Oki B 6100 User manual

B6100

User’s Guide
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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
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While all reasonable efforts have been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible, we
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Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved
Oki and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. Energy Star is a trademark of
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Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their proprietors.
As an Energy Star Program Participant, the manufacturer has determined that this product meets
the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives 89/336/EEC (EMC) and
73/23/EEC (LVD) as amended where applicable on the approximation of the laws of the member
states relating to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage.
CAUTION
The use of original cartridges is highly recommended. Using compatible or counterfeit cartridges can
seriously damage the printer.
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CONTENTS
Preface.........................................................................................................................v
Welcome ..................................................................................................................v
About the Printer ......................................................................................................v
Available Configurations......................................................................................v
Features ..............................................................................................................vi
About this Guide ......................................................................................................vii
Printer Orientation ...............................................................................................vii
Conventions ........................................................................................................vii
User’s Guide Contents ........................................................................................viii
Installation Procedure ................................................................................................1
About the Installation Procedure..............................................................................1
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................1
Handling the Printer.............................................................................................1
Step 1: Inspecting Package Contents......................................................................2
CD-ROM Contents ..............................................................................................2
Step 2: Preparing a Location for the Printer.............................................................3
Printer Weight and Dimensions...........................................................................3
Space Requirements...........................................................................................3
Environment ........................................................................................................4
Step 3: Locating Parts of the Printer ........................................................................5
Step 4: Installing the Print Cartridge ........................................................................7
General Information.............................................................................................7
Installation Procedure..........................................................................................8
Step 5: Installing Optional Printer Accessories ........................................................10
Step 6: Loading the Universal Paper Tray ...............................................................11
Step 7: Connecting the Power Cord and Turning the Printer On .............................14
Step 8: Selecting the Control Panel Language ........................................................16
Step 9: Printing a Test Page or Configuration Summary .........................................17
Test Page ............................................................................................................17
Configuration Summary.......................................................................................18
Step 10: Connecting the Printer to Host Computer..................................................19
Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers ............................................................................20
Overview .............................................................................................................20
Microsoft Windows Systems ...............................................................................20
Apple Mac OS 8x, 9x (USB) ................................................................................20
Macintosh OS X ..................................................................................................21
Step 12: Locating User Documentation ...................................................................21
Step 13: Printing a Test Document ..........................................................................21
Step 14: Using the Printer........................................................................................21
Step 15: Product Registration ..................................................................................22
Registering Your Printer ......................................................................................22
Service and Support............................................................................................22
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Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus ...................................... 23
About the Control Panel Menus............................................................................... 23
Control Panel Features............................................................................................ 23
LCD Display ........................................................................................................ 24
LED Indicators .................................................................................................... 24
Pushbuttons ........................................................................................................ 25
Navigating the Control Panel Menus ....................................................................... 26
Menu Structure ........................................................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 29
About Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 29
Power On Problems................................................................................................. 29
Warning Messages and Error Messages................................................................. 30
Warning Messages ............................................................................................. 30
Error Messages................................................................................................... 31
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PREFACE
WELCOME
Thank you for selecting the Oki B6100. This guide provides information and procedures to
help you set up and install your printer. Please read this guide and keep it at hand for later
reference.
This User’s Guide, along with other important user documents are contained on the CD.
ABOUT THE PRINTER
AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS
Oki B6100 Printer
The printer is available in the following configurations:
> Memory: 64MB
> Paper Input: One 550-sheet universal paper tray for A4/Letter/Legal, and one 100-sheet
front tray for paper, transparencies, envelopes, and other non-standard print media
> Paper Output: One 500-sheet face-down tray
> Interfaces: IEEE 1284 Parallel, USB 2.0
> Printer Languages: PCL6e, Adobe Postscript 3
Oki B6100n Printer
As above with network interface card included.
Oki B6100dn Printer
As B6100n with internal duplexing unit.
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FEATURES
Your laser printer has the following features:
> Quality printing at a high speed
The printer has an output of 25 pages per minute with a resolution up to true 1200 dpi.
> Flexible use of paper sources and delivery methods
The base configuration of the printer includes one 550-sheet universal paper feeder and
a front tray. The paper feeder can be set to any size paper from postcard to 14 inch
legal. The front tray can be set for print media from index card size to 14 inch legal, and
also accommodates envelopes and labels. You may also add the following paper-
handling options to the printer: additional 550-sheet Feeders, Envelope Feeder,
Duplexer, Offset Catch Tray.
> Easy operation
The easy-to-read control panel display clearly shows the status of printer operation.
Control panel pushbuttons allow you to access and view printer menus, submenus, and
status messages.
> Single-element toner cartridge
The integrated toner cartridge contains both the toner and the photosensitive drum in a
single housing, making replacement easy and convenient.
> Continuous printing of up to 1750 sheets
The printer can print up to 650 sheets unattended when the offset catch tray is installed,
and can print up to 1750 sheets attended when two 550-sheet feeders are installed and
used along with the front tray (100 sheets).
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
PRINTER ORIENTATION
Throughout this guide, the four sides of the printer are referred to as front, rear, right, and
left. The front of the printer is the side near the control panel, and the rear of the printer is
opposite the front. The left and right sides of the printer are defined as the sides to the left
and right, respectively, of a person who is facing the front of the printer.
The CD contains the Technical Reference Manual which amplifies the description of the
product, its features and how it can be used.
CONVENTIONS
This following conventions are used throughout this guide to emphasize certain procedures
or information:
NOTE
A note is a tip or extra information that may be helpful in installing or using the printer.
CAUTION
A caution message provides information that may help you avoid equipment damage,
process failure, or inconvenience. Read all caution messages carefully.
WARNING
A warning message indicates the possibility of personal injury if a specific procedure
is not performed exactly as described in the guide. Pay close attention to these
sections and read them fully to prevent possible injury.
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USER’S GUIDE CONTENTS
This guide contains three sections:
Preface
The Preface describes the features of the printer and outlines the organization of this guide.
Installation Procedure
This section includes all of the steps necessary to prepare your printer for use.
Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel
This section provides a brief explanation of the control panel menus and submenus, and
illustrates how to navigate through those menus.
Troubleshooting
This section lists the error messages that may appear on the control panel display while you
are setting up and installing the printer, and also explains the possible causes of such errors
and the procedures for correcting them.
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ABOUT THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
This section guides you through the process of setting up and installing the printer. Complete
the entire installation procedure to ensure a proper installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This printer is available in either of the following power specifications: 110V and 220V. The
specifications that apply to your printer depend on your machine configuration. To prevent
fire or shock hazards, connect the power plug only to a properly rated power outlet.
HANDLING THE PRINTER
Follow the guidelines below when lifting or moving the printer:
> The printer is very heavy, and should always be lifted by two people. The weight of the
printer without paper tray, toner cartridge, and paper is about 51 lbs (23 kg). Never
attempt to lift the printer alone.
> To lift the printer, have two individuals facing each other from the front and the rear of the
printer grasp the recessed areas on each side of the printer. Do not lift the printer by
grasping any area other than these recessed areas.
> When lifting the printer, maintain proper lifting posture to prevent injuries.

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STEP 1: INSPECTING PACKAGE CONTENTS
NOTE
If you have not unpacked your printer, please refer to the pictorial unpacking instructions
included in the printer packaging. If you have completed the entire procedure shown on the
unpacking instructions, you do not need to complete steps 4, 6, and 7 shown in this guide.
Make sure that all of the items shown below are included in the printer packaging. If any
items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
Figure 1: Items included in the printer packaging
1. Printer
2. Print Cartridge
3. 550-sheet Universal Paper Tray
4. Power Cord(s)
5. Unpacking Instructions and quick set-up guide
6. Safety and Warranty Booklet
7. CD-ROM
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CD-ROM CONTENTS
The Oki B6100 CD-ROM contains printer drivers, software and documentation designed to
help you fully utilise your new printer. Oki has provided an interface, under MS Windows, to
assist you in selecting the appropriate document or application.
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STEP 2: PREPARING A LOCATION FOR THE PRINTER
PRINTER WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
This printer weighs approximately 51 lbs (23 kg) and should always be lifted by two people.
The dimensions of the printer are listed below.
> Printer Height: 16.3 in (413 mm)
> Printer Width (left to right): 16.6 in (422 mm)
> Printer Depth (front to back): 17.3 in (439 mm)
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
A certain amount of space is required for proper operation of the printer and also for
performing printer maintenance and replacing consumables. Use the following figures to plan
for appropriate clearances when determining a location for your printer.
CAUTION
There is a ventilation opening on the left side of the printer. To avoid overheating and
fire hazards, be sure to leave a clearance of at least 8 inches (200 mm) between this
opening and the nearest wall or other surface.
Figure 2: Top view of the printer.
8 inches
(200 mm)
24 inches
(600 mm)
24 inches
(600 mm)
12 inches
(300 mm)
Figure 3: Side view of the printer.
20 inches
(500 mm)
24 inches
(600 mm)
24 inches
(600 mm)
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ENVIRONMENT
Use the following guidelines to determine the best location for the printer:
Horizontal, sturdy, and stable
surface
Location with good ventilation Location with stable
temperature and humidity
Exposed to direct sunlight Near heating appliances Exposed to direct air current
Subject to vibrations Exposed to high levels of dust
and contamination
Near an open flame
Exposed to water and high
humidity
Exposed to magnetic fields Subject to extreme variations in
temperature and humidity.
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STEP 3: LOCATING PARTS OF THE PRINTER
The following figures indicate the names and functions of the main parts of the printer
Figure 4: Front of the Printer.
1. Paper Exit Slot 1
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2. Paper Output Tray 3
3. Control Panel
Provides access to all controls
required to operate the printer.
4. Front Cover
Provides access to the inside of the
printer, allows you to replace the toner
cartridge or remove jammed paper.
5. Front Tray
Provides an alternate method of
feeding paper to the printer.
Accommodates various print media, including envelopes, transparencies, and labels.
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6. Tray Extension
Allows you to load large paper sizes in the front tray.
7. Power switch
8. 550-sheet Universal Paper Tray
Holds paper from postcard size to Legal size.
9. Paper amount indicator
Indicates the approximate remaining amount of paper.
Figure 5: Rear of the Printer.
10. Top cover
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Provides access to the inside of the
printer; removing it allows you to install t
offset catch tray.
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11. Rear cover
Provides access to the rear of the printer;
allows you to remove jammed paper or
install the duplexer.
12. Power cord connector
13. Ventilation slot 12 13
Releases hot air produced inside the
printer to prevent overheating.
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Figure 6: Internal Parts of the Printer (Front)
14. Print Cartridge 14
Integrated cartridge contains the toner
and the photosensitive drum.
15. Front Cover
Provides access to the interior of the
printer. Allows you to replace the print
cartridge or remove jammed paper.
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CAUTION
The fuser becomes very hot while the printer is operating. If you need to remove the
print cartridge to remove a paper jam, turn the power off and wait at least 10 minutes
before removing the print cartridge and touching the fuser.
Figure 7: Internal Parts of the Printer (Rear)
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16. Fuser
Fixes toner onto the paper.
17. Rear Cover 17
Provides access to the interior of the
printer. Allows you to install the optional
duplexer or remove jammed paper.
Figure 8: Control Panel.
18. LCD Display
Shows error messages and other status
messages; also displays menus, submenus,
and settings.
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19. LED Indicators
Show printer status. 19
20. Pushbuttons
Allow you to navigate through menus, place
a printer offline, or cancel a print job.
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STEP 4: INSTALLING THE PRINT CARTRIDGE
GENERAL INFORMATION
The print cartridge contains the dry ink as well as the xerographic drum and associated
components that create the xerographic image on a sheet of paper. The print cartridge will
eventually run out of ink through normal use. When the toner is low, printed images will be
uneven or very light. Use the following guidelines when using or storing a print cartridge:
> An unopened and correctly stored print cartridge has a shelf life of approximately two
years.
> Do not open the box containing the print cartridge until you are ready to install the
cartridge into the printer.
> Store the print cartridge box horizontally—not on end.
> Keep the cartridge out of the reach of children. Store it in an area where the temperature
remains between 32°F and 95°F (0°C and 35°C) and the humidity remains between 15%
and 85%. If you bring a cold print cartridge into a warm room, wait a least an hour for the
temperature to stabilize before opening the cartridge box.
> Do not disassemble the print cartridge.
> Toner is a safe material. If you get any on your hands, DO NOT wash them in hot water.
Use only COLD water to wash off toner. Hot water sets the toner and makes it difficult to
remove.
> A shutter (1) protects the photosensitive drum from ambient light. Do not open the drum
shutter by hand.
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CAUTION
Do not expose the new print cartridge to strong light for more than a few minutes
before installing it into the printer.
WARNING
Do not dispose of used print cartridges in an incinerator or in an open fire.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Use the following procedure to replace the print cartridge:
1. Press the button on the top of the printer to open the front cover, and pull the cover all
the way open.
2. Remove the orange plastic shipping spacers from the inside of the printer.
3. Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and remove the protective paper
sheet from the drum shutter.
4. Rock the print cartridge back and forth. Then, shake it horizontally to ensure that the
toner is evenly distributed.
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5. On level surface, firmly hold down the print cartridge. Pull the plastic sealing tape straight
out (horizontally) from the cartridge.
6. Slide the pegs on the print cartridge into the channels on the inside of the printer, and
push the print cartridge into the printer.
7. Close the front cover. Verify that it securely locks into place
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STEP 5: INSTALLING OPTIONAL PRINTER ACCESSORIES
The following figure shows all of the available accessories as installed on the printer.
NOTE
The printer automatically recognizes an option after the option is installed. The printer driver
does not. You must enable (activate) the option in the printer driver after the option is
installed.
The steps you will follow vary according to both your operating system and your installed
printer driver. Here are the general steps you will follow.
> Select the driver you want to work with.
> Locate the printer properties section within the printer driver.
> Use the pulldown window to select the option.
> Activate the option.
Figure 9: Optional Accessories.
1. Offset Catch Tray
Holds and separates large print jobs
by offsetting. 1
2. Envelope Feeder
Holds a maximum of 75 envelopes
or 100 postcards. 2
3. 550-Sheet Feeder
Holds a 550-sheet paper tray and
provides extra paper capacity. The
printer can accommodate two
additional 550-sheet feeders.
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STEP 6: LOADING THE UNIVERSAL PAPER TRAY
The 550-sheet universal paper tray that sits inside the printer can accommodate paper sizes
from postcard to legal. The 550-sheet universal paper tray has two width guides that are
located on the sides of the tray, and one length guide that is located near the center of the
tray. These guides allow you to adjust the size of the area that holds paper.
NOTE
The following procedure shows you how to load paper into the main paper tray. To load
paper into the optional 550 sheet paper feeder, simply complete the procedure using the
550 sheet paper tray and feeder rather than the main paper tray.
Use the following procedure to load paper into the 550 sheet universal paper tray:
1. Place the paper tray on a level surface.
2. Squeeze the locking mechanism on the rear length guide, lift it up, and slide it all the way
to the rear of the tray.
3. If the paper you are using is longer than A4 (11.7 inches/ 297 mm), press the square
green button on the bottom of the paper tray to release the rear of the tray, and pull the
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4. Squeeze the right-side width guide, lift it up, and slide the guides to the sides of the tray.
5. Verify that the paper tray plate has dropped down into the base of the paper tray. If the
tray is locked in the up position, pull the lever near the front of the tray to release the
plate, or push the paper tray completely into the printer and then remove it.
CAUTION
Do not overload the tray. Verify that the paper stack is beneath the retaining clips on
both sides of the tray. Fan paper before placing it in the tray, and place paper in the
tray with the print side down, bottom edge forward.
NOTE
To avoid paper jams and other paper transportation problems, make sure the length and
width guides are adjusted to match the paper size and are locked firmly into place.
6. Align the edges of the paper and place the paper in the center of the paper tray with the
print side down. Verify that you place the paper at the center of the paper tray.