Oki OKIPAGE10e User manual

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Quick Start Guide
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Quick
Start
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
OKIDATA assumes no responsibility for the results of errors
beyond its control. OKIDATA 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 endorsement by OKIDATA.
Copyright 1999 by OKIDATA. All rights reserved.
First edition, July, 1999.
Written and produced by the OKIDATA Training and
Publications Dept.
Please address any comments to:
Training and Publications Department
OKIDATA
2000 Bishops Gate Boulevard
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054-4620
http://www.okidata.com
OKIDATA is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry
Company, Ltd.; Marque déposé de Oki Electric Industry
Company, Ltd.; Marca Registrada, Oki Electric Industry
Company, Ltd.
OKIPAGE is a trademark of OKIAmerica, Inc.
ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency.
TrueType is a registered trademark ofApple Computer
Company.
Hewlett-Packard, HP, and PCL are registered trademarks of
Hewlett-Packard Company.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corp.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
in the U. S. and other countries.
Intellifont is a registered trademark of Compugraphic
Corporation.
Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corp.

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Year 2000 Compliance
All products currently sold by Okidata areYear 2000
Compliant. Each product contains information technology
that accurately processes date and time data between the
years 1999 and 2000, and carries no issue for the September
9, 1999 (9999) programming concern. These products, when
used in combination with products purchased from other
manufacturers, whose products properly exchange data and
time information, will accurately process the date and time.
All future products are committed to meeting the sameYear
2000 compliance.
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Okidata has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.

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Overview
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Quick Start Guide
Contents
Year 2000 Compliance ................................................... 3
Energy Star ..................................................................... 3
Setting Up Your Printer .......................................... 6
Selecting a Location forYour Printer ............................. 6
Visit the OKIDATA Web Site .......................................... 6
Checking the Contents................................................... 7
Remove the Image Drum Protective Paper..................... 8
Remove Protective Film ................................................. 8
Installing Toner .............................................................. 9
Loading Paper............................................................... 11
Using Legal Size Paper................................................. 11
Paper Exit Paths ............................................................ 12
Top Paper Exit .............................................................. 12
Rear Paper Exit ............................................................. 12
Choosing Paper ............................................................ 13
Printing the Demo and Menu Pages ............................. 14
Interfacing with your Computer......................... 14
Connecting the Cable................................................... 14
Turning on the Printer................................................... 15
Printer Software .................................................... 15
Printer Drivers ............................................................... 15
No CD-ROM Drive?...................................................... 16
Status Monitor .............................................................. 16
Windows 95,Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0........ 17
Installing the Driver and Status Monitor ..................... 17
Windows 3.x ................................................................. 18
Installing the Standard Driver and the Status Monitor 18
Using the Status Monitor ............................................. 19
Using the Printer Menu Setup ...................................... 20
Using Power Save to Minimize Warm-up Time ........... 21
Uninstall Printer Software............................................. 21
Windows 95, Windows 98 and NT 4.0 ......................... 21
Windows 3.x ................................................................. 22

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Setting Up Your
Printer
Selecting a Location for Your Printer
•A firm surface such as a table or desktop
•Space to open the cover and pull out the paper tray and
the rear output extender
•Air circulation around the printer to prevent overheating
(minimum of 4 inches)
•A nearby power source
•Room temperature of 50°to 90°F (10°to 32°C)
•Relative Humidity of 20-80%
•No direct sunlight
Visit the OKIDATA Web Site
http://www.okidata.com
for the latest information on:
•Product Guides
•Customer Support
•SoftwareDrivers
•Corporate Information
•Documentation

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Checking the Contents
Unpack your printer. The shipping box should contain:
1OKIPAGE 10e Printer (with image drum cartridge
installed)
2CD-ROM (includes printer drivers, software and User
Manual)
3Toner Cartridge
4Black plastic light-shield bag (to store image drum if you
need to ship the printer)
5Power Cord
6Warranty Registration Card
If you are missing anything, contact your dealer.

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Remove the Image Drum Protective
Paper
1Press the cover release button and lift the cover
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2Lift out the image drum cartridge. Do not touch the
drum’s green surface or remove the sponge.
!Only the OKIPAGE 10 and 12 Series Type 5 Image Drum will fit in this unit (Part# 40433305)
3Without turning the drum cartridge over, remove the
protective paper from the image drum.
4Reinstall the cartridge into the printer.
Remove Protective Film
Lift up the corner and peel the protective plastic film from
the operator panel.
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Installing Toner
1Remove the sponge.
2Unwrap the toner cartridge. Shake the cartridge to
distribute the toner.
!Only the OKIPAGE 10 and 12 Series Type 5 Toner Cartridge will fit in this unit (Part# 52109001)
3Peel tape off the bottom.
4Grasp the lock lever and place the left side of the toner
cartridge under the end tab.

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5Lower the right side into the toner well, aligning the lock
lever slot with the ridge in the drum cartridge.
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6When the cartridge is in place, push the lock lever forward
until it stops.
7Lower the printer cover and press firmly to close.

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Loading Paper
1Slide the tray out of the printer.
!The paper gauge (1) indicates how much paper remains in the tray; you don’t have to slide the tray out to check.
2Adjust the tray guides for the correct paper size.
3Fan a stack of paper and place it in the tray under the tabs.
Do not fill above the “PAPER FULL” mark.
!Recommended paper weight for the tray is 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2).
4Place the tray into the printer then push closed until the
tray locks in place.
Using Legal Size Paper
To load legal size paper, open out the tray extender and
adjust the rear paper guide.

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Paper Exit Paths
Two paper exit options are available. Select the paper path
that is appropriate for the media you are using.
Top Paper Exit
Use the top paper exit for most printing jobs.
•Printed pages exit face down
•Pages are stacked in the order printed
•Exit bin holds 150 sheets of 20-lb. paper
1Pull the front exit extender forward.
2Lift out the support bar.
!Don’t change paper paths while printing
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− paper jam
may occur.
Rear Paper Exit
The rear paper exit tray provides a straighter paper path. Use
rear exit when printing on heavy paper, envelopes, labels, and
transparencies.
•Printed pages exit face up in reverse order
•Maximum output is 50 sheets of 20-lb. paper
•Use rear exit for printing on heavy paper, envelopes,
labels, transparencies or odd size paper
1Pull out the rear exit extender until it locks in place.
2Lift out the support bar.

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To return to the top exit, close the rear support bar and push
therearexit extender firmly back inplace, paper will then exit
into the top bin.
!See OperatingYour Printer in the User’s Guide for information on using special print media.
Choosing Paper
•For best results, use paper that is smooth and of high
quality.
•Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use
it, and keep it away from moisture or other conditions
that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
•Avoid printing on both sides of the paper for more than a
few pages, or preprinted documents that have been in a
photocopier.
•Try paper before you buy it in quantity.
!See OperatingYour Printer in the User’s Guide for information on using recycled print media.
When purchasing paper, use the following specifications for
best results:
Basic Weight
Paper cassette: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2
Manual feed: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120.5 g/m2)
Composition
100% chemical wood pulp and/or cotton fiber
Fusing Compatibility
Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions
when heated to 392°F. (200°C)

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Printing the Demo and Menu Pages
With the printer powered up but off line, press down on the
printer’s operator panel switch for two seconds. The printer
then prints the demo page and the menu page.
Interfacing with your Computer
Your printer has a high-speed,bi-directional parallel IEEE 1284
interfaceport.Purchase a cable markedIEEE 1284 compliant.
TocomplywithFCCregulations,the cablemust be shielded
andULandCSAapproved.Consult yourPC manualfor details
on cable requirements and interface ports on your computer.
!OKIDATA has tested and approved the following bi- directional cable: Part Number 70000803. See Service
and Support in the User’s Guide for purchasing
information.
Connecting the Cable
Make sure the printer and computer are off.
1Insert the printer end of the cable firmly into the proper
connector on the back of the printer. Fasten the cable to
the printer securely.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the proper connector
on your computer. Fasten the cable securely to your
computer.

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Turning on the Printer
1Make sure the printer is off.
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2Plug the cord into the printer first, then into a grounded
outlet.
3Turn the printer on. It takes about 10 seconds for the
printer to initialize and warm up, and for the Ready light
on the operator panel to turn on, indicating the printer is
ready to receive data.
Printer Software
The CD-ROM provided with your printer includes printer
drivers and the on-screen printer status monitor and operator
panel required to use all the OKIPAGE 10e features. Follow
the steps in this guide to install the appropriate driver on your
computer system.
Printer Drivers
Printer drivers must be installed so your software application
can communicate with your printer and support all of its
features.
TheOKIPAGE 10eCD-ROMincludes printer drivers for
printing in the following Windows environments:
•Windows 95
•Windows 98
•Windows 3.x
•Windows NT 4.0
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No CD-ROM Drive?
If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, there are three ways you
can get access to a printer driver:
1Visit the Okidata web site at http://www.okidata.com and
download the printer drivers.
2If you can locate a CD-ROM drive on another system, you
can use the CD-ROM to create diskettes.
−Close all open applications.
−Insert the OKIPAGE 10e CD into the CD-ROM drive.
−Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, then
click Run.
−Enter d:\install (assuming “d” is the location of the CD
ROM drive). Click OK.
The OKI Menu Installer Setup window appears.
−Click Create Diskettes to create your diskette.
3Order a 3.5" diskette kit. It contains a Windowsdriver
that will allow you to use your printer. Follow the
instructions in the README.TXT file on the diskette to
install it. To obtain a set of diskettes, call 1-888-232-8530
and request the appropriate set.
Windows 3.1 MS 10691/0699
Windows 95 MS 10692/0699
Windows 98 MS 10693/0699
Status Monitor
The status monitor program allows you to monitor and
configure an OKIPAGE 10e that is connected to your parallel
port. In addition to displaying printer status messages, the
status monitor provides remote access to the printer’s
operator panel.

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Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 4.0
Installing the Driver and Status Monitor
To install the printer driver and on-screen status monitor:
1Close all open applications.
2Insert the OKIPAGE 10e CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, then click
Run.
4Enter d:\install (assuming “d” is the location of your CD
ROM drive). Click OK.
The OKI Menu Installer Setup window appears.
Click Printer Software to continue the installation.
5 Welcome window appears. Click Next.
6 LicenseAgreement appears. Click Yes.
7 Destination window appears. Click Next.
8 Select Program Folder window appears. Click Next.
9 Port Selection Folder window appears. Select printer port
and click Next. Installation begins. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
10When prompted, click Finish to complete the installation.
11Restart Windows.
12Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, then
choose Programs→→
→→
→OKIPAGE 10e. From the submenu,
click Electronic Registration,WindowsStatusMonitor,
or Readme.txt to see any of these programs.
!To register your printer online, visit the OKIDATAWeb Site at http://www.okidata.com.

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Windows 3.x
Installing the Standard Driver and the
Status Monitor
1Insert the disc into your CD-ROM drive.
2Close all open applications.
3Click File→→
→→
→Run.
4Enter d:\install (assuming “d” is the location of your CD
ROM drive). Click OK.
The OKI Menu Installer Setup window appears.
Click Printer Software to continue the installation.
5 Welcome window appears. Click Next.
6 LicenseAgreement appears. Click Yes.
7 Destinationwindow appears. Click Next.
8 Select Program Folder window appears. Click Next.
9 Port Selection Folder window appears. Select printer port
and click Next. Installation begins. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
10When prompted, click Finish to complete the installation.

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11Restart Windows.
12Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, then
choose Programs→→
→→
→OKIPAGE 10e. From the submenu,
click ElectronicRegistration, Windows StatusMonitor,
or Readme.txt to see any of these programs.
!To register your printer online, visit the OKIDATAWeb Site at http://www.okidata.com.
Using the Status Monitor
With the status monitor open, printer status messages pop-up
on your computer screen, and printer menu settings can be
modified using the on-screen operator panel.
!Printer features selected in your application software will override settings in the on-screen operator panel.
Three tabs include the following information:
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•Printer State - (shown here) shows the printer status and
current job status.
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•Printer Setup – gives you access to the Printer Setup
dialog (printer driver control).
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•Preferences - sets the behavior and appearance of the
status monitor.
Click the Help button for a description of each feature.
Refer to the User Manual for information on status monitor
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Using the Printer Menu Setup
The printer menu setup is designed to perform as an
interactive software “front panel” for accessing the printer’s
menu from your computer. To invoke the printer menu setup,
open the status monitor, click the printer setup tab, then click
the Printer Menu button. Click the Help button for an
explanation of each feature.
!Printer features set in your application software will override printer menu settings.
Click on the appropriate tab to see the menu settings.
(1) Set Raster Buffer, Font Protection.
(2) Reset menu, drum count, print menu, interface.
(3) Set display language, page placement, and print
position.
(4)Access printer hardware and firmware
information.
(5) Select paper source, weight, size, transparencies.
(6) Adjust lines per page, orientation, edit size, and
select emulation (PCL, IBM, EPSON).
(7) Set print output quality, darkness setting.
(8) Set power save, toner save.
(9) Print demo page, font page, menu settings,
cleaning page.