Oki CX4545 MFP User manual

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL COLOR SYSTEMS
Copying Guide
ES9460 MFP/ES9470 MFP
CX3535 MFP/CX4545 MFP

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Preface 1
Preface
How to read this manual
Thank you for purchasing OKI Multifunctional Digital Systems or Multifunctional Digital Color Systems. This manual
describes how to use the copying functions of this equipment. Read this manual before using this equipment.
Symbols in this manual
In this manual, some important items are described with the symbols shown below. Be sure to read these items before
using this equipment.
Other than the above, this manual also describes information that may be useful for the operation of this equipment with
the following signage:
Description of original/paper direction
Paper or originals of A4, B5 or LT size can be placed either in a portrait direction or in a landscape direction. In this
manual, “-R” is added to this paper size when this size of paper or original is placed in a landscape direction.
e.g.) A4 size original on the original glass
Paper or originals of A3, B4, LD or LG can only be placed in a landscape direction, therefore “-R” is not added to these
sizes.
Screens
Screens in this manual may differ from the actual ones depending on the use-environment of the equipment such as
the installing status of options.
Screens of when paper in the A/B format is used are given in this manual. If you use paper in the LT format, the display
or the order of buttons may differ from that of your equipment.
Trademarks
The company and product names given in this manual or displayed in this software may be the trademarks of their
respective companies.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious
injury, or serious damage, or fire in the equipment or surrounding assets.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, partial damage to the equipment or surrounding assets, or loss of data.
Indicates information to which you should pay attention when operating the equipment.
Describes handy information that is useful to know when operating the equipment.
Pages describing items related to what you are currently doing. See these pages as required.
Placed in a portrait direction: A4 Placed in a landscape direction: A4-R

CONTENTS 3
CONTENTS
Preface....................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT
BASIC Menu for the Copier Function ..................................................................................... 8
Placing Paper.......................................................................................................................... 11
Acceptable copy paper ........................................................................................................ 11
Placing paper in drawers..................................................................................................... 12
Registering paper size......................................................................................................... 16
Setting paper type ............................................................................................................... 17
Placing paper in the Large Capacity Feeder (optional) ....................................................... 20
Chapter 2 HOW TO MAKE COPIES
Before Making Copies............................................................................................................22
Storage of color copies........................................................................................................ 22
Forgery prevention function................................................................................................. 22
Placing Originals .................................................................................................................... 23
Acceptable originals ............................................................................................................23
Placing originals on the original glass ................................................................................. 23
Book-type originals .............................................................................................................. 24
Using the RADF (Reversing Automatic Document Feeder, optional).................................. 25
Making Copies ........................................................................................................................ 28
Basic copying procedure ..................................................................................................... 28
Scanning the next original during copying........................................................................... 31
Interrupting copying and making other copies..................................................................... 32
Proof copy ........................................................................................................................... 33
Selecting exit tray ................................................................................................................ 35
Bypass Copying ..................................................................................................................... 36
Bypass copying ................................................................................................................... 36
Bypass copying on standard size paper.............................................................................. 37
Bypass copying on non-standard size paper....................................................................... 43
Chapter 3 BASIC COPY MODES
Before Using Copying Functions.......................................................................................... 48
Default settings.................................................................................................................... 48
Confirming the set functions ................................................................................................ 48
Clearing the set functions .................................................................................................... 49
Restrictions on function combinations ................................................................................. 49
Paper Selection....................................................................................................................... 50
Automatic Paper Selection (APS)........................................................................................ 50
Selecting desired paper manually ....................................................................................... 51
Copying mixed-size originals in one operation .................................................................... 52
Switching Color Modes.......................................................................................................... 54
Setting Original Modes ..........................................................................................................55
Density Adjustment................................................................................................................ 56
Enlargement and Reduction Copying .................................................................................. 57
Automatic Magnification Selection (AMS) ........................................................................... 57
Specifying both the original size and the copy paper size separately ................................. 58

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Specifying reproduction ratio manually................................................................................ 60
Copying photo originals in the optimal reproduction ratio for copy paper size (PHOTO ZOOM)
62
Selecting Finishing Mode ...................................................................................................... 65
Finishing modes and optional finishing devices .................................................................. 65
Sort/Group mode .................................................................................................................67
Rotate sort mode ................................................................................................................. 69
Staple sort mode ................................................................................................................. 70
Magazine sort / Center fold / Saddle stitch.......................................................................... 73
Hole punch mode ................................................................................................................ 76
Manual staple mode ............................................................................................................ 77
Duplex Copying ...................................................................................................................... 78
Making a 1-sided copy......................................................................................................... 79
Making a 2-sided copy......................................................................................................... 80
Making a 2-sided copy from a book-type original ................................................................ 81
Performing Copy & File..........................................................................................................84
Setting share folder ............................................................................................................. 86
Chapter 4 EDITING FUNCTIONS
Displaying EDIT Menu............................................................................................................90
Image Shift .............................................................................................................................. 91
Creating top/bottom margin or left/right margin ................................................................... 91
Creating bookbinding margin............................................................................................... 93
Edge Erase .............................................................................................................................. 95
Book Center Erase ................................................................................................................. 96
Dual Page ................................................................................................................................ 98
2IN1 / 4IN1 ............................................................................................................................. 100
Magazine Sort Mode............................................................................................................. 103
Image Editing ........................................................................................................................ 105
Trimming / Masking ........................................................................................................... 105
Mirror image / Negative/positive reversal .......................................................................... 108
XY Zoom ................................................................................................................................ 109
Cover Sheet........................................................................................................................... 111
Sheet Insertion...................................................................................................................... 113
Time Stamp ........................................................................................................................... 116
Page Number ........................................................................................................................ 117
Job Build ............................................................................................................................... 119
Image Direction..................................................................................................................... 122
Book - Tablet......................................................................................................................... 124
ADF -> SADF ......................................................................................................................... 125
Full Image.............................................................................................................................. 127
Image Repeat ........................................................................................................................ 128
Omit Blank Page ................................................................................................................... 130
Outside Erase ....................................................................................................................... 132

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Chapter 5 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Displaying IMAGE Menu ...................................................................................................... 136
Using Image Adjustment Functions ................................................................................... 137
Color balance (YMCK adjustment) .................................................................................... 137
RGB adjustment ................................................................................................................ 139
One-touch adjustment ....................................................................................................... 140
Background adjustment..................................................................................................... 141
Sharpness ......................................................................................................................... 142
Twin color copying............................................................................................................. 143
Mono color copying ........................................................................................................... 148
Hue.................................................................................................................................... 149
Saturation .......................................................................................................................... 150
Chapter 6 TEMPLATES
Templates.............................................................................................................................. 152
Displaying template menu ................................................................................................. 152
Using “Useful Templates” .................................................................................................. 153
Registering Templates ......................................................................................................... 155
Registering templates into the public template group........................................................ 155
Creating a new private group ............................................................................................ 158
Registering templates into a private group ........................................................................ 159
Recalling Templates............................................................................................................. 161
Changing Data ...................................................................................................................... 164
Changing private group data ............................................................................................. 164
Changing template data .................................................................................................... 165
Deleting Groups or Templates ............................................................................................ 167
Deleting private groups...................................................................................................... 167
Deleting templates............................................................................................................. 168
Chapter 7 CONFIRMING JOB STATUS
Confirming Copy Job Status ............................................................................................... 172
Confirming jobs in progress or ones in waiting.................................................................. 172
Confirming copy job history ............................................................................................... 177
Confirming drawers ........................................................................................................... 178
Confirming amount of toner remaining .............................................................................. 179
Chapter 8 OTHER INFORMATION
Continuous Copying Speed ................................................................................................ 182
Copying Function Combination Matrix .............................................................................. 183
Combination matrix 1/2...................................................................................................... 183
Combination matrix 2/2...................................................................................................... 184
Image Adjustment Function Combination Matrix.............................................................. 185
Combination matrix 1/2...................................................................................................... 185
Combination matrix 2/2...................................................................................................... 186
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................... 187

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1.BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT
This chapter describes what you need to know before using this equipment, such as the composition of the BASIC menu
for the copying functions and how to place copy paper.
BASIC Menu for the Copier Function ..................................................................................... 8
Placing Paper.......................................................................................................................... 11
Acceptable copy paper ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Placing paper in drawers ......................................................................................................................................12
Registering paper size..........................................................................................................................................16
Setting paper type ................................................................................................................................................17
Placing paper in the Large Capacity Feeder (optional) ........................................................................................20

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8 BASIC Menu for the Copier Function
BASIC Menu for the Copier Function
When a few seconds have passed after you have turned the power ON, the BASIC menu for the copier function appears
on the touch panel. The BASIC menu shows the following information:
1. Message indication area
This shows a brief description of the functions or the current status of this equipment in message form.
2. Equipment status indication area (P. 1 0 )
This shows the size, paper type or amount of paper remaining in each drawer.
3. Index tabs (BASIC, EDIT, IMAGE) (P.89, P.135)
These are for switching between the menus of “BASIC”, “EDIT” and “IMAGE”.
4. Alert message indication area
This shows alert messages such as the replacement timing of the toner cartridges or the waste toner box.
5. [APS] (automatic paper selection) button (P. 5 0 )
This is for changing the mode to automatic paper selection.
6. [ZOOM] button (P.57)
This is for changing the reproduction ratio of images.
7. [2-SIDED] button (P. 7 8 )
This is for selecting simplex/duplex copying (e.g. 1 -> 2-sided, 2 -> 2 sided).
8. [FINISHING] button (P.65)
This is for selecting a sorting mode.
9. [ORIGINAL MODE] button (P.55)
This is for selecting an original mode.
10. Date and time
When this equipment is managed with the user management function and department management function
In the above case, the job quota assigned to each user or department appears here for approx. 5 seconds after user
authentication.
The displayed number is the smaller one of either user ( ) or department ( ).
The display may differ depending on the management status of this equipment.
For details of the user management function or the department management function, ask your administrator.
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BASIC Menu for the Copier Function 9
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11. [JOB STATUS] button (P.172)
This is for confirming the processing status of copy, fax, scan or print jobs, and also for viewing their performing history.
12. [PROOF COPY] button (P. 3 3 )
This is for making a proof copy to check an image before making a large amount of copies.
13. Density adjustment buttons (P.56)
These are for adjusting the density level of images.
14. Color mode buttons (P. 5 4 )
These are for switching color modes.
15. Number of copy sets
16. Number of remaining copy sets
17. (Help) button
This is for viewing the explanation of each function or the buttons on the touch panel.
18. [TEMPLATE] button (P.151)
This is for the template function.
19. [SETTINGS] button (P. 4 8 )
This is for checking currently set functions.
20. [STORAGE] button (P. 8 4 )
This is for the storage function.

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10 BASIC Menu for the Copier Function
Equipment status indication area
The equipment status indication area shows the following information:
1. Receiving tray indication (P. 3 5 )
This shows the tray to which copied paper exits.
2. [EXIT TRAY] button (P.35)
This is for switching receiving (exit) trays.
3. Drawer buttons (P.51)
These show the size of paper, amount of paper remaining in each drawer and the paper type set for the drawer. When
you want to use a particular drawer, press the corresponding button.
The amount of paper remaining in each drawer is displayed as follows. Use it as a rough guide since the detection
of the remaining paper may vary depending on the paper type.
* Approx. 100 sheets of plain paper recommended by OKI
4. [BYPASS FEED] button (P. 3 6 )
When this button is pressed with paper set in the bypass tray, it will be selected as the paper source.
5. Paper type on the bypass tray (P. 3 6 )
This shows the type of paper placed on the bypass tray with an icon.
Remaining paper Display
Approx. more than 10 mm (0.40")*
1 sheet - approx. less than 10 mm
(0.40")*
No paper
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3
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Placing Paper 11
Placing Paper
Acceptable copy paper
The following paper can be placed and used for copying.
The values are valid only when Oki-recommended paper is used. For the recommended paper, refer to the Quick Start
Guide.
Do not place paper with mixed sizes or paper types in the same drawer.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated on the guides.
*1 Use the bypass tray when you want to make a copy on the back side of copied Thick 1, Thick 2 or Thick 3 paper.
*2 The upper receiving tray of the Finisher MJ-1101 (optional) or the Saddle Stitch Finisher MJ-1106 (optional), tray of the Hanging Finisher MJ-
1031 (optional) and receiving tray of the equipment are used for paper exiting.
*3 When duplex copying is applied to THICK 4, streaks may appear on the front side of printouts. These streaks may appear clearly when the
copied image is dark or when the density level of the entire image is even.
*4 Duplex copying is not available.
*5 For making copies on the sticker labels, select “THICK 2” for the paper type.
*6 Duplex copying is available only when waterproof paper supporting it is used.
*7 If an optional finisher has been installed, the receiving tray of the equipment is not available for paper exiting, but the upper receiving tray of
the Finisher MJ-1101 and the Saddle Stitch Finisher MJ-1106 are used.
Feeder Paper type Maximum sheet capacity Size
Drawers incl.
the Drawer
Module
(optional)*1
Plain paper, recycled
paper
(64 - 105 g/m2)
(17 - 28 lb. Bond)
600 sheets (64 g/m2) (17 lb.
Bond)
550 sheets (80 g/m2) (20 lb.
Bond)
500 sheets (81 - 105 g/m2)
(21 - 28 lb. Bond)
A/B format:
A3, A4, A4-R, A5-R, B4, B5, B5-R, FOLIO
LT format:
LD, LG, LT, LT-R, ST-R, COMP, 13"LG, 8.5"SQ
K format:
8K, 16K, 16K-R
THICK 1
(- 163 g/m2)
(- 90 lb. Index)
300 sheets
THICK 2
(- 209 g/m2)
(- 110 lb. Index)
250 sheets
THICK 3
(- 256 g/m2)
(- 140 lb. Index)
200 sheets
Large Capacity
Feeder
(optional)
Plain paper, recycled
paper
(64 - 105 g/m2)
(17 - 28 lb. Bond)
3000 sheets (64 g/m2) (17 lb.
Bond)
2500 sheets (80 g/m2) (20 lb.
Bond)
2000 sheets (81 - 105 g/m2)
(21 - 28 lb. Bond)
A4, LT
Bypass tray Plain paper, recycled
paper
(64 - 105 g/m2)
(17 - 28 lb. Bond)
100 sheets (64 - 80 g/m2) (17
- 20 lb. Bond)
80 sheets (81 - 105 g/m2) (21
- 28 lb. Bond)
A/B format:
A3, A4, A4-R, A5-R, A6-R, B4, B5, B5-R, FOLIO, 305 mm x
457 mm *7, *10, 320 mm x 450 mm *8, *9, *10, 320 mm x 460
mm *7, *8, *10
LT format:
LD, LG, LT, LT-R, ST-R, COMP, 13"LG, 8.5"SQ, 12" x 18" *7,
*10
K format:
8K, 16K, 16K-R
Non-standard size:
Length: 100 - 297 mm (3.9" - 11.7"),
Width: 148 - 432 mm (5.8" - 17")
THICK 1
(- 163 g/m2)
(- 90 lb. Index)
40 sheets
THICK 2
(- 209 g/m2)
(- 110 lb. Index)
30 sheets
THICK 3
(- 256 g/m2)
(- 140 lb. Index)
30 sheets
THICK 4 *2, *3, *4
(- 280 g/m2)
(- 100 lb. Cover)
30 sheets
Sticker labels *4, *5
Waterproof paper *6
(- 230 g/m2)
30 sheets
OHP film *4 30 sheets A4, LT

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12 Placing Paper
*8 Note that black streaks may appear on the edge of the printed sheets.
*9 If an optional finisher has been installed, the upper receiving tray of the Finisher MJ-1101 and the Saddle Stitch Finisher MJ-1106, and the
receiving tray of the equipment are used for paper exiting.
*10 When paper is exiting, remove one sheet after another from the tray of the Hanging Finisher MJ-1031 (optional), since it may fall off the tray.
“LT format” is the standard size only for use in North America.
“K format” is a Chinese standard size.
Abbreviations for paper sizes: LT: Letter, LD: Ledger, LG: Legal, ST: Statement, COMP: Computer, SQ: Square
Unacceptable copy paper
Do not use the types of paper shown below. This could cause a paper jam.
Damp paper
Folded paper
Curled or creased paper
Paper whose surface is extremely smooth or rough
Do not use the types of paper shown below. This could cause an equipment malfunction.
Paper whose surface has had special treatment
Paper once printed with other copiers or printers
Precautions for storing copy paper
Make sure of the following when storing copy paper:
Wrap the paper in its wrapping to keep it free from dust.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Store in a damp-free space.
To prevent paper from being folded or bent, store it in a flat place.
Placing paper in drawers
Follow the procedure below to place paper in a drawer. For acceptable copy paper, see the following page:
P.11 “Acceptable copy paper”
1
Turn the power of this equipment ON.
2
Pull out a drawer carefully until it comes to a stop.
3
Push the lower part of the end guide in the direction
of the arrows to remove it, then reinstall it at the
position of the desired paper size.
The paper size is indicated on the bottom inner surface of the
drawer.

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Up to 600 sheets (64 g/m2) (17 lb. Bond) can be placed in one drawer. Be sure that the height of the stacked
paper does not exceed the line indicated inside of the side guides.
P.11 “Acceptable copy paper”
Fan and jog the stack of paper well before you place it in a drawer, or the sheets may not be separated
before being fed. Be careful not to cut your fingers when fanning.
Place paper with its copy side up. The copy side may be noted on its wrapping paper.
4
Push the part shown with an arrow (right side) of the
side guide to unlock it.
5
While holding the green lever of the side guide in the
direction of the arrow, set the side guide to the
desired paper size.
The paper size is indicated on the bottom inner surface of the
drawer.
Adjust the side guides with both hands.
6
Place paper in the drawer.
7
Adjust the side guides.
Make sure that a gap (“A” in the figure on the right) of 0.5 mm (0.02")
(1.0 mm (0.04") or less in total) *1 is left between the paper and the side
guide for plain paper. If the gap is inappropriate, it could cause paper
misfeeding.
*1 For thick paper, the gap must be 0.5 mm (0.02") to 1.0 mm (0.04") (1.0 mm
(0.04") to 2.0 mm (0.08") in total).
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14 Placing Paper
10
Push the drawer straight into this equipment carefully until it comes to a stop.
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught when pushing the drawer into this equipment.
This could injure you.
11
The menu below appears. When the size or type of paper is different from the one that
was in the drawer, press [NO] on the touch panel. When they are the same, press [YES].
The menu above may not appear depending on the setting of this equipment. In this case, see the following
pages to change the settings of the paper size and paper type:
P.16 “Registering paper size”
P.17 “Setting paper type”
If you want to change the setting for displaying this menu, ask your administrator.
If you press [YES], the procedure is completed.
8
Push the part shown with an arrow (left side) to lock
the side guide.
9
Change the paper size indicator if required.

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Placing Paper 15
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12
Select the size and type of the paper placed in the drawer on the touch panel.
1) Select the paper size.
2) Select the paper type.
3) Press [OK].

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16 Placing Paper
Registering paper size
When you place paper for the first time or you replace the paper with that of a different size, you need to register the size
to this equipment.
2
Press the [USER] tab on the touch panel to display the user setting menu, and then
press [DRAWER].
3
Select the paper size on the touch panel.
1) Select the drawer in which you placed paper.
2) Select the paper size.
3) Press [OK].
1
Press the [USER FUNCTIONS] button on the control
panel.

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4
Press [CLOSE] on the touch panel or the [USER FUNCTIONS] button on the control
panel.
Setting paper type
When you place any special paper other than plain paper or that not used for normal copying, you need to set the
thickness and attribute into this equipment.
The thickness and attribute can be set together.
When the thickness “THICK 1, 2 or 3”, or an attribute other than “NONE” is set for a drawer, the paper placed in this
drawer will not be used for the automatic paper selection mode.
When an attribute other than “NONE” is set for a drawer, the Automatic Change of Paper Source function (Feeding
the same size of paper from a different drawer even if the specified drawer from which paper is being fed is empty)
is disabled for the paper in this drawer.
For how to set Automatic Change of Paper Source, refer to the MFP Management Guide.
The set paper type appears on the equipment status indication area with an icon.
P.10 “Equipment status indication area”
Acceptable paper types are as follows:
Thickness
Button Description Icon
PLAIN Plain paper: 64 - 105 g/m2(17 - 28 lb. Bond) —
THICK 1 - 3 Thick paper
THICK 1: 106 - 163 g/m2(29 lb. Bond - 90 lb. Index)
THICK 2: 164 - 209 g/m2(91 lb. Index - 110 lb. Index)
THICK 3: 210 - 256 g/m2(111 lb. Index - 140 lb. Index)
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RECYCLED
PAPER
Recycled paper

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18 Placing Paper
Attribute
*1 Fax transmission and reception is available only when the FAX Unit (optional) is installed.
*2 When lists are printed, paper set as “FAX” is used. For printing lists, refer to the MFP Management Guide.
2
Press the [USER] tab on the touch panel to display the user setting menu, and then
press [DRAWER].
3
Press [PAPER TYPE].
Button Description Icon
NONE No attribute specified —
INSERT Sheets used in the sheet insertion mode
P.113 “Sheet Insertion”
Up to 2 types of sheets (Insertion sheets 1 and 2) can be set. To set Insertion sheet 1
and 2, select the drawer for Insertion sheet 1 and press [INSERT], and then select a
drawer for Insertion sheet 2 and press [INSERT].
,
COVER Sheets used in the cover sheet mode
P.111 “Cover Sheet”
SPECIAL Colored paper or paper with watermarks, etc.
FAX *1, *2 FAX paper
1
Press the [USER FUNCTIONS] button on the control
panel.