Oki B B8300 Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OKI Premium Color Transparencies ........48...
  • Page 3: Ordering Replacement Supplies

    Part Numbers • Consult the dealer where you Important! purchased your printer • Consult an Oki Data Authorized Sales or Service Dealer. For the nearest dealer, call 1-800-654-3282. • U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands only: Order on the Internet www.okidata.com...
  • Page 4: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration Remote Web Access Network Card Setup To allow configuring the print server You can adjust printer settings via your card (network interface card), a link to web browser. the network card web page is provided. 1. Point your web browser to the The Admin password is the same as the printer’s IP address.
  • Page 5: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Operation Panel Explanation The display and indicators show the current status of the printer. All printer settings are made by using the keys and display panel. MENU BACK/C Keys Menu key Press to select a menu group. Also, press to return to the job status screen from the setting screen of each job status group.
  • Page 6 (as a function. percentage) displays. Information key Message display When “ is displayed with a message Displays the current status of the printer. i” indicating a paper misfeed, the relevant “i operation procedure can be displayed by that the pressing the key.
  • Page 7: Menu Overview

    FROM TRAY #: The printer is Print Jobs On Hold currently printing. CHANGE THE TONER print data will be stored in the printer CARTRIDGE: Out of toner. Replace as a hold job. the toner cartridge. The job retention function can be used PAPER JAM: A misfeed has occurred.
  • Page 8 Paper Tray Specifications The specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays are shown below. Tray Tray No. (Name) Applicable Paper Types Paper tray 1 Tray 1 Plain paper. (Refer to the plain paper table.) Multipurpose Tray 2/bypass tray Plain paper. (Refer to the plain paper drawer/ bypass table.) tray...
  • Page 9 Tray Tray No. (Name) Applicable Paper Types Multipurpose Tray 2/bypass tray Special drawer/ bypass (cont.) paper. tray (cont.) (Refer to the table applicable special papers.) Applicable Paper Sizes (R - refer to page “The meaning of “R” in paper size indications” on page 11) •...
  • Page 10 Tray (optional) Tray No. (Name) Stand/3 x 500 Upper Tray 2 sheet paper Middle Tray 3 drawer Lower Tray 4 Stand/MPD and Upper Tray 2 2000 sheet paper Lower Tray 3 drawer Applicable Paper Sizes (R - refer to page “The meaning of “R” Applicable Paper Types in paper size indications”...
  • Page 11: Plain Paper Usage Table

    Plain Paper Usage Table Plain Paper Recycled, colored, pre-punched, pre-printed and letterhead papers must conform to the same conditions as above. Paper in AB system Paper in Inch system A5 to A3 5½ x 8½ to 11 x 17 60 to 105 g/m or 16 to 28 lb...
  • Page 12: Special Paper Usage Table

    • Use media from established suppliers (Avery, 3M, etc.) which are described as being suitable for digital printers film, labels • Failing to do so may leave adhesive residue in the printer, causing paper misfeeds, smudges on prints or other problems Envelopes •...
  • Page 13: Original And Paper Sizes

    Original and Paper Sizes The Oki B8300 uses media of standard sizes in both English and metric systems.The standard sizes available are shown below. English Size inch AB (metric) Size mm system TABLOID LEGAL 8½ FOOLSCAP 8½ LETTER 8½ X 11 EXECUTIVE 7¼...
  • Page 14: Setting Paper Size And Type From The Operation Panel

    Setting Paper Size and Type from the Operation Panel To back up at any point, press the BACK/C key. 1. Press MENU repeatedly until CUSTOM SETTINGS appears in the 4. Press ▼ or ▲ repeatedly until the message display. 2. Press .
  • Page 15 Setting Paper Size and Type from the Operation Panel (cont.) • Special paper such as thick paper, • Depending on the selected tray, a transparency film, labels, and postcards can be set for tray 2 and the bypass tray. • Envelopes can be set only for tray 2. 8.
  • Page 16: Loading Paper In Tray 1

    Loading Paper: Tray 1 Loading 3. Gently push paper in Tray 1 1. Gently pull 4. Set the out Tray 1 until it stops. 2. Load paper into the tray. Do not load paper above the maximum height line (approximately 500 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m ) paper).
  • Page 17: Loading Print Media: Multipurpose Drawer

    Loading Print Media: Multipurpose Drawer Loading paper in the multi- • Two maximum height lines are purpose drawer The method of loading paper into the multi-purpose drawer is the same as described for Tray 1. When loading envelopes, postcards or transparency film, follow the descriptions below.
  • Page 18 Fusing Unit Pressure Adjusment Levers When feeding envelopes from the multipurpose drawer, damage to the envelopes or smudged printing may 1. Unlatch the duplex module and slide occur even if envelopes are within specification. The problem may be reduced by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers from the normal position to the lower pressure position.
  • Page 19: Loading Print Media: Transparency Film

    Loading Print Media: Transparency Film Loading transparency film Be sure to load the transparency film with the white label side up. Make sure no image will be printed on the label. Printing on the label may cause smudges on prints. Transparency film must be placed in short edge first orientation.
  • Page 20 Loading Print Media: In the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer Upper paper tray The upper tray is the same as the multi-purpose drawer. Use the upper tray according to the instructions for the multi-purpose drawer. Middle and lower paper trays Up to 500 sheets of recommended plain paper can be loaded into these trays.
  • Page 21: Loading Print Media: In The Stand/Mpd And 2000 Sheet Paper Drawer

    This holds approximately 800 sheets. After loading paper, be sure to return the paper guide. 4. Gently push the large capacity paper tray firmly all the way into the printer. 5. Set the paper type.
  • Page 22: Adding Toner

    (as a percentage) displays. When the percentage appears within the range of 0- 25 per cent prepare a new cartridge. Part OKI # 27k Printer cartridge...56115001 1. Turn off the power and open the front a photoconductive drum. The cover.
  • Page 23 A. 6. Shake the new cartridge horizontally five or six times. 7. Insert the new printer cartridge. Push the cartridge in until it locks securely into place.
  • Page 24 8. Gently remove the sealing tape from 9. Remove the drum protective sheet the cartridge. 10.Close the duplex module. If the from the printer cartridge. Do not machine is not equipped with the duplex module, close the side cover. touch or damage the surface of the photo drum.
  • Page 25: Developer Cartridge Replacement

    If the cartridge is shaken after the tape is removed, some developer will come out of the cartridge. Part OKI # 100k Developer cartridge ...57100101 2. Lower the cartridge lock lever. cover. 3. Remove the developer cartridge. Push the lock release button and pull out...
  • Page 26 Developer Cartridge Replacement (cont.) 4. Push the lock button at the rear and 5. Remove the new developer cartridge remove the developer cartridge. 6. Shake the new developer cartridge from its bag and remove the tape and horizontally five or six times. protective material A and B.
  • Page 27: Cancel A Print Job

    To delete print data of a reserved job (jobs stored in the printer) Print data transmitted from computers will be stored in this printer (up to 99 jobs) and will be printed sequentially. To delete print data of a reserved job before starting printing: 1.
  • Page 28: Job Control

    Job Control The job hold function can be used only if 2. Press your printer is equipped with the hard disk drive option. If Print after hold, Print before hold or Proof print operation is performed on the computer, print data will be held as a hold job.
  • Page 29 Job Control (cont.) 6. Use the same procedure as step 5 to enter the password from the second digit to the fifth digit and then press 7. Select execution or cancellation of printing, or data retention after printing, and then press •...
  • Page 30: Condition Settings

    Any print jobs held in the MENU 3. Press ▼ or ▲ until the desired setting appears. printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will be printed with the former printer settings. 4. Press 5. Press ▼ or ▲ until the desired setting appears.
  • Page 31: Default Settings

    Use the printer driver to set options where possible. These are the options that can be set from the Operator Panel for this setting: Default paper size: The paper size to be used for normal printing.
  • Page 32 OPERATIONS CONDITIONS appears. Any print jobs held in the MENU 3. Press printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will be printed with the former printer settings. 4. Press ▼ or ▲ until the desired setting . DEFAULT SETTINGS appears.
  • Page 33: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings The items that can be set: Clock: The date and time of the built-in clock of the printer can be set. Tray settings: The paper type and paper size for each tray are set here. How to Access Custom Settings Auto tray switching: Used to •...
  • Page 34: Misfeed Removal

    Misfeed Removal General Information All messages appear on the display panel of the main unit. When a misfeed has occurred, printing will stop and the message shown below will appear. Follow the procedure below to remove misfed paper. PAPER JAM CAUTION •...
  • Page 35: Misfeed In The Paper Area

    Misfeed in the Paper Area Be sure to follow the misfeed removal side of the machine must be opened and sequence. cleared before the paper tray is pulled out. Do not pull the paper tray out first as paper may be located between the paper Misfeed in paper tray 1 tray and the paper feed section.
  • Page 36 Misfeed in the Paper Area (cont.) 3. If misfed paper is not found in step 2, 5. Gently close the duplex module. If pull out paper tray 1 and remove the misfed paper carefully. 6. If paper drops beyond the rear side of 4.
  • Page 37: Misfeed In Multi-Purpose Drawer

    Misfeed in multi-purpose drawer 1. If available, unlatch the duplex 2. Open the left cover of the stand/paper module, slide it to the left and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, open the side cover.
  • Page 38: Misfeed In The Stand/Mpd And 2000 Sheet Paper Drawer

    Misfeed in the stand/MPD and 2000 sheet paper drawer For misfeed removal in the upper tray, refer to the procedure Misfeed in the multi-purpose drawer. For misfeed removal in the lower large capacity tray, follow the procedure below. Follow steps 1 to 4 of Misfeed in the multi-purpose drawer before starting here.
  • Page 39: Misfeed In The Transport Area, Fusing Area And Exit Area

    Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area and exit area CAUTION: The fusing unit is hot. Take care when removing paper. Do not touch the metal parts. 1. Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to the left. Gently move the module away from the machine.
  • Page 40 Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area and exit area (cont.) 3. If paper is misfed in the transport 4. If the misfed paper is inside the fusing area, turn knob B in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper. 5.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Whenever the printer stops or operation is not possible, check the operation panel display for messages. In most cases these messages will give sufficient information to return the machine to an operating condition. In cases where this information is not enough, check the list below for more information.
  • Page 42 Correct printer driver installed? Has the printer been selected properly in the application software or, when the printer is being used as a network printer, has it been properly registered on the network? Data is received but not Is paper of the specified and type loaded in the printer? printed.
  • Page 43 Too much paper in the exit tray? a print job. Printer out of paper? Solution or Cause Correct the orientation in the printer driver. Check the zoom setting in the driver. Some color on color images may be printed as all black. Check printer driver setting Cancel the reverse order printing in the application software.
  • Page 44 Solution or Cause AUTO Ensure that the desired paper is set in a paper tray of the printer and select AUTO in the paper selection of the printer driver. Install (or reinstall) the resident font information.
  • Page 45 LCD contrast properly adjusted? too high or too low. Solution or Cause The printer exposure level can be adjusted by using a key operator program. Contact your key operator. See the Operation Manual. (Read this document before installing the ERROR indicator on the main unit product.)
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Check Paper misfeeds frequently. Paper curled or damp? Paper curled and misfed in the duplex module or finisher? Multiple sheets of paper fed simultaneously? Solution or Cause Do not use curled or crimped paper. If you do not use paper for a long time, store paper in its wrapper in a dry location.
  • Page 47 Paper damp? A notice page prints when a job is Number of jobs reached the maximum of 100 jobs in retention? sent to the printer for retention. Password entry is requested. Password set in the retention function? Priority of reserved print jobs Paper run out? cannot be changed.
  • Page 48: Notice Page Printing

    • When a print job is sent to the printer the limitation is too lengthy to be shown in the message display. A Notice Page will describe the limitation and other •...
  • Page 49: Selecting/Using Oki Print Media

    White, 8½'' x 11'' (216 x 279 mm) 100 sheets/box OKI Bright White Proofing Paper* To purchase OKI Media, contact Size your local OKI dealer or visit us at 8½ x 11'' www.okidata.com 11 x 17'' Order # 52206101 White, 32-lb.
  • Page 50: Oki Premium Color Transparencies

    Selecting/Using OKI Print Media (cont.) OKI Premium Color Transparencies Order # 52205701 Letter Size 50 sheets/box OKI Premium Envelopes Order #s 52206301 (Box 100) 52206302 (Box 500) COM-10 (#10) White wove Security tinted Redi-Strip seal...
  • Page 51: Service And Support

    Service and Support First … OKI is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. Consult the store where you purchased your printer. 3M is a trademark or registered trademark of 3M. Additional OKI Resources Adobe, and PostScript are trademarks of Available 24/7 (24 Hours a Day, Adobe Systems, Inc.

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