X400
User’s Guide
59309501
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OPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Copyright © 2009 Oki Data Americas, Inc. All rights reserved.
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OCUMENT INFORMATION
X400 User’s Guide
PN 59309501
Revision 1.2
December, 2009
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ISCLAIMER
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
necessaril
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.
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RADEMARK INFORMATION
Oki, Oki Printing Solutions and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry
Company, Ltd.
EFI, Fiery, the Fiery logo, and Spot-On are registered trademarks of Electronics for
Imaging,
Fiery Link, SendMe, and the EFI logo are trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer.
Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
proprietors.
y constitute endorsement by Oki.
The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the Oki web site:
http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com
Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
CAUTION!
This product complies with EN55022 Class B. However, when fitted
with the optional scanner and/or finisher, compliance to EN55022
is Class A. In a domestic environment this configuration may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What You Get...............................................................................3
Controls, Indicators, and Connections.......................................4
Printer Power Connection.......................................................6
Printer Interface Connection...................................................6
Loading Labels or Tags...............................................................8
Loading Ribbon............................................................................9
Selecting the Label Sensor Type...............................................11
Sensor Calibration..................................................................11
Using the Printer........................................................................12
Printing a Self-Test Label......................................................12
Feeding Blank Labels.............................................................13
Label Reprint..........................................................................13
Sending Data to the Printer...................................................13
Resetting the Printer..............................................................13
Printing Labels .......................................................................14
Controlling the Printer Using Direct Commands................14
Routine Maintenance.................................................................14
What To Do If …........................................................................15
POWER light is not lit ...........................................................16
ERROR light is lit or flashing...............................................16
Label will not feed..................................................................17
Host stops responding............................................................17
Labels feed continuously........................................................17
Poor print quality...................................................................18
Printer Specifications.................................................................19
Communication Ports................................................................21
Serial Input Cable ..................................................................21
Parallel Input Cable...............................................................22
Serial Port Parameters...........................................................22
OKIPOS X400 Software............................................................23
Label Gallery Free..................................................................23
Windows Drivers....................................................................24
Media and Supplies....................................................................24
What You Get
The OKIPOS X400 Printers come complete and ready to install and
print labels. Your unit carton contains the following items:
• OKIPOS X400 Printer
• 90 Watt Power Supply
•
Warranty/Safety/Regulatory Guide
• User’s Guide
• CD-ROM Containing:
OKIPOS X400 User’s Manual
OKIPOS X400 Programming Reference Guide
Windows Printer Driver for OKIPOS X400
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Controls, Indicators, and Connections
Device Name
Power Switch Power control Applies power to printer.
FEED Button
POWER
indicator
ERROR LED
Primary Function Use
Advances print
medi
a
Indicates power
status
Indicates error
status
1 Pressing FEED while
applying power, a test label
will be printed.
2. Pressing FEED during
inting will cause the
pr
printing to pause.
3. To feed a blank label or last
ted label.
prin
4. To reset the settings to
factory
defaults.
1 Normally ON when power
is turned on.
2. Blinks when ribbon error,
media er
occurres.
1 Normally OFF.
2. Blinking in unison with
POWER indi
indricates media error.
3. Alternate blinking with
POWER indi
indricates ribbon error.
4. Blinking for other errors,
e.g. R
ror or other error
S232 error.
cator
cator
Power Input
Serial Port Data input
Parallel Port Data input
Connects the
powe
r supply
Connect to power module
provided with printer.
DB9S connector for connection
st RS232 port.
to ho
Centronics compatible
connector for c
host
parallel port.
onnection to
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Print Head
Release
Top Cover Protects print
Unlocks print head
media and mechanism
Push both releases
downward to release pri
head.
Lift to open.
Push inward at hinge to
rem
ove.
nt
Parallel Port
Power Input
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Printer Power Connection
1. Plug the output of the power module provided with the printer into
the connector on the rear panel.
2. Plug the power module into an AC outlet having the proper voltage.
3. Place the power switch in “I” position to turn on the power.
Note
If the FEED button is pressed after a label is printed, the last
label will be
clear the image buffer inside the printer press and hold the
FEED button for at least 5 seconds until
is lit, then release the FEED button.
printed again; otherwise a blank label is fed. To
l the ERROR indicator
Important !
The required AC voltage is marked on the power supply.
Confirm that your AC voltage matches the power supply input
specificaton.
provided with the printer.
Do not use any power supply other than the one
Printer Interface Connection
1. Connect the interface cable to the parallel printer port on the
computer.
2. Connect the other end to the parallel input port on the printer.
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