Oki C130 User manual

C130
User’s Guide

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Preface
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is com-
plete, accurate, and up-to-date. 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 companies does not necessarily constitute endorse-
ment by the manufacturer.
While all reasonable efforts have been made to make this document as accurate and
helpful as possible, we make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from:
http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com
Copyright © 2009 Oki Europe Ltd. All rights reserved.
Oki is a registered trademark of Oki Electric IndustryCompany Ltd.
Oki Printing Solutions is a trademark of Oki Data Corporation.
Energy Star is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer.
Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their proprietors.
As an Energy Star Program Participant, the manufacturer has deter-
mined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.
This product complies with the requirements of the Council Direc-
tives 2004/108/EC (EMC), 2006/95/EC (LVD) and 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE), as amended where applicable, on the approximation of the
laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility,
low voltage and radio & telecommunications terminal equipment.

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Emergency first aid
Take care with toner powder:
If swallowed, give small amounts of cold water and seek medical
attention. DO NOT attempt to induce vomiting.
If inhaled, move the person to an open area for fresh air. Seek medi-
cal attention.
If it gets into the eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least
15 minutes keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention.
Spillages should be treated with cold water and soap to help reduce
risk of staining skin or clothing.
Importer to the EU/authorised representative
Oki Europe Limited (trading as Oki Printing Solutions)
Blays House
Wick Road
Egham
Surrey, TW20 0HJ
United Kingdom
For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor.
Environmental information

Contents
Contents x-3
Preface........................................................................................................ x-1
Emergency first aid ..................................................................................... x-2
Importer to the EU/authorised representative ............................................. x-2
Environmental information .......................................................................... x-2
1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1-1
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer .......................................................... 1-2
Space Requirements................................................................................... 1-2
Printer Parts ................................................................................................ 1-4
Front View............................................................................................. 1-4
Rear View ............................................................................................. 1-5
Front View with Options ........................................................................ 1-6
Rear View with Options......................................................................... 1-7
Printer Driver CD/DVD ................................................................................... 1-8
PostScript Drivers ....................................................................................... 1-8
PCL Drivers................................................................................................. 1-8
PPD Files .................................................................................................... 1-8
Utilities and Documentation CD/DVD .......................................................... 1-9
Utilities......................................................................................................... 1-9
Documentation...................................................................................... 1-9

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System Requirements ................................................................................. 1-10
2 Using the Printer Driver ................................................................................ 2-1
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults
(for Windows) ................................................................................................. 2-2
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
(for Windows) ................................................................................................. 2-3
Displaying Printer Driver Settings
(for Windows) ................................................................................................. 2-4
Windows Server 2008/Vista.................................................................. 2-4
Windows XP/Server 2003 ..................................................................... 2-4
Windows 2000 ...................................................................................... 2-4
Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver .............................................. 2-5
Common Buttons ........................................................................................ 2-5
OK......................................................................................................... 2-5
Cancel................................................................................................... 2-5
Apply ..................................................................................................... 2-5
Help....................................................................................................... 2-5
Favorite Setting..................................................................................... 2-5
Advanced Tab (PostScript Printer Driver Only)........................................... 2-6
Basic Tab .................................................................................................... 2-7
Layout Tab .................................................................................................. 2-7
Cover Page Tab .......................................................................................... 2-7
Watermark/Overlay Tab .............................................................................. 2-7
Quality Tab.................................................................................................. 2-8
Other Tab .................................................................................................... 2-9
Limitations on printer driver functions installed with Point and Print ........... 2-9
3 Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only) .................................................. 3-1
Working with the Status Monitor .................................................................. 3-2
Introduction ................................................................................................. 3-2
Operating Environment ............................................................................... 3-2
Opening the Status Monitor ........................................................................ 3-2
Using the Status Monitor............................................................................. 3-2
Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts .............................................................. 3-3
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert ...................................................... 3-3
Closing the Status Monitor ........................................................................... 3-3
4 Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu .......................................... 4-1
About the Control Panel ................................................................................ 4-2
Control Panel Indicators and Keys.............................................................. 4-2
Toner Supply Indicators .............................................................................. 4-4
Configuration Menu Overview ...................................................................... 4-5
Menu ........................................................................................................... 4-5
MAIN MENU................................................................................................ 4-6
PRINT MENU........................................................................................ 4-6

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PAPER MENU ...................................................................................... 4-8
QUALITY MENU ................................................................................. 4-13
INTERFACE MENU ............................................................................ 4-16
SYSTEM DEFAULT............................................................................ 4-21
SERVICE MENU................................................................................. 4-25
LANGUAGE MENU................................................................................... 4-26
5 Media Handling .............................................................................................. 5-1
Print Media ..................................................................................................... 5-2
Media Types ................................................................................................... 5-3
Plain Paper.................................................................................................. 5-3
Thick Stock.................................................................................................. 5-4
Envelopes ................................................................................................... 5-5
Labels.......................................................................................................... 5-6
Letterhead................................................................................................... 5-7
Postcards .................................................................................................... 5-7
Printable Area ................................................................................................ 5-8
Envelopes ................................................................................................... 5-9
Page Margins .............................................................................................. 5-9
Loading Media .............................................................................................. 5-10
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)........................................................................ 5-10
Loading Plain Paper............................................................................ 5-10
Other Media ........................................................................................ 5-13
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................. 5-13
Loading Labels/Postcard/Thick Stock and Letterhead........................ 5-15
Tray 2 ........................................................................................................ 5-17
Loading Plain Paper............................................................................ 5-17
Duplexing ..................................................................................................... 5-20
Output Tray .................................................................................................. 5-21
Media Storage .............................................................................................. 5-22
6 Replacing Consumables ............................................................................... 6-1
Replacing Consumables ............................................................................... 6-2
About Toner Cartridges............................................................................... 6-2
Replacing a Toner Cartridge................................................................. 6-4
Replacing All Toner Cartridges at the Same Time.............................. 6-10
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge............................................................... 6-12
Replacing the Fuser Unit........................................................................... 6-15
7 Maintaining the Printer .................................................................................. 7-1
Maintaining the Printer .................................................................................. 7-2
Cleaning the Printer ....................................................................................... 7-4
Exterior........................................................................................................ 7-4
Interior ......................................................................................................... 7-5
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller ........................................................... 7-5
Cleaning the Print Head Window .......................................................... 7-9

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Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for Tray 2 ....................................... 7-18
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for the attachment.......................... 7-20
Cleaning the Duplex Feed Rollers ...................................................... 7-22
8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 8-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 8-2
Printing a Configuration Page ...................................................................... 8-2
Preventing Media Misfeeds ........................................................................... 8-3
Understanding the Media Path ..................................................................... 8-4
Clearing Media Misfeeds .............................................................................. 8-4
Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing Procedures................................... 8-5
Clearing a Media Misfeed in the Printer................................................ 8-6
Clearing a Media Misfeed From Tray 1............................................... 8-12
Clearing a Media Misfeed From Tray 2............................................... 8-13
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option ............................. 8-16
Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds ..................................................... 8-18
Solving Other Problems .............................................................................. 8-20
Solving Problems with Printing Quality .................................................... 8-24
Status, Error, and Service Messages ......................................................... 8-30
Standard Status Messages ....................................................................... 8-30
Error Messages (Warning) ........................................................................ 8-31
Error Messages (Operator Call) ................................................................ 8-32
Service Messages..................................................................................... 8-34
9 Installing Accessories ................................................................................... 9-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 9-2
Tray 2 .............................................................................................................. 9-3
Installing Tray 2........................................................................................... 9-3
Duplex Option ................................................................................................ 9-6
Installing Attachment................................................................................... 9-6
Installing the Duplex Option ........................................................................ 9-8
A Appendix ........................................................................................................A-1
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................A-2
Printer..........................................................................................................A-2
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart............................................................A-5
Our Concern for Environmental Protection ................................................A-6
What is an ENERGY STAR product? ...................................................A-6
Index ......................................................................................................................A-7
Oki contact details .........................................................................................A-9

Introduction

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer1-2
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer
Space Requirements
To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance,
adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below.
Front View
496 mm (19.5")
100 mm
(3.9")
396 mm (15.6")
707 mm (27.8")
100 mm
(3.9")
380 mm (14.9")
520 mm (20.5")
127 mm
(5.0")
245 mm
(9.6")
275 mm (10.8")
100 mm
(3.9")
Side View

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 1-3
" The option appears shaded in the above illustrations.
" The option appears shaded in the above illustrations.
Side View with Options
922 mm (36.3")
100 mm
(3.9")
435 mm (17.1")
637 mm (25.0")
157 mm
(6.2")
130 mm
(5.1")
245 mm
(9.6")
392 mm (15.4")
(when Tray 2 and the duplex option are installed)
100 mm
(3.9")
Side View with Options
919 mm (36.2")
100 mm
(3.9")
435 mm (17.1")
582 mm (22.9")
157 mm
(6.2")
127 mm
(5.0")
245 mm
(9.6")
337 mm (13.3")
(when the attachment and duplex option are installed)
100 mm
(3.9")

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer1-4
Printer Parts
The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to through-
out this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them.
Front View
1—Output tray
2—Control panel
3—Front cover
4—Dust cover
5—Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray)
6—Top cover
7—Fuser unit
8—Fuser separator levers
9—Fuser cover lever
10—Imaging cartridge
11—Toner cartridge
1
2
3
4
6
5
88
7
10
11
9
7
11
10

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 1-5
Rear View
1—Power switch
2—Power connection
3—USB port
4—10Base-T/100Base-TX
(IEEE 802.3) Ethernet
Interface port
3
4
2
1

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer1-6
Front View with Options
(when Tray 2 is installed)
1—Lower feeder unit (Tray 2)
(when Tray 2 and duplex option are
installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Lower feeder unit (Tray 2)
(when the attachment and duplex
option are installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Attachment
1
1
2
1
2

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 1-7
Rear View with Options
(when Tray 2 and duplex option are
installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Lower feeder unit (Tray 2)
(when the attachment and duplex
option are installed)
1—Duplex option
2—Attachment
1
2
1
2

Printer Driver CD/DVD1-8
Printer Driver CD/DVD
PostScript Drivers
" A specific PPD file has been prepared for applications (such as Page
Maker and Corel Draw) that require that a PPD file be specified when
printing.
When specifying a PPD file while printing on Windows Server 2008,
Vista, XP, Server 2003 and 2000, use the specific PPD file provided
on the Printer Driver CD/DVD.
PCL Drivers
PPD Files
Operating System Use/Benefit
Windows Server 2008/Vista/XP/
Server 2003/2000
These drivers give you access to all of
the printer features. See also “Display-
ing Printer Driver Settings (for Win-
dows)” on page 2-4.
Windows Server 2008/Vista/XP/
Server 2003 for 64bit
Operating System Use/Benefit
Windows Server 2008/Vista/XP/
Server 2003/2000
These drivers give you access to all of
the printer features. See also “Display-
ing Printer Driver Settings (for Win-
dows)” on page 2-4.
Windows Server 2008/Vista/XP/
Server 2003 for 64bit
Operating System Use/Benefit
Macintosh OS X (10.2.8/10.3/10.4/
10.5)
These files are required in order to
use the printer driver for each operat-
ing system.
Macintosh OS X Server (10.2/10.3/
10.4/10.5)
Red Hat Linux 9.0, SuSE Linux 8.2

Utilities and Documentation CD/DVD 1-9
Utilities and Documentation CD/DVD
Utilities
Documentation
Utility Use/Benefit
Status Monitor (Windows only) The current status of the printer in
addition to the status of consumables
and error information can be viewed.
For details, refer to chapter 3 “Using
the Status Monitor (Windows Only)” .
Documentation Use/Benefit
Installation Guide This guide shows how to set up the
printer and connect it. If connecting to
the USB port do not make this con-
nection before installing the printer
driver from the CD/DVD.
User’s Guide (this manual) This manual provides details on gen-
eral daily operations, such as using
the drivers and control panel and
replacing consumables.

System Requirements1-10
System Requirements
Personal computer
–Pentium 2: 400 MHz (Pentium 3: 500 MHz or higher is recommended)
–Power Mac G3 or later (G4 or later is recommended)
–Macintosh equipped with an Intel processor
Operating System
–Microsoft Windows
Windows Server 2008 Standard/Enterprise, Windows Server 2008
Standard/Enterprise x64 Edition,
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enter-
prise,
Windows Vista Home Basic /Home Premium /Ultimate/Business /
Enterprise x64 Edition,
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 1 or later; Ser-
vice Pack 2 or later is recommended),
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,
Windows Server 2003,
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition,
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later)
–Mac OS X (10.2 or later; We recommend installing the newest patch),
Mac OS X Server (10.2 or later)
–Red Hat Linux 9.0, SuSE Linux 8.2
Free hard disk space
–Approximately 20 MB of free hard disk space for printer driver and Sta-
tus Monitor
–Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for image processing
RAM
128 MB or more
CD/DVD-ROM drive
I/O interface
–10Base-T/100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3) Ethernet interface port
–USB Revision 2.0 and USB Revision 1.1 compliant port
" For details on the Macintosh and Linux printer drivers, refer to the Ref-
erence Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD/DVD.

Using the Printer
Driver

Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)2-2
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults
(for Windows)
Before you start working with your printer, you are advised to verify/change
the default driver settings. Also, in case you have options installed, you
should “declare” the options in the driver.
1Choose the driver’s properties as follows:
–(Windows Server 2008/Vista)
From the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Hardware and
Sound, and then click Printers to open the Printers directory.
Right-click the icon for this printer, and then click Properties.
–(Windows XP/Server 2003)
From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the
Printers and Faxes directory. Right-click the icon for this printer and
choose Properties.
–(Windows 2000)
From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display
the Printers directory. Right-click the icon for this printer and choose
Properties.
2If you have installed options, proceed with the next step. Otherwise, skip
to step 9.
3Select the Configure tab.
4Check that the installed options are correctly listed. If not, proceed with
the next step. Otherwise, continue with step 8.
5Click the Refresh to automatically configure installed options.
" The Refresh is available only if bi-directional communication is
available with the printer; otherwise it is grayed out.
6From the Device Options list, select an option, one at a time, and then
select Enable or Disable from the Settings menu.
7Click Apply.
8Select the General tab.
9Click Printing Preferences.
The Printing Preference dialog box appears.
10 Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media for-
mat you use, on the appropriate tabs.
11 Click Apply.
12 Click OK to exit from the Print preference dialog box.
13 Click OK to exit from the Properties dialog box.

Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows) 2-3
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
(for Windows)
This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver if necessary.
1Close all applications.
2Choose the Uninstall Program as follows:
–(Windows Server 2008/Vista/XP/Server 2003)
From the Start—All Programs menu, choose the item that contains
the printer utilities, and then Uninstall Printer Driver.
–(Windows 2000)
From the Start—Programs menu, choose the item that contains the
printer utilities, and then Uninstall Printer Driver.
3When the Uninstall dialog box appears, select the name of the driver to be
deleted, and then click the Uninstall button.
4Click Uninstall.
5Click OK, and restart your computer.
6The printer driver will be uninstalled from your computer.