Oki C5150n User manual

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Contents • 3
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Printer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Media Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Media Weight Designations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Media Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Media: Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Media: Multi-Purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Top Exit (Face Down Stacker). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Optional Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Trays 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Printer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How To Make Changes in The Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Summary of Menu Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Printer Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacing Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Toner Cartridge Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Image Drum Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Belt Unit Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuser Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
LCD messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
RAM Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Second Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Black Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Choosing a Color Matching Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Color Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Contents • 4
Using the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Windows 98/Me/XP/NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Utility Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Color Swatch Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
PrintSuperVision Utility: Model C5200n Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Network Printer Status Utility: Model C5200n Only . . . . . . . . 159
LPR Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Notes, Cautions, etc. • 5
Notes, Cautions, etc.
NOTE
A note appears like this. A note provides additional
information to supplement the main text which helps
you to use and understand the product.
Important!
An important message appears like this. An important message
provides supplemental information which can prevent potential
problems.
CAUTION!
A caution appears like this. A caution provides additional
information which, if ignored, may result in equipment
malfunction or damage.
WARNING!
A warning appears like this. A warning provides additional
information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of
personal injury.

Introduction • 6
Introduction
Your new printer is designed with advanced features to give you
clear, vibrant color printing and crisp black and white pages at high
speed on a range of print media.
Features:
•Model C5150n: up to 12 pages per minute full color.
Models C5200ne, C5200n: up to 16 pages per minute full color.
•Model C5150n: up to 20 pages per minute in black and white
Models C5200ne, C5200n: up to 24 pages per minute in black and
white
•600 dpi (dots per inch) print resolution.
•Single Pass Color Digital LED technology.
•Hiper-C emulation.
•10 Base-T and 100 Base-TX network connection.
Options:
•Duplex Unit for automatic two-sided printing: see page 112.
•Additional Memory: see page 110:
– 64 MB or 256 MB
•Second Paper Tray, capacity 530 sheets 20-lb. paper: see page 111.

Introduction • 7
Printer Overview
Front View
Output Stacker, face down
Standard printed copy delivery point. Holds up to 250 sheets of
20-lb. (75 g/m²) paper.
Operator Panel
Menu driven operator controls and LCD display panel (can be
changed to show different languages: see page 9).
PaperTray
Standard paper tray. Holds up to 300 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m²)
paper.
Multi-Purpose Tray
Used for feeding transparencies, heavier paper stocks,
envelopes and other special media. Also for manual feeding of
single sheets when required.

Introduction • 8
Rear View
On/Off Switch
Socket for Power Cord
USB Interface
Network Interface
Optional Duplex Unit
Rear Stacker (face up), Capacity100 sheets
When the rear paper stacker is folded down, paper exits the printer
through the rear of the printer and is stacked face up. This is used
for labels, heavy print media, envelopes and custom paper sizes.
When used in conjunction with the Multi-Purpose Tray, the paper
path through the printer is essentially straight. This avoids bending
the print media around curves in the paper path and makes paper
feeding more reliable.

Introduction • 9
Changing the display language
1. Press MENU +repeatedly until you see
SYSTEM CONFIG MENU
POWER SAVE DELAY TIME
2. Press ENTER.
3. Press MENU +repeatedly until you see
SYSTEM CONFIG MENU
LANGUAGE
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press MENU +and/or MENU –repeatedly until you see the
language you wish to select.
6. Press ENTER to select this language.
7. Press ON LINE to exit the menu and return the printer to
standby.
BACK ENTER
OLN INE
CANCEL
MENU
READY
ATTENTION

Media Recommendations • 10
Media Recommendations
Your printer can handle a variety of print media, including a range of
paperweightsandsizes,transparencies,labelsand envelopes.This
section provides general advice on choice and use of media.
Media Weight Designations
CAUTION!
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2
second.
Weight
Designation Weight Feed Tray Duplexer? Exit Tray
Light 16-19 lb. US Bond
(60-71 g/m²) Tray 1 Tray 2 No Topa
Rearb
a. Face Down Stacker
b. Face Up Stacker
Medium 20-27 lb. US Bond
(75-101 g/m²) Tray 1 Tray 2
MP Tray
Yes Top
Rear
Heavy 28-32 lb. US Bond
(105-120 g/m²) Tray 1 Tray 2
MP Tray
Yes(restricted
to 28 lb.
maximum)
Rear
Only
Ultra Heavy 33-54 lb. US Bond
(124-203 g/m²) Tray 2c
MP Tray
c. 47 lb. (177 g/m²) maximum for Tray 2
No Rear
Only

Media Recommendations • 11
Media Types
Paper
The best performance is obtained when using paper designed for
use in copiers and laser printers. Suitable types include:
•Hammermill®Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US Bond (90
g/m²)
•Xerox®4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²)
•Oki®52206101 Bright White Proofing Paper, 32 lb. US Bond
(120 g/m2)
Recommendations
•Check http://my.okidata.com for the latest information on
recommended papers for your printer.
•Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, direct sunlight and
heat sources.
• The use of heavily laid or textured paper will seriously affect the
life of the image drum and give poor print quality. Print quality
can be improved by changing the media setting to ‘Ultra Heavy.’
However, this will reduce the output speed and prevent the use of the
duplex option.
•Avoid:
– Damp, damaged or curled paper.
– Very smooth, shiny or glossy paper.
– Heavily embossed letterhead paper, very rough paper or paper
that has a large grain difference between the two sides.
– Paper with perforations, cut-outs or ragged edges.
– Carbon paper, recycled paper, NCR paper, photosensitive
paper, pressure sensitive paper or thermal transfer paper.

Media Recommendations • 12
Envelopes
•Use only recommended envelopes (Oki 52206301 and 52206302:
see “Selecting/Using OKI Print Media“ in your Handy Reference
Guide for more information).
•Envelopes should be stored flat and away from moisture, direct
sunlight and heat sources.
•Don’t use envelopes with windows or metal clasps.
•Don’t use damp, damaged or curled envelopes.
Transparencies
•Use only recommended transparencies (3M CG3720, Oki
52205701).
•Avoid office transparencies designed for use by hand with marker
pens. These will melt in the fuser and cause damage.
CAUTION
Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2
second.
Yes No

Media Recommendations • 13
Labels
•Avery 5161 White Laser Labels (letter size) work well with your
printer. Check http://my.okidata.com for the latest information on
media for your printer.
•Use only labels designed for use in color laser printers and
photocopiers.
CAUTION!
• Labels should cover the entire carrier sheet.
• Carrier sheet or adhesive must not be exposed to any
part of the printer

Media Recommendations • 14
Media: Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2
Media Sizes: Trays 1 & 2
Feed Exit
Paper size Tray 1 Tray 2 Top
a
a. Use the Top Exit (Face Down Stacker) only for paper up to 47 lb. US
Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m2).
Rear
b
b. Switch to the Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) when you are printing pa-
per heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m2).
Letter (8½ x 11'') S, Dc
c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides)
S, D S, D S, D
Legal-14
(8½ x 14'') S, D S, D S, D S, D
Legal-13.5
(8½ x 13.5'') S,DS,DS,D S,D
Legal-13
(8½ x 13'') S, D S, D S, D S, D
Executive
(7¼ x 10½'') S,DS,DS,D S,D
A4 (210 x 297 mm) S, D S, D S, D S, D
A5 (145 x 210 mm) S, D S, D S, D S, D
A6 (105 x 148 mm) SNot Usable Not Usable S
B5 (182 x 257 mm) S, D S, D S, D S, D
Custom S:min.3.94
x5.83'' [100
x 148 mm],
D: min. 5.8
x8.25'' [148
x 210 mm]
S, D: max.
8.5 x 14''
[215.9 x
355.6 mm]
S:min.3.94
x5.83'' [100
x 148 mm],
D: min. 5.8
x8.25'' [148
x 210 mm]
S, D: max.
8.5 x 14''
[215.9 x
355.6 mm]
S, D Not
Usable.

Media Recommendations • 15
Auto Switching
If you have identical paper stock loaded in the Multi-Purpose Tray or
the optional Second Paper Tray, you can have the printer
automatically switch to the other tray when the current tray runs out
of paper. This function is enabled in the Print Menu.
Media: Multi-Purpose Tray
Use the Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray for printing card stock, labels,
envelopes and transparencies. Or load a stack of letterhead
stationery to switch to as needed.
•A stack of media about 3/8'' (10 mm) high can be loaded into the MP
Tray, equivalent to about 10 envelopes or 50 transparencies.
•Media should be loaded print side up, top edge facing into the printer.
•Generally, the rear exit (Face Up Stacker) is used with the MP Tray.
Important!
The duplex unit can be used for paper only, at weights up to 28 lb.
US Bond (105 g/m2metric, 58 lb. Index). Do not use the duplex
(two-sided printing) function for labels, envelopes,
transparencies, or paper heavier than 28 lb. US Bond.

Media Recommendations • 16
Media Sizes: Multi-Purpose Tray
Feed Exit
Paper size MP Tray Rear
a
a. Use the Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) for heavy paper, transparen-
cies, envelopes, and labels.
Top
b
b. Use the Top Exit (Face Down Stacker) only for paper up to 47 lb.
US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/m2).
Letter (8½ x 11'') Yes Yes Yes
Legal-14 (8½ x 14'') Yes Yes Yes
Legal-13.5
(8½ x 13.5'') Yes Yes Yes
Legal-13 (8½ x 13'') Yes Yes Yes
Executive
(7¼ x 10½'') Yes Yes Yes
A4 (210 x 297 mm) Yes Yes Yes
A5 (145 x 210 mm) Yes Yes Yes
B5 (182 x 257 mm) Yes Yes Yes
Envelopes
(COM-10) Yes Yes No
Custom: min.
3.94 to 5.83'' [100 x
148 mm]; max. 8½ x
14'' [216 x 356 mm],
or bannerc
c. Banner specifications:
– Length: up to 47'' (1.2 m)
– Width Range = 8¼ to 8½'' (210 to 215.9 mm)
– Weight Range = 28 to 34 lb. US Bond (105 to 128 g/m2)
– Path = Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) only
– Feed one sheet at a time.
Yes Yes No

Media Recommendations • 17
Top Exit (Face Down Stacker)
•Holds up to 250 sheets of 20-lb. US Bond (42 lb. Index, 75 g/m²
metric) standard paper
•Handles paper stocks up to 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 176 g/m²
metric).
•Pages are printed in reading order (page 1 first; last page on top,
facing down).
Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker)
The face up stacker at the rear of the printer should be opened and
the tray extension pulled out when required for use. In this condition
paper will exit via this path, regardless of driver settings.
•The face up stacker can hold up to 100 sheets of 20 lb. US Bond (42
lb. Index, 75 g/m²) standard paper.
•Handles stocks up to 54 lb. US Bond (113 lb. Index, 113 lb. Index,
203 g/m² metric).
•Papers are printed face up: for multi-page documents, select reverse
order printing in your application Print dialog box so that the stack is
in correct order.
Optional Duplex Unit
Thisoptionprovidesautomatic two-sidedprintingonthesamerange
of paper sizes as optional Tray 2 (i.e. all Tray 1 sizes except A6),
using paper from 20 to 28-lb. US Bond (42 to 58 lb. Index, 75 to 105
g/m² metric).
NOTE
Always use this stacker and the Multi-Purpose Tray for
paperstocksheavierthan47lb. US Bond (98 lb.Index,
176 g/m² metric).

Loading Paper • 18
Loading Paper
Trays 1 and 2
1. Remove the paper tray from the printer.
NOTE
If you have the optional second paper tray installed:
• If you are printing from the 1st (upper) tray, you can
pull out the 2nd (lower) tray and reload it while the
printer is printing.
• If you are printing from the 2nd (lower) tray, do not
pull out the 1st (upper) tray while printing. This will
cause a paper jam.

Loading Paper • 19
2. Fan the paper to be loaded at the edges ( 1 ) and in the middle ( 2 ),
then tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to make it flush
again (
3 ).
3. Load paper print side down, making sure the rear stopper (1) and
paper guides (2) are snug against the paper.
123

Loading Paper • 20
4. Gently close the paper tray.
NOTE
Load letterhead paper face down, with the top edge
aimed towards the front of the printer.