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Tokyo 108-8551, Japan For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor. ● Importer to the EU/Authorized representative ● OKI Europe Limited (trading as OKI Printing Solutions) Blays House Wick Road Egham Surrey, TW20 0HJ United Kingdom For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor.
● For Your Safety ● Read the User’s Manual for your safety before using the product. Cautions related to safety A warning provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of personal WARNING injury. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment CAUTION malfunction or damage.
● Manual Composition ● The following manuals are included with this product. ● Quick Guide This notes brief descriptions of how to install this printer. ● User’s Manual (Setup) ---- This document Basic operations are described to aid understanding of this printer. The initial setup descriptions including printer placement and the network initial setting are noted along with troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
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Notation used in this manual The following notations may be used in this manual. ● C822n/C822dn→ C822 ● Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Edition operating system→ Windows 7 (64bit version) * ® ® ● Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit Edition operating system→ Windows Vista (64bit version) * ®...
Contents About the Product Warranty ..............2 Emergency first aid .................3 Manufacturer ..................3 Importer to the EU/Authorized representative ..........3 Environmental information ...............3 For Your Safety ..................4 Manual Composition ................5 About This Manual ...................5 1. Setup ................. 10 Checking Products ................. 11 Checking Package Contents ..................
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Contents 2. Printing Basic Operation ............ 53 Supported Paper ................... 53 How to Print from the Tray ..............58 How to Print from the MP Tray ..............60 Convenient Print Functions ..............65 Canceling Printing ................. 69 Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Power Save Mode .... 70 Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode ....
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Contents 4. Maintenance ..............106 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units ........106 Replacing Toner Cartridges ..................107 Replacing the Image Drum ..................112 Replacing the Belt Unit ...................115 Replacing the Fuser Unit ..................118 Cleaning .................... 120 Cleaning the Surface of the Printer ................120 Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers..................120 Cleaning LED Heads ....................122 Moving or Transporting Your Printer ............
1. Setup How to set up is explained in this chapter. Setup Flow 1. Checking Products ● Checking package contents ● Checking names of the operator panel and how to operate ● Checking names of product parts ● Checking options 2.
Checking Products ● Checking Products ● This section gives an overview of the printer. Checking Package Contents ● Quick Guide ● Software DVD-ROM Check that you have everything shown below. CAUTION It may cause injury! ● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 37 Kg or 40 Kg.
Operator Panel ● Operator Panel ● This section explains the names and functions of components on the operator panel and how to enter text. Name Function Display screen Displays operating instructions and the status of the printer. <ON LINE> button Switches between on line and off line modes.
Operator Panel Function No. Function menu How to Use the Function Key Legal Paper (Tray 2) Other Size (Tray 2) Press numeric keys after pressing the <Fn> key when the message “Ready To Print” Paper Feed appears on the display screen. The function Paper Size (MP Tray) menu corresponding to the number entered is X Dimension (MP Tray)
Operator Panel Names of Components Name Multipurpose tray Paper set cover Name Front cover Front cover open lever Operator panel Power switch Top cover Multipurpose tray Tray 1 Air vents Name Faceup stacker AC power socket Interface part Access cover Duplex unit (Only for the model of the name with dn) ●...
Operator Panel Available Options The following options are available for your printer: ● Additional tray unit (tray 2) ● Additional RAM (256 MB or 512 MB) ● 16 GB SD memory card kit Reference ● For details on how to install the options, refer to “Installing Options”...
Checking the Placement Environment ● Checking the Placement Environment ● Placement Environment Placement Space Your printer must be placed in the following Place your printer on a flat surface that is wide environment: enough that the printer’s feet securely on the surface.
Preparing Your Printer ● Preparing Your Printer ● This section explains how to unpack your printer and how to turn it on and off. Unpacking Installing Consumables Insert your finger into the recess on CAUTION It may cause injury! the right side of the printer and pull the ●...
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Preparing Your Printer Remove the protective sheets from four Turn the blue lever (7) of the toner image drums. cartridge in direction of the arrow fully. Turn the levers of all four 4 toner cartridges. Place an image drum on a newspaper.
Preparing Your Printer Installing Accessories Loading Paper If you want to adjust a direction of air emitted Reference from a printer, install a louver. ● Please refer to “Supported Paper” P.53 for information on how to load paper into the printer. Install the supplied louver (1) on the air Pull out the paper tray (1).
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Preparing Your Printer Slide the paper guide (3) and paper Load paper with the print side face down stopper (4) to the size of paper to be and press it from above. loaded. Note ● Do not load paper exceeding the [▼] mark (5) of the paper guide.
Preparing Your Printer Turning On the Power Turning On/Off the Power Plug the AC cord (1) into the AC power Power Supply Conditions socket of your printer. The power supply must meet the following conditions: Current: 220 - 240 VAC (Range 198 - 264 VAC) Frequency: 50/60 Hz ±...
Preparing Your Printer Turning Off the Power Power Save Mode and Sleep Mode Two-phase power conservation enables you to Hold down the power switch (1) for save on power consumed by the printer. about a second. The message “Shutting down Please wait. ...
Preparing Your Printer Auto Power Off Function Installing Options When a certain period of time elapses after This section explains how to install options on printing, this printer will turn off automatically. your printer. The following options are available: Memo ●...
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Your printer supports 256 MB and 512 MB RAM. Note ● Use only genuine Oki Data products. The performance cannot be guaranteed when using other products. Plug the AC cord and Ethernet or USB Memo cable into your printer, and then turn on ●...
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Preparing Your Printer Put your finger in the recess of the Insert the additional RAM (4) into the metal plate (2), and slide it upward. slot and fix it by pushing it toward the printer. Note ● Be sure to check a direction of an additional RAM. The additional RAM has small dents on its connector, which are fitted with a connector of a slot.
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Preparing Your Printer Close the access cover (1). Press the scroll button several times to select [Total Memory] and press the <ENTER> button. Plug the AC cord and Ethernet or USB Check that the value of cable into your printer, and then turn on [Total Memory ] has increased.
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● The SD memory socket is attached to the SD memory card. Note ● Use only genuine Oki Data products. The performance cannot be guaranteed when using other products. ● You can not use the SD memory card with the protection switch for accidental overwriting locked.
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Preparing Your Printer Install the SD memory card (4) into the While holding the lower part of the SD memory card socket (5). metal plate (2), slide the metal plate downward and secure it. ➋ ➊ Install the SD memory socket to the Close the access cover (1).
Preparing Your Printer Press the scroll button several times Test Printing from the Printer to select [System] and press the <ENTER> button. Check that you can print with the printer. Check the detailed settings and status of your printer by printing the contents of the settings (Menu Map).
Connecting to a Computer ● Connecting to a Computer ● This section explains how to connect your printer to a computer and install a printer driver software using the provided “Software DVD-ROM”. Prepare a computer with a DVD drive. Connection Method You can select either of the following connection methods: ●...
Connecting to a Computer Installing a Printer Driver Network Connection (for Windows) Perform the following procedure to connect your To complete the network connection with a printer to a computer via network. Windows computer, first set IP addresses for the printer, and then install a printer driver on the Connecting an Ethernet Cable computer.
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Connecting to a Computer First, Set the IP address of the printer. Press the to select [IP Address Set], and press the <ENTER> button. Turn on the printer. Press the <ENTER> button on the operator panel. If setting the IP address manually, press the scroll button and select [Manual], and press the <ENTER>...
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Connecting to a Computer Enter the IP address using the numeric Enter the default gateway address and (0-9) keys, and press the <ENTER> press the <ENTER> button. button. To move to the next box, press the <ENTER> button. To move to the next box, press the <ENTER> button.
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Connecting to a Computer Next, install the printer driver on the Select a check box for the driver computer. to install from [PCL driver] under [Software]. Ensure that your printer and the computer are turned on and connected, and then insert the “Software DVD-ROM” into the computer.
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P.52. for the installed devices] screen is displayed. Proceed to step 11. Click [Start] > [Devices and Printers]. Click [Restart search] to restart the Check that the [OKI C822] icon is device search. displayed. Right-click the OKI C822 icon and select one of the menu items, and then check that the printer drivers installed are displayed in the submenu.
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Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6). Click [+]. Note ● If [OKI C822(PCL)] is not correctly displayed in [Kind], click [-] to remove your printer from [Print & Scan] ([Print & Fax] for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6) and then redo the procedure from steps 7 to 11.
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Connecting to a Computer Using TCP/IP Remove “Software DVD-ROM” from the computer. (For Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.4.11) When connecting to the network with TCP/IP, it is necessary to disable the sleep mode in the Finish by test printing from a computer. printer.
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[Sleep], and press the <ENTER> button. Close [Network]. Insert “Software DVD-ROM” in the computer. Double-click the [OKI] icon on the desktop. Press the scroll button to select [Disable], and press the <ENTER> Double-click [Driver] folder > [Printer] button.
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For Mac OS X 10.3.9, select Select the name of your printer from [IP Printing] from the pop-up menu. [Format for]. Check that the [OKI C822(PCL)] is displayed correctly under [Format for]. Enter IP address in [Address] and Click [OK].
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Connecting to a Computer Enter the administrator password, using Press the <ON LINE> button to exit the the numeric (0-9) keys. menu mode. The factory default password is “aaaaaa”. Press the <ENTER> button after each character you input. Finish by test printing from a computer. Start up [TextEdit].
Connecting to a Computer Using Bonjour Press the scroll button several times to select [Power Setup], and press the (For Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.7) <ENTER> button. When connecting to the network with Bonjour, it is necessary to disable the sleep mode in the printer.
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Double-click [Driver] folder > [Printer] [Print Using]. folder > [Installer for Mac OSX]. The name of your printer is displayed in the format of “OKI-C822- (the last six digits of the Enter the administrator’s password, and MAC address)”. then click [OK].
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Connecting to a Computer Next, enable the sleep mode on the Press the scroll button several times printer. to select [Power Setup], and press the <ENTER> button. Note ● If using the Bonjour, disable the sleep mode. Press the <ENTER> button on the operator panel.
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Connecting to a Computer Using Bonjour (Rendezvous) Finish by test printing from a computer. (for Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.4.11) Start up [TextEdit]. When connecting to the network with Bonjour, it is necessary to disable the sleep mode in the Open an appropriate file.
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Close [Network]. Insert “Software DVD-ROM” into the computer. Press the scroll button to select Double-click the [OKI] icon on the [Disable], and press the <ENTER> desktop. button. Double-click [Driver] folder > [Printer] folder [Installer for Mac OSX]. Enter the administrator’s password, and then click [OK].
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[Format for]. then check that [OKI C822(PCL)] is displayed in [Print Using]. The name of your printer is displayed with the format of “OKI-C822- (the last six digits of the MAC address)”. Click [OK]. Remove “Software DVD-ROM” from the computer.
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Connecting to a Computer Press the <ENTER> button. Finish by test printing from a computer. Start up [TextEdit]. Open an appropriate file. Start printing. The installation is complete. If installing the options such as an Press the scroll button several times additional tray unit, specify the settings to select [Power Setup], and press the...
USB interface connector (2) on the back of the printer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB interface connector. Select [OKI C822], and then click [Next]. Note ● For Windows, do not plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer until prompted while a printer driver installation.
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Click [Start] > [Devices and Printers]. Check that the [OKI C822] icon is displayed. Right-click the [OKI C822] icon and select one of the menu items, and then check that the printer drivers installed are displayed in the submenu. Installation starts.
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Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6). Click [+]. Note ● If [OKI C822(PCL)] is not correctly displayed, click [-] to remove your printer from [Printers] and then redo the procedure from steps 8 to 11. Close [Print & Scan] ([Print & Fax] for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6).
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Select the name of the printer where [Connection] is [USB], and then check Memo that [OKI C822(PCL)] is displayed in ● The procedure below uses Mac OS X 10.4.11 as an example. Depending on your OS, the description may be [Print Using].
When Adding Options [Available Tray], and then click [OK]. For Windows Click [Start] > [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI C822] icon and select [Properties]. (If you have installed multiple printer drivers, select [Properties] >[OKI C822].) Select the [Device Options] tab.
2. Printing Basic Operation This chapter describes how to print documents from a computer. ● Supported Paper ● Supported Paper Types For high-quality printing, be sure to use paper types that satisfy requirements such as those for material quality, weight, and surface finish. Please use digital photo print paper. If not using recommended paper, please check the print quality and the movement of the paper sufficiently beforehand to make sure that there are no problems.
Supported Paper Paper Type Paper Size mm (inch) Paper Weight Envelope Com-10 104.8 x 241.3 Envelopes should be 85 g/m paper, and (4.125 x 9.5) flap parts of envelopes should be folded 110 x 220 (4.33 x 8.66) 162 x 229 (6.4 x 9) 229 x 324 (9 x 12.76)
Supported Paper Storing Paper Store paper under the following conditions to maintain quality. ● Inside a cabinet or other dry and dark place ● On a flat surface ● Temperature: 20°C ● Humidity: 50% RH (relative humidity) Do not store in the following locations. ●...
Supported Paper Paper Loaded on the Tray Your printer has two built-in trays (tray 1 and the MP tray) and an additional tray unit (tray 2). Refer to the list below to check the supported paper and capacities of each tray. Note ●...
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Supported Paper Tray Supported paper size Paper capacity Paper weight MP Tray ● A3 ● 100 sheets ● Light ● A4 (when paper weight is 80 g/m (64 to 82 g/m ● A5 ● 10 envelopes ● Medium Light ● B4 (83 to 90 g/m ●...
How to Print from the Tray ● How to Print from the Tray ● The following procedure explains how to load paper in tray 1 or tray 2 (option). Memo ● This procedure explains to load paper in tray 1. The same procedure is applied to tray 2. Pull out the paper tray (1).
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How to Print from the Tray Open a file you want to print, and print From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. On the [Setup] tab, select a paper size from [Size]. Select [Tray1] from [Source]. Start printing. - 59 -...
How to Print from the MP Tray ● How to Print from the MP Tray ● This procedure explains how to load paper in the MP tray. Note ● Do not load paper of different sizes, types or weights at the same time. ●...
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How to Print from the MP Tray Close the paper set cover (5). When loading paper vertically or horizontally Com-10, DL, C5 If always printing on same size or type paper from the MP tray, register the paper on the operator panel.
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How to Print from the MP Tray Press the <BACK> button until Press the scroll button to select the [MPTray Config] is displayed. weight of the loaded paper and then press the <ENTER> button. Press the scroll button to select [Media Type] and then press the Press the <ON LINE>...
How to Print from the MP Tray For Mac OS X Paper Output Your printer outputs to the facedown or faceup From the [File] menu, select [Page stacker. Paper types that can be outputted to Setup]. each stacker are as follows. Select a paper size from Output Supported...
How to Print from the MP Tray Using the Faceup Stacker Paper is delivered with the print side face up, stacked opposite the order printed. Pull the faceup stacker (1) on the rear side of the printer and open it outward. Unfold the paper support (2).
Convenient Print Functions ● Convenient Print Functions ● The following convenient print functions are available. For details, refer to the User’s Manual (Advanced). Printing on Postcards, Reply Changing Print Quality Postcards or Envelopes (Resolution) You can change the print quality to suit your needs.
Convenient Print Functions Printing in Custom Sizes Check that [Tray Configuration] is selected and press the <ENTER> To load custom size paper, you need to register the width and length of the paper before button. printing. The range of the sizes you can set differs according to the paper tray.
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Convenient Print Functions Press the scroll button to select Press the <ON LINE> button to exit the [X Dimension] and then press the menu mode. <ENTER> button. Specify a custom in the following procedures. Enter the paper width value using the ten-key pad and then press the For Windows <ENTER>...
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Convenient Print Functions For Mac OS X Open the file you want to print, and print it in the following procedures. Note ● In the Mac OS X printer driver, paper size out of the For Windows available range can be set, however, image is not correctly printed.
Canceling Printing ● Canceling Printing ● Press the <CANCEL> button on the operator panel to cancel print jobs being currently printed or preparing for a print. When you press the <CANCEL> button is pressed, the following message appears. and then press To cancel printing, select [Yes] the <ENTER>...
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Power Save Mode ● Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the ● Power Save Mode Note ● When a printer is in the power saving mode, press the <POWER SAVE> button to restore from the mode. ●...
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode ● Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the ● Sleep Mode Note ● When a printer is in the power saving mode, press the <POWER SAVE> button to restore from the mode. ●...
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode Constraints When in Sleep Mode This section explains constraints when in the sleep mode. The printer may not enter the sleep mode if an error is displayed. Printer Driver Utility Constraints When the printer goes into the sleep mode, the following constraints apply to the printer driver and utility functions.
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode Network Function Constraints Cannot Search/Cannot Specify Settings In the sleep mode, the following constraints In the sleep mode, you cannot search or specify apply to network functions. settings with the following functions or protocols. ●...
Settings for Turning Power Off Automatically (Auto Power Off) ● Settings for Turning Power Off Automatically ● (Auto Power Off) Note ● In the factory default, a printer does not enter the auto power off mode while connecting to the network. Setting the Auto Power Off Press the scroll button several times...
Settings for Turning Power Off Automatically (Auto Power Off) Memo Setting the Time that Elapses Before ● The auto power off time can be selected from the Entering the Auto Power Off Mode followings: - [1 hour] Note - [2 hours] •...
Setting the Buzzer ● Setting the Buzzer ● You can specify whether to sound a buzzer when an invalid operation is performed on the operation panel or when an error occurs. Press the <ENTER> button on the Press the scroll button several times operator panel.
3. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to the problems you may encounter while operating your printer. Memo ● Meanings of symbols in error messages: - “%COLOR%” indicates Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y) or Black (K) - “%TRAY%” indicates tray 1, tray 2 or the MP tray - “%COVER%”...
When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed ● When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error ● Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed When paper is jammed inside a printer or when an error message does not disappear even after jammed paper is removed, an error message appears on the display screen.
When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Message displayed after the <HELP> Reference Status Message on the Display Screen button is pressed Page Error Code Paper jams 1st Line Open Cover 382, 383, 385 page 83 2nd Line...
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Open the upper duplex unit cover (2) Remove the jammed paper gently in and check for jammed paper. If jammed the direction of the arrow if an edge of paper remains, pull it out gently and jammed paper can be seen, and then close the cover.
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Error Code 380 Open the upper duplex unit cover (4) and check for jammed paper. If jammed A paper jam has occurred around the front paper remains, remove it, and close the cover.
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Error Code 381 Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not A paper jam has occurred under an image drum. exposed to light.
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Error Code 382, 383, 385 Return all four image drums into the printer carefully. A paper jam has occurred around the fuser unit. Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward.
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Cover the removed image drums with Hold the fuser unit handle (6) and lift paper so that the image drums are not the fuser unit out of the printer. exposed to light.
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Push the left lock lever (5) of the fuser Close the front cover (2). unit backward. Note ● Cannot close the front cover securely if the top cover is not closed.
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Remove the jammed paper gently by Lower the paper set cover (1). pulling the edge of paper. Task is complete. Remove the paper from the back gently if the edge of paper cannot be seen.
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When Paper Jams Occurs/When an Error Message does not Disappear Even After Jammed Paper is Removed Return the tray (1) to the printer. Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (2) to open the front cover (3) forward.
When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit Appears ● When the Message for Replacement of ● Consumables or Maintenance Unit Appears When the time to replace consumables or maintenance unit is close and replacement must be done, the message “…Low”, “…Near Life”, “…Empty”, “…Life”, “Istall…”, “Replace…”, “Change…”...
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When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit Appears Memo ● “xxx” described on the list below changes according to the printer status. Message displayed after the <HELP> Reference Page or Status Message on the Display Screen button is pressed Remedy Error Code Toner Cartridge 1st Line...
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When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit Appears Message displayed after the <HELP> Reference Page or Status Message on the Display Screen button is pressed Remedy Error Code Image Drums 1st Line Install New Image Drum 680, 681, 682, 683 page 112 2nd Line Printing disabled due to low...
When the Message for Paper Replacement or Paper Size Error Appears ● When the Message for Paper Replacement or ● Paper Size Error Appears When the media type or media size loaded in a tray does not match the settings specified in the printer driver, the message “Change Paper...”...
Other Error Messages ● Other Error Messages ● This section explains the causes and remedies for an error message and the function of the <ATTENTION> indicator. An error message appears on the display screen of the operator panel. To display an error code, press the <HELP> button on the operator panel. Error Messages Error <ATTENTION>...
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Other Error Messages Error <ATTENTION> Message Cause/Remedy code indicator File System is Full Lights up The file system is full. File System is Write Protected Lights up The file system to which you tried to write is write-protected. Check Belt Unit Blinks The belt unit is not properly installed.
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Other Error Messages Error <ATTENTION> Message Cause/Remedy code indicator Unsupported USB Device Detected Lights up A USB device unsupported by a printer is connected. Remove the device. Please detach it Install Paper Blinks Load the paper of the size indicated in the MPTray MP tray, and then press the <ON LINE>...
When You Cannot Print from the MP Tray ● When You Cannot Print from the MP Tray ● If you print from the MP tray without moving down the paper set cover, the message “Install Paper MPTray” appears on the display screen. Check the message and deal with the problem.
Other Issues ● Other Issues ● This section explains the issues you may encounter while operating your printer and how to solve them. Unable to Print from a Computer Memo ● If the following information does not solve the issue, contact your dealer. ●...
Remedy Reference The printer is off line. Right-click the OKI C822 icon, and then select [See what's printing] (> [OKI C822] when multiple printer drivers are installed). In the dialog box, select the [Printer] menu and then remove the check from [Use Printer Offline].
8. In the [Devices and Printers], right-click the icon of the second or subsequent driver and select [Printer properties] ( [OKI C822] when multiple printer drivers are installed). 9. From the [Ports] tab, select [USBxxx] from the list. 10. Click [OK].
Other Issues OS-Specific Constraints Constraints with Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 R2/ Windows Server 2008 Item Symptom Cause/Remedy Printer drivers [Help] is not displayed. The [Help] function is not supported on PS printer drivers. The [User Account Control] When you launch an installer or utility, the [User Account dialog appears.
Other Issues Image Quality Issues Memo ● If the following information does not solve your issue, contact your dealer. Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Vertical lines appear. The LED heads are dirty. Wipe the LED heads with a soft page 122 tissue paper.
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Other Issues Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Horizontal lines and If the interval of lines or spots Lightly wipe the image drum with page 112 spots appear periodically. is about 94 mm (4 inches), the soft tissue paper. image drum (the green tube) is Replace the image drum if it is damaged or dirty.
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Other Issues Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Color of the printed The toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge. page 107 image is not what you The setting of [Black Finish] is On the printer driver, select Advanced expect. not suitable for the application.
Other Issues Feeding Issues Memo ● If the following information does not solve the issue, contact your dealer. Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference ● The paper often The printer is tilted. Place the printer on a flat surface. page 16 jams.
Other Issues Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference The paper twists The settings of media weight and Press the <ENTER> button and page 53 around the rollers type are incorrect. then select [Menus] > [Tray in the fuser unit. Configuration] > [(tray name) Config] >...
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Other Issues Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference There is an The printer is tilted. Place the printer on a flat surface. abnormal sound. There is a piece of paper or foreign Check the inside of the printer and object inside the printer. remove any objects.
Note ● Use only genuine Oki consumable items to ensure optimum quality. ● Service for problems due to use of consumable items other than genuine OKI consumables will incur fees even in the warranty period or the maintenance contract period.
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Note Replacing Toner Cartridges ● Have a new print cartridge ready, as the print quality declines after more than one year following breaking the seal. Note ● Toner powder may spill if you remove a toner cartridge ●...
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Procedure for Replacement Lift the toner cartridge (4) from the right side, and remove it from the printer. (for K (black) Toner Cartridge) Possible to get WARNING Memo burned. ● When replacing the C, M, Y toner cartridges, refer to “Procedure for Replacement (for C (cyan), M (magenta), ●...
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Insert a new toner cartridge (6) by Please recycle toner cartridges. aligning its left side indentation (7) with Memo the protrusion (8) on the image drum so ● If you must dispose of a toner cartridge, put it in a plastic the toner cartridge and image drum [K] bag or similar container and dispose of it in accordance with your municipality’s ordinances or guidelines.
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Procedure for Replacement Identify an empty toner cartridge by its label color (5). (for C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow) Toner Cartridges) Memo ● When replacing the K toner cartridge, refer to “Procedure for Replacement (for K (black) Toner Cartridge)” P.108.
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Unpack the replacement toner cartridge, Turn the blue lever (6) of the toner and gently shake it up and down and cartridge in the direction of the arrow side to side. fully while pressing the top of the toner cartridge.
● Service for problems due to use of consumable items other than genuine OKI consumables will incur fees even in the warranty period or the maintenance contract period. (Use of consumable items other than genuine OKI consumables does not always cause problems, but please exhibit caution when using those.)
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Remove the image drum (6) from the Place a new image drum (9) on a flat printer in the direction of the arrow and surface covered with a newspaper etc., place the image drum on a flat surface. and remove the protective sheet (10).
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Insert the toner cartridge (8) taken Close the top cover (4) by pushing the out in step 7 to the image drum (9) by both sides of the cover firmly. aligning its left side indentation (12) with the protrusion (13) on the image drum, and then fix the right side firmly into place.
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Put the image drum back to the Replacing the Belt Unit printer. Close the top cover by pushing the Life Span of Belt Unit both sides of the cover firmly. When the “Belt Unit Near Life” message Close the front cover.
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Insert your finger into the recess on Cover the image drums you took out the right side of the printer and pull the with paper so that the image drums do front cover open lever (1) to open the not expose to the light.
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Hold the handle of a new belt unit with Return all the four image drums to the one hand and support lower part with printer. other hand. Place the belt unit into the printer. ➋ ➊...
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Insert your finger into the recess on Replacing the Fuser Unit the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward. Life Span of Fuser Unit When the “Fuser Unit Near Life”...
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Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units Hold the fuser unit handle (6) and lift Close the top cover (4) by pushing the the fuser unit out of the printer. both sides of the cover firmly. Close the front cover (2). Note ●...
Cleaning ● Cleaning ● This section explains how to clean each part of your printer. Cleaning the Surface of the Wipe the two paper feed rollers (2) inside the printer with a wet cloth that Printer has been wrung out well. Note ●...
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Cleaning Release the tab (3) of the paper feed Wipe the two paper feed rollers (6) with roller cover by pressing the right arm (4) a wet cloth that has been wrung out inward while lifting up the MP tray (1) well.
Cleaning Hook one tab (3) of the paper feed roller Cleaning LED Heads cover by pressing the right arm (4) inward while lifting up the MP tray (1) Clean the LED heads if vertical lines appear, lightly. images are fading vertically, or the periphery of letters is smudged in the printouts.
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Cleaning Lightly wipe the lenses (5) of the LED heads with soft tissue paper. Close the top cover (4) by pushing the both sides of the cover firmly. Close the front cover (2). Note ● The front cover cannot be closed if the top cover is not closed securely.
Moving or Transporting Your Printer ● Moving or Transporting Your Printer ● This section explains how to move or transport your printer. Moving Your Printer Unplug all the cables. ● AC cord and ground wire. It may cause CAUTION ● Ethernet or USB cable. injury.
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Moving or Transporting Your Printer Hold the toner cartridges with both Close the top cover (4) by pushing the hands and remove them with the image both sides of the cover firmly. drums. Remove all the toner cartridges and image drums, and place them on a flat surface.
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Moving or Transporting Your Printer Lift your printer and put it in a box. Note ● Use the packing materials attached to your printer when purchased. ● After transporting or when setting up again, remove the vinyl tape used to secure the image drum and toner cartridges - 126 -...
5. Appendix This chapter explains the specifications of your printer. ● Menu List of the Operator Panel ● Checking the Printer’s Status with the Display Screen From the <ENTER> button on the operator panel, you can check the status of your printer. Checking the Device Status You can check the residual life of the consumables, counter information, network settings and system information on the display screen.
Menu List of the Operator Panel Menu List of the Operator Panel The function number is described on the right of each item. Functions Configuration Tray Count MPTray Tray1 Tray2 Supplies Life Cyan Drum Magenta Drum Yellow Drum Black Drum Cyan Toner Magenta Toner Yellow Toner...
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Menu List of the Operator Panel Memo ) indicates the factory default setting. Menus Tray Configuration MPTray Config Paper Size (A4 Fn90 X Dimension (210mm) Fn91 Y Dimension (297mm) Fn92 Media Type (Plain) Fn93 Media Weight (Light) Fn94 Tray Usage (Do Not Use) Fn95 Tray1 Config Paper Size (Cassette Size)
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Menu List of the Operator Panel Admin Setup Network Setup TCP/IP (Enable) IP Version (IPv4) : You must input a password. NetBEUI (Disable) NetBIOS over TCP (Enable) NetWare (Disable) EtherTalk (Disable) Frame Type (Auto) IP Address Set (Auto) IPv4 Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Web (Enable)
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Menu List of the Operator Panel IBM 5577 Setup Left Margin (6millimeter) Right Margin (6millimeter) Top Margin (6millimeter) Bottom Margin (6millimeter) Image Wrap Mode (On) Landscape Direction (Reverse Landscape) CAN Function (On) Japanese Font (Mincho) Auto Scale (On) Scale Adjustment (0%) Scale (100%) Japanese Font Size (9.5point) Default Edit Size (Auto)
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Menu List of the Operator Panel HP-GL2 Setup Rotate (0) Auto Rotate (Off) Auto Scale (Off) Merge (Off) Palette Source (Software) Palette Pen 0 Width (0.13mm) Color (0) Pen 1 Width (0.18mm) Color (1) Pen 2 Width (0.25mm) Color (2) Pen 3 Width (0.35mm) Color (3)
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Menu List of the Operator Panel Color Setup Ink Simulation (Off) UCR (Low) CMY 100% Density (Disable) CMYK Conversion (On) Memory Setup Receive Buffer Size (Auto) Resource Save (Off) Flash Memory Setup Initialize SD Card Setup Initialize Resize Partition PCL (20) Format Partition (PCL) Common (50) System Setup...
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Menu List of the Operator Panel Boot Menu USB Setup USB (Enable) Speed (480Mbps) To display the [Boot Menu], Soft Reset (Disable) turn on the power while Offline Receive (Disable) pressing the <ENTER> Serial Number (Enable) button. : You must input a Security Setup Job Limitation (Off) password.
Displays the Printer Setting Screen For Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 Click [Start], and select [Control Panel] > [Printer]. Right-click on the OKI C822 icon, and select [Printing preferences]. For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 Click [Start], and select [Printers and Faxes].
Specifications Printing Specifications C822 Printing method Dry electrophotographic recording method with LED (Light-emitting diode) Emulation language PCL6 (XL3.0 and PCL5c) Resident fonts PCL: 91 european fonts Resolution 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi 2bit Color Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black Print speed (A4)
Specifications C822 Conditions for the guarantee ● Operating Range of print quality Temperature 10°C, humidity 20 to 80% RH Temperature 32°C, humidity 20 to 60% RH Humidity 20% RH, temperature 10 to 32°C Humidity 80% RH, temperature 10 to 27°C ●...
Specifications Printer Dimensions TOP VIEW 449 mm SIDE VIEW 1107 mm 255 mm 552 mm 300 mm 400 mm 760 mm 420 mm 360 mm OPTION-INSTALLED VIEW (TRAY2) 498 mm 138 mm - 139 -...
Index ATTENTION indicator .... 92 Other Error Messages ... 92 Belt Unit ......115 Paper Jams ......78 Paper Size ....53, 56, 66 Paper Tray .....56, 66 Paper Weight ....53, 56 Custom Sizes ...... 66 Placement Environment ..16 Placement Space ....