Oki C9300 Series User manual

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Contents
Ordering Replacement Supplies ......................1
Media Settings ......................................................2
Why Change Settings?......................................... 2
Default Media Settings ........................................ 2
Ranges for Printer Media Weight Settings .......... 3
Media Settings
Changing Default Settings for Trays 1 to 5 ......... 4
Changing Default Settings for MP Tray .............. 6
Loading Print Media
Trays and High Capacity Feeder (HCF) .............. 9
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray .................................. 12
Selecting/Using
Paper ...................................................................14
Labels .................................................................16
Transparencies ....................................................17
Thick Paper (Cards, Index) ................................19
Envelopes ...........................................................21
Selecting/Using OKI Print Media ......................22
OKI®Banner*................................................ 22
OKI SynFlex™* .............................................22
OKI Bright White Proofing Paper* ............... 23
OKI Premium Card Stock*.............................23
OKI Premium Color Transparencies .............24
OKI Premium Envelopes ................................24
Secure Print ........................................................ 25
Proof and Print .................................................. 26
Printing Built-In Reports ................................. 27
Printing the Menu Defaults (MenuMap) ............ 27
Printing the File List ........................................... 27
Printing the Demo Page ..................................... 28
Printing Lists of Fonts......................................... 28
Setting Power Save Parameters .................... 29
Control Panel
Buttons ............................................................... 31
Lights ................................................................. 34

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Clearing Paper Jams ......................................... 35
Jam #380 ............................................................ 35
Jam #381 ............................................................ 36
Jam #382 ............................................................ 37
Jam #390 ............................................................ 39
Jam #391 ............................................................ 39
Duplex Paper Jams............................................. 40
Changing Toner Cartridges ............................. 44
Error Messages .................................................. 47
Service and Support ......................................... 51

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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.
Order Numbers
Important!
Consumables designated
“C9000 Series” will not
work with these printers.
Use only Type C5.
Toner Cartridges,
Type C5
Color OKI #
Black ......................... 41963604
Cyan.......................... 41963603
Magenta .................... 41963602
Yellow ....................... 41963601
Image Drums,
Type C5
Color OKI #
Black......................... 41963404
Cyan.......................... 41963403
Magenta .................... 41963402
Yellow....................... 41963401
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.

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Media Settings
Why Change
Settings?
Improper media settings:
• cause poor quality printing
•causeflaking
• can damage the printer
Default Media
Settings
The Default Setting
The default media weight
setting for all trays is AUTO.
Changing Defaults
To change the printer’s default
media settings, see pages 4
through 8.
Resetting to the Original
Defaults
Note:The…which appears in
these steps indicates that
you should keep
pressing the button
repetitively until you see
the display indicated.
1. …
MAINTENANCE MENU
2. …
EEPROM RESET
EXECUTE
3. .
Changing Settings
for Individual Print
Jobs
If you are printing a job on
special media, you can
temporarily load the media in a
tray and change the media
settings for that tray in the
driver as you print the job.

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Media Settings (cont.)
Ranges for Printer Media Weight
Settings
Note: To determine if a paper weight is US Bond or
Index, check the metric equivalent. E.g.,
35 lb. US Bond = 132 g/m2
35 lb. Index = 64 g/m2.
For more information, go to
www.paper-paper.com/weight.html.
Table 1: MediaWeight Range, US Bond
Setting US Bond (Metric)
Auto (default)17 to 54 lb. 64 to 203 g/m2)
Light 17 lb. (64 g/m2)
Medium Light 18 to 19 lb. (68 to 71 g/m2)
Medium 20 to 24 lb. (75 to 90 g/m2)
Medium Heavy 25 to 27 lb. (94 to 101 g/m2)
Heavy 28 to 32 lb. (105 to 120 g/m2)
Ultra Heavy 33 to 54 lb. (124 to 203 g/m2)
Table 2: MediaWeight Range, Index
Setting Index (Metric)
Auto (default)35 to 113 lb. (64 to 203 g/m2)
Light 35 lb. (64 g/m2)
Medium Light 37 to 40 lb. (68 to 71 g/m2)
Medium 42 to 50 lb. (75 to 90 g/m2)
Medium Heavy 52 to 56 lb. (75 to 90 g/m2)
Heavy 52 to 67 lb. (94 to 120 g/m2)
Ultra Heavy 69 to 113 lb. (124 to 203 g/m2)

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Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for Trays 1 to 5
Note:The“…” in these steps indicates
that you should keep pressing the
button repetitively until you see
the display indicated.
To Set Transparencies as
the Default Media:
Tray 1 Only
Note: Transparencies can only be used
in Tray1 or the MP Tray (see
page 6).
Set the Media Type
1. …
MEDIA MENU
2. …
TRAY1 MEDIATYPE
XXXX*
3. …
TRAY1 MEDIATYPE
TRANSPARENCY
4. , .
*XXXX = current media type setting.

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Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for Trays 1 to 5 (cont.)
Note:The“…” in these steps
indicates that you should
keep pressing the button
repetitively until you see
the display indicated.
To Set Labels, Heavy
Paper, etc., as the
Default Media:
Trays 1 through 5
Set the Media Weight
1. …
MEDIA MENU
2. …
TRAYZ* MEDIAWEIGHT
AUTO
3. …
TRAYZ* MEDIAWEIGHT
YYYY**
4. , .
*Z= 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, depending
on which tray you are
changing.
** YYYY = Medium, Medium
Heavy, Heavy, or Ultra
Heavy)

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Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for MP Tray
To Set Transparencies as
the Default Media:
MP Tray
Note:The“…” in these steps indicates
that you should keep pressing the
button repetitively until you see
the display indicated.
First, Check/Set the Media Size
(Default = Letter Long Edge)
1. …
MEDIA MENU
2. …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
XXXX*
3. …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
YYYY†
4. .
*XXXX = current setting.
†YYYY = LETTER LONG EDGE,
LETTER SHORT EDGE, A4 LONG
EDGE, or A4 SHORT EDGE.

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Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for MP Tray (cont.)
Then, Set the Media Type to
Transparency
(Default = Plain)
1. …
MP TRAY MEDIATYPE
XXXX*
2. …
MP TRAY MEDIATYPE
TRANSPARENCY
3. , .
*XXXX = current setting.
To Set Labels, Heavy
Paper, etc., as the Default
Media: MP Tray
Note:The“…” in these steps indicates
that you should keep pressing the
button repetitively until you see
the display indicated.
First, Check/Set the Media Size
(Default = Letter Long Edge)
1. …
MEDIA MENU

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Media Settings: Changing Default Settings for MP Tray (cont.)
2. …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
XXXX*
3. …
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
YYYY†
4. .
*XXXX = current setting
†YYYY = LETTER LONG
EDGE, LETTER SHORT
EDGE, LEGAL-14,
LEGAL-13.5, LEGAL-13,
TABLOID, TABLOID
EXTRA, EXECUTIVE,
COM-10, CUSTOM
Then, Set the Media
Weight
1. …
MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT
XXXX*
2. 2
MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT
ZZZZ†
3. , .
*XXXX = current setting.
†ZZZZ = MEDIUM, MEDIUM
HEAVY, HEAVY, or ULTRA
HEAVY

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Loading Print Media: Trays and High Capacity Feeder (HCF)
Media Specifications: Tray 1 Media Specifications: Auxiliary Trays 2 and 3, High
Capacity Feeder (Optional)
Media Weight 17 to 54 lb. US Bond (64 to 203 g/m2)
Duplexing: 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m2)
Media Size Paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14''. Non-standard sizes
must be defined in driver before printing (see your on-line User’s
Guide).
Transparencies: letter or A4
Takes 530 Sheets 20 lb. paper
250 transparencies
Media Weight 17 to 54 lb. US Bond (64 to 203 g/m2)
Duplexing: 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m2)
Media Size Paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14''. Non-standard sizes
must be defined in driver before printing (see your on-line User’s
Guide).
Take 530 Sheets 20 lb. paper
(no transparencies)

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Loading Print Media: Trays and High Capacity Feeder (cont.)
1)
2
3 4 Legal size and larger only: 5
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Loading Print Media: Trays and High Capacity Feeder (cont.)
7Print side down: 8Note: Letterhead stationery (letter, A4
or B5 size):
Long edge feed—load face down,
top aimed toward the back of the
printer.
Short edge feed—load face down,
top to the right:

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Loading Print Media: Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray
Media Specifications: MP Tray
Media Weight Paper: 17 to 54 lb. US Bond (64 to 203 g/m2), up to 113 lb. Index
Duplexing: 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m2
Banners: 20 to 34 lb. US Bond (75 to 128 g/m2)
Media Size Paper: min. 4.13'' x 5.83''; max. 8.5'' x 14''. Non-standard sizes must
be defined in driver before printing (see your on-line User’s Guide).
Banners:up to 12.9 W x 47.2" L (328 mm x1.2 m)
Transparencies: letter or A4
Takes 100 Sheets 20 lb. [US Bond] paper, 50 transparencies,
10 envelopes, 3/8" (1 cm) stack of labels
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Loading Print Media: Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray (cont.)
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4
Note:Letterhead Stationery
(Letter, A4 or B5): Print
side up.
Long edge feed—aim top
toward the back of the
printer:
Short edge feed—aim
the top into the printer:
Note:Transparencies &
Labels: Print side up.
Default = long edge
feed.
Note:Envelopes:
Flap down, aimed into
the printer:

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Selecting/Using Paper
Important Information
For optimum results make sure that
the paper you use conforms to the
specifications outlined in the
following pages.
We do not recommend the following
paper types for use in your printer:
• Paper with cutouts, perforations, or
excessive paper dust.
• Heavily coated, glossy, or smooth
paper
• Recycled paper
• Embossed, rough, or heavily textured
paper
• Paper, inks, and dyes that cannot
withstand pressure and heat
Sample Media Label
1Media Weight, US Bond (see page 2)
2Media Weight, Metric
Recommended Papers
Letter
• OKI Bright White, 32-lb. US Bond,
Letter
• HammerMill®Laser Print Radiant
White, 24 lb. US Bond, Letter
• Xerox 4024. 20 lb. US Bond, Letter
Tabloid/Tabloid Extra
• OKI Bright White, 32-lb. US Bond,
Tabloid or Tabloid Extra
•HammerMill
®Laser Print Radiant
White, 24 lb. US Bond, Tabloid
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Selecting/Using Paper (cont.)
Usable Sizes
• Tabloid, Tabloid Extra
• Letter, Executive
• Legal-14, -13.5, -13
•A3,A3Wide
• A3 Nobi:
–Cannot be used for duplex
printing.)
•A4,A5
•A6:
–Tray1 and MP Tray only.
–Cannot be used for duplex
printing.
•B4,B5
•Custom:
– MP Tray only
–Must be defined in the
driver.
– Cannot be used for duplex
printing.
Usable Weight
Range
17 to 54 lb.* (64 to 203 g/m2)
Important!
Duplex printing is restricted
to paper only, 20 to 28 lb. US
Bond
If you experience curling
with 20 or 24 lb. paper,
switch to 28 lb.
Feed Paths
•Tray1
• Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray
• Trays 2 or 3 (optional)
• High Capacity Feeder
(HCF-optional)
Exit Paths
• Top (Face down)
• Straight-Through (Face up)
required for MP Tray

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Selecting/Using Labels
Caution!
• Labels must be able to
withstand 446°F (230°C) for
0.2 second, including
mechanical pressures to 25
psi (1.8 kg/cm2).
• Use labels designated for
laser printers.
• Labels must cover the entire
carrier sheet; adhesive must
not be exposed.
Recommended
Labels
Avery®White Laser:
• #5161 (letter)
• #7162, 7664, or 7666 (A4)
Usable Sizes
•Letter,A4
Feed Path
Multi-Purpose Tray only
Exit Path
Straight-through (face up) only.
Maximum depth of label sheet
stack: about 3/8'' (10 mm).
Printing Labels
For Individual Print Jobs
Select the following settings in
the driver as you print the job:
•Source = MP Tray
•Size = Letter or A4
•Type = Labels
• Set Media Size (Windows®
Adobe®PostScript®driver
only: see “Printing
Transparencies” on page 18).
Making Labels the
Default: MP Tray
Set the printer menu as follows
(see page 7):
•MP Tray MediaType =
Labels
•MP Tray MediaWeight =
Heavy (sheets less than 170
mm thick) or Ultra Heavy
(sheets 170 to 200 mm thick)
•MP Tray PaperSize = Letter
or A4

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Selecting/Using Transparencies
Caution!
Transparencies must be able to
withstand 446°F (230°C) for
0.2 second, including
mechanical pressures to 25 psi
(1.8 kg/cm2).
Recommended
Transparencies
• OKI®52205701, Letter
•3M
®CG3720, Letter
Usable Sizes
•Letter
•A4
Feed Paths
• Tray 1 (max. = 250, print side
down)
• MP Tray (max. = 50, print
side up)
Note: Transparencies can not
be fed from the optional
Auxiliary Trays or from
the optional High
Capacity Feeder (HCF)
Exit Path
Straight-Through (face up) only