Oki Pro1040 User manual

Pro1040/Pro1050
User's Guide

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⿟Manual Conguration
The following manuals are included with the product.
zResidual Risk
This manual describes the map of residual risks that require protective measures by users.
zSetup Guide
This manual describes how to connect the printer to a computer and set it up following installation.
zUser’s Guide (This Manual)
This manual describes details about product functions and operations.
zMaintenance Guide
This manual describes how to replace consumables, and how to clean and maintain the product.
The latest versions of the manuals can be downloaded at the Oki Data website.
https://www.oki.com/printing/
Technical DTM Print Support
Contact the DTM Print support team mondays - thursdays from
9:00 - 17:00 and fridays from 9:00 - 15:00 via phone
at [phone], use the online live chat on the webpage
dtm-print.eu or write us anytime an email to [email protected].
This service is free for all our customers.

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⿟Reading the Manual
Symbols
Note
zThese are cautions and restrictions for the correct operation of the device. Make sure to read to avoid misoperation.
Memo
zThese are references and information that are useful when using the device. We recommend reading them.
Reference
zThese are the reference pages. Read to learn detailed information and relevant information.
WARNING
zMishandling due to ignoring this display may cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION
zMishandling due to ignoring this display may cause personal injury.
Keys, Buttons, and Symbols
This chapter describes the following keys, buttons, and symbols.
Inscription Description
< > button/key
zIndicates hardware buttons and the numeric keypad on the control
panel.
E.g.:
<OK> button <BACK> button
<Fn> key <CLEAR> key
zIndicates your PC keyboard.
[ ]
zIndicates menu names on the display screen.
zIndicates menu, window, and dialog names on the computer.
" "
zIndicates messages and input text on the display screen.
zIndicates file names and screen names on the computer.
zIndicates reference titles.
>Indicates how to get to the item you want in the menu of this printer or
the computer.

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Illustrations
Unless otherwise specified, the printer illustrations used herein show the printer with the unwinder
mounted.
Illustrations may differ from the actual product.
Screens
The images of the control panel and PC used herein are examples. The images may differ from actual
products and screens.
Inscriptions
The following inscriptions are used in this manual.
zMicrosoft®Windows®10 64-bit Edition operating system →Windows 10 (64-bit version)
zMicrosoft®Windows®10 operating system →Windows 10
Unless otherwise specified, the examples in the manuals included with the printer show operation using
Windows 10 and the Pro 1050 printer.
Depending on the OS, model, and version you are using, descriptions in this manual may differ from
what you actually encounter.

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Table of Contents
⿟Table of Contents
Manual Configuration...............................................................................2
Reading the Manual.................................................................................3
Symbols .................................................................................................................. 3
Keys, Buttons, and Symbols ....................................................................................... 3
Illustrations ............................................................................................................. 4
Screens ................................................................................................................... 4
Inscriptions.............................................................................................................. 4
1 Paper Settings ................................................................... 11
Printing on Various Papers...................................................................... 12
Usable Media Types................................................................................................. 12
Paper Types, Size, and Thickness ........................................................................................12
Storing Media......................................................................................................... 14
Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver ............................. 15
Using the Printer Driver to Fine-tune the Print Position ................................................. 16
Using the Printer Driver to Fine-tune the Cut Position................................................... 18
2 Printing ............................................................................. 21
Preparing Paper .................................................................................... 22
Loading Media ...................................................................................... 24
Calibrating the Sensor ........................................................................... 30
Confirming the Sensor Position ................................................................................. 30
Unwinder .........................................................................................................................30
Printer .............................................................................................................................33
Sensor Calibration................................................................................................... 35
If You Cannot Set the Sensors from the Printer Driver.................................................. 37
Calibrating the Black Mark Sensor ............................................................................. 38
Calibrating the Gap Sensor....................................................................................... 40
Detecting the Interval between Pages ..................................................... 43
Printing ...............................................................................................45
Canceling a Print Job ............................................................................. 46
3 Print Function Settings ...................................................... 47
Printer Driver Functions Table ................................................................. 48
Explanation of Functions .......................................................................................... 48
Windows PCL Printer Driver Functions ..................................................................................48
Table of Setting Items in the Control Panel Menu Screen ............................ 50
Device Setup Screen ............................................................................................... 50
[Configuration]....................................................................................................... 50

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[Print Information].................................................................................................. 52
[Menus] ................................................................................................................ 53
[Admin Setup]........................................................................................................ 63
[Print Statistics] ..................................................................................................... 74
[Calibration]........................................................................................................... 75
[Boot Menu]........................................................................................................... 78
Saving Toner When Printing.................................................................... 79
Saving Toner When Printing (Toner Save Mode) .......................................................... 79
Printing Using the Specified Print Cartridge Only (Lift Up)............................................. 80
Fine Quality Printing .............................................................................. 81
Changing Print Quality (Resolution) ........................................................................... 81
Making Photograph Printing More Vivid (Photo Enhance) .............................................. 81
Adjusting Fine Lines ................................................................................................ 82
Using Printer Fonts.................................................................................................. 82
Using Computer Fonts ............................................................................................. 83
Adjusting the Print Position on the Paper .................................................. 84
Using the roll paper................................................................................................. 84
Adjusting the Position That Printing Starts.................................................................. 85
When using a black mark sensor ......................................................................................... 85
When using a gap sensor ................................................................................................... 85
Other Print Functions............................................................................. 87
Specifying the Page Order........................................................................................ 87
Overlaying Stamps for Printing (Watermarks) ............................................................. 87
Collating Printed Output (Sorted Printing) .................................................................. 88
Printing a Mirror Image............................................................................................ 89
Printing Registered Forms (Print Overlay)................................................................... 90
Outputting to a File Without Printing.......................................................................... 92
Changing the Check Unnecessary Print Cartridge Setting.............................................. 92
Saving Printer Driver Setups .................................................................................... 93
Save a Setup....................................................................................................................93
Recall a Saved Setup .........................................................................................................94
Delete a Saved Setup ........................................................................................................94
Importing/Exporting a Printer Driver Print Setup ......................................................... 95
Export a Setup..................................................................................................................95
Import a Setup .................................................................................................................95
Changing Default Printer Driver Settings .................................................................... 96
Deleting or Updating a Printer Driver ....................................................... 97
Deleting a Printer Driver .......................................................................................... 97
Updating a Printer Driver ......................................................................................... 98

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4 Adjusting the Color ............................................................ 99
Adjusting Color with the Control Panel ................................................... 100
Correcting Color Drift Manually ................................................................................100
Configuring Settings for Auto Adjustment of Density and Gradation ..............................100
Adjusting Density Manually .....................................................................................101
Fine Tuning Density Adjustments .............................................................................102
Adjusting Color Balance (Density) ............................................................................104
Fine-tuning Color Balance .......................................................................................106
Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver...................................................... 109
Color Matching ......................................................................................................109
What Is Color Matching? .................................................................................................. 109
Color Matching (Automatic).....................................................................................109
Simple Color Matching (Simple Adjustment) ..............................................................110
Color Matching (Graphic Pro)...................................................................................111
Color Matching (No Color Matching)..........................................................................112
Changing the Black Finish .......................................................................................112
Monochrome (Black and White) Printing....................................................................113
Suppressing White Lines Between Text and the Background (Black Overprint)................114
Correcting for Print Misalignment (Trapping)..............................................................114
Simulating Print Results..........................................................................................115
5 Spot Color Printing Setup (Pro1050 Only) ....................... 117
Printer Driver Spot Color Function List ................................................... 118
Printing on Color Papers....................................................................... 119
Usable Color Papers ...............................................................................................119
Printing Using White Toner Only ...............................................................................119
Printing White Under Color ......................................................................................120
Fine-Tuning White Shading ................................................................... 121
6 Network Settings ............................................................. 123
Initializing Network Settings ................................................................. 124
Using DHCP........................................................................................ 125
IPv6.................................................................................................. 127
Checking the IPv6 Address......................................................................................127
7 Viewing Machine Information .......................................... 129
Printing Configuration Information......................................................... 130
Printable Report List...............................................................................................130
Printing Printer Setup Lists......................................................................................131
Configuration.................................................................................................................. 131
Printing Printer Information Lists..............................................................................132

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Demo Page..................................................................................................................... 132
Error Log ....................................................................................................................... 133
Usage Report.................................................................................................................. 133
Printing Print Lists..................................................................................................134
Color Profile List.............................................................................................................. 134
User Media List ............................................................................................................... 135
Test Print ....................................................................................................................... 135
Changing the Administrator Password .......................................................................136
Checking the Print Count...................................................................... 138
8 Utility Software Usable with This Printer ............................................139
Utility List .......................................................................................... 140
Installing a Utility................................................................................ 141
Color Correct Utility............................................................................. 143
Changing Palette Colors ..........................................................................................143
Changing the Gamma Value and Hue........................................................................146
Saving a Color Adjustment Setup.............................................................................149
Importing a Color Adjustment Setup ........................................................................150
Deleting a Color Adjustment Setup...........................................................................152
Using a Web Browser to Configure the Network Setup.............................. 153
Operating Environment...........................................................................................153
Starting Up ...........................................................................................................153
Logging in as an Administrator ................................................................................154
Item List...............................................................................................................155
Changing an Administrator Password ........................................................................156
Checking Printer Settings From a Computer...............................................................157
Changing Printer Settings From a Computer ..............................................................158
Encrypting Communication (SSL/TLS).......................................................................158
Printing with IPP ....................................................................................................161
Encrypting Communication (IPsec)...........................................................................162
Controlling Access by IP Address (IP Filter) ...............................................................169
Controlling Access by MAC Address ..........................................................................171
Sending Error Notifications by Mail ...........................................................................172
Sending Error Notifications by Periodic Mail ...............................................................174
Using SNMPv3 .......................................................................................................178
Using IEEE802.1X ..................................................................................................179
Configuration Tool ............................................................................... 184
Operating Environment...........................................................................................184
Registering a Device...............................................................................................184
Device Info Tab .....................................................................................................185
Network Setting Plug-in ..........................................................................................186

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Storage Manager Plug-in.........................................................................................187
OKI LPR Utility.................................................................................... 190
Operating Environment...........................................................................................190
Starting Up ...........................................................................................................190
Downloading a File to the Printer .............................................................................190
Viewing, Deleting, and Transferring Jobs ...................................................................191
Checking the Printer Status.....................................................................................191
Adding a Printer.....................................................................................................192
Starting Up the Web Browser...................................................................................192
Adding Comments..................................................................................................193
Automatic IP Address Setting ..................................................................................194
Uninstalling the Utility ............................................................................................194
Network Extension .............................................................................. 195
Operating Environment...........................................................................................195
Checking the Printer Settings ..................................................................................195
Uninstalling Network Extension................................................................................196
Color Swatch Utility ............................................................................. 197
Operating Environment...........................................................................................197
Printing RGB Color Samples ....................................................................................197
Status Monitor.................................................................................... 199
Operating Environment...........................................................................................199
Starting Up ...........................................................................................................199
Displaying the Printer Status ...................................................................................199
Changing the Display Mode .....................................................................................200
Switching Printers ..................................................................................................201
Acquiring Information in Reports as CSV Files ............................................................202
Exiting .................................................................................................................203
Uninstalling the Utility ............................................................................................203
Index .................................................................................... 205

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1
Paper Settings
Printing on Various Papers ………… 12
Registering a Desired Paper Size
with the Printer Driver ……………… 15
Note
zThe examples in this chapter use Windows WordPad for explanations. Depending on the
application, the screens and operations procedures may differ.
zFor detailed explanations of the printer driver and utility setup items, see "Online Help".
zDue to printer driver and utility version upgrades, actual operations may be different from the
descriptions in this manual.

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Printing on Various Papers
⿟Printing on Various Papers
Usable Media Types
For high-quality printing it is necessary to use paper that satisfies conditions regarding quality,
thickness, paper finish, etc. If printing on paper not recommended by OKI, thoroughly test the print
quality and paper traveling performance, etc., and check that there are no impediments before use.
If using a (paper) medium that is curled or wrinkled before printing, print quality and paper traveling
performance cannot be assured.
Paper Types, Size, and Thickness
Roll Paper Specifications
Reference
zRefer to the “Maintenance Guide” for specific paper sizes.
Roll Paper Types
Media Form Description
Continuous Paper Paper wound on a roll
Continuous Paper (Black Mark) Paper wound in a roll with black marks printed on the back surface
Die-cut Label (Gap) Paper that is die-cut into a label shape
Die-cut Label (Black Mark) Paper that is die-cut into a label shape with black marks printed on the back
surface
Continuous Label Paper that is not die-cut into a label shape, with the entire surface covered with
label paper
Continuous Label (Black Mark) Paper that is not die-cut into a label shape, with the entire surface covered with
label paper and black marks printed on the back surface
Media Type Description
Plain Wood-free Paper
Plain Labels Label paper made of wood-free paper
Glossy Labels Label paper made of glossy paper
Film Labels Label media made of film
Film Film
Roll Paper Size
Roll Outside Diameter No greater than 203.2 mm (8 inches)
Paper Width 25.4 to 130 mm (1 to 5.12 inches)
Paper Thickness 0.07 mm to 0.25 mm*(0.003 to 0.0098 inches)
Roll Core Width Same as roll paper
Roll Core Inner Diameter 76.2 mm
* When there is backing paper, total thickness includes backing paper.
Note `
zUsing metal foil paper or conductive paper creates the risk of defective printing due to electrical discharge, and device
malfunction.
Use of metal foil paper and conductive paper is prohibited.
zUsing ink jet paper or label paper will cause device malfunction. Use of ink jet paper or label paper is prohibited.
zUse paper that has black marks printed on its back surface (non-printing surface). Black marks printed on the front surface
cannot be detected.
zUse paper with black marks printed with carbon ink. Use paper with black marks that have a reflective index of less than 10%.

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Printing on Various Papers
zDie-cut labels that are used in Gap Mode must satisfy the following conditions.
The transparency of the label part (including both the label and the label liner) must be below 25%.
The liners must be within a range of 10% to 45% transparent. However, the transparency of the liners must be more than 1.8
times the transparency of the label part.
zDie-cut labels that are used in Gap Mode cannot use transparent liners or labels.
zDie-cut labels that are used in Black Mark Mode cannot use transparent liners.
zUse continuous labels that have been smoothed on both edges and have been dry edge processed. Recommended
specifications are for paper that has 2 mm of liner on both edges. Please refer to the “Maintenance Guide” for details.
zThermal paper will become discolored and deformed by heat used for fusing. Do not use it.
zUse film that can withstand heat up to 230°C. Use of film that is not heat resistant creates the risk of film deformation by heat
used for fusing, paper jams, and device malfunction.
zDo not use a liner on which glue is smeared. It will not feed correctly in the equipment. In the worst case, it could damage the
equipment.
zCast-coated paper is not recommended. Printing quality cannot be guaranteed when it is used.
zIf the paper length, label length, or black Mark Interval for a single sheet is less than 4 inches, blank sheets may be printed to
satisfy the paper length that can be fed.
zWhen printing on paper that is cut to less than 152 mm (6 inches) long in the direction that media is fed, it may feed at an
angle.
If this happens, print it so there is a continuous length that is longer than 152 mm (6 inches).
zWhen printing on paper that is very narrow (25.4 mm (1 inch)), it may feed at an angle at about 80 mm from the cut trailing
edge.
zWhen printing on inside winding paper that is very narrow (25.4 mm (1 inch)), smeared or smudged printing may occur near
the cut trailing edge as the roll diameter gets smaller.
zWhen printing on inside winding paper that is very narrow (25.4 mm (1 inch)), slight damage may occur at the leading edge
as the roll diameter gets smaller.
zUse of the types of paper below is not supported.
Paper whose roll surfaces are not cut cleanly.
Paper that is connected part way through by tape, etc.
Label paper without backing paper with paste on the front surface
Paper whose labels are easy to peel or are peeling
Paper with paste squeezing out onto the base paper area or affixed to the label surface
Paper that is folded or bent
Paper that has holes in it
Paper that is notched
Paper that has perforations
Paper with different size labels on a single roll
Paper with different paper widths on a single roll
Media that has liners and labels that are both transparent (cannot be used even if it has black marks)
Continuous paper that is transparent (cannot be used even if it has black marks)
Setting the Paper Weight
Set the printer and printer driver paper weight according to the weight of the paper to be used.
Paper Weight
(Total thickness including
backing paper)
Setting Value of the
Media Weight
76 to 95 μm Light
96 to 140 μm Medium Light
141 to 159 μm Medium
160 to 180 μm Medium Heavy
181 to 199 μm Heavy
200 to 214 μm Ultra Heavy1
215 to 229 μm Ultra Heavy2
230 to 249 μm Ultra Heavy3

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Printing on Various Papers
Storing Media
Improper paper storage can cause absorption of
moisture, discoloration, and warping. Note that
printing on such paper can adversely affect print
quality, feeding, etc. Leave packages of media
unopened until you are actually ready to use
them.
Store media in locations like the
ones described below
zOn a flat shelf in a location that is dark and
where there is little moisture
zOn a flat table
zAn environment with a temperature of 23°C
±1°C and humidity of 50%RH ±2%
Avoid locations like the ones
described below
zDirectly on the floor
zIn direct sunlight
zNear the inside surface of an external wall
zOn a surface that is uneven or curved
zIn a location where electrostatic charge is
generated
zIn a location subjected to very high
temperatures or sudden temperature changes
zNext to a photocopying machine, air
conditioning equipment, heater, or duct
Note
zProper printing may not be possible on paper that has
been stored for a long time.
zLeaving roll paper in an environment where it is exposed
to high temperatures and high humidity for long periods
can cause it to become deformed. Do not use deformed
roll paper. Store roll paper in an environment where the
temperature and humidity are appropriate.
zWe recommend putting partially used label paper back
into the vinyl bag it was packaged in, to prevent the paper
from absorbing moisture.

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Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver
⿟Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer
Driver
1
Click [Start] and select [Control Panel]
in [Windows System].
2
Click [View devices and printers].
3
Right-click the [Pro1050 PCL6] icon,
and then select [Printing preferences].
4
On the [Setup] tab, click [User-defined
paper].
5
Input information about the paper you
want to register.
(1)
Use [Registered user-defined
paper] to select "New Paper".
(2)
In the [Paper Name] box, enter a
paper name.
(3)
Select a Media Form to match the
paper.
(4)
Select a Media Type to match the
paper.
(5)
Select a Media Weight to match the
paper thickness.
Memo
zIf you are unsure of the paper thickness,
select [Medium Light].
(6)
Enter paper size information.
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(5)
(6)
Memo
zInput the label length and gap for media that has
gaps and the black mark interval for black mark
media.
zUse a ruler to measure, as accurately as possible,
the actual size of the media, and then input those
values.
zIf the label length or the black mark interval is less
than 4 inches, use the following method to measure
the media, and then input values to the first decimal
place to be accurate.
1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
(3)L/10-Gap length(mm)
(1)L(mm)
(2)L/10(mm)
2
How to Measure the Actual Size of Paper
(1) Measure the length from the leading edge of the
first label (or black mark leading edge) to the
leading edge of the 11th label (or black mark
leading edge). Use this as L (mm).
(2) Divide the length you measured in (1) by 10 to
calculate the length from the leading edge of the
first label (or black mark leading edge) to the
leading edge of the 2nd label (or black mark leading
edge) to the first decimal place.
(3) Subtract the length of the gap from the length you
calculated in (2) to calculate the length of one label
to the first decimal place.
For media that has gaps, input the value calculated in (3)
in [Label length] and input the gap length in [Gap].
For media that has black marks, input the value
calculated in (2) in [Black Mark Interval].

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Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver
Memo
zA blank piece of paper may be inserted after cut
pages if the paper length, label length, or black
mark interval is less than 4 inches.
6
Enter other information as required.
(1)
If you performed sensor
adjustment, select the sensor
setting that was registered to the
device from [Sensor settings].
Memo
zRefer to “Calibrating the Sensor” (P.30)
regarding how to adjust the sensor.
(2)
If you want to fine-tune the
image position, enter the position
shift amount into [Print position
correction].
(3)
If you want to fine-tune the paper
cut position, enter the position
shift amount into [Cut position
correction].
(2)
(1)
(3)
7
When all the input is complete, click
[Add].
Using the Printer Driver
to Fine-tune the Print
Position
1
Click [Start] and select [Control Panel]
in [Windows System].
2
Click [View devices and printers].
3
Right-click the [Pro1050 PCL6] icon,
and then select [Printing preferences].
4
On the [Setup] tab, click [User-defined
paper].

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Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver
5
Use the [Registered user-defined paper]
list to select the paper whose print
position you want to correct.
Memo
zIf the paper you want to use is not in the list, select
[New paper] and add it. See “Registering a Desired
Paper Size with the Printer Driver” (P.15).
6
In [Print position correction], set the
values for the print start positions
vertically and horizontally on the paper.
7
Click [Overwrite].
8
Click [OK] or [Close] as many times
as necessary to exit the "Printing
preferences" screen.
9
Open the file to be printed.
10
Specify the paper size, and then print.

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Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver
Using the Printer Driver to
Fine-tune the Cut Position
1
Click [Start] and select [Control Panel]
in [Windows System].
2
Click [View devices and printers].
3
Right-click the [Pro1050 PCL6] icon,
and then select [Printing preferences].
4
On the [Setup] tab, click [User-defined
paper].
5
Use the [Registered user-defined paper]
list to select the paper whose cut
position you want to correct.
Memo
zIf the paper you want to use is not in the list, select
[New paper] and add it. See “Registering a Desired
Paper Size with the Printer Driver” (P.15).
6
Use [Cut position correction] to specify
an adjustment value for distance from
the print completion position to the cut
position.
7
Click [Overwrite].

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Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver
8
Click [OK] or [Close] as many times
as necessary to exit the “Printing
preferences” screen.
9
Open the file to be printed.
10
Specify the paper size, and then print.

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Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver