Oki OKIPAGE 18 User manual

Quick
Start

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First edition May, 1999.
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Overview
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Overview
Here are the steps you need to perform to complete the
installation of your printer:
1 Unpack, 6
2 Prepare the Image Drum, 10
3 Install the Toner, 12
4 Make Connections, 14
5 Load Paper, 20
6 Print the Demo Page, 30
7 Check the Settings, 31
8 Install the Driver & Software, 34
In addition, the following information is provided:
· Front Panel Summary, 40
· Need Support or Service?, 43
· No CD-ROM Drive?, 44

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Notes on Using This Quick Start
Cautions, notes and cross reference information are set in
bold italics and preceded by an exclamation mark. For
example:
!Be careful not to touch the shiny green surface on the image drum.
General information which is not part of the steps required
for installation is set off with grey. For example:
The paper tray gauge indicates the amount of paper left in
Tray 1, eliminating the need to open the tray to check.

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1 Unpack
Select a Suitable Location
· Firm, level surface
· Clearance to open the cover, paper tray, and rear paper exit
extender
· Air circulation to prevent overheating (recommended
minimum clearance of 4 inches in all directions)
· Nearby power source
· Room temperature of 50° to 90°F (10° to 32°C)
· Relative humidity of 20 to 80%
· No direct sunlight
Remove Contents
1Remove the cardboard tray.
!The printer weighs approximately 42 pounds: be careful when lifting it.
2Unpack the printer and place it on the surface you’ve
selected.
3Peel the protective film off the front panel.
!Save the packing materials in case you need to ship the printer. For instructions, see Repacking the Printer in
the User’s Guide.

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Check the Contents You should have:
1Printer
2Toner Cartridge
3Power Cord
4Driver/Software CD
5Light-Shield Bag (Keep this bag near the printer to protect
the image drum in case you need to remove it from the printer
or store it while shipping the printer.)
6Documentation
Anything missing? Contact your dealer.
You need to provide
· Print Media
· Interface Cable (see “Connect to the Computer”)

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Before You Continue...
Getting to Know Your Printer
Front View
1Top exit path
2OPEN button
3Display
4Cover
5Control panel
6Front feeder
7Paper tray (Tray 1)
8Paper gauge
9ON/OFF switch

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Rear View
1IEEE 1284 parallel port
2Rear paper exit
3Power cord socket
4RS232-C serial port
5Ethernet port (Model 18n only)

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2 Prepare the Image Drum
1Press.
2Open the cover.
!Be careful not to touch the shiny green surface on the image drum.
3Lift out the drum.

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4Remove the paper. 5Remove and discard the tape and shipping insert.
6Reinstall the drum.

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3 Install the Toner
Prepare the Toner
1Unpack.
2Shake.
3Remove the tape.

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Install the Toner in the Printer
1Insert the hollow in the left end over the tab (1).
2Lower the right end.
3Push the lever back as far as it will go.
4Close the cover.
!If you get toner on your clothing, brush it off with a dry cloth.Wash hands/clothing in cold water; hot water sets
toner.

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4 Make Connections
2Connect to a grounded outlet or power strip.
!If you are using a power strip, be sure the total amperage rating of the strip does not exceed the total amperage of
the equipment plugged into it.
Connect to Power
1Attach the power cord.

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Connect to the Computer:
PC Systems
Parallel Port
Connection
!For the best results, use a bi-directional parallel printer cable marked IEEE 1284-compliant.
1Printer and computer OFF.
2Insert the connector, secure with the clips.
3Connect to the computer; tighten the screws.
!Be sure not to over-tighten the screws–this could damage the screw posts on your computer.
4Turn the printer and computer on.
Cable Requirements
· To comply with FCC regulations, the cable must be
shielded with twisted pair conductors, and must be UL and
CSA approved.
· Maximum length for standard bi-directional cable is 6 feet
(1.8 meters). For lengths greater than 6 feet, use a cable
marked IEEE 1284-compliant.
· Printer connector is IEEE 1284-B receptacle (36 pins,
0.085" center line).
· Port supports bi-directional IEEE 1284 communications
(compatibility, nibble, and ECP modes).

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Compatibility Modes
The printer’s parallel port supports ECP mode and IEEE 1284
bi-directional mode. If your computer’s parallel port is not
compatible with one of these modes, the printer may not print
at all or it may print corrupted data.
To correct for this:
1 Enter the printer’s Maintenance menu and change the ECP
setting to Disable (see Changing the ECP Setting under
Printer Menus in the Printer Control section of the
User’s Guide).
2 If there is still a problem, enter the printer’s Level-2 menu
and change the Bi-Direction setting to Disable (see
Changing Parallel Interface Menu Settings under
Printer Menus in the Printer Control section of the
User’s Guide).
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
For parallel interface pin assignments, see Interface in the
Specifications section of the User’s Guide.
Standard Parallel Interface Menu Settings
Parallel Speed = High
Bi-Direction = Enable
I-Prime = Off
ECP = Enable
!To change the Parallel Speed, Bi-Direction or I-Prime settings, see Changing Parallel Interface Menu Settings
under Printer Menus in the Printer Control section of
the User’s Guide. To change the ECP setting, see
Changing the ECP Setting under Printer Menus in the
Printer Control section of the User’s Guide.
Serial Port
Connection
1Printer and computer OFF.

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2Insert the connector; secure with the screws.
3Attach to the computer and tighten the screws.
!Be sure not to over-tighten the screws–this could damage the screw posts on your computer.
4Turn the printer and computer on.
!For Serial Interface pin assignments, see Interface in the Specifications section of the User’s Guide.
Cable Requirements
· Cable must be shielded with twisted pair conductors and
must be UL and CSA approved.
· Maximum length for serial cable is 6 feet (1.8 meters).
· Printer connector is Type 17LE-13250-27 (D4CC)
receptacle (25 pins).
Standard RS232-C Serial Menu Settings
Flow Control = DTR Hi
Baud Rate = 9600 Baud
Data Bits = 8 Bits
Parity = None
Min. Busy = 200 mSeconds
!To change any of these settings, see Printer Menus in the Printer Control section of the User’s Guide.

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Ethernet®Port (Model 18n only)
Connection
1Plug the RJ45 connector into the Ethernet connector on the
OkiLAN board.
2Connect the opposite end of the cable into the network.
Cable Requirements
The cable for connecting to the network must have two
twisted wire pairs and an RJ45 plug.
!See your OkiLAN documentation for more information.

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Connect to the Computer:
Macintosh®Systems
Model 18n (Network Version)
Cable Requirements
To connect to a Macintosh system, you will need a crossover
UTP cable with RJ45 connectors at either end.
Connection
1Turn the printer and Macintosh OFF.
2Attach one end of the cable to the Ethernet (RJ45)
connector on the OkiLAN Print Server.
3Insert the opposite end into the RJ45 port on the network
card to which the Macintosh is connected.
4Turn the printer and the Macintosh back on.

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5 Load Paper
Loading Paper
1Pull out Tray 1.
!For detailed information on usable print media, see Print Media in the User’s Guide.
The Paper Tray (Tray 1)
The paper tray takes 530 sheets of 20-lb (75 g/m2) paper.
!Print media (including ink on preprinted forms) must be able to withstand 392°F (200°C) for 0.1 second.