Page 2: Copyright Information • 2
The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the web site: Trademark Information______________________________________ Oki and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Menu Defaults ......59 Printer Menus ......64 Paper Jams .
Page 4 Color Printing ......123 Using the Printer Driver ..... 132 Utilities .
Page 5: 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 6: Introduction
Introduction Your new printer is designed with advanced features to give you clear, vibrant color printing and crisp black and white pages at high speed on a range of print media. Features _________________________ • Up to 12 pages per minute full color.
Page 7: Printer Overview
Front View c53_01_printerfull.jpg Output Stacker, face down Standard printed copy delivery point. Holds up to 250 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m²) paper. Operator Panel Menu driven operator controls and LCD display panel Can be changed to show different languages: see page 9. PaperTray Standard paper tray.
Page 8: Rear View
Capacity100 sheets When the rear paper stacker is folded down, paper exits the printer through the rear of the printer and is stacked face up. This is used for labels, heavy print media, envelopes and custom paper sizes. When used in conjunction with the Multi-Purpose Tray, the paper path through the printer is essentially straight.
Page 9: Changing The Display Language
Press MENU + and/or MENU – repeatedly until you see the language you wish to select. Press ENTER to select this language. Press ON LINE to exit the menu and return the printer to standby. C3200n User’s Guide Introduction • 9...
Page 10: Paper Recommendations
Paper 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 11: Media Types
• Hammermill Bond (90 g/m²) ® • Xerox 4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²) ® • Oki 52206101 Bright White Proofing Paper, 32 lb. US Bond (120 g/m Recommendations • Check www.my.okidata.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer.
Page 12 ENVELOP1.jpg and ENVELOP2.jpg • Use only recommended envelopes Oki 52206301 and 52206302: For more information, see “Print Media, Oki“ in your Handy Reference Guide or www.my.okidata.com. • Envelopes should be stored flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources.
Page 13: Auto Switching
Transparencies transparency_color.jpg • Use only recommended transparencies (3M CG3720, Oki 52205701). • Avoid office transparencies designed for use by hand with marker pens. These will melt in the fuser and cause damage. Labels • Avery 5161 White Laser Labels (letter size) work well with your printer.
Page 14: Paper Size, Feed, And Exit
Paper Size, Feed, and Exit ___________ Tray 1 and Optional Tray 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'') (210 x 297 mm) (145 x 210 mm) (105 x 148 mm) (182 x 257 mm) Custom...
Page 15 c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides) C3200n User’s Guide Paper Recommendations • 15...
Page 16 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 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'') (210 x 297 mm) (145 x 210 mm) (182 x 257 mm) Envelopes (COM-10) Custom: min. 3.94 to 5.83'' [100 x 148 mm]; max.
Page 18: Paper Exits
Face Up (Rear Exit) 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: Duplex Unit (Optional)
Duplex Unit (Optional) ______________ This option provides automatic two-sided printing on the same range of paper sizes as optional Tray 2 (i.e. all Tray 1 sizes except A6), using paper from 20 to 28-lb. US Bond (42 to 58 lb. Index, 75 to 105 g/m² metric). C3200n User’s Guide Paper Recommendations •...
Page 20: Loading Paper
• If you are printing from the 1st (upper) tray, you can pull out the 2nd (lower) tray and reload it while the printer is printing. • If you are printing from the 2nd (lower) tray, do not pull out the 1st (upper) tray while printing.
Page 21 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). Fan Paper.eps C3200n User’s Guide Loading Paper • 21...
Page 22 Load paper print side down, making sure the rear stopper (1) and paper guides (2) are snug against the paper. c53_13_instlpapr.jpg Load letterhead paper face down, with the top edge aimed towards the front of the printer. c53_76_trayabc.jpg NOTE C3200n User’s Guide Loading Paper • 22...
Page 23 Gently close the paper tray. c53_16_closetray.jpg 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. •...
Page 24: Multi-Purpose (Mp) Tray
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray ____________ 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. c53_40_mptrayopen1_crop.jpg, c53_41_mptrayopen2_crop.jpg, c53_42_mptrayopen3_crop.jpg NOTE...
Page 25 (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 printing on envelopes. C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 26 Press the blue tray latch (1) toward the paper stack to lift the paper platform into the feed position. c53_86_mptraylevercolr.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Loading Paper • 26...
Page 27: Consumables
Consumables Life Expectancy____________________ Toner Cartridge Life expectancy approximately 1,500 pages, 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” on page 28. Image Drum Life expectancy approximately 15,000 pages, assuming an average of 3 pages per print job.
Page 28: Replacing Consumables
Replacing Consumables _____________ Toner Cartridge c53_30_tonergroup.jpg REPLACE TONER nnn: zzzz TONER EMPTY nnn: ZZZZ = 410: YELLOW 411: MAGENTA 412: CYAN 413: BLACK Toner Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Oki Order # 43034804 43034803 43034802 43034801 C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 28...
Page 29 Press the cover release. Open the printer’s top cover fully. c53_02_opencvr.jpg If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. WARNING! C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 29...
Page 30 Note the positions of the four cartridges: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). c53_09_lidup.jpg Pull the colored toner release lever on the cartridge to be replaced towards the front of the printer. Shown: replacement of the black toner cartridge c53_74_tonerlvropen.jpg C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 31 Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge. Then, pull the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end. Remove the toner cartridge. Discard it in accordance with your local regulations. c53_80_tonrout.jpg Unpack the new toner cartridge. Gently shake it from side to side to loosen and distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Page 32: Install Toner Cartridge
Install Toner Cartridge c53_04_shk_tnr.jpg Remove the adhesive tape from the underside of the cartridge. 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. Hold the cartridge by its top center with the colored release lever to the right.
Page 33 cartridge into the top of the image drum. Push it firmly against the spring on the drum unit. c53_80_tonrout.jpg and c53_73_tonerdrum.jpg Lower the right end of the cartridge into the image drum unit. Press it firmly down in place. Then, push the C3200n User’s Guide Consumables •...
Page 34 colored lock lever back to open the toner slot and lock it in place. c53_75_tonrlvrclose.jpg The lever should move easily. If it does not, STOP! Push down on the toner cartridge to be sure that it is properly seated in the image drum. Press back on the lever again.
Page 35 Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED. c5x_ledarray_bw.jpg 10. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 35...
Page 36: Image Drum
Black Cyan Magenta Yellow The image drum includes a new toner cartridge. The life expectancy of the cartridge will be reduced as the toner charges the new drum. Oki Order # 42126661 42126660 42126659 42126658 Important! C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 36...
Page 37 Press the cover release and open the top cover fully. c53_02_opencvr.jpg WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 37...
Page 38 Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). c53_09_lidup.jpg Lift the image drum, complete with its toner cartridge, out of the printer. Discard it in accordance with your local regulations. c53_53_drumremove.jpg C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 39 Unpack the new image drum. CAUTION! Image drum handling The image drum contains toner. To avoid spilling toner, be careful to keep it upright. c53_31_drum.jpg, Checkmark.bmp, c53_79_drumtilt_3.jpg, c53_78_drumtilt_2.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 39...
Page 40 • 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 41 Remove the paper sheet. Then, remove the clear plastic film. c53_26removepaper.jpg, c53_25_removeclearsheet.jpg If present, remove the silica gel pack. c53_24_removejell.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 41...
Page 42 Place the image drum in the printer. c53_84_removedrumwithorange.jpg Remove the orange drum seal. c53_83_removeorangething.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 42...
Page 43 Install the new toner cartridge in the image drum. See page 32, ff., for more information. C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 43...
Page 44 10. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED. c5x_ledarray_bw.jpg 11. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 44...
Page 45: Belt Unit
50,000 pages. Press the cover release and open the top cover fully. c53_02_opencvr.jpg If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. WARNING! C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 46 • 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 47 Locate the two blue locks (1) and the handle (2). c53_48_belt1.jpg Turn the two locks about 45° counterclockwise to release the belt. c53_49_belt2.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 47...
Page 48 Pull up the handle and lift the belt unit out of the printer. c53_50_belt3.jpg Unpack the new belt unit. 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.
Page 49 Turn the two belt locks about 45° clockwise to secure the belt unit in place. c53_48_belt1.jpg 10. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer = Cyan, It is essential that they go back in the correct order! c53_09_lidup.jpg...
Page 50 11. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 50...
Page 51 Oki 42625502 (230V) c53_104_fuser_transport_loc.jpg REPLACE FUSER 354: Fuser Life If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Handle the fuser with extreme care. Hold it only by its handle, which is only mildly warm to the touch.
Page 52 Press the cover release. Fully open the printer’s top cover. c53_02_opencvr.jpg Pull the two blue fuser lock levers (1) towards the front of the printer. c53_59_fuser1.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 52...
Page 53 Hold 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 54 (1) should be on the right. Lower the fuser into the printer. c53_60a_fuser2.jpg Push the two blue retaining levers (1) toward the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place. c53_61a_fuser3.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 54...
Page 55 Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Consumables • 55...
Page 56: Menus
Many of these settings can be overridden by settings in the printer driver. However, several of the driver settings can be left at “Printer Setting,” which will then default to the settings entered in these printer menus C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 57: Changing Menu Settings
The menus and their various listings vary depending on which options you have installed on your printer. Press ENTER to enter the menu. Use +/ – to move up and down through the items in the selected menu.
Page 58 Example: Power Save Time To change the time interval for the printer to wait before going into Power Save mode (default setting is 60 MIN): Press + to enter the menu mode. Press + and/or – repeatedly until you see SYS CONFIG MENU Press ENTER to go into the Sys Config Menu.
Page 59: Menu Defaults
Menu Defaults_____________________ Information, Print, and Media Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (e.g., Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu INFORMATION MENU PRINT MENU MEDIA MENU Item PRINT MENU MAP DEMO1 COPIES DUPLEX†...
Page 60 Color, System Configuration, and USB Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu COLOR MENU SYS CONFIG MENU USB MENU Item DENSITY CONTROL ADJUST DENSITY AJST REGSTRATION C REG FINE AJST M REG FINE AJST Y REG FINE AJST...
Page 61: Network And Memory Menus
Network and Memory Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu NETWORK MENU MEMORY MENU† Item TCP/IP NETBEUI IP ADDRESS SET IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY ADDRESS INITIALIZE NIC? WEB/IPP TELNET...
Page 62: System Adjust And Maintenance Menus
System Adjust and Maintenance Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option (Duplex Unit, Second Paper Tray, etc.) is installed. Menu SYS ADJUST MENU† MAINTENANCE MENU Item X ADJUST Y ADJUST DUPLEX X ADJUST DUPLEX Y ADJUST DRUM CLEANING MENU RESET SAVE MENU...
Page 63: Usage Menu
Usage Menu Menu USAGE MENU Item TOTAL PAGE COUNT TRAY1 PAGE COUNT TRAY2 PAGE COUNT† MPT PAGE COUNT COLOR PAGE COUNT MONO PAGE COUNT K DRUM LIFE C DRUM LIFE M DRUM LIFE Y DRUM LIFE BELT LIFE FUSER LIFE K TONER C TONER M TONER...
Page 64: Printer Menus
PRINT MENU MAP DEMO1 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 the built-in Demo page. C3200n User’s Guide Menus • 64...
Page 65: 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 being printed.
Page 66 Item Settings MONO- AUTO SPEED PRINT MONO 24PPM SPEED COLOR SPEED MIXED SPEED Explanation Sets the print engine speed. If you are printing only color documents, switch to COLOR SPEED. If you are printing only monochrome documents, switch to MONO 24PPM. AUTO SPEED sets the speed of printing based on whether the first page is color or monochrome.
Page 67: Media Menu
Explanation 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 68 5 to 35.5 INCH Default = 11 INCH Explanation 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 69: Color Menu
Color Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. 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 70: System Configuration Menu
If ON, the printer will attempt to print again any pages lost due to a paper jam once the jam has been cleared. Change this to ON if you wish the printer to print the error details when an error occurs. C3200n User’s Guide Menus •...
Page 71 Items Settings LANGUAGE English German French Italian Spanish Swedish Norwegian Danish Dutch Turkish Portuguese Polish Explanation Sets the language used for the display window and printed reports. C3200n User’s Guide Menus • 71...
Page 72: Usb Menu
ENABLE NUMBER DISABLE Explanation Enables or disables the SOFT RESET command. Sets the maximum transfer speed for the USB interface. ENABLE allows your computer to identify the printer by its USB interface serial number. C3200n User’s Guide Menus • 72...
Page 73: Network Menu
Network Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Item Settings TCP/IP ENABLE DISABLE NETBEUI ENABLE DISABLE IP ADDRESS AUTO MANUAL IP ADDRESS xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default = 198.168.100.100 SUBNET MASK xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default = 255.255.255.000 GATEWAY xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ADDRESS Default = 192.168.100.254 INITIALIZE [EXECUTE] NIC?
Page 74 Item Settings WEB/IPP ENABLE DISABLE TELNET ENABLE DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE SNMP ENABLE DISABLE NORMAL SMALL HUB LINK AUTO NEGOTIATE SETTING 100BASE-TX FUL 100BASE-TX HALF 10BASE-T FULL 10BASE-T HALF Explanation Enables or disables Web config. facility and Internet Printing Protocol. This item will not appear in the menu if TCP/IP is set to DISABLE.
Page 75: Memory Menu
YES=ENTER/NO=CANCEL Press ENTER. The following message displays: EXECUTE NOW? YES=ENTER/NO=CANCEL Press ENTER, then turn the printer off. The request to execute FLASH initialization is put into the memory and initialization is executed when the power is turned back on. C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 76: System Adjust Menu
System Adjust Menu Notes: • Factory default settings are shown in bold. • Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the Duplex Unit is installed. Item X ADJUST Y ADJUST DUPLEX X ADJUST† DUPLEX Y ADJUST† DRUM CLEANING Settings -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.00...
Page 77: 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 experiencse faded print or light specks / streaking in monochrome printing on white paper.
Page 78 Usage Menu This menu is for information only. It 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 on hand and you need to know how soon you will need them.
Page 79: Paper Jams
Jams can occur due to paper misfeeding from a paper tray or at any point along the paper path. When a jam occurs, the printer immediately stops, and the control panel displays an error message. This message tells you where the first sheet is jammed.
Page 80: Jam 382
Jam 382 OPEN TOP COVER 382: Paper Jam Open the top cover. c53_02_opencvr.jpg 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. c53_68_jamtop_crop.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams •...
Page 81 Lower the rear exit tray. c53_70a_rear1.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 81...
Page 82 Pull out the jammed sheet. c53_67a_jamrear.jpg 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 (1) before pulling the sheet out.
Page 83 Close the rear exit. c53_70a_rear1.jpg Close the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 83...
Page 84: Jam 381
Jam 381 OPEN TOP COVER 381: Paper Jam Press the cover release. Fully open the printer’s top cover. c53_02_opencvr.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 84...
Page 85 Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! c53_09_lidup.jpg If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. WARNING! C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 86 Lift each of the image drum/toner cartridge units out of the printer. Place them on a flat surface in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light. c53_53_drumremove.jpg The green surface at the base of each image drum is very delicate and light sensitive.
Page 87 Remove any sheets of paper on the belt unit. c53_63_jambelt1.jpg CAUTION! Do not use any sharp or abrasive objects to separate sheets from the belt. This may damage the belt surface. C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 87...
Page 88 Warning! If the printer has been printing, the fuser will be HOT! If the sheet is well advanced into the fuser (only a short length is still visible), do not attempt to pull it back. See step 4 under “Jam 382” .
Page 89 Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer. Be sure to place them in the proper sequence = Cyan, = Magenta, c53_09_lidup.jpg Close the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg = Yellow, C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 89 = Black).
Page 90 Jam 372 and 380 OPEN FRONT COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 372 or 380. Lift the front cover release. Pull open the front cover. c53_58_frcvropen.jpg Remove any jammed sheets. c53_66_jamfront.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 90...
Page 91 Close the front cover. c53_57_frcvrclose.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 91...
Page 92 Jam 370, 373 and 383 OPEN DUPLEX COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 370, 373, 383 Press the duplex cover release. Open the duplexer cover. c53_54_duplex1.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 92...
Page 93 Remove any jammed sheets. c53_65a_jamduplex1.jpg, c53_99a_jam37x.jpg, c53_88a_jam.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 93...
Page 94 Close the duplex unit cover. c53_95a_duplexjam.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 94...
Page 95 Jam 371 OPEN DUPLEX COVER 371: Paper Jam Turn off the printer. Pull out the duplexer. c53_96_jam371a.jpg Pull the duplexer lid to unlock it. c53_97_jam371b.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 95...
Page 96 Open the lid. Remove the jammed sheet. c53_98_jam371c.jpg Close the lid. Push it back to lock it in place. c53_97_jam371b.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 96...
Page 97 Push the duplexer back into the printer. c53_96_jam371a.jpg Turn on the printer C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 97...
Page 98 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. Remove any sheet jammed as it exited the tray. c53_101a_jam392.jpg, c53_100a_jam391.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams •...
Page 99 Open the front cover. c53_58_frcvropen.jpg Remove any jammed sheets. c53_66_jamfront_crop.jpg Close the front cover. c53_57a_frcvrclose.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 99...
Page 100: 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. c53_81_jammptray.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 100...
Page 101: The Front
If the Sheet Can’t Easily Be Pulled Out from the Front Lift the front cover release. Pull open the front cover. c53_102_jam390.jpg Remove any jammed sheets. c53_94_jam390.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 101...
Page 102 Close the front cover. c53_102_jam390.jpg C3200n User’s Guide Paper Jams • 102...
Page 103: Troubleshooting
• “Paper Size Change Request” see page 115 • “Printer does not go online” see page 115 • “Printer makes a strange noise” see page 115 • “Printer takes a long time to start printing” see page 115 • “Printing cancels” see page 116 •...
Page 104: Display Panel Messages
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 105 What to Do 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: c53_61a_fuser3.jpg Clear the jam. See “Jam 390”...
Page 106 90 and page 98 Clear the jam. See page 80 and page 84. 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 107 If this does not remedy the problem, 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 108: Paper Jams
The paper is creased or wrinkled. The paper is not aligned correctly. Paper doesn’t feed. Jam is cleared, but printer does not print. Possible cause The top cover has not remained open until all paper jams have been cleared.
Page 109: Print Quality Problems
The paper is moist. Fading, Vertically Possible cause LED head is dirty. Toner is low. Paper is unsuitable for printer. Remedy Clean LED with lens cleaner or soft tissue. Replace toner cartridge. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 28. Remedy Press the cover release latch and open, then close, the cover.
Page 110: Light Print
• If the lines or spots occur at intervals of The image drum Remove the image drum from the printer and store it in has been a dark place for several hours. If this does not work, exposed to replace the image drum.
Page 111: Shading On Unprinted Sections
Remedy Change image drum. Shading on unprinted sections Possible cause Paper has been affected by static electricity. Paper is too thick. Toner is low. Toner rubs off when you rub the printed surface. Possible cause Media Weight and Media Type settings may not be appropriate.
Page 112: Usb Problems
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 113: Cannot Print
Cannot print • PRNUSBx write error is displayed. Possible cause Interface is disabled. In the printer menu settings, enable the USB Printer is switched OFF. Printer interface cable is disconnected. A converter, buffer, extension cable or USB hub is being used.
Page 114: Application Error
Print file is corrupted. Memory is insufficient for application. Printer driver is incorrectly configured. Remedy Upgrade the application. Close all other applications. Correct or recreate the file. Increase computer’s memory. Correctly configure printer driver. C3200n User’s Guide Troubleshooting • 114...
Page 115: Paper Size Change Request
ON-LINE. Remedy Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable. Reconnect the power cable and switch the printer on. If this does not clear the fault, call for service. Remedy Place the printer on a stable, level surface.
Page 116: Printing Cancels
Check the control panel. If an error message is displayed, correct the problem. Remedy Use a computer with a faster processor. Set lower print resolution in the printer driver Job Options tab. Simplify data. C3200n User’s Guide Troubleshooting • 116...
Page 117: Options
The basic printer comes equipped with 32 MB of main memory. This can be upgraded with an additional memory board containing • 64 MB (Oki 70042801), increasing the memory to 96 MB • 256 MB (Oki 70042901), increasing the memory to 288 C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 118: Second Paper Tray
Second Paper Tray _________________ Oki 42158511 c53_43_opttray2.jpg 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 57 lbs. (60 to 203 g/m C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 119: Duplex Unit
Oki 42158411 c53_56_duplexer.jpg 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...
Page 120: Specifications
Specifications Item Specification Dimensions 16.61'' W x 22.09'' D x 13.58'' H (422 mm W x 561 mm D x 345 mm H) Net Weight 57.3 lbs. (26 Kg) • 12 pages per minute (ppm) color Print speeds • 20 ppm monochrome •...
Page 121 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 122: Windows
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. For Individual Jobs Click Grayscale on the driver’s Color tab as you print the job: C52_W2k_Grayscale.bmp...
Page 123: Color Printing
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.
Page 124: Viewing Conditions
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 125: 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 126: Choosing A Color Matching Method
Typically CMYK documents are only supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. The driver and Color Swatch Utility supplied with your printer support only RBG. If you wish to use CMYK, you might be able to use the software application’s Soft Proofing feature (see “RGB or CMYK”...
Page 127: Matching Photographic Images
Adobe Photoshop, you may be able to use Soft-Proofing to simulate the printed image on your monitor. To do this, you can use the ICC-Profiles provided by Oki, and then print using the ICC profiles as the Print Space (or Output space).
Page 128: Color Matching
Color Matching Color Matching Options The Color Matching options in the driver can be used to help match your printed colors to the ones displayed on your monitor. The driver’s color options are only designed to work with RGB data. The driver color matching options are found on the Color tab in the driver: C32_Win_AutoColor.bmp...
Page 129 • sRGB Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 129...
Page 130 Default: Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. Right-click the printer name and: a. Windows 98/Me: select Properties, then click Printer Properties. b. Windows 2000/XP: select Properties, then click Printing Preferences. c. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults.
Page 131: Print Job
To Change the Color Matching Options for A Particular Print Job: Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. a. Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. b. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 132: Using The Printer Driver
The Windows 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 133: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet
98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 134: Custom Page Sizes
Custom Page Sizes 98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 Custom page sizes can be printed from Tray 1, Tray 2 or the Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray, one-sided printing only, rear exit only. Tray 1 and Tray 2 Custom Size Range •...
Page 135 Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. On the Setup tab, under Media, select User Defined Size from the bottom of the Size drop-down list, or select a custom size you have already defined (see “Creating and...
Page 136 98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes for XP]. Right click the printer icon, then: Windows 98/Me: select Properties, then click the Printer Properties tab. Windows XP: select Properties, then click Printing Preference.
Page 137: Print Resolution
Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 138 On the Job Options tab, select the required printing resolution under Quality: • Fine = high resolution, slower speed: choose this one for optimum results when printing graphics. • Normal = medium resolution, medium speed: the default. • Fast = low resolution, fast speed: choose this one for drafts or documents without graphics.
Page 139: Duplex Printing
Follow steps 3, etc., below. Note that the screen for setting defaults will have more tabs. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. NOTE NOTE C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 140 Windows XP: click Preferences On the Setup tab, under 2-Sided Printing, select Long Edge or Short Edge. C51_WMe_Setup.bmp Click OK. Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click OK. Windows XP: click Print. C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 140...
Page 141 Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 142 On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select Booklet in the drop-down list. C51_WMe_Setup.bmp Click Options. Enter your settings. Click OK. Click OK. Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click OK. Windows XP: click Print. C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 142...
Page 143 98 / Me / XP / NT 4.0 Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 144 Select a name from the Watermark list or click New to set up a new watermark. To create a new watermark or edit an existing watermark: • Click the New or Edit button. • Enter the text for the watermark and select the font, size, angle, etc., to be used.
Page 145 The following instructions explain how to select collating using the printer driver. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 146: C51_Wme_Setup.bmp
Then the separate sheets are combined to produce a poster. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer, then: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
Page 147: Windows 98 / Me / Nt4.0: Click Ok
Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click OK. Windows XP: click Print. C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 147...
Page 148: Windows 2000
Duplex Printing (see page 155) • Watermarks (see page 159) • Collating (see page 161) • Printing Posters (see page 162) Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. NOTE C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 148...
Page 149 (Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet) 2000 Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode (1), select the required number of pages per sheet in the drop-down list.
Page 150 Make sure the rear exit path is open: c53_72_rear3.jpg Load the custom size paper in the tray of your choice. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 150...
Page 151 On the Setup tab, under Media, select User Defined Size in the Size drop-down list. Define the custom size in the dialog box which appears. Click OK. C51_W2k_Setup.bmp You may see a Warning dialog box indicating a conflict. If you do, click OK and the driver will automatically make the needed changes to correct for the conflict.
Page 152 Creating and Saving Custom Page Sizes 2000 Up to 32 custom page sizes can be defined. Click Start → Settings → Printers. Right click the printer icon, then select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. On the Setup tab, click Paper Feed Options. Click Custom Size.
Page 153 Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. On the Job Options tab, select the required printing resolution under Quality: •...
Page 154 • Fast = low resolution, fast speed: choose this one for drafts or documents without graphics. C51_W2k_Job_Options.bmp Select Toner Saving if appropriate. If you’re printing photographs, select Photo Enhance for best quality. Click Print. C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 154...
Page 155 Follow steps 3, etc., below. Note that the Properties screen for setting defaults will have more tabs. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. NOTE NOTE C3200n User’s Guide...
Page 156 On the Setup tab, under 2-Sided Printing, select Long Edge or Short Edge. C51_W2k_Setup.bmp Click Print. C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 156...
Page 157: On The Setup Tab, Under Finishing Mode, Select Booklet In The Drop-Down List
Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select Booklet in the drop-down list.
Page 158 Click Print. C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 158...
Page 159 Watermarks 2000 Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. On the Job Options tab, click Watermark. C51_W2k_Job_Options.bmp C3200n User’s Guide Windows • 159...
Page 160 Select a name from the Watermark list or click New to set up a new watermark. When you’re finished setting up the new watermark, click OK. To create a new watermark or edit an existing watermark: • Click the New or Edit button. •...
Page 161 The following instructions explain how to select collating using the printer driver. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. On the Job Options tab, under Job Type, enter the number of copies required and select Collate.
Page 162 Then the separate sheets are combined to produce a poster. Open the file in your application and select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode, select PosterPrint in the drop-down list.
Page 163: Utilities
Utilities Overview These programs are located on the CD supplied with your printer. • Color Utility Color Swatch (see page 164) • Network Utility LPR utility (see page 167) C3200n User’s Guide Utilities • 163...
Page 164: Color Swatch Utility
Color Swatch Utility ________________ General Information The Color Swatch Utility allows you to print swatches of color samples on your color printer. The swatches are used with your software program to select and reproduce color accurately. The swatches represent selected samples of the...
Page 165: Installing The Color Swatch Utility
Installing the Color Swatch Utility Place the 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 → Double-click Install.exe. Click OK. Click Next to accept the terms in the license agreement.
Page 166 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...
Page 167: Lpr Utility
LPR Utility________________________ General Information 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.
Page 168: Additional Information
LPR Utility status (empty, connecting, sending, paused, checking status, not connected) • Finish Number of completed jobs. • Queue Number of jobs waiting to be printed. Additional Information For help, click on HELP in the program. C3200n User’s Guide Utilities • 168...

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