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  • Page 1 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Oct 02...
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki Data assumes no responsibility for the results of errors or omissions beyond its control. Oki Data also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this document will not affect the applicability of the information in it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 5: Installing Optional Printer Accessories 1-12 Step 6: Loading the Universal Paper Tray 1-13 Step 7: Connecting the Power Cord and Turning the Printer On 1-18 Step 8: Selecting the Control Panel Language 1-19 Step 9: Printing a Test Page or Configuration Summary 1-20...
  • Page 4 Power On Problems 3-2 Warning Messages and Error Messages 3-3 Appendix A Customer Support and Part Numbers A-1 Oki Data on the Internet A-2 Service and Support A-3 Service Centers A-4 Oki Data Contact Locations A-5 Oki Part Numbers A-6...
  • Page 5 Preface In this Chapter . . . “Welcome” on page vi “About the Printer” on page vi “About this Guide” on page vii Oct 02...

  • Page 6: About The Printer I-Vi

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide About the Printer Welcome Thank you for selecting the help you set up and install your printer. Please read this guide and keep it at hand for later refer- ence. About the Printer Available Configuration Oki B6100 Printer...

  • Page 7: About This Guide I-Vii

    Throughout this guide, the four sides of the printer are referred to as front, rear, right, and left. The front of the printer is the side near the control panel, and the rear of the printer is opposite the front. The left and right sides of the printer are defined as the sides to the left and right, respectively, of a person who is facing the front of the printer.
  • Page 8 Appendix A: Customer Support and Part Numbers Appendix A lists Oki Customer Support telephone numbers and locations. It also lists the part numbers for the printers, options, and consumables. Oct 02...

  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    “Step 5: Installing Optional Printer Accessories” on page 1-12 “Step 6: Loading the Universal Paper Tray” on page 1-13 “Step 7: Connecting the Power Cord and Turning the Printer On” on page 1-18 “Step 8: Selecting the Control Panel Language” on page 1-19 “Step 9: Printing a Test Page or Configuration Summary”...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    To lift the printer, have two individuals facing each other from the front and the rear of the printer grasp the recessed areas on each side of the printer. Do not lift the printer by grasp- ing any area other than these recessed areas.

  • Page 11: Step 1: Inspecting Package Contents

    4, 6, and 7 shown in this guide. Make sure that all of the items shown below are included in the printer packaging. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Preparing A Location For The Printer

    Printer Depth (front to back): 17.3 in (439 mm) Space Requirements A certain amount of space is required for proper operation of the printer and also for performing printer maintenance and replacing consumables. Use the following figures to plan for appropri- ate clearances when determining a location for your printer.
  • Page 13 Environment Use the following guidelines to determine the best location for the printer: Horizontal, sturdy, and stable surface Exposed to direct sunlight Subject to vibrations Exposed to water and high humidity Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 2: Preparing a Location for the Printer...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Locating Parts Of The Printer

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 3: Locating Parts of the Printer Step 3: Locating Parts of the Printer The following figures indicate the names and functions of the main parts of the printer Figure 1-3: Front of the Printer. Paper Exit Slot...
  • Page 15 CAUTION: The fuser becomes very hot while the printer is operating. If you need to remove the print cartridge to remove a paper jam, turn the power off and wait at least 10 minutes before removing the print cartridge and touching the fuser.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Installing The Print Cartridge

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 4: Installing the Print Cartridge Step 4: Installing the Print Cartridge General Information The print cartridge contains the dry ink as well as the xerographic drum and associated compo- nents that create the xerographic image on a sheet of paper. The print cartridge will eventually run out of ink through normal use.
  • Page 17 Installation Procedure Use the following procedure to replace the print cartridge: Press the button on the top of the printer to open the front cover, and pull the cover all the way open. Remove the orange plastic shipping spacers from the inside of the printer.
  • Page 18 On level surface, firmly hold down the print cartridge. Pull the plastic sealing tape straight out (horizontally) from the cartridge. Slide the pegs on the print cartridge into the channels on the inside of the printer, and push the print cartridge into the printer.
  • Page 19 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 4: Installing the Print Cartridge Close the front cover. Verify that it securely locks into place.. Oct 02...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Installing Optional Printer Accessories

    The printer automatically recognizes an option after the option is installed. The printer driver does not. You must enable (activate) the option in the printer driver after the option is installed. The steps you will follow vary according to both your operating system and your installed printer driver.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Loading The Universal Paper Tray

    Step 6: Loading the Universal Paper Tray The 550-sheet universal paper tray that sits inside the printer can accommodate paper sizes from postcard to legal. The 550-sheet universal paper tray has two width guides that are located on the sides of the tray, and one length guide that is located near the center of the tray. These guides allow you to adjust the size of the area that holds paper.
  • Page 22 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 6: Loading the Universal Paper Tray If the paper you are using is longer than A4 (11.7 inches/ 297 cm), press the square green button on the bottom of the paper tray to release the rear of the tray, and pull the tray out to extend it.
  • Page 23 CAUTION: Do not overload the tray. Verify that the paper stack is beneath the retaining clips on both sides of the tray.
  • Page 24 Squeeze the length guide, lift it up, and adjust the guide to match the paper length. Verify that the length guide is firmly seated into the gradations on the base of the paper tray. Grasp the paper tray with both hands and insert it into the paper tray well on the printer. Oct 02...
  • Page 25 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. Verify that the tray is properly seated. Use the paper level indicator on the front right of the printer to determine when the paper supply is low. Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Step 7: Connecting The Power Cord And Turning The Printer On

    AC outlet. Turn the printer on by pressing [ I ] on the power switch on the left front of the printer. The status message “Loading” appears on the display. This message indicates that the printer is warming up and is not ready to print.

  • Page 27: Step 8: Selecting The Control Panel Language

    “Espanol” is shown on the second line of the display. Press the SELECT button to select the language you identified in Step 6. Press the RETURN button to exit the display language submenu. Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 8: Selecting the Control Panel Language for a...

  • Page 28: Step 9: Printing A Test Page Or Configuration Summary

    Press the SELECT button to enter the print test submenu. Press the NEXT button to toggle between “Single” and “Continuous”. If you choose Single, the printer will print a single test page. If you choose Continuous, the printer will continue printing pages until you press the START/STOP button.

  • Page 29: Configuration Summary

    Press the SELECT button to print the configuration summary page(s). NOTE: The content of the configuration summary for your printer is dependent upon the optional printer accessories that are installed. The summary shown below is for a printer with several optional printer accessories installed—your configuration summary may not contain all of the information...

  • Page 30: Step 10: Connecting The Printer To Host Computer

    Step 10: Connecting the Printer to Host Computer You must connect the printer to your computer using an IEEE 1284 parallel cable or a USB cable. These cables are user-supplied. The printer does not include either of these cables. The default configuration of your printer has the USB port turned off.

  • Page 31: Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers

    Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers Overview The installation procedure(s) you will use for your printer vary according to: • Operating System • Usage of the USB port • Network connection Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers...

  • Page 32: Windows 98 And Me (Parallel)

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers Windows 98 and Me (Parallel) Unpack your printer and complete the hardware setup procedures. Turn on your computer. Turn on the printer. Verify that paper is installed. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer.
  • Page 33 If you print a test page, verify that paper is installed. To exit, click Finish. On-line documents are provided on the CD-ROM. NOTE: Oki Data drivers may be revised. Updated drivers are available from Oki Data’s web site, my.okidata.com Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: Windows Xp (Parallel)

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers Windows XP (Parallel) Unpack your printer and complete the hardware setup procedures. Turn on your computer. Turn on the printer. Verify that paper is installed. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer.
  • Page 35 Files are copied. Click Finish. On-line documents are provided on the CD-ROM. NOTE: Oki Data drivers may be revised. Updated drivers are available from Oki Data’s web site, my.okidata.com Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers Continue Anyway.

  • Page 36: Windows 2000 (Parallel)

    Click OK. Select OKI B6100 Select OKI B6100 (PCL) Click Next. Printers Add Printer. Wizard" appears. Port" window appears. Scroll to and select your printer port. folder. folder. for PostScript. for PCL 5e. Printer" is NOT Oct 02...
  • Page 37 Files are copied. To exit, click Finish. On-line documents are provided on the CD-ROM. NOTE: Oki Data drivers may be revised. Updated drivers are available from Oki Data’s web site, my.okidata.com Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers...

  • Page 38: Windows Nt (Parallel)

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers Windows NT (Parallel) Unpack your printer and complete the hardware setup procedures. Turn on your computer. Turn on the printer. Verify that paper is installed. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer.
  • Page 39 If you print a test page, verify that paper is installed. To exit, click Finish. On-line documents are provided on the CD-ROM. NOTE: Oki Data drivers may be revised. Updated drivers are available from Oki Data’s web site, my.okidata.com Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Windows 98 And Me (Usb)

    Step 2: Connect to the USB Port If you want to use the USB port, you must purchase a USB cable separately. Verify that the printer is turned off. Your computer may be left turned on. Connect the flat end of the cable to the computer.
  • Page 41 You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD here. If you are, follow the instructions. The files are copied. Click Finish. On-line documents are provided on the CD-ROM. NOTE: Oki Data drivers may be revised. Updated drivers are available from Oki Data’s web site, my.okidata.com. Oct 02 Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers "Add New Hardware Wizard"...

  • Page 42: Windows 2000 (Usb)

    Step 2: Connect to the USB Port If you want to use the USB port, you must purchase a USB cable separately. Verify that the printer is turned off. Your computer may be left turned on. Connect the flat end of the cable to the computer.
  • Page 43 Files are copied. To exit, click Finish. On-line documents are provided on the CD-ROM. NOTE: Oki Data drivers may be revised. Updated drivers are available from Oki Data’s web site, my.okidata.com. Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Step 11: Installing Printer Drivers...

  • Page 44: Windows Xp (Usb)

    Step 2: Connect to the USB Port If you want to use the USB port, you must purchase a USB cable separately. Verify that the printer is turned off. Your computer may be left turned on. Connect the flat end of the cable to the computer.
  • Page 45 You may see a warning message next. If you do, select Click Finish. On-line documents are provided on the CD-ROM. NOTE: Oki Data drivers may be revised. Updated drivers are available from Oki Data’s web site, my.okidata.com. Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Network Printer Installation

    Install your printer as a local printer. Network Installation Install your printer as a network printer. The network configuration is covered in the Configuration Guide: NIC Option for OKI® B6100 Printer. The Configuration Guide is an online document on the CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

  • Page 47: Macos

    MacOS Unpack your printer and complete the hardware setup procedures. Turn on your computer. Turn on the printer. Verify that paper is installed. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer. Double-click the CD icon. Double-click the Installer icon. The installer window appears.

  • Page 48: Step 12: Locating User Documentation

    After completing the installation procedure, verify that the printer is working correctly by print- ing a document from an application. If the printer is not functioning correctly or if an error mes- sage is displayed on the control panel, see...

  • Page 49: Step 15: Product Registration

    My.okidata.com is a powerful area of our web site designed to help you get the most from your OKI printer. It represents our commitment to providing you with solutions, finding out the latest updates about your OKI products, and getting the details on OKI programs and services that can help your bottom line.
  • Page 50 See our web site: http://my.okidata.com In the U.S. and Canada, call: 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Latin America, call: Oki Data de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., (525) 263-8780 Oki Data do Brasil, Ltda., 5511-3444-3501 Oct 02...

  • Page 51: Chapter 2 Understanding And Navigating The Control Panel Menus

    Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus In this Chapter . . . “About this Chapter” on page 2-2 “Control Panel Features” on page 2-3 “Navigating the Control Panel Menus” on page 2-6 “Menu Structure” on page 2-8 Oct 02...
  • Page 52 Oki B6100 Installation Guide About this Chapter This chapter explains the control panel and its functions, and also demonstrates how to navigate throughout the various menus and submenus that allow you to view and change the printer set- tings. NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.

  • Page 53: Control Panel Features

    Control Panel Features The control panel is located on the front of the printer. It contains the display, indicators, and pushbuttons that allow you to view and change the printer settings. NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver.
  • Page 54 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Control Panel Features LED Indicators The LED indicators also indicate printer status. The four indicators can each be on, off, or blinking, indicating different phases of printer operation. The table below explains the LED indicators. Color...
  • Page 55 Pushbuttons The control panel pushbuttons allow you to access and navigate menus, and also assist you in recovering from printer errors. The table below explains the functions of the eight pushbuttons. Pushbutton Oct 02 Function START/STOP—Push this button to start or stop the printer, or to exit the menu system.

  • Page 56: Navigating The Control Panel Menus

    Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel. When you press the MENU button on the control panel, you enter the printer’s menu system. At that point, the first line of the display contains the text “Menu”, indicating that you are in the menu system.
  • Page 57 Press the START/STOP button to exit the menu system. NOTE: Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver. Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel. Oct 02 Oki B6100 Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Menu Structure

    Settings in your software application will override any settings in your printer driver. Your printer driver settings will override any settings from the printer menu or printer front panel. The following figure shows the structure of the control panel main menus and submenus. For more specific information about using and navigating the printer menu system, see the User Guide provided on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this Chapter . . . “Power On Problems” on page 3-2 “Warning Messages and Error Messages” on page 3-3 Oct 02...

  • Page 60: Power On Problems

    Power On Problems If you have problems turning on the printer, check the possible causes listed in the table below. If the printer will not start after checking these items, turn the printer off, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or an authorized service provider.

  • Page 61: Warning Messages And Error Messages

    Warning messages use only the second line of the display and indicate conditions that do not prevent the printer from operating. For example, if Tray 1 is out of paper but the printer is cur- rently drawing paper from Tray 2, a warning message will appear on the second line of the dis- play indicating that Tray 1 is out of paper—but the printer will continue to operate, drawing...

  • Page 62: Warning Messages

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide Warning Messages and Error Messages Warning Messages The following table lists warning messages, possible causes, and the actions required to correct each cause. Warning Message Line 2 of display Paper Out Tray 1 Paper Out Tray 2...

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    Remove Paper The output tray is full. Remove Paper The offset output tray is full. Oki B6100 Installation Guide Action Remove the jammed paper from the indicated location. See the online User Guide (on the CD-ROM) for information about removing paper jams.
  • Page 64 Oki B6100 Installation Guide Warning Messages and Error Messages Error Message Line 1 U2 ROS FAILURE U4 FUSER FAILURE ENV UNIT FAILURE OFFSET TRAY FAIL OPTION TRAY FAIL DUPLEX FAILURE MAIN MOTOR FAIL ENGINE NV FAIL FAN FAILURE MAINTENANCE REQ...

  • Page 65: Appendix A Customer Support And Part Numbers

    Customer Support and Part Numbers In this Chapter . . . “About this Chapter” on page A-2 “Oki Data on the Internet” on page A-2 “Service and Support” on page A-3 “Service Centers” on page A-4 “Oki Data Contact Locations” on page A-5 “Oki Part Numbers”...

  • Page 66: Oki Data On The Internet

    You can use our web site to get Web-based support for all OKI products: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—no waiting! download the printer drivers you need. read about other customers and how they use OKI products to improve their productivity and enhance their documentation.

  • Page 67: Service And Support

    Service and Support United States and Canada Oki Data is firmly committed to the satisfaction of our customers. If you have a problem that your customer documentation cannot solve, contact the listed sources for service or support. Sales and Service Dealers: United States and Canada Consult the store location where you purchased your machine, or contact Oki Data for the loca- tion of the nearest Authorized Oki Data Service Dealer.

  • Page 68: Service Centers

    Service Centers Service Centers Authorized Service Providers Oki Data has over 2,000 local Authorized Service Providers in North and South America. For the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing of Oki Data authorized Service Centers: • Consult our web site at www.okidata.com •...

  • Page 69: Oki Data Contact Locations

    2735 Matheson Blvd. East, Unit 1 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4M8 Canada Phone: 1-800-654-3282 (USA and Canada only) Fax: 1-905-238-4421 Mexico Oki Data de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Mariano Escobedo No. 748-8 Piso Col. Anzures, e.p. 11590 Mexico, DF Phone: 52-55-5263-8780 Fax: 52-55-5263-8785 Brazil Oki Data do Brasil, Ltda.

  • Page 70: Oki Part Numbers

    Oki B6100 Installation Guide Oki Part Numbers Oki Part Numbers The following tables list Oki part numbers for the Oki B6100 printer, options, and consumables. Printers Oki Part Number 62419101 62419102 Consumables Oki Part Number 52113701 Options Oki Part Number...

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