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Oki C5550 MFP 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: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com RADEMARK NFORMATION Oki and Oki Data are trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. Hewlett-Packard, HP, and LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett- Packard Company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sending document(s) via e-mail ....81 Sending document(s) to a file server ... . 85 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Contents > 3...
  • Page 4 Types of ICC profile supported ....201 Graphic pro workflow – overview ....201 Matching the color of a monitor, scanner or camera . .204 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Contents > 4...
  • Page 5 Index........242 C5550 MFP User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Need Help? Visit Our Website

    ISIT OUR EBSITE For personalized, web-based support on the products you own, including the latest, up-to-the-minute information, visit your personal solutions center my.okidata.com C5550 MFP User’s Guide Need Help? Visit our Website > 6...

  • Page 7: Emergency First Aid

    If it gets into the eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention. Spillages should be treated with cold water and soap to help reduce risk of staining skin or clothing. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Emergency first aid > 7...

  • Page 8: Notes, Cautions And Warnings

    Oki Printing Solutions toner cartridges. These can be identified by the Oki Printing Solutions trademark. Any other toner cartridge may not operate at all, even if it is described as “compatible”, and if it does work, your product's performance and print quality may be degraded.

  • Page 9: Introduction > 9

    NTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing this Oki Printing Solutions Multi Function Product (MFP). It is designed with advanced features, to give you clear, vibrant color prints and crisp black and white pages at high speed on a range of office print media.
  • Page 10 Simply typing the machine's IP address in the URL field of your browser will prompt the MFP web page. This web page allows you to create up to 300 e-mail addresses, 200 fax numbers and several filing destinations to manage your document. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Introduction > 10...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    MFP and make the best use of its many features. Also included are guidelines for troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure that it performs at its best. Additionally, information is provided for adding optional accessories as your printing needs evolve. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Introduction > 11...
  • Page 12 Index. (If the bookmarks are not available, use the “Contents” on page 3). Find the term of interest in the alphabetically arranged index and click on the associated page number to jump to the page containing the term. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Introduction > 12...
  • Page 13 [All pages], (1), for the entire manual. [Current page], (2), for the page at which you are looking. acroprint1.eps [Pages from] and [to], (3), for the range of pages you specify by entering their page numbers. Click OK. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Introduction > 13...

  • Page 14: Mfp Overview

    10. ADF Paper Support. 4. Front Cover release (lift). 11. Document Cover. 5. Paper tray. 12. Control Panel. Standard blank paper tray. Holds up to 300 sheets of 20 lb. (80g/m²) paper. C5550 MFP User’s Guide MFP Overview > 14...

  • Page 15: Rear View

    MFP is essentially straight. This avoids bending the paper around curves in the paper path and enables feeding of up to 54 lb. (203g/m²) media. C5550 MFP User’s Guide MFP Overview > 15...

  • Page 16: The Control Panel

    Redial key: used to manually resend a fax. Clear key: used to delete entry from the LCD panel. Pause key: used to insert a “-” within a fax number if dialling an extension. C5550 MFP User’s Guide MFP Overview > 16...
  • Page 17 Used to indicate the stored E-mail addresses for the Send function. Also used to indicate the stored Fax numbers for the fax function. Press once to view speed dial numbers, press twice to view group dial numbers. C5550 MFP User’s Guide MFP Overview > 17...

  • Page 18: Changing The Display Language

    The default language used by your MFP for display messages and for report printing is English. If required, this can be changed using the MFP Network Setup Tool or web page, refer to “Configuration” on page C5550 MFP User’s Guide MFP Overview > 18...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    CD-ROMs, press the Start button, choose RUN, type d:\setup.exe (d: the CD-ROM drive in use), and then click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Getting started > 19...
  • Page 20 MFP setup search.jpg Highlight the required search result and click Add. The MFP network setup tool allows you to configure your MFP. Refer to “Pre-configuration information” on page 30 for detailed instructions. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Getting started > 20...

  • Page 21: Paper Recommendations

    52206302 (500 count) Transparencies should be of the type designed for use in copiers and laser printers. We strongly recommend Oki transparencies (Order No. 52205701). In particular, avoid office transparencies designed for use by hand with marker pens. These will melt in the fuser and cause damage.
  • Page 22 ® > 52206002 (100 count) 8.5 x 35.4 inches (215.90 x 899.16 mm) ® SynFlex Paper ® > 52205901 > 8.5 x 11 inches (215.90 x 279.40 mm) > Waterproof and Tear-resistant C5550 MFP User’s Guide Getting started > 22...

  • Page 23: Cassette Tray

    20 - 54 lb (75g/m² to 203g/m²). For very heavy paper stock, use the face up (rear) paper stacker. This ensures that the paper path through the MFP is almost straight. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Getting started > 23...

  • Page 24: Face Down Stacker

    The face up stacker can hold up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (80g/m²) standard paper, and can handle stocks up to 54 lb (203g/m²). Always use this stacker and the multi purpose feeder for paper stocks heavier than 32 lb. (120g/m²). C5550 MFP User’s Guide Getting started > 24...

  • Page 25: Loading Paper

    Fan the paper to be loaded at the edges (1) and in the middle (2) to ensure that all sheets are properly separated, then tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to make it flush again (3). Fan Paper.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Loading paper > 25...
  • Page 26 Do not load damaged paper. > Do not load paper of different sizes or types at the same time. > Do not pull the paper tray out during printing. > Close the paper tray gently. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Loading paper > 26...
  • Page 27 (3) is open and the paper support (4) is extended. Paper is stacked in reverse order and tray capacity is approximately 100 sheets, depending on paper weight. Always use the face up (rear) stacker for heavy paper (card stock, etc.). C5550 MFP User’s Guide Loading paper > 27...

  • Page 28: Multi Purpose Tray

    Before closing the multi purpose tray, paper platform (1) must be latched down. Set the correct paper size for the multi purpose tray in either the Media Menu (printer menu settings) or Print C5550 MFP User’s Guide Loading paper > 28...
  • Page 29 Menu (scanner menu settings). See “Configuration” on page 35 for details. NOTE You only need to update one menu; the scanner and printer menus automatically synchronise to ensure the information is consistent. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Loading paper > 29...

  • Page 30: Configuring Your Machine

    See “Initial set up” on page 64. for details. ETWORK SET UP The MFP must also be set up properly on your network to perform scan to e-mail and scan to FTP functions. In order for other C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 30...
  • Page 31 The Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to your machine by your network administrator. Subnet Mask: The net mask address assigned by your network administrator. Gateway IP: The gateway IP address assigned by your network administrator. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 31...
  • Page 32 Enter the DNS name, or IP and port number of your POP3 server if your mail server requires POP3 authentication, before sending e-mails from the machine. NOTE You must also set up the “Define from” details to allow e-mail sending. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 32...
  • Page 33 5. POP3: POP3 is the latest Post Office Protocol 3, this is a service that stores and serves e-mails for various client machines that are not connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. E-mails are held in POP3 until you log on. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 33...
  • Page 34 TCP/IP, SMTP, and POP3 protocols to send your scanned document to e-mail addresses. > Filing destinations: Defines the protocols and destinations to send your scanned document to FTP servers, web, or any personal computers on the network. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 34...

  • Page 35: Configuration

    MFP Network Setup Tool you are directed to the corresponding section of the MFP web page. From the MFP scanner control panel. For illustration purposes only, the configuration menu options shown are as accessed via the scanner control panel. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 35...
  • Page 36 NOTE The Administrative Settings are blocked by a password. It is recommended that the system administrator creates a new one since the machine is shipped without a specific password. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 36...
  • Page 37 MFP setup.jpg NOTE The Administrative Settings are blocked by a password. It is recommended that the system administrator creates a new one since the machine is shipped without a specific password. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 37...
  • Page 38 Displays the scanner MAC address. Printer Serial No. Displays serial number. Displays firmware versions: 1.Printer CU version 2.Printer PU version F/W version 3.System F/W version 4.Scanner F/W version 5.Web page version 6.Resource file version C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 38...

  • Page 39: Printer Menu

    The IP address of your gateway. DNS Server The IP address of your DNS server. DHCP Enable ON/OFF. Select ON if you wish to enable DHCP. Device Name Displays the device name. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 39...

  • Page 40: Mail Server

    Def. From MFP. Up to 64 characters are allowed. The limitation for the attachment to be sent from the MFP. Scan Size Limit Choice: 1MB, 3MB, 5MB, 10MB, 30MB, No limit. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 40...
  • Page 41 Select to print menu map. Printer Demo Page Select to print a sample page. MFP Usage report Select to print usage information. Select to print information on the consumables Supplies Status Report remaining. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 41...
  • Page 42 Note: The PIN ID input screen is indicated at the time of Pin Setting “PIN Setting=Enable”. Enter four to six digits for your pin ID. A PIN ID under four digits will be denied. Power Save Enable / Disable. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 42...
  • Page 43 Language setting can be changed from the web page and MFP Network Setup Tool. Scan to Log Select to print all the “Scan to” jobs. Report Additional country code options available from the web page and MFP Network Setup Tool. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 43...
  • Page 44 Phone Book your fax messages. Manager Note: Phone Book Manager can also be accessed from the scanner control panel. Create and delete PIN registrations assigning access PIN registration rights for users. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 44...

  • Page 45: Information Menu

    Print PSE Font Execute emulation fonts. Prints complete list of all internal IBM Print PPR Font Execute ProPrinter III XL emulation fonts, including any downloaded to flash memory or hard disk. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 45...
  • Page 46 If two trays contain identical paper, the MFP can switch to an alternative source Auto Tray Switch ON/OFF when the current tray runs out in the middle of a print job. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 46...
  • Page 47 Level to process, but prints at a higher 600DPI quality. Reduces the amount of toner used for Toner Save Mode OFF/ON imaging. Toner saving gives lighter prints but is more economical. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 47...
  • Page 48 Sets the number of lines of text per page when raw text is received from Lines Per Page 5-64-128 systems other than Windows. The default for A4 portrait is 65, and for Letter is 60. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 48...
  • Page 49 Light 17-20 lb 64-74g/m² Medium Tray1 Adjusts the MFP for the weight of paper 20 - 28 lb. Mediaweight stock loaded in this tray. 75-104g/m² Heavy 28 - 32 lb. 105-120g/m² C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 49...
  • Page 50 Selects the type of media to be fed from TRANSPARENCY the multi purpose tray so that the MFP LABELS can adjust its internal parameters to Mediatype BOND better accommodate the selected type RECYCLED of media. CARD STOCK ROUGH C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 50...
  • Page 51 Selecting this will perform the auto Adjust Density EXECUTE density set up immediately. Selecting this item prints the color Color Tuning PRINT PATTERN tuning pattern to help you adjust the color balance. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 51...
  • Page 52 MEDIUM HIGH When enabled, black areas are CMY 100% DISABLE produced using 100% C, M, and Y Density ENABLE instead of black. This results in a glossier finish. CMYK ON/OFF Conversion C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 52...

  • Page 53: System Configuration Menu

    If ON, the MFP will Jam Recovery ON/OFF attempt to print again any pages lost due to a paper jam once the jam has been cleared. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 53...
  • Page 54 LF Function LF / LF+CR character (0Ah) also causes a carriage return. NORMAL Sets the non-printable page area. Print Margin 1/5 INCH (5.08 mm) NORMAL is PCL compatible. 1/6 INCH (4.24 mm) C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 54...
  • Page 55 Selects whether a received line feed LF Function LF / LF+CR character (0Ah) also causes a carriage return. 80 COLUMN / 136 Specifies the number of characters Line Length COLUMN per line. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 55...
  • Page 56 Selects whether a received carriage CR Function CR / CR+LF return character (0Dh) also causes a line feed. 80 COLUMN / 136 Specifies the number of characters Line Length COLUMN per line. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 56...
  • Page 57 DESCRIPTION Menu Reset EXECUTE Resets menus to default settings. Saves current menu settings as default values. At confirmation prompt, press Save Menu EXECUTE ENTER to confirm save, or CANCEL to cancel. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 57...
  • Page 58 Percentage of life remaining in these consumable M Drum Life items. Remaining Y Drum Life Remaining Belt Life Remaining Percentage of belt life remaining. Fuser Life Remaining Percentage of fuser life remaining. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 58...

  • Page 59: Explanation Of Filing Protocols

    MFP to save files, there is no need for setting any text in the field of Login name and Password for the MFP. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 59...
  • Page 60 Web Server, you will have to confirm that the account has writing privilege for connecting to the Web Server. If not, the MFP will not be able to “write” the scanned file in the file system. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 60...
  • Page 61 Click Edit to open “Account for anonymous access”. IIS anon3.jpg NOTE Make sure that the account stored in your computer system, in the “username” file, has sufficient privilege to access the file system. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 61...
  • Page 62 SCRIPT to run the HTTP PUT method. Although the document is attached with a Perl example, you will need to modify it before applying it, since this MFP uses C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 62...
  • Page 63 MS Windows. Under the User level mode of Windows 2000, use the account and password with the privilege of “write” as the login name and Password for the MFP folder. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 63...

  • Page 64: Setting The Fax Facility

    Press Return to go back to the main menu settings screen. Using the UP arrow key, navigate to Fax Settings and press OK. Using the UP arrow key, navigate to Setup Fax and press Press OK to select Station ID. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 64...
  • Page 65 (index number), then press OK. Press OK, enter the name of the fax recipient using the alpha/numeric keypad, and press OK. Using the DOWN arrow key, navigate to the number field then press OK. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 65...
  • Page 66 The maximum length of name is 32 characters. If multiple numbers are required, repeat step 6 to add other entries to the group. NOTE Each group can have a maximum of 50 entries. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 66...
  • Page 67 Using the UP/DOWN arrows keys, scroll through the group dial entries and press OK to select the required group ID. This can be repeated if multiple deletions are required. The selected row(s) will be marked with an “*”. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 67...
  • Page 68 Using the UP arrow key, navigate to Setup Fax and press Using the UP arrow key, navigate to dial prefix and press Enter your dialling prefix, then press OK to confirm. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 68...
  • Page 69 Using the DOWN arrow key, navigate to Redial Interval and press OK. Select the required redial interval (between 1 and 6 minutes), then press OK. Press Return to store the new configuration settings and exit the menu. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 69...
  • Page 70 If you want to add a telephone handset to your MFP, connect the line to the Tel socket (in certain countries it may be necessary to use a telephone plug adaptor). NOTE Loop the telephone line round the ferrite once as shown. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 70...
  • Page 71 Select the required response setting and press OK. Press Return to store the new configuration setting and exit the menu. NOTE Manual receive must also be activated. See “Manual receive” on page 70.. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Configuring your machine > 71...

  • Page 72: Print Settings And Security

    The window which opens when you click Properties depends on which printer driver has been installed. The PostScript driver offers different choices to the PCL driver. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Print settings and security > 72...
  • Page 73 TrueType fonts, and whether advanced options such as booklet printing are available. The printer driver contains extensive on-line help for these items to help you make the most appropriate choices. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Print settings and security > 73...
  • Page 74 If you have changed some printing preferences before and saved them as a set, you can recall them to avoid having to set them individually each time you need them. A single on-screen button restores the default settings. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Print settings and security > 74...

  • Page 75: Store To Hard Disk/Job Spooling

    If using the PCL driver, in the [Setup] tab choose any saved driver settings you wish to use. See “Recalling saved driver settings” on page 187. In the driver’s [Job Options] tab, click [Store to HDD]. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Print settings and security > 75...
  • Page 76 Click [OK] to accept your changes. Click [OK] to close the Printer Properties window. Print your document. The print job will be sent to the MFP, but will not print at this time. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Print settings and security > 76...
  • Page 77 The document will not be deleted from the hard disk after it has been printed. NOTE It is also possible to print and delete stored documents remotely from your PC using the Storage Device Manager utility. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Print settings and security > 77...
  • Page 78 [ENTER]. If necessary, use the +/- buttons to highlight the YES choice, and press [ENTER] to confirm the deletion. Your document is deleted from the MFP’s hard disk without printing. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Print settings and security > 78...

  • Page 79: Operation

    Document(s) should be square or rectangular and in good condition (not fragile or worn). > Document(s) should be free of curl, wrinkle, tears, wet ink, or punch holes. > Document(s) should be free of staples, paper clips, paper sticky notes. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 79...
  • Page 80 Place the document with the text face UP in the ADF and make sure that the top of each page is fed in first. Adjust the Paper Guides (1) to center the document in the ADF. ADF adjust guides.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 80...

  • Page 81: Placing Document(S) On The Glass

    Press Send Mode (1) on the control panel. The e-mail screen will appear. In the “To” field, enter the destination e-mail address from the Address Book by pressing Address Book (2). Use the C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 81...
  • Page 82 MFP Network Setup Tool. To use the advanced features, press the Send Mode button (1) on the control panel and then the Additional Settings button (2) to prompt the Additional settings screen. Control menu scan_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 82...
  • Page 83 Multi-batch document scanning can be enabled. Enable Manual Feed when loading more than 50 pages on the ADF or more than one page on the flatbed. Document Size A4, Letter, Legal Density -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 83...
  • Page 84 Return on the control panel to log out of the system. This is to prevent misuse of the user's e-mail account for sending e-mails. If there is no other operation within 3 minutes, the system will log out automatically. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 84...

  • Page 85: Sending Document Sto A File Server

    Press Mono (4) to send your document(s) in black and white, or Color (5) to send your document(s) in color. NOTE You can create up to 40 filing profiles from the machine's web site or from the Network Setup Tool. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 85...

  • Page 86: Copying

    Press Mono (2) to copy your document(s) in black and white, or Color (3) to copy your document(s) in color. NOTE If you wish to cancel the copy process, press Stop (4) to abort the operation. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 86...
  • Page 87 (if there are any changes in the option condition, the settings will return to the these factory default settings). FUNCTION DEFAULT SETTING Density Quality Speed Collate Duplex (optional) N-up 1in1 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 87...
  • Page 88 Short Edge > Long Edge NOTE Long edge and Short edge are only available when “Scaling = 100%” and “Quality = Speed”. N-Up (Paper Save) > 1 in 1 > 4 in 1 (Horizontal) C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 88...
  • Page 89 Bottom 0/6/13/19/25 (mm) 0 / 0.2362 / 0.5118 / 0.748 / 0.9843 inches Paper Supply > Legal > Letter > > Input Tray > Auto > Tray 1 > Tray 2 (Optional) > C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 89...
  • Page 90 1. Press and hold the %+ or %- button to enlarge or reduce your document in 10% increments. 2. After you have completed copying the machine will automatically return to the preset scale. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 90...
  • Page 91 Using the UP arrow, navigate to the Density setting and press OK. Select the required density and press OK. NOTE After you have completed your copying, the machine will automatically return to the preset value. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 91...

  • Page 92: Faxing

    You can search for specific entries by index number or alphabetically: > press # and enter the first digit of the index number (for example, #2) > enter the first letter of the “Name” C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 92...
  • Page 93 If the destination fax number has an “extension number”, press the Pause button (6) to input a “-” between numbers. The machine will insert a 1 second pause when dialling. If required, press Return to go back to the fax screen. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 93...

  • Page 94: Control Menu Faxbasic_Oda.jpg

    If the MFP is in use, i.e. sending a fax or scanning, then any incoming faxes will be rejected. During other functional operations, for example copying, filing, e-mailing, etc., then any incoming faxes will be stored and printed out when the MFP is available. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 94...
  • Page 95 Reset button (3). FUNCTION DEFAULT SETTINGS Quality Fine Density Doc size A4/Letter Delayed time Real time Manual feed Poll to receive Overseas Mode C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 95...
  • Page 96 Press Return to exit the menu and return to the fax screen. NOTE After you have completed your fax operation, the machine will automatically return to the preset value. Document size The machine is preset to “A4/Letter” size. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 96...

  • Page 97: Place Your Document(S) With Text Face Up In The Adf Or Face Down On The Glass

    Manual feed If you need to send multiple sets of documents from the ADF or flatbed, enable the “Manual Feed” option. To set the fax to manual feed: C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 97...
  • Page 98 Select “ON” and press OK. Press Return to exit the menu and return to the fax screen. Enter the desired location using the Speed Dial keys or the numeric keypad. Press Mono to begin polling. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 98...

  • Page 99: Enter The Destination Fax Number By Either

    > typing in the number using the numeric keypad > pressing the required speed and/or group dial buttons > selecting entries from the phone book (See “Searching the phone book” on page 92.) C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 99...
  • Page 100 Press OK to select the required job(s) for deletion. The selected row(s) will be marked with an “*”. Press Return to finish selection and return to the upper screen. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 100...
  • Page 101 Select required report and press OK to print: > Activity report > Transmission report The transmission report can be modified with the following options available: Yes / Error Only / Off. > Broadcast report C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 101...

  • Page 102: Scanning

    Scanner 1.eps Select the scanning method you want to use from the Scan Method (1) drop-down menu. Select the mode you want to use for your scans from the Image Type (2) drop-down menu. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 102...
  • Page 103 Select the paper size from Card 4" x 2.5", Photo 5" x 3.5", Photo 3.5" x 5", Photo 4" x 6", Photo 6" x 4", A5, B5, A4, Letter, Legal, or scanner maximum. 11. Unit of Choice: cm, Inch, and Pixel. Measurement C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 103...
  • Page 104 An example of a halftone image would be the pictures you see in newspapers. 8-Bit Gray images contain actual shades of gray. Choose 24-Bit Color (input) if you wish to scan a color image. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 104...
  • Page 105 The invert command reverses the brightness and the color in the image. For color images, each pixel will be changed into its complementary color when inverted. Mirror function Horizontally reverses the image. Auto select image C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 105...
  • Page 106 (2) After. Color adjustment Adjusts the color quality of the image so that it comes close to the original. This function uses default parameters to adjust the image. (1) Before; (2) After. Scanner 6.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 106...

  • Page 107: Auto Level

    Using the advanced features Scanner 7.eps Click the Switch button (1) to select the Advanced Settings bar (2 to 7). Advanced settings include Highlight/ Shadow, Hue/Saturation/Lightness, Curve, Color Balance, Color Drop-out. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 107...
  • Page 108 Pointer (4): Move to change the value. When the value of gamma changes, the image changes as shown below. Scanner 9.eps 1. Gamma value: 1.0; 2. Gamma Value: 1.4; 3. Gamma Value: 2.0 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 108...
  • Page 109 When the value of highlight and shadow change, the image changes as shown below. Scanner 10.eps 1. Highlight: 255/Shadow: 0(Normal); 2. Highlight: 210/Shadow:10; 3. Highlight: 200/Shadow:0; 4. Highlight: 255/Shadow: 50 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 109...
  • Page 110 (Note the level of color intensity will change simultaneously when the hue adjustment is made). Saturation Move the triangle to the right to increase the saturation level or to the left to decrease the level. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 110...
  • Page 111 Magenta/Green and the third to Yellow/Blue. Color drop-out Click the button and the dialog box below will be displayed. This allows you to remove one of the R (Red), G (Green), C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 111...

  • Page 112: Using Custom Settings

    Click on the Custom Settings button to access a dialog box where you can save your scan and configuration settings. There are two tabs: Scan Settings and Configuration Settings. THER TOOLS Scanner 15.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 112...
  • Page 113 3.5" x 5", Photo 4" x 6", Photo 6" x 4", B5, A5, A4, Letter and Scanner Maximum. Image Size: Display image size for the scanned area. Lock Image: Fix the output width and height. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Operation > 113...

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    Fuser, 220 Volt 43363202 Transfer belt 43363401 Only use genuine Oki Original consumables to ensure the best quality and performance from your hardware. Non Oki Original products may adversely affect your printer's performance and invalidate your warranty. C5550 MFP User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Toner Cartridge Replacement

    If you inhale any toner or get it in your eyes, drink a little water or bathe your eyes liberally in cold water. Seek medical attention immediately. Gently raise the scanner. Scanner up.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 115...
  • Page 116 If the MFP has been powered on, the fuser may be hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch. Note the positions of the four cartridges. ID Order.eps 1. Cyan cartridge 2. Magenta cartridge 3. Yellow cartridge 4. Black cartridge C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 116...
  • Page 117 Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge and then draw the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end as shown, and withdraw the toner cartridge out of the MFP. Toner Out in Situ.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 117...
  • Page 118 Remove the new cartridge from its box but leave its wrapping material in place for the moment. Gently shake the new cartridge from end to end several times to loosen and distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Shake.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 118...
  • Page 119 Toner In in Situ.eps Pressing gently down on the cartridge to ensure that it is firmly seated, push the colored lever (1) towards the rear C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 119...
  • Page 120 Toner Close in Situ.eps Close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed. Gently lower the scanner. Scanner down.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 120...

  • Page 121: Image Drum Replacement

    MAGE DRUM REPLACEMENT CAUTION! Antistatic symbol.eps Static sensitive devices, handle with care. The MFP contains four image drums: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. Gently raise the scanner. Scanner up.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 121...
  • Page 122 If the MFP has been powered on, the fuser will be hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch. Note the positions of the four cartridges. ID Order.eps 1. Cyan cartridge 2. Magenta cartridge 3. Yellow cartridge 4. Black cartridge C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 122...
  • Page 123 MFP for longer than this, please wrap the cartridge inside a black plastic bag to keep it away from light. Never expose the drum to direct sunlight or very bright room lighting. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 123...
  • Page 124 Place the toner cartridge onto the new image drum cartridge as shown. Push the left end in first, and then lower the right end in. (It is not necessary to fit a new C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 124...
  • Page 125 Holding the complete assembly by its top center, lower it into place in the MFP, locating the pegs at each end into their slots in the sides of the MFP cavity. ID Lower In.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 125...
  • Page 126 If you need to return or transport this product for any reason, please make sure you remove the image drum unit beforehand and place in the bag provided. This is to avoid toner spillage. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 126...

  • Page 127: Transfer Belt Replacement

    The belt unit is located under the four image drums. This unit requires replacement approximately every 60,000 pages. Switch off the MFP and allow the fuser to cool for about 10 minutes before opening the cover. Gently raise the scanner. Scanner up.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 127...
  • Page 128 This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch. Note the positions of the four cartridges. It is essential that they go back in the same order. ID Order.eps 1. Cyan cartridge 2. Magenta cartridge 3. Yellow cartridge 4. Black cartridge C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 128...
  • Page 129 MFP for longer than this, please wrap the cartridge inside a black plastic bag to keep it away from light. Never expose the drum to direct sunlight or very bright room lighting. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 129...
  • Page 130 (nearest the rear), magenta, yellow and black (nearest the front). Close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 130...
  • Page 131 Gently lower the scanner. Scanner down.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 131...
  • Page 132 A warning label clearly indicates the area. Switch off the MFP and allow the fuser to cool for about 10 minutes before opening the cover. Gently raise the scanner. Scanner up.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 132...
  • Page 133 Holding the fuser by its handle (1), lift the fuser straight up and out of the MFP. If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface which will not be damaged by heat. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 133...
  • Page 134 Push the two retaining levers (2) towards the rear of the MFP to lock the fuser in place. Fuser Lock.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 134...
  • Page 135 Close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed. Gently lower the scanner. Scanner down.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 135...

  • Page 136: Clean The Adf

    3 until the roller is clean. Be careful not to snag or damage the springs near the pad (2). Wipe the pad (2) from top to bottom, being careful not to hook the springs. Close the ADF front cover. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 136...

  • Page 137: Clean The Document Glass

    Moisten a soft, clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol (95%). Gently wipe the document glass (2) and the white sheet (3) on the under side of the document cover to remove dust or any toner particles. Close the document cover (1). C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 137...

  • Page 138: Clean The Led Head

    There is no need to switch the MFP off to clean the lens. Gently raise the scanner. Scanner up.eps Press the cover release (a) and open the MFP’s top cover (b) fully. Cover Release.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 138...
  • Page 139 LED head as damage to the lens surface will occur. Close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed. Gently lower the scanner. Scanner down.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Maintenance > 139...

  • Page 140: Installing Upgrades > 140

    Switch the MFP off. It is not necessary to disconnect the AC power cable. Ensure that the unit is the right way up, as shown, and push it into the slot behind the rear panel. The panel will C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 140...
  • Page 141 Examine the first page of the menu map. Near the top of the page, between the two horizontal lines, you will see the current MFP configuration. This list should indicate that the duplex unit is now installed. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 141...

  • Page 142: Memory Upgrade

    In particular, avoid touching the edge connector. Notice that the memory board has a small cutout in the edge connector, which is closer to one end than the other. RAM Board.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 142...
  • Page 143 Memory install.eps Close the access panel, pressing firmly at top to latch it closed. Side cover close.eps Reconnect the AC power cable and switch the MFP on. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 143...

  • Page 144: Hard Disk Drive

    Switch the MFP off and disconnect the AC power cable. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 144...
  • Page 145 Locate the clip (1) on the top of the disk unit into the slot (2) in the printer. Plug the end of the connecting cable (3) into the disk unit connector (4) in the printer. Tighten the two thumbscrews (5). HDD install1.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 145...
  • Page 146 Press OK (3) again to print the menu map. When the menu map is printed, press Return (4) to exit the menu system. Examine the first page of the menu map. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 146...

  • Page 147: Additional Paper Tray

    Re-connect the AC power cable and switch the MFP ON. NOTE If you need to transport this product, make sure you unlock the securing clip and remove the additional paper tray beforehand. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 147...

  • Page 148: Storage Cabinet

    Properties from the pop-up menu. On the Device Options tab, check the box for the upgrade you have just installed. Click OK to close the properties window, and then close the Printers window. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 148...
  • Page 149 On the Device Settings tab, locate the list of installable options. Change those settings to indicate the new features you have just installed. Click OK to close the properties window, and then close the Printers window. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Installing upgrades > 149...

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting

    Jam release - ADF top.eps Gently open the ADF front cover to the left. Carefully pull the paper out of the ADF unit. Close the ADF front cover. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 150...
  • Page 151 It can be removed from the rear later. Raise the scanner gently. Scanner up.eps Press the cover release (a) and open the MFP’s top cover (b) fully. Cover Release.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 151...
  • Page 152 Note the positions of the four cartridges. ID Order.eps 1. Cyan cartridge 2. Magenta cartridge 3. Yellow cartridge 4. Black cartridge It will be necessary to remove the four image drums to gain access to the paper path. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 152...
  • Page 153 Do not touch it and do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes. Repeat this removal procedure for each of the remaining image drum units. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 153...
  • Page 154 CAUTION! Do not use any sharp or abrasive objects to separate sheets from the belt. This may damage the belt surface. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 154...
  • Page 155 If the sheet is well advanced into the fuser (only a short length is still visible), do not attempt to pull it back. Follow the next step to remove it from the rear of the MFP. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 155...
  • Page 156 MFP cavity. ID Lower In.eps Lower the top cover but do not press down to latch it closed yet. This will protect the drums from excessive C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 156...
  • Page 157 (7). Jams 3_1.eps If you are not using the rear exit tray, close it once paper has been removed from this area. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 157...
  • Page 158 Duplex Jam.eps Lift the front cover release and pull open the front cover. Printer Fr CoverRel.eps C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 158...
  • Page 159 When satisfied, replace the tray. Jams 5.eps Close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 159...
  • Page 160 Scanner down.eps When the jam has been cleared, if Jam Recovery is set to ON in the System Configuration Menu, the MFP will attempt to reprint any pages lost due to paper jams. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 160...

  • Page 161: Fax Problem Checklist

    If there are frequent problems communicating with a particular remote machine, try programming the telephone number into a speed dial key, and then change the parameters for that key (See “Advanced set up” on page 65.). C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 161...
  • Page 162 Gently wipe the lens surface of the MFP's LED array, and then check to see if the machine is working properly (See “Clean the LED head” on page 138.). If the MFP still does not work properly, C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 162...
  • Page 163 If the document received is wider or longer than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the machine automatically reduces the width or length of the document so that it will fit on the paper. This type of problem could also be communication related. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 163...

  • Page 164: Lcd Message List

    3.Device free space acquirement error. 4.Device free area shortage error. 5.File write error. 6.CU-F/W mismatch error. Restart the machine. (Turn it off and on again). If the code still appears, contact your dealer. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 164...
  • Page 165 Off- line and stops each time it has printed about 50 copies. Warning Non OEM <%color%> toner It shows the toner cartridge of detected authorized 3rd party. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 165...
  • Page 166 Warning Hard disk full HDD is full or not enough available memory to complete job. This is a temporary warning, it remains until the end of the job then disappears. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 166...
  • Page 167 Warning File erasing Warning Deleting encrypted job Warning Erased data full Warning Expired secure job Indicates that an applicable job has been automatically deleted as the retention period for authentication printing has expired. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 167...
  • Page 168 PU flash error RROR MESSAGES STATUS MESSAGE MEANING / ACTION / CODE Error Load %MEDIA_SIZE% in MP tray Manual paper feed is required. Manually insert the paper shown (online) and press on-line switch by %MEDIA_SIZE%. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 168...
  • Page 169 4.MEMORYFULL: Memory reservation failure 5.UNSUPPORTED_DATA: Down loading data unsupported on the printer Error Network config Appears during the NIC configuration data is storing in (online) writing the flash memory, as the setting was changed. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 169...
  • Page 170 Error 415: M Error 416: C Error Replace toner Toner empty. %ERRCODE%:%COLOR% toner Warning status takes effect at empty cover open/close. Error 410: Y Error 411: M Error 412: C Error 413: K C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 170...
  • Page 171 Unauthorised 3rd party: Incompatible toner cartridge %ERRCODE%: non genuine fitted (signature ID can not be %COLOR% toner recognised). Replace with genuine toner cartridge. Error 550: Y Error 551: M Error 552: C Error 553: K C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 171...
  • Page 172 Open the front cover, remove the paper and close the cover. %ERRCODE%: paper jam Error 391: Tray 1 Error 392: Tray 2 See “Clearing paper jams” If the code still appears, contact your dealer. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 172...
  • Page 173 The image drum has reached the end of its life (alarm). %ERRCODE%:%COLOR% drum life Error 350: Y Error 351: M Error 352: C Error 353: K Warning status takes effect at cover open/close. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 173...
  • Page 174 Error Check image drum & belt lock Indicates that the belt is unlocked or the black image %ERRCODE%: K drum missing drum is not installed properly. Check and secure belt and/or image drum. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 174...
  • Page 175 4.Invalid module I/F version 5.Invalid FAT version Error Wait a moment Your printer's network card firmware is being Data writing reprogrammed. Error Power OFF/ON Your printer's network card firmware has been Data written OK reprogrammed successfully. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 175...
  • Page 176 PostScript Language. 4 … reboot by Network Utility (including Web). Error Shutting down Error Shutdown Error Please pow OFF Shutdown comp Fatal %FATAL1% If a fatal code appears, contact your dealer. %FATAL2% C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 176...
  • Page 177 Reboot the machine, and try again. If the error is still there, contact your nearest Reboot the scanner dealer. Fail to connect Mail server. Contact your network administrator for further help. Contact network administrator C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 177...
  • Page 178 Choose SMTP authentication for E-mail security or turn off the mail server's authentication and try again. Command error Reboot the machine, and try again. If the error is still there, contact your nearest Restart scanner dealer. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 178...
  • Page 179 Check if email attachment size is larger than the mailbox quota. File size is too large File size is larger than the “scan size limit” allowable. Please reduce file size and retry sending. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 179...
  • Page 180 CIFS fail to connect Check that server supports CIFS(SMB) connection. Check that server supports CIFS Computer name error. CIFS Computer name error. Make sure computer name in directory is correct. Make sure computer name in directory C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 180...
  • Page 181 Contact your server administrator for help. Contact server administrator PUT method not implemented That server does not implement HTTP PUT method. MFP can't store file on this Contact server administrator server, contact your system administrator for help. C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 181...
  • Page 182 That server does not support HTTP version 1.1, contact your server That server does not support administrator for help. HTTP Resource not found That server can't save the files, contact your server administrator for help. Contact server administrator C5550 MFP User’s Guide Troubleshooting > 182...

  • Page 183: Aguide To Printing

    3. Application Print settings override both the MFP defaults and the driver defaults. HANGING THE DRIVER DEFAULTS XP/2000/S 2003 INDOWS ERVER Click [Start] → [Printers and Faxes] to open the Printers and Faxes window. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 183...

  • Page 184: Changing The Application's Driver Settings

    Rather than repeat the procedure throughout this manual, it is described here. AVING A SET OF DRIVER SETTINGS Make any changes to the driver settings you want, as described in the relevant section of this manual. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 184...

  • Page 185: Setting The Driver Device Options

    This procedure is essential if you subsequently add extra hardware features to your MFP after the drivers have been installed and set up. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 185...
  • Page 186 Set the options for any devices you have installed, including the correct number of paper trays, high capacity feeder, duplex unit, etc. Click [OK] to close the window and save your changes. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 186...

  • Page 187: Blacks And Grays (Black Overprint)

    2. When the background color is very dark, the toner may not fuse correctly. Change the background to a lighter color. On the [Job Options] tab, click [Advanced]. PCL Black Overprint_oda.jpg Check [Black Overprint]. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 187...

  • Page 188: Black Printing (Black Generation)

    If you use True Black to print photographs, dark sections of the photos may appear black. Office Color On the driver’s [Color] tab, select [Office Color] (1) and click the [Options] button. PS Black Generation_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 188...
  • Page 189 Graphic pro On the driver’s [Color] tab, select [Graphic Pro] (1) and click the [Options] button. PS Black Generation 2_oda.jpg From the [Black Finish] menu (2), choose your preferred setting. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 189...

  • Page 190: Fine Lines Enhancement

    In the driver’s [Job Options] tab, click [Advanced]. Click the checkbox to turn on [Adjust Ultra Fine Lines]. If the option is turned on, a check mark appears in the box. PCL Fine Lines1_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 190...

  • Page 191: Grayscale Printing

    If using the PCL driver, in the driver’s [Setup] tab, choose any previously saved [driver settings] you need. See “Recalling saved driver settings” on page 185 On the driver’s [Color] tab, click [Grayscale], then click [Options]. PCL Greyscale_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 191...
  • Page 192 ON, the MFP will set its own halftone screen value, giving a smoother result. It is recommended to leave this option on. [Optimized grayscale halftones] may take slightly longer to print but will give best quality. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 192...

  • Page 193: Color Matching

    “Printer driver settings for ICC profile creation or no color matching” on page 212. Most applications do not have these color management features and rely instead on the MFP or operating system. Operating System Color Management (2). C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 193...
  • Page 194 CM Types 2.eps Windows If you wish to learn more about your application program or operating system color management, please see the documentation that was supplied with your application software or computer. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 194...

  • Page 195: Printer Color Management

    The Graphic Pro color management system is recommended for users who are already familiar with ICC profile-based color matching and require more control over color. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 195...
  • Page 196 CMYK data. SUPPORT SUPPORT FOR RGB FOR CMYK DATA DATA PCL 5c driver ✔ ✘ PCL 6 driver ✔ ✘ PostScript driver ✔ ✔ C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 196...

  • Page 197: Office Color

    Although the Office Color options contain controls for CMYK data, it is strongly recommended that you use the Graphic Pro options instead. If you are printing CMYK data, the Graphic Pro options provide more power and flexibility. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 197...

  • Page 198: Office Color - Rgb Options

    This may be useful if color matching from an sRGB input device such as a scanner or digital camera. This information applies to the Windows PCL 5c, PCL 6 and PostScript drivers. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 198...

  • Page 199: Customising Rgb Office Color

    You can adjust the overall appearance of the print by modifying Hue, Saturation and Gamma. You can adjust the specific palette colors used in Microsoft Office applications. These adjustments only affect one specific palette color at a time. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 199...

  • Page 200: Graphic Pro

    CMYK documents when simulating the color output of other printers. CMYK ink simulation Your MFP can be used to simulate the color output of a commercial printing press (SWOP, Euroscale or Japan Color inks). C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 200...

  • Page 201: Types Of Icc Profile Supported

    Gather or create ICC profiles (see below) Download ICC profiles to the MFP hard disk (page 202) Select the ICC profiles in the printer driver when printing (page 203) C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 201...
  • Page 202 The main screen of Profile Assistant displays the profiles resident on the selected MFP’s hard disk. To download a new profile to the MFP: Click Add. Select an ICC profile from your computer's hard disk. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 202...
  • Page 203 What you select in the printer driver depends on the color matching task that you wish to perform. Examples of selecting ICC profiles for different color matching tasks are shown in the next sections of this guide. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 203...
  • Page 204 This information applies to the Windows PCL 5c, PCL 6 and PostScript drivers. To match the color of an input RGB device such as a monitor, scanner or digital camera, make the following selections in the printer driver: C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 204...
  • Page 205 ICC profiles to the hard disk” on page 202. Select a Printer Output Profile (4). If [Auto] is selected, the factory default profiles that are embedded in the MFP will be used. If you have created a C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 205...

  • Page 206: Simulating Another Printer - Rgb Source Data

    CMYK data as a source. See “CMYK ink simulations - CMYK source data” on page 208. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 206...
  • Page 207 On the printer driver [Color] tab, select [Graphic Pro] (1) and click [Options]. RGB Simulation_oda.jpg Select [Printer Simulation] (2). C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 207...

  • Page 208: Cmyk Ink Simulations - Cmyk Source Data

    You can select from the ink types most commonly used in different regions of the world: > Euroscale – Europe > Swop – North America C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 208...

  • Page 209: Output Profile

    “Preserve Black” feature, or specifying an alternative printer output profile. NOTE This information applies to the Windows PostScript driver only. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 209...
  • Page 210 See “Step 2 - Down loading ICC profiles to the hard disk” on page 202. Use the [Preserve Black] option to keep the original gray component (K channel) information. If [Preserve Black] is C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 210...

  • Page 211: Rendering Intents

    MFP that are intended for final output on a printing press. This may result in a visible color cast on your print as it will also try to simulate the paper white of the target device. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 211...

  • Page 212: Pure Black Text / Graphics

    On the PCL printer driver [Color] tab, select [Graphic Pro] (1) and click [Options]. Select [Disable Color Matching for Profile Creation] (2) if you are creating an ICC profile using third-party profile creation software. Select [Use Application Color Matching] C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 212...
  • Page 213 (3) if you wish to switch off all printer color management and use your application’s color matching. Profile Creation (Win)_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 213...

  • Page 214: Finishing Options

    “Duplex (double-sided) printing” on page 227 > “Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-up)” on page 229 > “Poster printing” on page 231 > “Scale to page” on page 232 > “Watermarks” on page 233 C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 214...

  • Page 215: Booklet Printing (Imposition)

    If your document is not a multiple of four pages long, the last one, two or three pages in your folded booklet will be blank. Windows PostScript (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 215...
  • Page 216 Check that the duplex option is set to [Flip on Short Edge]. NOTE If the Booklet choice is not shown, check that the Duplex option is enabled in the driver. (“Setting the driver device options” on page 185) C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 216...
  • Page 217 NOTE If the Booklet choice is not shown, check that the Duplex option is enabled in the driver. (See “Setting the driver device options” on page 185.) C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 217...

  • Page 218: Collating

    Printer collate—This section describes the collate function built into the printer driver. In this case the job is stored temporarily in MFP memory or on the MFP’s hard disk (if installed), and the C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 218...
  • Page 219 “Recalling saved driver settings” on page 185. In the [Job Options] tab, choose how many [copies] you want to print from the scrolling list. Click the [Collate] checkbox. PS Collating_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 219...

  • Page 220: Color Separation

    In the PostScript driver’s [Color] tab, click [Advanced]. Select which [separations] you want to print from the drop-down list. PS Colour Seps_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 220...

  • Page 221: Separating Queued Print Jobs

    In the driver’s Advanced tab click the [Separator Page…] button (1). Click [Browse] (2) and navigate to a file containing an image of the separator page you wish to use, then click [OK]. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 221...

  • Page 222: Cover Print

    Check the [Use different source for first page] checkbox. Choose the tray you want to feed the cover page from and the paper type in the [Source] and [Weight] drop-down lists. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 222...

  • Page 223: Custom

    Windows XP/2000 PostScript In the driver’s [Layout] tab, click [Advanced]. PS Custom Page Size_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 223...
  • Page 224 Offset relative to [perpendicular] direction adds to your left margin. Offset relative to [parallel] direction adds to your top margin (normal feed) or bottom margin (flipped feed). Click [OK] to close the PostScript Custom Page Size Definition window. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 224...
  • Page 225 If you have previously saved any special custom sizes they will be listed in the Custom Size window. To use a previously saved custom size, click its name in the list. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 225...
  • Page 226 [Resize document to fit printer page] in the Paper Feed Options window, and choose the MFP’s actual paper size from the [Conversion] drop-down list. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 226...

  • Page 227: Duplex (Double-Sided) Printing

    In the driver’s Layout tab, under [2-Sided Printing], select the binding edge you want. PS Duplex_oda.jpg For portrait (tall) page layout the usual choice is [Long Edge]. For landscape (wide) page layout the usual choice C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 227...
  • Page 228 For portrait (tall) page layout the usual choice is [Long Edge]. For landscape (wide) page layout the usual choice is [Short Edge]. Choosing [Off] turns off duplex printing and your document will be printed single-sided. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 228...

  • Page 229: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet (N-Up)

    N-up Principle.eps Windows PostScript In the driver’s Layout tab, choose the number of pages (“N-up”) you want to print on each sheet. 1-up is normal, 16-up is maximum. PS N-Up_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 229...
  • Page 230 Click [Options] to choose from the available options for this feature. From here you can choose the page printing order, the page layout, whether you want printed page borders, and a binding margin if you need it. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 230...

  • Page 231: Poster Printing

    (tiles) can be trimmed exactly to the edge of the image. An [overlap] may help you to match adjacent tiles when making up your final poster. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 231...

  • Page 232: Scale To Page

    This feature is only available with the Windows PCL drivers. In the driver’s Setup tab, click the [Options] button. Check the [Fit to Page] checkbox. Choose the scaling factor you need from the [Conversions] drop-down list. PCL Scale2Page_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 232...
  • Page 233 The illustration below shows the Windows PostScript driver. The PCL driver is very similar. The Watermarks Feature is found in the driver’s [Job Options] tab. Click the [Watermarks] button. PS Watermarks_oda.jpg C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 233...
  • Page 234 To print using a watermark In the Watermarks window, click the watermark’s name in the list. Click [OK] to close the Watermarks window. Click [OK] to close the Printer Properties window. Print your document. C5550 MFP User’s Guide A guide to printing > 234...

  • Page 235: Specifications

    Output: 24 bit color 8 bit Grayscale 4 bit CMYK 1 bit Monochrome LCD size Text, 24 x 2, mono LED indications Power saving Warning Power External connections RJ45 (Network) USB 2.0 (Computer) ADF port C5550 MFP User’s Guide Specifications > 235...
  • Page 236 PCL 5c, HP-GL, PCL XL, PCL 6e Epson FX IBM Pro Printer III XL Interface USB 2.0 Number of copies Up to 99 Resolution 600 x 600dpi Media type Plain paper, Ultra Heavy, Transparency C5550 MFP User’s Guide Specifications > 236...
  • Page 237 TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP, MIME, FTP, CIFS, protocol DHCP, DNS, LDAP Supported browsers Microsoft IE 4.1 or higher Netscape Navigator 4.0 to 4.78 Configuration IP address requirement Subnet mask Gateway SMTP server/POP3 server FTP server Web server C5550 MFP User’s Guide Specifications > 237...
  • Page 238 Yes (max. 32 characters) E-mail Specification Communication SMTP, MIME, POP3 protocol File formats: B&W PDF, TIFF, MTIFF Gray/Color PDF, TIFF, MTIFF, JPEG Default file format Separation limit 1MB, 3 MB, 5MB, 10 MB, 30MB, No limit C5550 MFP User’s Guide Specifications > 238...
  • Page 239 Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 Netscape Messenger 4.7 Netscape Messenger 4.73 Eudora 4.3.2J Lotus Notes R5 Filing Specification Communication FTP, HTTP, CIFS protocol File formats: B&W PDF, TIFF, MTIFF Gray/color PDF, TIFF, MTIFF, JPEG Default file format C5550 MFP User’s Guide Specifications > 239...
  • Page 240 <80g/m² (20 lb) 100 sheets in face up (rear) stacker @ <80g/m² (20 lb) Printer life 420,000 pages or 5 years Duty cycle 50,000 pages per month max., 4,000 pages per month average C5550 MFP User’s Guide Specifications > 240...
  • Page 241 Black: 6,000 pages at 5% coverage CMY: 5,000 pages at 5% coverage Image drum life 20,000 pages/3 pages per job (typical office usage) Belt life 60,000 A4/Letter pages at 3 pages per job Fuser life 60,000 A4/Letter pages C5550 MFP User’s Guide Specifications > 241...

  • Page 242: Index

    Custom page size view 201 Windows XP/2000 PCL Greyscale printing 191 Windows XP/2000 PS Hard disk drive how to install 144 How to access the driver Duplex screens 183 selecting in Windows 73, C5550 MFP User’s Guide Index > 242...
  • Page 243 Maintenance menu 57 loading letterhead 26 menu map 45 recommended types 21 resetting 57 supported sheet sizes 23 saving current settings weight selection in Win- dows 74 System configuration weights and sizes 49 menu 53 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Index > 243...
  • Page 244 58 Print settings how to save 74 Problem checklist 161 Pure black text / graphics Rendering intents 211 Secure documents printing 77 Separator page 221 Setting the driver device op- tions 185 C5550 MFP User’s Guide Index > 244...

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