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Oki OKIPAGE 6e User Manual

Oki OKIPAGE 6e User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide...
  • Page 2 OKIDATA 532 Fellowship Road Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054 http://www.okidata.com OKIDATA is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.; Marque déposée de Oki Elecric Industry Company, Ltd.; Marca Registrada, Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. OKIPAGE is a trademark of OKI America, Inc.
  • Page 3 • Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on something unsteady, it may fall and be damaged; if...
  • Page 4 These are some of the things to look for: • The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the printer, or it has been exposed to water. • The printer has been dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.

  • Page 5: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement For 120-Volt Models

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. OKIPAGE 6e • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain the required shielded cable in order to ensure compliance of this equipment with FCC regulations.
  • Page 6 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Okidata Online ... 2 Check the Contents ... 2 No CD-ROM Drive? ... 2 Printer Components ... 3 Section 1: Setting Up Your Printer ... 4 Remove the Protective Sheet ... 4 Installing Toner ... 5 Choosing Paper ... 7 Paper Sizes ...
  • Page 8 Section 4: Problem Solving ... 27 Clearing Paper Jams... 27 Paper Input Jam ... 27 Paper Feed Jam ... 27 Paper Exit Jam (top) ... 28 Paper Exit Jam (rear) ... 28 Print Quality Problems ... 29 Software Problems... 31 Hardware Problems ...

  • Page 9: Printer Features

    Congratulations! You have selected a printer with fast output, excellent print quality, and easy operation. Your printer’s features include: • 6 PPM output • Sharp 600 dpi class print quality with OKI Smoothing Technology • Oki Hiper-W Emulation (PJL), a high- performance Windows print driver ®...

  • Page 10: Okidata Online

    • Visit the Okidata web site at http://www.okidata.com and download the printer drivers. • The enclosed 3.5" diskette contains a Windows driver that will allow you to use your printer right away. Follow the instructions in the readme file on the diskette to install it. To obtain a complete set of diskettes, including the Status Monitor, call 1-888-232-8530 and request the appropriate kit number.

  • Page 11: Printer Components

    Rear paper exit tray Power switch OKIPAGE 6e Printer Components Latches Power cord receptacle Image drum cartridge with toner installed Bidirectional Centronics IEEE-1284 parallel interface port Top paper exit bin Manual feed tray Automatic paper feed tray LED array...

  • Page 12: Section1: Setting Up Your Printer

    Section1: Setting Up Your Printer Remove the protective sheet 1. Press latches and open the cover. 2. Remove the image drum. 3. Remove the protective sheet. Be Careful: do not touch the Image Drum's green surface. 4. Replace the image drum.

  • Page 13: Installing Toner

    Installing Toner 1. Remove the sponge and discard. 2. Unwrap the toner cartridge. OKIPAGE 6e 3. Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute toner. 4. Remove the tape.
  • Page 14 5. Place left side of toner cartridge under the tab, then 7. Close the printer cover firmly. lower cartridge into well matching groove and slot. If you get toner on your clothing, brush it off with a 6. Push the blue lever forward.

  • Page 15: Choosing Paper

    Consumer Content and not exceed 50%. Paper must be relatively stiff and have minimum edge curl. Paper should be white and bright for maximum OKIPAGE 6e contrast. The surface should be smooth, clean, and stable electrically and dimensionally. Recycled paper used by OKIDATA printers must be specifically denoted by the paper manufacturer to be for laser printers, or laser guaranteed or compatible.

  • Page 16: Installing Paper

    Installing Paper 1. Push the paper tray handle to release the tray. 2. Remove the paper tray. 3. Adjust the paper guides. 4. Insert up to 100 sheets of 20 lb. paper. Do not fill above PAPER FULL mark. 5. Re-insert the paper tray. Setting Up...

  • Page 17: Paper Exit Paths

    Pull the front exit extender forward. Lift out the metal support bar. Do not change the paper exit path during printing—a paper jam may occur. OKIPAGE 6e Rear Paper Exit • Always use rear exit for printing on heavy paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies.

  • Page 18: Manual Feed

    • Should be specifically made for laser printers or photocopiers. 2. Adjust the tray guides. Insert a sheet of paper until the printer grips it. When using letterhead paper, insert letterhead edge in first, face up. 3. Set your software application for manual feed and paper size, then issue a print command.

  • Page 19: Printing Envelopes

    2. Insert the envelope—flap down and on the left— until the printer grips it. 3. Set envelope size and landscape orientation in your software, then issue the print command. OKIPAGE 6e Choosing Envelopes • Always use rear output. • No windows or metal clasps.

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Printer

    1. Plug the interface cable into the parallel socket in the printer. Plug the other end into your computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the printer, then into a grounded outlet. 3. Switch the printer on. The Ready light comes on.

  • Page 21: Section 2: Installing Printer Software

    If “New Hardware Found” prompt appears, click “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer,” then click OK. Insert the OKIPAGE 6e CD into your CD-ROM drive and go to step 9, then follow the instructions on your screen. 2. Close any open applications.

  • Page 22: Windows 3.1

    2. Click File. 3. Click Run. indo indo indow w w w w s 3.1 s 3.1 s 3.1 s 3.1 indo s 3.1 4. Type d:\setup. Click OK. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software. Setting Up...

  • Page 23: Windows Nt 3.51

    NT 3.51 indo s NT 3.51 s NT 3.51 s NT 3.51 s NT 3.51 7. Click OKIPAGE 6e driver. Click OK. 8. After driver is installed, type in a name to identify your printer.

  • Page 24: Windows Nt 4.0

    4. Click Run. 5. Type d:\setup (or the location of your CD-ROM drive), then click OK. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 7. Turn the printer on, then restart Windows to activate the software. indo indo indow w w w w s NT 4.0 indo s NT 4.0...

  • Page 25: Using The Online Status Monitor

    The printer software installs a real-time status monitor and online operator panel for the user. Click the Help button for more information. Displays printer status in text. Shows printer status using icon colors.

  • Page 26: Setting Features In The Online Operator Panel

    Setting Features in the Online Operator Panel The printer menu displays printer defaults which you can modify. To change a default setting, select the appropriate tab. Point to any item on a display to see a pop-up explanation. Select paper feed source—...

  • Page 27: Section 3: Printer Maintenance

    1. Open the cover and remove the used toner cartridge. 2. Unwrap the new cartridge (Part 52107201). For highest print quality, we recommend using genuine Okidata consumable products in your page printer. We cannot control the manufacturing and operating characteristics of non-Okidata toner cartridges or assure the resulting print quality.
  • Page 28 5. Place left side of toner cartridge under tab, then lower cartridge into well matching groove and slot. 6. When the cartridge is in place, push the lock lever forward until it stops. 7. Close the printer cover firmly. Maintenance...

  • Page 29: Toner Cartridge Life

    2,000 pages. Remember, this is only an average: actual results may vary. The first toner cartridge in your new printer has to fill the drum reservoir and saturate the developing roller with toner. It normally produces about 1,000 pages.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Image Drum Cartridge

    Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge 1. Open the cover and remove the used image drum cartridge. 2. Unwrap the new image drum cartridge (Part 56116801). Remove the protective sheet. Be Careful: do not touch the Image Drum's green surface. 3. Replace the image drum. 4.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Image Drum Counter

    Resetting the Drum Counter It is important to clear the drum counter after replacing the image drum. This enables the printer to display an accurate warning message when the drum has reached end of life. If the drum is not replaced after it has reached end of life, print quality becomes poor.

  • Page 32: Running A Cleaning Page

    2. Click the Printer Menu button 3. Click the Test Print tab 4. Click the Cleaning button. 5. Press the push points at the front of the printer to release the manual feed tray. 6. Pull the tray down. 7. Adjust the guides.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Led Array

    If you see faded vertical areas or light printing down a page Wipe the LED array gently with the cleaning pad that came with your toner cartridge. You can also use a clean, soft cloth with a small amount of rubbing alcohol on it. OKIPAGE 6e...

  • Page 34: Expanding Memory

    SIMM module for expanding memory up to 18 MB. A 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 MB SIMM module can be installed. The following SIMM modules have been tested and approved for use in the Okipage 6e printer. 1 MB x 32bit (70ns card type)

  • Page 35: Section 4: Problem Solving

    OKIPAGE 6e Open the cover. Lift out the image drum. Be careful: the fuser unit at the back of the printer is hot! Remove the jammed paper. Replace the image drum. Close the cover.

  • Page 36: Paper Exit Jam (Top)

    Lift the top cover. Pull the jammed paper out from the back of the printer. Pulling from the front may damage the printer. Remove the image drum and look to make sure the paper is cleared and no pieces are left.

  • Page 37: Print Quality Problems

    Vertical white streaking Toner is low and does not distribute properly, or faint print appears on the page or the drum is worn out. OKIPAGE 6e Solution Reinstall image drum cartridge. Install new toner cartridge. Install new toner cartridge.

  • Page 38: Problem Solving

    Paper path, lamp assembly, or fusing unit problem. Faded print after installation. Toner cartridge is not correctly installed. Smeared or blotched print Dirty rollers; toner dropped inside printer or image drum problem. Printed page is light or blurred. Is toner low? Is paper meant for laser printers? LED array is dirty.

  • Page 39: Software Problems

    Software Problems Your software (operating environment, applications and printer drivers) controls the printing process. Make sure you have selected the right driver for use with your printer. See your software documentation for more information. Symptoms Problem Printing is “garbled.” Incorrect driver is installed, or selected in your software.

  • Page 40: Hardware Problems

    Solution Install more memory in your printer, change the resolution, reduce the image size. Check cable connection. If more than one printer is available, make sure your printer has been selected. Incorrect cable configuration. (Also, see “Software Problems.”) Turn printer off before rebooting computer.

  • Page 41: Section 5: Service And Support

    Agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please be sure that you are calling from a telephone close to your printer, so you can describe your problem accurately. Our Customer Service Representatives are trained on all current Okidata products. They can answer your questions regarding: •...

  • Page 42: Faxable Facts

    • Accessories, Options, and Consumables part numbers and pricing (USA and Canada) Okidata Regional Service Center If you need to ship your printer to a service center, repack it in the original packing materials. If the original packaging is not available, contact your dealer or 1-800-OKIDATA for shipping instructions.

  • Page 43: Purchasing Supplies

    OKIPAGE 6e Purchasing Supplies Before you order, know your printer model number (see the front of the printer) and have the correct part num- ber and description of the item. Ways to Purchase • Consult the dealer where you purchased your printer.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY OKIDATA, division of Oki America, Inc. (OKIDATA) warrants this printer to be free from defect in material and workmanship and will remedy any such defect according to the terms of this Limited Warranty. OKIDATA will repair (or at its option, replace) at no charge, any...

  • Page 45: Overnight Exchange

    OKIDATA’s designated carrier. The exchange printer will be warranted for thirty (30) days or the remaining warranty period of the returned printer, whichever is longer.

  • Page 46: Service Centers

    UNITED STATES OKIDATA Tel: 1-800-809-4948 Fax: 1-609-222-5247 CANADA OKIDATA Tel: 905-238-4265 Fax: 905-238-4427 MEXICO Oki Data de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Tel: 525-661-6860 Fax: 525-661-5861 Compu Support Tel: 915-559-3022 Fax: 915-559-3267 C-Sercomp Tel: 915-581-2166 Fax: 915-697-6366 ROM Mayoreo Mexico Phone/Fax: 525-682-3407...

  • Page 47: Index

    Emergency first aid procedures, 39 Energy Star compliance, 1 Envelopes choosing, 11 how to print, 11 Faxable Facts, 34 Hardware problems, 32 OKIPAGE 6e Image drum cartridge CHG DRUM message, 23 counter, resetting, 23 environmental factors, 23 how to replace, 22 life, 23...
  • Page 48 7 Paper Exit rear exit, 9 top exit, 9 Paper jams, 27 Paper tray, 8 adjusting guides, 8 removing from printer, 8 Parallel cable bi-directional, 12 installing, 12 specifications, 12 Print quality problems, 29 PPM (Pages per minute), 1...
  • Page 49 29 Software problems, 31 Clearing paper jams, 27 Unpacking contents, 3 Warranty, 36 Web Site-Okidata, 2 Windows 3.1 printer driver, 14 Windows 95 printer driver, 13 Windows NT 3.51 driver, 15 Windows NT 4.0 driver, 16 OKIPAGE 6e...

  • Page 50: Material Safety Data Sheet

    OL “e” Series Toner MSDS # 58093101 For more information, contact Okidata at: 532 Fellowship Road Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Emergency Information: 1-800-OKIDATA EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES Emergency Procedure Toner Dilute by giving two glasses of swallowed water and induce vomiting by (ingested) administering Syrup of Ipecac (follow manufacturer’s instructions).
  • Page 51 Thermal decomposition of organic components may result in release of oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Health Hazard Data OKIPAGE 6e Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Ingestion, Eyes, Skin. Health Hazards: 1. Styrene-Butyl Acrylate Copolymer Subcutaneous implantation of polymeric styrene powder in rats has induced tumors at the site of implantation.
  • Page 52 Overexposure to amorphous silica has been associated with causing irritation of the lungs and pneumoconio- sis. Long-term inhalation exposure may be associated with producing tumors in laboratory animals. Reactivity Data Stability: Stable Polymerization: Will not occur. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decom- position may result in release of oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
  • Page 53 Other Protective Equipment and/or Hygienic Practices: None Special Precautions Precautions for Handling or Storage: Protect from high heat. Avoid making dust. Other Precautions: None The information contained in this MSDS is based on data considered accurate; however, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.

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