Summary of B8300n

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    B8300 user’s guide.

  • Page 2: Contents

    1 — contents contents warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 trademark acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Contents — 2 paper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    3 — contents saddle stitch finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 ...

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    Contents — 4.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    5 — warranty warranty while every effort has been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible,oki akes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Oki is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or...

  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    Before you do anything please read this — 6 before you do anything please read this installation requirements due to the complexity and requirement for parts alignment, this machine must be installed by a suitably qualified engineer unless the configuration being is installed is the printer unit and...

  • Page 8: Moving The Machine

    7 — before you do anything please read this moving the machine lift this machine at the positions shown in the illustration below and carry it horizontally. > caution two people are required to lift and carry this machine. The centre of gravity of the machine is slightly to the left of the centre of...

  • Page 9: General Warnings

    General warnings — 8 caution invisible laser radiation when open interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam. Vorsicht unsichtbare laserstrahlung wenn abdeckung geÖffnet und sicherheitsverriegelung ÜberbrÜckt. Nicht dem strahl aussetzen. Advarsel usynlig laserstrÅlning ved Åbning, nÅr sikkerhedsbryd...

  • Page 10: Laser Cautions

    9 — laser cautions > the equipment’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. > do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazar...

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    Laser cautions — 10

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview — 11 overview introduction thank you for buying the oki b8300 high speed digital printer. Before attempting to use the product, it is recommended that the user studies this manual to familiarise themselves with the main functions of the product and to take notice of the various safety recom...

  • Page 13: Main Features

    Overview — 12 main features a wide range of accessories to enhance your productivity options, such as duplex units for producing two-sided output, additional paper feed units to increase the variety of available paper sizes and paper capacity, paper output units to sort and otherwise organize output...

  • Page 14: Part Names And Functions

    Overview — 13 part names and functions exterior 1. Bypass tray paper guide 2. Exit tray 3. Duplex module/bypass tray module for two-sided printing. 4. Upper paper output area finished sheets are deposited here. 5. Upper exit tray extension provides support for large size paper. 6. Operation panel 7....

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    Overview — 14 interior 13. Duplex module side cover open when a misfeed has occurred in the duplex module. 14. Side cover latch push up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit. 15. Fusing unit lift up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit. 16...

  • Page 16: Part Names And Functions

    Overview — 15 part names and functions peripheral devices included.

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    Overview — 16 1. Printer 2. Upper exit tray extension mount this unit to the upper paper exit tray. This extension is needed to support large size paper. 3. Finisher (b83f) output sheets can either be sorted in page order or grouped by page. Sorted sets or groups are offset stacked for easy separati...

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    17 — overview operation panel of the main unit the display and indicators show the current status of the printer. All printer settings are made by using the keys and display panel. 1. Message display displays the current status of the printer. [ i ] displayed in any message indicates that the [infor...

  • Page 19: Main Unit Operation Panel

    Overview — 18 menu group and key explanations main unit operation panel the menu groups are classified into five groups and are selected consecutively by pressing the [menu] key. If the [ok] key is pressed when the desired menu screen is displayed, a message will appear to indicate the next required...

  • Page 20: (Jobs Stored In The Printer)

    19 — overview cancelling a print job and deleting print data 1. Press the [back/c] key during printing. Printing will stop and a message asking for confirmation to delete the job will appear. 2. Press the [ok] key to delete the data. To cancel deletion, press the [back/c] key. Printing will resume. ...

  • Page 21: Loading Paper

    Overview — 20 loading paper > the message “add paper” or “open tray and add paper” will appear when paper runs out during operation. Follow the procedure below to load paper. > do not use curled or folded paper. Doing so may cause a misfeed. > for best results use a good quality paper designed for u...

  • Page 22: Tray

    21 — overview specifications of paper trays the specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays are shown below. Tray tray no. (tray name) applicable paper types applicable paper sizes paper weight paper tray 1 tray 1 plain paper. (refer to the next page for applicable plain pape...

  • Page 23: Applicable Plain Paper

    Overview — 22 applicable plain paper for satisfactory results, plain paper must conform to the following requirements. Applicable special paper for satisfactory results, special paper must conform to the following requirements. Paper in ab system paper in inch system a5 to a3 5½ x 8½ to 11 x 17 plai...

  • Page 24: Main Printer

    Overview — 23 setting the paper size and type from the operation panel on the main printer when the paper size or type is changed in a paper tray, set them up by referring to the following procedure. 1. Press the [menu] key repeatedly until custom settings appears in the message display. 2. Press th...

  • Page 25: Printing On to Envelopes

    Overview — 24 loading paper in the multi-purpose drawer the method of loading paper into the multi-purpose drawer is the same as for paper tray 1 as previously described. When loading envelopes, postcards or transparency film, follow the descriptions below. > two maximum height lines are indicated: ...

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    Overview — 25 fusing unit pressure adjusting levers when feeding envelopes from the multi- purpose drawer, damage to the envelopes or smudges on prints may occur even if envelopes within specification are used. In this case, the problem may be reduced by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting l...

  • Page 27: Upper Paper Tray

    Overview — 26 loading transparency film be sure to load the transparency film with the white label side up. Make sure no image will be printed on the label. Printing on the label may cause smudges on prints. Transparency film must be placed in portrait orientation. Specifications (multi-purpose draw...

  • Page 28: Upper Paper Tray

    Overview — 27 loading paper in the stand/mpd and 2000 sheet paper drawer ● upper paper tray the upper paper tray is equivalent to the multi- purpose drawer. The method of loading paper and the paper that can be used are the same as for the multi-purpose drawer. Refer to the description of the multi-...

  • Page 29: Storage Of Supplies

    Overview — 28 storage of supplies oki recommends the use of oki original consumables. Counterfeit products may damage your printer's performance and invalidate your warranty. Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user include: paper, print cartridge, developer cartridge, ...

  • Page 30: Adding Toner

    Overview — 29 adding toner when toner runs out, the message change the toner cartridge will appear on the display indicating that the print cartridge must be replaced. If you press and hold down the [information] key while printing is being performed or in standby, the quantity of toner remaining (a...

  • Page 31: Photo Drum.

    Overview — 30 8. Gently remove the sealing tape from the cartridge. 9. Remove the drum protective sheet from the printer cartridge. > do not touch or damage the surface of the photo drum. 10. Close the duplex module. If the machine is not equipped with the duplex module, close the side cover. 11. Re...

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    Overview — 31 developer cartridge replacement when the cartridge needs replacing, a message indicating the need to replace it will appear in the display. Follow the procedure below to replace the developer cartridge. The machine as shipped from the factory does not have a cartridge installed. Follow...

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    Overview — 32.

  • Page 34: Printing From A Computer

    Printing from a computer — 33 printing from a computer this chapter describes how to install and how to use the printer drivers and printer utilities on a computer. This chapter also describes the job retention function that allows a print start operation from the operator panel of the printer. Conn...

  • Page 35: Installing Printer

    Installing printer drivers and utilities — 34 installing printer drivers and utilities the following software can be installed from the installer supplied on the cd-rom: • pcl printer drivers (pcl5e and pcl6) • printer administration utility. Execute installation from the cd-rom using the following ...

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    Plug and play or add printer wizard — 35 example of installation of a printer driver using the add printer wizard under windows 98. The installation example is described assuming that the printer is connected as a local printer and that the cd-rom drive is designated as [drive g]. The procedure may ...

  • Page 37: Windows 95/98/me

    Setting drivers using windows — 36 setting drivers using windows this section describes the method of changing the printer driver settings from your computer using windows. If no printer driver has been installed, use the supplied cd-rom to install it referring to installing printer drivers and prin...

  • Page 38: Printer Configuration

    Printer configuration through a network — 37 printer configuration through a network if you access the web pages of this product from your computer using a web browser such as internet explorer or netscape navigator various settings can be adjusted through the network. The following products and com...

  • Page 39: Web Page Items and

    Web page items and functions — 38 web page items and functions access setup access restriction to the web pages is described below. Network card setup to allow configuring the print server card (network interface card), a link to the network card web page for is provided. The admin password is the s...

  • Page 40: Job Control

    39 — job control job control this section describes the operation procedure required for this function. To use job control in your print job, select [properties] on the printer driver screen, open the [main] tab and click [job control.] the job hold function can be used only if your printer is equip...

  • Page 41: Hold Job List

    Job control — 40 hold job list if print after hold, print before hold or proof print operation is performed on the computer, print data will be held as a hold job. (up to 100 jobs can be held. If the main switch is turned off, the stored data of all jobs in hold will be cleared.) if the number of jo...

  • Page 42: Printer Account Control

    41 — job control 8. Verify that the desired number of copies is set. Copies 10 set the number of copies can be changed by using the or key on the operator panel. 9. Press the [ok] key. Printing will start. If printing of another job is being executed, however, your job will be registered as a print ...

  • Page 43: Using The Printer With

    Using the printer with a macintosh — 42 using the printer with a macintosh to use the printer in a mac environment, run the installer program to copy the ppd (postscript printer description) files to your system folder. > note: if this printer is connected to the computer via a cross-over cable, tur...

  • Page 44: Selecting The Printer

    43 — using the printer with a macintosh selecting the printer follow the procedure below to select the printer. 1. Ensure that the printer is connected to the network to which your computer is connected. 2. Select the [chooser] from the apple menu. 3. Click the [laserwriter 8] icon. The names of con...

  • Page 45: Installing The Display Fonts

    Using the printer with a macintosh — 44 installing the display fonts the display fonts for macintosh are contained in the [font] folder of the cd-rom. Install the display fonts as needed. Copy the required display font files to the [fonts] folder in the [system] folder of your computer. Should any p...

  • Page 46: Configuration Settings

    Configuration settings — 45 configuration settings there are three basic options that can be set. These are: default settings basic settings used in printing. Pcl settings sets a pcl symbol set. Postscript settings defines whether a postscript error page is printed or not when a postscript error has...

  • Page 47: Default Settings

    46 — configuration settings default settings the default settings allow detailed print conditions to be set for printing without any printer driver (for example, printing from ms-dos and printing from a computer without any printer driver installed). The setting items are shown below. While some ite...

  • Page 48: Custom Settings

    47 — configuration settings custom settings custom settings are used for various settings based on actual operating conditions. The items that can be set with the custom settings are shown below. Total count the number of printed pages and similar items are displayed. List print used to print a list...

  • Page 49: Setting Items

    Configuration settings — 48 setting items total count the number of total printed pages in this product can be displayed and printed. List print test pages such as a list of setting items configured in this product and a list of the resident fonts for checking can be printed. The types of test pages...

  • Page 50: Key Operator

    49 — key operator programs key operator programs using the programs when using the key operator programs for the first time, register a key operator code number. When the machine is being operated from the operator panel: 1. Press the [menu] key. Press the [menu] key repeatedly until the message “ke...

  • Page 51: For Key Operator Programs

    Key operator programs — 50 structure of the setting method for key operator programs the sequence for selection and setting of key operator programs are shown below. The [ok] and [back/c] keys allow navigation in either direction through the setting steps along a program setting path. Program steps ...

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    51 — key operator programs enable dhcp (enable *) [ok] [back/c] ip addre s s (000 .000 .000 .000 *) ip ga tew a y (000 .000 .000 .000 *) ip subnet mask (000 .000 .000 .000 *) [ok] [back/c] k ey oper ator c ode entr y [back/c] [ok] [back/c] [ok] [back/c] [ok] [back/c] [ok] [back/c] [ok] [back/c] [ok]...

  • Page 53: Key Operator Programs

    Key operator programs — 52 key operator programs this section describes the key operator programs which can be set using the operator panel. Account control ● the program auditing mode is used to set the internal auditor function. The other programs of this category can be set only if the auditing m...

  • Page 54: Operator Panel Settings

    53 — key operator programs operator panel settings these programs are used to adjust the display on the operator panel. Auto clear setting the auto clear function will return the printer to standby mode or job status mode after a programmed length of time has elapsed without any operation on the ope...

  • Page 55: Key Operator Code Change

    Key operator programs — 54 key operator code change this program is used to change the key operator code. The key operator must register a key operator code number and use this number to gain access to key operator programs. Only one key operator code number can be registered. The factory has regist...

  • Page 56: I/o Timeout

    55 — key operator programs i/o timeout this program is used to set the length of time to wait for an i/o to complete a job on the parallel port or the network port. If the data stream to the port does not transmit data for a length of time exceeding the timeout, the job will cancel and the next job ...

  • Page 57: Initialize/store Settings

    Key operator programs — 56 initialize/store settings the configuration settings and the system settings of the key operator programs can be stored in memory and be recalled from memory if the settings are changed. These can also be reset to the factory default settings. Restore factory defaults this...

  • Page 58: Misfeed Removal

    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 57 troubleshooting and maintenance this chapter describes misfeed removal, user maintenance, and similar issues. Please call your authorised dealer if you fail to cure the problem after reading this section. Misfeed removal all messages will appear on the display pa...

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    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 58 misfeed in the paper feed area be sure to follow the misfeed removal sequence. Do not pull the paper tray out first as paper may be located between the paper tray and the paper feed section. If the tray is pulled first, the misfed paper may be torn and difficult ...

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    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 59 misfeed in multi-purpose drawer 1. Unlatch the duplex module, slide it to the left and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, open the side cover. 2. Open the left cover of the stand/paper drawer. Hold t...

  • Page 61: Roller Or The Photo Drum.

    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 60 if the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover. 4. After closing, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears. Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area and exit area caution: the fusing unit is hot...

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    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 61 misfeed in the duplex module 1. Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to the left. Gently move the module away from the machine. 2. If the duplex module has an exit tray, rotate it up out of the way and open the cover of the duplex module. If no exit tray is att...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 62 troubleshooting whenever the printer stops or operation is not possible, check the operation panel display for messages. In most cases these messages will give sufficient information to return the machine to an operating condition. In cases where this information...

  • Page 64: Problem

    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 63 smudges on printed sheets. Is a message indicating a need of maintenance or replacement of developer cartridge displayed ([error] indicator on the main unit operation panel lit)? See the operation manual (read this document before installing the product. ) cannot...

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    Troubleshooting and maintenance — 64.

  • Page 66: Duplex Module

    Duplex module — 65 duplex module if a duplex module is installed, printing on to both sides of paper can be performed. Two types of duplex modules are available: duplex module/bypass tray and duplex module. The descriptions in this manual are for the duplex module/bypass tray. Part names exit tray t...

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    Duplex module — 66 loading paper in the bypass tray the bypass tray can be used for plain paper and special papers including labels. Up to 100 sheets of standard paper can be set. If the paper type or size is changed, be sure to enter the paper type and size as in step 4. 1. Open the bypass tray. Wh...

  • Page 68: Two-Sided Printing

    Duplex module — 67 setting the printer driver for duplex module, bypass tray and exit tray when using the duplex module (including the bypass tray and the exit tray) for printing, select “properties” and make selections as follows for the print job. The screens used in the following descriptions are...

  • Page 69: Problem

    Duplex module — 68 troubleshooting the duplex module check the list below before calling for service.. Problem check cause or solution the printer will not print duplex prints. Message indicating the paper type cannot be used for two- sided printing displayed? Special paper cannot be used for two- s...

  • Page 70: Mail-Bin Stacker

    69 — mail-bin stacker mail-bin stacker the mail-bin stacker has seven mail bins which can each be designated to receive printed output from a user or a group of users. Part names • do not put pressure on the mail-bin stacker, particularly on the top tray and mail bins. • do not place anything on the...

  • Page 71: Using The Mail-Bin Stacker

    Mail-bin stacker — 70 specifying mail bins to receive printed output printed output can be specified in the printer driver to be delivered to an assigned mail bin or to the top tray. Assigning mail bins to individual users or groups of users reduces the mixing of print jobs simplifying the retrieval...

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    Mail-bin stacker — 71 misfeed in the mail-bin stacker if a misfeed has occurred in the mail-bin stacker during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. 1. Open the top cover. Move the release lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to open the top cover. 2. Re...

  • Page 73: Finisher

    Finisher — 72 finisher the finisher can deliver collated sets either stapled or unstapled. Unstapled sets can be offset stacked from the previous set for easy separation of the sets. Part names ● do not put pressure on the finisher (particularly each tray). ● do not place anything on the top cover. ...

  • Page 74: Sort Mode

    73 — finisher finisher functions ● staple sort mode collated sets will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. The stapling positions, orientation, paper size for stapling, and stapling capacity are shown below. Using the finisher functions • selecting the stapling function from a printer drive...

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    Finisher — 74 staple cartridge replacement when the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “add staples.” will appear in the message display of the operation panel. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Turn the staple unit face up. 3. Pull the ...

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    Finisher — 75 checking the stapler unit if the message [check the stapler unit] or [check stapler position or staple jam] appears, follow the procedure below. 1. Release the latch to open the finisher compiler. 2. Remove the misfed paper from the stapler compiler. Be careful not to tear the misfed p...

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    Finisher — 76 misfeed in the finisher when a misfeed occurs in the finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. 1. Remove the misfed paper from the output area. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 2. Open the finisher top cover. Move the tab in the direction o...

  • Page 78: Problem

    77 — finisher troubleshooting finisher problems check the list below before calling for service. Problem check cause or solution or stapling position is not correct. Stapling position not set correctly? Check the stapling position setting. The finisher does not operate. Are any finisher covers open?...

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    Finisher — 78 stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output the orientation of the printed copy and the binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships. Notes > stapling can only be done when the offset tray has been selected. > if mixed paper s...

  • Page 80: Saddle Stitch Finisher

    79 — saddle stitch finisher saddle stitch finisher the saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centreline binding of prints and fold them along the centreline. An optional hole punching unit is available for installation into the finisher. Part names ● do not press on the sadd...

  • Page 81: Staple Sort Mode

    Saddle stitch finisher — 80 supplies b8300-ssf staple cartridges must be used for this finisher. The cartridge package contains three cartridges containing approx. 5000 staples each. Saddle stitch finisher functions staple sort mode collated sets of prints will be stapled and delivered to the offset...

  • Page 82: Saddle Stitch Function

    81 — saddle stitch finisher ● saddle stitch function the saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centreline binding of prints or copies and fold them along the centreline. ● hole punching (punch module is installed) if the saddle stitch finisher is equipped with a hole punch m...

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    Saddle stitch finisher — 82 staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal when the staple cartridge becomes empty or staples become jammed, a message will appear in the message display of the operation panel. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge or remove jammed staples. ...

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    Saddle stitch finisher — 83 staple jam removal 1. Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide it away from the printer. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Turn roller rotating knob c as shown in the illustration until the blue indication is seen. 4. Remove the paper from the stapler compiler. 5. If saddle...

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    Saddle stitch finisher — 84 10. Remove the staple box. 11. Raise the lever at the end of the staple box. Remove the top staple if it is bent. If bent staples remain, a staple jam will occur again. 12. Return the lever to its original position. 13. Reinstall the staple box. Push the staple box in unt...

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    Saddle stitch finisher — 85 misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher when a misfeed occurs in the saddle stitch finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. 1. Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide it away from the printer. 2. Remove the misfed paper from the main unit. After...

  • Page 87: Problem

    Saddle stitch finisher — 86 10. Turn roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. 11. Remove any misfed paper from the saddle stitch tray. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 12. Close the saddle stitch section cover. 13. Close the front cover. 14. Push the saddle stitch f...

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    87 — saddle stitch finisher stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output the orientation of the original data and binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships. Orientation of original or original data output result page 1 page 2 page 1 & pag...

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    Saddle stitch finisher — 88 relationship between print image and saddle stitch the orientation of the data and binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships. ● transparency film, labels , envelopes and postcards cannot be stapled. ● if mixed paper sizes a...

  • Page 90: Printer Specifications

    Printer specifications — 89 printer specifications acoustic noise emission (measurement according to iso7779) emission concentration (measurement according to ral uz62) 428 mm x 593 mm x 567 mm x 654 mm , (16 55 / 64 " x 23 23 / 64 " x 22 21 / 64 " x 25 3 /4") weight: approx. 50kg (111lb) (including...

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    90 — printer specifications list of principal printer driver functions output tray selection mail bin staple offset punch resident font download font watermark 7 overlay job retention 1 paper size custom paper size source selection different first page transparency inserts resolution halftone graphi...

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    91 — printer specifications list of combination of peripheral devices the table below shows the possible system configurations. Some devices require the installation of other units (b) to be functional and some cannot be installed together (a). O = ( a) and ( b) must be installed together. O 1 = ( a...

  • Page 93: Notice Page Printing

    Notice page printing — 92 notice page printing a notice page will be printed when the current print job cannot be done due to a system limitation and an explanation of the limitation is too lengthy to be shown in the message display. A notice page will describe the limitation and other possibilities...

  • Page 94: Print Area

    93 — print area print area the print area of this product is shown below. Pcl symbol set dimension in mm paper size a b c d e a3 297 420 4 289 4 b4 257 364 4 242 4 a4 210 297 4 202 4 b5 182 257 4 168 4 a5 148 210 4 140 4 japanese postcard 100 148 4 92 4 tabloid 279 432 4 271 4 legal 216 356 4 208 4 ...

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