper heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/
2
m
).
c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides)
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Tray 2 ___________________________

General Information

Use Tray 2 for regular paper, standard sizes, standard weights.
If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching. See “Auto Switching” on page 49.
Capacity
about 530 sheets (20-lb. [75 g/m²] paper)
Loading
See Loading Paper, “Trays 1 and 2” on page 58.
Exit path top exit (Face Down Stacker), best for general use rear exit (Face Up Stacker) See “Tray 1 Paper Sizes and Exit Paths” on page 41

Choose in the driver

See Paper Trays, “Select in the driver” on page 35.

Tray 2 Duplexing Restrictions

You can duplex
•paper
•paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m
You cannot duplex
•labels
envelopes
transparencies
paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m
2
metric
2
metric
Important!
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Tray 2 Paper Sizes and Exit Paths

Feed Exit
Paper size Tray 1 Tray 2
Letter (8½ x 11'')
Legal-14 (8½ x 14'')
Legal-13.5 (8½ x 13.5'')
Legal-13 (8½ x 13'')
Executive (7¼ x 10½'')
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (145 x 210 mm)
A6 (105 x 148 mm)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Custom S: min. 3.94 x
c
S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
S, D S, D S, D S, D
SNot UsableNot
S, D S, D S, D S, D
5.83'' [100 x 148 mm], D: min. 5.8 x
8.25'' [148 x 210 mm] S, D: max. 8.5 x 14'' [215.9 x
355.6 mm]
S, D S, D S, D
S: min. 3.94 x
5.83'' [100 x 148 mm], D: min. 5.8 x
8.25'' [148 x 210 mm] S, D: max. 8.5 x 14'' [215.9 x
355.6 mm]
a
Top
Usable
S, D Not
Rearb
S
Usable.
a. Use the Top Exit (F ace Do wn Sta cker) on ly for paper up to 47
lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m
2
).
b. Switch to the Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) when you are print-
ing paper heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/
2
m
).
c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides)
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Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray)
[Manual Feed] ____________________

General Information

Use the Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) for printing card stock, labels, envelopes and transparencies.
If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching. See “Auto Switching” on page 49.
Capacity
stack of media about 3/8'' (10 mm) high
about 10 envelopes
50 transparencies
Loading
print side up, top edge facing into the printer.
See Loading Paper, “Multi-purpose Tray” on page 61.
Exit path
rear exit (Face Up Stacker), best for general use
top exit (Face Down Stacker), with restrictions
See “Tray 1 Paper Sizes and Exit Paths” on page 41
duplex (printing on both sides), with restrictions
See “Tray 1 Duplexing Restrictions” on page 40

Choose in the driver

See Paper Trays, “Select in the driver” on page 35.
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MO Tray Duplexing Restrictions

Important!
You can duplex
•paper
•paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m
You cannot duplex
•labels
envelopes
transparencies
paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m
2
metric
2
metric
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MP Tray Paper Sizes and Exit Paths

Paper size Feed
MP Tray
Letter 8½ x 11''
Legal-14 8½ x 14''
Legal-13.5 8½ x 13.5''
Legal-13 8½ x 13''
Executive 7¼ x 10½''
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 145 x 210 mm
B5 182 x 257 mm
Envelopes COM-10
Custom Minimum
3.94 to 5.83''
100 x 148 mm Maximum 8½ x 14'' 216 x 356 mm
Banner
c
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes No
Exit Rear
Exit
a
Top
b
a. Use the Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) for heavy paper,
transparencies, envelopes, and labels.
b. Use the Top Exit (Face Down Stacker) only for paper up to
47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m
2
).
c. Banner specifications:
– Length: up to 47'' (1.2 m) – Width Range = 8¼ to 8½'' (210 to 215.9 mm) – Weight Range = 28 to 34 lb. US Bond (105 to 128 g/m
2
) – Path = Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) only – Feed one sheet at a time.
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Auto Tray Select ___________________

General Information

Your printer can automatically match the printer job’s paper size to a paper tray (1-5 and Manual Feed [Multipurpose Tray]).
NOTE
The Paper Size for Manual Feed (Multipurpose Tray) must be set through the operator panel for Auto Tray Select to work.
For more information,
Windows, PostScript: see page 47
Windows, PCL: see page 48
Macintosh OS 10.2: see page 48
Macintosh OS 10.3: see page 48

Windows PostScript

For more information, see “General Information” on page 47.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Layout tab.
6. On Paper Quality, next to Paper Source, click
Automatically Select.
7. Change any other settings as desired.
8. Click OK.
9. The main Print screen appears.
10. Change any other settings as desired.
11. Click OK.
12. The document prints.
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Windows PCL

For more information, see “General Information” on page 47.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. On Setup, under Media, beside Source, click
Automatically Select.
6. Change any other settings as desired.
7. Click OK.
8. The main Print screen appears.
9. Change any other settings as desired.
10. Click OK.
11. The document prints.

Macintosh OS 10.2

For more information, see “General Information” on page 47.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. On the Paper Feed panel, select All Pages.
4. Select Automatic Selection.

Macintosh OS 10.3

For more information, see “General Information” on page 47.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. On the Paper Feed panel, select All Pages.
4. Select Automatic Selection.
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Auto Switching ____________________

General Information

NOTE
When a paper tray runs out of paper, the printer automatically switches to the next available paper tray when
• more than one paper tray is installed
and
• AUTO TRAY SWITCH is set to ON.
This setting is in the Tray Configuration Sub Menu of the top level menu Menus.
Refer to “Printer Menu” on page 50.
If you use the Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray, you must set a paper size for the MP Tray through the control panel. See “Changing Settings” on page 91. In the menu, if “Media Type” is set to anything other than “Regular Paper”, you must select a specific “Tray”. You cannot use Automatic Selection.
If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching.
This feature is enabled either through the printer menu or the printer driver.
Application settings override driver settings.
Driver settings override printer menu settings.
For more information,
Printer Menu: see page 50
Windows, PostScript: see page 47
Windows, PCL: see page 51
Macintosh OS 10.2: see page 52
Macintosh OS 10.3: see page 52
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Printer Menu

This function is enabled in the Print Menu.
The factory default is ON.
To change the setting:
C53_Panel.eps
1. Press MENU + repeatedly until you see
PRINT MENU AUTO TRAY SWITCH
2. Press ENTER.
3. Press MENU + repeatedly until you see
PRINT MENU AUTO TRAY SWITCH
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press MENU + and/or MENU – repeatedly until you see the
desired setting (ON or OFF).
6. Press ENTER to select the new setting.
7. Press ON LINE to exit the menu and return the printer to
standby.

Windows PostScript

For more information, see “General Information” on page 49.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Layout tab.
6. Click Advanced.
Print.
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7. Under Document Options, Printer Features, next to Tray Switch, select ON.
8. Change any other settings as desired.
9. Click OK.
10. The main Print screen appears.
11. Change any other settings as desired.
12. Click OK.
13. The document prints.

Windows PCL

For more information, see “General Information” on page 49.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Setup tab.
6. Click Paper Feed Options.
7. Click in the box next to Media Check.
If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.
Print.
If the box is empty, the feature is OFF.
8. Change any other settings as desired.
9. Click OK.
10. The Setup tab screen appears.
11. Change any other settings as desired.
12. Click OK.
13. The main Print screen appears.
14. Change any other settings as desired.
15. Click OK.
16. The document prints.
17.
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Macintosh OS 10.2

For more information, see “General Information” on page 49.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File
3. On the Paper Feed panel, select All Pages.
4. Select Automatic Selection.
Print.

Macintosh OS 10.3

For more information, see “General Information” on page 49.
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File
3. O pe n t h e d ro p- d o wn li st b e l ow Pr es e t s. Se le c t P ri nt er O p ti on .
4. At Auto tray switch, make your selection.
If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.
If the box is empty, the feature is OFF.
5. Change any other settings as desired.
6. Click Print.
Print.
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Paper Size Check __________________

General Information

If Paper Size Check is turned on (enabled), the printer checks whether the size paper loaded in the selected tray matches that required for the document being printed.
For more information,
Windows, PostScript: see page 53
Windows, PCL: see page 54
Macintosh: see page 54

Windows PostScript

1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Layout tab.
6. Click Advanced.
7. Under Document Options, Printer Features, click Media
Check.
8. Change any other settings as desired.
9. Click OK.
10. The Layout tab screen appears.
11. Change any other settings as desired.
12. Click OK.
13. The main Print screen appears.
14. Change any other settings as desired.
15. Click OK.
16. The document prints.
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Windows PCL

1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Setup tab.
6. Click Paper Feed Options.
7. Click in the box next to Media Check.
If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.
If the box is empty, the feature is OFF.
8. Change any other settings as desired.
9. Click OK.
10. The Setup tab screen appears.
11. Change any other settings as desired.
12. Click OK.
13. The main Print screen appears.
14. Change any other settings as desired.
15. Click OK.
16. The document prints.

Macintosh

1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Click File Print.
3. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer
Option.
4. Make your selection for Paper size check.
If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.
If the box is empty, the feature is OFF.
5. Change any other settings as desired.
6. Click Print.
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Paper Exit Paths

Face Down (Top Exit) _______________
CAUTION!
Don’t open or close the rear paper exit while printing.
If you do, it may cause a paper jam. Always use the face up (rear) stacker [straight
through exit path] for thick paper (card stock etc.).
Capacity
up to 250 sheets of standard paper
20-lb. US Bond
42 lb. Index, 75 g/m² metric
Paper Weights
up to 47 lb. US Bond
98 lb. Index, 176 g/m² metric
Print Sequence
Pages are printed in reading order
Page 1 first; last page on top, facing down
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Face Up (Rear Exit) ________________
CAUTION!
Don’t open or close the rear paper exit while printing.
If you do, it may cause a paper jam. Always use the face up (rear) stacker [straight through exit path] for thick paper (card stock etc.).
c53_72_rear3.jpg
Open the face up stacker at the rear of the printer and pull out the tray extension.
When the face up stacker is open, paper exits via this path, regardless of driver settings.
Capacity up to 100 sheets of standard paper 20 lb. US Bond (42 lb. Index, 75 g/m²)
NOTE
Always use this stacker and the Multi-Purpose Tray for paper stocks heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 176 g/m² metric).
Paper Weights up to 54 lb. US Bond (113 lb. Index 203 g/ m² metric)
Print Sequence: Papers are printed face up.
For multi-page documents, select “Reverse print order” in your application Print dialog box (Click
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File Print → Options) This puts the printed stack in the correct order.
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Loading Paper

Trays 1 and 2 _____________________
NOTE
If you have the optional second paper tray installed:
• If you are printing from the 1st (upper) tray, you can pull out the 2nd (lower) tray and reload it while the printer is printing.
• If you are printing from the 2nd (lower) tray,
do not pull out the 1st (upper) tray while printing. This will cause a paper jam.
1. Remove the paper tray from the printer.
c53_11_opntra.jpg
2. Fan the paper to be loaded at the edges (1) and in the middle (2). Then tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to make it flush again (3).
Fan Paper.eps
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3. Load paper print side down. Make sure the rear stopper (1) and paper guides (2) are snug against the paper.
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NOTE
Load letterhead paper face down. The top edge is aimed towards the front of the printer.
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4. Gently close the paper tray.
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NOTE
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 (except as described above for the 2nd tray).
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Multi-purpose Tray _________________

(MP Tray/Manual Feed)

NOTE
The MP Tray will take
• a stack of media about 3/8'' (10 mm) high
• about 10 envelopes
• about 50 transparencies.
Do not exceed the 3/8'' (10 mm) media stack height.
1. Open the MP Tray. c53_40_mptrayopen1_crop.jpg
c53_41_mptrayopen2_crop.jpg c53_42_mptrayopen3_crop.jpg
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2. Press down on the loading platform.
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3. Load the print media. Adjust the guides (1) to the size media being used.
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Letterhead
Single-sided printing
load with pre-printed side up and the top edge into the printer.
Double-sided printing (duplex)
load with pre-printed side down and top edge away from the printer (duplex unit must be installed).
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Envelopes
Load print side up (flap down) with top edge to the left and short edge into the printer.
You cannot duplex envelopes.
4. Press the blue tray latch (1) toward the paper stack to lift the paper platform into the feed position.
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Consumables and Replacement
Supplies
Part Numbers _____________________

Toner

Color Capacoity P/N
Black 8K 43865720
Cyan 6K 43865719
Magenta 6K 43865718
Yellow 6K 43865717

Image Drums

Color P/N
Black 43381720
Cyan 43381719
Magenta 43381718
Yellow 43381717

Fusers

Voltage P/N
120V 43853101
230V 43853102

Transfer Belt

P/N 43363411
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Replace a Toner Cartridge ___________
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REPLACE TONER nnn: zzzz TONER EMPTY
nnn: ZZZZ =
410: YELLOW
411: MAGENTA
412: CYAN
413: BLACK
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1. Press the cover release. Open the printer’s top cover fully. c53_02_opencvr.jpg
WARNING!
If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it.
2. Note the positions of the four cartridges: Cyan (1),
Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4).
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3. Pull the colored toner release lever on the cartridge to be replaced towards the front of the printer.
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Shown: replacement of the black toner cartridge
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4. Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge. Then, pull the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end. Remove the toner cartridge. Discard it in accordance with your local regulations.
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Install a New Toner Cartriodge
5. Unpack the new toner cartridge. Gently shake it from
side to side to loosen and distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
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6. Remove the adhesive tape from the underside of the cartridge.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the toner release lever until the toner cartridge is installed in the image drum. If you do, it will open the toner release slot and spill toner.
7. Hold the cartridge by its top center with the colored
release lever to the right. Insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the image drum. Push it firmly
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against the spring on the drum unit.c53_80_tonrout.jpg
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8. Lower the right end of the cartridge into the image drum unit. Press it firmly down in place. Then, push the
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colored lock lever back to open the toner slot and lock it in place. c53_75_tonrlvrclose.jpg
IMPORTANT!
The lever should move easily. If it does not, STOP! Push down on the toner cartridge to be sure that it is
properly seated in the image drum. Press back on the lever again.
To avoid toner spillage, DO NOT open the toner release lever until the toner cartridge is firmly seated in the image drum.
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9. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Ge nt l y w ip e t h e L ED .
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10. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg
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Replace an Image Drum _____________
c53_31_drumREV.jpg and c53_30_single_toner.JPG
REPLACE IMAGE DRUM nnn: ZZZZ DRUM LIFE
nnn: ZZZZ =
350: YELLOW
351: MAGENTA
352: CYAN
353: BLACK
Important!
You must replace the toner cartridge when you replace the image drum. The life expectancy of the cartridge will be reduced as the toner charges the new drum.
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1. Press the cover release and open the top cover fully.
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WARNING!
If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it.
2. Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4).
c53_09_lidup.jpg
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3. Lift the image drum, complete with its toner cartridge, out of the printer. Discard it in accordance with your local regulations. c53_53_drumremove.jpg
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4. Unpack the new image drum.
CAUTION!
Image drum handling The image drum contains toner. To avoid spilling
toner, be careful to keep it upright.
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CAUTION!
The green surface at the base of each image drum is very delicate and light sensitive.
Do not touch the green surface.
Never expose the drum to direct sunlight or to very bright room lighting.
Do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes.
If the image drum must be out of the printer for longer than 5 minutes, place the image drum inside a black plastic bag or carefully place it in a drawer or cabinet to keep it away from light.
5. Grasp the white tape tab and peel the tape off the drum.
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6. Remove the paper sheet. c53_26removepaper.jpg
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7. Remove the clear plastic film.
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8. If present, remove the silica gel pack.
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9. Place the image drum in the printer.
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10. Remove the orange drum seal.
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11. Install the new toner cartridge in the image drum.
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c53_05_remv_tape_CROP.jpg
c53_80_tonrout_CROP.JPG
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12. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED.
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13. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg
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Replace the Fuser __________________
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REPLACE FUSER 354: FUSER LIFE
WARNING!
If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it.
Handle the fuser with extreme care. Hold it only by its handle, which is only mildly warm to the touch.
If in doubt, switch the printer off. Wait at least 10 minutes for the fuser to cool before opening the printer cover.
1. Press the cover release. Fully open the printer’s top
cover. c53_02_opencvr.jpg
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2. Pull the two blue fuser lock levers (1) towards the front of the printer.
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3. Hold the fuser by its handle. Lift the fuser out of the printer. If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface which will not be damaged by heat. After letting the fuser cool down, discard it. c53_60_fuser2.jpg
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4. Remove the new fuser from its packaging. Remove any packing tape.
5. Push the orange transport lock to the left to release it. You’ll hear it snap. Remove it.
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6. Hold the new fuser by the handle. The fuser pressure release lever (1) should be on the right. Lower the fuser into the printer. c53_60a_fuser2.jpg
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7. Push the two blue retaining levers (1) toward the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place.
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8. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg
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Replace the Belt Unit _______________
REPLACE BELT 355: BELT LIFE
The belt unit is located under the four image drums.
1. Press the cover release and open the top cover fully.
c53_02_opencvr.jpg
WARNING!
If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it.
2. Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). It is essential that
they go back in the correct order!
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3. Lift each of the image drum units out of the printer. Place them on a flat surface in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light.
CAUTION!
The green surface at the base of each image drum is very delicate and light sensitive.
Do not touch the green surface.
Never expose the drum to direct sunlight or to very bright room lighting.
Do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes.
If the image drum must be out of the printer for longer than 5 minutes, place the image drum inside a black plastic bag or carefully place it in a drawer or cabinet to keep it away from light.
4. Locate the two blue locks (1) and the handle (2).
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5. Turn the two locks about 45° counterclockwise to release the belt. c53_49_belt2.jpg
6. Pull up the handle and lift the belt unit out of the printer.
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7. Unpack the new belt unit. Hold it with the blue handle toward the front of the printer.
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8. Place the drive gear at the back of the belt unit in the gear at the left rear corner of the printer. Lower the belt unit into the printer. c53_51_belt4.jpg
9. Turn the two belt locks about 45° clockwise to secure the belt unit in place. c53_48_belt1.jpg
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10. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer (1 = Cyan, 2 = Magenta, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black).
It is essential that they go back in the correct order! c53_09_lidup.jpg
11. Close and latch the top cover.
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Printer Settings (Menu Settings)

This section lists the menus accessed via the controls on the printer’s operator panel and displayed in the LCD window.
Many of these settings can be overridden by settings in the printer driver. However, several of the driver settings can be left at “Printer Setting,” which will then default to the settings entered in these printer menus
Print a list of the current settings _____
NOTE
.. = keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
To print a list of the current menu settings:
1. Press +
INFORMATION MENU
2. Press ENTER
PRINT MENU MAP Execute
3. Press ENTER.
4. The Menu Map prints. The printer goes back on line.
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Changing Settings

1. Press + to enter the menu mode.
2. Press +/ – to scan through the available menus until the
menu you wish to enter appears on the display.
NOTE
The menus and their various listings vary depending on which options you have installed on your printer.
3. Press ENTER to enter the menu.
4. Use +/ – to move up and down through the items in the
selected menu. When the item you want to change is displayed, press ENTER to edit that item.
5. Use +/ – to move up and down through the available settings for this item.
6. When the setting you wish to use appears on the display, press ENTER.
An asterisk (*) appears next to the setting. The setting flashes.
7. To f i ni s h:
a. If you are through making settings in the menu, press ON LINE to
engage the setting and exit the menu.
b. If you wish to make additional changes in the menu, press BACK
to engage the setting.
–To change another setting in the same menu, use +/
– to move through the list of menu items to the one you wish to change, then follow steps 5 though 7.
–To change the setting for an item in a different menu,
press BACK again, then follow steps 2 through 7.
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Example: Power Save Time

To change the time interval for the printer to wait before going into Power Save mode (default setting is 60 MIN):
1. Press + to enter the menu mode.
2. Press + and/or – repeatedly until you see
SYS CONFIG MENU
3. Press ENTER to go into the Sys Config Menu.
POW SAVE TIME 60 MIN *
4. Press ENTER to select the Power Save Time item.
The value on the second line of the display begins flashing.
POW SAVE TIME 60 MIN *
5. Press + repeatedly until the interval (e.g., 240 MIN) you wish to select appears on the second line.
POW SAVE TIME 240 MIN
6. Press ENTER to select the new setting:
An asterisk appears on the second line of the display.
POW SAVE TIME 240 MIN *
7. Press ON LINE to engage the new setting and to exit the menu.
The printer returns to standby mode.
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Reset to Factory Defaults ____________
NOTE
= 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
3. Press ENTER.
MENU RESET Execute
4. Press ENTER.
5. The printer resets and returns to the on-line state.
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Lists of Available Settings by Menu ____

Information Menu

Item Action Explanation
PRINT MENU MAP EXECUTE Prints the MenuMap (menu listing)
with current settings shown. Information about your printer is also shown at the top of each MenuMap page.
DEMO1 EXECUTE Prints the built-in Demo page.

Print Menu

Notes:
Factory default settings are shown in bold.
Settings with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed.
Item Settings Explanation
COPIES 1 to 999 Enter the number of copies of a
document to be printed.
DUPLEX
PAPER FEED TRAY1
AUTO TRAY SWITCH
TRAY SEQUENCE
MP TRAY USAGE
ON
OFF
TRAY2† MP TRAY
ON
OFF
DOWN
UP PAPER FEED TRAY
DO NOT USE
WHEN MISMATCHXXX
Enables or disables duplex printing.
Selects the default tray for paper feed.
If two trays contain identical print media, the printer can switch to an alternate tray when the current tray runs out in the middle of a print job.
Sets the sequence in which the printer will seek an alternate tray with the same media size should the currently selected tray run out of media while printing a job.
If a document to be printed demands a paper size not installed in the selected tray, the printer can automatically feed from the Multi-Purpose Tray instead. If this function is not enabled, the printer will stop and request that the correct size be loaded.
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Item Settings Explanation
MEDIA CHECK
MONO­PRINT SPEED
ENABLE
DISABLE
AUTO SPEED COLOR SPEED
Set to DISABLE if you do not wish the printer to check to see if the size paper loaded in the selected tray matches that required for the document being printed.
Sets the print engine speed. If you are printing only color documents, switch to COLOR SPEED. AUTO SPEED sets the speed of printing based on whether the first page is color or monochrome.

Media Menu

Notes:
Factory default settings are shown in bold.
Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate
option is installed.
Item Settings Explanation
TRAY1 PAPERSIZE A4, A5, A6, B5,
LEGAL14, LEGAL13.5, LEGAL13, LETTER, EXECUTIVE, CUSTOM
TRAY1 MEDIATYPE PLAIN
LETTERHEAD BOND RECYCLED ROUGH
TRAY1 MEDIAWEIGHT
TRAY2 PAPERSIZE† A4, A5, B5, LEGAL14,
LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY, ULTRA HEAVY
LEGAL13.5, LEGAL13, LETTER, EXECUTIVE, CUSTOM
Defines the size of paper loaded in Tray 1.
Defines the type of media loaded in Tray 1. This will help the printer to adjust its internal operating parameters, such as engine speed and fusing temperature.
Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in the tray. See “Driver Settings” on page 17. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
Defines the size of paper loaded in optional Tray 2.
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Item Settings Explanation
TRAY2 MEDIATYPE† PLAIN, LETTERHEAD,
BOND, RECYCLED, ROUGH
TRAY2 MEDIAWEIGHT†
MPT PAPERSIZE LETTER, EXECUTIVE,
MPT PAPERTYPE PLAIN, LETTERHEAD,
MPT MEDIAWEIGHT MEDIUM, HEAVY,
UNIT OF MEASURE MILLIMETER
X-DIMENSION 3 to 8.5 INCH
Y-DIMENSION 5 to 35.5 INCH
LIGHT, MEDIUM HEAVY, ULTRA HEAVY
LEGAL14, LEGAL13.5, LEGAL13, A4, A5, A6, B5, CUSTOM, COM-9 ENVELOPE, COM-10 ENVELOPE, MONARCH ENV, DL ENVELOPE, C5 ENVELOPE
TRANSPARENCY, LABELS, BOND, RECYCLED, CARD STOCK, ROUGH
ULTRA HEAVY
INCH
Default = 8.5 INCH
Default = 11 INCH
,
Defines the type of media loaded in optional Tray 2.
Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in the tray. See “Driver Settings” on page 17. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
Defines the size of paper to be fed from the Multi-Purpose Tra y.
Defines the type of media to be fed from the Multi-Purpose Tray so that the printer can adjust its internal parameters for the media.
Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in the tray. See “Driver Settings” on page 17. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings.
Defines the unit of measure for the next two items.
Defines the width of paper defined by the “CUSTOM” settings.
Defines the length of paper defined by the “Custom” settings. Note that media of up to 47'' (1.2 m) in length can be fed one sheet at a time from the Multi-Purpose Tray- for banner printing.
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Color Menu

Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold.
The printer automatically adjusts color balance and density at appropriate intervals, optimizing the printed output for bright white paper viewed in natural daylight conditions.
The items on this menu provide a means of changing the default settings for special or particularly difficult print jobs. Settings revert to their default values when the next print job is complete.
Item Settings Explanation
DENSITY CONTROL
ADJUST DENSITY [EXECUTE] Selecting this will perform the auto
AJST REGISTRATION
C REG FINE ADJUST M REG FINE ADJUST Y REG FINE ADJUST
AUTO
MANUAL
[EXECUTE] Performs automatic color registration
-3 to + 3 in increments of 1 Default = 0
AUTO = image density is automatically adjusted:
•at power on
• when a new image drum or toner cartridge is installed
• at intervals of 100, 300 and 500 drum counts
Auto adjustment takes up to 55 seconds. Switch to manual only if you wish to initiate Density Control manually using the printer menu.
density set up.
adjustment. Normally this is done at power on and when the top cover is opened and then closed. This process accurately aligns the cyan, magenta and yellow images to the black image.
Performs fine adjustment of image timing in relation to the black image component. A positive setting will darken the color; a negative setting will lighten the color.
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System Configuration Menu

Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold.
Items Settings Explanation
POW SAVE TIME
CLEARABLE WARNING
MANUAL TIMEOUT
WAIT TIMEOUT 5 to 300 SEC
LOW TONER CONTINUE
JAM RECOVERY ON
ERROR REPORT ON
5 15 30 60 240
ON JOB
OFF 30
60
Default = 90 seconds
STOP
OFF
OFF
Adjusts the time before the printer automatically switches into power saving mode. In this mode power consumption is reduced, but when a job is sent the printer will require a warm-up time of up to 1 minute before printing can begin.
When ON, non-critical warnings, such as requests for a different paper size, can be cleared by pressing the ON LINE button. When set to JOB, they are only cleared when the print job resumes.
Specifies how many seconds the printer will wait for paper to be fed before cancelling the job.
Specifies how many seconds the printer will wait when received data pauses before forcing a page eject.
Specifies whether the printer should continue printing after a low toner condition is detected. If you change this to STOP, when low toner is detected, the printer goes off line.
Specifies whether the printer should perform jam recovery after a paper jam has occurred. If ON, the printer will attempt to print again any pages lost due to a paper jam once the jam has been cleared.
Change this to ON if you wish the printer to print the error details when an error occurs.
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USB Menu

Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold.
Item Settings Explanation
SOFT RESET ENABLE
SPEED 480Mbps
SERIAL NUMBER
DISABLE
12Mbps
ENABLE
DISABLE
Enables or disables the SOFT RESET command.
Sets the maximum transfer speed for the USB interface.
ENABLE allows your computer to identify the printer by its USB interface serial number.

Network Menu

Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold.
Item Settings Explanation
TCP/IP ENABLE
NETBEUI ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SET
IP ADDRESS xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
SUBNET MASK xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
GATEWAY ADDRESS
Factory Default [EXECUTE] Initializes the network card.
DISABLE
DISABLE
AUTO
MANUAL
Default =
198.168.100.100
Default =
255.255.255.000
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default =
192.168.100.254
Enables or disables this network protocol.
Enables or disables this network protocol.
Change this to Manual to specify the IP address through the front panel (see next entry). Required for non-DHCP networks.
Current assigned IP address. To change:
•Press ENTER.
•Use
+/ keys to increment first
octet.
• Press ENTER to move on to the next octet.
• Repeat for each octet.
•Press ENTER to register the new address.
Current assigned subnet mask. To change, proceed as above.
Current assigned gateway address. To change, proceed as above.
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Item Settings Explanation
WEB/IPP ENABLE
DISABLE
TELNET ENABLE
DISABLE
FTP ENABLE
SNMP ENABLE
LAN NORMAL
HUB LINK SETTING
DISABLE
DISABLE
SMALL
AUTO NEGOTIATE
100BASE-TX FUL 100BASE-TX HALF 10BASE-T FULL 10BASE-T HALF
Enables or disables Web config. facility and Internet Printing Protocol. This item will not appear in the menu if TCP/IP is set to DISABLE.
Enables or disables Telnet config. facility. This item will not appear in the menu if TCP/IP is set to DISABLE.
Enables or disables communication via FTP. This item will not appear in the menu if TCP/IP is set to DISABLE.
Enables or disables SNMP protocol.
Normal = Global network Small = Local network
Sets full or half duplex for communication via a network hub.

Memory Menu

Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold.
Item Settings Explanation
RECEIVE BUF SIZE
AUTO
0.5MB 1MB 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB
Sets the size of the receive buffer.
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