OKI OKIPAGE 6w User Guide
User’s Guide
Notice
T rademarks
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki assumes no
responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki also
cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other
manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability
of the information in it. Mention of software products manufactured by
other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Oki.
First edition February, 1999
Copyright
© Copyright 1999 by Oki. All rights reserved.
Written and produced by the Oki Documentation Dept.
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Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.
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Contents
Safety Instructions ..................................................................4
Important Wiring Instructions ................................................6
Choosing Print Media............................................................. 7
Paper ................................................................................... 7
Transparencies/Adhesive Labels ....................................... 7
Envelopes ........................................................................... 7
Paper Sizes ..............................................................................8
Paper Weight ...........................................................................8
Loading Paper ......................................................................... 8
Manual feed ........................................................................ 9
Paper Exit ........................................................................... 9
Toner Cart ridge .....................................................................10
Toner Cartridge Life......................................................... 10
When to Replace the Toner Cartridge ............................. 1 0
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ........................................ 10
Cleaning the LED Array................................................... 11
Image drum Cartridge ...........................................................12
Image Drum Cartridge Life .............................................. 12
When to Replace the Image Drum Cartridge...................12
Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge ..............................12
Resetting the Drum Counter ............................................1 3
Viewing and using the men us ...............................................14
Printer Maintenance..............................................................1 5
Transporting Your Printer.................................................15
Generating a Cleaning Page ............................................ 1 5
Cleaning the Printer ......................................................... 1 5
Basic Troubleshooting .......................................................... 16
Paper Jams ........................................................................16
Print Quality Problems .....................................................17
Software Problems ............................................................18
Hardware Problems........................................................... 19
Specifications........................................................................21
Index......................................................................................23
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Safety Instructions
Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years
of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment,
however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to
avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer:
• Read the set up instructions in this handbook carefully. Be
sure to save it for future reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the
printer itself.
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp
cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on
something unsteady, it may fall and be damaged; if you
place it on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the
vents may become blocked, causing the printer to overheat.
• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all
openings on the printer are not blocked. Do not put the
printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat
register. Keep it out of direct sunlight. Allow enough room
around the printer for adequate ventilation and easy access
to the paper trays.
• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any
kind into it.
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating
listed on the back of the printer. If you are not sure, check
with your dealer or with your local power company.
• Your printer has an earthed, 3-pin plug as a safety
feature, and it will only fit into an earthed outlet. If you
can not plug it in, chances are you have an older, nonearthed outlet; contact an electrician to have the outlet
replaced. Do not use an adapter to defeat the earthing.
• To avoid damaging the power cable, do not put anything
on it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cable
becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
• If you are using an extension cable or power strip with the
printer, make sure that the total of the amperes required by
all the equipment on the extension is less than the
extension’s rating. The total ratings of all equipment
plugged into the outlet should not exceed 13 amperes.
• The power outlet into which you plug your printer must
remain accessible at all times.
• Lifting the top cover exposes hot surfaces. These are clearly
labelled. Do NOT touch them.
• Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the
printer; you could get a shock or cause a fire.
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Conventions
• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this
handbook, do not try to service the printer yourself;
opening the cover may expose you to shocks or other
hazards. Always contact your local dealer.
• Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined in
the handbook. You may cause damage requiring extensive
repair work.
• It is recommended that the printer be switched off prior to
opening or removing covers.
If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not
working properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately
and contact your dealer.
These are some of the things to look for:
• The power cable or plug is frayed or damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the printer, or it has been
exposed to water.
• The printer has been dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.
• The printer does not function normally when you are
following the operating instructions.
This symbol marks a ‘note’. Notes are hints or tips which
offer additional information to help you.
This symbol marks a ‘caution’. Cautions are special
notices which you should read and follow carefully to
avoid possible damage to your equipment.
This symbol marks a ‘warning’. Warnings are special
notices which you should read and follow carefully to
avoid potential danger to yourself or others.
EMC/Low Voltage Directive
This product complies with the requirements of the
Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the member states relating
to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage.
Energy Star
As an ENERGY STAR Partner , Oki has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STA R guidelines for energy ef ficiency .
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Important Wiring Instructions
The wires in the power cable are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Green and Yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this printer do
not correspond with the markings of the terminals of your plug,
proceed as follows:
Green and Yellow
Must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter
E (or the safety earth symbol) or the terminal coloured
green or green and yellow.
Blue
Must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter
N or coloured blue or black.
Brown
Must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter
L or coloured red.
This printer must be earthed!
If you are in any doubt regarding the wiring, please contact
a qualified electrician.
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Choosing Print Media
Paper
• For best results, use paper that is smooth and of high quality,
such as copier paper, laser printing paper, or paper with a
Sheffield rating of 100-250. (Sheffield rating describes the
surface texture of the paper.)
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it.
Keep it away from moisture or other conditions that can
cause it to wrinkle or curl.
• Printing on coated (glossy), heavily textured or embossed
paper is not recommended.
• Preprinted forms must not scorch, melt, offset, or release
hazardous emissions when heated to 200ºC (392ºF) for 0.1
second.
• Avoid printing on both sides of the paper or preprinted
documents that have been in a photocopier.
• Try paper before you buy it in quantity.
Repeated use of unsuitable paper stock may reduce the
life of your consumables, such as drum cartridge and
fuser unit. The performance of your printer depends on
the correct selection of print media.
T ransparencies/Adhesive Labels
• Use manual feed.
• Should be specifically made for laser printers or
photocopiers.
• Must be able to withstand 200ºC for 0.1 second.
• Labels should cover entire carrier sheet.
• Carrier sheet or adhesive must not be exposed to any part
of the printer.
Envelopes
• Use manual feed.
• No windows or metal clasps.
• Paper no heavier than 105g/m².
• Smooth, even surface.
• No self-sealing flaps.
• Seams down the side, not across the middle.
• Squared-off flaps that do not cover the print area.
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Paper Sizes
Loading Paper
Paper format Width × Length
Letter 8½" × 11"
Legal 13 8½" × 13"
Legal 14 8½" × 14"
Executive 7¼" × 10½"
A4 210mm × 297mm
A5 148mm × 210mm
B5 176mm × 250mm
A6 105mm × 148mm
Free size (min) 76.2m m × 216.0mm
(max) 127.0mm × 355.6mm
Paper Weight
Minimum – Maximum
Automatic feed 60 – 105 g/m²
Manual feed 6 0 – 120 g/m²
Envelopes 7 5 – 90 g/m²
Media Type (default) Minimum – Maximum
Light (60) 60 – 66 g/m²
Medium light (68) 6 7 – 73 g/m²
Medium (75) 74 – 88 g/m²
Medium Heavy (90) 89 – 104 g/m²
Heavy (105) 105 – 120 g/m²
The paper feeder handles up to 100 sheets of 75g/m² (20lb.)
paper.
1 Set the left paper guide to the marker for the required paper
size and move the right guide to a position slightly wider
than your paper width.
2 Insert the paper so that it is up against the left paper guide
and check that it is not skewed.
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