Page 2 The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the Oki Data web site http://www.okidata.com Copyright ©...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Printer Overview........
Page 4 Factors That Affect the Appearance of Printed Documents . . . 145 Differences between the Range of Colors a Monitor or Printer Can Re- produce..........145...
Page 5 Additional Information ....... 324 Network Printer Status Utility ......324 Installing The Network Printer Status Utility .
Page 6: Notes, Cautions, Etc
Notes, Cautions, etc. A note appears like this. A note provides additional information to supplement the main text which helps you to use and understand the product. An important message appears like this. An important message provides supplemental information which can prevent potential problems.
Page 7: Introduction
• Up to 24 pages per minute in black and white. • 600 dpi (dots per inch) print resolution. • Single Pass Color Digital LED technology. • Model C5400: PCL 5C, Epson FX and IBM ProPrinter emulations. Model C5400n: Postscript emulation; PCL 5C, Epson FX and IBM ProPrinter emulations.
Page 8: Printer Overview
Printer Overview Front View Output Stacker, face down Standard printed copy delivery point. Holds up to 250 sheets of 20-lb. US Bond (75 g/m²) paper. Operator Panel Menu driven operator controls and LCD display panel (can be changed to show different languages: see page 8).
Page 9: Rear View
(75 g/m²) paper When the rear paper stacker is folded down, paper exits the printer through the rear of the printer and is stacked here face up. This is mainly used for heavy print media. When used in conjunction with the Multi-Purpose Tray, the paper path through the printer is essentially straight.
Page 10: Changing The Display Language
LANGUAGE Press ENTER. Press MENU language you wish to select. Press ENTER to select this language. Press ON LINE to exit the menu and return the printer to standby. repeatedly until you see repeatedly until you see – and/or MENU repeatedly until you see the Introduction •...
Page 11: Media Recommendations
Media Recommendations Your printer can handle a variety of print media, including a range of paper weights and sizes, transparencies, labels and envelopes. This section provides general advice on choice and use of media. Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.
Page 12: Media Types
– 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 • 10 ® Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US Bond (90...
Page 13: Envelopes
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.
Page 14: Labels
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. • Labels should cover the entire carrier sheet.
Page 15: Media: Tray 1 And Optional Tray 2
Media: Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 Media Sizes: Trays 1 & 2 Paper size Letter (8½ x 11'') Legal-14 (8½ x 14'') Legal-13.5 (8½ x 13.5'') Legal-13 (8½ x 13'') Executive (7¼ x 10½'') A4 (210 x 297 mm) S, D A5 (145 x 210 mm) S, D A6 (105 x 148 mm) S B5 (182 x 257 mm) S, D...
Page 16: Auto Switching
• 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.
Page 17: Media Sizes: Multi-Purpose Tray
Media Sizes: Multi-Purpose Tray Paper size Letter (8½ x 11'') Legal-14 (8½ x 14'') Legal-13.5 (8½ x 13.5'') Legal-13 (8½ x 13'') Executive (7¼ x 10½'') A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (145 x 210 mm) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Envelopes (COM-10) Custom: min.
Page 18: Top Exit (Face Down Stacker)
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.
Page 19: Loading Paper
• 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. Remove the paper tray from the printer. NOTE Loading Paper • 17...
Page 20 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). Load paper print side down, making sure the rear stopper (1) and paper guides (2) are snug against the paper.
Page 21 NOTE Load letterhead paper face down, with the top edge aimed towards the front of the printer. Gently close the paper tray. Loading Paper • 19...
Page 22 To prevent paper jams: • Do not leave space between the paper and the guides and rear stopper. • Do not overfill the paper tray. Capacity depends on the type of paper stock. • Do not load damaged paper. • Do not load paper of different sizes or types at the same time.
Page 23: Multi-Purpose (Mp) Tray
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray NOTE The MP Tray will take a stack of media about 3/8'' (10 mm) high, equivalent to about 10 envelopes or 50 transparencies. Do not exceed the 3/8'' (10 mm) media stack height. Open the MP Tray. Loading Paper •...
Page 24 (Optional duplex unit must be installed.) Envelopes: load print side up (flap down) with top edge to the • left and short edge into the printer. Do not select duplex print- ing on envelopes. Loading Paper • 22...
Page 25 Press the blue tray latch ( ) toward the paper stack to lift the paper platform into the feed position. Loading Paper • 23...
Page 26: Menu Functions
LCD window. Many of these settings can be overridden by settings in the Windows printer drivers. However, several of the driver settings can be left at “Printer Setting,” which will then default to the settings entered in...
Page 27: For Example
6. When the setting you wish to use appears on the display, press ENTER. An asterisk (*) appears next to the setting, and the setting flashes. To finish: a. If you are through making settings in the menu, press ON LINE to engage the setting and exit the menu.
Page 28 Press ENTER to select the new setting: DUPLEX An asterisk appears on the second line of the display. Press ON LINE to engage the new setting and to exit the menu. The printer returns to standby mode. Menu Functions • 26...
Page 29: Summary Of Menu Defaults
Summary of Menu Defaults Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu † PRINT JOBS MENU INFORMATION MENU † SHUTDOWN MENU PRINT MENU Menu Defaults Item ENTER PASSWORD...
Page 30: Media Menu
Menu Defaults (continued) Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu MEDIA MENU COLOR MENU Item EDIT SIZE TRAY1 PAPERSIZE TRAY1 MEDIATYPE TRAY1 MEDIAWEIGHT †...
Page 31 Menu Defaults (continued) Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu COLOR MENU (CONT.) SYS CONFIG MENU Item K HIGHLIGHT K MID-TONE K DARK C DARKNESS M DARKNESS Y DARKNESS...
Page 32 Menu Defaults (continued) Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu SYS CONFIG MENU (CONT.) PCL EMULATION PPR EMULATION Item JAM RECOVERY ERROR REPORT LANGUAGE FONT SOURCE FONT NO.
Page 33 Menu Defaults (continued) Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu PPR EMULATION (CONT.) FX EMULATION PARALLEL MENU Item LF FUNCTON LINE LENGTH FORM LENGTH TOF POSITION LEFT MARGIN...
Page 34: Network Menu
Menu Defaults (continued) Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu USB MENU NETWORK MENU Item ACK WIDTH ACK/BUSY TIMING I-PRIME OFFLINE RECEIVE SOFT RESET SPEED OFFLINE RECEIVE...
Page 35 Menu Defaults (continued) Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu † MEMORY MENU † DISK MAINTENANCE † SYS ADJUST MENU MAINTENANCE MENU Item HUB LINK SETTING RECEIVE BUF SIZE...
Page 36: Usage Menu
Menu Defaults (continued) Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu USAGE MENU USAGE MENU (CONT) Item TOTAL PAGE COUNT TRAY1 PAGE COUNT TRAY2 PAGE COUNT MPT PAGE COUNT COLOR PAGE COUNT...
Page 37: Printer Menus
Printer Menus This menu only appears if you have the optional Hard Disk Drive installed. Item ENTER PASSWORD **** SELECT JOB Print Jobs Menu Action NO JOBS ALL JOBS FILE NAME #1 … FILE NAME #n Menu Functions • 35...
Page 38: Information Menu
Action Explanation EXECUTE Prints the MenuMap (menu listing) with current settings shown. Information about your printer is also shown at the top of each MenuMap page. EXECUTE Prints a listing of the files stored in the flash memory and on the optional Hard Disk Drive (see “Hard Disk...
Page 39: Print Menu
Set to DISABLE if you do not wish the printer to check to see if the size paper loaded in the selected tray matches that required for the document...
Page 40: Mono-Print Speed
Explanation If you don’t need 600x1200DPI resolution, switch to 600DPI to print faster, to reduce the amount of printer memory and toner used. Reduces the amount of toner used for imaging. Toner saving gives lighter prints but is more economical.
Page 41 Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Item EDIT SIZE Print Menu (continued) Settings CASSETTE SIZE LETTER EXECUTIVE LEGAL14 LEGAL13.5 LEGAL13 A4, A5, A6, B5 CUSTOM COM-9 ENVELOPE COM-10 ENVELOPE MONARCH ENV DL ENVELOPE C5 ENVELOPE Menu Functions • 39 Explanation Sets the size of the printable page area to match the size...
Page 42: Media Menu
Defines the size of paper loaded in Tray 1. Defines the type of media loaded in Tray 1. This will help the printer to adjust its internal operating parameters, such as engine speed and fusing temperature. Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in the tray.
Page 43 Multi-Purpose Tray. Defines the type of media to be fed from the Multi-Purpose Tray so that the printer can adjust its internal parameters for the media. Defines the media weight to be fed from the Multi-Purpose Tray.
Page 44 Notes: • Factory default settings are shown in bold. • Menus/Items with an asterisk (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Hard Disk Drive, Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Item Y-DIMENSION Media Menu (continued) Settings 5 to 35.5 INCH Default = 11 INCH Menu Functions •...
Page 45: Color Menu
The printer automatically adjusts color balance and density at appropriate intervals, optimizing the printed output for bright white paper viewed in natural daylight conditions. The items on this menu provide a means of changing the default settings for special or particularly difficult print jobs.
Page 46 Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings C HIGHLIGHT -3 to + 3 in C MID-TONE increments of 1 C DARK Default = M HIGHLIGHT M MID-TONE M DARK Y HIGHLIGHT Y MID-TONE Y DARK K HIGHLIGHT K MID-TONE K DARK C DARKNESS -3 to + 3 in...
Page 47 Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings CMY 100% DISABLE DENSITY ENABLE CMYK CONVERSION Color Menu (continued) Explanation When enabled, black areas are produced using 100% C, M, and Y instead of black. This results in a glossier finish. Postscript emulation only.
Page 48: System Configuration Menu
Adjusts the time before the printer automatically switches into power saving mode. In this mode power consumption is reduced, but when a job is sent the printer will require a warm-up time of up to 1 minute before printing can begin.
Page 49 Change this to ON, if you wish the printer to print the error details when a Postscript emulation error occurs. Sets the language used for the display window and printed reports.
Page 50: Pcl Emulation Menu
ROM slot or additional fonts have been downloaded to the printer as permanent fonts. Sets the current default font number from the currently selected source: I = internal (resident font);...
Page 51: Symbol Set
PCL Emulation Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings SYMBOL SET PC-8, PC-8 Dan/Nor, PC-8 TK, PC-775, PC-850, PC- 852, PC-855, PC-857 TK, PC-858, PC-866, PC-869, PC-1004, Pi Font, Plska Mazvia, PS Math, PS Text, Roman-8, Roman-9, Roman Ext, Serbo Croat1, Serbo Croat2, Spanish, Ukrainian, VN Int'l, VN Math, VN US,...
Page 52 PCL Emulation Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings A4 PRINT 78 COLUMN WIDTH 80 COLUMN WHITE PAGE SKIP CR FUNCTION CR CR+LF LF FUNCTION LF+CR PRINT NORMAL MARGIN 1/5 INCH 1/6 INCH TRUE BLACK PEN WIDTH ADJUST Explanation If you are printing a letter...
Page 53 Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings CHARACTER 10 CPI PITCH 12 CPI 17 CPI 20 CPI PROPROTIONAL FONT 12CPI TO 20CPI CONDENSE 12CPI TO 12CPI CHARACTER SET 2 SET 1 PPR Emulation Menu Menu Functions • 51 bold Explanation Specifies character pitch...
Page 54 PPR Emulation Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings SYMBOL SET IBM-437, IBM-850, IBM-860, IBM-863, IBM-865, PC Set1, PC Ext US, PC Ext D/N, PC Set2 US, PC Set2 D/N, Roma3n-8, ISO L1, PC-8, PC-8 Dan/Nor, PC-850, Legal, ISO-2 IRV, ISO-4 UK, ISO-6 ASC, ISO-10 S/F, ISO-11 Swe, ISO-14 JASC,...
Page 55 PPR Emulation Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings ZERO Normal CHARACTER Slashed LINE PITCH 6 LPI 8 LPI WHITE PAGE SKIP CR FUNCTION CR+LF LF FUNCTION LF+CR LINE LENGTH 80 COLUMN 136 COLUMN 11 INCH FORM LENGTH 11.7 INCH 12 INCH...
Page 56 Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings CHARACTER 10 CPI PITCH 12 CPI 17 CPI 20 CPI PROPORTIONAL CHARACTER Set 2 SET 1 FX Emulation Menu Explanation Specifies character pitch (characters per inch). Specifies which Epson character set is used. Menu Functions •...
Page 57 FX Emulation Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings SYMBOL SET IBM-437, IBM-850, IBM- 860, IBM-863, IBM-865, PC Set1, PC Ext US, PC Ext D/ N, PC Set2 US, PC Set2 D/ N, Roman-8, ISO L1, PC-8, PC-8 Dan/Nor, PC-850, Legal, ISO-2 IRV, ISO-4 UK, ISO-6 ASC, ISO-10 S/F,...
Page 58 FX Emulation Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings ZERO NORMAL CHARACTER SLASHED LINE PITCH 6 LPI 8 LPI WHITE PAGE SKIP CR FUNCTION CR+LF LINE LENGTH 80 COLUMN 136 COLUMN FORM LENGTH 11 inch; 11.7 inch 12 inch TOF POSITION 0.0 increments...
Page 59: Parallel Menu
Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings PARALLEL ENABLE DISABLE ENABLE BI-DIRECTION DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE NARROW ACK WIDTH MEDIUM WIDE ACK IN ACK/BUSY TIMING BUSY ACK WHILE BUSY I-PRIME 3 MICRO SEC 50 MICRO SEC DISABLE OFF LINE DISABLE RECEIVE ENABLE...
Page 60: Network Menu
ON LINE button is pressed. The interface issues a BUSY signal only when the receive buffer is full. ENABLE allows your computer to identify the printer by its USB interface serial number. Network Menu Explanation Enables or disables this network protocol.
Page 61: Subnet Mask
Network Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings FRAME TYPE AUTO 802.2 802.3 ETHERNET II SNAP IP ADDRESS AUTO MANUAL IP ADDRESS xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default = 192.168.100.100 SUBNET MASK xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default = 255.255.255.000 GATEWAY xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ADDRESS Default = 192.168.100.254 INITIALIZE [EXECUTE]...
Page 62 Network Menu (continued) Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item Settings TELNET ENABLE DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE SNMP ENABLE DISABLE NORMAL SMALL HUB LINK AUTO SETTING NEGOTIATE 100BASE-TX FUL 100BASE-TX HALF 10BASE-T FULL 10BASE-T HALF Explanation Enables or disables Telnet config. facility.
Page 63 Administrator, or by someone who is knowledgeable in this area. This menu only appears if the optional Hard Disk Drive is installed in your printer. See “Hard Disk Drive” on page 140. Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item...
Page 64: System Adjust Menu
Note: Factory default settings are shown in Item X ADJUST Y ADJUST DUPLEX X ADJUST -2.00MILLIMETER TO DUPLEX Y ADJUST -2.00MILLIMETER TO PCL TRAY2 ID# PCL MP TRAY ID# DRUM CLEANING System Adjust Menu Settings -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.00 -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.00...
Page 65 Menu Functions • 63 bold Explanation Press ENTER to switch the printer to the Hexadecimal Dump mode in which all data received is printed in both Hexadecimal and ASCII format. To return to normal print mode, switch the printer off then on again.
Page 66: Maintenance Menu
At confirmation prompt, press ENTER to confirm save, or CANCEL. Change this setting to Disable if you do not want the printer to enter the power save mode after the specified time. Used for small adjustment when you experience faded print or light specks / streaking in monochrome printing on white paper.
Page 67: Usage Menu
This menu is for information only, and provides an indication of total usage of the printer and the expected life left in its consumable items. This is particularly useful if you do not have a full set of replacement consumables...
Page 68: Setting Color Tuning From The Front Panel
Setting Color Tuning from The Front Panel • In most cases, using Color Tuning is not necessary as the printer is optimized for color printing at its default settings. • Once you change these settings, they remain in effect until you go back in and change them.
Page 69 Print the Color Tuning Pattern: a. Make sure letter-size paper is loaded in the tray. b. Press repeatedly, until you see COLOR MENU c. Press ENTER. d. Press one or more times, until you see COLOR TUNING PRINT PATTERN e. Press ENTER. The Color Tuning Pattern prints and the display reads.
Page 70 Adjust the Cyan highlight color. a. Press ENTER to select the Cyan Highlight item. The second line of the display begins flashing. b. Press one or more times, until the new value you wish to use displays (e.g., +3). c. Press ENTER, to select the new value. An asterisk (*) appears at the right of the new selection.
Page 71 Press BACK to engage the setting. The second line stops flashing. Press Press ON LINE to save the new setting and return the printer to online status Print from your application. Repeat the above steps until you get the desired cyan color intensity.
Page 72: Replacing Consumables
Replacing Consumables • Toner Cartridge — Life expectancy approximately 3,000 pages for standard cartridges, 5,000 pages for high-capacity cartridges, assuming about 5% coverage, which means that 5% of the addressable dots in an image are printed with this color of toner. See “Toner Cartridge Replacement”...
Page 73: Toner Cartridge Replacement
* nnn: ZZZZ = 410: YELLOW Type Standard High Capacity 411: MAGENTA 412: CYAN 413: BLACK Toner Color Black, Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Replacing Consumables • 71 Oki Order # 42804504 42804503 42804502 42804501 42127404 42127403 42127402 42127401...
Page 74 Press the cover release and open the printer’s top cover fully. WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch. Replacing Consumables • 72...
Page 75 Pull the colored toner release lever on the cartridge to be replaced (here we are showing replacement of the black toner cartridge) towards the front of the printer. Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge and then pull the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end as shown.
Page 76 toner cartridge and discard it in accordance with your local regulations. Unpack the new toner cartridge and gently shake it from side to side to loosen and distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Replacing Consumables • 74...
Page 77 Remove the adhesive tape from the underside of the cartridge. Replacing Consumables • 75...
Page 78 Do not touch the toner release lever until the toner cartridge is installed in the image drum. If you do, it will open the toner release slot and spill toner. Holding the cartridge by its top center with the colored release lever to the right, insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the image drum, pushing it firmly against the spring on the drum unit.
Page 79 Lower the right end of the cartridge into the image drum unit, pressing it firmly down in place, then push the colored lock lever back to open the toner slot and lock it in place. The lever should move easily. If it does not, STOP! and push down on the toner cartridge to be sure that it is properly seated in the image drum, then press back on the lever again.
Page 80 Gently wipe the corresponding LED head surface with the LED lens cleaner supplied with the toner cartridge. Close and latch the top cover. Replacing Consumables • 78...
Page 81: Image Drum Replacement
Place two sheets of paper on your working surface to protect it. You will put the image drum and toner cartridge on the paper while replacing them. 351: MAGENTA 352: CYAN 353: BLACK Oki Order # 42126604 42126603 42126602 42126601 Replacing Consumables • 79...
Page 82 Press the cover release and open the top cover fully. WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. Replacing Consumables • 80...
Page 83 Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4): Lift the image drum, complete with its toner cartridge, out of the printer and put it down on one of the sheets of paper. Replacing Consumables • 81...
Page 84 Do not touch it and do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes. If the drum unit needs to be out of the printer for longer than this, please wrap the cartridge inside a black plastic bag to keep it away from light.
Page 85 Unpack the new image drum. CAUTION! Image drum handling: The image drum contains toner. To avoid spilling toner, be careful to keep it upright. Replacing Consumables • 83...
Page 86 Grasp the white tape tab and peel the tape off the drum. Remove the paper sheet, then the clear plastic film. Replacing Consumables • 84...
Page 87 If present, remove the silica gel pack. Place the image drum in the printer. Replacing Consumables • 85...
Page 88 Remove the orange drum seal. Install the toner cartridge in the image drum. Replacing Consumables • 86...
Page 89 Push back the toner cartridge lock lever. Gently wipe the corresponding LED with a lens cleaner pad or a soft cloth. Close and latch the top cover. Replacing Consumables • 87...
Page 90: Belt Unit Replacement
The belt unit is located under the four image drums. This unit requires replacement approximately every 50,000 pages. Press the cover release and open the top cover fully. If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. WARNING!
Page 91 (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! Lift each of the image drum units out of the printer and place them on a flat surface in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light.
Page 92 Locate the two blue locks (1) and the handle (2). Turn the two locks about 45° counterclockwise to release the belt. Replacing Consumables • 90...
Page 93 Pull up the handle and lift the belt unit out of the printer. Unpack the new belt unit and hold it with the blue handle toward the front of the printer. Place the drive gear at the back of the belt unit in the gear at the left rear corner of the printer, and lower the belt unit into the printer.
Page 94 Turn the two belt locks about 45° clockwise to secure the belt unit in place. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer (1 = Cyan, 2 = Magenta, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black): Replacing Consumables • 92...
Page 95 Close and latch the top cover. Replacing Consumables • 93...
Page 96: Fuser Replacement
A warning label clearly indicates the area. If in doubt, switch the printer off and wait at least 10 minutes for the fuser to cool before opening the printer cover. WARNING!
Page 97 Press the cover release and open the printer’s top cover fully. Pull the two blue fuser lock levers (1) towards the front of the printer. Replacing Consumables • 95...
Page 98 Holding the fuser by its handle, lift the fuser out of the printer. If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface which will not be damaged by heat. After letting the fuser cool down, discard it.
Page 99 Holding the new fuser by the handle, with the fuser pressure release lever (1) on the right, lower the fuser into the printer. Push the two blue retaining levers (1) toward the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place.
Page 100 Close and latch the top cover. Replacing Consumables • 98...
Page 101: Clearing Paper Jams
When a jam occurs, the printer immediately stops, and the LCD display indicates the area where the first sheet is jammed. All jammed sheets must be removed in order to restore the printer to normal operation. Once you clear a jam and close the cover, you may see a new jam message indicating an additional jammed sheet which must be cleared.
Page 102: Jam 382
Jam 382 OPEN TOP COVER 382: PAPER JAM Open the top cover. Gently pull the sheet out. • If the sheet does not come out easily, go to the next step. • If the sheet does come out, close the cover. Lower the rear exit tray.
Page 103 Pull out the jammed sheet. Important! WARNING! The fuser may be HOT! If the sheet is difficult to remove, it is partially jammed in the fuser. To get it out, reach around the top cover and press down on the fuser pressure release lever ( ) before pulling the sheet out.
Page 104 Close the rear exit. Close the top cover. Clearing Paper Jams • 102...
Page 105: Jam 381
Jam 381 OPEN TOP COVER 381: PAPER JAM Press the cover release and open the printer’s top cover fully. Clearing Paper Jams • 103...
Page 106 (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. Clearing Paper Jams • 104...
Page 107 • Do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes. • If the image drum must be out of the printer for longer than 5 minutes, place the image drum inside a black plastic bag or carefully place it in a drawer or cabinet to keep it away from light.
Page 108 Remove any sheets of paper on the belt unit. CAUTION! Do not use any sharp or abrasive objects to separate sheets from the belt. This may damage the belt surface. Clearing Paper Jams • 106...
Page 109 NOTE Warning! If the printer has been printing, the fuser will be HOT! To remove a sheet trapped in the fuser, grasp the edge of the sheet, push the fuser pressure release lever (1) towards the front and down, and lift out the sheet. Then let go of the fuser pressure release lever.
Page 110 Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer, being careful to place them in the proper sequence (1=Cyan, 2 = Magenta, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black): Close the top cover. Clearing Paper Jams • 108...
Page 111: Jam 372 And 380
Jam 372 and 380 OPEN FRONT COVER : PAPER JAM nnn = 372 or 380. Lift the front cover release and pull open the front cover. Remove any jammed sheets. Clearing Paper Jams • 109...
Page 112 Close the front cover. Clearing Paper Jams • 110...
Page 113: Jam 370, 373 And 383
Jam 370, 373 and 383 OPEN DUPLEX COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 370, 373, 383 Press the duplex cover release and open the duplexer cover. Clearing Paper Jams • 111...
Page 114 Remove any jammed sheets. Clearing Paper Jams • 112...
Page 115: Jam 371
Close the duplex unit cover. Jam 371 OPEN DUPLEX COVER 371: PAPER JAM Turn off the printer. Pull out the duplexer. Clearing Paper Jams • 113...
Page 116 Pull the duplexer lid to unlock it. Open the lid and remove the jammed sheet. Clearing Paper Jams • 114...
Page 117 Close the lid and push it back to lock it in place. Push the duplexer back into the printer. Turn on the printer Clearing Paper Jams • 115...
Page 118: Jam 391 And 392
Jam 391 and 392 OPEN FRONT COVER nnn: PAPER JAM OPEN FRONT COVER 392: PAPER JAM Pull out the appropriate tray (391 = Tray 1, 392 = Optional Tray 2) and remove any sheet jammed as it exited the tray. Clearing Paper Jams •...
Page 119 Open the front cover. Remove any jammed sheets. Close the front cover. Clearing Paper Jams • 117...
Page 120: Jam 390
Jam 390 CHECK MP TRAY 390: PAPER JAM If the Sheet Has Just Begun to Enter the Printer Gently pull the sheet out of the printer. If the Sheet Can’t Easily Be Pulled Out from the Front Lift the front cover release and pull open the front cover.
Page 121 Remove any jammed sheets. Close the front cover. Clearing Paper Jams • 119...
Page 122: Troubleshooting
What to Do Open the top cover and make sure the indicated toner is there and properly seated in the printer: C = Cyan, Y = Yellow, M = Magenta, K = Black. Reduce the size of the document. If this...
Page 123 Open the top cover and check to be sure that the fuser unit is properly seated in the printer and that the lock levers are pushed all the way toward the back of the printer: Clear the jam: see “Jam 390”...
Page 124 The optional hard disk drive has no more memory available. Tray 1 is not installed in the printer. Tray 1 is not properly installed in the printer. Job Accounting is being used and a print job was...
Page 125 Clear the jam: see page 108 Clear the jam: see page 99, ff. Make sure you have a replacement unit on hand. Shut the printer off, then turn it back on. If the message still appears, check with your network administrator.
Page 126 What to Do ON-LINE Press Reprocess and resend the print job. Reprocess and resend the job to the printer. Try reducing the size of the print file being sent. Replace the indicated toner: 410: Y = Yellow 411 M = Magenta...
Page 127 Troubleshooting • 125 What to Do Write down the message including the error number “nnn,” then call your authorized Oki Data Service Dealer for service. Note : If you see a series of octets containing letters and numbers scrolling...
Page 128: Problem Solving
The paper is creased or wrinkled. The paper is not aligned correctly. Paper doesn’t feed. Paper jam has been cleared, but printer does not print. Possible cause The top cover has not remained open until all paper jams have been cleared.
Page 129 Insufficient free space on hard disk. Printer driver is incorrectly configured. Remedy Upgrade the application. Close all other applications. Correct or recreate the file. Increase computer’s memory. Delete unnecessary files. Correctly configure printer driver. Troubleshooting • 127...
Page 130 Printer requests paper size change to continue printing. Possible cause Paper loaded in tray is different size from that formatted in software application. The power is on, but the printer does not go online. Possible cause Bad connection Print processing does not start. Possible cause Printer error Print processing cancels.
Page 131: Computer Interface Problems
Configure again from the beginning. procedure was not correctly followed or cancelled. Parallel cable is Reconnect or try another cable. disconnected or faulty. A converter, buffer Test by connecting printer and computer directly. or extension cable is being used. Troubleshooting • 129...
Page 132 Configuration procedure was not correctly followed or cancelled. USB cable is disconnected or faulty. A USB hub is being used. The printer cannot be used with a USB hub. The USB cable is installed in the Ethernet port. NOTE Remedy Use USB cable to specification Ver.1.1.
Page 133 Remedy Change parallel transmission mode (see “Problem Solving” on page 126). is displayed. is displayed. Remedy In the printer menu settings, enable the Parallel interface ( PARALLEL MENU ) or the USB interface ( ENABLE → ENABLE Turn on the printer.
Page 134: Print Quality Problems
Change toner cartridge. Change image drum. Longitudinal fading Possible cause LED head is dirty. Toner is low. Paper is unsuitable for printer. Faint printing Possible cause The toner cartridge is incorrectly installed. Toner is low. The paper is moist. Paper is unsuitable for printer.
Page 135 113 mm, the fuser roller is damaged. Change the fuser (see “Fuser Replacement” on page 93). Remove the image drum from the printer and store it in a dark place for several hours. If this does not work, replace the image drum (see “Image Drum Replacement”...
Page 136 Blurred letter edges Possible cause LED is dirty. Cannot print desired color because toner is low. One side of printed pages appears blurred Possible cause Top cover is not properly closed. One or more of the toner cartridges is not seated properly. Toner rubs off when you rub the printed surface.
Page 137: Miscellaneous Problems
Check the inside of the printer and remove any such objects. Press the left and right sides of the top cover. Remedy In the printer menu settings, set power save to a higher value to increase the length of time before entering power save mode ( →...
Page 138: Parallel Transmission Mode: Windows Only
The parallel port supports IEEE-1284 and ECP 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, enter the printer's Parallel Menu and change the ECP setting to Disable.
Page 139: Options
RAM Memory (Oki 70043001, 70043101, 70043201) The basic printer comes equipped with 64 MB of main memory. This can be upgraded with an additional memory board containing • 64 MB (Oki 70043001) • 128 MB (Oki 70043101) •...
Page 140: Second Paper Tray
Second Paper Tray (Oki 42158511) The second paper tray takes: • Up to 530 sheets of 20-lb. paper. • All the same size media as Tray 1 except A6. • Paper weight range 16 to 47 lbs. US Bond (33 to 98 lbs Index, 60 to 177 g/m metric).
Page 141: Duplex Unit
Duplex Unit (Oki 42158411) The duplex unit adds the function of two sided printing and enables booklet printing. The duplex unit slides straight into the rear of the printer and requires no tools to install. The duplex unit handles: • Paper sizes letter, legal-14, legal-13.5, legal-13, A4, A5, B5, and custom (width 5.8"...
Page 142: Hard Disk Drive
Proof and Print or Secure Print features. It is required • If you wish to use the printer’s Store to Hard Disk Drive feature. • If you wish to use the Print Job Accounting software (Model C5400n only) with the printer when it is installed on a network.
Page 143: Specifications
600 dpi or 600 x 1200 dpi Emulations Postscript 3 emulation PCL 5c Epson FX IBM Pro Printer III XL Environmental Temperature • Operating: 50 to 90°F (10 to 32°C) • Storage (packed up): -14 to 110°F (-10 to 43 °C) •...
Page 144 Top Exit (Face Down Stacker): 250 sheets 20-lb. 75 g/m² paper Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker): 100 sheets 20-lb. 75 g/m² Printer life 420,000 pages or 5 years, whichever comes first Duty cycle Maximum: 50,000 pages per month at 5% duty cycle...
Page 145: Windows
Black Printing _________________ Normally, the printer will print black using all four toner colors. If you are doing a lot of black-only printing, you can set the printer to use only black toner. To Select Black Printing for a Particular Job in the PCL Driver: Click on the driver’s Color tab as you print the job:...
Page 146 To Select Black Printing as The Default in the PCL Driver: → Click Start Settings Windows XP]. Right-click the printer name and: a. Windows 98/Me: select Properties, then click b. Windows 2000/XP: select Properties, then click Preferences. c. Windows NT 4.0: select On the Color tab, click...
Page 147: General Information
Factors That Affect the Appearance of Printed Documents If you wish to manually adjust the color settings in your printer driver, please be aware that color reproduction is a complex topic, and there are many factors to take into consideration. Some of the most important factors are listed below.
Page 148 Printer driver color settings The driver settings for Manual color can change the appearance of a print. There are several options available to help match the printed colors with those displayed on screen.
Page 149: How Your Software Application Displays Color
How Your Software Application Displays Color ® ® Some graphics applications such as CorelDRAW or Adobe ® Photoshop may display color differently from "office" applications ® such as Microsoft Word. Please see your application’s on-line help or user manual for more information. Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color.
Page 150: Choosing A Color Matching Method
Typically CMYK documents are only supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. Matching Photographic Images RGB only Oki Color Matching is a generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Windows: Color Printing • 148 NOTE...
Page 151: Matching Specific Colors (E.g., A Company Logo): Rgb Only
Matching Specific Colors (e.g., a Company logo): RGB only • Option 1: Select Oki Color Matching, and the sRGB setting on the Color tab in the PCL or Postscript emulation driver. • Option 2: For Postscript emulation print jobs: Select Postscript Color Matching using the Absolute Colorimetric option on the Color tab in the printer driver.
Page 152: Color Matching: Postscript Emulation Driver
Color matching: Postscript emulation driver NOTE Model C5400n only. The Postscript emulation driver color matching options are found: • Windows 98 and Me: on the Graphics tab in the driver: Windows: Color Printing • 150...
Page 153 To change the Postscript emulation Color Matching options for a particular print job: Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer. Print a. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Properties. b. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 154: Color Matching Options: Windows Me And 98
When a document is printed, a conversion takes place from the document’s color to the printer color. The rendering intents are essentially a set of rules that determine how this color conversion takes place.
Page 155: Color Matching Options: Windows 2000, Xp And
Using ICC Profiles a. Not Windows NT 4. Oki Color Matching This is Oki’s proprietary color matching system, and affects RGB data only. • Perceptual settings are best for printing photographic images. • Vivid or Digital Camera settings produce brightest colors.
Page 156 Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are printed without any modification, and only colors that fall outside the gamut (set) of printable colors are modified. Postscript Color Matching This uses Postscript Color Rendering Dictionaries built into the printer, and affects both RGB and CMYK data.
Page 157 This option simulates what the output will look like on a printing press using the ink types SWOP, Euroscale or Toyo. If using CMYK Ink Simulation, it is recommended that you switch off all other Printer Color Matching. Select the No Color Matching option under the Color Match option in the printer driver.
Page 158 Under “Color Profiles currently associated with this printer,” you should see the names of profiles that match your printer model. If you do not see any profiles associated with the driver, click “Add…” and locate the ICC profiles for your printer.
Page 159: Color Matching: Pcl Driver
RGB data. If you are printing CMYK data, we recommend you use the Postscript emulation driver (optional on Model C5400). The PCL driver color matching options are found on the Color tab in the driver: Windows: Color Printing • 157...
Page 160 • sRGB Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are printed without any modification, and only colors that fall outside the printable colors are modified.
Page 161 To change the PCL driver’s color matching defaults from the Windows Control Panel: → Click Start Settings Windows XP]. Right-click the printer name and choose Click Printing Preferences Click the tab and make your changes. Color To change the PCL Color Matching options for a particular print...
Page 162: The Print Color Swatch Utility
The Windows PCL emulation printer driver contains settings for many of the same items as are found in the operator panel menus. Where items in the printer driver are the same as those in the operator panel menus, and you print documents from Windows, the settings in the Windows printer driver will override those items in the operator panel menus.
Page 163: Windows 98/M E /Xp/Nt 4.0
• Storing Print Files to the Hard Disk Drive (see page 186) • Printing Posters (see page 191) Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 161...
Page 164 N-Up Printing (Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet) 98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the PCL printer, then: Print a. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Properties. b. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 165 Printing custom Page Sizes 98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 The printer media size for the tray you’re using must be manually set in the driver to the custom paper size before use (range 3½'' to 8½'' [89 to 216 mm] wide x 5'' to 14'' [127 to 356 mm] long).
Page 166 5. On the Setup tab, under Media, select Size drop-down list. Define the custom size in the dialog box which appears, then click OK. You may see a conflict. If you do, click automatically make the needed changes to correct for the conflict.
Page 167 User Defined Size To save the setting for future use: • Click Paper Feed Options • Select the unit, then enter the relevant information Width name under • Click • Click The Custom Page Size is added to the bottom of the Paper Size list.
Page 168 (default settings): → • Click Start and Faxes • Right click the appropriate printer name, then select Properties • Click Printing Preferences • Follow steps 3, etc., below. Note that the Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs.
Page 169 3. On the Job Options under Quality: = high resolution, slower speed: choose this one for opti- • Fine mum results when printing graphics. = medium resolution, medium speed: the default. • Normal = low resolution, fast speed: choose this one for drafts or •...
Page 170 Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides of The Paper) 98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 The optional duplex unit must be installed in the printer and enabled before duplex printing can be carried out. (See the instructions supplied with the duplex unit.) •...
Page 171 On the tab, under Setup Short Edge Click Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Windows XP: click Print. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 169 , select 2-Sided Printing Long Edge...
Page 172: Printing Booklets
Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the PCL printer, then: Print a. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Properties. b. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 173 On the tab, under Setup drop-down list. Click , enter your settings, and click Options Click Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Windows XP: click Print. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 171 , select Finishing Mode in the Booklet...
Page 174: Printing Watermarks
Printing Watermarks 98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the PCL printer, then: Print a. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Properties. b. Windows XP: click Preferences. On the...
Page 175 To create a new watermark or edit an existing watermark: • Click the • Enter the text for the watermark and select the font, size, angle, etc., to be used. • Click The new watermark appears in the Watermark list. If you wish to print the watermark only on the first page of the document, select Click...
Page 176 However, printers with a hard disk drive will provide greater performance. If your software application has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. The following instructions explain how to select collating using the printer driver.
Page 177 On the Job Options copies required and select Click Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Windows XP: click Print. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 175 tab, under Job Type Collate , enter the number of...
Page 178: Proof And Print
Proof and print allows printing of a single copy of a document for checking before printing multiple copies of the same document. • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer and enabled, to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing.
Page 179 On the Job Options In the dialog box which appears, enter a password (PIN) of your choice, then click appears, click Enter the number of copies and select click Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Windows XP: click The document is processed to a print file and stored on the hard disk drive.
Page 180: Print Jobs Menu
Printing The Additional Copies Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 181 Deleting The Document If the proof is not ready for printing, the job must be deleted from the printer: Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password,...
Page 182 Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. NOTE An alternative method of printing or deleting the remaining copies of the document is to use the Storage Device Manager. Please refer to the On-line help for Storage Device Manager. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver •...
Page 183 • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer and enabled to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing. • If the hard disk memory is insufficient for the spooled data, copy printed.
Page 184 Windows XP: click Print. The document is processed to a print file and stored on the hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 182...
Page 185 Printing A Confidential Document from The Front Panel Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 186 Deleting The Confidential Document Before Printing It Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 187 7. Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. NOTE An alternative method of printing or deleting the document is to use the Storage Device Manager. Please refer to the On-line help for Storage Device Manager. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 185...
Page 188 • Store to Hard Disk may not be available in some software applications. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the PCL printer, then: Print a. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click Properties. b. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 189 Windows XP: click Print. The document is processed to a print file and stored on the hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 187...
Page 190 To Print A Stored Document Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 191 To Delete A Stored Document from The Hard Disk Drive Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 192 Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. NOTE An alternative method of printing or deleting the remaining copies of the document is to use the Storage Device Manager. Please refer to the On-line help for Storage Device Manager. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver •...
Page 193 Then the separate sheets are combined to produce a poster. It is only available with the PCL printer driver Open the file in your application and select In the...
Page 194: Windows 2000
• Storing Print Files to the Hard Disk Drive (see page 215) • Printing Posters (see page 220) Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 192...
Page 195 N-Up Printing (Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet) 2000 Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the PCL printer. Print On the tab, under Setup number of pages per sheet in the drop-down list. To set...
Page 196 Printing Custom Page Sizes 2000 The printer media size for the tray you’re using must be manually set in the driver to the custom paper size before use (range 3½'' to 8½'' [89 to 216 mm] wide x 5'' to 14'' [127 to 356 mm] long).
Page 197 5. On the Setup tab, under Media, select Size drop-down list. Define the custom size in the dialog box which appears, then click OK. You may see a conflict. If you do, click automatically make the needed changes to correct for the conflict.
Page 198 User Defined Size To save the setting for future use: • Click Paper Feed Options • Select the unit, then enter the relevant information Width name under • Click • Click The Custom Page Size is added to the bottom of the Paper Size list.
Page 199 If you wish to change the settings to apply to all jobs (default settings): → • Click Start • Right click the appropriate printer name, then select Properties • Click Printing Preferences • Follow steps 3, etc., below. Note that the Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs.
Page 200 3. On the Job Options under Quality: = high resolution, slower speed: choose this one for opti- • Fine mum results when printing graphics. = medium resolution, medium speed: the default. • Normal = low resolution, fast speed: choose this one for drafts or •...
Page 201 Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides of The Paper) 2000 The optional duplex unit must be installed in the printer and enabled before duplex printing can be carried out. • Paper weight range 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m²).
Page 202 On the tab, under Setup Short Edge Click Print Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 200 , select 2-Sided Printing Long Edge...
Page 203 • The right-to-left setting allows a booklet to be printed for right to left reading, which is used in some languages. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the PCL printer. Print On the tab, under Setup drop-down list.
Page 204 Printing Watermarks 2000 Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the PCL printer. Print On the Job Options Select a name from the new watermark. When you’re finished setting up the new watermark, click Windows: PCL Emulation Driver •...
Page 205 To create a new watermark or edit an existing watermark: • Click the • Enter the text for the watermark and select the font, size, angle, etc., to be used. • Click The new watermark appears in the Watermark list. If you wish to print the watermark only on the first page of the document, select Click...
Page 206 However, printers with a hard disk drive will provide greater performance. If your software application has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. The following instructions explain how to select collating using the printer driver.
Page 207 • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer and enabled, to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing. • If the hard disk memory is insufficient for the spooled data, copy is printed.
Page 208 On the Job Options In the dialog box which appears, enter a password (PIN) of your choice, then click appears, click On the tab, enter the number of copies and select General , if applicable, then click Collate Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the hard disk drive.
Page 209: Print Jobs Menu
Printing The Additional Copies Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 210 Deleting The Document If the proof is not ready for printing, the job must be deleted from the printer: Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password,...
Page 211 Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. NOTE An alternative method of printing or deleting the remaining copies of the document is to use the Storage Device Manager. Please refer to the On-line help for Storage Device Manager. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver •...
Page 212 • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer and enabled to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing. • If the hard disk memory is insufficient for the spooled data, copy printed.
Page 213 Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 211 tab, under...
Page 214 Printing A Confidential Document from The Front Panel Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 215 Deleting The Confidential Document Before Printing It Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 216 Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. NOTE An alternative method of printing or deleting the remaining copies of the document is to use the Storage Device Manager. Please refer to the On-line help for Storage Device Manager. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver •...
Page 217 Hard Disk to operate correctly. • Store to Hard Disk may not be available in some software applications. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the PCL printer. Print Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 215 NOTE File →...
Page 218 Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Windows: PCL Emulation Driver • 216 tab, under...
Page 219 To Print A Stored Document Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 220 To Delete A Stored Document from The Hard Disk Drive Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 221 Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. NOTE An alternative method of printing or deleting the remaining copies of the document is to use the Storage Device Manager. Please refer to the On-line help for Storage Device Manager. Windows: PCL Emulation Driver •...
Page 222 Then the separate sheets are combined to produce a poster. It is only available with the PCL printer driver Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the PCL printer.
Page 223: Windows 98/Me
The Windows Postscript emulation printer driver contains settings for many of the same items as are found in the operator panel menus. Where items in the printer driver are the same as those in the operator panel menus, and you print documents from Windows, the settings in the Windows printer driver will override those items in the operator panel menus.
Page 224 • Storing Print Files to the Hard Disk Drive (see page 237) NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 222...
Page 225 N-Up Printing (Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet) Me and 98 You can print either 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Open the file in your application and select In the Print dialog box, click the Postscript emulation printer, then click Properties On the...
Page 226 (1.2 m) long. Banners must be fed one sheet at a time. Three custom paper sizes can be defined in the Postscript emulation driver. The printer media size must be manually set in the driver to the custom paper size before use: Open the rear exit path.
Page 227 Load the custom size paper in the tray you will be using. For example, the MP Tray: Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer, Print then click Properties Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 225 →...
Page 228 On the tab and select the tray you are using in the Paper drop-down list. source Under Paper Size icons, then click Custom Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 226 (1), scroll across and click one of the three (2). Name and define your Custom Paper...
Page 229 custom size in the dialog box which appears, then click twice to go back to the dialog box. Print Click to print the document. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 227...
Page 230 (default settings): → • Click Start • Right click the Postscript emulation printer, then select Properties • Follow steps 3, etc., below. Note that the Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs.
Page 231 3. On the Graphics Resolution drop-down list, then click OK: = high resolution, slower speed: the default. Provides • Fine optimum results when printing graphics. = medium resolution, medium speed: choose this set- • Normal ting for documents with lower resolution graphics, line art, or text only.
Page 232 Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides of The Paper) Me and 98 The optional duplex unit must be installed in the printer and enabled before duplex printing can be carried out. • Paper weight range 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m •...
Page 233 On the tab, click Paper Edge Flip on Short Edge Click to print the document. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 231 . Select More Options… , then click OK twice. Flip on Long...
Page 234 Collating can be carried out with or without a hard disk drive installed. However, printers with a hard disk drive will provide greater performance. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the Postscript emulation printer, then Print click Properties On the...
Page 235 Store to Hard Disk feature (see page 186). • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer and enabled to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing. • If the hard disk memory is insufficient for the spooled data, copy is printed.
Page 236 For collated printing, scroll down under change the setting for Click Click The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below).
Page 237 PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS To print all jobs stored under your password, press ENTER.
Page 238: Enter Password
– to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL.
Page 239 Hard Disk to operate correctly. • Store to Hard Disk may not be available in some software applications. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, click the Postscript emulation printer, then Print click Properties On the tab, enter the number of copies you wish to print.
Page 240 For collated printing, scroll down under change the setting for Click Click The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below).
Page 241: Print Jobs Menu
Printing a Stored Document from The Front Panel Press to enter the menu mode. PRINT JOBS MENU Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password.
Page 242 Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL.
Page 243: Windows 2000 And Xp
• Secure Print: printing confidential documents (see page 253) • Storing Print Files to the Hard Disk Drive (see page 261) Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 241...
Page 244 N-Up Printing (Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet) 2000 and XP Open the file in your application and select In the Print dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer. Windows XP only: click On the tab, under Layout number of pages.
Page 245 Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer. Print Windows XP only: click Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 243 NOTE Preferences →...
Page 246 On the tab, under Layout Select Portrait Make sure Flip on Long Edge Sides(Duplex) Select the desired Windows XP only: click Click Print Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 244 Pages Per Sheet under Landscape Orientation is selected under Page Order to return to the , select Booklet...
Page 247 Printing Custom Page Sizes 2000 and XP The printer media size for the tray you’re using must be manually set in the driver to the custom paper size before use (range 3½'' to 8½'' [89 to 216 mm] wide x 5'' to 14'' [127 to 356 mm] long).
Page 248 On the tab., click Layout In the Paper Size Size Define your custom size in the dialog box which appears, then click twice. Click the Paper/Quality for the custom size paper from the 10. Windows XP only: click 11. Click Print. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver •...
Page 249 (default settings): → • Click Start and Faxes • Right click the appropriate printer name, then select Properties • Click Printing Preferences • Follow steps 3, etc., below. Note that the Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs.
Page 250 4. On the Job Options click OK: = high resolution, slower speed: the default. Provides • Fine optimum results when printing graphics. = medium resolution, medium speed: choose this set- • Normal ting for documents with lower resolution graphics, line art, or text only.
Page 251 Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides of The Paper) 2000 and XP The optional duplex unit must be installed in the printer and enabled before duplex printing can be carried out. • Paper weight range 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m²).
Page 252 On the tab, under Layout Flip on Long Edge Windows XP only: click Click Print Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 250 Print on Both Sides (Duplex) Flip on Short Edge to return to the , select dialog box. Print...
Page 253 Printing Watermarks 2000 and XP Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer. Print Windows XP only: click On the Job Options In the dialog box which appears, click or select a predefined watermark from the list box, then click...
Page 254 Collating can be carried out with or without the optional hard disk drive installed. However, printers with a hard disk drive will provide greater performance. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer. Print Windows XP only: click On the Job Options...
Page 255 Store to Hard Disk feature (see page 261). • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer and enabled to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing. • If the hard disk memory is insufficient for the spooled data, copy printed.
Page 256: Print Jobs Menu
Windows XP only: click Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Printing a Confidential Document from The Front Panel Press to enter the menu mode.
Page 257 Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS –...
Page 258 ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL. DELETE THE JOB Y=ENTER/N=CANCEL Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. An alternative method of printing or deleting a confidential document is to use the Storage Device Manager.
Page 259 If the document is okay for printing, the remaining copies are printed on demand by entering the password through the printer’s front panel. Once the document is printed, it is deleted from the hard drive. If you wish to retain the document on the hard disk drive after printing it, use the Store to Hard Disk feature (see page 261).
Page 260 Windows XP only: click Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. One copy prints for proofing. Once the proof is approved, print out the document using the front panel (see below).
Page 261 The document prints and is deleted from the hard disk drive. Deleting The Document Before Printing Multiple Copies If the proof is not ready for printing, the job must be deleted from the printer: Press to enter the menu mode.
Page 262 – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL.
Page 263 • Store to Hard Disk may not be available in some software applications. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer. Print Windows XP only: click Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 261...
Page 264 Windows XP only: click Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. Print out the document using the front panel (see below). Printing The Stored Document from The Front Panel Press to enter the menu mode.
Page 265 Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS –...
Page 266 ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL. DELETE THE JOB Y=ENTER/N=CANCEL Press ENTER to delete the job, then press ON LINE. An alternative method of printing or deleting documents stored on the Hard Disk Drive is to use the Storage Device Manager.
Page 267: Printing Overlays
(e.g. a letterhead) and generate a PRN file (print file) using the printer driver. Use the Storage Device Manager utility to convert this PRN file (print file) to a storable file format, and download it to the printer. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 265...
Page 268 Once someone has set up all the necessary overlay files on the printer, other users only have to switch on the required settings in the printer driver to use the overlays. • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing.
Page 269 Windows XP only: click Click Print Instead of sending the print job to the printer, this prompts you to save the print job on your PC's hard disk. Give the file a meaningful name. Downloading The Print File To Use as An Overlay Use the Storage Device Manager utility to download the file for use as an overlay.
Page 270: Windows
• Proof and Print (see page 282) • Storing Print Files to the Hard Disk Drive (see page 286) Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 268...
Page 271 N-Up Printing (Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet) NT 4.0 Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer, Print then click Properties On the Advanced Click Page Layout (N-UP) Option appears, select the desired number of pages to print per sheet.
Page 272 Printing Custom Page Sizes NT 4.0 The printer media size for the tray you’re using must be manually set in the driver to the custom paper size before use (range 3½'' to 8½'' [89 to 216 mm] wide x 5'' to 14'' [127 to 356 mm] long).
Page 273 On the Page Setup the bottom of the custom size in the dialog box which appears and click Select the tray you are using in the box, then click Click to print the document Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 271 tab, select Postscript Custom Page Size drop-down list, then define the...
Page 274 (default settings): → • Click Start and Faxes • Right click the appropriate printer name, then select Properties • Click Printing Preferences • Follow steps 3, etc., below. Note that the Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs.
Page 275 3. On the Job Options Quality, then click OK: = high resolution, slower speed: the default. Provides • Fine optimum results when printing graphics. = medium resolution, medium speed: choose this set- • Normal ting for documents with lower resolution graphics, line art, or text only.
Page 276 Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides of The Paper) NT 4.0 The optional duplex unit must be installed in the printer and enabled before duplex printing can be carried out. • Paper weight range 20 to 28 lb. US Bond (75 to 105 g/m²).
Page 277 On the Page Setup select Long Side Click to print the document. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 275 tab, under Print on Both Sides(Duplex) Short Side...
Page 278 Printing Watermarks NT 4.0 Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer, Print then click Properties On the Job Options In the dialog box which appears, click or select a predefined watermark from the list box, then click...
Page 279 Collating can be carried out with or without the optional hard disk drive installed. However, printers with a hard disk drive will provide greater performance. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer, Print then click Properties On the...
Page 280 Store to Hard Disk feature (see page 286). • The internal hard disk must be installed in the printer and enabled to allow for spooling of the print job before final printing. • If the hard disk memory is insufficient for the spooled data, copy printed.
Page 281: Print Jobs Menu
Click to return to the Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Printing a Confidential Document from The Front Panel Press to enter the menu mode.
Page 282 Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS –...
Page 283 – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL.
Page 284 If the document is okay for printing, the remaining copies are printed on demand by entering the password through the printer’s front panel. Once the document is printed, it is deleted from the hard drive. If you wish to retain the document on the hard disk drive after printing it, use the Store to Hard Disk feature (see page 286).
Page 285 Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. One copy prints for proofing. Once the proof is approved, print the additional copies of the document using the front panel (see below).
Page 286 The document prints and is deleted from the hard disk drive. Deleting the Document Before Printing Multiple Copies If the proof is not ready for printing, the job must be deleted from the printer: Press to enter the menu mode.
Page 287 – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL.
Page 288 • Store to Hard Disk may not be available in some software applications. Open the file in your application and select In the dialog box, select the Postscript emulation printer, Print then click Properties Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 286 NOTE →...
Page 289 Click to return to the Click Print The document is processed to a print file and stored on the printer’s hard disk drive. Go to the printer and print out the document using the front panel (see below). Printing The Stored Document from The Front Panel Press to enter the menu mode.
Page 290 Press ENTER. ENTER PASSWORD – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS –...
Page 291 – to set the number for the first digit of the password, then press ENTER to engage the number and move to the next digit: ENTER PASSWORD Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining digits in the password. SELECT JOB ALL JOBS Press CANCEL.
Page 292 (e.g. a letterhead) and generate a PRN file (print file) using the printer driver. Use the Storage Device Manager utility to convert this PRN file (print file) to a storable file format, and download it to the printer. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 290...
Page 293 Click Print Instead of sending the print job to the printer, this prompts you to save the print job on your PC's hard disk. Give the file a meaningful name. Windows: Postscript Emulation Driver • 291...
Page 294: Overview
– Storage Device Manager for Windows • Network Utilities: Model C5400n Only – PrintSuperVision (see page 323) – Network Printer Status (see page 324) – LPR Utility (see page 326) Model C5400n also includes the Job Accounting utility: for more information, see the “Job Accounting Technical Reference”...
Page 295: Color Swatch Utility
General Information The Color Swatch Utility allows you to print swatches of color samples on your Oki color printer. The swatches are used with your software program to select and reproduce color accurately. The swatches represent selected samples of the Oki color printer's color palette and provide corresponding RGB values which can be used to set up the desired colors for your printed documents.
Page 296: Using The Color Swatch Utility
Using the Color Swatch Utility Selecting Colors When you load the utility, a swatch page displays commonly used colors. Select print to print sample pages. Color Samples Use the color blocks to pick the specific colors that you want to appear in your printed document.
Page 297 Consider the displayed color as a reference. • The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. For additional information, including Applying Color Value in your Application, and Setting Monitor Color, see the Color Swatch Utility Read-me file located in the Windows Programs list.
Page 298: Storage Device Manager Utility For Windows
Storage Device Manager requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher to run. Storage Device Manager (SDM) lets you manage • The optional 20 GB internal hard disk drive. • The printer’s built-in 2 MB flash memory. Windows: Software Utilities • 296 NOTE...
Page 299 The hard disk drive does not communicate directly back to the Storage Device Manager software; it sends any error messages to the printer display. If things seems to be “stuck,” go to the printer and check the display. Windows: Software Utilities • 297...
Page 300: Installing Storage Device Manager
Installing Storage Device Manager Place the driver CD supplied with your printer in your CD-ROM drive and wait for the Menu Installer to open. If the CD does not AutoPlay, click Start your CD-ROM and double-click Install.exe, then click OK.) Click to accept the terms in the license agreement.
Page 301: Using Storage Device Manager
Administration On network systems, the Administrator oversees the Storage Device Manager software and can use it to manage and monitor the printer’s internal hard disk and flash memory. The Administrator’s Functions feature lets you: • Set up the Administrative Password.
Page 302 Format the hard disk drive. You can also use Storage Device Manager to format the partitions on the printer’s hard drive, but this will wipe out all the contents of the partition and can cause serious problems. We recommend that you use the Show Resources and HDD Print Jobs features to maintain the disk.
Page 303 Setting Up an Administrative Password With the Storage Device Manager program open, click Administrator Functions Passwords consist of eight digits, letters or numbers, and are case sensitive. Type in the default password (p1xs7d0m) under , then click Password Type the 8-digit, alpha-numeric password of your choice under New Password Type the password again under New Password Accepted appears.
Page 304 Creating PostScript Forms PostScript forms are the ones to use if you are not experienced with PCL Macro commands. Creating & Downloading a PostScript Project Remember that file names and paths are case sensitive. Step 1: Create the Forms in Your Software Application Create the document in your software application.
Page 305 → Click Projects The Project dialog box opens. → Click Projects the project on your hard drive or your network, then click Step 3: Add Files to the Project → Click Projects The Open dialog box appears. Make sure PRN files (*.prn) drop-down list.
Page 306 Storage Device Manager will automatically save the forms to the PostScript partition on the hard drive. • If your printer does not have an internal hard disk drive, the Storage Device Manager will automatically store the forms in the PostScript section of the Flash memory.
Page 307 Creating PCL Macros (Forms) Unless you are experienced with PCL macro commands, it is best to stay with the PostScript Forms. There are two basic processes to producing PCL macros: • A: Creating and downloading the PCL project • B: Test printing the macro A: Creating and Downloading a PCL Project Remember that file names and paths are case sensitive.
Page 308 Step 3: Convert the Files to Binary (.bin) Format → Click Projects The Filter Printer Patterns dialog box appears. Make any adjustments in the settings. Example If you create a black oval in MS Paint and leave all the color command filters checked, the black oval will print as a black rectangle when the overlay is used.
Page 309 To check the settings for the bin files, double-click the file name. The Edit Component Name and ID dialog box appears. Here you can edit the file name • ID number (the number you need to enter in the printer driver • when printing overlays) volume: •...
Page 310 2:OKI.BIN, enter 2), then click Command Issued appears. Click and wait for the macro to print. Printing the File List To print out a list of files in the printer’s memory: With Storage Device Manager open, click Listing Command Issued appears. Click and wait for the File List to print.
Page 311 HDD Print Jobs The HDD Print Jobs feature allows you to view and delete the Proof & Print and Secure Print files stored on the printer’s internal hard drive. Open Storage Device Manager and click the icon for the printer whose contents you wish to view.
Page 312 Show Resources Use the Show Resources feature to delete files from the internal hard drive and flash memory. Open Storage Device Manager and click the icon for the printer whose contents you wish to view. → Click Printers Click the file(s) to be deleted (press Shift to select a span of files;...
Page 313 To use overlays, the Storage Device Manager software must be installed. In order to ensure enough memory is available for storing overlay files, it is recommended that the printer be equipped with the optional hard disk drive. You can save logos, letterheads, etc. as overlays on the printer’s internal hard disk drive...
Page 314 Overlay elements must be created in the software application • of your choice, then stored on the printer’s hard drive using Storage Device Manager before they can be used. If the hard disk memory is insufficient for the spooled data, the •...
Page 315 Click Print using active overlays Editing Defined Overlays: 2000 PCL → Click Start Settings Right click the PCL printer icon, then click The Printing Preferences dialog box appears. Click the Overlay Click Define overlays The Define overlays dialog box appears.
Page 316 Using Overlays: Windows Me/98/95 PCL Defining Overlays: Me/98/95 PCL → Click Start Settings Right click the PCL printer icon, then click The Properties dialog box appears. Click the Job Options Click Define overlays Under Overlay Name Under , enter the ID number for the file saved using ID Value Storage Device Manager (see the File List printout).
Page 317 Print using active overlays document. Editing Defined Overlays: Me/98/95 PCL → Click Start Settings Right click the PCL printer icon, then click The Properties dialog box appears. Click the Job Options Click Define overlays The Define overlays dialog box appears.
Page 318 Printing Using Overlays: Me/98/95 PostScript Open the document in the software application. → Click File Print Make sure the PostScript printer is selected, then click (or your application’s equivalent). Properties The Properties dialog box appears. Windows: Software Utilities • 316 →...
Page 319 Click and print the document. Editing Defined Overlays: Me/98/95 PostScript → Click Start Settings Right click the PostScript printer icon, then click The Properties dialog box appears. Click the Job Options Under Defined Overlay modify, then click The Define Overlays dialog box appears.
Page 320 Using Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Defining Overlays: NT 4.0 PCL → Click Start Settings Right click the PCL printer icon, then click The Default dialog box appears. Click the Job Options Click Define overlays The Define overlays dialog box appears.
Page 321 Print using active overlays document. Editing Defined Overlays: NT 4.0 PCL → Click Start Settings Right click the PCL printer icon, then click The Defaults dialog box appears. Click the Job Options Click Define Overlays The Define overlays dialog box appears.
Page 322 Click and close the Printers dialog box. Defining Overlays: NT 4.0 PCL → Click Start Settings Right click the PostScript printer icon, then click Defaults The Default dialog box appears. Scroll down to Layout Under Change ‘Overlay’ Setting Click Setting of Overlay The Setting of Overlay dialog box appears.
Page 323 Using Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Defining Overlays: NT 4.0 PostScript → Click Start Settings Right click the PostScript printer icon, then click Defaults The Default dialog box appears. Click the Job Options Click The Define Overlays dialog box appears.
Page 324 Click twice and print the document. Editing Defined Overlays: NT 4.0 PostScript → Click Start Settings Right click the PostScript printer icon, then click Defaults The Defaults dialog box appears. Scroll down to Layout Click Setting of Overlay The Setting of Overlay dialog box appears.
Page 325: Printsupervision Utility
It provides a full range of management functions for Oki printers, and for other brands of printers as well. Installing PrintSuperVision Place the driver CD supplied with your printer in your CD-ROM drive and wait for the Menu Installer to open.
Page 326: Additional Information
• Click on Help in the PrintSuperVision program. Network Printer Status Utility This utility creates an additional tab (STATUS) in the PostScript and PCL drivers that allows the client to monitor the selected printer’s status. Installing The Network Printer Status Utility Place the driver CD supplied with your printer in your CD-ROM drive and wait for the Menu Installer to open.
Page 327 Toner Remaining: If the Automatic Status Check box is checked, this utility will “ping” the printer each time you open the Printer Properties dialog in the printer driver. This will severely slow down the opening of this dialog. To save time, click Windows: Software Utilities •...
Page 328: Lpr Utility
LPR Utility The LPR Utility allows you to print directly to a printer on the network without a print server. It creates an Oki Printer Port, and installs a pop- up status box so you can monitor printer status. LPR operates in Windows Me/98/95, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems.

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