Oki ES3037 SETUP GUIDE

Contents
Ordering Replacement Supplies ......................3
Media Settings ......................................................4
Why Change Settings?......................................... 4
Default Media Settings ........................................ 4
Changing Settings for Individual Print Jobs........ 4
Ranges for Printer Media Weight Settings .......... 5
Media Settings
Changing Default Settings for MP Tray .............. 8
Loading Print Media
Trays and High Capacity Feeder (HCF) ............11
Media Specifications: Tray 1 ......................... 11
Media Specifications: Auxiliary Trays 2
and 3, High Capacity Feeder (Optional).......11
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray ...................................14
Media Specifications: MP Tray ......................14
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Selecting/Using
Paper .................................................................. 16
Labels ................................................................. 18
Transparencies ...................................................19
Thick Paper (Cards, Index) ................................ 21
Envelopes ........................................................... 23
OKI Print Media ................................................24
Secure Print
(Printing Confidential Documents) ............. 27
Proof and Print .................................................. 28
Printing Built-In Reports ................................. 29
Setting Power Save Parameters .................... 31
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Contents (continued)
Control Panel
Buttons ............................................................... 33
Lights ................................................................. 36
Clearing Paper Jams ......................................... 37
Jam 380.............................................................. 37
Jam 381.............................................................. 38
Jam 382.............................................................. 39
Jam 390.............................................................. 41
Jam 391.............................................................. 41
Duplex Paper Jams............................................. 42
Changing Toner Cartridges ............................. 46
Error Messages .................................................. 49
Service and Support ......................................... 53
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Ordering Replacement Supplies

How to Order
• Consult the dealer where you purchased your printer/color copy system.
• To locate the dealer closest to you, call 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282).
Take Advantage of
OKI’s Supply Manager
Don’t run out of supplies!
• Calculates your usage based on information you provide.
• Sends you an email when it’s time to reorder.
To register, go to
www.okidata.com.
Order Numbers
Important!
Use only Type C5 consumables with these printers.
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Toner Cartridges,
Type C5
Color OKI #
Black.........................52115001
Cyan.......................... 52115002
Magenta ....................52115003
Yellow....................... 52115004
Image Drums,
Type C5
Color OKI #
Black......................... 56118001
Cyan.......................... 56118002
Magenta .................... 56118003
Yellow....................... 56118004

Media Settings

Why Change
Settings?
Improper media settings:
• cause poor quality printing
• cause flaking
• can damage the printer
Default Media
Settings
The Default Setting
The default media weight setting for all trays is AUTO.
Changing Defaults
To change the printer’s default media settings, see pages 6 through 10.
Resetting to the Original
Defaults
Note:The which appears in
these steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
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1. Press
MAINTENANCE MENU
2. Press
EEPROM RESET EXECUTE
3. Press .
Changing Settings
for Individual Print Jobs
If you are printing a job on special media, you can temporarily load the media in a tray and change the media settings for that tray in the driver as you print the job.
Media Settings (cont.)
Ranges for Printer Media Weight
Settings
Note: To determine if a paper weight is US Bond or
Index, check the metric equivalent. E.g., 35 lb. US Bond = 132 g/m 35 lb. Index = 64 g/m
For more information, go to
www.paper-paper.com/weight.html.
2
.
2
.
Table 1: MediaWeight Range, US Bond
Setting US Bond (Metric)
Auto (default)
Light
Medium Light
Medium
Medium Heavy
Heavy
Ultra Heavy
17 to 54 lb. (64 to 203 g/m
17 lb. (64 g/m
2
)
18 to 19 lb. (68 to 71 g/m
20 to 24 lb. (75 to 90 g/m
25 to 27 lb. (94 to 101 g/m
28 to 32 lb. (105 to 120 g/m
33 to 54 lb. (124 to 203 g/m
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Table 2: MediaWeight Range, Index
Setting Index (Metric)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
Auto (default)
Light
Medium Light
Medium
Medium Heavy
Heavy
Ultra Heavy
35 to 113 lb. (64 to 203 g/m
2
35 lb. (64 g/m
)
37 to 40 lb. (68 to 71 g/m
42 to 50 lb. (75 to 90 g/m
52 to 56 lb. (75 to 90 g/m
52 to 67 lb. (94 to 120 g/m
69 to 113 lb. (124 to 203 g/m
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)

Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for Trays 1 to 5

Note:The “” in these steps indicates
that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
To Set Transparencies as
the Default Media: Tray 1 Only
Note: Transparencies can only be used
in Tray1 or the MP Tray (see page 8).
Set the Media Type
1. Press
MEDIA MENU
2. Press
TRAY1 MEDIATYPE XXXX*
3. Press
TRAY1 MEDIATYPE TRANSPARENCY
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4. Press , press .
* XXXX = current media type setting.
Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for Trays 1 to 5 (cont.)
Note:The “” in these steps
indicates that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
To Set Labels, Heavy
Paper, etc., as the Default Media: Trays 1 through 5
Set the Media Weight
1. Press
MEDIA MENU
7
2. Press
TRAYZ* MEDIAWEIGHT AUTO
3. Press
TRAYZ* MEDIAWEIGHT YYYY**
4. Press .
5. Press .
* Z = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, depending
on which tray you are changing.
YYYY = Medium, Medium
**
Heavy, Heavy, or Ultra Heavy)

Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for MP Tray

To Set Transparencies as
the Default Media: MP Tray
Note:The “” in these steps indicates
that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
First, Check/Set the Media Size
Default = Letter Long Edge)
(
1. Press
MEDIA MENU
2. Press
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE XXXX*
3. Press
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
YYYY
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4. Press .
* XXXX = current setting.
YYYY = LETTER LONG EDGE, LETTER SHORT EDGE, A4 LONG EDGE
, or A4 SHORT EDGE.
Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for MP Tray (cont.)
Then, Set the Media Type to
Transparency
Default = Plain)
(
1. Press
MP TRAY MEDIATYPE XXXX*
2. Press
MP TRAY MEDIATYPE TRANSPARENCY
3. Press , press .
* XXXX = current setting.
To Set Labels, Heavy
Paper, etc., as the Default Media: MP Tray
Note:The “” in these steps indicates
that you should keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
9
First, Check/Set the Media Size
Default = Letter Long Edge)
(
1. Press
MEDIA MENU
Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for MP Tray (cont.)
Then, Set the Media
2. Press
4. Press .
Weight
2. Press
3. Press .
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE XXXX*
3. Press
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
YYYY
* XXXX = current setting
YYYY = LETTER LONG EDGE
, LETTER SHORT
EDGE
, LEGAL-14,
LEGAL-13.5, LEGAL-13, TABLOID, TABLOID EXTRA COM-10, CUSTOM
, EXECUTIVE,
1. Press
MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT XXXX*
10
MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT
ZZZZ
4. Press .
* XXXX = current setting.
ZZZZ = MEDIUM, MEDIUM HEAVY HEAVY
, HEAVY, or ULTRA

Loading Print Media: Trays and High Capacity Feeder (HCF)

Media Specifications: Tray 1 Media Specifications: Auxiliary Trays 2 and 3, High

Media Weight
Media Size Paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14''. Non-standard sizes
Tak es 530 Sheets 20 lb. paper
17 to 54 lb. US Bond (64 to 203 g/m
Duplexing: 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m
must be defined in driver before printing (see your on-line User’s Guide).
Transparencies: letter or A4
250 transparencies
2
)
2
)
Capacity Feeder (Optional)
Media Weight
Media Size Paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14''. Non-standard sizes
Tak e 530 Sheets 20 lb. paper
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17 to 54 lb. US Bond (64 to 203 g/m
Duplexing: 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m
must be defined in driver before printing (see your on-line User’s Guide).
(no transparencies)
2
)
2
)
Loading Print Media: Trays and High Capacity Feeder (cont.)
1)
2
3 4 Legal size and larger only:
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5
6
Loading Print Media: Trays and High Capacity Feeder (cont.)
7 Print side down:
Note: Letterhead stationery (letter, A4
or B5 size):
Long edge feed top aimed toward the back of the printer.
—load face down,
Short edge feed top to the right:
—load face down,
8
13
Loading Print Media: Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray

Media Specifications: MP Tray

Media Weight
Media Size Paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14''. Non-standard sizes must
Tak es 100 Sheets 20 lb. [US Bond] paper, 50 transparencies,
Paper: 17 to 54 lb. US Bond (64 to 203 g/m
Duplexing: 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m
Banners: 20 to 34 lb. US Bond (75 to 128 g/m
be defined in driver before printing (see your on-line User’s Guide).
Banners: up to 12.9 W x 47.2" L (328 mm x1.2 m) Transparencies: letter or A4
10 envelopes, 3/8" (1 cm) stack of labels
2
), up to 113 lb. Index
2
2
)
12
14
Loading Print Media: Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray (cont.)
3
Note: Letterhead Stationery
(Letter, A4 or B5): Print side up.
Long edge feed toward the back of the printer:
—aim top
Short edge feed the top into the printer:
—aim
Note: Transparencies &
Labels: Print side up.
Default = long edge feed.
Note: Envelopes:
Flap down, aimed into the printer:
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Selecting/Using Paper

Important Information
For optimum results make sure that the paper you use conforms to the specifications outlined in the following pages.
We do paper types for use in your printer:
• Paper with cutouts, perforations, or
• Heavily coated, glossy, or smooth
• Recycled paper
not recommend the following
excessive paper dust.
paper
• Embossed, rough, or heavily textured paper
• Paper, inks, and dyes that cannot withstand pressure and heat
Sample Media Label
1
2
1 Media Weight, US Bond (see page 4)
2 Media Weight, Metric
Recommended Papers
Letter
• OKI Bright White, 32 lb. US Bond,
Letter
®
• HammerMill White, 24 lb. US Bond, Letter
• Xerox 4024. 20 lb. US Bond, Letter
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Laser Print Radiant
Tabloid/Tabloid Extra
• OKI Bright White, 32 lb. US Bond,
Tabloid or Tabloid Extra
®
• HammerMill White, 24 lb. US Bond, Tabloid
Laser Print Radiant
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