1 contents ordering replacement supplies.................................................................2 media settings................................................................................................3 default media settings .............................................................
2 ordering replacement supplies how to order • consult the dealer where you purchased your printer. • consult an oki data authroized sales or service dealer. (for the nearest dealer, call 1-800-654-3282.) • u.S., puerto rico, guam, u.S. Virgin islands only: order on the internet www.Okidata.Com . • ...
3 media settings why change media settings? Improper media settings: • cause poor quality printing • cause flaking • can damage the printer default media settings the default setting the default media weight setting for all trays (including optional tray 2) is auto. Changing defaults to change the p...
4 media settings (cont.) media settings for individual print jobs if you are printing a job on special media, you can temporarily load the media in a tray and change the media settings for that tray in the driver as you print the job. Ranges for printer media weight settings note : to determine if a...
5 changing default media settings: trays 1, 2, 3 note : the “…” in these steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repetitively until you see the display indicated. To set transparencies as the default media set the media type 1. ☛ … media menu 2. ☛ … trayz* mediatype xxxx** 3. ☛ … tr...
6 changing default media settings: multi-purpose (mp) tray to set transparencies as the default media note : the “…” in these steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repetitively until you see the display indicated. First, check/set the media size to letter ( default ) or a4 1. ☛ … ...
7 changing default media settings: multi-purpose tray (cont.) to set labels or heavy paper as the default media note : the “…” in these steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repetitively until you see the display indicated. First, check/set the media size ( default = letter ) 1. ☛...
8 loading media: trays 1, 2 & 3 1 2 3 4 5 media weight range: 20 to 54 lb. Us bond (75 g/m 2 to 203 g/m 2 ) media size range: tray 1 paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14'' (non-standard sizes must be defined in driver before printing.) transparencies: letter or a4 trays 2 & 3 (optional) pape...
9 loading media: multi-purpose (mp) tray 1 2 3 4 5 6 for letterhead stationery: media weight range up to 113 lb. Index (203 g/m 2 ) media size range: min. 3.5" x 5"; max. 8.5" x 14" (non-standard sizes must be defined in driver before printing.) takes: 100 sheets of 20-lb. Us bond paper 50 transpare...
10 selecting/using paper important information! For optimum results make sure that the paper you use conforms to the specifications outlined in the following pages. We do not recommend the following paper types for use in your printer: • paper with cutouts, perforations, or excessive paper dust. • h...
11 selecting/using paper (continued) specifications caution! The ink on pre-printed letterhead stationery must be able to withstand 446°f (230°c) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ). Note: if you experience curling when printing a file in duplex mode, switch to 28...
12 selecting/using transparencies specifications caution! Transparencies must be able to withstand 446°f (230°c) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ). Important! Use only recommended transparencies. Printing transparencies for individual print jobs on transparencie...
13 selecting/using labels label parameters important! Place labels in the mp tray face up. Caution! Labels must be able to withstand 446°f (230°c) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ). Printing labels for individual print jobs on labels make the following settings ...
14 selecting/using thick media sample ream label: 1 media weight, index (see page 4). 2 media weight, metric: this confirms index vs. Us bond (see page 4) caution! To prevent damage to the printer, it is very important to check the printer’s media settings before printing on thick paper. It must be ...
15 selecting/using envelopes specifications caution! Envelopes must be able to withstand 446°f (230°c) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) important! For the best print results, use only the recommended envelopes. Never use envelopes with metal clasps, snaps, wind...
16 selecting/using oki ® print media oki synflex™* order # 52205901 waterproof tearproof white, 8½'' x 11'' (216 x 279 mm) 100 sheets/box use printer settings • feed tray = mp tray only • exit tray = rear only • mediatype = plain • mediaweight = ultra heavy oki bright white proofing paper* order # 5...
17 ideas for using printer features note : for detailed information on these features, see your on-line user’s guide secure print feature ideal for printing confidential documents on a network system. Idea! When printing special media, use this feature to prevent documents being sent by other client...
18 secure print to print out a secure (confidential) document, you must know: • the document name • your personal password (pin) to print a confidential document using the control panel note : the “…” in these steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repetitively until you see the di...
19 proof & print to print a proofed document, you must know: • the document name • your personal password (pin) to print a proofed document using the control panel note : the “…” in these steps indicates that you should keep pressing the button repetitively until you see the display indicated. 1. ☛ ...
20 printing built-in reports printing the menu defaults (menumap) to print a list of the current menu settings: 1. ☛ … information menu 2. ☛ … print menu map 3. ☛ . Print the file list to print a list of the files stored on the printer’s hard drive: 1. ☛ … information menu 2. ☛ … print file list 3. ...
21 printing built-in reports (cont.) printing the demo page 1. ☛ … information menu 2. ☛ … print demo1 3. ☛ . Printing lists of fonts (pcl, postscript, ibm proprinter, or epson fx emulation) 1. ☛ … information menu 2. ☛ … print xxxx* fonts 3. ☛ . * xxxx = pcl, ps, ibm ppr, or epson fx..
22 setting power save parameters power save power save sets how long the printer waits before going into standby mode. This saves energy, but the printer requires time to warm up when it receives a print job or if you want to enter the menu and change settings. Setting the power save interval 1. ☛ …...
23 control panel buttons menu button printer on line or off line press to enter the menu mode. Menu mode • press to advance to the next category in the menu • press and hold for 2 seconds or longer to go back to the previous category. Password (pin) mode press to enter a zero in the password. On lin...
24 control panel buttons (cont.) item + button menu mode • press to advance to the next item in the menu. • press and hold to advance through the menu items quickly. Password (pin) mode press to enter the number 1 in the password item - button menu mode • press to go back to the previous item in the...
25 control panel buttons (cont.) select button menu mode • press to engage a new value for an item (an asterisk appears next to the new setting). • press to initiate the action indicated on the display (e.G., print menumap). Password (pin) mode press to enter the number 3 in the password. Cancel but...
26 control panel lights ready led (green) on the printer is on line. Off the printer is off line. Flashing the printer is receiving data. Attention led (red) on: warning! The printer needs attention, but can continue to operate. The display message indicates the nature of the problem: e.G., toner lo...
27 clearing media jams jam 370 check duplex 370: paper jam 1 2 3 4 5.
28 clearing media jams (cont.) jam 371 check duplex 371: paper jam 1 2 3 4 5.
29 clearing media jams (cont.) jam 372 check duplex 372: paper jam 1 2 3 4 5.
30 clearing media jams (cont.) jam 380 open front cover 380: paper jam 1 2 3 4.
31 clearing media jams (cont.) jam 381 open upper cover 381: paper jam 1 2 caution! To avoid damage to the drums: • be sure to set the toner/drum cradle on a flat surface • do not touch the shiny green area on the bottom of the drums. 3 4 5.
32 clearing media jams (cont.) jam 382 open upper cover 382: paper jam if the sheet is visible: 1 2 if the sheet is inside: 1 warning! The fuser may be very hot from printing. 2 note : if the sheet is stuck in the fuser, skip to the next page. 3.
33 clearing media jams (cont.) jam 382 (cont.) if the sheet is inside and caught in the fuser: warning! The fuser may be very hot from printing. 1 caution! To avoid damage to the drums: • be sure to set the toner/drum cradle on a flat surface • do not touch the shiny green area on the bottom of the ...
34 clearing media jams (cont.) jam 382 (cont.) 5 6 jam 383 open upper cover 383: paper jam 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.
35 clearing paper jams (cont.) jam 390 check mp tray 390: paper jam 1 2 jam 391 check tray 1 391: paper jam 1 2 3.
36 clearing paper jams (cont.) jams 392 and 393 check tray 2 392: paper jam check tray 3 393: paper jam 1 2 3.
37 changing toner cartridges caution! Use only type c4 toner. Install new toner nnn: xxxx * toner empty * nnn : xxxx = 410: yellow 411: magenta 412: cyan 413: black 1 2 3 4 important! Discard toner cartridges in accordance with local regulations! 5 6 7 toner cartridge order #s: • black = 41963004 • ...
38 changing toner cartridges (cont.) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 important! The toner low message should disappear from the display. If it doesn’t, try printing a page. If it still doesn’t disappear, reinstall the toner cartridge..
39 error messages some of the more common error messages appear below. For additional error messages, see your on-line user’s guide. Xxx toner low the problem appears on the second line of the display to indicate that color xxx toner cartridge is getting low. Note : if you have changed the low toner...
40 error messages (cont.) set xxx on mptray and push on-line switch the problem the printer has received a job for printing from the multi-purpose tray and no media is loaded in the tray. What to do load the requested media ( xxx ) in the multi-purpose tray, then press on line. T near end the proble...
41 error messages (cont.) check fuser unit 320: fuser unit missing the problem the fuser is not properly installed. What to do open the top cover and check the fuser: 1. Press down on the fuser to be sure it is firmly locked in place. The message should disappear. Note : if the message still appears...
42 error messages (cont.) press online sw invalid data the problem the hard disk drive is not available and job spooling cannot take place. What to do press the on line button..
43 service & support first … consult the store where you purchased your printer. Additional oki resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • visit our multilingual web site: www.Okidata.Com . • visit my.Okidata.Com . • call 1-800-654-3282..
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