Oki OKIPAGE 4W PLUS Manual

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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki
assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its
control. Oki also cannot guarantee that changes in software
and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to
inthisguidewillnotaffecttheapplicability of the information
in it. Mention of software products manufactured by other
companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by
Oki.
Copyright 1996 by Oki. All rights reserved.
First edition January, 1996.
Written and produced by the Oki Documentation Dept.
Oki is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry
Company, Ltd.
EnergyStarisatrademarkofthe United States Environmental
Protection Agency
Microsoft, MS-DOS andWindows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
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Safety Instructions
Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years of
safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment,
however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid
hurting yourself or damaging the printer:
• Read the setup instructions in this handbook carefully. Be sure
to save it for future reference.
• Readandfollowallwarningandinstruction labelsonthe printer
itself.
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth;
do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on
something unsteady, it may fall and be damaged; if you place
it on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the vents may
become blocked, causing the printer to overheat.
• Toprotectyour printerfromoverheating, makesure all openings
on the printer are not blocked. Do not put the printer on or near
a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register. Keep it out of
direct sunlight. Allow enough room around the printer for
adequate ventilation and easy access to the paper trays.
• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind
on it.
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on
the back of the printer. If you are not sure, check with your
dealer or with your local power company.
• Your printer has an earthed, 3-pin plug as a safety feature, and
it will only fit into an earthed outlet. If you cannot plug it in,
chances are you have an older, non-earthed outlet; contact an
electrician to have the outlet replaced. Do not use an adapter
to defeat the earthing.
• To avoid damaging the power cable, do not put anything on it
or place it where it will be walked on or damaged. If the cable
becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
• If you are using an extension cable or power strip with the
printer, make sure that the total current (amperes) required by
all the equipment on the extension is less than the extension’s
rating. The total ratings of all equipment plugged into the outlet
should not exceed 15 amperes.
• This printer must be installed near to a power outlet switch
which shall remain easily accessible.
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• Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer;
you could get a shock or cause a fire.
• Asidefrom the routine maintenance described inthis handbook,
do not try to service the printer yourself; opening the cover
may expose you to shocks or other hazards.
• Lifting the top cover exposes hot surfaces. These are clearly
labelled. Do NOT touch them.
• Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined in the
handbook since you may cause damage requiring extensive
repair work.
If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not working
properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and contact
your dealer.
These are some of the things to look for:
• The power cable or plug is frayed or damaged.
• Liquidhasbeenspilledintothe printer,orithasbeenexposed
to water.
• The printer has been dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.
• The printer does not function normally when you are
following the operating instructions.
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Features
Congratulations! You have selected a Windows compatible
printer with easy operation, and high reliability.
Your printer’s features include:
• OutstandingprintqualityutilisingasolidstateLEDarray.
• Easy paper handling with a universal paper feeder, plus
manual feed for envelopes and special documents.
• Windows compatible high-speed bi-directional
Centronics type parallel reception.
• 600 DPI Class print quality.
• 4 pages per minute print speed.
• Oki proprietary “Hiper-W” driver for Windows.
• On-screen status monitor for printer setup and control.
• 128K standard memory.
• Energy efficient operation.
This product complies with the requirements of the Council
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximation
of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and low voltage.
Energy Star
As an Energy Star Partner, Oki has
determined that this product meets the
Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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Choosing Paper................................................................ 15
Paper Sizes....................................................................... 15
Paper Weight.................................................................... 15
Installing Paper ................................................................ 16
Paper Exit ........................................................................ 16
Manual Feed .................................................................... 17
Transparencies/Adhesive Labels ..................................... 17
Printing Envelopes........................................................... 18
Choosing Envelopes ........................................................ 18
Index ................................................................................ 19
Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3
Features.............................................................................. 5
Printer Components ........................................................... 8
Checking the Contents....................................................... 9
Setting UpYour Printer.................................................... 10
Removing the protective sheet......................................... 10
Installing Toner ................................................................ 11
ConnectingYour Printer .................................................. 13
Installing Printer Driver................................................... 14
Using Fonts...................................................................... 14
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Printer Components
Image Drum Cartridge with
Toner Cartridge installed
Manual Feed Slot
Paper Exit
Power Switch
Paper Feeder
Paper Feeder Extender
Parallel Interface Connector
Power Cable
Receptacle
LED Array
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Printer Handbook
Checking the Contents
Unpack your printer. You should have:
1. Printer (with Image Drum Cartridge installed but not
ready for use).
2. Driver Pack.
3. Toner Cartridge.
4. Printer Handbook.
5. Power Cable.
6. Lightproof plastic bag (For storing image drum if printer
must be transported).
If any item is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
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3. Remove the protective sheet.
Caution: The Image Drum’s green surface is delicate.
Do not touch it and take care not to scratch it.
4. Replace the image drum.
Setting UpYour Printer
Removing the protective sheet
1. Lift open the cover.
2. Remove the image drum.
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3. Unwrap the new cartridge.
4. Remove the tape.
InstallingToner
1. Remove the protective plastic cover from the toner well
in the image drum unit.
2. Shakethe toner cartridgegently to distributetoner evenly.
Do not remove cartridge from packaging.
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5. Insert the toner cartridge.
6. Push the grey lever forward.
7. Close the printer cover.
➊➋
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ConnectingYour Printer
Makesureyour printer is notpluggedin and yourcomputer
is turned off.
The parallel cable must support bidirectional
communication and must be shielded.
1. Plug the interface cable from your computer into the
parallel socket in the printer.
2. Plug the power cable into the printer, then into a nearby
earthed outlet.
3. Switch the printer on.
The ready light comes on.
POWER
ON OFF
POWER
ON OFF
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Installing Printer Driver
Insert the printer diskette 1 into your disk drive.
From Windows3.1x Program Manager:
1. Click
[FILE] Menu on the Program Manager screen.
2. Click
[RUN] .
3. Type a:setup in the Command Line box.
4. Click
[OK] .
Follow the on screen instructions.
From the Windows 95 desktop:
1. Click the
[Start] button.
2. Click
[RUN] .
3. Type a:setup in the dialogue box.
4. Click
[OK] .
Follow the on screen instructions.
Using Fonts
Any font you can display on your screen in Windows will
print on your printer. Simply select a font in your software
program, your document will print in the font you have
selected. For detailed information on how to select fonts in
your software package, refer to your software documentation.
Note: The toner fusing process in your printer generates a
significant amount of heat, and the top cover will feel
quite warm. This is perfectly normal. If the top cover
becomes too hot to touch, switch the printer off and
call your dealer for advice.
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Choosing Paper
• For best results, use smooth, high quality paper, such as
copier type paper or paper with a Sheffield rating of 250
or less.
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use
it. Keep it away from moisture or other conditions that
can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
• Preprinted forms must not scorch, melt, offset, or release
hazardous emissions when heated to 200°C (392°F).
• Avoid printing on both sides of the paper for more than a
few pages, or on preprinted documents that have been in
a photocopier.
• Try paper before you buy it in quantity.
Paper Sizes
Letter 8.5" x 11"
Legal 13 8.5" x 13"
Legal 14 8.5" x 14"
Executive 7.25" x 10.5"
A4 210mm x 297mm
A5 148mm x 210mm
B5 176mm x 250mm
A6 105mm x 148mm
Free size Width: 76.2 to 216mm
Length: 127 to 355.6mm
PaperWeight
Automatic Feed: 60.5 - 105.5 g/m² (16 - 28 lb.)
Manual Feed: 60.5 - 120.2 g/m² (16 - 32 lb.)
Envelopes: 75 - 90 g/m² (20 - 24 lb.)
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3. Insert the paper so that it is up against the left paper guide
and check that it is not skewed.
4. Adjust the right paper guide to fit against the edge of the
paper. Do not move the left guide again as this may cause
the paper to be skewed as it is fed in.
5. Lift the paper up out of the tray again slightly (about 1
cm) and reinsert gently, allowing it to drop under its own
weight. Do not force it down.
Note: Insertletterheadpaperface-downtopofpagefirst.
Installing Paper
The paper feeder handles up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m² (20 lb.)
paper.
1. Lift out the paper feeder extender.
2. Set the left paper guide to the marker for the required
paper size and move the right guide to a position slightly
wider than your paper width.
Paper Exit
• Up to 30 sheets of 75 g/m² (20 lb.) paper can be stacked.
• Printed pages exit face up.
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Manual Feed
Use manual feed for printing envelopes, transparencies, legal
and odd size paper.
1. Adjust guides.
2. Insert paper squarely into the guides.
Note: Insert letterhead paper face-up, top of page first.
Transparencies/Adhesive Labels
• Always use manual feed.
• Feed one sheet at a time.
• Should be specifically made for laser printers or
photocopiers.
• Must be able to withstand 200°C for 0.1 second.
• Labels should cover the entire carrier sheet; carrier sheet
or adhesive must not be exposed to any part of the printer.
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Use this type envelope.
Printing Envelopes
1. Adjust the guides.
2. Insert envelope flap side down and to the left.
Choosing Envelopes
• Use manual feed.
• No windows or metal clasps.
• Maximum Weight 90 g/m² (24 lb.)
• Smooth even surface.
• No self-sealing flaps.
• Seams down the sides, not across the middle.
• Squared-off flaps that do not cover the print area.
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Index
A
Adhesive labels 17
C
Cable
interface 13
power 3, 9
Connecting your printer 13
D
DPI (dots per inch) 5
E
Energy Star 5
Envelopes
choosing 18
printing 18
F
Features 5
Fonts
using 14
P
Package contents 9
Paper
choosing 15
exit 16
installing 16
manual feed 17
sizes 15
Power
cable 3
rating 3
source 3
PPM (Pages per minute) 5
Printer components 8
Printer driver
installing 14
Protective sheet
removing 10
S
Safety 3
T
Toner
installing 11
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Oki Systems Company
Oki Systems (UK) Limited
550 Dundee Road
Slough Trading Estate
Slough
Berks. SL1 4LE
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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