Oki C8800 User Manual 3

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C8800 User’s Guide P/N 59297701, Revision 1.0 June, 2007

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Contents

Document Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Trademark Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Need Help? Visit our Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes, Cautions, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Parts of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Paper (Print Media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Paper, US Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Paper, Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Letterhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Paper Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Select in the driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Paper Size, Feed, and Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tray 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Tray 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray)

[Manual Feed] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Auto Tray Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Auto Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Paper Size Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Paper Exit Paths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Face Down (Top Exit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Face Up (Rear Exit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Trays 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Multi-purpose Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Consumables and Replacement Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Life Expectancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Replace a Toner Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Replace an Image Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Replace the Fuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Replace the Belt Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Printer Settings

(Menu Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Print a list of the current settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Changing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Lists of Available Settings by Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Additional Memory (RAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Second Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Image Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Fuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Display Panel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Application error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

General Protection Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Paper Size Change Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Printer does not go online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Printer makes a strange noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Printer takes a long time to start printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Printing cancels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Printing does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Printing is slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Which Printer Driver to Use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Change Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Save Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Check to see if saved Driver Settings are used . . . . . . . . . 157

Restore Default Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Black Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 8

Black Overprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Black Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Booklets (Binding Print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Collating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Color Matching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Color Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Cover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Cover Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Custom Page Sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Fine Lines Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Grayscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

N-Up Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Print Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Save as File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Scale to page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Toner Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Watermarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Accessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Descriptions of Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Installing the Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Color Correction Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Color Swatch Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Display Language Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Network Printer Status Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Network Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

PS Gamma Adjuster Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

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Notes, Cautions, etc.

Illustrations____________________________

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! An important message appears like this. An important message provides supplemental information which can prevent potential problems.

CAUTION! A caution appears like this. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage.

WARNING! A warning appears like this. A warning provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of personal injury.

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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 me d i a.

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 117

256 MB or 512 MB

• Duplex Unit: see page 118 for automatic two-sided printing

• Hard disk drive: see page 119 allows you to use secure (confidential) printing, spool

print jobs, and store print jobs for later use

• Second Paper Tray: see page 120 capacity 530 sheets 20-lb. paper

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Parts of the Printer

Front _________________________________

Printer Front-Right.eps

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.

5. On/Off Switch

6. Front cover release lever

7. Multi-purpose tray release leve r

8. Top cover release button

9. Paper Size

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Rear__________________________________

Printer Rear-Right Tray Open.eps

1. On/Off Switch

2. Socket for Power Cord

3. Network Interface

The Network Interface has a protective “plug” which must be removed before connection can be made.

4. USB 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.

7. Parallel port

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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:

• Type

• 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 18

• Paper: Index: see page 20

• Letterhead: see page 22

• Envelopes: see page 26

• Transparencies: see page 31

• Labels: see page 29

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 37.

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Driver Settings _________________________

General Information

Select the thickness/type of media on whic h 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, Ligh t, Med i um , Heav y, U lt ra

Heavy, Labels1, Labels2, Transparency, Glossy, User Type 1, User Type 2, User Type 3, User Type 4, and User Type 5.

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Choices

Choices are: Printer Setting, Ligh t, Med i um , Heav y, U lt ra 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.

Labels2

For labels 0.17 to 0.2 mm thick.

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Matrix: Driver Setting, Actual Weight, Paper

Tray, Duplex Option, and Paper Exit

Driver Setting

Light 16-19 lb. US Bond

Medium 20-27 lb. US Bond

Heavy 28-32 lb. US Bond

Ultra Heavy

Actual Weight

64-74 g/m² 55-64 Kg

75-104 g/m² 65 - 89 Kg

(105-120 g/m²) 90 - 103 Kg

33-54 lb. US Bond 121-200 g/m² 104 - 172 Kg

Feed Tray

Tray 1 Tray 2

Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray

Tray 2 MP Tray

Exit Tray

Duplexer?

Yes Top

Yes (restricted to 28 lb. maximum)

No Rear Only

Top Rear

Rear

Rear Only

a. Face Down Stacker b. Face Up Stacker c. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion,

you can try the Label settings.

d. 47 lb. (177 g/m²) maximum for Tray 2

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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.

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.

F9_15.eps

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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

Type.

7. Use the drop down list to make your selection.

See “Driver Settings” on page 12. See “Face up / Str aight through / Rear Exit” on page 15.

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 12. See “Face up / Str aight through / Rear Exit” on page 15.

5. Change any other settings as desired.

6. Click Print.

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Paper, US Bond _________________________

General Information

NOTE: To determine if a paper weight is U S B ond 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. 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

)

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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,

photosensitive paper, pressure sensitive paper or

thermal transfer paper.

Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:

Windows: page 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17

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Paper, Index ___________________________

General Information

NOTE: To determine if a paper weight is U S B ond 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. 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

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

Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US

)

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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,

photosensitive paper, pressure sensitive paper or

thermal transfer paper.

Driver Settings

To select a paper type in the driver, see:

Windows: page 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17

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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 te xtured 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,

photosensitive 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 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17

Loading

Trays 1 and 2

Long edge feed

Face down, top toward the back of the printer.

Letr_lef.jpg

Short edge feed

face down, top to the right

ltrhd_se.jpg

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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 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17

Loading

Trays 1 - 2

Envelopes cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.

Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

Face up (flap side down), top edge to the left, and short edge into the printer.

Fig1_008_env.eps

Paper Exit

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.

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• Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity

depends on paper weight.

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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 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17

Loading

Trays 1 - 2

Labels cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.

Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

Face up (print side up)

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Default = long edge feed.

Fig1_008_labls.eps

Paper Exit

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.

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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 tr ansparencies 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 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17

Loading

Trays 1 - 2

Transparencies cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.

Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

Face up (print side up)

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Default = long edge feed.

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Paper Exit

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.

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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 th e 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 37.

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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: MPT, Tray 1, Tray 2

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: MPT, Tray 1, Tray 2

Multi Purpose Tray / Tray1 / Tray 2

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

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

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]

Top

Usable

S, D Not Usable.

Rearb

a. Use the Top Exit (Face Down Stacker) only for paper up to 47

lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m

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/

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

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No

Exit Rear

Exit

Top

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

). 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 52.

• Capacity about 300 sheets (20-lb. [75 g/m²] paper)

• Loading See Loading Paper, “Trays 1 and 2” on page 65.

• Exit path top exit (Face Down Stacker), best for general use

rear exit (Face Up Stacker)

See “Paper Sizes and Exit Paths” on page 41.

duplex (printing on both sides), with restrictions

See “Duplexing Restrictions” on page 40.

Choose in the driver

See Paper Trays, “Select in the driver” on page 34.

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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

metric

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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

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]

Top

Usable

S, D Not Usable.

Rearb

a. Use the Top Exit (Face Down Stacker) only for paper up to 47

lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m

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/

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 52.

• Capacity about 530 sheets (20-lb. [75 g/m²] paper)

• Loading See Loading Paper, “Trays 1 and 2” on page 65.

• Exit path top exit (Face Down Stacker), best for general use

rear exit (Face Up Stacker)

See “Paper Sizes and Exit Paths” on page 44.

duplex (printing on both sides), with restrictions

See “Duplexing Restrictions” on page 43.

Choose in the driver

See Paper Trays, “Select in the driver” on page 34.

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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

metric

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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

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]

Top

Usable

S, D Not Usable.

Rearb

a. Use the Top Exit (Face Down Stacker) only for paper up to 47

lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m

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/

c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides)

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Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray)

[Manual Feed] _________________________

General Information

This tray is also called the manual feed tray. 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 52.

• 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 68.

• Exit path rear exit (Face Up Stacker), best for general use top exit (Face Down Stacker), with restrictions

See “Paper Sizes and Exit Paths” on page 47.

duplex (printing on both sides), with restrictions

See “Duplexing Restrictions” on page 46.

Choose in the driver

See Paper Trays, “Select in the driver” on page 34.

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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

metric

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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

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No

Exit Rear

Exit

Top

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

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

) – 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 49 Windows, PCL: see page 50 Macintosh OS 9.x: see page 51 Macintosh OS 10.1 & 10.2: see page 51 Macintosh OS 10.3: see page 51

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Windows PostScript

For more information, see “General Information” on page 48.

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. Next:

Windows 98 / Me : On Settings, next to Paper Source, click Automatically Select.

Windows NT: On Advanced, next to Paper Source, click Automatically Select.

Windows XP/2000: 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 48.

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.

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Macintosh OS 9.x

For more information, see “General Information” on page 48.

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File → Print.

3. On General Controls, under Paper Feed Tray, select

Automatic Selection.

Macintosh OS 10.1 & 10.2

For more information, see “General Information” on page 48.

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 48.

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 T r ay Configuration Sub Menu of the

top level menu Menus.

See “Printer Menu” on page 53.

If you use the Multi-Purpose (M P) Tray, you must set a paper size for the MP Tray through the control panel. See “Changing

Settings” on page 86.

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 53 Windows, PostScript: see page 54 Windows, PCL: see page 55 Macintosh OS 9.x: see page 56 Macintosh OS 10.1 & 10.2: see page 56 Macintosh OS 10.3: see page 56

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Printer Menu

This function is enabled in the Print Menu. The factory default is ON. To change the setting:

OP panel.eps

Ready

Attention

Back

Enter

On Line

Cancel

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.

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Windows PostScript

For more information, see “General Information” on page 52.

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, 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.

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Windows PCL

For more information, see “General Information” on page 52.

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.

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Macintosh OS 9.x

For more information, see “General Information” on page 52.

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File → Print.

3. On General Controls, under Paper Feed Tray, select

Automatic Selection.

Macintosh OS 10.1 & 10.2

For more information, see “General Information” on page 52.

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 52.

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 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.

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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 58 Windows, PCL: see page 59 Macintosh: see page 60

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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.

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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 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) ____________________

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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) ______________________

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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.).

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

• Paper Weights up to

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).

54 lb. US Bond

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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 File → Print → Options).

This puts the printed stack in the correct order.

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Duplex Unit ____________________________

General Information

The Duplex Unit enables your printer to print on both sides of the page.

See “Duplex Printing” on page 256.

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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) tr a y, do not pull out the 1st (upper) tray while printing. This will cause a paper jam.

1. Remove the paper tray from the printer.

paper tray out.eps

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).

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3. Load paper print side down, long edge feed (1) up to mark (a).

Letterhead: print side down, top edge to the right side of the printer.

4. Make sure the rear stopper and paper guides (2) are snug against the paper.

For A6 paper, remove and re-install in the A6 position.

5. Gently close the paper tray.

6. Adjust the paper size dial (3) to the size of the paper

being used.

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.

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• Do not pull the paper tray out during printing (except as described above for the 2nd tray).

• Close the paper tray gently.

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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 100 sheets

• about 10 envelopes

• about 50 transparencies.

Do not exceed the 3/8'' (10 mm) media stack height.

1. Open the MP Tray (1).

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2. Press down on the loading platform.

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3. Load the print media. Adjust the guides to the size media being used.

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).

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

Life Expectancy _________________________

See “Specifications” on page 122.

Part Numbers __________________________

See “Part Numbers” on page 121.

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Replace a Toner Cartridge _________________

1. Press the cover release (1). Fully open the printer’s top

cover (2).

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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 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.

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 Toner Cartridge

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.

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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

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cartridge into the top of the image drum. Push it firmly against the spring on the drum unit.

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8. Lower the right end of the cartridge into the imag e drum unit. Press it firmly down in place. Then, push the colored lock lever back to open the toner slot and lock it in place.

Toner Close in Situ.eps

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.

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To avoid toner spillage, DO NOT open the toner release lever until the toner cartridge is firmly seated in the image drum.

9. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED.

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10. Close and latch the top cover.

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Replace an Image Drum __________________

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.

1. Press the cover release (1) and fully open the top cover (2).

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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).

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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.

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CAUTION! Image drum handling The image drum contains toner. To avoid spilling toner, be

careful to keep it upright. 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. Unpack the new image drum.

5. Grasp the white tape tab and peel the tape off the drum.

6. Remove the paper sheet.

7. Remove the clear plastic film.

8. If present, remove the silica gel pack.

9. Place the image drum in the printer.

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10. Remove the orange drum seal.

11. Install the new toner cartridge in the image drum.

See “Install a Toner Cartridge” on page 73.

12. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED.

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13. Close and latch the top cover.

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Replace the Fuser _______________________

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 (1). Fully open the printer’s top cover (2).

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2. Locate the fuser (1).

3. Pull the blue fuser lock lever (2) towards the front of the

printer.

4. 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.

5. Remove the new fuser from its packaging. Remove any packing tape.

6. Push the orange transport lock to the left to release it. You’ll hear it snap. Remove it.

7. Hold the new fuser by the handle. The fuser pressure release lever (2) should be on the left. Lower the fuser into the printer.

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8. Push the blue retaining lever (2) toward th e rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place.

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9. Close and latch the top cover.

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Replace the Belt Unit _____________________

The belt unit is located under the four image drums.

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). 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.

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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.

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.

6. Pull up the handle and lift the belt unit out of the printer.

7. Unpack the new belt unit. Hold it with the blue handle

toward the front of the printer.

8. Place the drive gear at the back of the belt unit in the gear at the right rear corner of the printer. Lower the belt unit into the printer.

9. Turn the two belt locks about 45° clockwise to secure the belt unit in place.

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10. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer (1 = Cyan, 2 = Magenta, 3 = Y ellow , 4 = Black).

It is essential that they go back in the correct order! See Step 2.

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 ___________

Menu Map

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 _______________________

Op panel.eps

Ready

Attention

Back

Enter

On Line

Cancel

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 disp lay, press ENTER.

An asterisk (*) appears next to the setting. The setting flashes.

7. To finish: 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

30 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 30 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 __________

• Print jobs: see page 90

• Information: see page 91

• Shutdown: see page 92

• Print: see page 93

• Media: see page 96

• Color: see page 99

• System Configuration: see page 101

• PCL Emulation: see page 103

• PPR Emulation: see page 105

• FX Emulation: see page 107

• Parallel: see page 109

• USB: see page 110

• Network: see page 111

• Maintenance: see page 113

• Usage: see page 114

• Job Log: see page 115

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Print Jobs Menu

This menu only appears when the hard disk drive is installed. It is used for printing of documents stored on the internal hard disk. These will be stored using either the secure printing feature or the proof and print feature. Please refer to these features elsewhere in this manual for instructions on how to use.

You will be prompted for your password or personal identification number (PIN). The +/– keys are used to enter each digit and the ENTER key to advance from one digit to the next.

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Information Menu

This menu provides a quick method of listing various items stored within the printer.

Item Action Explanation

PRINT MENU MAP EXECUTE Prints complete menu listing with current

NETWORK EXECUTE Prints Network configuration information. PRINT FILE LIST EXECUTE Prints a list of ove rlays, macros, fonts and other

PRINT PCL FONT EXECUTE Prints complete list of all internal PCL fonts plus

PRINT PSE FONT EXECUTE Prints complete list of all internal PostScript

PRINT PPR FONT EXECUTE Prints complete list of all internal IBM ProPrinter

PRINT FX FONT EXECUTE Prints complete list of all internal Epson FX

DEMO1 EXECUTE Prints demonstration page containing graphics

PRINT ERROR LOG

COLOR PROF LIST

EXECUTE Prints a list of all errors and warnings

EXECUTE Prints a list of stored color profiles.

settings shown.

files stored on the printer’s hard disk drive (if installed).

those stored in ROM (slot 0), flash memory and in hard disk (if installed).

emulation fonts.

III XL emulation fonts, including any downloaded to flash memory or hard disk.

emulation fonts, including any downloaded to flash memory or hard disk.

and text in color and monochrome.

experienced.

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Shutdown Menu

This menu only appears if the hard disk drive is installed. This

item should always be selected before switching the printer off, to ensure that no hard disk data is lost.

Item Settings Explanation

SHUTDOWN START

EXECUTE Performs controlled shutdown of the printer,

ensuring that all files on the internal hard disk are closed before power is turned off. Only power the printer off when the display indicates that shutdown is complete.

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Print Menu

This menu provides adjustment of various print job related functions.

Notes:

Factory default settings are shown in Settings with a dagger (†) only appear when the

appropriate option is installed.

Item Settings Explanation

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COPIES 1-999 Enter the number of copies of a

DUPLEX ON

BINDING LONG EDGE

PAPER FEED TRAY1

AUTO TRAY SWITCH

TRAY SEQUENCE DOWN

MP TRAY USAGE DO NOT USE

MEDIA CHECK ENABLE

OFF

SHORT EDGE

TRAY2 MP TRAY

OFF

UP PAPER FEED TRAY

WHEN MISMATCH

DISABLE

document to be printed from 1 to 999. Switches the Duplex (2 sided) function

ON/OFF. Sets the default binding to SEF or LEF

Selects the default tray for paper feed, Tray 1 (upper), Tray 2 (lower, if installed) or MP Tray (multi purpose tray).

If two trays contain identical paper, the printer can switch to an alternative source when the current tray runs out in the middle of a print job.

Determines tray sequence order when automatically switching.

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 the correct size of paper to be loaded.

Determines whether the printer check the size of paper loaded matches that required for the document sent to print.

RESOLUTION 600DPI

600 x 1200DPI

600DPI M-LEVEL

Sets the default resolution for printing (dots per inch). 600x1200DPI uses more memory and requires more time to process, but prints at a higher quality.

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Item Settings Explanation

TONER SAVE MODE

MONO-PRINT SPEED

ORIENTATION PORTRAIT

OFF

AUTO SPEED

MONO 32PPM

COLOR SPEED

MIXED SPEED

LANDSCAPE

Reduces the amount of toner used for imaging. Toner saving gives lighter prints but is more economical.

If the first page of a print job is black and white, the printer runs at 32ppm (pages per minute). When a color page is detected the printer slows down to 26ppm for the rest of that job.

This setting operates in the same way as AUTO SPEED, except that the printer runs at 32ppm until a color page is detected. To achieve this speed the printer requires an additional 10 – 20 seconds to warm up and 30 –60 seconds to cool down when switching to 26ppm for color pages. This setting is therefore most appropriate when the majority of print jobs are entirely black and white.

The printer runs at 26ppm for all print jobs. This setting is most appropriate when the majority of print jobs are in color.

The printer automatically switches between 26ppm for each color page and 20ppm for each black and white page. When black and white pages are printed, the 3 color drums are automatically lifted to maximize their working life. This operation imposes delay each time the printer switches between color and black and white printing. However, the 30 –60 second cool down delay described for MONO 32ppm is avoided by limiting mono speed to 20ppm. This setting may be preferred for mostly black and white printing with some color pages, or where most print jobs are entirely color or entirely black and white.

Selects default page orientation between portrait (tall) and landscape (wide).

LINES PER PAGE 5~xx~128

xx = 65 (A4) xx = 60 (Letter)

Sets the number of lines of text per page when raw text is received from systems other than Windows.

The default for A4 portrait is 65. The default for Letter is 60.

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Item Settings Explanation

EDIT SIZE CASSETTE

X SIZE xx~8.5~xx

Y SIZE xx~11.0~xx

SIZE

A3 / A4 SEF/ A4 LEF/A5 SEF/ A6 / B4 /B5 SEF / B5 LEF LEGAL14 LEGAL13.5 LEGAL13 LETTER SEF LETTER LEF EXECUTIVE CUSTOM COM-10 ENVELOPE DL ENVELOPE C5 ENVELOPE

C4 ENVELOPE

inches

64~210~297 mm

inches

105~297~1200 mm

Sets the size of the printable page area to match the size of paper in use. This is not the same as the physical paper size, which is always slightly larger. For dimensions of physical page sizes, see “Paper Recommendations” section in this guide.

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Media Menu

This menu provides adjustment to suit a wide range of print media.

Notes:

Factory default settings are shown in Settings with a dagger (†) only appear when the

appropriate option is installed.

Item Settings Explanation

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TRAY1 PAPERSIZE

TRAY1 MEDIATYPE

TRAY1 MEDIAWEIGHT

TRAY1 LEGAL SIZE

TRAY2 PAPERSIZE

CASSETTE SIZE

CUSTOM

PLAIN

LETTERHEAD BOND RECYCLED ROUGH GLOSSY

LIGHT 17~19 lb.

64~74g/m²

MEDIUM

20~24 lb. 75~90g/m²

HEAVY 24~28 lb. 91~105g/m²

LEGAL 14

LEGAL 13.5 LEGAL 13

CASSETTE SIZE

CUSTOM

Selects the size of paper loaded in T ray 1 (upper tray if both trays installed). For CUSTOM setting see X-DIMENSION and Y-DIMENSION later in this table.

Selects the type of media loaded in this tray. This will help the printer to adjust its internal operating parameters, such as engine speed and fusing temperature, to better accommodate the media to be fed. For example, letterhead may benefit from a slightly lower fusing temperature to ensure that its ink does not offset.

Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in this tray.

Specifies the legal paper size for TRAY1.

Selects the size of paper loaded in T ray 2 (lower) if installed. For CUSTOM setting see X-DIMENSION and YDIMENSION later in this table.

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Item Settings Explanation

TRAY2 MEDIATYPE

TRAY2 MEDIAWEIGHT

TRAY2 LEGAL SIZE

MPT PAPERSIZE A3

PLAIN

LETTERHEAD TRANSPARENCY BOND RECYCLED ROUGH SPECIAL USER TYPE 1 USER TYPE 2 USER TYPE 3 USER TYPE 4 USER TYPE 5

LIGHT 17~19 lb.

64~74g/m²

MEDIUM

20~24 lb. 75~90g/m²

HEAVY 24~32 lb. 91~120 g/m²

LEGAL 14

LEGAL 13.5 LEGAL 13

A4 SEF A4 LEF A5 SEF A6 B4 B5 SEF B5 LEF LEGAL 14 LEGAL 13.5 LEGAL 13 LETTER SEF

LETTER LEF

EXECUTIVE CUSTOM COM-10 ENVELOPE DL ENVELOPE C5 ENVELOPE C4 ENVELOPE

Selects the type of media loaded in this tray (if installed). (see notes above for tray 1).

Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in this tray (if installed).

Specifies the legal paper size for TRAY2.

(Displayed if an optional second tray unit is installed).

Selects the size of paper to be fed from the multi purpose tray. For CUSTOM setting see X-DIMENSION and Y-DIMENSION later in this table.

MPT MEDIATYPE PLAIN

LETTERHEAD TRANSPARENCY LABELS BOND RECYCLED CARD STOCK ROUGH GLOSSY SPECIAL

Selects the type of media to be fed from the multi purpose tray so that the printer can adjust its internal parameters to better accommodate the selected type of media.

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Item Settings Explanation

MPT MEDIAWEIGHT

UNIT OF MEASURE

LIGHT 17~19 lb.

64~74g/m²

MEDIUM

20~24 lb. 75~90g/m²

HEAVY 24~32 lb.

91-120g/m²

ULTRA HEAVY 32~53 lb. 121~200 g/m²

MILLIMETER

INCH

Selects the media weight to be fed from the multi purpose tray.

Selects the unit of measure.

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Color Menu

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.

Notes:

Factory default settings are shown in Settings with a dagger (†) only appear when the

appropriate option is installed.

Item Settings Explanation

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DENSITY CONTROL

ADJUST DENSITY

COLOR TUNING PRINT PATTERN Selecting this item prints the color

x HIGHLIGHT x MID-TONE x DARK

x =

C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow K: Black

x DARKNESS

x = C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow K: Black

AUTO

MANUAL

EXECUTE Selecting this will activate adjustment

-3~0~+3

-3~0~+3 Adjusts darkness of each color

If set to AUTO, image density will be automatically adjusted at power on, when a new image drum or toner cartridge is installed, and at intervals of 100, 300 and 500 drum counts. If a 500 drum count interval occurs during a print job it will occur at the end of that job, and will take up to 55 seconds. If set to manual, this adjustment will only be performed when initiated by the next menu item.

of the color density.

tuning pattern to help you adjust the color balance.

Adjusts image density for each color component (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). Normal setting is 0.

component (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). Normal setting is 0.

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Item Settings Explanation

AJST REGISTRATION

x REG FINE AJST

x = C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow

INK SIMULATION

UCR LOW

CMY 100% DENSITY

CMYK Conversion

EXECUTE Performs automatic color registration

-3~0~+3 Performs fine adjustment of image

OFF

SWOP EUROSCALE JAPAN

MEDIUM HIGH

DISABLE

ENABLE

ON / OFF

adjustment. Normally this is done on 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.

timing in relation to the black image component.

Selects from a range of industry standard color swatches.

When enabled, black areas are produced using 100% C, M, and Y instead of black. This results in a glossier finish.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright Information

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Notes, Cautions, etc.

Introduction

Parts of the Printer

Paper (Print Media)

General Information

Choices

Light

Medium

Heavy

Ultra Heavy

Labels1

Labels2

Face up / Straight through / Rear Exit

Windows

Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3

General Information

Recommendations

Driver Settings

General Information

Recommendations

Driver Settings

General Information

Recommendations

Driver Settings

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Trays 1 and 2

Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

General Information

Recommendations

Driver Settings

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Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

Paper Exit

General Information

Recommendations

Driver Settings

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Trays 1 - 2

Labels cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.

Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

Paper Exit

General Information

Recommendations

Driver Settings

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Transparencies cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2.

Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed)

Paper Exit

Paper Trays

Windows PostScript

Windows PCL

Macintosh

Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2

Multi-Purpose Tray

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Choose in the driver

Duplexing Restrictions

Paper Sizes and Exit Paths

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Choose in the driver

Duplexing Restrictions

Paper Sizes and Exit Paths

General Information

Choose in the driver

Duplexing Restrictions

Paper Sizes and Exit Paths

General Information

Windows PostScript

Windows PCL

Macintosh OS 9.x

Macintosh OS 10.1 & 10.2

Macintosh OS 10.3

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