Oki MC160 User manual

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Preface
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is com-
plete, 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 endorse-
ment 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.
The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from:
http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com
07105101 Iss. 1; Copyright © 2009 Oki Europe Ltd. All rights reserved.
Oki is a registered trademark of Oki Electric IndustryCompany Ltd.
Oki Printing Solutions is a trademark of Oki Data Corporation.
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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
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Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of
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As an Energy Star Program Participant, the manufacturer has deter-
mined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.
This product complies with the requirements of the Council Direc-
tives 2004/108/EC (EMC), 2006/95/EC (LVD) and 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE), as amended where applicable, on the approximation of the
laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility,
low voltage and radio & telecommunications terminal equipment.

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Emergency first aid
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 medi-
cal attention.
If it gets into the eyes, flush 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.
Importer to the EU/authorised representative
Oki Europe Limited (trading as Oki Printing Solutions)
Blays House
Wick Road
Egham
Surrey, TW20 0HJ
United Kingdom
For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor.
Environmental information

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Contents
Contentsx-5
Preface........................................................................................................ x-2
Emergency first aid ..................................................................................... x-3
Importer to the EU/authorised representative ............................................. x-3
Environmental information .......................................................................... x-3
1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1-1
Getting Acquainted with Your Machine ....................................................... 1-2
Space Requirements................................................................................... 1-2
Part Names ................................................................................................. 1-5
Front View............................................................................................. 1-5
Rear View ............................................................................................. 1-6
Front View with Options ........................................................................ 1-7
Rear View with Options......................................................................... 1-8
CD Contents.............................................................................................. 1-10
Printer Drivers ..................................................................................... 1-10
Scanner Drivers .................................................................................. 1-10
PC Fax Drivers.................................................................................... 1-10
Applications......................................................................................... 1-12
Documentation.................................................................................... 1-12
System Requirements............................................................................... 1-13

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2 Control Panel and Configuration Menu ....................................................... 2-1
About the Control Panel ................................................................................ 2-2
Control Panel Indicators and Keys.............................................................. 2-2
Display Indications ...................................................................................... 2-5
Main Screen (Copy Mode) .................................................................... 2-5
Main Screen (Scan Mode) .................................................................... 2-7
Main Screen (Fax Mode) .................................................................... 2-10
Print Screen ........................................................................................ 2-13
Checking the Machine Status and Settings .............................................. 2-14
PRINTER MODE Menu............................................................................. 2-14
TONER REMAINING ................................................................................ 2-15
T/C CHANGE ............................................................................................ 2-15
REPORT/STATUS Menu .......................................................................... 2-17
TOTAL PRINT..................................................................................... 2-17
SUPPLIES STATUS ........................................................................... 2-18
TX/RX RESULT .................................................................................. 2-18
REPORT ............................................................................................. 2-18
Configuration Menu Overview .................................................................... 2-20
UTILITY Menu........................................................................................... 2-20
MACHINE SETTING Menu................................................................. 2-22
TRAY1 PAPER SETUP Menu ............................................................ 2-26
ADMIN. MANAGEMENT Menu........................................................... 2-28
COPY SETTING Menu ....................................................................... 2-43
DIAL REGISTER Menu....................................................................... 2-45
FAX TX OPERATION Menu ............................................................... 2-46
FAX RX OPERATION Menu............................................................... 2-48
REPORTING Menu............................................................................. 2-51
SCAN SETTING Menu ....................................................................... 2-53
3 Media Handling .............................................................................................. 3-1
Print Media ..................................................................................................... 3-2
Specifications .............................................................................................. 3-2
Types .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Plain Paper (Recycled Paper)............................................................... 3-3
Thick Stock ........................................................................................... 3-4
Label ..................................................................................................... 3-5
Letterhead............................................................................................. 3-6
Printable Area ................................................................................................ 3-7
Page Margins .............................................................................................. 3-7
Loading Media ................................................................................................ 3-8
How do I load media? ................................................................................. 3-8
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray).......................................................................... 3-8
Loading Plain Paper.............................................................................. 3-8
Other Media ........................................................................................ 3-11
Loading Label Sheets/Letterheads and Thick Stock........................... 3-11

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Tray 2 ........................................................................................................ 3-14
Loading Plain Paper............................................................................ 3-14
About Duplex Printing ................................................................................. 3-17
How do I autoduplex? ............................................................................... 3-17
Output Tray .................................................................................................. 3-19
Media Storage .............................................................................................. 3-20
Original Media .............................................................................................. 3-21
Specifications ............................................................................................ 3-21
Documents that can be placed on the original glass .......................... 3-21
Documents that can be loaded into the ADF ...................................... 3-21
Loading a Document to be Copied ............................................................ 3-23
Placing a document on the original glass.................................................. 3-23
Loading a document into the ADF............................................................. 3-24
4 Using the Printer Driver ................................................................................ 4-1
Selecting Printer Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows) .......................... 4-2
Displaying Printer Driver Settings ............................................................... 4-2
Windows Vista ...................................................................................... 4-2
Windows XP/Server 2003 ..................................................................... 4-3
Windows 2000 ...................................................................................... 4-3
Printer Driver Settings ................................................................................... 4-4
Common Buttons ........................................................................................ 4-4
Basic Tab .................................................................................................... 4-5
Layout Tab .................................................................................................. 4-6
Overlay Tab................................................................................................. 4-6
Watermark Tab ........................................................................................... 4-6
Quality Tab.................................................................................................. 4-6
Version Tab................................................................................................. 4-7
5 Using the Copier ............................................................................................ 5-1
Making Basic Copies ..................................................................................... 5-2
Basic Copy Operation ................................................................................. 5-2
Specifying the Copy Quality Setting............................................................ 5-3
Selecting the Document Type............................................................... 5-3
Specifying the Copy Density ................................................................. 5-4
Specifying the Zoom Ratio .......................................................................... 5-4
Selecting a Preset Zoom Ratio ............................................................. 5-4
Specifying a Custom Zoom Ratio ......................................................... 5-4
Selecting the Media Tray ............................................................................ 5-5
Making Advanced Copies ............................................................................. 5-6
Setting 2in1 Copying................................................................................... 5-6
2in1 Copying From the ADF ................................................................. 5-6
2in1 Copying From the Original Glass .................................................. 5-6
Setting a Copy Function.............................................................................. 5-7
ID Card Copying ................................................................................... 5-8
Repeat Copying .................................................................................... 5-9

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Poster Copying ................................................................................... 5-10
Setting Duplex (Double-Sided) Copying ................................................... 5-11
Duplex (Double-Sided) Copying From the ADF.................................. 5-11
Duplex (Double-Sided) Copying From the Original Glass .................. 5-12
Setting Collated (Sort) Copying................................................................. 5-13
Collated (Sort) Copying From the ADF ............................................... 5-13
Collated (Sort) Copying From the Original Glass................................ 5-13
6 Using the Scanner ......................................................................................... 6-1
Scanning From a Computer Application ..................................................... 6-2
Basic Scanning Operation........................................................................... 6-2
Windows TWAIN Driver Settings ................................................................ 6-3
Windows WIA Driver Settings ..................................................................... 6-5
Macintosh TWAIN Driver Settings............................................................... 6-6
Scanning With the Machine .......................................................................... 6-8
Basic Scanning Operation........................................................................... 6-8
Specifying the Data Location .................................................................... 6-10
Saving Data on a Computer Connected (Scan to PC)........................ 6-10
Saving Data on a USB Memory Device (Scan to USB Memory) ........ 6-11
Specifying the Destination Address (Scan to E-mail/FTP/SMB) ............... 6-12
Directly Entering the E-mail Address .................................................. 6-12
Selecting From the Favorite List ......................................................... 6-13
Selecting a Speed Dial Destination..................................................... 6-13
Selecting a Group Dial Destination ..................................................... 6-14
Selecting From the Address Book ...................................................... 6-15
Searching the Address Book .............................................................. 6-15
Searching an LDAP Server................................................................. 6-16
Specifying Multiple Destination Addresses ......................................... 6-18
Editing a Specified Destination Address ............................................. 6-18
Deleting a Specified Destination Address........................................... 6-19
Registering/Editing Addresses .................................................................. 6-19
Registering in the Favorite List ........................................................... 6-20
Deleting From the Favorite List........................................................... 6-20
Registering Speed Dial Destinations (Direct Input)............................. 6-21
Registering Speed Dial Destinations (LDAP Search) ......................... 6-22
Editing/Deleting Speed Dial Destinations ........................................... 6-23
Registering Group Dial Destinations................................................... 6-24
Editing/Deleting Group Dial Destinations............................................ 6-25
Selecting the Data Format ........................................................................ 6-26
Selecting the Scan Quality Setting............................................................ 6-27
Selecting the Resolution ..................................................................... 6-27
Selecting the Scan Mode .................................................................... 6-27
Selecting the Scan Density ................................................................. 6-27
Setting the Scan Size................................................................................ 6-28
Setting the Scan Color .............................................................................. 6-28
Specifying the Subject............................................................................... 6-28

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Deleting a Queued Transmission Job....................................................... 6-29
7 Replacing Consumables ............................................................................... 7-1
Replacing Consumables ............................................................................... 7-2
About Toner Cartridges............................................................................... 7-2
Replacing a Toner Cartridge ....................................................................... 7-4
Replacing All Toner Cartridges at the Same Time.................................... 7-10
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge............................................................... 7-11
Replacing the Fuser Unit........................................................................... 7-15
8 Maintenance ................................................................................................... 8-1
Maintaining the Machine ............................................................................... 8-2
Cleaning the Machine .................................................................................... 8-4
Exterior........................................................................................................ 8-4
Media Rollers .............................................................................................. 8-5
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller ........................................................... 8-5
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for the ADF .................................... 8-10
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for Tray 2 ....................................... 8-11
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for the attachment.......................... 8-13
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for the Duplex ................................ 8-15
Print Head Window ................................................................................... 8-16
Clearing the Print Head Window......................................................... 8-16
9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 9-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 9-2
Printing a Configuration Page ...................................................................... 9-3
Preventing Media Misfeeds ........................................................................... 9-4
Understanding the Media Path ..................................................................... 9-5
Clearing Media Misfeeds .............................................................................. 9-5
Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing Procedures................................... 9-7
Clearing a Media Misfeed in the Machine............................................. 9-8
Clearing a Media Misfeed From Tray 1............................................... 9-16
Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 2 .................................................... 9-17
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the ADF............................................. 9-20
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option ............................. 9-22
Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds ..................................................... 9-24
Solving Other Problems .............................................................................. 9-27
Solving Problems with Printing Quality .................................................... 9-32
Status, Error, and Service Messages ......................................................... 9-38
Status Messages....................................................................................... 9-38
Error Messages......................................................................................... 9-39
Service Messages..................................................................................... 9-47

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10 Installing Accessories ................................................................................. 10-1
Introduction .................................................................................................. 10-2
Tray 2 (Lower Feeder Unit) ......................................................................... 10-3
Kit Contents............................................................................................... 10-3
Installing Tray 2......................................................................................... 10-4
Duplex Option .............................................................................................. 10-7
Kit Contents............................................................................................... 10-7
Installing Attachment................................................................................. 10-8
Installing the Duplex option ....................................................................... 10-9
A Appendix ........................................................................................................A-1
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................A-2
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart............................................................A-5
User-Replaceable .................................................................................A-5
Service-Replaceable.............................................................................A-5
Entering Text ..................................................................................................A-6
Key Operation .............................................................................................A-6
Entering Fax Numbers ..........................................................................A-6
Entering Names ....................................................................................A-7
Entering E-mail Addresses ...................................................................A-7
Changing Input Mode..................................................................................A-8
Inputting Example .......................................................................................A-8
Correcting Text and Input Precautions........................................................A-9
Our Concern for Environmental Protection ..............................................A-10
What is an ENERGY STAR product? .................................................A-10
Index ................................................................................................................. I-1
Oki contact details .......................................................................................... I-5

1Introduction

Getting Acquainted with Your Machine1-2
Getting Acquainted with Your Machine
Space Requirements
To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance,
adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below.
Side View
Front View
505 mm (19.9")
405 mm (15.9")
765 mm (30.1")
100 mm
(3.9")
405 mm (15.9")
670 mm (26.4")
160 mm
(6.3")
238 mm (9.4")
432 mm (17.0")
100 mm
(3.9")
100 mm
(3.9")

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" The option appears shaded in the above illustrations.
Side View with Options
(when Tray 2 and the duplex option are installed)
947 mm (37.3") 100 mm
(3.9")
430 mm (16.9")
786 mm (30.9")
160 mm
(6.3")
238 mm
(9.4")
548 mm (21.6")
100 mm
(3.9")
157 mm
(6.2")

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" The option appears shaded in the above illustrations.
Side View with Options
947 mm (37.3")
100 mm
(3.9")
430 mm (16.9")
731 mm (28.8")
160 mm
(6.3")
238 mm
(9.4")
493 mm (19.4")
(when the attachment and duplex option are installed)
157 mm
(6.2")
100 mm
(3.9")

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Part Names
The following drawings illustrate the parts of your machine referred to
throughout this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with
them.
Front View
1–Control Panel
2–Automatic document Feeder
(ADF)
2–a:ADF feed cover
2–b:Document guide
2–c:Document feed tray
2–d:Document output tray
2–e:Document stopper
" The ADF may appear as
“document cover” in some
status and error messages.
" Lower the document stopper
when scanning Legal-size
paper with the ADF.
3–Dust cover
4–Tray 1
5–Output tray
6–Extension tray
7–Original glass
8–Original cover pad
9–Scanner unit
10–USB memory port
2-a 2-b 2-c 2-d
2-e
1
8
7
9
6
310
5
4

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11—Fuser unit
12—Fuser separator levers
13—Fuser cover lever
14—Imaging cartridge
15—Toner cartridge
16—Front cover
Rear View
1–Power switch
2–Power connection
3–TEL (telephone) jack
4–LINE (telephone line) jack
5–USB port
6–10Base-T/100Base-TX (IEEE
802.3) Ethernet Interface port
12 12
11
14
15
13
16
11
15
14
3
4
5
6
2
1

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Front View with Options
(when Tray 2 is installed)
1—Lower feeder unit (Tray 2)
(when Tray 2 and duplex option
are installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Lower feeder unit (Tray 2)
(when the attachment and duplex
option are installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Attachment
1
2
1
2
1

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Rear View with Options
(When Tray 2 is installed)
1—Lower feeder
unit (Tray 2)
2—Locking pin
(when Tray 2 and duplex option
are installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Lower feeder unit (Tray 2)
1
2
2
2
1

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(when the attachment and duplex
option are installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Attachment
1
2

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CD Contents
Printer Drivers
Scanner Drivers
PC Fax Drivers
Drivers Use/Benefit
Installers This software provides easy installa-
tion of drivers and other software for
your MC160n and also for changing
the display and reporting language
used. (Default is English.)
Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/
Server 2008/2000
These drivers give you access to all of
the printer features. For details, refer
to “Displaying Printer Driver Settings”
on page 4-2.
Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/
Server 2008 for 64bit
Macintosh OS X (10.3-10.5)
Drivers Use/Benefit
TWAIN Driver for Windows Vista/XP/
Server 2003/Server 2008/2000
These drivers enable you to set scan-
ning functions, such as the color set-
ting and size adjustments.
For details, refer to “Windows TWAIN
Driver Settings” on page 6-3.
TWAIN Driver for Macintosh OS X
(10.3-10.5)
WIA Driver for Windows Vista/XP This driver enables you to set scan-
ning functions, such as the color set-
ting and size adjustments.
For details, refer to “Windows WIA
Driver Settings” on page 6-5.
WIA Driver for Windows Vista/XP for
64 bit
Drivers Use/Benefit
Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/
Server 2008/2000
These drivers enable you to specify
fax settings, such as the paper set-
tings for sending faxes and the set-
tings for editing the address book. For
details, refer to the Facsimile User’s
Guide on the Documentation CD.
Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/
Server 2008 for 64 bit