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- Page 1 OKIJET 2500 User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
(colour or black-only) ... 9 Replacing ink cartridges ... 11 Print head storage box ... 12 Transporting the printer ... 13 Cleaning the printer cover ... 13 Selecting Printer Options ... 14 Accessing printer settings ... 14 Spool manager ... 15 Troubleshooting ... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer: •... - Page 5 These are some of the things to look for: • The power cable or plug is frayed or damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the printer, or it has been exposed to water. • The printer has been dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.
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Page 6: Control Panel Buttons And Indicators
Control Panel Buttons and Indicators The control panel has three buttons and six lights (LEDs) that are used to control and display the condition of the printer. Each button and LED has multiple functions. The significance of each LED is determined by whether or not the light is lit or if the light is blinking. - Page 7 Note: This function is operational only when the Power LED is ON. Note: Cartridge changing and cartridge cleaning can be executed during printing. The printer finishes printing the current line, cleans the cartridge, then resumes printing. Changing the cartridge during printing may...
- Page 8 Non-Recoverable Error (flashing LED): Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in this guide. Note: When the red Error LED is lit, the printer is in an error status condition. When a recoverable error has occurred, the light will stay lit. Low Ink Indicators...
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Page 9: Print Head Care
Print Head Care The OKIJET 2500 requires minimal maintenance. The procedures in this section of the manual describe routine Print Head maintenance and cleaning. Replacing/swapping the print head (colour or black-only) Note: If your printer has never had a Print Head installed, refer to the “Installing the Print Head for the first time”... - Page 10 Colour Print Head. Close the Top Cover. Note: The Print Head must be stored in the Print Head Storage Box when not installed in the printer. If the Print Head is not stored in the printer or the storage box, premature failure of the Print Head will result.
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Page 11: Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing ink cartridges This section explains how to replace an Ink Cartridge without removing the Print Head from the printer. Always use genuine Oki consumables. Some alternatives can cause serious damage and may affect your warranty. 1. Press the Cartridge Change/Clean button on the control panel. -
Page 12: Print Head Storage Box
Print head storage box This Storage Box is designed to protect one Print Head when the other one is installed in the printer. The box will hold either the Colour Print Head or the optional Black Ink Jet Cartridge when not in use. The Print Head Storage Box can be attached to the back of the printer. -
Page 13: Transporting The Printer
User’s Guide Cleaning the printer cover Caution: To avoid damage to the printer, do not pour or spray water directly onto the printer. Use only water to moisten the cleaning cloth. Do not use detergent, alcohol, etc. -
Page 14: Selecting Printer Options
Control of your print settings is provided from the dialogue box of the OKIJET 2500 Windows™ Printer Driver. The way you access the printer settings will vary depending on your application. There are two ways to access the OKIJET 2500 Windows™ Printer Driver: From within your Windows™ application: You typically select Print... -
Page 15: Spool Manager
To release the documents for printing, perform the following: Open the Spool Manager. Select the OKIJET 2500 printer. Pull down the Queue menu and select the checked Hold menu item to release the document for printing. The status will change to Active. -
Page 16: Clearing Paper Jams
3. Grip the Paper Tray with your fingers and squeeze the green tabs backwards to release the tray. 4. Swing the Paper Tray down towards the back and withdraw from the printer. 5. Remove the jammed sheet of paper from the printer. Green Tabs OKIJET 2500... -
Page 17: Clear Multi-Page Paper Jams
If a bunch of ten or more pages has jammed in the printer, removing the Paper Tray will not allow sufficient clearance to extract it. To correct such a paper jam, lift the cover of the printer and press on the green paper jam symbol inside. This will... -
Page 18: Problem Solving
Solution: Remove the power cable from the wall outlet. Then remove the power cable from the printer power inlet. Plug the power cable into the printer power inlet and then into the wall outlet. Cause: Power cable is damaged. - Page 19 Cause: Printer is not set for local port. Solution: Check the port setting (usually LPT1) for your printer to be sure that it is not being directed either to a remote printer or to print to file. (In Windows 3.1x, double click the Control Panel icon, double click Printer, click Setup, Connect…, Network….
- Page 20 “Clearing paper misfeeds” in this chapter of the manual for information. Error light flashes Cause: An internal printer fault has occurred. Solution: Switch the printer OFF then ON again. If the problem persists, contact your local authorized Oki representative. White horizontal lines and streaks Cause: The Print Head nozzles are blocked.
- Page 21 Perform Print Head alignment procedure in the printer driver. (Access via the ‘Printer Services’ button). • Switch to High Quality print mode in the printer driver. Print image is clipped or off edge of print media Cause: The selected document margins exceed the printer margins.
- Page 22 Ink Cartridge empty. Solution: Replace Ink Cartridge. Cause: Wrong brand of Ink Cartridge installed. Solution: Replace Ink Cartridge with Oki Ink Cartridge. Cause: Ink Cartridge not installed correctly. Solution: Press down on the cartridges to ensure that they are properly seated.
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Page 23: Selecting And Ordering Supplies
Selecting and Ordering Supplies Ordering supplies To order supplies for your printer contact your local Oki dealer or representative. Cartridges and print heads The following supplies are available for your printer: Item Item Description Colour Ink Cartridges: Black Replacement colour cartridges... -
Page 24: Speciality Print Media
Ink Jet Fabric Transfer (10 sheets) Envelope size Most types of envelopes will work well in your printer, although High Quality some variations in paper composition may affect print quality. Envelopes should be tested before large quantities are purchased. Selecting labels Use only paper face label stock. -
Page 25: Technical Data
Ink jet technology The ink jet technology used in the OKIJET 2500 is called a Thermal (Bubble) Drop-On-Demand (DOD) Ink Jet. The principles of this type of ink jet are as follows: All data sent to the printer is converted to raster data. -
Page 26: Printer Specifications
Input tray 125 sheets 75g/m² paper Output tray 50 sheets 75g/m² paper PC connectivity Bi-directional IEEE: P1284 Centronics Cable Operating environment Windows ’95 compatibility, DOS: HP PCL3C (HP550c emulation) Print driver Almost instantaneous return to application time, SW2000/XC driver OKIJET 2500... - Page 27 +10 ~40 ºC Relative humidity 20 to 80% Acoustic noise Sound pressure 46dB (A) at operator position Printer dimensions 19 x 41.6 x 29.9cm (H x W x D) User’s Guide Packaged weight Printer life Colour use 30,000 pages or 5 years...
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Page 28: Printable Area
Printable area Paper Tray (Recommended) 5.0mm 5.0mm 5.0mm 18.0mm Warranty Information Paper Tray For warranty information for your OKIJET (Possible) contact your local Oki Dealer or representative. 5.0mm 5.0mm 5.0mm 12.7mm 2500 Ink Jet Printer OKIJET 2500... -
Page 29: Packaging For Return To A Service Centre
Packaging for return to a Service Centre With the original box and packaging: Pack the printer in the original box using the original packing material by reversing the instructions in “Unpacking the printer” in your Setup Guide. Note: Please do not ship the Power Cable, Printer Cable, Printer Driver Disks, User Guide, Print Head, Storage Box or Ink Cartridges unless instructed to do so. - Page 30 Add enough loose fill to completely surround and cover the printer. Note: The loose fill should be compressed to ensure minimal movement. Securely tape and seal the box. OKIJET 2500...
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Page 31: Appendix A - Printing On Speciality Media
Printing on Speciality Media Envelopes Envelopes should be loaded with the flap facing the front of the printer (the side to be printed facing the Paper Tray). Note: For best results use short-flap, side-seam envelopes. To load envelopes: 1. Remove any print media from the Paper Tray. -
Page 32: Other Media
Transparencies, sheets of labels, transfer media, etc., are loaded in the same way as you load paper (side to be printed facing the Paper Tray). Note: For print media specifications, see ‘Selecting and order- ing supplies’ in this manual. OKIJET 2500... -
Page 33: Appendix B - Transportation Precautions
Appendix B Transportation Precautions The OKIJET 2500 is not designed to be a portable printer, but it may be easily moved within your home or building. If, however, transportation involves any of the conditions below, you will need to take special precautions with the colour printhead and ink cartridges to avoid potential ink leakage. - Page 34 Place a moist paper towel in the storage box. Close the lid and place the storage box in a sealed plastic bag. If you have a monochrome printhead, install it in the printer then press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button.
- Page 35 12. Reinstall the ink cartridges in the printhead and install the printhead in the printer. 13. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button. Close the printer cover. Your printer is now ready for use. User’s Guide...
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Page 36: Index
& media ... 23 print heads ... 23 speciality print media ... 23 Technical Data ink jet technology ... 25 printable area ... 28 printing system ... 25 specifications ... 26 Troubleshooting paper jams ... 16 paper misfeeds ... 15 OKIJET 2500... - Page 37 Oki Systems Company Oki Systems (UK) Limited 550 Dundee Road Slough Trading Estate Slough Berks SL1 4LE Tel: 44 (0) 1753 819819 Fax: 44 (0) 1753 819899 http://www.oki.co.uk User’s Guide Oki Systems (Ireland) Limited The Square Industrial Complex Tallaght Dublin 24...