Oki FAX 5050 User Manual
OKIFAX
5050
Handbook
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
Okidata assumes no responsibility for the results of errors
beyond its control. Okidata also cannot guarantee that
changes in products made by other manufacturers and
referred to in this handbook will not affect the applicability
of the information in it. This handbook is subject to change
without notification.
© 1998 by Okidata. All rights reserved.
Written and produced by the OKIDATA Publications Services
Department. Please address any comments to:
Publications Services Department
OKIDATA
532 Fellowship Road
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-3405
pubs@okidata.com
Visit the Okidata web site:
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OKIDATA and OKIFAX are registered trademarks of Oki
Electric Industry Company, Ltd.; marques déposées de Oki
Electric Industry Company, Ltd. OKIDATA — marca
registrada Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.
As an Energy Star Partner, Okidata has determined that this product meets the Energy Star
guidelines for energy efficiency.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Aside
from replacing the toner and image drum
cartridge, do not disassemble or attempt to
service this unit yourself. Refer to a
qualified technician for service.
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Federal Communications Commission
Requirements for End Users
This device has been granted a registration number by the
Federal Communications Commission, under Part 68 rules and
regulations for direct connection to the telephone lines. In order
to comply with these FCC rules, the following instructions must
be carefully read and applicable portions followed completely.
1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the
bottom of the equipment is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC registration number and ringer
equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,
this information must be provided to the telephone company.
2. The following USOC jacks may be used with this equipment:
RJ11C.
3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be
connected to the telephone line. Excessive REN’s on the telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an emergency call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s should
not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to the line, as determined by the total REN’s,
contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for
your calling area.
4. If the equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company will notify you in advance. But if advance notice
isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as
soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
5. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order for you to
make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted
service.
6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact
the following for repair and/or warranty information:
OKIDATA
532 Fellowship Rd.
Mount Laurel, N.J. 08054-3405
Telephone: (609) 235-2600 or (800)-OKIDATA
If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you remove the equipment
from the network until the problem is resolved.
7. This equipment contains no user serviceable parts. Please contact
OKIDATA for service.
8. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by
the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject
to state tariffs. Contact your state Public Utility Commission, Public
Service Commission, or Corporate Commission for information.
9. This equipment is hearing-aid compatible.
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FCC Telephone Consumer Protection Act
The Federal Communications Commission Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any message via a
telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first
page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an
identification of the business or other entity, or other individual
sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
To comply with this law, you must enter the following
information in your fax unit:
■ Date and time: see page 19 for instructions on doing this.
■ Name and telephone number which identify the source of
your fax transmission: see page 21 for instructions on doing
this.
company’s inside wiring associated with a single line
individual service may be extended by means of a certified
connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an
authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the
electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.
Industry Canada Requirements for End Users
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment
will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the
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■ Users should not attempt to make such connections them-
selves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
The Load Number assigned to each terminal device denotes
the percentage of the total load to be connected to a
telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent
overloading. The termination of a loop may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 100.
L’etiquette du Industrie Canada identifie le materiel
homologue. Cette etiquette certifie que le materiel est
conforme a certaines normes de protection, d’exploitation et
de securite des reseaux de telecommuni- cations. Le
Ministere n’assure toutfois pas que le materiel fonctionnera a
la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce materiel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’ll
est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise
locale de telecommunication. Le materiel doit egalement etre
installe en suivant une method acceptee de raccordement.
Dans certains cas, les fils interieurs de l’entreprise utilises
pour un service individuel a ligne unique peuvent etre
prolonges au moyen d’un dispositif homologue de
raccordement (cordon prologateur telephonique interne).
L’abonne ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la
conformite aux conditions enoncees ci-dessus n’empechent
pas la degradation du service dans certaines situations.
Actuellement, les entreprises de telecommunication ne
permettent pas que l’on raccorde leur materiel a des jacks
d’abonne, sauf dans les cas precis prevus par les tarrifs
particuliers de ces entreprises.
Les reparations de materiel homologue doivent etre
effectuees par un centre d’entretien canadien autorise
designe par le fournisseur. La compagnie de telecommunications peut demander a l’utilisateur de debrancher un
appareil a la suite de reparations ou de modifications
effectuses par l’utilisateur ou a cause de mauvais
fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous
les fils de mise a la terre de la source d’energie electrique,
des lignes telephoniques et des canalisations d’eau
metalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordes ensemble. Cette
precaution est particulierement importante dans les regions
rurales.
■ Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces
raccordements lui-meme; il doit avoir recoursa un service
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d’inspection des installations electriques, ou a electricien,
selon le cas.
L’indice de charge (IC) assigne a chaque dispositif terminal
indique, pour eviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la
charge totale qui peut etre raccordee a un circuit
telephonique boucle utilise par ce dispositif. La terminaison
du circuit boucle peut etre constituee de n’import quelle
combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des
indices de charge de l’ensemble des dispositifs ne depasse
pas 100.
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
■ Plug the unit into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television
technician for help.
A properly shielded interface cable must be used in order to
ensure compliance of this equipment with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
OKIDATA may void your authority to operate this device.
Industry Canada Radio Interference Statement
This OKIDATA apparatus complies with Class B limits for radio
interference as specified in the Industry Canada Radio Interference
Regulations.
Industrie Canada Déclarations concernant les interférences
radio
Cet appareil OKIDATA est conforme aux critères établis par la
Classe B en ce qui concerne les interférences radio, tel que spécifié
par le Industrie Canada dans les Règlements relatifs aux interférences
Radio.
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Safety
Installation Hints
■ Install your OKIFAX 5050 in a dust-free location away from
direct sunlight.
■ Do not plug your OKIFAX into a power source shared by
equipment which produces electrical noise (i.e., air
conditioners, etc.).
■ Leave electronic adjustments to authorized service
personnel.
■ The LINE terminal connects your fax machine to a
standard telephone line. To avoid damage to your
telephone system or to the OKIFAX, do not plug your fax
machine into anything other than a standard RJ-11C jack.
■ Your OKIFAX is intended to be grounded electrically and
is equipped with a three-wire grounded power cord. For
your safety, do not attempt to defeat your power cord’s
grounding plug.
■ The power outlet should be located near the
equipment and should be easily accessible.
■ The TEL port on the back of the unit is only suitable for
2-wire devices. Not all standard telephones will respond
to incoming ringing when connected to an extension
socket.
■ This equipment may not necessarily provide for the
effective hand-over of a call from a telephone connected
to the same line.
Operation and Maintenance
■ Use a dry cloth to clean the control panel and the main
body of the unit.
■ Aside from replacing the toner and image drum cartridge, do not
disassemble or attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer to a
qualified technician for service.
■ Pull out the AC plug before trying to remove any objects that may
have fallen into the machine.
■ If the unit becomes physically damaged, disconnect the
power cord immediately and arrange for its repair or
disposal.
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■ When relocating your OKIFAX, always disconnect the
telephone line before disconnecting the power cord, then
reconnect the power cord first.
■ This unit is not intended to be used in parallel with any
other telephone devices.
Toner Cartridge and
Image Drum Unit Handling
■ Leave unused toner cartridges and image drum units in
their packages until needed. When replacing a toner
cartridge or image unit, re-use the packaging to dispose
of the old toner cartridge or image drum unit.
■ Do not expose these components to light for more than
five minutes. Never expose the green drum (inside the
image drum unit) to direct sunlight.
■ Always hold the image drum unit by the ends—never by
the middle. Never touch the surface of the green drum
inside the image drum unit.
■ Exercise care when removing the toner cartridge. Do not
let it touch your clothing or porous materials. The toner
powder causes permanent stains.
■ Small amounts of toner spilled on skin or clothing can be
readily removed with soap and cold water. Using heated
water will make removing the stain much more difficult.
Emergency First Aid
■ IF TONER IS SWALLOWED: Dilute by giving two glasses of water
and induce vomiting by administering Syrup of Ipecac
(follow manufacturer’s instructions). Seek medical
attention. Never attempt to induce vomiting or give
anything by mouth to a person who is unconscious.
■ IF TONER IS INHALED: Take person to an open area for fresh air.
Seek medical attention.
■ IF TONER GETS IN THE EYES: Flush eyes with large quantities of cool
water for 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open with fingers.
Seek medical attention.
■ See the Material Safety Data Sheet in the back of this Hand-
book for more information.
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Direct Access
This special section of the Table of Contents points you directly to
the things you’re most likely to do with your OKIFAX 5050. See
the Table of Contents and Index for a complete listing of topics.
How to
Set or change the
Answer mode ....................................................... 20
Date ...................................................................... 19
Time ..................................................................... 19
User ID ................................................................. 21
Heading on outgoing faxes ................................... 21
Paper size .............................................................. 55
Program fax numbers
in One Touch (speed dial) keys .............................. 29
to Auto dial from the keyboard ............................. 29
in groups for sending faxes to multiple
locations ................................................................ 31
Find a programmed fax number ......................................... 3 4
Prepare documents for faxing ............................................ 3 2
Send a fax
to one location ...................................................... 34
to a preset group ................................................... 42
to several locations (broadcast) .............................. 42
at a later time ......................................................... 40
when another machine polls you ........................... 47
Receive a fax
manually .................................................................. 36
without printing it out .......................................... 37
Store in the OKIFAX’s memory ....................... 37
by polling another machine ................................... 47
to a confidential mailbox ....................................... 43
sent on legal size paper .......................................... 18
Make copies ........................................................................ 2 4
Understand error messages ................................................ 69
Replace
the toner cartridge ................................................. 63
the drum cartridge ................................................. 66
paper ..................................................................... 18
Get information
confirm that a fax was sent ............................... 35, 56
activity report ........................................................ 57
telephone directory listing ..................................... 58
messages on the display ........................................ 68
Deal with problems
print paper jams .................................................... 60
document jams ..................................................... 60
power failures ................................................... 38, 59
error messages on the display ................................ 69
Get service .......................................................................... 7 4
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... 1
Features ..................................................................... 1
Product Options ....................................................... 2
Component Identification ........................................................ 3
What You Should Receive ......................................... 3
Components ............................................................. 4
Control Panel ............................................................ 6
Control Panel Keys and Indicators ............................ 7
The One Touch Keypad .......................................... 10
Using the One Touch Keys for Dialing ................. 10
Using the One Touch Keys for Selecting
Functions and Programming .......................... 10
Signal Tones .......................................................... 11
Installation .......................................................................... 12
Getting Started ........................................................ 12
Where to Install Your Fax Machine ....................... 12
Unpacking ............................................................... 12
Setting Up Your OKIFAX 5050.............................. 13
Install the Document Stacker ................................. 13
Remove the Protective Sheet .................................. 13
Install the Toner Cartridge .................................... 14
Connect to the Telephone Line ............................. 15
Option: Installing an External Handset ................ 15
Connecting an External Telephone or
Answering Machine ........................................... 17
Connect Power ...................................................... 17
Loading Paper ......................................................... 18
Setting the Date and Time ....................................... 19
Setting the Answering Mode ................................... 20
Answering Mode Options .................................... 20
Changing the Answering Mode ............................. 21
Setting the Fax Identification ................................... 21
Setting the Language ................................................ 22
Connecting to a PBX ............................................... 23
Copying ............................................................................... 2 4
Making Copies ........................................................ 24
Using the Manual Paper Feeder ............................. 25
Faxing: Dial Directories ........................................................... 27
Programming One Touch Keys ............................... 27
One Touch Parameters .......................................... 28
Chain Dialing ........................................................ 29
Programming Auto Dial Numbers.......................... 29
Programming Groups ............................................. 30
Faxing: Basic Operations ......................................................... 32
Preparing Documents for Faxing ............................. 32
Guidelines ............................................................ 32
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Document Size ..................................................... 32
Multiple Page Documents ..................................... 32
Loading Documents ................................................ 33
Sending a Fax to a Single Location ........................... 34
Search Key Dialing ................................................. 34
Real-Time Dialing ................................................. 35
Redialing ............................................................... 35
Confirming Results ............................................... 35
Stopping a Transmission ...................................... 35
Shortcut Fax Number Programming ....................... 35
Receiving Faxes Manually ......................................... 36
Receiving Faxes in Memory ...................................... 37
Memory Reception Mode [MEM] ......................... 37
No Paper Reception .............................................. 37
Cancelling Messages Stored in Memory ................. 37
Rejecting Unsolicited Fax Messages—Closed
Network Option .................................................... 37
Power Failures and Memory .................................... 38
Using Voice Request ................................................ 38
To Initiate a Voice Request .................................... 39
To Answer a Voice Request ................................... 39
Faxing: Advanced Operations .................................................. 40
Sending a Fax at a Later Date and Time ................... 40
Sending a Delayed Fax From
the Document Feeder ........................................ 40
Sending a Delayed Fax From Memory ................... 41
Cancelling a Delayed Transmission ........................ 42
Sending a Fax to Multiple Locations
(Broadcasting) ........................................................ 42
Sending a Confidential Fax ...................................... 43
Receiving Confidential Faxes .................................... 43
Creating a Confidential Mailbox ............................ 43
Changing Your Password or Closing
a Mailbox ............................................................ 44
Printing a Confidential Message ............................... 45
Relay Broadcasting ................................................... 45
Relay Initiating Station .......................................... 45
Relay Key Station .................................................. 46
Relay Broadcast Report .......................................... 46
Initiating a Relay Broadcast .................................... 46
Polling ..................................................................... 47
Setting Your OKIFAX to be Polled...................... 47
Polling Documents from Other Fax Machines ...... 47
Dual Access ............................................................. 48
What You Can Do While Sending a Fax ............... 48
What You Can Do While Receiving a Fax ............. 48
What You Can Do While Making Copies ............. 48
Customizing Your OKIFAX ....................................................... 49
Customizing Features and Operations .................... 49
Viewing Your Current Settings ............................. 49
User Function Settings............................................. 49
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User Function Settings List ................................... 49
Setting Distinctive Ring ......................................... 51
Changing Your User Function Settings ................. 53
Dial Parameter Settings ............................................ 54
Dial Parameter Settings List ................................... 54
Changing Your Dial Parameter Settings ................ 55
Service Function Settings ......................................... 55
Service Function Settings List ................................ 55
Fax Reports .......................................................................... 56
Understanding Reports ........................................... 56
Message Confirmation Report (MCF) ................... 56
Printing a Message Confirmation Report
Manually .............................................................. 56
Broadcast Entry Report ......................................... 56
Confidential Reception Report .............................. 57
Printing Reports ...................................................... 57
Activity Report ........................................................ 57
Broadcast Confirmation Report (MCF) ................. 58
Phone Directory .................................................... 58
Configuration Report ............................................ 58
Power Outage Report ............................................ 59
Codes Used in Reports ............................................ 59
Result Codes ......................................................... 59
Communication Codes ......................................... 59
Problem Solving ................................................................... 6 0
Clearing a Document Jam ........................................ 60
Clearing a Paper Jam ................................................ 60
Printing a Cleaning Page .......................................... 63
Replacing the Toner Cartridge .................................. 63
The “Change Drum Soon” Message ........................ 66
Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge ....................... 66
Resetting the Drum Counter ................................... 68
Display Panel Messages ............................................ 68
Normal Display .................................................... 68
Error Messages ..................................................... 69
Reading the Print Counters ..................................... 70
Problem Checklist .................................................... 70
Service and Support ................................................. 74
Your Dealer .......................................................... 74
The Okidata Customer Information System ......... 74
Okidata Faxable Facts ............................................ 74
Okidata on the Internet ......................................... 74
Okidata Customer Service Representatives ............. 74
Purchasing Supplies and Options .......................... 75
Limited Warranty .................................................. 75
Specifications ....................................................................... 77
Index ................................................................................... 7 8
Material Safety Data Sheet ...................................................... 8 4
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this OKIFAX 5050 fax
machine. It uses advanced LED technology to transfer
faxed and copied images to plain paper quickly and
sharply.
Features
The OKIFAX 5050 includes these features:
■ One-Touch keys for automatic, single-key dialing of pre-
programmed telephone numbers.
■ Auto Dial numbers for automatic dialing of additional
pre-programmed telephone numbers.
■ Group programming to allow you to transmit a docu-
ment to multiple locations with a single
selection.
■ A search feature to allow you to look for pre-programmed
telephone numbers by name.
■ Mail boxes for confidential reception and
transmission.
■ Automatic redial and page re-transmission when a
telephone number is busy or when problems occur in
communication.
■ Advanced transmission and reception features,
including delayed transmission, transmission to
multiple locations, relay broadcast initiate, and
polling.
■ Advanced memory transmission and reception
features, including automatic reception into memory.
■ Reports to help you keep track of your OKIFAX’s
operations and settings.
■ High-speed scanning of original documents.
■ Photo (halftone) transmission in up to 64 shades of
gray.
■ Automatic power save mode.
■ An advanced dual access feature, which allows you
to load and prepare multiple documents for trans-
mission while your OKIFAX is sending or receiving
another message.
■ A manual paper tray to let you load a different type
of paper while making copies.
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■ A closed network feature to let you limit who can
send faxes to your OKIFAX and whom your OKIFAX
can send faxes to.
■ A convenience copy feature that lets you make up to
99 sorted copies of an original document.
OKIFAX 5050 Features
■ 15 One Touch keys.
■ 64 Auto Dial numbers.
■ 10 groups.
■ 8 mailboxes for confidential reception.
■ Fax communication at up to 14,400 bits per second.
■ 256 KB of built-in memory.
Product Options
See page 75 for ordering information.
■ Optional memory board with battery backup
provides 1MB of non-volatile memory.
Order Number 70031501.
■ Handset with cradle connects directly to your OKIFAX
and works exactly like a telephone. Order Number
70031801.
■ Second Paper Tray adds an additional capacity of 500
sheets. When the main tray runs out, your OKIFAX
automatically switches to the second tray for uninter-
rupted printing. Order Number 70029401.
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Component Identification
What You Should Receive
Power Cord
Document
Stacker
Handbook &
Quick Start Guide
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OKIFAX 5050
Telephone
Cord
Image Drum Unit
(inside unit)
Toner Cartridge
Component Identification 3
Components
Document Stacker
Holds your original
documents after they are
faxed or copied
Display Panel
Shows status of machine
and faxes in progress.
Numeric Keypad
Use to enter phone numbers, auto
dial numbers, or information
programmed into the OKIFAX.
Document Guides
Adjust these guides to the page
width of the documents that are to
be copied or faxed.
Power Switch
Press I to turn on, O to turn off.
One Touch Keypad
Use for preprogrammed one touch
dialing or for setting functions.
Paper Path Icon
Load documents
here face down.
Document Table
Covers the copy stacker and holds original
documents to be faxed or copied.
Document Table Extension
Flips out to support longer documents.
Front Panel
Gives you access to the manual paper
feeder. This allows you to bypass the
paper tray and feed a different type
of paper directly into the OKIFAX.
Paper Tray
Holds up to 250 sheets of paper.
Paper Indicator
Shows how much paper
is left in the paper tray.
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Components
PHEN
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Back Cover
Open this cover to expose expansion slot to
install the optional memory expansion board.
LINE Jack
Jack for connecting to an outside
telephone line.
TEL 1 Jack
TEL 2 Jack
Jacks for connecting to an optional
handset, external phone, or answering
machine.
LED Printhead
This black bar writes received or copied
images onto the image drum. You
should clean this bar each time you
change the toner cartridge.
Image Drum Cartridge
The image drum cartridge contains
the green photosensitive drum
which receives images from the
LED print head and transfers them
to the printing paper.
AC Power Inlet
Plug the supplied AC power cord
into this inlet.
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NORMAL
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Toner Cartridge
This black cylinder, installed
inside the image drum cartridge, contains the black powder that forms the image on
the paper. You need to install a
new toner cartridge when the
REPLACE TONER CART
message appears on the display.
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Introduction 5
Control Panel
6 Introduction
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Control Panel Keys and Indicators
1 Display Panel: Refer to this display for instructions and
information while your OKIFAX is performing operations or while you are entering information or changing
settings.
2 Copy key: After loading a document, press this key to make
a copy. When no documents are loaded, press this key
once to display a Message Confirmation Report about
your last transmission on the LCD Display Panel, and a
second time to receive a printed report. You can also use
the Copy key to program a manually entered fax number
into a One Touch key or Auto Dial number—see page 35
for details.
3 Hyphen key: When programming One Touch keys and
Auto Dial telephone numbers, use this key to tell your
OKIFAX to pause briefly before it dials the rest of the
telephone number.
4 Search key: The One Touch keys and Auto Dial numbers
can be programmed to have a name or location ID
associated with their telephone numbers. Using this key
by itself or in combination with the numeric keypad, you
can search for these numbers alphabetically. You can also
use the Search key to search for unassigned One Touch
keys and Auto Dial numbers.
5 Auto Rec key:
Use this key to switch your OKIFAX’s
answering mode. The answering mode controls how your
fax machine answers incoming calls and receives faxes. The
display will always indicate your current selection. See
“Setting the Answering Mode,” page 20, for more
information about the answering modes available.
6 Select Func tion key: Use this key to activate your OKIFAX’s
advanced transmission and reception functions, to obtain
reports and to start programming functions. To select a
function, press the Select Function key, then press the One
Touch key labeled with the function you want to use.
While programming or selecting other functions, pressing
the Select Function key a second time takes you directly
back to your fax machine’s standby mode.
7 Auto Dial key: Auto Dial numbers are abbreviated numbers
for rapid dialing. Rather than dialing the entire telephone
number, you can enter a 2-digit Auto Dial number
instead. You can also use the Location IDs (names)
associated with Auto Dial numbers to search for these
locations by name using the Search key.
8 Redial key: Press this key to manually redial the last number
dialed.
9 Hook/V. Request key: Press this key to open a telephone line
for manual dialing. You can hear the dialing through your
fax machine’s speaker.
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Introduction 7
If you have an optional telephone handset or external
telephone connected to your OKIFAX, you can also use
this key to initiate or answer a request for voice communication during a fax communication. Press this key while
transmitting to signal the operator at the other fax
machine that you want to talk to him or her at the end of
your transmission or after reception of any page has been
completed. To answer a voice request, press this key after
lifting your telephone handset.
10 One Touch keypad: Each of the keys on this keypad can be
programmed with a fax number. You can dial this
number by pressing the corresponding key. See page 10
for details. The keys are also used to control and program
OKIFAX functions.
One Touch labels: After programming a location into a One
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Touch key, write the location’s name on the One Touch
label. Lift off the plastic cover above the One Touch label,
use a pencil to write in the name, then replace the cover.
12 Numeric keypad: When dialing, these 12 keys work just like
the keypad on a telephone. Also, use the keypad to enter
numbers, letters and other characters while programming
functions or information. After pressing the Search key,
use the numeric keypad to alphabetically search for the
names of locations programmed into your OKIFAX.
13 */Tone key:
If your OKIFAX is set to pulse dialing, this
key allows you to switch from pulse to tone dialing
during your current call. You can also use this key while
programming to create numbers with mixed pulse-then-
tone operation.
14 0/Unique key: When dialing, use this key to enter a zero.
When programming your Sender ID or a Location ID,
you can use this key to enter a variety of unique characters,
including: ! # & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ? · ä ß ñ ö ü Æ Å Ø æ å
ø.
15 Transmit Resolution/Yes
§ key: After you load a document,
use this key to change the transmission resolution used.
Use STD for standard originals, FINE and EX.FINE for
detailed or small print originals, and PHOTO for originals
that include colors or many shades of gray.
Use this key also as the Yes § key when making
selections or to move your cursor to the left while entering
information.
©
16 Type of Original/No
key: Use this key to select the document
contrast after you load a document for transmission. Use
LIGHT for originals that are too light, NORMAL for
documents with good contrast, and DARK for originals
that are too dark.
©
Use this key also as the No
key when making selections
or to move your cursor to the right while entering
information.
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17 Alarm indicator: This indicator glows red and an alarm
sounds to notify you of any problem that occurs. Check
the display panel for an explanation of the problem. To
turn the alarm indicator off, press the Stop key and correct
the problem.
Stop key: This key cancels the operation currently in
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progress and turns off the Alarm Indicator. After loading
paper, installing a new toner cartridge, or correcting an
alarm condition, press this key to turn off the Alarm
Indicator. While you are programming, pressing the Stop
key takes you back step-by-step through the programming
functions you have already selected.
19 Start key: Press this key to initiate the operation indicated
on the display or to confirm information you have
entered into the display.
20 Plus key: In addition to its function as a programmable
One Touch key, this key is used for chain dialing, which
allows you to dial a number using any combination of
One Touch keys, Auto Dial numbers, and the numeric
keypad. When programming a chain dial number into a
One Touch key or Auto Dial number, press the Plus key
at the end of the first part of the number to indicate that
this is a chain dial number. See page 29 for details.
21 Space key: Use this key on the One Touch Keypad to enter
spaces while programming. Unlike the Pause and Hyphen
keys, spaces are used for easier reading only and have no
effect on dialing.
22 Pause key: Use this key on the One Touch keypad to enter
automatic 3-second pauses in dialing when programming
telephone numbers. For example, you can use this key to
tell your machine to wait for an outside or international
line to open. Pauses in telephone numbers are marked by
a “P” symbol.
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Introduction 9
The One Touch Keypad
The One Touch keys are your OKIFAX’s most important
tool. Use them for quick, one-touch dialing, and to access
most functions and programming options.
There are fifteen dedicated One Touch keys available.
Using the One Touch Keys for Dialing
To use a One Touch key for dialing, just press the appropriate One Touch key. For each key, you can program up
to two telephone numbers: a primary number, which will
always be dialed first, and an optional alternate number
which will be automatically dialed if the first number is
busy or if there is no answer. You can also use the Search
key to find locations programmed into One Touch keys.
Using the One Touch Keys for
Selecting Functions and Programming
Use One Touch keys 1–10 for selecting special transmission and reception functions, for obtaining reports, and
for quick access to programming functions.
To select a function:
1 Press the Select Function key.
2 Press the corresponding One Touch key.
1/Delayed TX key:
and date which you specify (within three days).
Use this key to send a fax at a later time
See page
40.
2/Broadcast Feeder TX key: Use this key to send a fax to mul-
tiple locations (page 42) or to switch from memory to the
document feeder when preparing to send a fax.
3/Confidential TX key: Use this key to send a confidential
document to a mail box (a secure memory storage area) in
the receiving fax machine. See page 43.
4/Relay Initiate TX key: Use this key to set up a relayed fax
transmission. During a relayed fax transmission, your
OKIFAX initiates the transmission by sending a document to a second fax machine, which then broadcasts the
message to a number of other fax machines. See page 45.
5/Polling key: When a document is loaded on the document
tray, use this key to set your OKIFAX to wait for another
fax machine to call and request the document to be sent
(polling transmission). When no document is loaded, use
this key to call another fax machine and request it to send
the documents loaded into it (polling reception). See page
47.
6/Report Print key: Use this key to print reports or phone
lists manually. See the “Reports” chapter for details.
7/Counter Display key: Your OKIFAX keeps track of the
number of pages it has printed and scanned. Use this key
to check the print and scan counters. It can also be used to
reset the drum counter after replacing the image drum
unit (this feature is available only when the “CHANGE
DRUM SOON” message displays).
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8/Location Program key: Use this key to program One Touch
keys, Auto Dial numbers and groups. See the “Dial Directories” chapter.
9/User Program key: Use this key to program identification
information, to set the clock, and to change function and
dial parameter settings.
10/Message Print From Memory key: Your OKIFAX is set to re-
ceive messages into memory and not print them when it
runs low on toner. Using this key you can force messages
to print, although print quality may be poor because toner
is low. This key is also used to print confidential fax messages received into mail boxes in your OKIFAX’s
memory (page 45).
When no messages are in memory, use this key to print a
cleaning page to clear accumulated toner from the image
drum. See page 63.
Signal Tones
Your OKIFAX makes a number of sounds to inform
you of specific conditions.
Key Select tone: This is a short beep that occurs each time
you press a key.
Error tones: If you press a wrong or inappropriate key, your
OKIFAX emits three short beeps. If it experiences a
problem during communications, it emits three long
beeps. Press the Stop key to turn the error tone off, then
print a Message Confirmation Report to check the source
of the problem—to do this, press the Copy key twice with
no documents loaded.
Voice Request tone: During a fax session, either you or the
person at the remote fax machine may initiate a voice request. When the person at the remote machine either initiates or answers your voice request, your OKIFAX emits
a repetitive warbling sound.
End of Session tone: At the end of every successful fax session,
your OKIFAX emits a short beep to inform you that
there were no errors or problems in the communication.
Off-Hook Alarm tone: If it is equipped with the optional hand-
set, and if the handset is left off the hook, your OKIFAX
emits an intermittent warbling sound. To turn off the
sound, hang up the handset and press the Stop key.
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Introduction 11
Installation
Getting Started
To install your new OKIFAX, follow the instructions
from Unpacking to Setting the Fax Identification. You
must complete these steps for your OKIFAX to operate
properly.
If you have purchased an option package for your
OKIFAX, refer to the documentation you received with
that option for installation instructions.
Where to Install Your OKIFAX
■ Place your OKIFAX in a dust-free location away from
direct sunlight.
■ Allow several inches on each side of the machine to
ensure adequate ventilation.
■ Make sure that both power and telephone outlets are
available nearby.
■ Choose a location where the relative humidity is between
20% and 80%, and where the temperature is between
50°F (10°C) and 92°F (32°C).
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Unpacking
Before you begin, be sure that all the items listed below
are included in your package.
■ OKIFAX 5050
■ Toner cartridge (wrapped)
■ Image drum cartridge (inside machine)
■ Power cord
■ Telephone line cord
■ Document stacker tray
■ Quick Start Guide
Refer to the illustrations in the Component Identification
chapter.
Note: If any items are missing, contact your dealer
immediately. Keep your packing materials and carton in
case you ever need to ship or transport the unit.
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Setting Up Your OKIFAX 5050
EC
Install the Document Stacker
Slip the document stacker indents over the tabs on the
rear of the unit so that they click into place.
Remove the Protective Sheet
1 Lift up the document table.
SELECT
FUNCTION
AUTO REC
START
AUTO DIAL
SEARCH
REDIAL
STOP
ALARM
HYPHEN
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
DEF
PHOTO
3
ABC
2
MN
6
1
JKL
5
WXY
9
GHI
TUV
4
8
#
PRS
7
OQZ
0
*
2 Press in the cover release buttons on the side of the copy
stacker until it clicks open. Lift up the stacker.
AUTO R
DEF
3
ABC
2
1
JKL
5
GHI
TUV
4
8
PRS
7
OQZ
*
START
AUTO DIAL
SEARCH
REDIAL
STOP
ALARM
HYPHEN
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
PHOTO
MN
6
WXY
9
#
0
3 Take out the image drum cartridge.
SELECT
FUNCTION
AUTO REC
START
AUTO DIAL
SEARCH
REDIAL
STOP
ALARM
HYPHEN
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
DEF
PHOTO
3
ABC
2
MN
6
1
JKL
5
WXY
9
GHI
TUV
4
8
#
PRS
7
OQZ
0
*
PUSH
PUSH
4 Remove the protective sheet. Be careful not to touch the
green surface of the drum.
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5 Replace the image drum cartridge.
SELECT
FUNCTION
AUTO REC
DEF
3
ABC
2
1
JKL
5
GHI
TUV
4
8
PRS
7
*
START
AUTO DIAL
SEARCH
REDIAL
STOP
ALARM
HYPHEN
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
PHOTO
MN
6
WXY
9
#
OQZ
0
PUSH
PUSH
2 Unwrap the toner cartridge and gently shake it to
distribute the toner. Then carefully peel the tape
from the bottom of the toner cartridge.
Install the Toner Cartridge
1 Remove the sponge and discard.
SELECT
FUNCTION
AUTO REC
SEARCH
HYPHEN
DEF
3
ABC
2
MN
6
1
JKL
5
WXY
9
GHI
TUV
4
8
PRS
7
OQZ
0
*
START
AUTO DIAL
REDIAL
STOP
ALARM
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
PHOTO
#
Warning: Be c areful when handling the toner cartridge. Do not let
toner spill on your clothing or other porous materials. If you experience any problems with toner, see the Safety chapter at the beginning of this handbook.
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3 With the ridged side facing up and the blue lever on
your right, insert the toner cartridge into the image
drum unit, left end first.
SELECT
FUNCTION
AUTO REC
SEARCH
HYPHEN
DEF
3
ABC
2
MN
6
1
JKL
5
WXY
9
GHI
TUV
4
8
#
PRS
7
OQZ
0
*
START
AUTO DIAL
REDIAL
STOP
ALARM
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
PHOTO
4 Push the lever forward to secure the cartridge.
5 Close the copy stacker—push down until you hear both
RED
STO
sides click into place.
ALARM
HYPHEN
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
DEF
PHOTO
3
ABC
2
MN
6
1
JKL
5
WXY
9
GHI
TUV
4
8
#
PRS
7
OQZ
0
*
6 Close the document table.
Connect to the Telephone Line
Insert one end of the telephone cord into the LINE jack
in the back of the machine, and the other end into your
wall telephone jack.
LINE jack
SELECT
FUNCTION
AUTO REC
DEF
3
ABC
2
1
JKL
5
GHI
TUV
4
8
PRS
7
OQZ
*
START
AUTO DIAL
SEARCH
REDIAL
STOP
ALARM
HYPHEN
HOOK
V. REQUEST
STD
DARK
COPY
FINE
NORMAL
LIGHT
EX FINE
PHOTO
MN
6
WXY
9
#
0
Tip: Now, you can connect either an external
telephone or the external handset option for your
OKIFAX. See the instructions that follow.
Option: Installing an External Handset
If you purchased an external handset option with your
OKIFAX, follow these instructions to install it.
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1 Using the supplied screw, connect the handset cradle to
its base.
3 Plug one end of the handset cord into the handset and
the other end into the jack on the front of the cradle.
Place the handset in the cradle.
4 Insert the supplied telephone cord into the jack located
on the back of the cradle.
2 Position the handset cradle on the left side of the
OKIFAX.
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5 Feed the telephone cord from the back of the cradle
through the cable run located on the back of the
OKIFAX
Feed cable here
6 Insert the end of the cord into the TEL 1 or TEL 2 jack
on the back of the OKIFAX.
Wall jack
Tel 1, Tel 2
Note: The two TEL jacks are provided to allow you to
connect both an external handset and an answering
machine.
Connecting an External Telephone or Answering Machine
Important Note: Any external telephone or answering
machine connected to the OKIFAX must be FCC and CSA
approved.
Insert one end of the telephone cord into the TEL 1 or TEL
2 jack on the back of the OKIFAX, and the other end into
the jack in your external device.
To connect both an answering machine and a telephone, first
connect your answering machine to your OKIFAX, then plug
your external telephone’s cord into the telephone jack on your
answering machine.
Note: You must have the TAD mode feature turned on for an
answering machine to work with your OKIFAX. See Setting
the Answering Mode, page 20.
Line
TEL 1
TEL 2
LINE
TEL
Jack
Jack
Connect Power
1 Make sure the power switch is off.
2 Plug the power cord into the back of the unit.
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3 Plug the other end into a grounded AC power outlet.
4 Turn on your OKIFAX. After the unit warms up, the
time and current answering mode appear on the
display. Your OKIFAX is now in standby mode, ready to
send or receive faxes.
Time: 2:35 PM
14:35[FAX]
Answer mode
Loading Paper
Your OKIFAX 5050 can hold up to 250 sheets of
standard-weight (20 lb.) paper. For best results, use paper
specially made for laser printers or photocopiers. It can use
letter, legal, and A4 size paper.
1 Pull the paper tray out of the machine.
2 Adjust the paper guides to the width of your paper.
Your OKIFAX automatically reduces the vertical length of
the page images it receives to fit on the paper loaded in it,
down to 75% of the original length. For example, if you
are receiving a document created originally on legal-size
paper, your OKIFAX can reduce the received pages to fit
on letter or A4 paper.
Note: Your OKIFAX is set at the factory to use letter size
paper. To use a different paper size, change the 1’ST PAPER SIZE user function setting to match your new paper
size. See page 52 for instructions.
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3 If necessary, lift and adjust for the length of your paper.
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