Oki Pro8432WT User's Manual Setup

Pro8432WT
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About the Product Warranty

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer 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 the manufacturer.
While all reasonable efforts have been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible, we make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
All rights are reserved by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. You must not copy, transfer, translate, etc. the content herein without authorization. You must obtain written permission from Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. before doing any of the above.
© 2017 Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
OKI is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Energy Star is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Apple, Mac, OS X and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their proprietors.
This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2014/35/ EU (LVD), 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (ErP) and 2011/65/EU(RoHS), as amended where applicable, on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, Energy related Products and Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
The following cables were used to evaluate this product for EMC directive 2014/30/EU compliance, and
congurations other than this may affect that compliance.
cable type
Power 1.8
USB 5.0
LAN 15.0
length
(meters)
core shield
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Emergency rst aid
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Take care with toner powder:
If swallowed, give small amounts of cold water and seek medical attention. DO NOT attempt to induce vomiting.
If inhaled, move the person to an open area for fresh air. Seek medical attention.
If it gets into the eyes, ush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes
keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention.
Spillages should be treated with cold water and soap to help reduce risk of staining skin or clothing.

Environmental information

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For Your Safety

WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
Read the User’s Manual for your safety before using the product.
Cautions related to safety
A warning provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of personal injury.
A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage.
General cautions
Do not touch the safety switch inside the printer. Doing so may cause electric shock when high voltage occurs. In addition, the rotating gears may result in injury.
Unplug the power cord and contact a customer service center if a liquid such as water enters in the internal parts of the printer. Failure to do so may lead to
a re.
Unplug the power cord and contact a customer service center if the printer is dropped or the cover is damaged. Failure to do so may cause
electric shock and/or re,
leading to injuries.
Do not insert materials in a vent hole. Doing so may cause electric
shock and/or re leading to
personal injuries. Do not throw toner cartridges
and image drum cartridges
into re. Doing so may cause
dust explosion leading to burns.
Do not use highly ammable
sprays near the printer. Doing
so may cause re as parts of
the printer are hot.
Unplug the power cord and remove foreign materials such as paper clips if they fall inside the printer. Failure to do so may cause electric
shock and/or re, leading to
injuries. Unplug the power cord
periodically to clean plug blades and base section between the blades. If the power plug remains inserted for a long time, the base section will get dusty, and the plug may short
circuit, which may cause re.
Do not put a cup with liquids such as water on the printer. Doing so may cause electric
shock and/or re leading to
personal injuries. Do not use a power cord, a
cable, or a ground wire other than those that are indicated in User's Manual.
Doing so may cause re.
Unplug the power cord and contact a customer service center if the cover is unusually hot, smoking, giving off an unusual odor, or making strange noises. Failure to do so may lead to
a re.
Do not operate and/or disassemble the printer other than as directed in User’s Manual. Doing so may cause
electric shock and/or re,
leading to injuries.
Do not clean spilled toner with a vacuum cleaner. If cleaning spilled toner with a vacuum cleaner, it may
catch re due to the sparks
from electric contact.
Toner spilled on the oor
should be wiped off with wet cloth.
Do not touch the fuser and other parts when opening the cover of the printer. Doing so may cause burns.
The operation of using UPS (uninterruptible power source) or inverters is not guaranteed. Do not use uninterruptible power source or inverters.
Doing so may cause re.
Do not come closer to the paper’s exit area when the power is turned on, while printing. Doing so may result in personal injury.
Do not touch a damaged liquid-crystal display. If liquid (liquid crystal) leaked from the liquid-
crystal display gets into the eyes or mouth, ush
with large amount of water. Follow the direction from a doctor if necessary.
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Manual Composition

WARNING
The following manuals are included with this product.
● Quick Guide
This notes brief descriptions of how to install this printer.
● User’s Manual (Setup) ---- This document
Basic operations are described to aid understanding of this printer. The initial setup descriptions including printer placement and the network initial setting are noted along with troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.

About This Manual

Terms in this document
The following terms are used in this manual.
Note
● Indicates important information on operations. Make sure to read sections with this mark.
Memo
● Indicates additional information on operations. You should read sections with this mark.
Reference
● Indicates where to look when you want to know more detailed or related information.
● A warning provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of personal injury.
CAUTION
● A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or
damage.
Symbols in this document
The following symbols are used in this manual.
Symbols Description
[ ] ● Indicates menu names on the display screen.
● Indicates menu, window, and dialog names on the computer.
" "
< > button/key Indicates a hardware button on the operator panel or a key on the keyboard of the
> Indicates how to get to the item you want in the menu of this printer or the computer.
Your Printer
● Indicates messages and input text on the display screen.
● Indicates le names on the computer.
● Indicates reference titles.
computer.
Indicates a printer you want to use or select.
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Notation used in this manual
The following notations may be used in this manual.
● PostScript3 Emulation PSE, POSTSCRIPT3 Emulation, POSTSCRIPT3 EMULATION
● Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit Edition operating system Windows 10 (64bit version) *
● Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 64-bit Edition operating system Windows 8.1 (64bit version) *
● Microsoft® Windows® 8 64-bit Edition operating system Windows 8 (64bit version) *
● Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit Edition operating system Windows 7 (64bit version) *
● Microsoft® Windows Vista® 64-bit Edition operating system Windows Vista (64bit version) *
● Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 64-bit Edition operating system Windows Server 2016 *
● Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 64-bit Edition operating system Windows Server 2012 *
● Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 64-bit Edition operating system Windows Server 2012 *
● Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 64-bit Edition operating system Windows Server 2008 *
● Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 64-bit Edition operating system Windows Server 2008 (64bit version) *
● Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system Windows 10 *
● Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 operating system Windows 8.1 *
● Microsoft® Windows® 8 operating system Windows 8 *
● Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system Windows 7 *
● Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system Windows Vista *
● Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 operating system Windows Server 2008 *
● Generic name for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012,
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 Windows
* If there is no special description, 64bit version is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. (64bit version and Windows Server 2008 R2 is included in Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 R2 is included in Windows Server 2012.)
If there is no special description, Windows 7 is used as Windows, OS X 10.11 is used as OS X, and Pro8432WT is used as the printer for examples in this document.
Depending on your OS, model or version, the description on this document may be different.
The diffusion of dust, ozone, styrene, benzene, TVOC, and ultrane particles conforms to the Eco Mark 155, “Printer” substance emission certication criteria. (Toner was tested by performing black and
white and color printing with OKI genuine toner cartridges according to the appendix S-M of the Blue Angel RAL UZ-171:2012 test method.)
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Contents
About the Product Warranty .....................................................................2
Emergency rst aid
Environmental information
For Your Safety
Manual Composition
About This Manual
.................................................................................3
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.......................................................................................4
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1. Setup ................................................................................. 10
Checking Products ................................................................................. 11
Checking Package Contents ...................................................................................... 11
Operator Panel .....................................................................................12
How to Use the Numeric Keypad ............................................................................... 12
How to Use the Function Key
Names of Components
Available Options
............................................................................................. 13
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Checking the Placement Environment ......................................................16
Placement Environment ........................................................................................... 16
.................................................................................... 13
Placement Space
.................................................................................................... 16
Preparing Your Printer ............................................................................ 17
Unpacking ............................................................................................................. 17
Installing Consumables
Loading Paper
Turning On/Off the Power
Installing Options
Test Printing from the Printer
........................................................................................................ 19
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......................................................................................... 21
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.................................................................................... 29
Connecting to a Computer ...................................................................... 30
Network Connection ................................................................................................ 31
USB Connection
When Adding Options
...................................................................................................... 41
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Contents
2. Printing Basic Operation .................................................... 45
Supported Paper ...................................................................................45
How to Print from the Tray
How to Print from the MP Tray
Printing in Custom Sizes
Paper Output
........................................................................................ 55
Convenient Print Functions
Canceling Printing
................................................................................. 57
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Power Save Mode
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Deep Sleep Mode
Constraints When in Deep Sleep Mode ....................................................................... 60
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Settings for Turning Power Off Automatically (Auto Power Off) .................... 62
Setting the Auto Power Off ....................................................................................... 62
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Auto Power Off Mode
......................... 63
Setting the Buzzer ................................................................................64
3. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 65
When an Error Message Appears on the Display Screen
(When the ATTENTION Indicator Lights Up/Blinks) ..................................... 65
When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed
....................................... 66
When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit Appears
When the Message for Paper Replacement or Paper Size Error Appears
Other Error Messages
When You Cannot Print from the MP Tray
Other Issues
Unable to Print from a Computer ............................................................................... 83
Unable to Install a Printer Driver Successfully
OS-Specic Constraints
Image Quality Issues
Feeding Issues
Machine Issues
........................................................................................ 74
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Contents
4. Maintenance ...................................................................... 93
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units .........................................93
Replacing Toner Cartridges ....................................................................................... 94
Replacing the Image Drum
Replacing the Belt Unit
Replacing the Fuser Unit
....................................................................................... 98
...........................................................................................101
.........................................................................................104
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 106
Cleaning the Surface of the Printer ...........................................................................106
Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers.....................................................................................106
Cleaning LED Heads
...............................................................................................108
Moving or Transporting Your Printer ....................................................... 110
Before Machine Disposal
...................................................................... 112
5. Appendix ......................................................................... 113
Menu List of the Operator Panel ............................................................ 113
Checking the Printer’s Status with the Display Screen .................................................113
Menu List of the Operator Panel
Specications ..................................................................................... 119
...............................................................................114
Index .................................................................................... 125
Contact Us
............................................................................. 126
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1. Setup

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How to set up is explained in this chapter.
1. Setup
 Setup Flow
1. Checking Products
● Checking package contents
● Checking names of the operator panel and how to
operate
● Checking names of product parts
● Checking options
2. Checking the Placement Environment
● Checking the placement environment
● Checking placement location
3. Preparing a Printer
● Unpacking
● Removing cushioning materials
● Installing consumables
● Loading paper
● Turning on/off the power
● Installing options
● Test printing from the printer
4. Connecting to a Computer
Connecting through network Connecting through USB
For Windows
Specifying an IP address on the operator panel
For OS X
Connecting through Bonjour
Connecting a cable
Installing a printer driver on a computer
Adding printers on a computer
Test printing from a computer
For Windows For OS X
Adding printers on a computer
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Checking Products

CAUTION
Checking Products
This section gives an overview of the printer.

Checking Package Contents

Check that you have everything shown below.
It may cause injury!
● At least two people are needed to lift the printer
safely because it weighs about 37 Kg.
Reference
● For details on how to open the package, refer to
“Unpacking” P.17.
● Printer
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● Software DVD-ROM
● AC cord
Note
● An Ethernet cable and USB cable are not supplied with
your printer. Procure them separately.
● Packaging and cushioning material are needed if
transporting the printer. Do not throw them away.
● Four image drums (cyan, yellow, magenta,
white)
Note
● The image drums are installed in the machine before
shipment.
● Four starter toner cartridges (cyan, yellow,
magenta, white)
● Quick Guide
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Operator Panel

1
Operator Panel
This section explains the names and functions of components on the operator panel and how to enter text.
1. Setup
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No. Name Function
1 Display screen Displays operating instructions and the status of the printer. 2 <ON LINE> button Switches between on line and off line modes. 3 <CANCEL> button Cancels the current print immediately. 4 <ENTER> button
5 <SCROLL> button Selects the menu or scrolls the screen. 6 <BACK> button Returns to the previous screen. 7 <HELP> button Displays the help screen. To close, press the <HELP> button, <BACK>
8 <POWER SAVE> button
9 Numeric Keypad ● Enters numbers.
10 <Fn> key Displays the equipment setting menu screen with a shortcut function. 11 <CLEAR> key Executes the following actions according to the entered items when pressed
12 <READY> indicator Lights up green in on line mode and turns off in off line mode. 13 <ATTENTION> indicator Lights up or blinks orange when an error occurs in the device.
● Displays the menu screen.
● Conrms the highlighted item.
button, or <CANCEL> button.
● Enters or exits the power saving mode.
● Exits the deep sleep mode.
Lights up green in the power save mode and blinks green in the deep sleep mode.
● Enters alphabetical characters and symbols.
A password can be entered only with numeric keypad.
or held down.
● Minimizes a setting value.
● Enters zero for a setting value.
● Deletes a character.
● Cancels a selected item.
Returns to the previous settings. Not available when entering an IP address.

How to Use the Numeric Keypad

Use to enter numbers and characters.
Each time a numeric key is pressed, entered numbers or characters are changed cyclically in the following order:
<1>: 1 <2>: 2 <3>: 3 <4>: 4 <5>: 5 <6>: 6 <7>: 7
a b c A B C 2 d e f D E F 3 g h i G H I 4 j k l J K L 5 m n o M N O 6 p q r s P Q R S 7
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<8>: 8 <9>: 9
t u v T U V 8 w x y z W X Y Z 9
<0>: 0 The functions of <
> and <C> keys are the
followings:
>: Function key (Available only when the
<
standby screen is displayed.)
<C>: Deletes a character when entering a
password.
To enter “abc” for example, press <2>
<2> <2> <ENTER> button <2>
<2> <ENTER> button <2>
<2> <2> <2> <ENTER> button.
Operator Panel

How to Use the Function Key

Press numeric keys after pressing the <Fn> key when the message “Ready To Print” appears on the display screen. The function menu corresponding to the number entered is displayed.
1 Press the <Fn> key.
2 Press the numeric keys (0-9) to display
the desired function item and press the <ENTER> button.
Function No. Function menu
101 Network 103 Error Log 200 Power Save Time 201 Sleep Time 202 Auto Power Off Time 210 Error Report 220 Print Position Adjust (MPTray) 221 Print Position Adjust (Tray 1) 231 Paper Color Setting 233 Trans. Color Setting 234 SMR Setting 235 BG Setting 236 Drum Cleaning 237 Hex Dump 300 Adjust Density 301 Adjust Registration 302 Print Color Tuning Pattern 310 Cyan Density 311 Magenta Density 312 Yellow Density 313 White Density
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3 The setting screen of the selected
function is displayed. Check or change the settings.
Function Menu List
Function No. Function menu
1 Shared Print 2 Private Print 10 Paper Size (Tray 1) 11 X Dimension (Tray 1) 12 Y Dimension (Tray 1) 13 Media Type (Tray 1) 14 Media Weight (Tray 1) 80 Paper Feed 90 Paper Size (MP Tray) 91 X Dimension (MP Tray) 92 Y Dimension (MP Tray) 93 Media Type (MP Tray) 94 Media Weight (MP Tray) 95 Tray Usage (MP Tray) 100 Conguration

Names of Components

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No. Name
1 Front cover 2 Front cover open lever 3 Operator panel 4 Power switch 5 Output tray 6 Multipurpose tray 7 Tray 1 8 Air vents
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Operator Panel
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No. Name
9 Output tray open button 10 Toner cartridge
Image drum (C: cyan)
11 Toner cartridge
Image drum (Y: yellow)
12 Toner cartridge
Image drum (M: magenta)
13 Toner cartridge
Image drum (W: white) 14 Fuser unit 15 LED head (four heads)
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No. Name
18 Rear output tray 19 AC power socket 20 Interface part 21 Access cover
● Interface part
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No. Name
16 Multipurpose tray 17 Paper set cover 26 Wireless LAN module cover
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No. Name
23 Accessory connector 24 USB interface connection 25 Network interface connection
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Operator Panel

Available Options

The following options are available for your printer:
● Additional RAM (256 MB or 512 MB)
● 16 GB SD memory card kit
● Wireless LAN module
Reference
● For details on how to install the options, refer to
“Installing Options” P.23.
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Checking the Placement Environment

WARNING
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1. Setup
Checking the Placement Environment

Placement Environment

Your printer must be placed in the following environment:
Temperature: 10 - 32°C
20%
Humidity:
Maximum wet bulb temperature:
Recommended environment:
Note
● Be careful of condensation. It may cause a malfunction.
● If placing your printer in a location where the humidity of
the surrounding air is less than 30% RH, use a humidier
or antistatic mat.
- 80% RH
(relative humidity)
25°C
17 - 27°C, 50 - 70 % RH

Placement Space

Place your printer on a at surface that is wide
enough that the printer’s feet securely on the surface.
Allow for enough room around your printer as shown in the images below.
● Top view
20 cm
100 cm60 cm
● Do not install near high temperature or the re.
● Please do not install in a place from which a
chemical reaction is started (laboratory etc.).
● Do not install near the inammable solution, such
as alcohol and thinner.
● Do not install in the place which the small child's
hand reaches.
● Do not install in an unstable place (the shaky
stand, leaning place, etc.).
● Do not install in a place many humidity, dusty and
the place where direct rays hit.
● Do not install in the environment of briny air and
corrosive gas.
● Do not install in a place with much vibration.
● Do not install in a place where the ventilation hole
of the printer is closed.
CAUTION
● Do not place directly on a rug or carpet with long
strands.
● Do not install in a closed room with poor
ventilation and circulation.
● If you use the printer in a small room for a long
time, please make sure that you ventilate the room.
● Install away from strong magnetic elds and
sources of noise.
● Install away from monitors or TVs.
20 cm
● Side view
70 cm
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Preparing Your Printer

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Preparing Your Printer
This section explains how to unpack your printer and how to turn it on and off.

Unpacking

CAUTIO
● At least two people are needed to lift the printer
safely because it weighs about 37 Kg.
Note
Be sure to use the consumables or maintenance units provided with this printer at rst. Otherwise, the life of the
consumables or maintenance units may not be displayed correctly, or you may not be able to use them later.
● The image drum (the green tube) is very delicate. Handle it carefully.
● Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or very bright interior light (approximately more than 1500 lux). Even under the normal interior light, do not leave it for more than 5 minutes.
● Packaging and cushioning material are needed if transporting the printer. Do not throw them away.
It may cause injury!

Installing Consumables

1 Insert your nger into the recess on
the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward.
Note
● Open the front cover gently. If opening rapidly, an MP
tray may open.
1
1. Setup
1
1 Remove your printer from the box and
remove all cushioning materials and the plastic bag from your printer.
2 Remove the two strips of protective tape
(1) at the back of your printer.
1
2
2 Press the output tray open button (3)
and open the output tray (4).
3
4
3 Take out all four image drums from the
printer.
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Preparing Your Printer
4 Remove the protective sheets and toner
1
1. Setup
covers from four image drums.
x4 (C / Y / M / W)
5 Conrm that the image drum and the
toner cartridge are of the same color, and then attach the toner cartridge to the image drum.
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Preparing Your Printer
6 Put all four image drums back into a
printer.
7 Close the output tray (4) by pushing the
both sides of the cover rmly.
4

Loading Paper

Reference
● Please refer to “Supported Paper” P.45 for information
on how to load paper into the printer.
1 Pull out the paper tray (1).
1
2 Set the paper size dial (2) to match the
loading paper size.
Set the dial to [A4 ] when loading the A4 size paper with a landscape orientation.
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1. Setup
8 Close the front cover (2).
Note
● The front cover cannot be closed securely if the
output tray is not closed.
● When the error message that the top or front cover
is open does not disappear from the operator panel’s display screen, make sure they are closed securely.
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Preparing Your Printer
3 Slide the paper guide (3) and paper
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stopper (4) to the size of paper to be loaded.
3
Note
● When loading the A6 size paper, move the paper
stopper (4) forward and remove it once, then install it on the metal part.
5 Load paper with the print side face down
and press it from above.
Note
● Do not load paper exceeding the [ ] mark (5) of the
paper guide.
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6 Secure the loaded paper with the paper
guide.
7 Check if a size of loaded paper matches
the setting of paper size dial.
4 Flex paper back and forth, and then fan
it. Straighten the edges of the paper stack on a level surface.
8 Return the paper tray to the printer.
Memo
● If loading a paper that you cannot select the
size with a paper size dial options, set the dial to [Other], and then set a paper size on the operator panel.
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Preparing Your Printer
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Turning On/Off the Power

Power Supply Conditions
The power supply must meet the following conditions:
Voltage: 110 - 127 VAC (Range 99 - 140 VAC)
220 - 240 VAC (Range 198 - 264 VAC)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 2%
Note
● If the power supply is unstable, use a voltage regulator.
● The maximum power consumption of this printer is
1400 W. Ensure that the power supply is sufcient to
operate this printer.
● We do not guarantee operation where an uninterruptible power system (UPS) or inverter is used. Do not use an uninterruptible power system (UPS) or inverter.
There is a risk of getting
WARNIN
● Be sure to turn off the power supply switch when
attaching or removing the AC cable and earth wire.
● Be sure to connect an earth wire to the grounding
terminal of exclusive use.
● Please do not connect with the ground of a water pipe,
a gas pipe, and a telephone wire, and a lightning rod by any means.
● Make sure to connect with the ground terminal before
connecting the power cord to the power supply plug.
● Be sure to plug in and unplug the AC cable while holding
on to the power supply plug.
● Insert the AC cable plug completely into the wall socket
securely.
● Do not touch the power cord, or printer, if your hands
are wet.
● Install a power cord in the place which is not stepped
on, and do not place a thing on a power cord.
● Do not use the cord tied in a bundle.
● Please do not use the damaged power cord.
● Do not use multi-outlet adapters.
● Do not connect this printer and other electric products
to the same wall socket. If it connects simultaneously with an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc. Especially, a printer may incorrect-operate by the electric noise. When you connect with the same wall socket
unavoidably, please use a commercial noise lter or a
commercial noise cut transformer.
● Use the attached power cord and insert it directory with
the ground terminal. Do not use the power cord for other product for the printer.
● Do not use an extension cord. When you use it
unavoidably, use the thing more than rated 15 A.
● Use of an extended code may not operate a printer
normally by AC voltage descent.
● During printing, do not shut off a power supply or do not
pull out a power supply plug.
● When you use it neither for consecutive holidays nor a
travel for a long time, pull out a power cord.
● Do not use attached power cord to the other products.
an electric shock and/or
causing re.
Turning On the Power
1 Plug the AC cord (1) into the AC power
socket of your printer.
1
2 Plug the AC cord into the electric socket.
3 Hold down the power switch (2) for
about 1 second to turn on the power.
2
The Power switch LED indicator lights up when the printer turns on.
The message “Ready To Print” is displayed in the operator panel once printer is ready.
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Preparing Your Printer
Turning Off the Power
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1 Hold down the power switch (1) for
1. Setup
about a second.
The message “Shutting down Please wait. Printer will turn off automatically” appears in the operator panel, and the power switch indicator blinks every 1 second. Then the printer turns off automatically and the power switch indicator goes out.
Note
● It may take about 5 minutes to turn off the power.
Wait until it turns off.
● Holding down the power switch for more than 5
seconds turns off printer forcibly. Only perform this procedure when a problem occurs. For printer problems, refer to “Other Issues” P.83.
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Power Save Mode and Deep Sleep Mode
Two-phase power conservation enables you to save on power consumed by the printer.
 Power Save Mode
When your printer is not used for a certain period of time, it automatically enters the power save mode to reduce the power consumption.
You can enter the power save mode manually by pressing the <POWER SAVE> button on the operator panel.
The <POWER SAVE> button lights up green while in this mode.
Memo
● By factory default, the time interval before entering the
power save mode is set to 1 minute. For how to change the time that elapses before the printer enters the power save mode, refer to “Setting the Time that Elapses Before
Entering the Power Save Mode” P.58.
 When the Printer is Not Used for a
Long Time
When the printer is not used for a long time due to consecutive holidays or when on vacation, or when changing or attaching parts in repair or maintenance, unplug the AC cord.
Memo
● The printer will not be functionally impaired even if left unplugged for a long time (more than 4 weeks).
 Deep Sleep Mode
Your printer goes from the power save mode to the deep sleep mode after a set period of time.
The <POWER SAVE> button blinks while in the deep sleep mode.
Note
● The printer does not enter the deep sleep mode if an error
occurs.
Memo
● By factory default, the time interval before entering the
deep sleep mode is set to 15 minutes. For how to change the time that elapses before the printer enters the deep sleep mode, refer to “Setting the Time that Elapses Before
Entering the Deep Sleep Mode” P.59.
Reference
● For more detailed information on deep sleep mode, please
refer to the User’s Manual (Advanced).
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 Restoring a Printer from the
Power Saving Mode
To restore the printer from the power save mode or the deep sleep mode, press the <POWER SAVE> button on the operator panel.
Memo
● When the printer receives a print job from a computer or other devices, it is restored automatically.
Auto Power Off Function
When a certain period of time elapses after printing, this printer will turn off automatically.
Memo
● The factory default setting for time that elapses before the printer power turns off automatically is 4 hours.
● For how to change the time that elapses before the printer power turns off automatically, refer to “Settings for
Turning Power Off Automatically (Auto Power Off)” P.62.
Note
● In the factory default setting, the auto power off mode is disabled during network connection. To enable the auto power off mode during network connection, refer to
“Settings for Turning Power Off Automatically (Auto Power Off)” P.62.

Installing Options

This section explains how to install options on your printer. The following options are available:
● Additional RAM (256 MB or 512 MB)
● 16 GB SD memory card kit
● Wireless LAN module
Note
● Be sure to turn off your printer and unplug the AC cord
and Ethernet or USB cable before installing options. Installing options while your printer is turned on may damage your printer and options.
Memo
● After installing options, set the option settings with a
printer driver. Refer to “When Adding Options” P.44.
Installing Additional RAM
Install additional RAM to increase the memory capacity of your printer in cases such as if
memory overow or the collate print errors occur.
Your printer supports 256 MB and 512 MB RAM.
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1. Setup
Note
● Use only genuine OKI products. The performance cannot
be guaranteed when using other products.
● The static electricity may damage parts. Discharge the
static electricity from your body by touching grounded metallic parts, etc., before work.
Memo
● For banner printing, installing additional memory is
recommended.
1 Turn off your printer, and then unplug
the AC cord and Ethernet or USB cable.
Reference
● “Turning Off the Power” P.22
2 Open the access cover (1) on the right
side of a printer.
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Preparing Your Printer
3 Slide the metal plate (2) upward to
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1. Setup
remove.
Note
● If the SD memory card socket is attached, remove
the SD memory card.
(1) Put your nger in the recess of the
metal plate (2), and slide it upward.
(2) Pinch the lower part of the metal
plate (2), and pull it forward.
5 Insert the additional RAM (4) into the
slot and x it by pushing it toward the
printer.
Note
● Be sure to check a direction of an additional RAM.
The additional RAM has small dents on its connector,
which are tted with a connector of a slot.
2
4
6 Install the metal plate (2).
(1) First, insert the upper part of the
metal plate (2) in the printer, then install the metal plate.
2
4 Make sure the LED (3) indicated by the
arrow turns off. If it is lit, wait until it turns off.
3
2
(2) While holding the lower part of the
metal plate (2), slide the metal plate downward and secure it.
2
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Note
● Attach the SD memory card socket before installing
the metal plate if the SD memory card socket was attached to the printer.
Preparing Your Printer
7 Close the access cover (1).
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8 Plug the AC cord and Ethernet or USB
cable into your printer, and then turn on the power switch.
9 Press the scroll button or on the
operator panel.
10 Press the scroll button to select
[Conguration] and press the <ENTER> button.
12 Press the scroll button several times to
select [RAM] and press the <ENTER> button.
13 Check that the value of [RAM] has
increased.
RAM
- For memory expanded to 256 MB, it is [512 MB]; for memory expanded to 512 MB, it is [768 MB].
Note
● If the value of [RAM] has not increased, turn off
your printer and unplug the AC cord and Ethernet or USB cable, and then reinstall the additional RAM.
14 Press the <ON LINE> button.
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1. Setup
11 Press the scroll button several times
to select [System] and press the <ENTER> button.
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Installing the 16-GB SD Memory
1
Card Kit
For storing print data, install the SD memory
1. Setup card kit.
SD memory card
SD memory socket
Memo
● The SD memory socket is attached to the SD memory
card.
Note
● Use only genuine OKI products. The performance cannot
be guaranteed when using other products.
● The static electricity may cause damage to the parts.
Discharge the static electricity in your body by touching grounded metallic parts, etc. before work.
● You can not use the SD memory card with the protection
switch for accidental overwriting locked. Make sure to release the lock.
3 Remove the metal plate (2) by sliding it
upward.
(1) Put your nger in the recess of the
metal plate (2), and slide it upward.
2
(2) Pinch the lower part of the metal
plate (2), and pull it forward.
2
1 Turn off your printer, and then unplug
the AC cord and Ethernet or USB cable.
Reference
● “Turning Off the Power” P.22
2 Open the access cover (1).
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4 Make sure the LED (3) indicated by the
arrow turns off. If it is lit, wait until it turns off.
3
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5 Install the SD memory card (4) into the
SD memory card socket (5).
4
5
6 Install the SD memory socket to the
printer with the screw (6) and tab (7) for the SD memory card socket and attach the connector (8).
(2) While holding the lower part of the
metal plate (2), slide the metal plate downward and secure it.
2
8 Close the access cover (1).
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1. Setup
6
7 Install the metal plate (2).
(1) First, insert the upper part of the
metal plate (2) in the printer, then install the metal plate.
8
1
9 Plug the AC cord and Ethernet or USB
7
cable into your printer, and then turn on the power switch.
10 Press the scroll button or on the
operator panel.
2
11 Press the scroll button to select
[Conguration] and press the <ENTER> button.
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12 Press the scroll button several times
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1. Setup
to select [System] and press the <ENTER> button.
13 Press the scroll button several times
to select [SD Card] and press the <ENTER> button.
Installing the Wireless LAN module
1 Turn off your printer, and then unplug
the AC cord.
2 Open the Wireless LAN module cover (1)
on the right side of a printer.
(1)
3 Pull out the connector, and plug it into
the Wireless LAN module.
14 Check that the value of [SD Card] is
[16 GB].
SD Card
15GB[F52]
Note
● [15 GB] may be displayed in [SD Card]. This is not
an error.
● If the value of [SD Card] has not increased, turn off
your printer and unplug the AC cord and Ethernet or USB cable, and then reinstall the SD memory card.
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15 Press the <ON LINE> button.
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4 Install the Wireless LAN module.

Test Printing from the Printer

Check that you can print with the printer. Check the detailed settings and status of your printer by printing the contents of the settings
(Conguration).
Note
● When a printer is in the power saving mode, press the
<POWER SAVE> button to restore from the mode.
1 Press the <Fn> key on the operator
panel.
2 Enter “100” using the numeric keypad
and press the <ENTER> button.
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1. Setup
5 Close the Wireless LAN module cover.
6 Plug the AC cord.
7 Turn on your printer while pressing the
<ENTER> button.
8 Press the <ENTER> button.
9 Enter the administrator password.
The factory default password is “999999”.
10 Press the scroll button to select
[Wireless Module] and press the <ENTER> button.
3 Press the <ENTER> button as
[Execute] is selected.
Configuration 1/1
Execute
4 After nishing a print of printer settings,
a setup for printing from a printer completes.
Reference
● You can also print reports and lists for each function.
Refer to the User’s Manual (Advanced).
11 Press the scroll button to select [Enable]
and press the <ENTER> button.
12 Press the <ON LINE> button.
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Connecting to a Computer

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1. Setup
Connecting to a Computer
This section explains how to connect your printer to a computer and install a printer driver software using the provided “Software DVD-ROM”.
Prepare a computer with a DVD drive.
 Connection Method
You can select either of the following connection methods:
● “Network Connection” P.31
● “USB Connection” P.41
 Product Requirements
Your printer supports the following operating systems:
● Windows 10/Windows 10 (64bit Version)
● Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 (64bit Version)
● Windows 8/Windows 8 (64bit Version)
● Windows 7/Windows 7 (64bit Version)
● Windows Vista/Windows Vista (64bit Version)
● Windows Server 2016
● Windows Server 2012 R2
● Windows Server 2012
● Windows Server 2008 R2
● Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 (x64 Version)
● OS X 10.8.5 to macOS Sierra
Depending on the printer driver version or the version of Windows or OS X, the description may be different.
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