OKI OL810ex User Guide

Chapter 0 Copyright Information

Publications Department

OKIDATA

532 Fellowship Road

Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054

OKIDATA is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.; Marque déposée de Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.; Marca Registrada, Oki Electric Industry

Company, Ltd.

OKIPRO II, Micro Docs II, and Bar Codes Plus II are Trademarks of OKI Electric Inductry Company, Ltd. Energy Star is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency TrueType and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Company Hewlett-Packard, HP, and LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. WordPerfect is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Word and Works are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Architext is a trademark of Architext, Inc. Bitstream is a registered trademark and Fontware is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc. Fontware is licensed to Bitstream, Inc., in West Germany, France, and the United Kingdom by Electronic Printing

Systems, Ltd. Compugraphic is a registered trademark of Agfa Corporation Intellifont is a registered trademark of Compugraphic Corporation. Glyphix is a trademark of SWFTE International. Portions of software ©1994-1995 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe is a trademark of

Adobe Systems Incorporated and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

ZIP Code is a registered trademark of the United States Postal Service.

Revision Information

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 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 OKIDATA.

First edition May, 1995.

Written and produced by the OKIDATA Publications Department. Please address any comments to:

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your OKIDATA 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 setup and operating 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 be blocked, causing the printer to overheat.

- To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all openings on the printer are not blocked. Dont put the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register. If you put it in any kind of enclosure, make sure it is well ventilated

- 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're not sure, check with your dealer or with your local power company.

- Your printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug as a safety feature, and it will only fit into a grounded outlet. If you cant plug it in, chances are you have an older, non-grounded outlet; contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced. Do not use an adapter to defeat the grounding.

- To avoid damaging the power cord, dont put anything on it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.

- If you're using an extension cord 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 15 amperes.

- Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer; you could get a shock or cause a fire.

- Aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook, don't try to service the printer yourself; opening the cover may expose you to shocks or other hazards. Don't make

any adjustments other than those outlined in the handbookyou may cause damage

requiring extensive repair work. See Problem Solving in this manual for information on how

to get your printer serviced by qualified OKIDATA technicians.

- If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not working properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and follow the procedures in the Handbook for having your printer serviced. These are some of the things to look for:

The power cord 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 doesn't function normally when you're following the operating

instructions.

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement for 120-Volt Models

WARNING:

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:

Note: It is the responsibility of the user to obtain the required shielded cable 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry Canada

Radio Interference Statement for 120-Volt Models

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as specified in the Industry Canada Radio Interference Regulations.

Cet appareil est conforme aux critères établis pour la Classe B en ce qui concerne les interférences radio, tel que spécifié par Industry Canada dans les Règlements relatifs aux Interférences Radio.

Federal Communications Commission Department of Communications

Radio Frenquency Interference Statement for 230/240-Volt Models

WARNING:

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: It is the responsibility of the user to obtain the required shielded cable 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

Industry Canada

Radio Interference Statement for 230/240-Volt Models

This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio interference as specified in the Industry Canada Radio Interference Regulations.

Cet appareil est conforme aux critères établis pour la Classe A en ce qui concerne les interférences radio, tel que spécifié par Industry Canada dans les Règlements relatifs aux Interférences Radio.

OL810e Features

Congratulations! You have selected a high speed printer with excellent paper handling and outstanding print quality. Your printers features include:

- 8 PPM output

- True 600 dpi print resolution, plus 600 x1200 resolution for graphics

- HP LaserJet 4 compatibility (PCL5e)

- 2 MB of memory with Enhanced Memory Management, expandable to 34MB

- 35 PCL and 10 TrueType Scalable resident fonts, plus Bar Code fonts

- 250 sheet universal/legal paper tray and manual feed for envelopes and special documents

- High speed bi-directional (IEEE1284) Centronics parallel interface RS232C Serial interface

- Auto-interface switching for multi-port setups

- Font card slot for adding additional fonts

- Ozone-free operation and Energy Star compliance for saving power

- Custom drivers for major software applications

Chapter 1 Select a Suitable Place for your Printer

Select a Suitable Place for your Printer

- A firm surface such as a table or desktop

- Space to open the cover and pull out the paper tray and the rear output extender

- Air circulation around the printer to prevent overheating

- A nearby power source

- Room temperature of 50° to 90°F (10° to 32°C).

- Relative Humidity of 20- 80%

- No direct sunlight

Check the Contents

Unpack your printer. The shipping box should contain:

- Okidata OL810e Printer (with Image Drum Cartridge installed)

- Software Support Driver Diskette

- Toner Cartridge

- Printer Handbook

- Black light- shield bag (for storing image drum if printer must be shipped)

- Power Cord

If you are missing anything, contact your dealer.

Remove the Image Drum Protective Paper

Press the cover release button and lift the cover (1). Lift out the image drum cartridge.

the drums green surface

cartridge into the printer.

(2). Remove the protective paper from the image drum (3). Reinstall the

Do not touch

Remove Protective Film from the Control Panel

Remove Protective Film

LIft up the corner and peel the protective plastic film from the control panel.

Installing Toner

Remove the sponge (1). Unwrap the toner cartridge. Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner (2). Peel tape off the bottom (3).

Grasp the blue lock lever and place the left side of the toner cartridge under the tab (4). Lower the right side into the toner well, aligning the lock lever slot (5) with the ridge in drum cartridge (6). When the cartridge is in place, push the lock lever forward until it stops (7). Lower the printer cover and press to close.

Choosing Paper

For best results, use paper that is smooth and of high quality. Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it, and keep it away from moisture or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl. Avoid printing on both sides of the paper for more than a few pages, or preprinted documents that have been in a photocopier. Try paper before you buy it in quantity.

When purchasing paper, use the following specifications for best results:

Smoothness/Grain 100 to 250 (Sheffield)/Long Grain

Basic Weight Paper cassette: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m²)

Manual feed: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120.5 g/m²)

Composition 100% chemical wood pulp and/or cotton

fiber

Caliper .003 to .007 inch (0.076 to 0.17 mm)

Curl In-ream: flat within 0.2 inch (5 mm)

Cut Edge Conditions/Finishing Cut with sharp blades, no visible fray.

Cut sheet to within ±0.3 inch (±0.8 mm) of nominal ±0.20°square.

Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release

hazardous emissions when heated to 392°F. (200°C) for 0.1 second.

Moisture Content 4% to 6% by weight

Packaging Polylaminated moisture-proof ream wrap

Wax Pick 12 minimum (Dennison)

Loading Paper

Slide the tray out of the printer (1). Adjust the tray guides for the correct paper size (2,3). Fan a stack of paper and place it in the tray under the tabs. Do not fill above the PAPER FULL mark (4). Place the tray back into the printer then push closed until the tray locks in place.

Note: The paper gauge indicates how much paper remains in the tray; you dont have to slide the tray out to check.

Paper Exit Paths - Top Paper Exit

Paper Exit Paths Top Paper Exit

- Pull the front exit extender forward. Lift out the support bar.

- Printed pages exit face down

- Pages are stacked in the order printed

- Exit bin holds 150 sheets of 20-lb. paper

Note: Don't change paper paths while printing, paper jam may occur.

Rear Paper Exit

- Pull out the rear exit extender until it locks in place. Lift out the support bar. To return to top exit, close the support bar and push the rear exit extender firmly back in place, paper will then exit into the top bin.

- Printed pages exit face up in reverse order

- Maximum output is 50 sheets of 20-lb. paper

- Use rear exit for printing on heavy paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies or odd size paper

Note: Don't change paper paths while printing, paper jam may occur.

Printing a Demo Page

Press ON-LINE (1) until the READY light goes out. Press FORM FEED/PRINT DEMO (2) and hold until

PRINT DEMO

appears. Demo pages will print.

Turning on the Printer

Make sure the printer is off (1). Plug the cord into the printer first (2), then into a Turn the printer on (4). It takes about 10 seconds for the printer to initialize, warm up, and display the

ON-LINE

message, telling you its ready to receive data.

grounded

outlet (3).

Changing the Display Language

To change the language on the panel display and menu printout: Press ON-LINE (1) until the READY light goes out. Press and hold MENU1/Menu2 (2) until

MODE

ENTER/Power Save until the language you want appears. Press ENTER/Power Save

displays. Press MENU1/Menu2

(3). The display now reads

LANGUAGE ENGLISH*

(3). Press ON-LINE (1).

LANGUAGE.

Press

Printing a Demo Page

Press ON-LINE (1) until the READY light goes out. Press FORM FEED/PRINT DEMO (2) and hold until

PRINT DEMO

appears. The Demo pages will print.

Interfacing with your Computer

Your printer has both a high-speed, bi-directional parallel interface port and a RS232C serial interface port. Which you use depends on your system and your needs. Your dealer can suggest the appropriate cable.

To comply with FCC regulations, the cable must be PC manual for details on cable requirements and interface ports on your computer.

See Appendix B (

) for information on using the RS232C serial interface.

shielded and UL and CSA approved. Consult your

Connecting the Cable

Make sure the printer and computer are off (1). Insert the printer end of the cable firmly into the proper connector on the back of the printer (parallel, 2; serial, 3). Fasten the cable to the printer securely. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper connector on your computer. Fasten the cable securely to your computer.

Automatic Interface Switching

Your printer automatically detects which port is sending data and activates that interface. This means that in most cases you don't have to do anything to set up the interface. Usually the default interface settings wont need any changes.

Be sure to test the interface, especially if you're using the serial interface. If you have problems, check the interface settings on your printers menu against the requirements in your computer manual. See Using the Menus for information on how to reconfigure the interfaces using Menu 2(

Chapter 2 The Ready Light

Operating your Printer

The Ready Light

Off

Blinking

Means

Printer is on-line, ready to receive data; button functions inactive (except for ON-LINE).

Printer is off-line, cannot receive data; button functions active.

Printer is receiving data.

The Display Window

It tells you

- What the printer is doing during normal operation.

- When you need to add paper or change consumables.

- When there's something wrong with the printer.

See Problem Solving for a list of display messages (

+ 55 hidden pages

OKI OL810ex User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

OL810e Features

Select a Suitable Place for your Printer

Interfacing with your Computer

The Ready Light