Oki B B8300 User manual

Contents
Ordering Replacement Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Plain Paper Usage Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special Paper Usage Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Original and Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Paper Size and Type from the Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading paper in Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading Print Media: Multipurpose Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loading Print Media: Transparency Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading transparency film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading Print Media: In the stand/MPD and 2000 sheet paper drawer . . . . . 19
Adding Toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Developer Cartridge Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cancel a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cancel a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To delete print data of a reserved job (jobs stored in the printer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Job Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Condition Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Misfeed in the Paper Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Misfeed in multi-purpose drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Misfeed in the stand/MPD and 2000 sheet paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area and exit area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Notice Page Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Selecting/Using OKI Print Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
OKI Premium Color Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
OKI Premium Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

1
Ordering Replacement Supplies
How to Order
• Consult the dealer where you
purchased your printer
• Consult an Oki Data Authorized Sales
or Service Dealer. For the nearest
dealer, call 1-800-654-3282.
•U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin
Islands only: Order on the Internet
www.okidata.com.
•U.S. only: Order toll-free at
1-800-654-3282, using VISA®,
MasterCard®or AMEX®.
• Check office supply catalogs.
Part Numbers
Important!
Oki recommends the use of Oki
original consumables. Counterfeit
products may damage your printer’s
performance and invalidate your
warranty.
Supply List
Part OKI #
27k Printer cartridge ......................... 56115001
100k Developer cartridge.................. 57100101
Staple Pack for Finisher.................... 57100201
Staple Pack for Saddle Stitcher......... 57100301
Take Advantage of
OKI’s Supply Manager
Don’t run out of supplies!
• Calculates your usage based on
information you provide.
• Sends you an email when it’s time to
reorder.
To register, go to www.okidata.com.
Printer
Cartridge

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Network Configuration
Remote Web Access
You can adjust printer settings via your
web browser.
1. Point your web browser to the
printer’s IP address.
2. The Web page shows information of
the printer.
3. Click Help for details.
Web Page Items
Access restriction to the Web pages is
described below.
Network Card Setup
To allow configuring the print server
card (network interface card), a link to
the network card web page is provided.
The Admin password is the same as the
Web Page password for the network
card.
Password Setup
Password access to the Web pages can be
set. Two types of passwords are
configurable (user and administrator) .
The Admin password is the same as the
Web Page password for the network
card.
Custom Directory Setup
User index names in the display list on
the operator panel are set.
Alerts Message Parameters Setup
Alert message address information is
registered here. The alert message is
transmitted when a problem such as a
supplies requirement or error occurs.
SNMP Trap Setup
IP addresses, trap community, and
authentic community are set here.
Confidential reception
Data to be printed is sent to the machine
and held until released for printing from
the operator panel.

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Operation Panel
Operation Panel Explanation
The display and indicators show the current status of the printer. All printer settings are
made by using the keys and display panel.
Keys
Menu key
Press to select a menu group. Also, press to return to the job status screen from the
setting screen of each job status group.
Arrow keys
Press to select menu or function items or to set numerical values.
Back/C key
Use this key to return to the previous screen in each menu selection, to cancel and
delete the current job, or to delete a reserved job that has been selected.
READY
DATA
ERROR
INFORMATION
MENU BACK/C OK

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Operation Panel (cont.)
OK key
Press to register the selected menu or
function.
Information key
When “i” is displayed with a message
indicating a paper misfeed, the relevant
operation procedure can be displayed by
pressing the INFORMATION key. If the
INFORMATION key or the BACK/C key
is pressed while the operation procedure
is displayed, the information mode is
cancelled. If this key is pressed and held
during printing or in standby mode, the
total number of printed pages and
quantity of toner remaining (as a
percentage) displays.
Message display
Displays the current status of the printer.
“i” displayed in any message indicates
that the INFORMATION key should be
pressed.
Lights
READY
Print data can be
received when this
indicator is lit.
DATA
Lights up or blinks when print data is
being received or output. Also lights up
when job data is stored by the job
retention function.
ERROR
Lights up when paper or toner must be
added or when a misfeed has occurred in
the machine. Blinks to indicate an
abnormal condition.
READY
DATA
ERROR
INFORMATION

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Menu Overview
The menu groups are classified into five
groups and are selected consecutively by
pressing the MENU key. If the OK key is
pressed when the desired menu screen is
displayed, a message will appear to
indicate the next required operation.
Ready
 WARMING UP: The printer is
warming up.
 READY: The printer is ready.
 FROM TRAY #: The printer is
currently printing.
 CHANGE THE TONER
CARTRIDGE: Out of toner. Replace
the toner cartridge.
 PAPER JAM: A misfeed has occurred.
 ADD PAPER: Out of paper. Load
paper. Paper is required to complete a
job in progress.
In this case, printing of the job will be
suspended until the required paper is
added or another paper is selected.
Print Jobs On Hold
 PRINT HOLD: If the job retention
function is used from your computer,
print data will be stored in the printer
as a hold job.
The job retention function can be used
only if the printer is equipped with a
hard disk drive unit.
Set Operations Conditions
 Used for basic settings.
Custom Settings
 Used to make settings based on use
patterns.
Key operator programs
 These are settings used by key
operators (administrators) of this
printer.

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Paper Tray Specifications
The specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays are shown below.
Tray Tray No. (Name) Applicable Paper Types Applicable Paper Sizes (R - refer to page “The meaning of “R”
in paper size indications” on page 11) Paper Weight
Paper tray 1 Tray 1 Plain paper. (Refer to the plain paper
table.)
8½ x 11, A4, B5 16 to 28 lb or 60 to 105 g/m2
Multipurpose
drawer/ bypass
tray
Tray 2/bypass tray Plain paper. (Refer to the plain paper
table.)
•IfAUTO-INCH is selected in setting the paper size and type, the
following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function:
11 x 17, 8½ x 14, 8½ x 11, 8½ x 11R, 7¼ x 10½R, 5½ x 8½R
•If
AUTO-AB is selected in setting the paper size and type, the following
paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: A3, B4,
A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 8½ x 13
• Non-standard sizes
16 to 34 lb or 60 to 128 g/m2

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Multipurpose
drawer/ bypass
tray (cont.)
Tray 2/bypass tray
(cont.)
Special
paper.
(Refer to
the table
for
applicable
special
papers.)
•Thickpaper
• Labels
• Transparency film
•If
AUTO-INCH is selected in setting the paper size and type, the
following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function:
11 x 17, 8½ x 14, 8½ x 11, 8½ x 11R, 7¼ x 10½R, 5½ x 8½R
•If
AUTO-AB is selected in setting the paper size and type, the following
paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: A4, A4R,
B5, B5R
• Non-standard sizes smaller than A4 or 8½ x 11
See remarks for special
paper.
Envelopes can only be fed
from the multipurpose
drawer. Applicable paper
stock weight for envelopes is
20 to 23 lb or 75 to 90 g/m2
• Applicable standard size envelopes: COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5, ISO
B5
• Non-standard size
Tray Tray No. (Name) Applicable Paper Types Applicable Paper Sizes (R - refer to page “The meaning of “R”
in paper size indications” on page 11) Paper Weight

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Tray (optional) Tray No. (Name) Applicable Paper Types Applicable Paper Sizes (R - refer to page “The meaning of “R”
in paper size indications” on page 11) Paper Weight
Stand/3 x 500
sheet paper
drawer
Upper Tray 2 Same as multipurpose drawer.
Middle Tray 3 Plain paper. (Refer to the
plain paper table.)
•If
AUTO-INCH is selected in setting the paper size and type, the
following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function:
11 x 17, 8½ x 14, 8½ x 11, 8½ x 11R, 7¼ x 10½R, 5½ x 8½R
•If
AUTO-AB is selected in setting the paper size and type, the following
paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: A3, B4,
A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R
• 16 to 28 lb or 60 to 105 g/
m2
Lower Tray 4
Stand/MPD and
2000 sheet paper
drawer
Upper Tray 2 Same as multipurpose drawer.
Lower Tray 3 Plain paper. (Refer to the
plain paper table.)
• 8½ x 11, A4 • 16 to 28 lb or 60 to 105 g/
m2

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Plain Paper Usage Table
Paper in AB system Paper in Inch system
A5 to A3 5½ x 8½ to 11 x 17
Plain Paper 60 to 105 g/m2or 16 to 28 lb
Recycled, colored, pre-punched, pre-printed and letterhead papers must conform to the same conditions as above.

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Special Paper Usage Table
Type Remarks
Special Paper Thick Paper • For A5 to A4, 5½ x 8½ and 8½ x11 sizes, thick paper ranging from 16 to 34 lb or 60 to 128 g/m2can be used
• For sizes larger than 8½ x 11 or A4, thick paper ranging from 16 to 28 lb or 60 to 105g/m2can be used
• Other thick papers
• Index stock (65 lb or 176 g/m2) or can be used
• Cover stock (110 lb or 200 to 205 g/m2) can be used but only for 8½ x 11and A4 paper in portrait orientation
• For 5½ x 8½ or A5paper, orientation must be landscape
Transparency
film, labels
• Use media from established suppliers (Avery, 3M, etc.) which are described as being suitable for digital printers
• Failing to do so may leave adhesive residue in the printer, causing paper misfeeds, smudges on prints or other problems
Envelopes • Applicable standard envelopes: COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5, ISO B5
• Envelopes can only be fed from the multi-purpose drawer
• Applicable paper stock weight for envelopes is 20 to 23 lb or 75 to 90g/m2

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Original and Paper Sizes
The Oki B8300 uses media of standard sizes in both
English and metric systems.The standard sizes available
are shown below. The meaning of “R” in paper size indications
Some paper sizes can be placed in the printer so that it
feeds either long edge first or short edge first.
To differentiate between the two sizes in the various
tables, the short edge first size indication will contain an
“R”. These are indicated as 8½ x 11R, 5½ x 8½R, A4R,
B5R, etc.
Sizes that can be placed only in the landscape orientation
(11 x 17, 8½ x 14, 8½ x 13, A3, B4) do not contain the “R”
in their size indication.
Short edge first orientation Long edge first orientation
English Size inch AB (metric)
system
Size mm
TABLOID 11 X17 A3 297 X 420
LEGAL 8½ X14 B4 250 X 353
FOOLSCAP 8½ X 13 A4 210 X 297
LETTER 8½ X 11 B5 176 X 250
EXECUTIVE 7¼ X 10½ A5 148 X 210
INVOICE 5½ X 8½

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Setting Paper Size and Type from the Operation Panel
To back up at any point, press the
BACK/C key.
1. Press MENU repeatedly until
CUSTOM SETTINGS appears in the
message display.
2. Press OK. TRAY SETTING appears.
3. Press OK again. TRAY 1 appears in
the message display.
4. Press ▼or ▲repeatedly until the
desired paper tray is indicated in the
display.
5. Press OK. The paper size and paper
type of the tray selected appears.
• For example, if TRAY 1 is selected,
the message shown below appears.
6. Press ▼to enter CHANGE TRAY
SETTING.
7. Press OK to select paper type.
• Press ▼or ▲repeatedly until the
paper type appears that is desired.
▼
TRAY SETTING
TRAY 1
TRAY SETTING
TRAY SETTING
TRAY 2 ▼
LETTER
PLAIN ▼
CHANGE TRAY 1
SETTING OK? ▼
PLAIN
OK? ▼
LETTER HEAD
OK? ▼

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Setting Paper Size and Type from the Operation Panel (cont.)
• Special paper such as thick paper,
transparency film, labels, and
postcards can be set for tray 2 and the
bypass tray.
• Envelopes can be set only for tray 2.
8. Press OK.
9. Press ▼or ▲repeatedly until the
desired paper size appears.
• Depending on the selected tray, a
selection for AUTO-AB and AUTO-
INCH may appear.
•AUTO-AB: Select when you have
set AB system paper.
•AUTO-INCH: Select when you
have set inch system paper.
• When the paper system is changed
from the inch system to the AB
system or vice versa, the paper type
must be designated. Select the paper
type.
• If you have set paper of non-standard
size, select NON STANDARD. This
size can be selected when tray 2 or the
bypass tray has been selected.
10. Press OK.
11. To save and exit, press Menu.
▼
LETTER
OK?

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Loading Paper: Tray 1
Loading
paper in
Tray 1
1. Gently pull
out Tray 1
until it stops.
2. Load paper into the tray. Do not load
paper above the maximum height line
(approximately 500 sheets of 20 lb
(80 g/m2) paper).
3. Gently push
Tray 1
firmly all
the way into
the machine.
4. Set the
paper type.
If you change the paper type, be sure
to set the correct type by referring to
“Setting Paper Size and Type from the
Operation Panel” on page 12.
Loading paper in Tray 1 is now
complete.
Changing the Paper Size
in Tray 1
8½" x 11", A4 or B5 paper can be set.
1. Pull out Tray 1. If paper remains in
the tray, remove it.
2. Adjust the guide plates A and B in the
tray to the length and width of the
paper by squeezing their lock levers
and sliding them.
3. Load
paper into
the tray,
ensuring
the guide
plates are
snug
against the paper.
4. Push in Tray 1 firmly, but carefully.
5. Set the paper size, referring “Setting
Paper Size and Type from the
Operation Panel” on page 12. If this is
not done, paper misfeeds will occur.

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Loading Print Media: Multipurpose Drawer
Loading paper in the multi-
purpose drawer
The method of loading paper into the
multi-purpose drawer is the same as
described for Tray 1.
When loading envelopes, postcards or
transparency film, follow the
descriptions below.
• Two maximum height lines are
indicated: one for plain paper and one
for special paper.
Loading Postcards
Load
postcards
print side up
to the rear
left of the
tray as
shown.
Loading Envelopes
Envelopes can
only be
printed on the
address side.
Be sure to
place
envelopes
with the
address side
up and the top of the envelope to the rear
of the drawer.
Maximum height line for plain paper
Do not exceed this line when loading
plain paper.
Maximum height line for special paper
(red line). Do not exceed this line
when loading plain paper.

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Fusing Unit Pressure Adjusment Levers
When feeding envelopes from the
multipurpose drawer, damage to the
envelopes or smudged printing may
occur even if envelopes are within
specification. The problem may be
reduced by shifting the fusing unit
pressure adjusting levers from the
normal position to the lower pressure
position.
Important!
Be sure to return the lever to the
normal position when finished
feeding envelopes. If not, inadequate
toner adherence, paper misfeeds or
other problems may occur.
1. Unlatch the duplex module and slide
it to the left. If the machine is not
equipped with a duplex module, open
the side cover to gain access.
2. Lower the two levers marked A and B
in the illustration.
3. Gently close the duplex module. If the
machine is not equipped with a duplex
module, close the side cover.
AB
Rear Side
Normal Position
Lower Pressure
Position
Fr
o
nt
S
i
de
AB

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Loading Print Media: Transparency Film
Loading transparency film
Be sure to load the transparency film with the white label side up. Make sure no image
will be printed on the label. Printing on the label may cause smudges on prints.
Transparency film must be placed in short edge first orientation.
Specifications
Name Multi-purpose drawer
Paper size/weight See specifications of paper trays
Paper capacity 500 sheets 20 lb (80g/m2) of paper, 40
envelopes, 20 postcards
Name Multi-purpose drawer
Dimensions 654 mm (W) x 567 mm (D) x 144 mm (H)
25¾" (W) x 2221/64" (D) x 543/64") (H)
Weight Approx. 24.3 lb (11 kg)
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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Loading Print Media: In the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer
Upper paper tray
The upper tray is the same as the multi-purpose drawer. Use the upper tray according
to the instructions for the multi-purpose drawer.
Middle and lower paper trays
Up to 500 sheets of recommended plain paper can be loaded into these trays. The
method of loading paper is the same as for paper tray 1 in the main unit.
If the paper size or paper type is changed in either paper tray, the tray settings must be
changed in custom settings. Refer to Setting the Paper Size and Type.
Specifications
Name Multi-purpose drawer
Paper size/weight See specifications of paper trays
Paper capacity
(ordinary paper)
500 sheets 20 lb (80g/m2) each
Dimensions 619 mm (W) x 664 mm (D) x 404 mm (H)
243/8" (W) x 265/32" (D) x 1529/32") (H)
Weight Approx. 70.6 lb (32 kg)
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.