Oki Printer 6ex6 User Manual

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Safety Instructions

Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years

of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment,

however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to

avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer:

• Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed

on the back of the printer. If you are not sure, check with

your dealer or with your local power company.

• Your printer has an earthed, 3-prong plug as a safety feature,

and it will only fit into an earthed outlet. If you can not plug

it in, chances are you have an older, non-earthed outlet;

contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced. Do not

use an adapter to defeat the earthing.

• Read the setup instructions in this handbook carefully. Be

sure to save it for future reference.

• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the

printer itself.

• To avoid damaging the power cord, do not put anything on

it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes

damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.

• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp

cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on

something unsteady, it may fall and be damaged; if you place

it on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the vents

may become blocked, causing the printer to overheat.

• If you are using an extension cord or power strip with the

printer, make sure that the total of the amperes required by

all the equipment on the extension is less than the extension’s

rating. The total ratings of all equipment plugged into the

outlet should not exceed 15 amperes.

• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all

openings on the printer are not blocked. Do not put the printer

on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register.

Keep it out of direct sunlight. Allow enough room around

the printer for adequate ventilation and easy access to the

paper trays.

• This printer must be installed near to a power outlet switch

which shall remain easily accessible.

• Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer;

you could get a shock or cause a fire.

• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this

handbook, do not try to service the printer yourself; opening

the cover may expose you to shocks or other hazards.

• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any

kind into it.

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• Lifting the top cover exposes hot surfaces. These are clearly

labelled. Do NOT touch them.

• Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined in

the handbook you may cause damage requiring extensive

repair work.

If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not working

properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and contact

your dealer.

These are some of the things to look for:

• The power cable or plug is frayed or damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the printer, or it has been exposed

to water.

Always use genuine OKI consumables.Alternatives can

cause serious damage and affect your warranty.

• The printer has been dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.

• The printer does not function normally when you are

following the operating instructions.

This product complies with the requirements of the

Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the

approximation of the laws of the member states relating

to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Oki has determined that

this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for

energy efficiency.

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Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................ 3

OKIPAGE 6e Features ...................................................... 7

OKIPAGE 6ex Features .................................................... 7

Optional Accessories .................................................... 7

Energy Star ................................................................... 7

Check the Contents........................................................... 8

Printer Components .......................................................... 9

Setting UpYour Printer................................................... 10

Remove the Protective Sheet ...................................... 10

Installing Toner ........................................................... 11

Choosing Paper ............................................................... 13

Paper Sizes.................................................................. 13

Paper Weight ............................................................... 13

Installing Paper ........................................................... 14

Paper Exit Paths .............................................................. 15

Top Paper Exit ............................................................ 15

Rear Paper Exit ........................................................... 16

Manual Feed ................................................................... 16

Transparencies/Adhesive Labels .................................... 17

Printing Envelopes.......................................................... 18

Choosing Envelopes ................................................... 18

ConnectingYour Printer ................................................. 19

Installing the Printer Driver ............................................ 20

From Windows™ 3.1x Program Manager................. 20

From Windows 95™................................................... 20

For DOS Users ...........................................................20

Changing the Language (OKIPAGE 6ex) ...................... 20

Printing a Demo Page (OKIPAGE 6ex).......................... 21

Control Panel (OKIPAGE 6ex)....................................... 21

The Ready Light ......................................................... 21

The Display Window (OKIPAGE 6ex).......................22

The Buttons (OKIPAGE 6ex) ..................................... 22

Oki Systems Company ................................................... 23

Index ............................................................................... 24

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Congratulations! You have selected a printer with fast output,

excellent print quality, and easy operation.

OKIPAGE 6ex Features:

• HP PCL^®5e (HP LaserJet^®4P compatible)

• 600 DPI plus 600 × 1200 DPI Output

• 35 PCL and 10 TrueType^®Scalable Fonts

Your printer’s features include:

• 6 page per minute (ppm) output

• 100 sheet universalA4 size paper tray, plus manual feed for

envelopes and special documents

• 2 MB of memory with Enhanced Memory Management,

upgradeable to 32 MB

• On-screen soft operator panel for printer setup and control,

and status monitor for real-time printer status information

• Compatible with Windows™ 3.1, Windows^®95 and DOS

applications

Optional Accessories

• 250 sheet universal Second Paper Mechanism

• 100 sheet/50 envelope Multi-Purpose Feeder

• 1 MB Memory Expansion Board

• Bi-directional Centronics IEEE 1284 parallel interface

OKIPAGE 6e Features:

• SIMM modules for expanding memory

• Serial Parallel Converter

• HP PCL^®5e (HP LaserJet^®4P compatible)

• 300 DPI plus 600 DPI Class output

• 35 PCL and 10 TrueType^®Scalable Fonts

• 1 MB memory with Enhanced Memory Management,

upgradeable to 18 MB

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Check the Contents

Unpack your printer. You should have:

1. Printer

(with Image Drum Cartridge installed).

2. Driver Diskettes.

3. Toner Cartridge.

4. User Manuals.

5. Power Cable.

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6. Lightproof plastic bag

(for storing image drum if printer must be shipped).

If anything is missing, contact your dealer for a replacement.

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Printer Components

Rear paper exit tray

Top Paper Exit

• Printed pages exit face down.

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• Pages are stacked in the order printed.

• Exit bin holds 100 sheets (20lb. paper).

Pull the front exit extender forward. Lift out the metal support

bar.

Do not change the direction of the paper output during

printing.

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Rear Paper Exit

Manual Feed

• Always use rear exit for printing on heavy paper, envelopes, Use manual feed for printing envelopes, transparencies, legal

labels and transparencies.

and odd size paper.

• Printed pages exit face up in reverse order.

• Exit tray's maximum capacity is 50 sheets (20 lb. paper).

1. Press the bottom of the front panel to release the manual

feed tray. Pull the tray down.

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Pull out the rear exit extender until it locks into place. Lift out

the metal support bar.

To return to top exit, fold in the metal support bar and push the

rear exit extender in until it clicks into place.

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Transparencies/Adhesive Labels

2. Adjust the guides. Insert a sheet of paper until the printer

grips it. When using letterhead paper, insert letterhead in

first, face up.

• Always use Manual Feed

• Always use rear output.

• Media should be specifically made for laser printers or

photocopiers.

• Must be able to withstand 200°C for 0.1 sec.

• Labels should cover entire carrier sheet.

• Carrier sheet or adhesive must not be exposed to any part of

the printer.

3. Set your software application for manual feed and paper size,

then issue print command.

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Printing Envelopes

Choosing Envelopes

• Always use rear output.

• No windows or metal clasps.

• Media no heavier than 28 lbs.

• Smooth even surface.

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• No self-sealing flaps.

• Seams down the sides, not across the middle.

• Squared-off flaps that do not cover the print area.

1. Pull out the rear exit extender until it locks and lift out the

support bar. Pull down the manual feed tray and adjust the

paper guides.

2. Insert the envelope, flap down and to the left, until the printer

grips it.

3. Set envelope size and landscape orientation in your software,

then issue the print command.

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ConnectingYour Printer

2. Plug the power cord into the printer, then into a grounded

outlet.

Make sure your printer is not plugged in and your

computer is turned off.

The parallel cable should support bi-directional communication

and must be shielded.

1. Plug the interface cable into the parallel socket on the printer.

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3. Switch the printer on.

POWER

OFF

The Ready light comes on.

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Installing the Printer Driver

For DOS Users

The DOS Operator Panel may also be installed by running

install.bat.

From Windows™ 3.1x Program Manager

1. Insert Disk 1 supplied with your Oki printer.

2. Click FILE – RUN...

1. Insert Disk 2 into drive A:

2. From the DOS command line go onto drive A.

3. Type INSTALL <C:\PATH>

3. Type a:setup in the Command Line box and click OK

4. Follow the on screen instructions.

4. Follow the on screen installation instructions.

From Windows 95™

Changing the Language (OKIPAGE 6ex)

1. Click Start – Settings – Printers

To change the OKIPAGE 6ex printer's display language to

your local language proceed as follows:

2. Double-click the Add Printer icon and follow the on screen

instructions.

• Press [ON LINE] (Ready light off).

3. Insert the Windows 95 Printer Driver diskette supplied with

your Oki printer.

• Press and hold[MENU 1], PRINT MODE appears in the display

window.

4. In the printer selection dialogue, click Have Disk

• Press [MENU 1] until LANGUAGE appears in the display

window.

5. Type A:\Win95drv in the command line box and click

• Press [ENTER].

• Press

[

]

until your language appears.

6. Continue with the on screen instructions, selecting the

components and drivers for the printer to be installed.

• Press [ENTER].

• Press [ON LINE] (Ready light on).

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Printing a Demo Page (OKIPAGE 6ex)

Control Panel (OKIPAGE 6ex)

1. Press [ON LINE] (Ready light off).

2. Press and hold [Print Demo]. The Demo Page prints.

OKIPAGE 6ex

"Professional personal and workgroup printer"

The Ready Light

Flexible Paper Management

Precision Printing Technology

•

Paper Input

•

True 600dpi output

Standard 100 Sheet Universal internal tray

Single sheet manual feed

Microfine Spherical Toner

HP Laserjet 4P (PCL5e) emulation

IBM and Epson dot matrix emulations

Printer is ON LINE ready to receive data.All

Optional second 250 sheet tray

Optional multi-feeder for up to 50

envelopes (100 sheets of paper or labels)

Paper Output

Bitmapped fonts (USPS,OCR A, OCR B)

45 Scaleable fonts

buttons are now inactive except the ON LINE

button.

•

Reliable LED technology, warranted for

years

100 Sheets face down

50 Sheets face up (straight through path)

Performance Enhancement Technology

•

pages per minute print speed

Enhanced Memory Management

17 seconds to first print

•

Standard 2MB Memory

MIPS R3000 RISC Processor

Menory upgradeable to 32MB

IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel interface

OFF

Printer isOFF LINE, cannot receive data.All

Data Compression

memory

effectively doubles standard

Enhanced Consumables Management

button functions are now active.

•

Toner Cartridge

Approximately 2000 pages

Image Drum

5% density

•

Approximately 20,000 pages continuous print

density

Separate toner and drum units for lower running costs

BLINKING Printer is receiving data.

Key Benefits

•

LED 6PPM Page Printer

True 600 dpi output

Environmentally Friendly

Bi-directional parallel interface

High speed processor

•

Ozone Free

Toner recycling system

Flexible paper handling

Memory upgrade using standard SIMMs

Internal paper tray

Energy Star approved idles on minimum power

Major parts marked for recycling

Low cost consumables

Energy Star compliant

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The Display Window (OKIPAGE 6ex)

The Buttons (OKIPAGE 6ex)

• Press [ON LINE] to switch printer between on line and off line

Indicates the following:

modes. Press to end Menu session.

• What the printer is doing during normal operation.

• When you need to add paper or change consumables.

• When there is something wrong with the printer.

• Press [PAPER SIZE] to enter the Paper Size Quick Menu. Press

and hold to print the current Printer Menu Settings.

• Press [TRAY TYPE] to enter the Tray Type Quick Menu. Press

and hold to print a sample of all the resident, card and soft

fonts present.

• Press[FORM FEED] to print all the remaining data in the printers

buffer and eject the page. Press and hold to print the Demo

page.

See the Help Guide for information on using the top row of

buttons to access the printer menu.

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Oki Systems Company

Oki Systems (UK) Limited

550 Dundee Road

Slough Trading Estate

Slough

Berks. SL1 4LE

Tel: 01753-819819

Fax: 01753-819899

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Index

Buttons 22

Labels

Software

Paper Exit

choosing 17

Language 20

installing printer 20

rear exit 16

selecting 16

top exit 15

Compatibility 7

Components 9

Control Panel 21

Toner

Paper tray

Manual Feed

how to use 16

when to use 16

Memory 7

inserting into printer 12

adjusting guides 14

removing from printer 14

Parallel cable

installing 11