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Oki C5800Ldn User Manual

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  • 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

    Options ........7 Parts of the Printer ......8 Front .
  • Page 4 Cleaning ....... . 143 Printer Drivers......144 General Information.
  • Page 5 Duplex Printing ......196 Grayscale ....... 202 N-Up Printing .

  • Page 6: Notes, Cautions, Etc

    Notes, Cautions, etc. A note appears like this. A note provides additional information to supplement the main text which helps you to use and understand the product. An important message appears like this. An important message provides supplemental information which can prevent potential problems.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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 24 pages per minute full color.

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Printer

    Holds up to 300 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m²) paper. Multi-Purpose Tray Used for feeding transparencies, heavier paper stocks, envelopes and other special media. Also for manual feeding of single sheets when required. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Parts of the Printer • 8...

  • Page 9: Rear

    Rear Stacker (face up) Capacity 100 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.

  • Page 10: Paper (Print Media)

    General Information _____________________ Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. You need to know three characteristics about any paper (print media) you want to use with your printer: • Type • Weight • Size The type, weight, and size of the paper (print media) determine: •...

  • Page 11: Paper Weights

    47 lb Windows Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 12 Select the thickness/type of media on which you are printing a particular job, to produce optimum print results. This setting overrides the setting in the printer menu. The default printer menu setting is Medium. Light 16-19 lb.

  • Page 13: Paper, Us Bond

    • which paper exit path can be used • whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing. These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver. Application settings override driver settings.

  • Page 14: Paper: Us Bond (Metric)

    • 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.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer.

  • Page 15: Paper, Index

    • which paper exit path can be used • whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing. These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver. Application settings override driver settings.
  • Page 16 • 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.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer.

  • Page 17: Letterhead

    • which paper exit path can be used • whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing. These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver. Application settings override driver settings.
  • Page 18 • Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer. • Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources. •...
  • Page 19 Loading Trays 1 and 2 Long edge feed Face down, top toward the back of the printer. Letr_lef.bmp Short edge feed face down, top to the right ltrhd_se.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Letterhead • 19...
  • Page 20 Loading Manual Feed (MP Tray) Long edge feed Face up, top to the back of the printer manl_le.jpg Short edge feed Face up, top to the left manl_se.jp C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Letterhead • 20...

  • Page 21: Envelopes

    Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. Envelopes.jpg Use only recommended envelopes. Oki 52206301 and 52206302: For more information, see “Print Media, Oki“ in your Handy Reference Guide or www.okiprintingsolutions.com. Store envelopes flat and away from • moisture • direct sunlight •...
  • Page 22 • damp, damaged or curled paper envelopes Loading Trays 1 - 2 Envelopes cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2. Multi-purpose Tray Face up (flap side down), top to the left (into the printer) C96_LoadPaperMPTray_Envelopes_crop.JPG C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Envelopes • 22...

  • Page 23: Labels

    General Information Labels can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray. Labels can only exit the printer face-up. Avery 5161 White Laser Labels (letter size) work well with your printer. Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on media for your printer.
  • Page 24 Default = long edge feed. C96_LoadPaperMPTray_Labels_crop.JPG Windows NOTE Recommended labels for best print results: Avery 5161 White Laser Label (Letter size); Avery 7162, 7664, 7666 White Laser Labels (size A4). C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Labels • 24...
  • Page 25 Avery 7162, 7664, 7666 White Laser Labels (size A4). Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At Media Weight, make your selection. Labels1: For labels 0.1 to 0.169 mm thick.

  • Page 26: Transparencies

    General Information transparency_color.jpg Transparencies can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray. Transparencies can only exit the printer face-up. Recommendations Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. Only use transparencies designed for color laser printers and photocopiers.
  • Page 27 C96_LoadPaperMPTray.jpg Windows Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 28 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Use only recommended transparencies (3M CG3720, Oki 52205701). Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At Media Weight, select Transparency. Change any other settings as desired.

  • Page 29: Paper Trays

    Windows _________________________ Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 30 For example: You are printing a job on special media (letterhead). Place the media in the Multi Purpose Tray. Select the Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Macintosh •...

  • Page 31: Paper Size Check

    General Information If Paper Size Check is turned on (enabled), the printer checks whether the size paper loaded in the selected tray matches that required for the document being printed. Windows Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Auto Switching

    Auto Switching ____________________ General Information If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching.
  • Page 34 Press ON LINE to exit the menu and return the printer to standby. Macintosh OS 10.2 This feature is not available in this operating system. OS 10.3 Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option.

  • Page 35: Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray) [Manual Feed]

    Use the Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) for printing card stock, labels, envelopes and transparencies. If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching.

  • Page 36: Duplexing Restrictions

    Duplexing Restrictions You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m You cannot duplex • labels • envelopes • transparencies • paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) [Manual Feed] •...

  • Page 37: Paper Sizes And Exit Paths

    Paper Sizes and Exit Paths 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 Minimum...

  • Page 38: Paper Exit Paths

    Page 1 first; last page on top, facing down Face Up (Rear Exit) ________________ c53_72_rear3.jpg Open the face up stacker at the rear of the printer and pull out the tray extension. When the face up stacker is open, paper exits via this path, regardless of driver settings.
  • Page 39 42 lb. Index, 75 g/m² • Paper Weights up to Always use this stacker and the Multi-Purpose Tray for paper stocks heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 176 g/m² metric). 54 lb. US Bond 113 lb. Index 203 g/m²...

  • Page 40: Duplex Unit

    Duplex Unit_______________________ General Information The Duplex Unit enables your printer to print on both sides of the page. See “Duplex Printing” on page 196. Paper Types Paper only Cannot duplex labels envelopes transparencies Paper Sizes Size Letter Legal-14 Legal-13.5 Legal-13...
  • Page 41 Paper Weights 20 to 28-lb. US Bond 42 to 58 lb. Index 75 to 105 g/m² metric Duplexing Restrictions You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m You cannot duplex •...

  • Page 42: 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 43 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Loading Paper • 43...
  • Page 44 Load paper print side down. Make sure the rear stopper (1) and paper guides (2) are snug against the paper. c53_13_instlpapr.jpg Load letterhead paper face down. The top edge is aimed towards the front of the printer. c53_76_trayabc.jpg NOTE C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 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 46: Multi-Purpose (Mp) Tray

    Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray ____________ The MP Tray will take • a stack of media about 3/8'' (10 mm) high • about 10 envelopes • about 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 Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray •...
  • Page 47 Double-sided printing (duplex) load with pre-printed side down and top edge away from the printer. (Optional duplex unit must be installed.) Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray • 47 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Envelopes Load print side up (flap down) with top edge to the left and short edge into the printer. You cannot duplex envelopes. Press the blue tray latch (1) toward the paper stack to lift the paper platform into the feed position.

  • Page 49: Consumables

    Consumables Life Expectancy____________________ See “Specifications” on page 104 Part Numbers _____________________ Toner Type C8 Black, High Capacity Cyan, High Capacity Magenta, High Capacity 43324402 Yellow, High Capacity Black, standard Cyan, standard Magenta, standard Yellow, standard Image Drum Type C8 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow...

  • Page 50: Second Tray

    Belt Belt Second Tray Second Tray Duplex Unit Duplex Unit 43363401 43347601 43347501 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Consumables • 50...

  • Page 51: Replace A Toner Cartridge

    Replace a Toner Cartridge ___________ c53_30_tonergroup.jpg REPLACE TONER nnn: zzzz TONER EMPTY nnn: ZZZZ = 410: YELLOW 411: MAGENTA 412: CYAN 413: BLACK Replace a Toner Cartridge • 51 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 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. Replace a Toner Cartridge • 52 WARNING! C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 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 Replace a Toner Cartridge • 53...
  • Page 54 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Replace a Toner Cartridge • 54...

  • Page 55: Install A Toner Cartridge

    Install a Toner Cartridge Unpack the new toner cartridge. Gently shake it from side to side to loosen and distribute the toner evenly inside the 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.
  • Page 56 Hold the cartridge by its top center with the colored release lever to the right. Insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the image drum. Push it firmly against the spring on the drum unit. c53_80_tonrout.jpg and c53_73_tonerdrum.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Replace a Toner Cartridge •...
  • Page 57 Lower the right end of the cartridge into the image drum unit. Press it firmly down in place. Then, push the 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.
  • Page 58 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 Replace a Toner Cartridge • 58 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Replace An Image Drum

    c53_31_drumREV.jpg and c53_30_single_toner.JPG REPLACE IMAGE DRUM nnn: ZZZZ DRUM LIFE nnn: ZZZZ = 350: YELLOW 351: MAGENTA 352: CYAN 353: BLACK You must replace the toner cartridge when you replace the image drum. The life expectancy of the cartridge will be reduced as the toner charges the new drum.
  • Page 60 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. Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4).
  • Page 61 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Replace an Image Drum • 61...
  • Page 62 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Replace an Image Drum • 62...
  • Page 63 • 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 64 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 Replace an Image Drum • 64 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 Place the image drum in the printer. c53_84_removedrumwithorange.jpg Remove the orange drum seal. c53_83_removeorangething.jpg Replace an Image Drum • 65 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 10. Install the new toner cartridge in the image drum. See “Install a Toner Cartridge” on page 55. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Replace an Image Drum • 66...
  • Page 67 11. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED. c5x_ledarray_bw.jpg 12. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg Replace an Image Drum • 67 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Replace The Fuser

    REPLACE FUSER 354: FUSER LIFE If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. Handle the fuser with extreme care. Hold it only by its handle, which is only mildly warm to the touch.
  • Page 69 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 Replace the Fuser • 69 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 70 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 71 (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 Replace the Fuser • 71 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Replace the Fuser • 72...

  • Page 73: Replace The Belt Unit

    The belt unit is located under the four image drums. 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! C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 • 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 75 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 Replace the Belt Unit • 75 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 76 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 77 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 78 11. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Replace the Belt Unit • 78...

  • Page 79: Printer Settings (Menu Settings)

    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 Print a list of the current settings _____ Menu Map ...

  • Page 80: Changing Settings

    5 though 7. –To change the setting for an item in a different menu, press BACK again, then follow steps 2 through 7. Printer Settings (Menu Settings) • 80 NOTE C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 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 82: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Reset to Factory Defaults ____________ … = keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated. To reset the printer menu to its original default settings: Press + to enter the Menu mode. Press + … MAINTENANCE MENU Press ENTER.

  • Page 83: Lists Of Available Settings By Menu

    Lists of Available Settings by Menu • 83 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. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: 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 85 Item Settings MONO- AUTO SPEED PRINT NORMAL SPEED SPEED COLOR SPEED Lists of Available Settings by Menu • 85 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.

  • Page 86: 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 87 Lists of Available Settings by Menu • 87 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 88: 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 89: System Configuration Menu

    Change this to ON if you wish the printer to print the error details when an error occurs. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Usb Menu

    Lists of Available Settings by Menu • 90 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. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: 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 92 Item Settings 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 Lists of Available Settings by Menu • 92 Explanation Enables or disables Telnet config. facility. This item will not appear in the menu if TCP/IP is set to DISABLE.

  • Page 93: 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. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 94: System Adjust Menu

    System Adjust Menu Notes: • Factory default settings are shown in bold. Item X ADJUST Y ADJUST DUPLEX X ADJUST DUPLEX Y ADJUST DRUM CLEANING Lists of Available Settings by Menu • 94 Settings -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.00 -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.00...

  • Page 95: 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 96: Usage Menu

    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 97: Menu Defaults

    Menu Defaults_____________________ Information, Print, and Media Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Menu INFORMATION MENU PRINT MENU MEDIA MENU Item PRINT MENU MAP DEMO1 COPIES DUPLEX PAPER FEED AUTO TRAY SWITCH TRAY SEQUENCE MP TRAY USAGE MEDIA CHECK...
  • Page 98 Color, System Configuration, and USB Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option 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 POW SAVE TIME CLRABLE WARNING...

  • Page 99: Network And Memory Menus

    Network and Memory Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option 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 SNMP HUB LINK SETTING RECEIVE BUF SIZE FLASH INITIALIZE...

  • Page 100: System Adjust And Maintenance Menus

    System Adjust and Maintenance Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option 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 POWER SAVE PAPER BLACK SET...

  • Page 101: Default Setting

    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 102: 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Second Paper Tray

    Second Paper Tray _________________ Oki 43347601 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Paper output 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Specifications • 104...
  • Page 105 Item Specification Duty cycle Maximum: 50,000 pages per month at 5% duty cycle (equivalent to an average business letter) Average: 4,000 pages per month Toner life Standard cartridge: approximately 2,000 pages at 5% coverage High-capacity cartridge: approximately 5,000 pages at 5% coverage Image drum life 20,000 pages at 3 pages per job Belt life...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    • “Paper Size Change Request” see page 140 • “Printer does not go online” see page 140 • “Printer makes a strange noise” see page 140 • “Printer takes a long time to start printing” see page 141 • “Printing cancels” see page 141 •...

  • Page 107: 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 108 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”, on...
  • Page 109 122 and page 135 Clear the jam. See page 129 and page 124. 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 110 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 111: Print Quality Problems

    Print Quality Problems ______________ Blurred print (letter edges) Possible cause LED is dirty. Cannot print desired color because toner is low. Blurred print (one side of page) Possible cause Top cover is not properly closed. One or more of the toner cartridges is not seated properly.

  • Page 112: Light Print

    Fading, Vertically Possible cause LED head is dirty. Toner is low. Paper is unsuitable for printer. Light Print Possible cause The toner cartridge is incorrectly installed. Toner is low. The paper is moist. Paper is unsuitable for printer. Print Quality Problems • 112 Remedy Clean LED head with lens cleaner or soft tissue.
  • Page 113 The fuser roller is damaged. Change the fuser. See “Replace the Fuser” on page 68. 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 114: Shading On Unprinted Sections

    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 115: Paper Jams

    Configuration Menu. It must be set to ON. See “Changing Settings” on page 80. • If paper jams are frequent: see page 116 • Jam is cleared, but printer does not print: see page 116 • Jam 370: see page 117 • Jam 371: see page 119 •...

  • Page 116: If Paper Jams Are Frequent

    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 117 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 Remove any jammed sheets. c53_65a_jamduplex1.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 117...
  • Page 118 c53_99a_jam37x.jpg c53_88a_jam.jpg Close the duplex unit cover. c53_95a_duplexjam.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 118...
  • Page 119 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 119...
  • Page 120 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 120...
  • Page 121 Push the duplexer back into the printer. c53_96_jam371a.jpg Turn on the printer. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 121...
  • Page 122 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 122...
  • Page 123 Close the front cover. c53_57_frcvrclose.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 123...

  • Page 124: 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 Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! c53_09_lidup.jpg...
  • Page 125 This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. 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.
  • Page 126 • 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 127 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 128 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, C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 128 = Black).

  • Page 129: 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams •...
  • Page 130 Lower the rear exit tray. c53_70a_rear1.jpg Pull out the jammed sheet. c53_67a_jamrear.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 130...
  • Page 131 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 132 Close the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 132...

  • Page 133: Jam 390

    CHECK MP TRAY 390: Paper Jam Sheet has just entered the printer Gently pull the sheet out of the printer. c53_81_jammptray.jpg Sheet can’t easily be pulled out from the front Lift the front cover release. Pull open the front cover.
  • Page 134 Remove any jammed sheets. c53_94_jam390.jpg Close the front cover. c53_102_jam390.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 134...
  • Page 135 Jam 391 and 392 OPEN FRONT COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 391 or 392 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams •...
  • Page 136 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 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Paper Jams • 136...

  • Page 137: 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.2.0.

  • Page 138: 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 139: 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. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Application error • 139...

  • Page 140: 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 141: Printer Takes A Long Time To Start Printing

    The printer interface cable is faulty. The time out setting is too short. Printer takes a long time to start printing • 141 Remedy In the printer menu settings, set power save to a higher value to increase the length of time before entering power save mode (SYS CONFIG MENU →...

  • Page 142: Printing Does Not Start

    Printing does not start • 142 Remedy 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. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: Cleaning

    OS 10.2 and 10.3 Use this to generate a cleaning page which runs through the printer before the job is printed. This should eliminate any fading, streaking or erratic marks from the printed pages. Open the file you want to print.

  • Page 144: Printer Drivers

    See your printed Setup Guide for information on installing the driver supplied with your printer. You can also go to http://my.okidata.com to see/download a copy of the Setup Guide or for the latest information on printer drivers. For more information about working with your printer driver, refer to the appropriate operating system.

  • Page 145: Macintosh

    Macintosh ________________________ General Information Summary Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 The “Summary” lists all the printer settings currently made for your print job. See “Summary” on page 146. Presets Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 “Presets” allow you to save a group of settings which you use for many documents, or to change the settings designated as the Standard Preset.
  • Page 146 Standard Preset. Create a New Preset Make all the printer settings you wish to save as a Preset. Select Summary. Review the settings to make sure you have all the settings you want to save.
  • Page 147 On Hold [until you come back and select Now] At Priority, select the urgency of your print job. If your job competes with other documents in the print queue, this setting determines the printing priority of your job. CAUTION! C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Printer Drivers • 147...

  • Page 148: Paper Handling

    (face up) exit required for heavy paper, labels, envelopes and transparencies. Print All Pages Odd numbered pages Even numbered pages Use this to print only the odd or only the even pages in your document. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Printer Drivers • 148...

  • Page 149: Printer Features

    N Up (multiple pages on one sheet): see page 203 Photographs: see page 206 Posters: see page 209 Print Resolution: see page 211 Save as File: see page 215 Toner Saving: see page 216 Watermarks: see page 220 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Printer Features • 149...

  • Page 150: Banners

    General Information A banner is a document printed on an exta-long sheet of paper. To print a banner, you must: • use an application that supports banners Notes: Word does not support banners. Word limits page length to 22 inches (558.8 mm). Power Point does support banners.

  • Page 151: Banners • 151

    Information, on page 150. Before you print a banner, you must set Multi Purpose Tray is Manual feed to ON in the printer driver. The default is OFF. The printer operator panel will prompt you to load the media before the job prints.

  • Page 152: Black Printing

    General Information Your printer prints the color black in one of two ways: • Composite Black • True Black Composite Black The cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toners are combined to create composite black. Use composite black when printing photographs.

  • Page 153: True Black

    True Black Normally, the printer prints black using all four toner colors (Composite Black). If you do a lot of black-only printing, set the printer to use only black toner (True Black). Individual Print Jobs When you print a job, click on the driver’s Color tab Click in the box next to Grayscale.

  • Page 154: Black Finish

    The document prints. All Print Jobs (Default) Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. Right-click the printer name. Next Windows 98/Me: Select Properties. Click Printer Properties. NOTE C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Black Printing • 154...
  • Page 155 Windows 2000/XP: Select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: Select Document Defaults. Click on the Color tab. At Advanced Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. Below Black Finish, make your selection.
  • Page 156 OS 10.2 and 10.3 True Black Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At “Always create 100% Black(K) Toner”, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.

  • Page 157: Booklets (Binding Print)

    Booklets (Binding Print) _____________ General Information F3_05.jpg Booklet printing allows you to print a document like a brochure or greeting card. Both the duplex unit and additional memory must be installed and enabled in the driver before using booklet printing. Some applications do not support booklet printing.
  • Page 158 • print a 5½ x 8½ inch booklet on 8½ x 11 inch paper • print an 8½ x 11 inch booklet on 11 x 17 inch paper Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings.
  • Page 159 Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
  • Page 160 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 This feature is not available in these operating systems. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Booklets (Binding Print) • 160...

  • Page 161: Collating

    General Information If your software application has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. This prevents any conflicts between the software application and the printer driver. Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box.
  • Page 162 Windows If your software application has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. This prevents any conflicts between the software application and the printer driver. Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box.
  • Page 163 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Copies & Pages. At Collated, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF.

  • Page 164: Color Matching

    Overview Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color reproduction is a complex topic. This topic is divided into two sections: •...

  • Page 165: Background Information

    Background Information Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color reproduction is a complex topic. This background information explains the factors that affect color matching.

  • Page 166: Factors That Affect Color Printing

    There are many factors that affect color printing. Some of the most important factors are: • the differences between the range of colors a monitor can reproduce versus the range of colors that a printer can reproduce. See page 167. • monitor settings. See page 168.
  • Page 167 (Differences between the range of colors a monitor or printer can reproduce) Neither a printer nor a monitor can reproduce the full range of colors seen by the human eye. Each device is limited to a certain range of colors.

  • Page 168: Monitor Settings

    Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Monitor Settings The brightness and contrast controls on your monitor can change how your document looks on-screen. Your monitor color temperature also influences how "warm" or "cool" the colors look. Several of the Color Matching options make reference to your monitor’s Color Temperature.

  • Page 169: Software Settings

    Software Settings Many software applications have their own color settings. The application settings may override the settings in the printer driver. Please refer to the documentation for your software application for details on how that particular program’s color management functions.

  • Page 170: Printer Driver Settings

    Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Printer Driver Settings The color settings in your printer driver can change the appearance of a document. There are several options available to help match the printed colors with those displayed on screen.
  • Page 171 Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Lighting (Viewing) Conditions A document can look very different under various lighting conditions. For example, the colors may look different when viewed standing next to a sunlit window compared to how they look under standard office fluorescent lighting. Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color.

  • Page 172: Choosing A Color Matching Method

    Your results may vary depending on the application from which you are printing. Some applications override, without warning, any color matching settings in the printer driver. There is no one way to achieve a good match between the document displayed on your monitor, and its printed equivalent.

  • Page 173: Grayscale

    See “Advanced Color” on page 184. Grayscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. No color prints. The printer interprets all colors as a variation of grays. See “Grayscale” on page 186. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Color Matching • 173...
  • Page 174 Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. Windows and Macintosh 10.2 and 10.3 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.

  • Page 175: Matching Photographs

    Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method Matching Photographs RGB only Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Windows Natural is generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. See “Color Settings” on page 178. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Natural is a generally a good choice.
  • Page 176 Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method Matching Specific Colors (Example: Company logo) RGB only Windows • Color Swatch Utility Use the Color Swatch Utility to print out a chart of RGB swatches. Select your desired RGB values from the swatches.

  • Page 177: Printing Vivid Colors

    Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method Printing Vivid Colors RGB only Choices are • Monitor 6500k Vivid • sRGB • Digital Camera settings. Windows See “Color Settings” on page 178. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 See “Color Settings” on page 178. RGB or CMYK Windows Auto is a generally a good choice.

  • Page 178: Color Settings

    Natural. See “Advanced Color” on page 184. Monitor (6500k) Auto The default setting (in Macintosh) that selects the best options for your printer. This selection works best for office situations. Optimized for printing general documents when using a monitor with a color temperature of 6500K.

  • Page 179: Digital Camera

    This option attempts to simulate RGB color. Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are printed without any modification. Only colors that fall outside the printable colors are modified.
  • Page 180 Hue, Brightness, and Saturation There are three main components to color: Hue, Brightness, and Saturation. The component that determines the frequency of light or the position in the spectrum or the relative amounts of red, green and blue. Hue corresponds to the common definition of color, e.g.

  • Page 181: List Of Color Matching Methods

    The list you see varies according to your computer platform, operating system, color production method, and printer driver type. To change these settings in your printer driver, refer to the appropriate section. • Auto Color: see page 182 • Advanced Color: see page 184 •...

  • Page 182: Auto Color

    Auto Color Your printer automatically uses the best method to match color, depending on the type of document you are printing. Windows Individual Print Jobs The driver’s color options are only designed to work with RGB data. Open the file you want to print.
  • Page 183 If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. Click OK until you return to the Print dialog box. Print the document. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Color. Below Color Mode, at Auto Color, make your selection.
  • Page 184 All Print Jobs (Default) Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. Right-click the printer name. Next Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click Printer Properties. Windows 2000/XP: select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults.
  • Page 185 At Advanced Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print. The document prints. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print.
  • Page 186 Grayscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. No color prints. The printer interprets all colors as a variation of grays. Windows Individual Print Jobs The driver’s color options are only designed to work with RGB data. Open the file you want to print.
  • Page 187 At Grayscale, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print. The document prints. Once Grayscale is set as the default, you must select either Auto Color or Manual Color on the Color tab when you print color documents.

  • Page 188: Color Synch

    Color Matching ____________________ Color Synch Macintosh OS 10.3 To access the print features, open your print driver from within an application by selecting File Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Color Synch. At Color Conversion, select Standard. At Quartz Filter, make your selection. Choices are: None, Black &...
  • Page 189 Color Matching ____________________ Color Synch Macintosh OS 10.3 Filters None The default. No filters are applied to the document. C32_Mac_10.3_11a.jpg Black & White Converts the document to black and white, with no gray shades. C32_Mac_10.3_11b.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Color Matching • 189...
  • Page 190 Blue Tone Converts the document to shades of blue. C32_Mac_10.3_11c.jpg Gray Tone Converts the document to shades of gray. C32_Mac_10.3_11d.jpg Lightness Decrease (A) / Lightness Increase (B) Darkens or lightens the document. The middle picture below is with no filters applied. C32_Mac_10.3_11e.jpg, C32_Mac_10.3_11a.jpg, C32_Mac_10.3_11f.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 191 Reduce File Size This filters the document to reduce its file size. Sepia Tone Converts the document to shades of brown. C32_Mac_10.3_11g.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Color Matching • 191...
  • Page 192 Add Filters Clicking this brings up a Preview screen. Here you can see the effect produced by selecting any of the standard filters. To do this, click the name in the Filters box. Then, click Apply. You can also • add New filters of your choice •...

  • Page 193: Custom Page Sizes

    General Information Using the Printer Driver Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Custom page sizes can be printed from Tray 1, Tray 2 or the Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray, one-sided printing only, rear exit only.

  • Page 194: Windows Printing

    Load the custom size paper in the tray of your choice. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
  • Page 195 Creating and Saving Custom Page Sizes Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes for XP]. Right click the printer icon. Next: Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click the Printer Properties tab. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults.

  • Page 196: Duplex Printing

    (Printing on Both Sides of the Paper) General Information The duplex unit must be enabled in the driver before duplex printing can be carried out. Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings.

  • Page 197: Paper Sizes

    Paper Sizes Size Letter Legal-14 Legal-13.5 Legal-13 Executive Custom Paper Weights 20 to 28-lb. US Bond 42 to 58 lb. Index 75 to 105 g/m² metric Inches 8½ x 11 8½ x 14 8½ x 13.5 8½ x 13 7¼ x 10½ 8.27 x 11.69 5.71 x 8.27 7.17 x 10.12...
  • Page 198 Duplexing Restrictions You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m You cannot duplex • labels • envelopes • transparencies • paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m Long Edge vs.
  • Page 199 Please review General Information, on page 196, for important information about duplex printing. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
  • Page 200 All Print Jobs (Default) Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes for XP]. Right click the printer icon, then: Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click the Printer Properties tab. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preference. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults.
  • Page 201 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Duplex. At Duplex, make your selection. Choices are: Off, Long-Edge Binding, and Short-Edge Binding. Long Edge Binding Change any other settings as desired.

  • Page 202: Grayscale

    Grayscale ________________________ This feature is described in the Color Matching section. See “Grayscale” on page 186. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Grayscale • 202...

  • Page 203: N-Up Printing

    Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
  • Page 204 On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode (1), select the required number of pages per sheet in the drop-down list. To change additional settings, click Options (2). Settings are: Pages per Sheet Use this to print up to 16 pages on one sheet. Layout Direction Use this to set the orientation in which multiple pages are printed on the sheet.
  • Page 205 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Layout. Make your selections. Pages per Sheet Use this to print up to 16 pages on one sheet. Layout Direction Use this to set the orientation in which multiple pages are printed on the sheet.

  • Page 206: Photographs

    All Print Jobs (Default) Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. Right-click the printer name. Next Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click Printer Properties. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults.

  • Page 207: Windows Individual Print Jobs

    Windows Individual Print Jobs Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 208 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Print Quality. Select Photo Enhance Change any other settings as desired. Click Print. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Photographs •...

  • Page 209: Posters

    Windows Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 210 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 This feature is not available in these operating systems. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Posters • 210...

  • Page 211: Print Resolution

    All Print Jobs (Default) Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes for XP]. Right click the printer icon. Next: Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click the Printer Properties tab. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults.
  • Page 212 Normal standard resolution. The default. Change any other settings as desired. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0/XP: click OK. Windows 2000: go to the next step. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click OK. Windows XP/2000: click Print. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Print Resolution •...
  • Page 213 Windows Individual Print Jobs Open the file you want to print. Select File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 214 Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Print Quality. Make your selection. High Quality The best quality image the printer provides. Choose this for optimum results when printing graphics. Fine/Detail (600 x 1200) high resolution printing Normal standard resolution.

  • Page 215: Save As File

    General Information Use Save as File to save print data to a file, without actually printing a hardcopy. Save as File captures either a PDF or a PostScript file. Windows This feature is not available in this operating system. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print.

  • Page 216: Toner Saving

    General Information Use Toner Save to maximize the life of your toner cartridges. Toner Save uses less toner to create the printed images. Toner Save adjusts the darkness of the color halftones. Images may appear lighter than normal. Toner Save does not work if you are printing 100 per cent black.
  • Page 217 Please review General Information, on page 216, for important information about toner saving. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences.
  • Page 218 Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes for XP]. Right click the printer icon. Next: Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click the Printer Properties tab. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults.
  • Page 219 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Print Quality. At Toner saving, make your selection. Checking this will enable toner saving, but reduce print quality.

  • Page 220: Watermarks

    Your printer can print an element that performs as a watermark. This element is separate from the actual contents of a document. Examples are printing SAMPLE or INTERNAL USE ONLY on copies of document.
  • Page 221 Windows Create a Watermark Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 222 Windows Edit a Watermark Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.
  • Page 223 Windows Print, using a Watermark Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step.

  • Page 224: Utilities

    Utilities Overview ________________________ The following utilities are available for your printer. Color Correction Utility see page 229 Color Swatch Utility see page 244 Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) see page 248 Display Language Utility see page 250 Network Setup Utility see page 251...

  • Page 225: Descriptions Of Utilities

    The swatches are used with your software program to select and reproduce color accurately. The swatches represent selected samples of the your printer's color palette and can be used to find the desired colors for your printed documents. See “Color Swatch Utility” on page 244.

  • Page 226: Printsupervision

    PrintSuperVision PrintSuperVision is a web-based application for managing printing devices connected to a network. PrintSuperVision provides access to networked printer data for monitoring, reporting and managing networked printers. It provides a full range of management functions for Sharp printers, and for other brands of printers as well.

  • Page 227: Installing The Utilities

    Windows Utilities on the CD Load the utilities from the Menu Installer located on the CD supplied with your printer. Download Utilities Download the utilities from the internet, accessed through the Menu Installer on the CD. C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 228 Macintosh OS 9.x Utilities on the CD Insert the CD supplied with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD icon that appears on the desktop. Open the MAC folder. Click PSDRV → English. Double click the Mac Installer icon.

  • Page 229: Color Correction Utility

    General Information This utility allows you to fine tune the printer’s color settings and save them for future use. The Color Correct Utility is the best choice for working with Microsoft Excel or Word. You can use the Color Correct Utility to: •...

  • Page 230: Change The Pallet Color

    Change the Pallet Color General Information This feature is not available for Windows Me/98. This feature is not available for shared printers. When test printing, use paper larger than B5 size. There are four steps in changing the Pallet Color. Print the Sample Color Chart.
  • Page 231 Click Start → Programs → Okidata → Color Correct Utility → Color Adjustment Utility. Select Adjust Pallet Color. Click Next. The Select Printer screen appears. Select the printer you are using. Click Next. The Color Correct Utility starts. Installed printer drivers display. You must setup each driver.
  • Page 232 Change the Pallet Color Step 2: Print the Color Adjustment Chart First, you must perform the steps in “Step 1: Print the Sample Color Chart” see page 231. Click Next. The Pallet Color Matching screen appears. cadjust1.jpg Color Correction Utility • 232 C5800 Ldn User’s Guide...
  • Page 233 Click Test print. The Color Adjustment Chart prints. Fig5-17.jpg Compare the printed Color Adjustment Chart to the Pallet Color Matching screen. If the printed colors do not match the screen, perform an adjustment. You cannot adjust colors marked with an X. Color Correction Utility •...
  • Page 234 Change the Pallet Color Step 3: Make the adjustments and save the settings First, you must perform the steps in “Step 1: Print the Sample Color Chart” see page 231 and “Step 2: Print the Color Adjustment Chart” see page 232. When making the adjustments, you are obtaining the best possible match between the values for Hue and Brightness on your Sample Color Chart and the Pallet...
  • Page 235 11. The Enter Adjustment Value screen appears. View the pull down menus for the Hue (X) and Brightness (Y) values. You are finding the available ranges for both Hue (X) and Brightness (Y). The available ranges (values) vary according to color. 12.
  • Page 236 13. On the Pallet Color Matching screen, click the color you want to adjust. The Enter Adjustment Value screen appears. View the pull down menus for the Hue (X) and Brightness (Y) values. Adjust the values for Hue and Brightness to match the values from Step 11.
  • Page 237 14. Click OK. 15. The Pallet Color Matching screen appears. cadjust1.jpg C5800 Ldn User’s Guide Color Correction Utility • 237...
  • Page 238 16. Click Test Print. The Color Adjustment Chart prints. Fig5-17.jpg 17. Compare the printed Color Adjustment Chart to the Pallet Color Matching screen. If you are satisfied with the comparison, go to step 17. If you are not satisfied, repeat steps 10 through 16. 18.
  • Page 239 Windows Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows XP: Click Properties. Click Advanced. Windows 2000: go to the next step. On the Color tab, under Color Mode, under User Setting,...

  • Page 240: Adjust The Gamma Value And Hue

    Windows XP: Click Okidata → Color Correct Utility → All Applications. Windows 2000: Go to the next step. Select Correct gamma and hue. Click Next. The “Select printer” screen appears. Select the printer you want to adjust. Click Next. The Color Correct Utility starts. The installed printer drivers display.
  • Page 241 M (Magenta) 100% magenta The Gamma slide bar adjusts total brightness. The Hue/Brightness slide bar adjusts output color. Use the printer color buttons to switch to a different color. Brightness For Brighter color, slide the Gamma bar to the left.
  • Page 242 15. Enter the setting name. 16. Click OK. 17. Click OK. When you update or reinstall a printer driver, the Color Correct Utility reloads the created Color Matching names. Make sure that the Color Matching names appear in the [Setting Selection]. Click Complete.

  • Page 243: Use The Saved Settings To Print A Document

    On the Color tab, under Color Mode, under User Setting, select the Color Matching name you created using the Color Correct Utility. When you update or reinstall a printer driver, the Color Correct Utility reloads the created Color Matching names. Make sure that the Color Matching names appear in the [Setting Selection].

  • Page 244: Color Swatch Utility

    Consider the displayed color as a reference. • The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. • Your software may not be able to match colors using the swatch information.

  • Page 245: Printing Color Swatches

    Consider the displayed color as a reference. • The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. Install the utility from the CD using the Menu Installer (Windows).
  • Page 246 Select print to print sample pages. color_swatch_samples.jpg Use the color blocks to pick the specific colors that you want to appear in your printed document. Each color block, or sample, is identified with information your software package needs to reproduce that color accurately.

  • Page 247: Creating Custom Swatch Colors

    Consider the displayed color as a reference. The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. If you don't find your desired color, you can create or customize colors: Select Custom Swatch from the File menu.

  • Page 248: Direct Network Printing Utility (Lpr)

    General Information The Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) allows you to print directly to a printer on the network without a print server. It creates a Printer Port, and installs a pop-up status box so you can monitor printer status.

  • Page 249: Additional Information

    Names of added printers (You can add up to 30 printers) • Status Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) 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.

  • Page 250: Display Language Utility

    General Information This utility allows you to change the language of the front panel of your printer. How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the language of the messages on the front panel.

  • Page 251: Network Setup Utility

    General Information This utility provides an easy way to configure your printer on a network. How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD. Additional Information See the online Network User’s Guide for details on how to use this utility.

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