Oki B412dn User manual

User’s Manual
B412dn/B432dn/B512dn/ES4132dn/ES5112dn
2015.03
45822052EE03

Table of contents
Using the Print Functions
Printing from a Computer (Basic Operation)
Printing
For Windows PCL Printer Driver
For Windows PS Printer Driver
For Windows XPS Printer Driver
For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver
For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver
Cancelling a Print Job
About Screens and Functions of Printer Drivers
Windows PCL Printer Driver
Windows PS Printer Driver
Windows XPS Printer Driver
Mac OS X PS Printer Driver
Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver
Printing with Various Settings from a Computer
Printing on Envelopes
Printing on Labels
Printing with Changed Paper Size
Printing on Long Paper
Printing on Custom Size Paper (Custom Page)
Printing Manually One by One
Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Duplex Printing)
Combining Multiple Pages onto One Sheet of Paper
Collating a Multiple Page Document in Units of Copies (Collated Printing)
Printing from the Last Page of a Document
Printing Only the Cover from a Different Tray
Making a Booklet (Booklet Printing)
Dividing a Document to Print on Some Sheets for Making a Poster
Printing a Watermark (Watermark)
Overlaying Forms or Logos (Overlay Print)
Changing Print Quality (Resolution)
Emphasizing Fine Lines
Adjusting the Image Finished Quality
Selecting a Tray Automatically for the Specified Paper
Switching to Another Paper Feed Tray Automatically When a Tray Runs Out of Paper
Registering Frequently-used Settings
For Windows PCL Printer Driver
For Windows XPS Printer Driver
For Mac OS X Printer Driver
Changing the Default Settings with a Printer Driver
Saving Toner
Storing Print Data in the Printer before Printing
Specifying the Font to Use
Printing with the Printer's Fonts
Printing with the Computer's Fonts
Setting a Password to the Print Data (Authentication Print)
For Windows PCL Printer Driver
For Windows PS Printer Driver
Outputting a Document to a File Instead of Printing
Saving Frequently-printed Documents in the Printer
For Windows PCL Printer Driver
For Windows PS Printer Driver
Printing without Opening a PDF File (PDF Print Direct)
Adjusting the Tone of Photographs for Printing (PS Gamma Adjuster)
For Windows PS Printer Driver
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For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver
Printing with OKI LPR Utility
Sending a File to a Printer
Deleting an Unnecessary Print Job
Checking the Print Status
Checking the Menu Hierarchy of the Print Functions (Menu Tree)
Using Google Cloud Print
About Google Cloud Print
Setting Google Cloud Print
Printing with Google Cloud Print
Managing Google Cloud Print
Checking Google Cloud Print Registrations
Checking or Changing the Use of Cloud Service Settings
Deleting the Registered Information
Checking That Deletion is Complete
About Importing the CA Certificate of the Proxy Server
Using AirPrint
About AirPrint
Setting AirPrint
Registering the Printer in a Computer (Mac OS X)
Printing with AirPrint
Basic Information
Names of Components
Front of the Printer
Rear of the Printer
Inside the Printer
Names and Functions on the Operator Panel
Checking the Device Information and Status
Setting or Checking by Opening the Web Page of the Printer
About the Web Page of the Printer
About Items That Can be Set or Checked
Loading Paper or Envelopes
About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods
About Paper Sizes, Weight, and Number of Sheets That Can be Loaded
Loading Paper
Loading in Tray 1 or Tray 2
Loading in the MP Tray
Loading Envelopes
Registering the Paper Size, Type, or Weight
About Paper Output
Saving Power Consumption with the Power Save Function
Setting Power Save Mode
Opening the Web Page of the Printer from a Computer
Using the Operator Panel
Setting Sleep Mode
About Restrictions in Sleep Mode and Deep Sleep Mode
Reducing Power Consumption by Automatically Turning the Machine Off
About the Auto Power Off Function Setting Items
Setting Auto Power Off
Switching the Printer Online
Windows Operation
Displaying the Property Screen of the Printer Driver
Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Displaying the Print Setup Screen of the Printer Driver
Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Checking the Menu Hierarchy of the Printer (Menu Tree)
Troubleshooting
If an Error Message is Displayed on the Operator Panel
Checking an Error Message (Error Message Search)
If a Paper Jam Occurs
If the Error Code is "391" or "392"
If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385" or "390" (inside the Printer)
If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385" or "390" (Paper Output Part)
If the Error Code is "372"
If You Suspect Something is Wrong
If the Attention indicator or Ready indicator Lights Up or Flashes on the Operator Panel
If Paper in the Tray is not Fed Properly
If Paper Cannot be Fed from the Second Tray Unit (Optional)
If You Cannot Print from Windows
Information to be Checked First
If the Problem Still Persists
Causes and Solutions for Other Cases
If You Cannot Print from Mac OS X
Information to be Checked First
If the Problem Still Persists
Causes and Solutions for Other Cases
If You Cannot Print Via the Network
Unable to Set Up a Printer Driver
If Setup is Not Possible through USB Connection (Windows)
If Setup is Not Possible through USB Connection (Mac OS X)
If Configuration Tool has a Problem
If a Power Failure Occurs
About Problems of Each Function
Print Problems
AirPrint Problems
Google Cloud Print Problems
About Problems with Printing Results
List of Examples of Problems
Vertical White Lines Appear
Printed Images are Fading Vertically
Printed Images are Light
White Spots and Lines Appear
Vertical Lines Appear
Horizontal Lines and Spots Appear Periodically
White Area on Paper is Lightly Stained
The Periphery of Characters is Smudged
The Entire Paper is Lightly Stained When Printing on Envelopes or Coated Paper
Toner Comes Off When Printed Paper is Rubbed
Uneven Gloss
Black or White Dots Appear
Dirt is Printed
The Entire Page is Printed Black
Nothing is Printed
White Patches Appear
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The Peripheral Area of the Page is Dirty
The Printed Image is Skewed
Other Problems
About Restrictions on Each OS
Windows 8/Windows Server 2012/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Checking and Changing the Settings of the Printer
Setting Menu Items and Functions of the Printer
PRINT SECURE JOB
CONFIGURATION
PRINT INFO
MENUS
ADMIN SETUP
PRINT STATISTICS
AirPrint
Google Cloud Print
WIRELESS SETTING
ENABLING WIRED
Advanced
Setting Menu Hierarchy of the Printer (Menu Tree)
PRINT SECURE JOB
CONFIGURATION
PRINT INFO
MENUS
ADMIN SETUP
PRINT STATISTICS
AirPrint
Google Cloud Print
WIRELESS SETTING
ENABLING WIRED
Changing General Settings
Using the Web page of the Printer
Using Configuration Tool (Windows Only)
About Configuration Tool
Installing Configuration Tool
Registering or Removing a Printer
Setting the Alert Info Plug-in
Setting the Network Setting Plug-in
Cloning the User Setting
Setting the Storage Manager Plug-in
Registering Forms (Form Overlay)
Checking the Free Space in Memory
Deleting Unnecessary Jobs from Memory
Changing from the Operator Panel
Using Network Extension (Windows Only)
About Network Extension
Starting Network Extension
Checking the Printer's Settings
Setting Options Automatically
Uninstalling Network Extension
Changing the Advanced Network Settings
Network Setting Items
TCP/IP
NBT
SNMP
printer trap
SMTP (E-mail Transmission)
Maintenance
Security
IP Filtering
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MAC Address Filtering
SSL/TLS
SNTP
Job List
IEEE802.1X
IPSec
Opening the Web Page of the Printer from a Computer
Using Configuration Tool (Windows Only)
Using Network Card Setup with Mac OS X
Starting Network Card Setup
Searching for a Printer
Setting the IP address
Web Setup
Quitting Network Card Setup
Changing the Display Language on the Operator Panel
For Windows (Operator Panel Language Setup)
For the Network Connection
For the USB Connection
For Mac OS X (Panel Language Setup)
Checking the Printer Fonts on the Operator Panel
Checking/Changing the Image Quality
Adjusting the Contrast (Contrast)
Adjusting the Density
About the Included Utility Software
Installing Software
Installing from the "Software DVD-ROM"
Uninstalling Software
List of Utility Software
Maintenance
Replacing Consumables
Precautions for Replacement
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Estimated Replacement Cycle for Toner Cartridges
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Replacing the Image Drum
Estimated Replacement Cycle for Image Drum
Replacing the Image Drum
Cleaning the Main Unit and Parts
Cleaning the Surface of the Main Unit
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
Tray 1 and Tray 2 (Optional)
MP Tray
Cleaning the LED Head
Removing the Installed Printer Driver
Removing the Printer Driver from a Computer (Windows)
Removing the Printer Driver from a Computer (Mac OS X)
Updating the Installed Printer Driver
Updating the Printer Driver (Windows)
Updating the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
Preparations Required
Installing the Printer
Installation Requirements
Checking the Accessories
Unpacking and Installing the Printer
Installing Options (Purchasers Only)
Installing the Second Tray Unit (Optional) to the Printer
Installing the Wireless LAN Module (Optional) to the Printer
Turning the Printer On or Off
About the Power Supply
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Turning the Printer On
Turning the Printer Off
If You Do Not Use the Printer for a Long Period of Time
Checking Operations by Performing a Test Print
Changing the Administrator Password
Connecting the Printer to a Network
Connecting with a LAN Cable (Network Connection)
Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Optional)
Connecting with WPS
Selecting a Wireless Access Point from the Operator Panel to Connect
Setting from the Operator Panel Manually to Connect
Checking That Connection is Established Correctly
Setting the IP address
Obtaining Automatically
Setting Manually
Setting an IP address by Using the "Software DVD-ROM" (For Windows)
Obtaining Automatically
Setting Manually
Connecting a Computer to the Printer via a USB Interface
Installing Printer Drivers in a Computer
For Windows
Operating Environment
For the Network Connection
For the USB Connection
For Mac OS X
Operating Environment
For the Network Connection
For the USB Connection
Installing a Utility in a Computer
For Your Safety
Cautions related to safety
General cautions
Operating Management Tips
Changing the Administrator Password
Changing from a Computer
Changing from the Printer
Checking the Operations of the Printer
Checking the Remaining Amount of Consumables
Checking from a Computer
Checking from the Operator Panel
Checking the Number of Printed Pages
Checking from a Computer
Checking from the Operator Panel
Checking the Status of the Printer and Error by E-mail
Setting to Send an E-mail from the Printer
Setting to Send an E-mail from the Printer Regularly
Setting to Send an E-mail Only If an Error Occurs
Checking the Network Setting Information
Checking from a Computer
Checking from the Operator Panel
Using SNMP
Checking the Status of the Printer by Using SNMPv3
About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (ADMIN SETUP)
NETWORK SETUP
USB SETUP
PRINT SETUP
PS SETUP
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PCL SETUP
XPS SETUP
IBM PPR SETUP
EPSON FX SETUP
PANEL SETUP
POWER SETUP
TRAY SETUP
OTHERS SETUP
SETTINGS
CHANGE PASSWORD
About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (BOOT MENU)
Changing the Operation Mode of the Printer (Emulation)
Limiting Computers That Can Access the Printer
Limiting by Using IP Addresses (IP Filtering)
Limiting by Using MAC Addresses (MAC Address Filtering)
Setting the User Name and Job Account ID to the Printer Driver (Print Job Accounting Client)
Setting in the Windows Environment
Setting in the Mac OS X Environment
Improving Security by Encrypting Communication over a Network
Encrypting Communication with SSL/TLS
Creating a Certificate
Enabling Encryption Settings
Using IPP Print
Encrypting Communication with IPSec
Setting the Printer
Setting a Computer
Connecting the Printer to the Authentication Network by Using IEEE802.1X
Procedure for Setting Up IEEE802.1X
Setting by Using PEAP
Setting by Using EAP-TLS
Setting the Network According to the Usage Environment and Application
Using DHCP
Setting the DHCP Server
Setting the Printer
Using the Printer in the IPv6 Environment
About IPv6
Checking the IPv6 Address
Printing by Using OKI LPR Utility
Starting OKI LPR Utility
Setting Remote Print
Registering a Printer to OKI LPR Utility
Downloading a File
Displaying and Deleting a Job
Adding a Comment to a Registered Printer
Checking the Status of a Registered Printer
Forwarding Print Jobs to a Registered Printer
Forwarding the Selected Print Jobs
Forwarding Print Jobs Automatically
Printing the Same Document from the Registered Multiple Printers
Opening the Web Page of the Registered Printer
Maintaining the Connection with a Registered Printer
Setting the OKI LPR Utility Port Number Again
Uninstalling OKI LPR Utility (Uninstall)
Moving or Transporting the Printer
Moving the Printer
Transporting the Printer
Initializing Flash Memory and Settings
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Initializing Flash Memory
Initializing the Menu Settings
Initializing the Network Settings
Specifications
General Specifications
Outline Dimensions (Approximate Values)
USB Interface Specifications
Network Specifications
Wireless LAN Specifications (Optional)
Trademarks and Other Information
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Using the Print Functions
This category describes information about various ways to print by using the printer.
Printing from a Computer (Basic Operation)
This section describes how to print on a standard size paper by using the printer driver installed on the computer.
Printing with Various Settings from a Computer
This section describes how to print on various paper such as envelopes or long paper, reduce/enlarge the size or print on both sides of
paper, and other ways to print that utilize the functions of the printer.
Printing with OKI LPR Utility
This section describes how to utilize the OKI LPR Utility.
Checking the Print Status
This section describes how to check the print status by displaying a list of print jobs that are sent to the printer.
Checking the Menu Hierarchy of the Print Functions (Menu Tree)
You can view the menu hierarchy of the print functions.
Using Google Cloud Print
An overview of Google Cloud Print is provided, and the basic settings and management are described here.
Using AirPrint
An overview of AirPrint is provided, and the basic settings are described here.
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Printing from a Computer (Basic Operation)
This chapter describes how to print from a computer.
Memo
As applications used, this section uses Notepad for Windows and TextEdit for Mac OS X as examples. The descriptions in this manual
may vary depending on your application and printer driver versions.
Printing
This section describes how to set a paper size, paper tray, and paper weight with a printer driver.
Cancelling a Print Job
This section describes how to cancel a print job that is being processed by the printer.
About Screens and Functions of Printer Drivers
For Windows, there are three types of a printer driver: PCL, PS, and XPS. For Mac OS X, there are two types of a printer driver: PS
and PCL. This section describes about the screen and function of each printer driver.
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Printing
A printer driver is software that lets the printer print according to the printing commands from an application. This section describes how
to set a paper size, paper feed tray, paper weight, and other settings by using a printer driver.
For Windows PCL Printer Driver
For Windows PS Printer Driver
For Windows XPS Printer Driver
For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver
For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver
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For Windows PCL Printer Driver
1. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
2. Select the PCL printer driver.
3. Click [Preferences].
4. Select [Tray 1] for [Source] on the [Setup] tab.
5. Select [Printer Setting] for [Weight].
6. Click [OK].
The [Printing Preferences] screen closes.
7. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.
Printing starts.
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For Windows PS Printer Driver
This section uses Notepad to describe printing on plain A4 paper from Tray 1 as an example.
1. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
2. Select the PS printer driver.
3. Click [Preferences].
4. Select [Tray 1] from [Paper Source] on the [Paper/Quality] tab.
5. Click [Advanced].
6. Select [Printer Setting] for [Media Weight], and then click [OK].
7. Click [OK] on the [Printing Preferences] screen.
8. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.
Printing starts.
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For Windows XPS Printer Driver
This section uses Notepad to describe printing on plain A4 paper from Tray 1 as an example.
1. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
2. Select the XPS printer driver.
3. Click [Preferences].
4. Select [Tray 1] for [Source] on the [Setup] tab.
5. Select [Printer Setting] for [Weight].
6. Click [OK].
The [Printing Preferences] screen closes.
7. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.
Printing starts.
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For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver
1. Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu.
2. Select [A4] for [Paper Size], and the appropriate orientation for [Orientation], and then click [OK].
3. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
4. Select [Tray 1] for [All Page From] on the [Paper Feed] panel.
5. Select [Insert Options] for [Feature Sets], and select [Printer Setting] for [Media Weight] on the
[Printer Features] panel.
6. Click [Print].
Printing starts.
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For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver
1. Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu.
2. Select [A4] for [Paper Size], and the appropriate orientation for [Orientation], and then click [OK].
3. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
4. Select [Setup] from the panel menu.
5. Select [Tray 1] for [Paper Source] and [Printer Setting] for [Media Weight].
6. Click [Print].
Printing starts.
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Cancelling a Print Job
You can cancel data that is being processed by the printer.
Note
If printing has already started, the job cannot be cancelled.
For Windows
For Mac OS X
For Windows
1. Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers].
2. Right-click the printer icon, and then select [See what's printing] > [OKI B432(*)].
* Select the required printer driver type.
3. Select the file name corresponding to the print job that you want to cancel.
4. Press the <Delete> key on the keyboard.
5. Check the display of the operator panel.
If [PROCESSING] or [DATA] is displayed, use the printer's operator panel to cancel the printing.
6. Press (CANCEL) on the operator panel.
7. Press or to select [YES], and then press (OK).
Data is deleted even when an error, such as "PAPER SIZE ERROR", "PAPER JAM", and "EMPTY", is displayed.
For Mac OS X
1. Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu.
2. Click [Print & Scan].
3. Double-click the printer icon.
4. Select the file name corresponding to the print job that you want to cancel.
5. Click the "Delete" icon.
6. Check the display of the operator panel.
If [PROCESSING] or [DATA] is displayed, use the printer's operator panel to cancel the printing.
7. Press (CANCEL) on the operator panel.
8. Press or to select [YES], and then press (OK).
Data is deleted even when an error, such as "PAPER SIZE ERROR", "PAPER JAM", and "EMPTY", is displayed.
Note
If the printer is connected to a Mac computer via USB connection, print jobs may not be properly processed after cancelling
printing from the Mac computer; in such a case, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable or restart the printer.
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About Screens and Functions of Printer Drivers
This section describes the screen and functions of each printer driver.
Windows PCL Printer Driver
Windows PS Printer Driver
Windows XPS Printer Driver
Mac OS X PS Printer Driver
Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver
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Windows PCL Printer Driver
You can switch between the [Setup], [Job Options], and [Extend] tabs for settings.
[Setup] Tab
[Job Options] Tab
[Extend] Tab
[Setup] Tab
Item Description
1 Driver
Setting
Prints by using the selected settings.
2 Preview
area
Enables the user to check the images that show the print page and the paper loaded in the device. To switch the
images, click the small icon displayed in the preview area.
3Paper Size Selects a paper size for printing. Selecting the [Resize document to fit printer page] check box allows you to print on
paper of a size different from the document size.
Source Selects a tray from which paper is fed.
Paper type Selects a paper type for printing.
Weight Specifies the paper weight and type to be used.
Paper Feed
Options
Sets the printer's paper feed settings on the [Paper Feed Options] screen.
4 Finishing
Mode
Selects normal printing, multi-page printing, booklet printing, poster printing, or other printing types.
Options Sets the multiple page settings on the [Options] screen.
5 2-Sided
Printing
Specifies when performing duplex printing.
6 Orientation Selects the orientation of the document to be printed. Selecting the [180°] check box turns the document 180
degrees for printing.
7 Image
Setting
Adjusts the contrast for monochrome printing on the [Detail] screen.
8 Toner
Saving
Decreases the print density to save toner.
9 About Displays the version of the printer driver.
10 Default Resets the settings on the tab to their default values.
[Job Options] Tab
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