Oki 6ex6 Manual

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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 04/1997.
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 ProtectionAgency
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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Safety Instructions
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
openingsontheprinter arenotblocked.Donotputtheprinter
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-prong 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 cord, do not put anything on
it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes
damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
• If you are using an extension cord 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 15 amperes.
• This printer must be installed near to a power outlet switch
which shall remain easily accessible.
• Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer;
you could get a shock or cause a fire.
• 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.
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• 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.
Ifanything happens that indicatesthat your printer is notworking
properlyor 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.
• Liquidhas been spilled into the printer,orit 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.
This product complies with the requirements of the
Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the
approximationof the laws of the member statesrelating
to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Oki has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
AlwaysusegenuineOKI consumables.Alternativescan
cause serious damage and affect your warranty.
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Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................3
OKIPAGE 6e Features...................................................... 7
OKIPAGE 6ex Features....................................................7
Optional Accessories ....................................................7
Energy Star ...................................................................7
Check the Contents...........................................................8
Printer Components ..........................................................9
Setting UpYour Printer...................................................10
Remove the Protective Sheet ......................................10
Installing Toner ...........................................................11
Choosing Paper...............................................................13
Paper Sizes..................................................................13
Paper Weight ...............................................................13
Installing Paper ...........................................................14
Paper Exit Paths ..............................................................15
Top Paper Exit ............................................................15
Rear Paper Exit...........................................................16
Manual Feed ...................................................................16
Transparencies/Adhesive Labels ....................................17
Printing Envelopes..........................................................18
Choosing Envelopes ...................................................18
ConnectingYour Printer .................................................19
Installing the Printer Driver ............................................20
From Windows™ 3.1x Program Manager.................20
From Windows 95™...................................................20
For DOS Users ...........................................................20
Changing the Language (OKIPAGE 6ex) ......................20
Printing a Demo Page (OKIPAGE 6ex)..........................21
Control Panel (OKIPAGE 6ex).......................................21
The Ready Light .........................................................21
The Display Window (OKIPAGE 6ex).......................22
The Buttons (OKIPAGE 6ex) .....................................22
Oki Systems Company ...................................................23
Index ...............................................................................24
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Congratulations! You have selected a printer with fast output,
excellent print quality, and easy operation.
Your printer’s features include:
• 6 page per minute (ppm) output
• 100 sheet universalA4 size paper tray, plus manual feed for
envelopes and special documents
• On-screen soft operator panel for printer setup and control,
and status monitor for real-time printer status information
• Compatible with Windows™ 3.1, Windows®95 and DOS
applications
• Bi-directional Centronics IEEE 1284 parallel interface
OKIPAGE 6e Features:
• HP PCL®5e (HP LaserJet®4P compatible)
• 300 DPI plus 600 DPI Class output
• 35 PCL and 10 TrueType®Scalable Fonts
• 1 MB memory with Enhanced Memory Management,
upgradeable to 18 MB
OKIPAGE 6ex Features:
• HP PCL®5e (HP LaserJet®4P compatible)
• 600 DPI plus 600 × 1200 DPI Output
• 35 PCL and 10 TrueType®Scalable Fonts
• 2 MB of memory with Enhanced Memory Management,
upgradeable to 32 MB
Optional Accessories
• 250 sheet universal Second Paper Mechanism
• 100 sheet/50 envelope Multi-Purpose Feeder
• 1 MB Memory Expansion Board
• SIMM modules for expanding memory
• Serial Parallel Converter
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Check the Contents
Unpack your printer. You should have:
1. Printer
(with Image Drum Cartridge installed).
2. Driver Diskettes.
3. Toner Cartridge.
4. User Manuals.
5. Power Cable.
6. Lightproof plastic bag
(for storing image drum if printer must be shipped).
If anything is missing, contact your dealer for a replacement.
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Printer Components
Power cable
receptacle
Rear paper exit tray
Power switch
Top paper exit bin
Manual feed tray
Automatic paper
feed tray
Bi-directional
parallel interface port
LED array
Image drum cartridge
with toner installed
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Setting UpYour Printer
Remove the Protective Sheet
1. Press and open the cover.
2. Remove the image drum.
3. Remove the protective sheet.
Do not touch the Image Drum’s green surface.
4. Replace the image drum.
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InstallingToner
Do not remove cartridge from packaging.
1. Remove the sponge and discard.
2. Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute toner.
3. Unwrap the new cartridge.
4. Remove the tape.
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5. Insert the toner cartridge.
6. Push the blue lever forward.
7. Close the printer cover.
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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.
Paper Sizes
Letter Executive
Legal*13"/14" C5 Envelope*
A4 A5
A6 B5
COM-10*Monarch*
DL Envelope*Custom*
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manual feed only)
PaperWeight
Paper Tray: 16 to 24 lb.
Manual Feed: 16 to 32 lb.
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Installing Paper
1. Push the paper tray handle.
2. Remove the paper tray.
3. Adjust the paper guides.
4. Insert paper.
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5. Re-adjust the paper guides.
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Paper Exit Paths
Top Paper Exit
• Printed pages exit face down.
• Pages are stacked in the order printed.
• Exit bin holds 100 sheets (20lb. paper).
Pull the front exit extender forward. Lift out the metal support
bar.
Do not change the direction of the paper output during
printing.
6. Re-insert the paper tray.
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Rear Paper Exit
• Always use rear exit for printing on heavy paper, envelopes,
labels and transparencies.
• Printed pages exit face up in reverse order.
• Exit tray's maximum capacity is 50 sheets (20 lb. paper).
Pull out the rear exit extender until it locks into place. Lift out
the metal support bar.
To return to top exit, fold in the metal support bar and push the
rear exit extender in until it clicks into place.
Manual Feed
Use manual feed for printing envelopes, transparencies, legal
and odd size paper.
1. Press the bottom of the front panel to release the manual
feed tray. Pull the tray down.
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2. Adjust the guides. Insert a sheet of paper until the printer
grips it. When using letterhead paper, insert letterhead in
first, face up.
3. Setyour software application formanual feed and papersize,
then issue print command.
Transparencies/Adhesive Labels
• Always use Manual Feed
• Always use rear output.
• Media should 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 notbe exposed to any part of
the printer.
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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.
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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.
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ConnectingYour Printer
Make sure your printer is not plugged in and your
computer is turned off.
The parallel cable should support bi-directional communication
and must be shielded.
1. Plug the interface cable into the parallel socket on the printer.
2. Plug the power cord into the printer, then into a grounded
outlet.
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3. Switch the printer on.
The Ready light comes on.
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Installing the Printer Driver
FromWindows™ 3.1x Program Manager
1. Insert Disk 1 supplied with your Oki printer.
2. Click FILE – RUN...
3. Type a:setup in the Command Line box and click OK .
4. Follow the on screen instructions.
FromWindows 95™
1. Click Start – Settings – Printers .
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon and follow the on screen
instructions.
3. Insert the Windows 95 Printer Driver diskette supplied with
your Oki printer.
4. In the printer selection dialogue, click Have Disk .
5. Type A:\Win95drv in the command line box and click
OK .
6. Continue with the on screen instructions, selecting the
components and drivers for the printer to be installed.
For DOS Users
The DOS Operator Panel may also be installed by running
install.bat.
1. Insert Disk 2 into drive A:
2. From the DOS command line go onto drive A.
3. Type INSTALL <C:\PATH>
4. Follow the on screen installation instructions.
Changing the Language (OKIPAGE 6ex)
To change the OKIPAGE 6ex printer's display language to
your local language proceed as follows:
• Press [ON LINE] (Ready light off).
• Press and hold [MENU 1] ,PRINT MODE appears in the display
window.
• Press [MENU 1] until LANGUAGE appears in the display
window.
• Press [ENTER] .
• Press [ ] until your language appears.
• Press [ENTER] .
• Press [ON LINE] (Ready light on).
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