Oki 10i Reference guide

Help Guide
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OKIPAGE 10i2
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki
assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its
control. Oki 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
endorsement by Oki.
Copyright 1997 by Oki. All rights reserved.
First edition 08/1997.
Written and produced by the Oki Documentation Dept.
Oki is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry
Company Ltd.
ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency
TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computer
Company
Hewlett-Packard, HP, and LaserJet are registered trademarks
of Hewlett-Packard Company.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corp.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Contents
Safety Instructions ..........................................................4
Important Wiring Instructions .......................................5
Printer Control Panel ......................................................7
The Ready Light ..........................................................7
The Display Window...................................................7
Printer Buttons ............................................................7
Button Functions.........................................................8
Printer Menus ..................................................................9
Viewing and Modifying Menu Settings ....................9
Level 1 Menu............................................................ 10
Level 2 Menu............................................................ 12
Paper ............................................................................. 14
Choosing Paper ........................................................ 14
Transparencies/Adhesive Labels ............................ 14
Paper Sizes................................................................ 14
Paper Weight............................................................. 14
Installing Paper ........................................................ 15
Printing Envelopes................................................... 16
Choosing Envelopes ................................................ 16
Printing Transparencies........................................... 16
Feeding Heavyweight Paper or Cardstock............. 16
Print Quality Adjustments for Different Paper ...... 16
Toner ............................................................................. 17
When to Replace the Toner Cartridge .................... 17
Toner Cartridge Life ................................................ 17
Replacing the Toner Cartridge................................ 17
Image Drum .................................................................. 19
When to Replace the Image Drum Cartridge......... 19
Image Drum Cartridge Life ..................................... 19
Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge .................... 19
Resetting the Drum Counter.................................... 21
Fonts.............................................................................. 22
What Is a Font? ........................................................ 22
Printing a Font List .................................................. 22
Using Fonts............................................................... 22
Symbol Sets .............................................................. 23
Status Messages ........................................................... 24
Printer Maintenance..................................................... 28
Maintenance Menu .................................................. 28
Generating a Cleaning Page .................................... 29
Cleaning the LED Array .......................................... 30
Basic Trouble Shooting ............................................... 31
Paper Jams ................................................................ 31
Input Jam from Cassette Tray ................................. 31
Feed Jam or Exit Jam ............................................... 32
Print Quality Problems ............................................ 33
Software Problems ................................................... 36
Hardware Problems.................................................. 37
Index ............................................................................. 39
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SafetyInstructions
Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you
years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical
equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions you
should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer:
• Read the setup instructions in this handbook carefully.
Be sure to save it for future reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on
the printer itself.
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp
cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it
on something unsteady, it may fall and be damaged; if
you place it on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed,
the vents may become blocked, causing the printer to
overheat.
• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all
openings on the printer are not blocked. Do not put the
printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or
heat register. Keep it out of direct sunlight. Allow enough
room around the printer for adequate ventilation and
easy access to the paper trays.
• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any
kind into it.
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating
listed on the back of the printer. If you are not sure, check
with your dealer or with your local power company.
• Your printer has an earthed, 3-pin plug as a safety feature,
and it will only fit into an earthed outlet. If you can not
plug it in, chances are you have an older, non-earthed
outlet; contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced.
Do not use an adapter to defeat the earthing.
• To avoid damaging the power cable, do not put anything
on it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cable
becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
• If you are using an extension cable or power strip with
the printer, make sure that the total of the amperes
required by all the equipment on the extension is less than
the extension’s rating. The total ratings of all equipment
plugged into the outlet should not exceed 13 amperes.
• This printer must be installed near to a power outlet
switch which shall remain easily accessible.
• It is recommended that the printer be switched off prior
to opening or removing covers.
• Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots on the
printer; you could get a shock or cause a fire.
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• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this
handbook, do not try to service the printer yourself;
opening the cover may expose you to shocks or other
hazards.
• Lifting the top cover exposes hot surfaces. These are
clearly labelled. Do NOT touch them.
• Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined
in the handbook, you may cause damage requiring
extensive repair work.
If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not
working properly or has been damaged, unplug it
immediately and contact your dealer.
These are some of the things to look for:
• The power cable or plug is frayed or damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the printer, or it has been
exposed to water.
• The printer has been dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.
• The printer does not function normally when you are
following the operating instructions.
ImportantWiring Instructions
The wires in the power cable are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green and Yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this printer
do not correspond with the markings of the terminals of your
plug, proceed as follows:
• Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter E(or the safety earth symbol) or
the terminal coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
• Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with
the letter Lor coloured Red.
• Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter Nor coloured Blue or Black.
This printer must be earthed.
If you are in any doubt regarding the wiring, please contact
a qualified electrician.
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OKIPAGE 10i6
Thisproductcomplieswiththe requirements ofthe Council
Directives89/336/EECand73/23/EEContheapproximationof
the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic
compatibilityandlowvoltage.
AsanENERGYSTAR Partner,Okihasdeterminedthatthisproduct
meetstheENERGY STAR guidelinesforenergyefficiency.
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Printer Control Panel The Ready Light
ON Printer is on-line ready to receive data.
OFF Printer is off-line, cannot receive data. All
button functions are now active.
BLINKING Printer is receiving data.
The Display Window
Indicates the following:
• What the printer is doing during normal operation.
• When you need to add paper or change consumables.
• When there is something wrong with the printer.
Printer Buttons
These allow the user to access, view and change printer
settings. Quick menus are also available from the panel to
allow rapid access to more frequently used functions.
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ON LINE
When printer is off-line:
switches printer to on-line.
When printer is on-line:
switches printer to off-line.
When in menu mode:
press to end Menu session.
PAPER SIZE/Print Menu
When the printer is off-line:
press to enter the Paper Size Quick Menu.
press and hold to print the current Menu Settings. When
the display shows MENU HP PCL6 , press ENTER.
TRAY TYPE/Print Fonts
When the printer is off-line:
press to enter the Tray Type Quick Menu.
press and hold to print a sample of all the resident, card
and soft fonts present. When the display shows FONTS
HP PCL6 , press ENTER.
FORM FEED/Print Demo
Press to print all the remaining data in the printer buffer
and eject the page.
When the printer is off-line:
press and hold to print the Demo page. When the display
shows DEMO HP PCL6 , press ENTER.
Button Functions
To access the primary function on a button, press momentarily
and release. To gain access to the secondary function, press
and hold the button for at least two seconds.
MENU 1/Menu 2
When printer is off-line:
press to access printer menu 1.
press and hold to access printer menu 2.
/Recover
When in printer menu mode:
press to reverse through items in a menu category.
When printer is offline:
press and hold to resume printing after an error
condition (if possible, depending on nature of error).
/Reset
When in printer menu mode:
press to advance through items in a menu category.
When printer is offline:
press and hold to reset the printer.
ENTER/Power Save
When in printer menu mode:
press to make current setting active. An asterisk (*) will
appear in the display.
When printer is offline:
press and hold to enter power save menu.
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Viewing and Modifying Menu Settings
Two menus are available:
1. Press ON LINE to place the printer off-line.
2. Enter Menu 1 or Menu 2 as required.
Menu 1 is selected by momentarily pressing and releasing
the MENU 1/Menu 2 button.
Menu 2 is selected by holding down the MENU 1/Menu 2
button for at least two seconds.
3. Once the first menu category is displayed, further presses
of the MENU 1/Menu 2 button move on to the next
category.
4. To enter a category and display an item, press the ENTER
button. The display will show the item in the top line and
the current parameter in the bottom line.
5. The current active parameter is indicated with an asterisk*.
To alter the parameter, press the buttons. To make a
new parameter active, press the ENTER button when that
parameter is displayed.
6. To move on to a new item or category, press the MENU 1/
Menu 2 button. To exit the menu, press the ON LINE
button.
The following tables list printer menu selections. Factory
default settings are indicated in bold type.
Printer Menus
It is possible, using the front panel buttons, to change the
default configuration of your printer to accommodate your
software application, specific paper size, method of paper
feed and interface connection.
The menu structure consists of three levels:
Category
Each category consists of several items, selected by pressing
the MENU 1/Menu 2 button (with the printer off-line). When
the required category is displayed press the ENTER button to
display a list of items.
Item
Each item consists of several parameters displayed on the
upper line in the message window by pressing the MENU 1/
Menu 2 button.
Parameter
The parameter will be displayed on the lower line of the
message window by pressing the left & right buttons. When
the required parameter is displayed press the ENTER button.
Ifyour software can control a feature thatis also controlled in the
printermenu,thesoftwarewilloverridethemenusetting.Useyour
softwaretocontrolprinter features wheneverpossible.
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Category
PERSONALITY
TRAY SELECT
EDIT SIZE
PAPER SIZE
MEDIATYPE
Items
EMULATE
MANUAL
PAPER IN
AUTO TRAY (if Tray 2 is installed)
EDT SIZE
TRAY 1
MANUAL
TRAY 2 (appears if installed)
FEEDER(appears if installed)
TRAY1/TRAY 2 (if installed)
FEEDER(if installed)
MANUAL
Parameters
AUTO, HP PCL 6, EPSONFX, IBM PPR, ADOBE PS (if installed)
OFF, ON
TRAY 1,TRAY 2 (if installed), FEEDER (if installed)
OFF, ON
CASSETT, LETTER, EXEC, LEGAL14, LEGAL13, A4 SIZE, A5 SIZE, A6 SIZE,
B5 SIZE, COM-9, COM-10, MONARCH, DL ENV, C5 ENV
A4 SIZE, A5 SIZE, A6 SIZE, B5 SIZE, LETTER, EXEC, LEGAL14, LEGAL13
A4 SIZE, A5 SIZE, B5 SIZE, COM-9, COM-10, MONARCH, DL ENV, C5 ENV,
LETTER, EXEC, LEGAL14, LEGAL13
A4 SIZE, A5 SIZE, A6 SIZE, B5 SIZE, LETTER, EXEC, LEGAL14, LEGAL13
A4 SIZE, A5 SIZE, A6 SIZE, B5 SIZE, COM-9, COM-10, MONARCH, DL ENV,
C5 ENV, LETTER, EXEC, LEGAL14, LEGAL13
MEDIUM, M HEAVY, HEAVY, LIGHT, M LIGHT
MEDIUM, M HEAVY, HEAVY, LIGHT, M LIGHT
MEDIUM, M HEAVY,TRANSPR, HEAVY, LIGHT, M LIGHT
Level 1 Menu
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Category
PAPER SIZE CHK
COPIES
FONTS & SYMBOLS
PAGE LAYOUT 1
PAGE LAYOUT 2
Items
SIZE CHK
COPIES
FONT SRC
DLLSOFT (appears if loaded)
FONT NO.
FONT CPI (appears if selected font is scalable/fixed spaced)
FONT HGT (appears if selected font is scalable proportional spaced)
SYMBOL
A4 WIDTH
BLNKSKIP
CR FUNCTION
LF FUNCTION
ORIENT
LINES/PG
Parameters
ENABLE, DISABLE
1to 999
RESIDENT, CARD (appears if installed)
I000 to I047
10.00, 0.44 to 99.99
12.00, 4.00 to 999.75
PC-8,(89 symbol sets are available)
78 COL, 80 COL
OFF, ON
CR, CR+LF
LF, LF+CR
PORTRT, LANDSCP
64 LNS, 5 to 128 LNS
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Level 2 Menu
Category
PRINT MODE
MEMORY USAGE
AUTO OPERATION
DARKNESS CONTROL
POWER SAVING
LOW TONER
TONER SAVING
Items
MODE (resolution)
RST BUF
FONT PROT
FREE MEM
AUTOCONT
WAITTIME
MANTIME
PR PROTEK
DARKNESS
POWER SAVING
LOW TNR
TONER
Parameters
600, V1200 (600 × 1200 dpi), 300
AUTO, 480KB to 1.44MB
AUTO, OFF, 100Kb, 200Kb.....1.1Mb
##### KB
OFF, ON
OFF, ON, 5 secs, 6 secs....300 secs
60 secs, OFF, 30 secs
GOOD, BETTER, BEST
0, +1, +2, -2, -1
0 SEC, 8 MIN, DISABLE
ON, OFF
DISABLE, MEDIUM, LIGHT
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Category
CLEARABLE WARNINGS
ERROR REPORT
PARALLEL I/F
LANGUAGE
Items
CLR WRNG
ERREPORT
SPEED
BI-DIRCT
I-PRIME
LANGUAGE
Parameters
ON, JOB
OFF, ON
HIGH, MEDIUM
ENABLE, DISABLE
OFF, ON
ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANCIS, ITALIAN, CASTLAN, SVENSKA, NORSK,
DANSK, NEDERL, TÜRKCE, PORTUG, POLSKI
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Paper
Choosing Paper
• For best results, use paper that is smooth and of high
quality, like copier type paper or paper with a Sheffield
rating of 100-250.
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to
use it. Keep it away from moisture or other conditions
that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
• Preprinted forms must not scorch, melt, offset, or release
hazardous emissions when heated to 392° F (200° C) for
0.1 second.
• Avoid printing on both sides of the paper or on
preprinted documents that have been in a photocopier.
• Try paper before you buy it in quantity.
Transparencies/Adhesive Labels
• Always use Manual Feed
• Always use rear output.
• Media must be specifically made for laser printers or
photocopiers.
• Must be able to withstand 200°C for 0.1 sec.
• Labels should cover entire carrier sheet.
• Carrier sheet or adhesive must not be exposed to any
part of the printer.
Paper Sizes
LETTER COM-9*
EXEC COM-10*
LEGAL 14 MONARCH*
LEGAL 13 DL ENV*
A4 C5 ENV*
A5
A6 (
*
manual feedonly)
B5
Paper Weight
Paper Tray: 16 - 24 lb (60 - 90 g/m²)
Manual Feed: 16 - 32 lb (60 - 120 g/m²)
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Installing Paper
1. Remove the paper tray from the bottom of the printer and
place plain paper in the tray, carefully keeping the level
of the paper in the tray below the guide marks (1).
2. Adjust the rear paper support (2) to the size of paper you
are using by lifting up and sliding forwards or backwards
as necessary.
3. Adjust the paper guides (1).
4. Replace the tray in the printer. The paper level indicator
(3) provides a visual indication of how much paper is
left in the tray.
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Printing Envelopes
1. Pull out the rear exit extender until it locks and lift out
the support bar. Pull down the manual feed tray and adjust
the paper guides.
2. Insert the envelope, flap down and to the left, until the
printer grips it.
3. Set envelope size and landscape orientation in your
software, then issue the print command.
Choosing Envelopes
• Always use rear output.
• No windows or metal clasps.
• Media no heavier than 28 lbs.
• Smooth even surface.
• No self-sealing flaps.
• Seams down the sides, not across the middle.
• Squared-off flaps that do not cover the print area.
PrintingTransparencies
Select and print transparencies using the MANUAL FEED
option under MEDIA TYPE in MENU 1 . Select TRANSPR to
ensure the correct fusing temperature is set. Damage may
occur to your transparencies if an incorrect setting is used.
Feeding Heavyweight Paper or Cardstock
The normal paper path from a main paper tray to the top
output stack involves two complete U-turns. This may
sometimes cause very heavyweight paper or cardstock to jam
or misfeed.
Use the front tray to feed this type of paper and the rear paper
exit to collect your printed output. This gives a nearly straight
paper path through the machine, and may prove more reliable
in this type of application.
Print Quality Adjustments for Different Paper
The process used to fuse (fix) the printed image to the paper
involves a mixture of pressure and heat. Too much heat will
cause lightweight paper to crease or curl, while too little heat
will cause the image not to fuse fully into heavyweight paper.
Use the MEDIA TYPE setting in MENU 1 to adjust for different
thicknesses of paper.
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Toner
When to Replace theToner Cartridge
Replace the toner cartridge after TONER LOW displays in the
printer control panel window. After TONER LOW displays,
the printer will print about 100 more pages, then display
TONER EMPTY and stop printing. Printing will resume after a
new toner cartridge has been installed.
TheuseofOKItonerishighlyrecommended.Usingcompatibleor
counterfeittonerscanseriouslydamageyourprinter.
Toner Cartridge Life
How long your toner cartridge lasts depends on the print
density; the percentage of the page that prints black. A typical
letter has 3% to 5% print density; graphics usually have higher
density. Higher print density means toner is used up faster.
At 5% print density, a toner cartridge will print an average of
2,000 pages. Remember, this is only an average: actual results
may vary.
The first toner cartridge in your new printer has to fill the drum
reservoir and saturate the developing roller with toner. It
normally produces about 1,000 pages.
Replacing theToner Cartridge
DoNOT removecartridgefrompackaging.
Use OKI Type 5 image drum and toner cartridges only.
1. Open the cover and remove the used toner cartridge.
2. Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute toner.
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3. Unwrap the new cartridge.
4. Remove the tape.
6. Push the coloured tab forward to release the toner into
the toner hopper.
5. Insert the cartridge into the printer, left end first as
illustrated. 7. Close the printer cover.
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Image Drum
When to Replace the Image Drum Cartridge
When the drum reaches 90% of its life, the CHG DRUM
message will display in the printer control panel window.
Change the image drum cartridge when the print becomes
faint or begins to deteriorate. Ideally you should keep a new
cartridge on hand.
Image Drum Cartridge Life
The life of an image drum depends on a number of factors,
including temperature and humidity, the type of paper you
use, and the number of pages per job.
The image drum cartridge should last about 10,000 pages at
one page per job, 16,000 pages at three pages per job and
20,000 pages at fifteen pages per job. These numbers are
approximate, since you do not print the same number of pages
each time, and environmental conditions and paper type used
may vary.
Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge
The image drum is fragile. To avoid damage to the new drum,
take these precautions while handling the new image drum
cartridge:
• Do not touch the green drum surface.
• Do not set the cartridge down on anything that might
scratch the surface of the drum.
• Do not expose the drum to direct sunlight and do not
expose it to room light for more than 5 minutes. Leave it
in the package until you are ready to install it into the
printer.
1. Open the cover and remove the used image drum
cartridge.
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2. Remove the new image drum from the package.
3. Remove the protective paper.
4. Install the new image drum cartridge into the printer
placing the alignment pins on each end into the slots in
the printer.
5. Remove the shipping insert from the toner well and
discard. Reset the drum counter (see below), and install
a new toner cartridge following the instructions in the
previous section.
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