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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents For Mac OS X ............................67 Basic Operations ..................70 Before starting ....................4 Names of Components ....................... 71 Cautions Related to Safety ......................5 Front View ..............................71 Rear View ..............................72 General Cautions ...........................6 Inside of the machine ..........................72 About This Manual .........................8 Basic Operations on the Operator Panel ..................
Page 3 Troubleshooting ..................117 If Paper Jams Occur ........................118 If the Error Code is "370", "371", "372" ..................... 118 If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385", "389" ................122 If the Error Code is "390" ..........................125 If the Error Code is "391", "392", "393" .....................127 If the Error Code is "409"...
Page 4: Before Starting
Before starting Cautions Related to Safety General Cautions About This Manual Trademarks and Other Information License...
Page 5: Cautions Related To Safety
1. Before starting Cautions Related to Safety Indicates additional information which, if ignored or not followed, may result in personal injury or death. Indicates additional information which, if ignored, may result in personal injury. - 5 -...
Page 6: General Cautions
1. Before starting General Cautions Do not vacuum spilled toner with an electric vacuum cleaner. Vacuuming spilled toner with an electric vacuum cleaner may result in ignition due to sparks from electric contacts or other reasons. If toner spills on the floor or other places, wipe the toner gently with a damp rag or other cloth while using care not to scatter the toner.
Page 7 1. Before starting Do not touch a broken liquid crystal display. Injury may result. If you get liquid (liquid crystal) spilled from the liquid crystal display into your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with a large amount of water. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Page 8: About This Manual
• Copyright of the manual About Marks All rights reserved by Oki Data Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Oki Data Corporation. This manual uses the following marks.
Page 9 1. Before starting Symbol Meaning Indicates a menu name, item name, option, or other items that are displayed on the display screen on the operator panel. Indicates a menu, window, or dialog name that is displayed on the screen on a computer.
Page 10: Trademarks And Other Information
LENGTH CORE SHIELD (METER) OKI is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Power ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are registered 10.0 trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Page 11 1. Before starting • ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION - 11 -...
Page 12: License
1. Before starting License Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Eric Haszlakiewicz Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights This product contains software developed by the Heimdal Project.
Page 13: Setting Up
Setting Up Installation Requirements Checking the Accessories Unpacking and Installing the Machine Installing the Optional Equipment Connecting the Power Code Connecting a LAN Cable/USB Cable Loading Paper in the Tray Setting Up This Machine Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Only When the Wireless LAN Module is Mounted) Installing a Driver and Software to a Computer...
Page 14: Installation Requirements
2. Setting Up Installation Requirements Installation Environment Install the machine in the following environment. Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32°C • Installation Environment Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% RH (relative humidity) • Installation Space Maximum wet bulb temperature: 25°C • Use care to prevent condensation. It may cause a malfunction. •...
Page 15: Installation Space
2. Setting Up Installation Space Install the machine on a flat surface that is wide enough to accommodate the legs of the machine. Do not install this machine directly on a thick rug or carpet. • Do not install this machine in a closed room or other locations with bad circulation and •...
Page 16 2. Setting Up • Side view (when the additional tray unit is installed) - 16 -...
Page 17: Checking The Accessories
2. Setting Up Checking the Accessories The starter toner cartridge is not installed in the ES model. Install the toner cartridge that is included in this machine. Check that you have everything shown below. Refer to "Replacing the Image Drum". •...
Page 18: Unpacking And Installing The Machine
2. Setting Up Unpacking and Installing the Machine Lift the machine, and then place it where it is to be installed. This section describes how to unpack and install the machine. Injury may result. Lift this machine by 2 persons, because it weighs approximately 24 kg. •...
Page 19 2. Setting Up Pinch the tip of blue lever of the toner cartridge and turn forward until the tip aligns on the lug of the cartridge. While removing the fuser unit, be careful not to hit it to the LED head. Turn the levers of all 4 toner cartridges.
Page 20 2. Setting Up Close the output tray (a) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. While setting the fuser unit, be careful not to hit it to the LED head. Push the levers on the fuser unit to lock. When the error message that the output tray is open does not disappear, make sure that the output tray is closed securely.
Page 21: Installing The Optional Equipment
2. Setting Up Installing the Optional Equipment Installing the Wireless LAN module This section describes how to install optional equipment. Install the wireless LAN module when you want to use a wireless connection. After installing, be sure to change the wireless LAN setting from [DISABLE] to [ENABLE] on the operator panel.
Page 22: Installing The Additional Tray Unit
2. Setting Up Eject the connector from the cover and connect with the wireless LAN module. Installing the Additional Tray Unit Attach the additional tray unit when increasing the number of sheets or paper to be set is needed. Up to 2 trays can be installed. Set the number of trays on the printer driver after installing them.
Page 23 2. Setting Up If you want to install two additional trays, fix them together with the lock pieces. Screw the machine and additional tray unit with the lock pieces. Slowly stack the machine on the additional tray unit aligning their back sides and right sides.
Page 24: Setting The Printer Driver
- When the optional equipment is installed before the printer driver is installed • Setting Additional Tray(s) to the Windows PCL Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click [OKI C542], and then select [OKI C542 PCL6] from [Printer properties]. Select the [Device Options] tab.
Page 25 2. Setting Up Select [Get installed options automatically] for [Installable Options], and then Select the total number of trays for [Available Tray], and then click [OK]. click [Setup]. When using a USB connection, select the total number of trays for [Available Trays] in [Installable Options]. Click [OK].
Page 26: Connecting The Power Code
2. Setting Up Connecting the Power Code Fire or electric shock may result. The power supply must meet the following conditions. Be sure to turn this machine off before connecting and disconnecting the power cord • AC: 110 to 127V AC (Range 99 to 140V AC) / 220 to 240V AC (Range 198 to 264V AC) and the ground wire.
Page 27 2. Setting Up Plug the power cord into the power connector. Plug the power cord into the outlet. - 27 -...
Page 28: Connecting A Lan Cable/Usb Cable
2. Setting Up Connecting a LAN Cable/USB Cable Connecting a LAN Cable When using the machine in a wired network connection or connecting to a computer via a USB cable, connect the cable in the following steps. A LAN cable is not supplied. Prepare a LAN cable (category 5e or higher, twist pair, straight) and hub.
Page 29: Connecting A Usb Cable
2. Setting Up Pass the LAN cable under the tab, and then close the interface cover. Connecting a USB Cable A USB cable is not supplied. Prepare a USB cable. Insert the other end of the LAN cable into the hub. If you want to connect in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode, use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB cable.
Page 30 2. Setting Up Do not insert the USB cable into the network interface connector. It may cause a malfunction. For Windows, do not insert the other end of the USB cable into the computer until the instruction is displayed on the screen when the driver installation is in progress.
Page 31: Loading Paper In The Tray
2. Setting Up Loading Paper in the Tray Slide the paper stopper (b) to the length of paper to be loaded. The procedure when loading paper in Tray 1 is used as an example. The same procedure applies to Tray 2/3 (optional). For details on available paper, see "About Paper Types That Can be Loaded".
Page 32 2. Setting Up Replace the paper cassette into the machine. Push the paper cassette until it stops. - 32 -...
Page 33: Setting Up This Machine
2. Setting Up Setting Up This Machine Language Setup The first time the machine is turned on or when the settings are initialized, [Easy Setup] is Press the power switch on the operator panel for a second to turn on the displayed.
Page 34 2. Setting Up Select the desired keyboard layout. Press [Continue with default settings]. Press [Close]. Check that the consumables and wiring are set up, and then press [Next]. The screen switches automatically in about 7 seconds without pressing [Close]. - 34 -...
Page 35: Setting Date And Time
2. Setting Up Setting Date and Time Press [ ] to switch screens. Check that the [2. Date/Time Setting] screen is displayed, and then press [Next]. The time zone setting screen appears. Set daylight saving time. Select a setting suitable to your environment, and then press [Next]. Press [Select] for the time zone you want to use.
Page 36 2. Setting Up Press [Manual]. Press the [Year] entry box once to enter the year, and then press [Next]. Use [ ] or the numeric keypad on the operator panel to enter the current time in the same manner as the date entry, and then press [Next]. The setting values are updated.
Page 37: Setting The Administrator Password
2. Setting Up Setting the Administrator Password • Set the administrator password using from 6 to 12 alphanumeric characters. • The password is case sensitive. The factory default administrator password is “999999”, however, we highly recommend you to set your own administrator password to prevent unauthorised access to the “admin setup”...
Page 38: Network Settings
2. Setting Up Press [Next]. Network Settings The setting values are updated. Press [Close]. • If you do not want to connect to a network, press [Skip>>] to go to Test Print. • Since the network settings are required when using this machine, you are supposed to make the network setting here.
Page 39 2. Setting Up Set an IP address. Press [Auto]. • Wait until updating the setting is complete. • The screen switches automatically in about 7 seconds without pressing [Close]. When setting manually, check the following values specified by your provider or network administrator. •...
Page 40: Test Print
2. Setting Up Click [Print Test]. Test Print If you do not want to print test page, press [Skip>>]. The Easy Setup is complete and the home screen appears. Check that the [5.Print Test] screen is displayed, and then press [Next]. The Print Test screen is displayed.
Page 41 2. Setting Up Check that the menu map is printed, and then press [Close]. Press [Complete]. The Easy Setup is complete and the home screen appears. You can change the settings from [Device Settings] > [Easy Setup] at the top of the home screen whenever you want.
Page 42: Connecting To A Wireless Lan (Only When The Wireless Lan Module Is Mounted)
2. Setting Up Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Only When the Wireless Before Connecting to a Wireless LAN LAN Module is Mounted) Wireless LAN connection is disabled by default. To use the wireless LAN connection, enable • Wireless(Infrastructure) and Wireless(AP Mode) cannot be enabled at the same time. Wireless in the Admin Setup.
Page 43: Enabling Wireless Lan Connection
2. Setting Up Check if the wireless LAN access point supports WPS. Enabling Wireless LAN Connection If it does not support WPS, check the SSID and encryption key by referring to the instruction manual that is included in the wireless LAN access point or other Check that the machine is turned on.
Page 44 2. Setting Up Press [ ] once and press [Admin Setup]. On the administrator login screen, press [OK]. Press [User Install]. Enter the administrator password, and then press [OK]. Press [ ] once and press [Wireless Module]. The factory default administrator name and password are "admin" and "999999" respectively. If the administrator password is changed in Easy Setup, enter the updated password.
Page 45: Connecting To An Access Point (Infrastructure)
2. Setting Up Press [Enable]. Connecting to an Access Point (Infrastructure) • Install this machine in a place with a good view and near a wireless access point. (We suggest that the distance between the machine and the wireless device be 30 m or less.) •...
Page 46 2. Setting Up The following message is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. If the following screen is displayed, press [Yes], and then proceed to step 6. Press [Enable]. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. Press [ ] once and press [Wireless(Infrastructure) Setting]. Enter the administrator name and password and press [OK].
Page 47 2. Setting Up If your environment requires to set IP address, etc. manually, press [Network Setting]. If you do not need to set manually, go to step 12. Ask your provider or network administrator about the setting value. Press [Close] when the Wireless (infrastructure) settings are complete. The screen switches automatically in a while without pressing [Close].
Page 48 2. Setting Up Press [WPS-PBC]. The machine starts searching for wireless LAN access points. The following screen is displayed for approximately 2 minutes, during which press and hold the WPS button for the wireless LAN access point for a few seconds. You cannot operate the panel when WPS is in progress.
Page 49 2. Setting Up Selecting a Wireless LAN Access Point from the Operator Panel to Connect • If the following screen is displayed, repeat the procedure from step 13. If a wireless LAN access point does not support WPS, you can specify a wireless LAN access point you want to use from the wireless LAN access points that the machine detects to establish a connection.
Page 50 2. Setting Up Press [ ] once and press [Wireless(Infrastructure) Setting]. Press [Enable]. If your environment requires to set IP address, etc. manually, press [Network Setting]. If you do not need to set manually, go to step 12. Enter the administrator name and password and press [OK]. The factory default administrator name and password are "admin"...
Page 51 2. Setting Up Press [Manual] on the [Wireless (infrastructure) settings] screen. The screen switches automatically in a while without pressing [Close]. Press [Wireless Network Selection]. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DHCP v6. Ask your provider or network administrator about the setting value.
Page 52 2. Setting Up Select a wireless LAN access point to connect, and then press [Select]. Item Description Security Disable Encryption key No entry is required. If the displayed SSID is the same as the SSID that you checked in step 1, press [Yes].
Page 53 2. Setting Up If the antenna mark is displayed at the top right of the touch panel, the connection is established correctly. • An SSID is also called a network name, ESSID, or ESS-ID. • An encryption key is also called a network key, security key, password, or Pre-shared Key. Check that the wireless LAN access point starts and is operating properly.
Page 54 2. Setting Up Press [ ] once and press [Wireless(Infrastructure) Setting]. Press [Enable]. If your environment requires to set IP address, etc. manually, press [Network Setting]. If you do not need to set manually, go to step 12. Enter the administrator name and password and press [OK]. The factory default administrator name and password are "admin"...
Page 55 2. Setting Up Press [Manual] on the [Wireless (infrastructure) settings] screen. The screen switches automatically in a while without pressing [Close]. Press [Wireless Network Selection]. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DHCP v6. Ask your provider or network administrator about the setting value.
Page 56 2. Setting Up The machine starts searching for wireless LAN access points. Wait for a while. Select the encryption method that you checked in step 1, and then press [Next]. Press [Manual Setup]. The encryption key varies depending on the wireless LAN access point or security. The procedure depends on the encryption method you selected in step 15.
Page 57 2. Setting Up If the displayed content is the same as that you checked in step 1, press [Yes]. The antenna mark may not be displayed on some screens. • If the wireless LAN connection is unstable If the wireless LAN connection is unstable, read the cautions in "Before Connecting to a Wireless LAN", and then change the positions of the machine and wireless...
Page 58: Setting Up [Enabling Default Gateway]
2. Setting Up Press [ ] once and press [Admin Setup]. Setting up [Enabling Default Gateway] To use a wired LAN and wireless LAN simultaneously, only interfaces whose default gateway is enabled can communicate with devices out of the segment. Set only when communicating with the device outside of the segment.
Page 59 2. Setting Up On the administrator login screen, press [OK]. Press [Network Setting]. Press [Network Menu]. Press [Enabling Default Gateway]. [Enabling Default Gateway] is set to [Wireless(Infrastructure)]. Press [Network Setup]. Pressing [Enabling Default Gateway] switches between [Wired] and [Wireless(Infrastructure)]. - 59 -...
Page 60: Connecting To The Machine Directly (Ap Mode)
2. Setting Up Press [Back] until the home screen is displayed. Connecting to the Machine Directly (AP mode) Wireless LAN (AP mode) directly connects wireless devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.) to the machine without using a wireless LAN access point. •...
Page 61 2. Setting Up Press [Network Menu]. Press [Enable]. Press [Network Setup]. Press [Wireless(AP Mode) Setting]. Press [Automatic connection (push-button)]. The message below is displayed for about five seconds. - 61 -...
Page 62 2. Setting Up Press [Yes]. Turn on the machine. If the "Do you want to Set-up wireless?" message appears, select the [Do not show next time.] check box, and then press [No]. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. Press [Admin Setup] on the touch panel. Enter the administrator name and password and press [OK].
Page 63 2. Setting Up The message below is displayed for about five seconds. Press [Manual Setup]. Press [Enable]. Check the [SSID] and [Password] of the machine. Enter the [SSID] and [Password] that you checked in step 10 to connect the machine and your wireless device. - 63 -...
Page 64: Installing A Driver And Software To A Computer
2. Setting Up Installing a Driver and Software to a Computer For Windows Install the printer driver from the "Software DVD-ROM" to the computer. Connect the machine and computer via a network or USB cable and start installing. Other utility software can be installed at the same time. Check the status of this machine before installing.
Page 65 2. Setting Up Select [Network] or [USB connection] in accordance to the connection method Click [Install Optional Software]. of the machine and computer, and then click [Next]. If the [Windows Security Alert] dialog is displayed, click [Allow access]. Select the model name of the machine, and then click [Next]. Installation starts.
Page 66 2. Setting Up Click [Complete]. Click [Next]. If the following dialog is displayed, click [Yes]. - 66 -...
Page 67: For Mac Os X
Make sure that the machine and a computer are connected and the machine is turned on. Insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. Double-click the [OKI] icon on the desktop. [Drivers] > [PS] > Double-click [Installer for OSX]. Enter the administrator password, and then click [OK].
Page 68 Select [Add Printer or Scanner...] when the menu is displayed. To change the name, enter a new name into [Name:]. Click [Default]. Select the machine, and then select [OKI C532 PS] in [Use]. Types of Names Displayed in the Connection Methods List Click [Add].
Page 69 Make sure that the machine is added to [Printers] and [OKI C542 PS] is displayed for [Kind]. If [OKI C542 PS] is not displayed for [Kind] correctly, click [-], delete the machine from [Printers], and then newly perform steps 8 to 12.
Page 70: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Names of Components Basic Operations on the Operator Panel Turning On or Off the Machine Loading Paper This section describes basic operations of this machine.
Page 71: Names Of Components
3. Basic Operations Names of Components Front View The chapter describes the name of each component. • Front View • Rear View • Inside of the machine Symbol Name Description Operator panel This is the panel to operate the printer. You can find touch panel and operation buttons on Basic Operations on the Operator Panel the panel.
Page 72: Rear View
3. Basic Operations Rear View Inside of the machine Symbol Name Description Rear output tray Open this when printing on thick paper, envelopes, Symbol Name Description etc. Paper will be output with the printed side up. LED head LED which exposes printing part to light. Power connector Insert the supplied power code.
Page 73: Basic Operations On The Operator Panel
3. Basic Operations Basic Operations on the Operator Panel Names and Functions This section describes the operator panel of the machine. This section describes the names and functions of components on the operator panel. • Names and Functions • Name and Functions on the Touch Panel •...
Page 74: Name And Functions On The Touch Panel
3. Basic Operations Item Description Name and Functions on the Touch Panel Main area Press to use the print functions. When this machine turns on, the home screen is displayed on the touch panel. • Home Screen The following steps and functions are displayed. •...
Page 75: Entering Characters
3. Basic Operations Entering Characters Descriptions of Screens for Print • Entering with the Touch Panel • Entering with the Numeric Keypad Entering with the Touch Panel When you need to enter characters while you are setting an item, the following entry screen is displayed.
Page 76 3. Basic Operations • Switching the Entry Mode (Numbers Alphabetic Characters) Item Description Character panel Enters characters. The character type switches depending on the entry mode. Press [Alpha] or [Symbol]. Left button/right button Moves the cursor left and right. Capital Lock Switches between the uppercase and lowercase characters.
Page 77: Adjusting The Angle Of The Operator Panel
3. Basic Operations Adjusting the Angle of the Operator Panel It is impossible to enter the alphabet. The operator panel can be tilted to improve the visibility. Please enter the alphabet from the touch panel. Hold the upper center of the operator panel and pull it forward. To set the operator panel back to the original position, pull the operator panel forward until it stops and then push slowly.
Page 78: Turning On Or Off The Machine
3. Basic Operations Turning On or Off the Machine Turning On the Machine This section describes how to turn on and off the machine. Press the power switch for approximately a second. • Turning On the Machine • Turning Off the Machine When the machine is turned on, the power switch LED lamp is lit.
Page 79: Turning Off The Machine
3. Basic Operations After a while, the machine automatically turns off, and the power switch LED lamp goes Turning Off the Machine out. • Check that the machine is not receiving data before shutting down. • Press and hold the power switch for 5 seconds or more to force shut down the machine. Use this method only if a problem occurs.
Page 80: Loading Paper
Loading Paper in the MP Tray • Paper Storage If you print on paper that is not recommended by Oki Data, check the print quality and the movement of the paper thoroughly in advance to ensure that there are no problems. • Plain paper...
Page 81 3. Basic Operations • Tray 1 Paper type Paper size (mm) (Values in Paper weight brackets are inch sizes.) Available paper size Tray capacity Paper weight Custom size Width: 64 to 216 64 to 220 g/m (17 to 58 lb) 250 sheets Light Length: 90 to 1321...
Page 82 3. Basic Operations • MP Tray • Labels Labels must be of the type recommended for use in copiers and laser printers, in which the Available paper size Tray capacity Paper weight base carrier page is entirely covered by labels. Other types of label stocks may damage the 100 sheets Light machine due to the labels peeling off during the printing process.
Page 83: Loading Paper In Tray 1/2/3
3. Basic Operations Fan a stack of paper well, and then align the edges of the paper. Loading Paper in Tray 1/2/3 The procedure when loading paper in Tray 1 is used as an example, and the same procedure applies to Tray 2/3 (optional). Pull the paper cassette out.
Page 84: Loading Paper In The Mp Tray
3. Basic Operations Push the paper cassette until it stops. Loading Paper in the MP Tray • Do not press down the paper or hold the paper to pull while printing on the paper fed from the MP tray. To stop printing, open the output tray.
Page 85 3. Basic Operations Open the sub support. Insert the paper with the print side up until its edge touches the paper feed entrance. Do not load paper above the " " mark. Adjust the manual feeding paper guide to the width of paper to be loaded. When a printer is in the power saving mode, press the (Power Save) button to restore from the mode.
Page 86: Paper Storage
3. Basic Operations Paper Storage Store paper under the following conditions to maintain quality. • Inside a cabinet or other dry and dark place • On a flat surface • Temperature: 20°C • Humidity: 50% RH (relative humidity) Do not store paper in the places as shown below: •...
Page 87: Print
Print Printing from a Computer (Windows) Printing from a Computer (Mac OS X) Cancelling a Print Job About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Descriptions of Screens for Print ”WordPad" for Windows and "TextEdit" for Mac OS X are used as examples. The screens and steps may vary depending on the application.
Page 88: Printing From A Computer (Windows)
4. Print Printing from a Computer (Windows) For Windows PCL Printer Driver Open the file to print. • For Windows PCL Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. • For Windows PS Printer Driver Select the printer driver. Click [Preferences]. - 88 -...
Page 89: For Windows Ps Printer Driver
4. Print Change the settings in each tab to suit your needs. For Windows PS Printer Driver Open the file to print. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select the PS printer driver. Click [Preferences]. Click [OK]. Click [Print] on the [Print] Screen. - 89 -...
Page 90 4. Print Change the settings in each tab to suit your needs. Click [OK]. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. - 90 -...
Page 91: Printing From A Computer (Mac Os X)
4. Print Printing from a Computer (Mac OS X) Change the settings on each panel to suit your needs. You can set a paper size, paper tray, and paper weight, and paper type with the printer driver. Open the file to print. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
Page 92: Cancelling A Print Job
4. Print Cancelling a Print Job Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu. Click [Printers & Scanners]. To cancel an ongoing print job, press the (STOP) button on the operator panel. Double-click the printer icon. To cancel jobs in the print queue, select jobs from the job list displayed on the touch panel to delete.
Page 93: About Screens And Functions Of Each Printer Driver
4. Print About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Windows PCL Printer Driver • [Setup] Tab This section describes screens and functions of the printer drivers. • Windows PCL Printer Driver • Windows PS Printer Driver • Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Item Description Driver Setting...
Page 94 4. Print • [Job Options] Tab • [Extend] Tab Item Description Item Description Quality Specifies the resolution for printing. Watermarks Specifies when you want to use stamp print. Scale Specifies the enlargement/reduction rate for printing. Overlays Sets when printing print formats which are registered to the printer beforehand as overlays.
Page 95: Windows Ps Printer Driver
4. Print • [Paper/Quality] Tab Windows PS Printer Driver • [Layout] Tab Item Description Tray Selection Changes the paper feed tray. Color Selects Color or Black & White. Item Description Advanced Allows you to set detailed settings for print quality and a paper size. Orientation Specifies the printing direction.
Page 96 4. Print • [Job Options] Tab Item Description Default Resets the settings on the tab to their default settings. • [Color] Tab Item Description Quality Specifies the resolution for printing. If you set [Toner Saving], the print density decreases to save toner. Job Type Specifies the job type and the number of copies to print.
Page 97: Mac Os X Ps Printer Driver
4. Print • [Color Matching] Panel Mac OS X PS Printer Driver • [Layout] Panel Item Description ColorSync Specifies the ColorSync function. In printer Performs color matching with this machine. Profile Specifies a profile. Item Description • [Paper Handling] Panel Pages per Sheet Selects the number of pages that is printed on a sheet of paper.
Page 98 4. Print • [Cover Page] Panel Item Description Pages to Print Specifies pages to print. Page Order Specifies a page order to print. Scale to fit paper size Prints to fit a paper size. Enlarges or reduces to fit the output paper size.
Page 99 4. Print • [Color] Panel • [Print Options] Panel Item Description Item Description Grayscale Specifies to use monochrome printing. Quality1, Quality2, Feed, Paper Specifies the print quality, toner saving, paper type, etc. Color Specifies alignment to color mode when printing in color. - 99 -...
Page 100 4. Print • [User Authentication] Panel • [Secure Print] Panel Item Description Item Description Job Type Specifies the job type. [Job Type Option] can be used if [Shared Use User Authentication Select this check box if you set user authentication when printing. Print] or [Private Print] is selected.
Page 101 4. Print • [Supply Levels] Panel Item Description Consumables Displays the remaining amount of consumables. The [Supply Levels] panel may not appear depending on the environment such as how to connect to the device. - 101 -...
Page 102: Descriptions Of Screens For Print
4. Print Descriptions of Screens for Print Item Description Stationary button area Displays buttons that appear on the screen at all times. Title and operation guide area Displays the title of the current screen and provides guide for possible operations. Item Description Paper Feed...
Page 103: Maintenance
Maintenance Replacing Consumables Cleaning Each Part of the Machine This category describes consumable replacements and cleaning to ensure a comfortable use of the machine for a longer life.
Page 104: Replacing Consumables
5. Maintenance Replacing Consumables Cautions When Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace consumables. Observe the following cautions when replacing. • Cautions When Replacing Consumables • Replacing the Toner Cartridges Do not throw the toner or toner cartridge into a fire. The toner will scatter, •...
Page 105: Replacing The Toner Cartridges
• Toner powder may spill if you remove a toner cartridge before the toner runs out. • Use Oki Data genuine consumables to ensure optimum performance of the products. • Charges for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki Data genuine consumables are Prepare new toner cartridges.
Page 106 5. Maintenance Identify an empty toner cartridge by its label color. Unpack a new toner cartridge. Pinch the tip of blue lever (b) of the toner cartridge and turn it toward you until the tip aligns on the lug of the cartridge. Shake the cartridge several times vertically and horizontally.
Page 107 5. Maintenance Hold the cartridge, pinch the tip of blue lever (b) of the toner cartridge, and turn forward until the tip aligns on the lug of the cartridge. Do not insert a toner cartridge without removing the tape. • If you close the output tray without turning the blue lever when installing the toner cartridge into the image drum, it may cause a malfunction.
Page 108: Replacing The Image Drum
• Charges for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki Data genuine consumables are incurred, regardless of the warranty or in the maintenance contract. (Although use of non-genuine consumables does not always result in problems, use extra care when using them.)
Page 109 5. Maintenance Prepare new image drum. Hold the cartridge, pinch the tip of blue lever (c) of the toner cartridge, and turn it toward you until the tip aligns on the lug of the cartridge. Press the button (A) and open the output tray (a) completely. Identify the image drum that reached its lifetime by its label color.
Page 110 5. Maintenance Remove the toner cover. Hold the cartridge, pinch the tip of blue lever (g) of the toner cartridge, and turn forward until the tip aligns on the lug of the cartridge. Insert the toner cartridge (d) removed in step 6 by aligning its left side indentation (e) with the protrusion (h) on the image drum so that the toner cartridge and image drum color label align.
Page 111: Replacing The Image Drum And Toner Cartridge At The Same Time
5. Maintenance Close the output tray (a) slowly and push the center of the output tray for Replacing the Image Drum and Toner Cartridge at the Same confirmation. Time This section describes how to replace the image drum and toner cartridge with new ones at the same time.
Page 112 5. Maintenance Remove the toner cover. While removing consumables, be careful not to hit them to the LED head. Unpack a new toner cartridge. Burns may result. Never throw a used image drum or toner cartridge into a fire. They may explode, and Shake the cartridge several times vertically and horizontally.
Page 113 5. Maintenance Insert a new toner cartridge (d) by aligning its left side indentation (e) with the protrusion (f) on the image drum so that the toner cartridge and image drum If you close the output tray without turning the blue lever when installing the toner cartridge into the image drum, color label align.
Page 114 5. Maintenance If you must dispose of an image drum, put it in a plastic bag or similar container and dispose of it in accordance with your municipality's ordinances or guidelines. - 114 -...
Page 115: Cleaning Each Part Of The Machine
5. Maintenance Cleaning Each Part of the Machine Cleaning the LED Head This section describes how to clean the machine and parts. Clean the LED head if vertical white lines appear, images are faded, or the periphery of letters are smudged in the printouts. •...
Page 116 5. Maintenance Wipe the four lenses of the LED heads with a soft tissue paper lightly. Close the output tray (a) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. - 116 -...
Page 117: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If Paper Jams Occur Print Problems If an Error Message is Displayed on the Operator Panel...
Page 118: If Paper Jams Occur
6. Troubleshooting If Paper Jams Occur If the Error Code is "370", "371", "372" This section describes how to handle when a paper jam occurs. Check the error code on the Press the button (A) and open the output tray (a) completely. operator panel and see the corresponding page.
Page 119 6. Troubleshooting Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not Tilt back the lock levers on the both sides of the fuser unit toward you. exposed to light. Pull out the jammed paper gently to the rear of the machine (the direction of the arrow) if an edge of jammed paper can be seen.
Page 120 6. Troubleshooting Tilt back the lock levers on the both sides of the belt unit toward you and Hold the lock levers of belt unit and place the belt unit into the machine. remove the belt unit by holding the lock levers. Remove the jammed paper slowly by pulling the edge of paper.
Page 121 6. Troubleshooting While setting the fuser unit, be careful not to hit it to the LED head. While setting the image drum, be careful not to hit it to the LED head. Close the output tray (a) slowly and push the center of the output tray for Tilt the lock levers on the both sides of the fuser unit.
Page 122: If The Error Code Is "380", "381", "382", "385", "389
6. Troubleshooting Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385", "389" exposed to light. Press the button (A) and open the output tray (a) completely. Burns may result.
Page 123 6. Troubleshooting Tilt back the lock levers (c) on the both sides of the fuser unit toward you. If jammed paper remains in the machine, hold the both sides of the paper to remove it gently. Hold the fuser unit handle and lift the fuser unit out of the machine. Hold the fuser unit handle and place the fuser unit into the machine.
Page 124 6. Troubleshooting Tilt the lock levers (c) on the both sides of the fuser unit. Close the output tray (a) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. Put all four image drums back into the machine. Task is complete.
Page 125: If The Error Code Is "390
6. Troubleshooting If the Error Code is "390" While removing consumables, be careful not to hit them to the LED head. If paper is loaded on the MP tray, remove the paper. Press the button (A) and open the output tray (a) completely. Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not exposed to light.
Page 126 6. Troubleshooting Put all four image drums back into the machine. When loading paper on the MP tray, load the paper with the print side face up. While setting consumables, be careful not to hit them to the LED head. Task is complete.
Page 127: If The Error Code Is "391", "392", "393
6. Troubleshooting Replace the paper cassette into the machine. If the Error Code is "391", "392", "393" A paper jam has occurred while feeding paper from a paper tray. If paper jams occur frequently, clean the paper feed rollers. For details, refer to "Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Tray 1/Tray 2/Tray 3) (Advanced Manual)".
Page 128: If The Error Code Is "409
6. Troubleshooting Close the output tray (a) slowly and push the center of the output tray for If the Error Code is "409" confirmation. Close the rear output tray. Press the button (A) and open the output tray (a) completely. Task is complete.
Page 129 6. Troubleshooting If paper jams in the fuser unit, press the jam release lever on the fuser unit and slowly pull the jammed paper toward you. While removing consumables, be careful not to hit them to the LED head. Tilt back the lock levers on the both sides of the fuser unit toward you. Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not exposed to light.
Page 130 6. Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper slowly by pulling the edge of paper. While removing the fuser unit, be careful not to hit it to the LED head. Hold the lock levers of belt unit and place the belt unit into the machine. Tilt the lock levers on the both sides of the belt unit toward you and remove the belt unit by holding the lock levers.
Page 131 6. Troubleshooting Turn forward the lock levers on the both sides of the belt unit. Tilt the lock levers on the both sides of the fuser unit. Hold the fuser unit handle and place the fuser unit into the machine. While setting the fuser unit, be careful not to hit it to the LED head.
Page 132 6. Troubleshooting Close the output tray (a) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. Task is complete. - 132 -...
Page 133: Print Problems
The machine is not set as the default Set the machine as the default printer. printer. Right-click the [OKI C542 *] icon on the [Devices and Printers] folder, and then select [Set as Default Printer]. * Indicates the driver type. (ex. PCL6/...
Page 134 6. Troubleshooting Cause Solution Reference The machine is processing data from Wait until printing is complete. another interface. "Receiving data timeout" is displayed Press [Device Settings], select [Admin on the touch panel and the machine Setup] > [Print Setup] > [Print menu] > does not print.
Page 135: If An Error Message Is Displayed On The Operator Panel
6. Troubleshooting If an Error Message is Displayed on the Operator Panel Error Message List If an error occurs in this machine, an error message and/or an error code (a 3-digit number) Wait a moment. Network initializing ... is displayed on the touch panel and (STATUS) on the operator panel blinks or lights up.
Page 136 6. Troubleshooting Wait a moment. Executing maintenance. Image Drum Near Life. The programs on the machine are being updated. The image drum indicated on the screen is near life. Have a new image drum ready. Do not turn off the machine until the update completes. C: Cyan (blue), M: Magenta (red), Y: Yellow, K: Black The machine automatically restarts after the update completes.
Page 137 6. Troubleshooting [TRAY] empty. Flash Error No paper is loaded in the indicated tray. Load paper. An error has occurred when firmware was being updated. Contact the administrator. Disk Memory Full. Invalid print data received. Memory in the file system is full. Delete unnecessary files.
Page 138 6. Troubleshooting Paper [TRAY] is empty. Set [MEDIA_SIZE]. Error: 490, 491, 492, 493 K Non Recommended Toner. Error: 553, 557, 617, 623 No paper is loaded in the indicated tray. Load paper of the displayed size. The installed K (Black) toner cartridge is not optimum. We recommend using an optimum toner cartridge.
Page 139 6. Troubleshooting A paper jam has occurred under the image drum or around the fuser unit. Please Belt Unit Life. Install New Belt Unit. Error: 355 remove paper. Error: 380, 381, 382, 385, 389 The belt unit reaches its lifetime. Replace the belt unit with a new one.
Page 140 6. Troubleshooting Inspection is required. [TRAY] cassette missing. Turn off the machine, and then back on. The cassette in the indicated tray is pulled out. If the same error occurs, contact your dealer. Install the cassette. Please check SMTP settings. Access Limitation Error.
Page 141 6. Troubleshooting A decoding error occurred. Check the image data. No communication with the SNTP server. An error has occurred in the image data sent to this machine. Check the image data. Obtaining current time from the SNTP server failed. Check the server. Process has been canceled as there is no space on the device.
Page 142 6. Troubleshooting Wireless settings are incomplete. Replace the image drum. [PAGES] Pages Left. Wrong values are set or items remain unset in the wireless LAN settings. Check the wireless settings. The image drum indicated on the screen reaches its lifetime. Replace the image drum with a new one.
Page 143 6. Troubleshooting Cannot print because your Summary Account balance is 0. User name for Printing: [USERNAME] Summary Account Name for Insufficient Balance: [ACCOUNTNAME] To continue the print job, increase the balance and select [Start]. To increase the balance, please contact the device administr. To cancel the print job, select [Cancel]. The number of print jobs excesses the limit.
Page 144: Operating Management/ Specifications
Operating Management/ Specifications Changing the Administrator Password Saving Power Consumption with the Power Save Function Specifications This section describes how to manage the machine and its specifications.
Page 145: Changing The Administrator Password
7. Operating Management/ Specifications Changing the Administrator Password It is recommended to change the administrator password to protect your security. Set the administrator password using from 6 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Be careful not to forget the set password. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. Press several times and press [Admin Setup].
Page 146: Saving Power Consumption With The Power Save Function
7. Operating Management/ Specifications Saving Power Consumption with the Power Save Setting the Length of Idle Time Before Entering Power Save Function Mode The machine has three Power Save modes: Power Save, Sleep, and Deep Sleep. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. In Power Save mode, the display screen turns off and the power saving indicator lights up or Press several times and press [Admin Setup].
Page 147: Setting The Length Of Idle Time Before Entering Sleep Mode
7. Operating Management/ Specifications Setting the Length of Idle Time Before Entering Sleep Mode Restrictions in Power Saving Function The machine does not enter Sleep mode in the following case. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. • When an error occurs on the machine Press several times and press [Admin Setup].
Page 148: Automatically Turning Off The Machine (Auto Power Off)
7. Operating Management/ Specifications The elapse time in Deep Sleep mode is not included in the intervals of the e-mail alert Automatically Turning Off the Machine (Auto Power Off) notification time and the intervals of the NTP server update time. The machine equipped with the Auto Power Off function which automatically turns off the In a network environment where a large number of packets are sent, the machine power if the machine is left unoperated for a certain period of time.
Page 149: Setting The Length Of Idle Time Before Auto Power Off Works
7. Operating Management/ Specifications Setting the Length of Idle Time Before Auto Power Off Works Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. Press several times and press [Admin Setup]. Enter the administrator name and password and press [OK]. The factory default administrator name and password are "admin" and "999999" respectively.
Page 150: Specifications
7. Operating Management/ Specifications Specifications General Specifications This section describes the specifications of the machine. SFP Model Model Number C542/ES5442 N36302A/N36302B • General Specifications Item C542/ES5442 • Printing Specifications ARM Processor (667MHz) Memory DDR3 32bit 1GB • Network Specifications • Wireless LAN Specifications (Option) Weight (including consumables) approx.
Page 151: Printing Specifications
7. Operating Management/ Specifications Item C542/ES5442 Printing Specifications Paper loading capacity • Tray 1 250 sheets (less than 80 g/m ), total thickness 25 mm or lower. Item C542/ES5442 • MP tray 100 sheets (less than 80 g/m ) and total thickness 10 mm or lower, Printing method Dry electrophotographic recording method with LED (Light-emitting 10 envelopes (85 g/m...
Page 152: Network Specifications
7. Operating Management/ Specifications Network Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications (Option) Item C542/ES5442 Item C542/ES5442 Interface Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a/b/g/n conformity (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Wireless LAN Security Disable, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP Protocol TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, NetBIOS over TCP, LPR, Port9100, IPP, FTP, HTTP, TELNET, SMTP, POP3, SNMPv1/v3, DHCP, DHCPv6, DNS, Regulatory wireless LAN statements DDNS, UPnP, WINS, Bonjour, SNTP, LLTD, Web Services Discovery...
Page 153 7. Operating Management/ Specifications cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d'Ubdustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Page 154: Contact Us
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