Table of contents For Mac OS X ............................47 Basic Operations ..................51 Before starting ....................4 Names of Components ....................... 52 Cautions Related to Safety ......................5 Front View ..............................52 Rear View ..............................53 General Cautions ...........................6 Inside of the machine ..........................54 About This Manual .........................8 Basic Operations on the Operator Panel ..................
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Descriptions of Screens for Scan ....................90 If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385", "389" ................147 If the Error Code is "390" ......................... 151 Scan To E-mail Screen ..........................90 If the Error Code is "391", "392", "393" ....................154 Scan To Shared Folder Screen ........................93 If the Error Code is "409"...
1. Before starting Cautions Related to Safety Indicates additional information which, if ignored or not followed, may result in personal injury or death. Indicates additional information which, if ignored, may result in personal injury. - 5 -...
1. Before starting General Cautions Do not vacuum spilled toner with an electric vacuum cleaner. Vacuuming spilled toner with an electric vacuum cleaner may result in ignition due to sparks from electric contacts or other reasons. If toner spills on the floor or other places, wipe the toner gently with a damp rag or other cloth while using care not to scatter the toner.
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1. Before starting Do not touch a broken liquid crystal display. Injury may result. If you get liquid (liquid crystal) spilled from the liquid crystal display into your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse with a large amount of water. Seek medical advice if necessary.
• Copyright of the manual Indicates the cautions and restrictions for operating this machine correctly. Be sure to read to All rights reserved by Oki Data Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced in ensure that you can operate the machine correctly.
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1. Before starting Symbol Meaning Indicates a menu name, item name, option, or other items that are displayed on the display screen on the operator panel. Indicates a menu, window, or dialog box name that is displayed on the screen on a computer.
(LVD), 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), 2009/125/EC (ErP) and 2011/65/EU(RoHS), as amended where applicable, on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low OKI is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Voltage, Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, Energy related Products and Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
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1. Before starting Japan For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor. • IMPORTER TO THE EU/AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE OKI Europe Limited Blays House Wick Road Egham Surrey, TW20 0HJ United Kingdom For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor.
1. Before starting License Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Eric Haszlakiewicz Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to This product contains software developed by the Heimdal Project.
Setting Up Installation Requirements Checking the Accessories Unpacking and Installing the Machine Installing the Optional Equipment Connecting a Telephone Line Connecting the Power Code Connecting This Machine to a Computer Loading Paper Checking the Setting Information Setting Up This Machine Installing a Driver and Software to a Computer...
2. Setting Up Installation Requirements Installation Environment • Installation Environment Install the machine in the following environment. • Installation Space Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32°C Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% RH (relative humidity) Maximum wet bulb temperature: 25°C • Use care to prevent condensation. It may cause a malfunction. •...
2. Setting Up Installation Space Install the machine on a flat surface that is wide enough to accommodate the legs of the machine. Do not install this machine directly on a thick rug or carpet. • Do not install this machine in a closed room or other locations with bad circulation and •...
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2. Setting Up Checking the Accessories The starter toner cartridge is not installed in the ES model. Install the toner cartridge that is included in this Check that you have everything shown below. machine.Refer to "Replacing the Image Drum". • Software DVD-ROM Injury may result.
2. Setting Up Unpacking and Installing the Machine Lift the machine, and then place it where it is to be installed. This section describes how to unpack and install the machine. Injury may result. Lift this machine by 2 persons, because it weighs approximately 31 kg. •...
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2. Setting Up Press the button (A) and open the output tray (a) until it stops. Pull the locking levers on the fuser unit toward you to unlock. Pinch the tip of blue lever of the toner cartridge and turn forward until the tip aligns on the lug of the cartridge.
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2. Setting Up Push the blue lever on the fuser unit and remove the safety stopper. Push the levers on the fuser unit to lock. Hold the fuser unit handle and aligning the fuser unit to the grooves behind the toner cartridges, place the fuser unit into the machine.
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2. Setting Up Hold the handle (B) to close the scanner unit. - 21 -...
2. Setting Up Installing the Optional Equipment Installing the Wireless LAN module • Installing the Wireless LAN module Install the wireless LAN module when you want to use a wireless connection. • Installing the Additional Tray Unit • Setting the Printer Driver Check that the machine is turned off and power cord and all the cables are unplugged.
2. Setting Up Eject the connector from the cover and connect with the wireless LAN module. Installing the Additional Tray Unit Attach the the additional tray unit when increasing the number of sheets or paper to be set is needed. Up to 2 trays can be installed.
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2. Setting Up If you want to install two additional trays, fix them together with the lock pieces. Screw the machine and additional tray unit with the lock pieces. Slowly stack the machine on the additional tray unit aligning their back sides and right sides.
- When the machine is connected via USB interface • Setting Additional Tray(s) to the Windows PCL Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click [OKI MC573], and then select [OKI MC573 PCL6] from [Printer properties]. Select the [Device Options] tab.
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2. Setting Up Select [Get installed options automatically] for [Installable Options], and then Select the total number of trays for [Available Tray], and then click [OK]. click [Setup]. When using a USB connection, select the total number of trays for [Available Trays] in [Installable Options]. Click [OK].
2. Setting Up Connecting a Telephone Line Connecting to the Public Line (If Using Only for Faxes) • Connecting to the Public Line (If Using Only for Faxes) • Connecting to the Public Line (If Connecting a Telephone to the Machine) •...
2. Setting Up Plug the telephone cable (f) that is connected to the external telephone into Connecting to the Public Line (If Connecting a Telephone to the the TEL connector (e) of the machine. Machine) A telephone that is connected to the machine is called an external telephone. Plug one end of the included telephone cable (a) into the LINE connector (b) of the machine and the other end into a public line (analog) (c).
2. Setting Up Connecting the Optical IP telephone • Only one telephone can be connected to the machine. • Do not connect the telephone to the machine in parallel. If you connect the telephone to the machine in parallel, the following problems occur, resulting in the machine not functioning correctly. - If you pick up the handset of the telephone that is connected in parallel while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, the fax image may be corrupted or a communication error may occur.
2. Setting Up Connecting to the ADSL Environment • If a fax dial fails, set the PBX line to [ON]. Besides the included telephone cable, a telephone cable of the same type is needed. User Install (Advanced Manual) • If a fax transmission or reception fails, set [Super G3] to [OFF]. User Install (Advanced Manual) Plug one end of the included telephone cable (a) into the LINE connector (b) of the machine and the other end into a phone line splitter (e).
2. Setting Up Connecting PBX, Home Telephone or Business Phone Connecting as an Extension Telephone Plug the telephone cable that is connected to a control device such as PBX into the LINE connector (a) of the machine. Plug the included telephone cable (a) that is connected to the public line If you use a telephone line for both fax and phone, plug the telephone cable of (analog) (c) into the LINE connector (b) of the machine.
2. Setting Up Connecting a CS Tuner or Digital Television Plug the included telephone cable (a) that is connected to the public line (analog) (c) into the LINE connector (b) of the machine Remove the telephone connector cover. Plug the telephone cable (f) that is connected to the CS tuner or digital television (e) into the TEL connector (d) of the machine.
2. Setting Up Connecting the Power Code Fire or electric shock may result. The power supply must meet the following conditions. Be sure to turn this machine off before connecting and disconnecting the power cord • AC: 110 to 127V AC (Range 99 to 140V AC) / 220 to 240V AC (Range 198 to 264V AC) and the ground wire.
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2. Setting Up Plug the power cord into the power connector. Plug the power cord into the outlet. - 34 -...
2. Setting Up Connecting This Machine to a Computer Connecting with a LAN Cable Connect the machine to the computer using any of the following four methods. • Connecting with a LAN Cable A LAN cable (category 5e or higher, twist pair, straight) is not supplied. •...
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2. Setting Up Insert one end of the LAN cable into the network interface connector. Insert the other end of the LAN cable into the hub. Pass the LAN cable under the tab, and then close the interface cover. Go to the procedure to connect the telephone cable. - 36 -...
2. Setting Up Connecting over a Wireless LAN Connection (Only When the Connecting with a USB Cable Wireless LAN Module is Mounted) A USB cable (Hi-Speed USB 2.0) is not supplied. Connect this machine to a network via a wireless LAN access point. Prepare a USB cable.
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2. Setting Up Do not insert the USB cable into the network interface connector. It may cause a malfunction. For Windows, do not insert the other end of the USB cable into the computer until the instruction is displayed on the screen when the driver installation is in progress.
2. Setting Up Connecting Directly over a Wireless LAN Connection (Only When the Wireless LAN Module is Mounted) You can use the machine as a wireless access point to directly connect wireless devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.). Check if your wireless devices match the following requirements. Standards: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Security: WPA2-PSK(AES) Check if your wireless devices support WPS-PBC (push button).
2. Setting Up Loading Paper Slide the paper stopper (b) to the length of paper to be loaded. The procedure when loading paper in Tray 1 is used as an example. The same procedure applies to Tray 2/3 (optional). For details on available paper, see "About Paper Types That Can be Loaded". Pull the paper cassette out.
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2. Setting Up Replace the paper cassette into the machine. Push the paper cassette until it stops. - 41 -...
2. Setting Up Checking the Setting Information • E-mail Setting To use functions which require sending and receiving E-mail such as the Scan To E-mail The first time the machine is turned on, "Easy Setup" is displayed. and Internet Fax functions, the following information is needed. The screen prompts you to enter the information.
2. Setting Up Setting Up This Machine Follow the on-screen instructions to set required information. Turn the machine on. Follow the on-screen instructions to set required information. When the machine is set up, install software in the computer. - 43 -...
2. Setting Up Installing a Driver and Software to a Computer For Windows Install the printer driver, scanner driver, fax driver, etc. from the "Software DVD-ROM" to the Connect the machine and computer via a network or USB cable and start installing. computer.
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2. Setting Up Select [Network(Wired/Wireless)] or [USB connection] in accordance to the Click [Install Optional Software]. connection method of the machine and computer, and then click [Next]. If the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box is displayed, click [Allow access]. Select the model name of the machine, and then click [Next]. Installation starts.
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Make sure that the machine and a computer are connected and the machine is turned on, and then insert the included "Software DVD-ROM" into the computer. Double-click the [OKI] icon on the desktop. [Drivers] > [Scanner] > Double-click [Installer for OSX]. Click [Continue].
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Click [Continue Installation]. Insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. Double-click the [OKI] icon on the desktop. [Drivers] > [PS] > Double-click [Installer for OSX]. Enter the administrator password, and then click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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2. Setting Up Click [+]. To change the name, enter a new name into [Name:]. Click [Default]. Select the machine , and then make sure that [OKI MC573 PS] is displayed for Click [Add]. [Use]. Types of Names Displayed in the Connection Methods List If [Installable options] is displayed, click [Continue].
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Make sure that the machine is added to [Printers] and [OKI MC573 PS] is displayed for [Kind]. If [OKI MC573 PS] is not displayed for [Kind] correctly, click [-], delete the machine from [Printers], and then newly perform steps 8 to 12.
Basic Operations Names of Components Basic Operations on the Operator Panel Turning the Machine On or Off Loading Paper Setting a Document This section describes basic operations of this machine.
3. Basic Operations Names of Components Front View The chapter describes the name of each component. • Front View • Rear View • Inside of the machine Symbol Name Auto document feeder (ADF) Document tray Scanner unit Operator panel Basic Operations on the Operator Panel USB port MP tray (Multipurpose tray) Open button...
3. Basic Operations Symbol Name Rear View Document glass cover Wireless LAN module cover Symbol Name Telephone connector (for connecting an external telephone) LINE connector Rear output tray Power connector Symbol Name Interface connector cover Output tray Network interface connector Tray 1 USB interface connector - 53 -...
3. Basic Operations Basic Operations on the Operator Panel Names and Functions This section describes the operator panel of the machine. This section describes the names and functions of components on the operator panel. • Names and Functions • Name and Functions on the Touch Panel •...
3. Basic Operations Name and Functions on the Touch Panel • When changing the angle of the operator panel, use care not to let your hands be caught between this machine and the operator panel. Injury may result. When this machine turns on, the home screen is displayed on the touch panel. •...
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3. Basic Operations Item Description Item Description Main area Press to use the copy functions. Title and operation guide area Displays the title of the current screen and provides guide for possible operations. Tab labels Displays labels for tabs. Press a label to switch between tabs. Press to use the scan functions.
3. Basic Operations Adjusting the Angle of the Operator Panel Entering Characters The operator panel can be tilted to improve the visibility. • Entering with the Touch Panel • Entering with the Numeric Keypad Hold the upper center of the operator pane and pull it forward. Entering with the Touch Panel When you need to enter characters while you are setting an item, the following entry screen is displayed.
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3. Basic Operations Item Description Return button Puts a line break. This button appears when entering body text of an [RU] may be shown in case of Russian, and [EL] in case of Greek. In case of other languages, only [Alpha] and E-mail.
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3. Basic Operations • Deleting an Entered Character To delete the character to the left of the cursor, press the (CLEAR) button. To clear characters you entered in a row, press and hold the (CLEAR) button. - 60 -...
3. Basic Operations Turning the Machine On or Off Turning the Machine On • Turning the Machine On Check that no documents are set on the document glass or in the ADF, and • Turning the Machine Off the ADF cover is closed. Press the power switch for approximately a second.
3. Basic Operations The home screen appears when the machine is ready. Turning the Machine Off • Check that the machine is not receiving data before shutting down. • Press and hold the power switch for 5 seconds or more to force shut down the machine. Use this method only if a problem occurs.
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3. Basic Operations After a while, the machine automatically turns off, and the power switch LED lamp goes out. What You Should Do If You Do Not Use This Machine for an Extended Period of Time If you do not use this machine for an extended period of time due to holidays, trips, or other reasons, unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Use digital photo print • Paper Storage paper. If you print on paper that is not recommended by Oki Data, check the print quality and the movement of the paper thoroughly in advance to ensure that there are no problems. • Paper type...
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3. Basic Operations • Envelope • Tray 1 Paper type Paper size Paper weight Available paper size Tray capacity Paper weight Monarch 98.4 x 190.5 (3.875 x 7.5) Envelopes must be made of paper of 250 sheets Light 85 g/m (24 lb), and their flaps must (if paper weight is 80 g/m (64 to 74 g/m...
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3. Basic Operations • MP Tray • Labels Labels must be of the type recommended for use in copiers and laser printers, in which the Available paper size Tray capacity Paper weight base carrier page is entirely covered by labels. Other types of label stocks may damage the 100 sheets Light machine due to the labels peeling off during the printing process.
3. Basic Operations Fan a stack of paper well, and then align the edges of the paper. Loading Paper in Tray 1/2/3 The procedure when loading paper in Tray 1 is used as an example, and the same procedure applies to Tray 2/3 (optional). Pull the paper cassette out.
3. Basic Operations Push the paper cassette until it stops. Loading Paper in the MP Tray If you open and close the MP tray vigorously, the paper feed roller of MP tray may fall and get in the way of loading paper.
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3. Basic Operations Open the sub support. Insert the paper with the print side up until its edge touches the paper feed entrance. Do not load paper above the " " mark. Adjust the manual feeding paper guide to the width of paper to be loaded. When a printer is in the power saving mode, press the (Power Save) button to restore from the mode.
3. Basic Operations Paper Storage Store paper under the following conditions to maintain quality. • Inside a cabinet or other dry and dark place • On a flat surface • Temperature: 20°C • Humidity: 50% RH (relative humidity) Do not store paper in the places as shown below: •...
3. Basic Operations Setting a Document About Documents That Can be Set • About Where to Set a Document This chapter describes how to set the document on this machine. Set a document in the ADF or on the document glass when copying, scanning, or •...
3. Basic Operations Observe the following to avoid damaging the document glass. Setting in the ADF • When copying a thick document, do not press on it on the document glass. • Place a hard document gently. Do not jog a document stack on the ADF cover. •...
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3. Basic Operations Close the ADF cover. If [Direction] is set to [Top Edge on Left], set the document so that its top edge is pulled into the ADF first. Set a document face up in the ADF. Align the document guide to the document width. If [Direction] is set to [Top Edge on Top], set the document so that its left edge is pulled into the ADF first.
3. Basic Operations Setting on the Document Glass Do not press the document glass forcefully. Open the document glass cover. Set a document face down on the document glass. If [Direction] is set to [Top Edge on Left], align the top edge of the document with the upper-left corner of the glass.
4. Copy Copying Advanced Copy Settings (Advanced Manual) Press [Copy] on the touch panel or the (COPY) button on the operator panel. The touch panel display switches to the copy top screen. Press the (START) button. Set a document in the ADF or on the document glass. Set the copy setting if necessary.
4. Copy Cancelling Copying You can cancel copying before a message is displayed to inform you that copying is complete. Press the (STOP) button when scanning the document. - 77 -...
4. Copy Specifying the Number of Copies Press [Copy] on the touch panel or the (COPY) button on the operator panel. Set a document in the ADF or on the document glass. Enter the number of copies by using the numeric keypad or the numeric buttons.
4. Copy Descriptions of Screens for Copy Names and Functions of Screen Items for Copy • [Copy] Tab • Names and Functions of Screen Items for Copy Item Description Stationary button area Displays buttons that appear on the screen at all times. Title and operation guide area Displays the title of the current screen and provides guide for possible operations.
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4. Copy • [Basic] Tab • [Advanced] Tab Item Description Item Description Paper Feed Specifies the tray to set the copy paper. Continuous Scan Scans multiple sets of documents as a single copy job. Duplex Copy Makes copies on both sides of paper. Mixed Size Scans multiple documents having the same width but different lengths in the ADF, so that they can be copied on their respective paper sizes.
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4. Copy • [Image Settings] Tab • [Function Settings] Screen Item Description Setting display area 1 Displays the current settings for displayed items. Setting display area 2 Displays a list of settings that are not displayed in the setting display area 1.
5. Scan Sending Scanned Data as an E-mail Attachment Before Using Scan To E-mail • Before Using Scan To E-mail If the machine is set up from [Easy Setup] > [E-mail Setting], skip Before Using Scan To E- mail. If the information is not set, set up in the following procedure. •...
5. Scan Press [Manual Input]. Entering E-mail Address to Send E-mail Press [Scan] on the touch panel or the (SCAN) button on the operator panel. Set a document in the ADF or on the document glass. Press [Scan To E-mail]. Enter an e-mail address.
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5. Scan Set scan settings if necessary. Press [OK]. Selecting a Destination from the Address Book or Group List (Advanced Manual) Selecting a Destination Using the One Touch Buttons (Advanced Manual) Searching for a Destination in the LDAP Server (Advanced Manual) - 85 -...
5. Scan Saving Scanned Data in a Shared Folder Creating a Shared Folder in a Computer This section describes how to save scanned data in a shared folder on a network. • Creating a Shared Folder in a Computer If you create a shared folder in the following steps, all users whose accounts are set in your computer can access the shared folder.
5. Scan Press [Next]. Registering a Destination (Profile) If access privileges are set to the shared folder, enter the user name and Create a shared folder and register to the machine as a destination. password in [User Name] and [Password]. Up to 50 profiles can be registered.
5. Scan How to Use Scan To Shared Folder Scanned data is converted into a PDF, JPEG, TIFF, or XPS file, and then sent to the shared folder. PDF is set by factory default. Connect the machine to a network and create a shared folder on the computer before using the Scan To Shared Folder function.
5. Scan Cancelling Scanning You can cancel scanning while a message is being displayed to inform you that scanning is in progress. Press the (STOP) button on the operator panel. - 89 -...
5. Scan Descriptions of Screens for Scan Scan To E-mail Screen • [Scan To E-mail] Tab This section describes the items of the screen. • Scan To E-mail Screen • Scan To Shared Folder Screen Item Description Destination area Select a destination e-mail address. The selected e-mail address appears in this area.
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5. Scan • [Basic] Tab • [Advanced] Tab Item Description Item Description Address Book Displays e-mail addresses registered in the Address Book. Duplex Scan Specifies duplex scanning. Select an e-mail address as a destination from the Address Book. Set this function when scanning both sides of a document. Group List Displays a list of groups in which e-mail addresses are registered.
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5. Scan • [Image Settings] Tab • [Function Settings] > [Destination] Tab Add, edit or delete a destination to which a document is sent. • [Function Settings] > [Scan Setting] Tab Item Description Image Settings Specifies the following image settings: density, document type, resolution, background removal, show-through removal, contrast, hue, saturation, and RGB.
5. Scan • [Basic] Tab Scan To Shared Folder Screen • [Scan To Shared Folder] Tab Item Description Item Description Profile area Select a destination profile from [Select Profile]. The selected profile Color Mode Specifies color mode to scan a document. appears in this area.
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5. Scan • [Advanced] Tab • [Image Settings] Tab Item Description Image Settings Specifies the following image settings: Density, Document Type, Item Description Resolution, Background Removal, Show-Through Removal, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and RGB File Name Specifies a file name for the scanned file. File Format Specifies a file format for the scanned file.
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5. Scan • [Function Settings] > [Profile] Tab Delete a selected profile on the [Profile] tab. • [Function Settings] > [Scan Setting] Tab Item Description Setting display area 1 Displays the current settings for displayed items. Setting display area 2 Displays a list of settings that are not set by items displayed in setting display area 1.
Print Printing from a Computer (Windows) Printing from a Computer (Mac OS X) Cancelling a Print Job About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Names and Functions of Screen Items for Print...
6. Print Printing from a Computer (Windows) For Windows PCL Printer Driver • For Windows PCL Printer Driver Open the file to print. • For Windows PS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select the printer driver. Click [Preferences]. - 97 -...
6. Print Change the settings in each tab to suit your needs. For Windows PS Printer Driver Open the file to print. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select the PS printer driver. Click [Preferences]. Click [OK]. Click [Print] on the [Print] Screen. - 98 -...
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6. Print Change the settings in each tab to suit your needs. Click [OK]. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. - 99 -...
6. Print Printing from a Computer (Mac OS X) For Mac OS X • For Mac OS X You can set a paper size, paper tray, and paper weight, and paper type with the printer driver. Open the file to print. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
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6. Print If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X10.8.5 to 10.11, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog box. Click [Print]. - 101 -...
6. Print Cancelling a Print Job You can cancel a print job by deleting the job in the job list displayed on the operator panel. • The pages that are ready to be printed on this machine cannot be cancelled. •...
6. Print About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Windows PCL Printer Driver • [Setup] Tab • Windows PCL Printer Driver • Windows PS Printer Driver • Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Item Description Driver Setting Saves your settings. Image layout Displays a sample image for the set layout.
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6. Print • [Job Options] Tab • [Extend] Tab Item Description Quality Specifies the resolution for printing. Scale Specifies the enlargement/reduction rate for printing. Item Description Copies Specifies the number of copies to print. Watermarks Specifies when you want to use stamp print. Job Type Specifies the print type.
6. Print • [Paper/Quality] Tab Windows PS Printer Driver • [Layout] Tab Item Description Tray Selection Changes the paper feed tray. Color Selects Color or Black & White. Item Description Advanced Allows you to set detailed settings for print quality and a paper size. Orientation Specifies the printing direction.
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6. Print • [Job Options] Tab Item Description About Displays the version of the printer driver. Default Resets the settings on the tab to their default settings. • [Color] Tab Item Description Quality Specifies the resolution for printing. If you set [Toner Saving], the print density decreases to save toner.
6. Print • [Color Matching] Panel Mac OS X PS Printer Driver • [Layout] Panel Item Description ColorSync Specifies the ColorSync function. In printer Performs color matching with this machine. Profile Specifies a profile. Item Description • [Paper Handling] Panel Pages per Sheet Selects the number of pages that is printed on a sheet of paper.
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6. Print • [Cover Page] Panel Item Description Pages to Print Specifies pages to print. Page Order Specifies a page order to print. Scale to fit paper size Prints to fit a paper size. A document may not be printed correctly depending on the setting.
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6. Print • [Color] Panel • [Print Options] Panel Item Description Item Description Grayscale Specifies to use monochrome printing. Print Options Specifies alignment to the items that have been set such as print Color Specifies alignment to color mode when printing in color. quality, paper type, etc.
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6. Print • [User Authentication] Panel • [Secure Print] Panel Item Description Item Description Use User Authentication Select this check box if you set user authentication when printing. Job Type Specifies the job type. [Job Type Option] can be used if [Shared Print] or [Private Print] is selected.
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6. Print Names and Functions of Screen Items for Print Item Description Stationary button area Displays buttons that appear on the screen at all times. Title and operation guide area Displays the title of the current screen and provides guide for possible Item Description operations.
7. Fax Basic Operations of Fax Functions Entering Fax Number to Send a Fax • Entering Fax Number to Send a Fax Press [Fax/Internet Fax] on the touch panel or the (FAX) button on the • Cancelling a Fax Transmission operator panel.
7. Fax Press [Fax]. Cancelling a Fax Transmission • Cancelling During a Transmission • Cancelling a Reserved Transmission Cancelling During a Transmission You can cancel a fax transmission when a message is displayed and scanning is in progress. Press the (STOP) button.
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7. Fax Setting for Receptions Setting the Reception Mode This section describes various settings when receiving faxes. [Fax Ready Mode] is set by factory default. • Setting the Reception Mode • Setting a Tray to Print Received Documents Change the setting according to your environment. •...
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7. Fax Press [ ] once to switch the screens, and then press [Admin Setup]. Press [ ] once to switch the screens, and then press [User Install]. Enter the administrator password, and then press [OK]. Press [ ] once to switch the screens, and then press [Reception Mode]. The factory default administrator name and password are "admin"...
7. Fax Select a mode which is most suitable for your environment. Setting a Tray to Print Received Documents Set the paper feeding tray to be used when printing received faxes. • Do not pull the paper tray out during printing. It may cause running out of paper or paper jams. •...
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7. Fax Setting the Waiting Time from When an Incoming Call Arrives to When Reception Starts (Response Waiting Time) • Use only plain or recycled paper. • Available paper sizes are A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal 13, Legal 13.5, Legal 14, Statement, Folio. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel.
7. Fax Names and Functions of Screen Items for Fax • [Basic] Tab • [Fax] Tab Item Description Destination area Select a fax destination. The selected fax destination appears in this area. If at least 1 destination is specified, you can press [Display all] to edit, Item Description add, or delete a destination.
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7. Fax • [Advanced] Tab • [Fax Job View/ Cancel] Tab Cancels a transmission or see the detail of the job that is proceeding. • [Function Settings] > [Destination] Tab Add, edit or delete a destination to which a fax is sent. Item Description Density...
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7. Fax • [Function Settings] > [Scan Setting] Tab Item Description Setting display area 1 Displays the current settings for displayed items. Setting display area 2 Displays a list of settings that are not set by items displayed in setting display area 1.
Maintenance Replacing Consumables Cleaning Each Part of the Machine This section describes how to maintain the machine to keep the machine comfortable and extend its life.
8. Maintenance Replacing Consumables Cautions When Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace consumables. Observe the following cautions when replacing. • Cautions When Replacing Consumables • Replacing the Toner Cartridges • Replacing the Image Drum • Replacing the Image Drum and Toner Cartridge at the Same Time Do not throw the toner or toner cartridge into a fire.
• Toner powder may spill if you remove a toner cartridge before the toner runs out. • Use Oki Data genuine consumables to ensure optimum performance of the products. • Charges for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki data genuine consumables are Prepare new toner cartridges.
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8. Maintenance Press the button (A) and open the output tray (b) completely. Lift the toner cartridge (d) from right side, and remove it from the machine. Possible to get burned. Possible to get burned. The fuser unit is extremely hot. Do not touch it. Do not throw used toner cartridge in the fire.
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8. Maintenance Shake the cartridge several times vertically and horizontally. Do not insert a toner cartridge without removing the tape. Remove the tape (e) from the toner cartridge. Insert a new toner cartridge (d) by aligning its left side indentation (f) with the protrusion (g) on the image drum so the toner cartridge and image drum color labels align.
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8. Maintenance Hold the cartridge, pinch the tip of blue lever (c) of the toner cartridge, and turn Close the output tray (b) slowly and push the center of the output tray for forward until the tip aligns on the lug of the cartridge. confirmation.
• Use Oki Data genuine consumables to ensure optimum performance of the products. • Charges for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki data genuine consumables are incurred, regardless of the warranty or in the maintenance contract. (Although use of non-genuine consumables does not always result in problems, use extra care when using them.)
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8. Maintenance Remove the image drum (c) from the machine and place the image drum on a flat surface. You can set when to display the "[COLOR] Image Drum Near Life" message. Press [Device Setting] > [Admin Setup] > [User Install] > [Drum Near Life Timing] on the touch panel to change the setting. Available values are from 500 to 5,000 (in 500 increments).
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8. Maintenance Lift the toner cartridge (e) from the right side, and remove it from the image cartridge and image drum color label align. Then insert the right side gently drum. into place. Unpack a new image drum and place it on a flat surface. Hold the cartridge, pinch the tip of blue lever (d) of the toner cartridge, and turn Remove the desiccant pack.
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8. Maintenance Check the label color of the new image drum and place the drum into the machine. Do not close the scanner unit vigorously. It may cause the document feed roller of ADF to fall and get in the way of loading documents.
8. Maintenance Press the button (A) and open the output tray (b) completely. Replacing the Image Drum and Toner Cartridge at the Same Time Possible to get burned. This section describes how to replace the image drum and toner cartridge with new ones at the same time.
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8. Maintenance Remove the toner cover. While removing consumables, be careful not to hit them to the LED head. Unpack a new toner cartridge. Shake the cartridge several times vertically and horizontally. Possible to get burned. Do not throw used image drum and toner cartridge in the fire. They may explode, and the toner inside may fly off and cause getting burned.
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8. Maintenance Insert a new toner cartridge (e) by aligning its left side indentation (f) with the Check a label color of a new image drum and place the drum into the machine. protrusion (g) on the image drum so that the toner cartridge and image drum color label align.
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8. Maintenance Do not close the scanner unit vigorously. It may cause the document feed roller of ADF to fall and get in the way of loading documents. If the document feed roller of ADF has fallen, open and close the ADF cover. Please recycle image drums and toner cartridges.
8. Maintenance Cleaning Each Part of the Machine Cleaning the Document Glass • Cleaning the Document Glass Clean the document glass once a month to maintain image quality of the printouts. • Cleaning the LED Head Do not use benzine, thinners, or alcohol. They may damage the plastic parts of the machine. Open the document glass cover.
8. Maintenance Cleaning the LED Head If the document glass surface and document holding pad are very dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth that has been moistened with neutral detergent and squeezed well, and then wipe again with a soft cloth that has been slightly Clean the LED head if vertical white lines appear, images are faded, or the periphery of moistened with water and squeezed well.
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8. Maintenance Press the button (A) and open the output tray (b) completely. Close the output tray (b) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. Possible to get burned. The fuser unit is extremely hot. Do not touch it. Hold the handle (B) to close the scanner unit (a).
Troubleshooting If Paper Jams Occur If a Document Jam Occurs Copy Problems Print Problems Scan Problems Fax Problems If an Error Message is Displayed on the Operator Panel...
9. Troubleshooting If Paper Jams Occur If the Error Code is "370", "371", "372" • If the Error Code is "370", "371", "372" If documents are set in the ADF or on the document glass, remove them. • If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385", "389" •...
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9. Troubleshooting Press the button (A) and open the output tray (b) completely. Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not exposed to light. Possible to get burned. The fuser unit is extremely hot. Do not touch it. Remove the jammed paper slowly by pulling the edge of paper.
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9. Troubleshooting If paper jams in the fuser unit, press the jam release lever (c) on the fuser unit Hold the fuser unit handle and lift the fuser unit out of the machine. and slowly pull the jammed paper toward you. Turn the lock levers (e) on the both sides of the belt unit toward you and Tilt back the lock levers (d) on the both sides of the fuser unit toward you.
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9. Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper slowly by pulling the edge of paper. Turn the lock levers (e) on the both sides of the belt unit forward. Hold the fuser unit handle and place the fuser unit into the machine. Hold the lock levers of belt unit and place the belt unit into the machine.
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9. Troubleshooting Tilt the lock levers (c) on the both sides of the fuser unit. Close the output tray (b) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. Replace the four image drums into the machine Hold the handle (B) to close the scanner unit (a). Do not close the scanner unit vigorously.
9. Troubleshooting Press the button (A) and open the output tray (b) completely. If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385", "389" If documents are set in the ADF or on the document glass, remove them. Possible to get burned. The fuser unit is extremely hot.
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9. Troubleshooting Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not If paper jams in the fuser unit, press the jam release lever (c) on the fuser unit exposed to light. and slowly pull the jammed paper toward you. Remove the jammed paper slowly by pulling the edge of paper.
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9. Troubleshooting Hold the fuser unit handle and lift the fuser unit out of the machine. Hold the fuser unit handle and place the fuser unit into the machine. Check that any pieces of paper do not remain inside the machine. Tilt the lock levers (d) on the both sides of the fuser unit.
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9. Troubleshooting Put all four image drums back into the machine. Do not close the scanner unit vigorously. It may cause the document feed roller of ADF to fall and get in the way of loading documents. If the document feed roller of ADF has fallen, open and close the ADF cover. Close the output tray (b) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation.
9. Troubleshooting Hold the handle (B) and open the scanner unit (a) completely. If the Error Code is "390" If documents are set in the ADF or on the document glass, remove them. Press the button (A) and open the output tray (b) completely. Possible to get burned.
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9. Troubleshooting Remove the four image drums from the machine and place the image drums Open the transparent cover (c) inside the machine, remove the jammed paper on a flat surface. slowly by pulling the edge of paper. Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not exposed to light.
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9. Troubleshooting Close the output tray (b) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. Do not close the scanner unit vigorously. It may cause the document feed roller of ADF to fall and get in the way of loading documents.
9. Troubleshooting Replace the paper cassette (a) into the machine. If the Error Code is "391", "392", "393" A paper jam has occurred while feeding paper from a paper tray. If paper jams occur frequently, clean the paper feed rollers. For details, refer to "Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Tray 1/Tray 2/Tray 3) (Advanced Manual)".
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9. Troubleshooting Press the button (A) and open the output tray (b) completely. Hold the handle (B) and close the scanner unit (a). Close the output tray (b) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. Do not close the scanner unit vigorously. It may cause the document feed roller of ADF to fall and get in the way of loading documents.
9. Troubleshooting Press the button (A) and open the output tray (d) completely. If the Error Code is "409" Close the rear output tray (b). Possible to get burned. The fuser unit is extremely hot. Do not touch it. Remove the four image drums from the machine and place the image drums Hold the handle (B) and open the scanner unit (c) completely.
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9. Troubleshooting Cover the removed image drums with paper so that the image drums are not If paper jams in the fuser unit, press the jam release lever (e) on the fuser unit exposed to light. and slowly pull the jammed paper toward you. Remove the jammed paper slowly by pulling the edge of paper.
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9. Troubleshooting Hold the fuser unit handle and lift the fuser unit out of the machine. Remove the jammed paper slowly by pulling the edge of paper. Hold the lock levers of belt unit and place the belt unit into the machine. Turn the lock levers (g) on the both sides of the belt unit toward you and remove the belt unit by holding the lock levers.
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9. Troubleshooting Turn the lock levers (g) on the both sides of the belt unit forward. Tilt the lock levers (f) on the both sides of the fuser unit. Hold the fuser unit handle and place the fuser unit into the machine. Put all four image drums back into the machine.
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9. Troubleshooting Close the output tray (b) slowly and push the center of the output tray for confirmation. Hold the handle (B) to close the scanner unit (c). Do not close the scanner unit vigorously. It may cause the document feed roller of ADF to fall and get in the way of loading documents.
9. Troubleshooting If a Document Jam Occurs If a Document is Visible in the Paper Path • If a Document is Visible in the Paper Path Open the ADF cover (a). • If a Document Jams in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Pull out the document upward.
9. Troubleshooting Open the inner cover (b). If a Document Jams in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Open the ADF cover (a). If you can see the edge of the jammed document, pull it out gently. Remove the jammed document. Proceed to step 4 if you cannot remove the jammed document.
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9. Troubleshooting If you were able to remove the document, close the inner cover and proceed to step 8. Close the ADF cover slowly. Remove the document on the document tray, and then close the ADF cover. Otherwise, documents may be torn or folded. If an error occurs while copying, the copying gets canceled.
9. Troubleshooting Copy Problems Unable to Copy • Unable to copy • Unable to Copy Point to check Solution Reference Is the machine turned on? Turn the machine on. Turning the Machine On Is the machine being initialized? Wait until initialization is complete. Is your document set properly? Set the document properly.
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9. Troubleshooting Point to check Solution Reference Is a print job from a computer or other Wait until printing is complete. device in progress? Is a fax being sent in real time? Wait until the transmission is complete. Is Continuous Scan mode on? Select [Scan completed] on the Enabling Continuous Scan Mode display screen.
The machine is not set as the default Set the machine as the default printer. printer. Right-click the [OKI MC573] icon on the [Devices and Printers] folder, and then select [Set as Default Printer] (if multiple drivers are installed, select [OKI MC573*]).
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9. Troubleshooting Cause Solution Reference The machine is processing data from Wait until printing is complete. another interface. [Received invalid data] is displayed on Press [Device Settings], select [Admin the touch panel and the machine does Setup] > [Print Setup] > [Print menu] > not print.
9. Troubleshooting Scan Problems Unable to Scan • Unable to Scan Point to check Solution Reference Is the machine turned off? Turn the machine on. Turning the Machine On Is the cable connected to the Check the cable connections, and Connecting This Machine to a machine? then connect the cables properly.
9. Troubleshooting Fax Problems Unable to Send a Fax • Unable to send a fax • Unable to Send a Fax • Unable to Receive a Fax Point to check Solution Reference Did you send in the correct Check the procedure, and then try Entering Fax Number to Send a procedure? again.
9. Troubleshooting • After dialing, even if the (START) button is pressed, the machine cannot Unable to Receive a Fax send a fax • Unable to receive a fax Point to check Solution Reference Did you specify the appropriate dial Specify the appropriate dial type for Point to check Solution...
9. Troubleshooting If an Error Message is Displayed on the Operator Panel Error Message List If an error occurs in this machine, an error message and/or an error code (a 3-digit number) Wait a moment. Network initializing ... is displayed on the touch panel and (STATUS) on the operator panel blinks or lights up.
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9. Troubleshooting Updating firmware. Do not turn OFF the power. Image Drum Near Life. The programs on the machine are being updated. The image drum indicated on the screen is near life. Have a new image drum ready. Do not turn the machine off until the update completes. C: Cyan (blue), M: Magenta (red), Y: Yellow, K: Black The machine automatically restarts after the update completes.
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9. Troubleshooting [TRAY] empty. Disk Read/Write Error No paper is loaded in the indicated tray. Load paper. An error has occurred in the file system. Press [Close]. File System is full. Flash Error Memory in the file system is full. An error has occurred when firmware was being updated.
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9. Troubleshooting Wait a moment. Message Data writing ... Toner empty. Replace with new Toner Cartridge. Error: 410, 411, 412, 413 Messages to be displayed on the machine are being updated. Wait for a while. The indicated cartridge ran out of toner. Opening and closing the front cover can resume printing for a while, but it may damage the image drum.
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9. Troubleshooting Multiple sheets of paper have been fed. Reset Paper in [TRAY]. Error: 401 Image Drum Life. Please install new Image Drum Unit. Error: 350, 351, 352, 353 The indicated tray fed multiple sheets of paper at a time. The image drum indicated on the screen reaches its lifetime.
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9. Troubleshooting Waste Toner Full. Install New Belt Unit. Error: 356 Inspection is required. Waste toner of the belt unit is full. Replace the belt unit with a new one. Opening and closing the cover can resume Turn the machine off, and then back on. printing.
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9. Troubleshooting Connect to PC failed. SMTP Login failed. No destination computer was found for Scan to Computer. Make sure that your computer is turned on and An attempt to log into the SMTP server ended up an authentication error. recordable.
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9. Troubleshooting File writing failed. Access Limitation Error Data was deleted due to the color printing limitation. Files sent using Scan To shared folder could not be written. Check the access rights for the shared folder. A color print job was deleted due to an unauthorized user. Contact your administrator for color printing. FTP destination Full.
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9. Troubleshooting Power OFF/ON No communication with the SNTP server. Turn the machine off, and then back on. If the same error occurs, contact your dealer. Obtaining current time from the SNTP server failed. Check the server. A decoding error occurred. Check the image data. USB Memory disconnected.
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9. Troubleshooting Toner empty. Replace with new Toner Cartridge. Registering with Google Cloud Print. Don't turn off the power until registration is complete. The indicated cartridge ran out of toner. Replace the empty toner cartridge with a new one. This machine is being registered to the Google Cloud Print service. Wait for a while. Wait Timeout in menu is disabled.
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9. Troubleshooting Incompatible [COLOR] Image Drum. Error:984, 685, 686, 687, 690, 691, 692, 693, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707 Non-optimum image drum is installed. C: Cyan (blue), M: Magenta (red), Y: Yellow, K: Black Blank pages were detected on all pages. Please check how the document was set. Scanned pages are all blank.
10. Management/Specifications Changing the Administrator Password It is recommended to change the administrator password to protect your security. Set the administrator password using from 6 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Be careful not to forget the set password. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. Press several times and press [Admin Setup].
10. Management/Specifications Saving Power Consumption with the Power Save Setting the Length of Idle Time Before Entering Power Save Function Mode The machine has three Power Save modes: Power Save, Sleep, and Deep Sleep. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. In Power Save mode, the display screen turns off and the power saving indicator lights up or Press several times and press [Admin Setup].
10. Management/Specifications Setting the Length of Idle Time Before Entering Sleep Mode Restrictions in Power Saving Function The machine does not enter Sleep mode in the following cases. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. • When an error occurs on the machine Press several times and press [Admin Setup].
10. Management/Specifications • LLTD Automatically Turning the Machine Off (Auto Power Off) • MIB* The machine equipped with the Auto Power Off function which automatically turns the power *References with some supported MIB (the Get command) are possible in Deep Sleep off if the machine is left unoperated for a certain period of time.
10. Management/Specifications Setting the Length of Idle Time Before Auto Power Off Works Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel. Press several times and press [Admin Setup]. Enter the administrator name and password and press [OK]. The factory default administrator name and password are "admin" and "999999" respectively.
10. Management/Specifications Scanner Specifications Printing Specifications Item MC573/ES5473 MFP Item MC573/ES5473 MFP Type Document Glass with ADF function Printing method Dry electrophotographic recording method with LED (Light-emitting diode) Image sensor Color CIS Page-description language PostScript 3, PCL5c, PCL6 (XL), IBM5577, XPS, PDF (v1.7 or earlier)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d'Ubdustrie Item MC573/ES5473 MFP Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux Wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a/b/g/n conformity (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
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