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User's Manual Basic This manual supports the following models: This manual contains cautions on how to use this product safely. Before you use this product, please make sure that you read this manual.
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Seek medical attention. Spillages should be treated with cold water and soap to help reduce risk of staining skin or clothing. ANUFACTURER Oki Data Corporation, 4-11-22 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8551, Japan For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor.
For Your Safety Read the User's Manual (this manual) for your safety before using the product. Cautions related to safety Indicates additional information which, if ignored or failed to follow the guidelines, may result in WARNING personal fatal injury or death. Indicates additional information which, if ignored, may result in personal injury.
Manual Composition The following manual is attached to this product. User's Manual Basic ---- This document In order to understand this machine, the basic operation is described. The initial setup description, handling method for trouble and maintenance procedures are also described. About This Manual ...
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1. Setup In this chapter, the basic operations of this machine and the setup are described before using each function. Overview of Machine This section describes the overview of the machine. Software CD-ROM Contents of the Package Application CD-ROM Check that you have everything shown below.
Overview of Machine Available Options Installation Requirements The following options are available for your Installation Environment machine: Second tray unit (tray 2) Your machine must be installed in the following Additional RAM (256 MB or 512 MB) environment: ...
Overview of Machine Installation Space Names of Components Install your machine on a flat surface that is wide enough to locate the machine. Allow for enough room around your machine according to the images below. Top view 20 cm 60 cm 100 cm Name...
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Overview of Machine Internal part of the connector cover Name Name Bracket Expansion memory slot Fuser unit USB interface connection Toner cartridge (Y: yellow) SD memory card slot (for MC561dn only) Toner cartridge (M: magenta) Network interface connection Toner cartridge (C: cyan) Toner cartridge (K: black) Image drum unit LED head (four heads)
Installing Your Machine Installing Your Machine This section explains how to unpack your machine and how to turn it on and off. Remove the protection tapes (2) at the Unpacking Your Machine tome and sides of your machine to take out cushioning materials (3).
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Installing Your Machine Open the document glass cover. Press the top cover open button (8) and open the top cover. Remove the protection tapes (6). Remove the protective sheets (9). Close the document glass cover. Open the scanner unit. Remove the orange stopper (11) while pressing the blue lever of the fuser unit (10) in the direction of the arrow.
Installing Your Machine While pushing the right side of the toner Note cartridge, quickly slide the blue lock (12) If the power supply is unstable, use a voltage regulator. to the left side to lock it. The maximum power consumption of this machine is Slide the locks on all 4 toner cartridges.
Installing Your Machine Turning On Your Machine Turning Off Your Machine Be sure to follow the procedure below every time Check that the power switch is off <O>. you turn off the machine. It is the status where the power is turned off. Press the <SETTING>...
Installing Your Machine When the screen prompting you to turn Memo off the power switch appears, press the By factory default, the time interval to enter the power <O> (off) side of the power switch to saving mode is set to 30 minutes. You can change the time turn off the power switch.
Installing Options Installing Options This section explains how to install options on your machine. The following options are available: Second tray unit Additional RAM (256 MB or 512 MB) 16 GB SD memory card (MC561dn only) Note ...
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"Connecting to a Computer" P. 30. For Windows PCL/PCL XPS Driver Click [Start] > [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the OKI MC561 icon and select [Printer properties]. (If you have installed multiple printer drivers, select [Printer properties] >[OKI MC561(PCL)] or [OKI MC561(PCL XPS)]).
Your machine supports 256 MB and 512 MB RAM. Note For Mac OS X PS Driver Use only genuine Oki Data products. The performance (Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.4.11) cannot be guaranteed when using other products. Memo Memo ...
Note Attach the connector cover. Use only genuine Oki Data products. The performance cannot be guaranteed when using other products. Plug the AC cable into your machine, and You can not use the SD memory cards with the protection switch for wrong overwriting with locked.
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Installing Options Push the internal SD memory card and remove it from the SD memory card slot. Insert the 16 GB SD memory card into the SD memory card slot. Attach the bracket and then tighten the screw in the right direction. Plug the Ethernet cable and USB cable into the machine.
Operator Panel Operator Panel This section explains the names and functions of components on the operator panel and how to enter text. 12 14 Name Function Display screen Displays operating instructions and the status of the machine. Main function keys Switches functions.
Operator Panel Name Function <RIGHT> key Proceeds to the next screen. Shifts the highlighted selection to the right while an item is selected or characters are entered. <OK> key Confirms the highlighted item. Selects an item to be checked. <BACK>...
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Operator Panel Entering Text Using the Ten-key Pad You can also use the ten-key pad to enter alphanumeric characters and symbols in the Press to select the character entry screen. you want, and then press You can enter the numbers labeled on each key, as well as the other characters by pressing the keys repeatedly.
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Operator Panel Using QWERTY Keyboard Deleting the Entered Text (MC561dn only) You can also use the QWERTY keyboard to enter You can delete text in the text field in the alphanumeric characters and symbols in the following ways. entry screen. ...
Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer This section explains how to connect your machine to a computer and install a printer and fax driver. Connecting method You can select either of the following connection methods: "Network Connection" P. 31 ...
Connecting to a Computer Hook the Ethernet cable on the hook (3) Network Connection of the machine. Do the following procedure to connect your machine to a computer via network. Connecting an Ethernet Cable Be sure to connect your machine to a network Attach the side cover.
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Connecting to a Computer Install a printer and fax driver Enter the administrator password. (for Windows) The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Select [Complete], and press To complete the network connection with a Windows computer, first set IP addresses for the Press the and [Network Setting], machine, and then install a printer and fax driver...
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Connecting to a Computer Next, install the printer and fax driver into the Click [Next]. computer. Ensure that your machine and the computer are turned on and connected, and then insert the "Software CD-ROM" into the computer. Reference "Connecting an Ethernet Cable" P. 31 Click [Run setup.exe] after [Auto Play] is displayed.
Enter the administrator password. displayed. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Right-click the OKI MC561 icon and select one of the menu item, and then check that all the printer Select [Complete], and press drivers installed are displayed in the submenu.
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Click [Print & Fax]. Click [+]. Note If [OKI MC561(PS)] is not correctly displayed in [Kind], click [-] to remove your machine from [Print & Fax] and then redo the procedure from steps 7 to Close [Print & Fax].
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The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Insert "Software CD-ROM" in the Select [Complete], and press computer. Press the to select [User Install], Double-click the [OKI] icon on the and press desktop. Press the to select [Power Save], and press - 36 -...
Select the machine from the list. Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". c) Select [Oki] from [Printer Model] and then select [OKI MC561(PS)] from the Select [Complete], and press driver list. Click [Add].
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Insert "Software CD-ROM" into the [Print Using]. computer. The name of your machine is displayed with the format of "OKI-MC561- (the last six digits of the Double-click the [OKI] icon on the MAC address)". desktop. Double-click [Driver] folder > [Printer] folder >...
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Press the <SETTING> key on the Insert "Software CD-ROM" into the operator panel. computer. Press the to select [Admin Setup], Double-click the [OKI] icon on the and press desktop. Enter the administrator password. Double-click [Driver] folder > [Printer] The factory default password is "aaaaaa".
[Format for]. check that [OKI MC561(PS)] is displayed in [Print Using]. The name of your machine is displayed with the format of "OKI-MC561- (the last six digits of the MAC address)". Click [OK]. Remove "Software CD-ROM" from the computer.
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Connecting to a Computer Plug one end of the USB able into the Installing a Printer Driver (For USB interface connector (2) on the back Windows) of the machine. Note You must be logged in as an administrator to complete this procedure.
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Connecting to a Computer Click [Next]. Check that the OKI MC561 icon is displayed. Right-click the OKI MC561 icon and select one of the menu item, and then check that all the printer drivers installed are displayed in the submenu. Installation starts.
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[USB] is already displayed, select it and click [Delete], and then click [Add]. Note If [OKI MC561(PS)] is not correctly displayed, click [-] to remove your machine from [Printers] and then redo the procedure from steps 8 to 10.
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[Print Using]. For Mac OS X 10.3.9, set as follows. a) Select [USB] from the pop-up menu. b) Select the machine from the list. c) Select [OKi] from [Printer Model] and then select [OKI MC561(PS)] from the driver list. Click [Add].
Configuring the Network Settings Configuring the Network Settings This section describes the setup required for using Scan To E-mail, ScanTo Network PC, Internet Fax functions. The above functions enable you to send scanned data to a computer via the network connection. To use them, you need to set up your machine and the computer to which you want to send scanned data.
Configuring the Network Settings Checking the Common Setup Setting Up Scan To E-mail and Information Internet Fax Check the common setup information for Scan To The Scan To E-mail and Internet Fax functions E-mail, Scan To Network PC and Internet Fax, enable you to send scanned images as an and fill in the corresponding columns of the attached file of an e-mail to the specified e-mail...
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Configuring the Network Settings Setting the E-mail Address for Your On the [General] tab, enter the contents Machine of [Name] and [E-mail address] in B-9 and B-10 of the Setup Information Form. When sending data scanned from the machine by an e-mail, the e-mail address for the machine is necessary.According to the following procedure, set the e-mail address of the machine and enter...
Configuring the Network Settings Select [Enter] and then press Setting Up Scan To Network Press the and then enter the information in B-1. The Scan To Network PC function enables you to Select [Enter] and then press send and save scanned images to the "shared folder"...
Configuring the Network Settings Select the [Computer Name] tab and Determining the Names of the Items then click [Change]. Required for Scan To Network PC Enter the name in [Computer Name] in Determine the names of the following items and C-1 of the Setup Information Form.
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Configuring the Network Settings Ensure that [Standard user] is Select the user account created in step 5 selected, and then click [Create from the drop down box, and then click Account]. [Add]. Click the icon of the user account created in step 5.
Configuring the Network Settings Enter the value in C-2 in the entry field Select [Limited] and click [Create and then click [OK]. Account]. Select the user added in step 13 and select the [Allow] check box for [Full Control], and then click [OK]. Click the icon of the user account created in step 5.
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Configuring the Network Settings Click [If you understand the security Select the [Share this folder on the risks but want to share files without network] and [Allow network users running the wizard, click here.]. to change my files] check box, and then click [OK].
Configuring the Network Settings For Windows Server 2003/ Win- Create a new folder on the computer dows 2000 with the name entered in C-5. Memo Memo It is recommended to create a folder in the local drive The items here may differ depending on the edition you (C drive or D drive), not on the desktop, [My are using.
Configuring the Network Settings For Windows 2000, select the user Click [+]. account created in step 4 and then click [Add]. Select [Standard] from [New Check that the user account added in the Account]. step 13 is displayed in the following list, and then click [OK].
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Configuring the Network Settings From the Apple menu, select [System Click the triangle button at the right side Preferences]. of the user added in the step 17 and select [Read & Write]. Click [Share]. Check the check box of [File Sharing]. Click [Options].
Configuring the Network Settings Click [Accounts]. From the Apple menu, select [System Preferences]. Click [Click the key to change] at the bottom left of the screen and enter the Click [Share]. administrator's password. Then, click Check the checkbox of [Windows [OK].
Configuring the Network Settings Press the to select [Profile] and then Press the to select [Password] and press then press Enter the value of C-3. Select [Enter] and then press Press the to select [File Name] and then press Press the to select the profile number you want to register and then press Enter the information in C-6.
Configuring the Network Settings Press the to select the item you want to modify and then press Modify the item. Select [Enter] and then press If you want to modify more than one item, repeat steps 5 and 7. Press to register the settings.
Basic Settings for Faxing Basic Settings for Faxing This section explains basic settings for faxing. Be sure to configure the following settings before you transmit faxes. Connecting to the public line Connecting a Telephone Line (Connecting for Fax and Telephone) Depending on your environment, a method to connect a telephone line is different.
Basic Settings for Faxing Other cases Connecting CS tuner or Digital television Plug the supplied telephone cable (1) connected Connecting to the ADSL environ- to the public line (analog) into the LINE ment connection (2) of your machine. Plug the supplied telephone cable (1) connected Remove the telephone connector cover.
Basic Settings for Faxing Connecting as a internal telephone Press the to select the appropriate Plug the telephone cable (1) connected to a time zone and then press control device including PBX, etc. into the LINE connection (2) of your machine. Press the to select [Manual] and then press...
Basic Settings for Faxing Press to select the [Fax Number] Press , select [MF (Tone)/DP entry box. (Pulse)], and then press Enter the fax number of your machine Press , select Dial Type, and then with the numerical keypad. press Press the until the top screen is...
Loading Paper and Documents Loading Paper and Documents This section explains the specifications for paper and document, and how to load them. Paper Supported Paper Types For high-quality printing and to avoid printing problems, be sure to use the supported paper types. Please use digital photo print paper.
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Loading Paper and Documents Paper Type Paper Size mm (inch) Paper Weight Envelope Monarch 98.4 x 190.5 Envelopes should be 24lb paper, and flap (3.875 x 7.5) parts of envelopes should be folded Com-9 98.4 x 225.4 (3.875 x 8.875) Com-10 104.8 x 241.3 (4.125 x 9.5)
Loading Paper and Documents Unsupported Paper Types Storing Paper Avoid using the following types of paper. Using Store paper in the following conditions to these types of paper may cause paper jams or maintain quality: malfunctions. Inside a cabinet or other dry and dark place ...
Loading Paper and Documents Loading Paper Your machine has two built-in trays (tray 1 and the MP tray) and an optional tray (tray 2).Refer to the list below to check the supported paper and capacities of each tray. Note Duplex printing can not be performed on paper indicated by an "*". Supported paper Tray Paper capacity...
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Loading Paper and Documents Supported paper Tray Paper capacity Paper weight size MP Tray A4 100 sheets Light A5 (when paper weight is 80 (64 to 74 g/m B5 Medium Light A6* 10 envelopes (75 to 82 g/m ...
Loading Paper and Documents Loading Paper on the MP Tray Flex paper back and forth, and then fan it. Straighten the edges of the paper The following procedure explains how to load paper on the MP tray. stack on a level surface. Open the MP tray.
Loading Paper and Documents Configuring the Tray Settings Insert the paper with the print side face up until its edge touches the paper feed After you load paper in tray 1, tray 2 (optional), or the MP tray, you need to register the loaded entrance.
Loading Paper and Documents Registering Custom Sizes Paper Output To load custom size paper, you need to register the width and length of the paper before printing. Your machine outputs to the facedown or faceup The range of the sizes you can set differs stacker.
Loading Paper and Documents Using the Faceup Stacker Documents Delivers paper with the print side face up. You can use the auto document feeder (ADF) or Note the document glass to load documents for The faceup stacker is not available in duplex printing. copying, scanning or faxing.
Loading Paper and Documents Loading Documents Adjust the document guides to the width of your documents. Scanner Scannable Paper Paper type size capacity weight A4 50 sheets 60 to 105 A5 (80 g/m B5 A6 ...
Printing Configuration Printing Configuration This section explains how to print the Configuration on which you can check the detailed information of your machine, such as the settings and status of your machine. Printing Procedure Press the <SETTING> key on the operator panel.
2. Copying This chapter explains the basic operation and settings for your machine's copy function. Basic Operation This section explains how to start and cancel copy job. Starting a Copy Job Canceling a Copy Job in Progress Press the <COPY> key on the operator panel to open the copy standby screen.
Configuring Copy Settings Configuring Copy Settings You can change the copy settings to alter the output to suit your needs. Each setting can be configured from the [Change Settings] menu on the copy standby screen. Perform the following procedures at step 3 of "Starting a Copy Job" P. 74 described above. Reference ...
Configuring Copy Settings Press the until the start screen is Changing Image Orientation displayed. of Document (Direction) Memo Setting the [Paper Tray] to [Automatic] will You can select [Portrait] or [Landscape] for the automatically set [Enlarge/Reduce] to [100%]. When document's orientation.
Configuring Copy Settings When the [Please set next document] Enter the zoom ratio from 25 to 400% screen is displayed, place the next using the ten-key pad and then press document in the ADF or on the document - You can set the ratio in 1% increments. glass.
Configuring Copy Settings Short-Edge Binding Press the to select the desired density and then press Copies your document to be bound along the short edge of the paper. Settable Density Values: *indicates the factory default. Memo [0] is the standard value. To darken the document image, select [+1], [+2] or [+3] (most dense).
Configuring Copy Settings Press the to select the desired Adjusting the Background value and then press Removal Settable Resolution: You can turn off the background erasing for Normal* Extra fine documents or adjust the copy density from 6 *indicates the factory default. levels.
3. Faxing and Internet Faxing This chapter explains basic settings and operations for faxing and internet faxing and operations on managing the phone book. Basic Procedure for Faxing This section explains basic operations for transmitting faxes. You need to configure the initial settings before using the fax function.
Basic Procedure for Faxing Enter "Pause" and "#" by pressing <#> on the Specifying a Destination ten-key pad. When you press <#>, you toggle between "P" and "#". You can specify a destination in the following six Pause ways: Pauses two seconds when dialing.
Basic Procedure for Faxing Using Transmission and Reception Deleting Specified Destinations History Select the specified destination on the You can select a destination from the 50 most fax start screen by pressing and then recent transmissions or receptions. press Press the to select [Tx History] or [Rx History] and then press Press the...
Configuring Fax Settings Configuring Fax Settings You can configure the fax settings to alter the output to suit your needs. Each setting can be configured from the [Fax Functions] menu on the fax start screen. Perform the following procedures at step 6 of "Sending a Fax" P. 80 described above. Changing Scan Size (Scan Size) Adjusting Density (Density) You can select the appropriate scan size for your...
Checking and Canceling Fax Transmission Checking and Canceling Fax Transmission This section explains how to check or cancel fax jobs. Make sure that [Fax] is selected and Canceling Fax Transmission then press to the fax start screen. You can cancel a job that is being transmitted as long as the message indicating the job has been completed has not appeared.
Machine Behavior in Fax Reception Machine Behavior in Fax Reception This section explains how to set the reception mode and how your machine behaves when receiving and printing faxes. Specifying Reception Mode Reception Behavior Depending on your environment of the machine, The machine behavior differs depending on the specified reception mode.
Machine Behavior in Fax Reception If you want to receive a fax, Printing Received Faxes press If you keep picking up the handset, you can talk to The machine automatically prints out the received the sender after receiving faxes. fax.
Machine Behavior in Fax Reception When Unable to Print Received Faxes When the machine cannot print received faxes due to a lack of paper or paper jams, it stores the received fax data temporarily in memory. When the problem is resolved, it starts printing automatically.
Phone Book Phone Book This section explains how to register fax numbers in the phone book, and how to edit or delete registered numbers. In the phone book, you can set frequently used numbers to speed dial and also create groups of numbers to which you can broadcast faxes.
Phone Book Press the to select a group number Repeat steps 4 to 11 in "Registering and and then press Editing" P. 88. The fax number is automatically entered. You do not have to enter it manually. Deleting Press the <SETTING> key on the Make sure that [Register] is selected operator panel.
Phone Book Press the to select [Delete] and then press Press the to select [Yes] and then press Memo You cannot delete an entry which is specified as a reserved fax job or for the auto deliver function. One-Touch Key Pad The speed dials no.1 to 16 are automatically registered to the one-touch key pad.
Basic Procedure for Internet Faxing Basic Procedure for Internet Faxing This section explains basic operations for transmitting internet faxes. The internet fax function allows you to transmit fax data as a file attached to an e-mail. A document is scanned and converted to a TIFF file.
Basic Procedure for Internet Faxing Using the Transmission History Specifying a Destination You can select a destination from transmission You can specify a destination in the following five histories. ways: Using the address book Note Using a group ...
Basic Procedure for Internet Faxing Using LDAP Search Check that [Search Method] is selected and press You can search for a destination that is on the Select either [OR] or [AND] and press LDAP server. You can select either [Simple Search] or Press , select [User name], and then [Advanced Search] for the method of...
Basic Procedure for Internet Faxing Make sure that [Close the list] is Press the to select the destination you selected and then press want to change and then press The check box is selected. You can select multiple Deleting a Destination addresses.
4. Scanning This chapter explains the basic operation and settings for your machine's scanning functions. Installing Scanner Drivers (TWAIN/WIA Driver) This section explains the procedure to install the scanner driver. Before using scan function, install the scanner driver. You can install TWAIN driver and WIA (Windows only) driver at the same time. If you want to use the network scan function, follow the installation procedure below and register the information of your computer and then install the scanner driver.
For Mac OS X Ensure that your machine and the computer are turned on and connected, and then insert the "Software CD-ROM" into the computer. Double-click [OKI] on the desk top. Double-click [Drivers] > [Scanner (TWAIN)] > [MC351_MC361_MC561 TWAIN]. - 96 -...
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Installing Scanner Drivers (TWAIN/WIA Driver) Click [Continue]. Click [Agree]. Click [Install]. Change Install If necessary, click [ Location ] to specify the location to install the Click [Continue]. driver. Read the information displayed and then Enter the administrator's name and click [Continue].
Scanning Methods Scanning Methods This section explains the basic operation of the scan function. In scan mode, you can use five scan functions, scan to e-mail, scan to USB memory, scan to network computer, scan to local computer and PC scan.
Scanning Methods When you have selected all the When you have selected all the destinations, press the destinations, press the Make sure that [Complete] is selected Make sure that [Complete] is selected and then press and then press Press the to return to start screen.
Scanning Methods Scan to USB Memory Scan to Network PC You can save the scanned document in a USB You can send a scanned document to a server on memory. the network. The document is scanned and converted to a PDF, JPEG, TIFF, or XPS file.
Scanning Methods Press the to select [Select An Scan to Local PC Application] and then press You can save the scanned data into your local Press the to select where to send the computer. scanned document and then press When you press the , the scan OLOR job starts and the ActKey utility and the TWAIN...
For details on how to install a scanner driver, refer to Network]. "Installing Scanner Drivers (TWAIN/WIA Driver)" P. 95. - If you select [OKI MC351_361_561 Twain], Simple Scan Mode proceed to the step 9. - If you select [OKI MC351_361_561 Twain Network] and the network scan is the second or ...
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Select [Import] from [File] to select Select [Quit Photoshop] from [OKI MC351_361_561 Twain [Photoshop]. Network]. If you select [OKI MC351_361_561 Twain Secure Scan Mode (For Network Network] and the network scan is the second or Connection) more scanning, proceed to the step 13.
[From USB Interface] and then press Press OLOR Start Adobe Photoshop CS3 on your computer. Select [Import] from [File] to select [OKI MC351_361_561 Twain Network]. Click a scan button. Scanning starts. Select [Quit Photoshop] from [Photoshop]. Canceling the Current Scan Job Scanning will stop while the message saying that the document is being read is displayed.
Registering Address Book Registering Address Book This section explains how to register and deleted the address book and group list. You can register e-mails to the address book and create groups for broadcasting messages. The Address Book and the Group List can be used to specify the destination in Scan to e-mail and internet fax functions.
Registering Address Book Deleting Group List Press the <SETTING> key. You can create up to 20 groups of e-mail addresses. Press the to select [Address Book] Registering and Editing and then press Press the to select [E-mail Group] Reference and then press ...
Registering Network Scan Destinations Registering Network Scan Destinations This section explains how to register a PC connected to the Network. You can register locations on a network to which you can scan documents. Memo You can also register network-connected PCs with ActKey in Network Configuration. You can register network-connected PCs with Network Configuration, however, you cannot edit or delete them.
5. Using as a Printer This chapter describes how to print documents from a computer or USB memory. Printing from a Computer This section explains how to print from a computer. Memo This section uses Wordpad in Windows and TextEdit in Mac OS X as examples. The display and procedure may differ according to the operating system, the applications, and the version of the printer driver you are using.
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Printing from a Computer For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Select the [Paper/Quality] tab. Select a tray from [Paper Source]. From the [File] menu, select [Page Setup]. Select the printer you want to use from [Format For]. Click [Advanced]. Select a paper size from [Paper Size] Click [Paper Size] and select a paper and then click [OK].
Printing from a Computer Click [Print]. Memo For general use, [Printer Setting] suffices for a paper weight. When you select [Printer Setting], the paper weight setting configured on the equipment setting menu at the operator panel of the machine is applied. Reference ...
Printing From USB Memory Printing From USB Memory This section explains how to print from the USB memory. Inserting the USB memory into the machine, you can print the document stored in it directly. Note Not all USB memory products are guaranteed to work. (USB memory with security functions is not supported.) ...
Printing From USB Memory Doing Duplex Printing (Duplex) Remove the USB memory from the port after a message is displayed indicating that it is OK to remove the USB memory. You can make 1-sided (simplex) or 2-sided (duplex) printouts. Configuring Print Settings Note ...
Printing From USB Memory Press the to select [Fit] and then press Press the to select [ON] for matching the paper size or [OFF] for not resizing the page size and then press Press the to return to the start screen. Canceling a Print Job You can cancel a print job from the USB memory by pressing the <STOP>...
6. User Authentication and Access Control This chapter explains the user authentication and access control functions. About User Authentication and Access Control The user authentication and access control functions allow you to limit the functions available to each user. If the access control is enabled, the user authentication is required before using the machine. If the authentication succeeds, functions specified in advanced can be only used.
Authentication by PIN Authentication by PIN This section explains how to enable the access control using the authentication by PIN and how to operate when the access control is enabled. Registering a PIN Operation When PIN Authentication Is Enabled Before enabling the user authentication and access control, be sure to register a PIN for each user.
Put the Software CD-ROM into the [Yes]. (Click [Continue] for Windows Vista.) computer. Select the printer driver you want in Double click on the [OKI] icon on your [Driver]. desktop. Select the [Tab] check box and then Double-click on [Utility].
[Change]. Click [OK]. From the [File] menu, select [Close]. Click [Start] and select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the OKI MC561 icon and select [Printer properties] > [OKI MC561(*)]. Select the [Print Control] tab. Enter the user name in [User Name] and the PIN in [Job Account ID].
Authentication by User Name and Password Authentication by User Name and Password This section explains how to enable the access control using the authentication by the user name and password and how to operate when the access control is enabled. Press the until the message of "Access Registering User Name and...
Authentication by User Name and Password Enter the user name in [Username] and Press the on the confirmation the password in [Password] respectively. screen to select [Yes] and then press Clicking [Use Windows Login] automatically enters your login name on Windows. Memo ...
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Authentication by User Name and Password Faxing From a Computer (For Windows Only) Memo This procedure uses NotePad as an example. The procedures and menus may differ depending on the OS you use. Open the file you want to fax. From the [File] menu, select [Print].
7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to the problems you may encounter while operating your machine. Paper Jams This section explains how to clear paper jams. Reference For details on the location of each component of the machine, refer to "Cleaning Your Machine" on P. 168. ...
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Paper Jams Hold the blue handles (2) of the image Insert your finger into the blue lock lever drum unit with both hands and lift it out (5) on the both sides of the belt unit, and of the machine, and then place it on a pull the lock lever to take the belt unit flat surface.
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Paper Jams Hold the blue lock lever (5) on the both Hold the blue handles (2) of the image sides of the belt unit with both hands and drum unit with both hands and place it into place it in the machine. the machine so that the K toner cartridge can be positioned in the front (8).
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Paper Jams Error Code 380, 381, 382, 385, 389 Remove any jammed paper in the direction of the arrow. Remove any documents from the document tray if any. Open the scanner unit. Press the top cover open button (1) and open the top cover.
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Paper Jams Error Code 390 Open the transparent cover (3) inside the machine and remove the paper. Remove any documents from the document tray if any. Open the scanner unit. Press the top cover open button (1) and open the top cover. Hold the blue (2) handles of the image drum unit with both hands and lift it out Hold the blue handles (2) of the image...
Paper Jams Error Code 391, 392 Close the scanner unit. Document Jam Occurred Error Code 391 indicates an error in Tray1 and Error Code 392 indicates a paper jam in Tray2. When you can see the document In Memo the Duplex Paper Path ...
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Paper Jams Hold jammed document by the top edge, and gently pull it out. If the edge of the document can been seen under the paper guide (1), lift the paper guide and then pull out the document. If the edge of the document cannot be seen in the ADF, lift the document tray (2) and then pull out the document.
Replace it the K toner cartridge. Please see Help for details. %COLOR% Toner Cartridge Region Blinks The toner cartridge is not a genuine Oki toner Mismatch: %ERRCODE% cartridge and may damage your machine. Use a genuine Oki toner cartridge for the indicated color.
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Please see Help for details. 622 : C 623 : K Non Genuine %COLOR% Toner cartridge. Lights up The toner cartridge is not a genuine Oki toner cartridge and may damage your machine. Use a genuine Oki toner cartridge for the indicated color.
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Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code Please change Belt Unit. : 356 Blinks The belt unit is at the end of its life. Replace it with a new belt unit. Please see Help for details. Please change Belt Unit. Lights up The belt unit is at the end of its life.
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Blinks Failed to write message data to be uploaded. Message Data Write Error : %CODE%. Contact Oki Data's customer support center. Please see Help for details. Please check %COLOR% Toner cartridge. Lights up Something is wrong with the toner sensor of the indicated color during printing.
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Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code Please check %COLOR% Toner cartridge. : Blinks The toner cartridge of the indicated color is not %ERRCODE% locked properly. Check the lock lever is properly slid to the left. 544 : Y 545 : M Please see Help for details.
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Restart the device. Blinks An error occurred in the device. %ERRCODE%: Error Turn the machine off and then on again. If the error is not resolved, contact Oki Data's customer support center. Inspection is required. Blinks An error occurred in the device.
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Error Messages Error Messages for Copying The following messages are displayed on the display screen of the operator panel while using the copy function. Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code Off Line Mode. Lights up The machine is off line and cannot start a copy job.
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Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code Memory Overflow. Blinks The memory overflowed while receiving PC fax data. Ensure the memory capacity by any of the Please see Help for details. following operations. if the time specification for fax transmission is to close set, cancel it.
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Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code File Transmission Error Blinks A file transmission error occurred. Check the network configuration, cable connection and status, and the server status. Please see Help for details. to close E-mail Transmission Error Blinks An e-mail transmission error occurred. Check the network configuration, cable connection and status, and the server status.
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Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code Please check DNS settings. Blinks An error occurred while connecting to a DNS server, or the machine failed to obtain IP address. Please see Help for details. Check the network configuration, cable connection and status, and the server status.
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Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code Please change File Name. Blinks A file name was unauthorized by the server. Change the file name. If using an FTP server to save data with Scan Please see Help for details. to Network PC, there are some machines that cannot be connected correctly due to to close...
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Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code This PDF file is password-protected. Lights up This is a PDF file with the encryption function enabled. When printing an encrypted PDF file, open it in your computer and then print it. to close This PDF file can only be printed with Lights up This is a PDF file with the encryption function...
Error Messages Error <Status> Message Cause/Remedy code Access limitation error Blinks A color print job sent by a user who is not Monochrome printing was performed authorized for color printing is printed in Due to the color printing limitation. monochrome. Please see Help for details.
This section explains the troubles you may encounter while operating your machine and how to solve them. Unable to Print from a Computer Memo If the following information does not solve the trouble, contact Oki Data's customer support center. For troubles caused by an application, contact the manufacturer of the application. General Causes ...
Remedy Reference The machine is off line. Right-click the OKI MC561 icon and then select [See print jobs] (> [OKI MC561(*)] when multiple drivers are installed). In the dialog box, select the [Printer] menu and then clear the check of [Use Printer Offline].
Unable to Install a Printer Driver Successfully Memo If the following information does not solve the trouble, contact Oki Data's customer support center. For troubles caused by an application, contact the manufacturer of the application. USB Connection Problems ...
Other Troubles Restrictions on Each OS Restrictions on Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 R2/ Windows Server 2008 Item Symptom Cause/Remedy Printer drivers [Help] is not displayed. The [Help] function is not supported on PS printer drivers. The [User Account Control] When you launch an installer or utility, the [User Account dialog appears.
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Other Troubles Restrictions on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 Restrictions on Windows Firewall On Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows XP Service Pack 2, the Windows firewall functionality is enhanced. The following restrictions may apply to printer drivers and utilities. Memo ...
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Other Troubles Item Symptom Cause/Remedy Web Driver Unable to find a machine. If the [Don't allow exceptions] check box is Installer selected on the [General] tab of Windows Firewall, you cannot search for a machine in a segment that is connected to another router. Only machines within the same segment as the machine are the search target.
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Other Troubles Restrictions on Mac OS X 10.4 Item Symptom Cause/Remedy TWAIN driver Unable to scan by image capture In the image capture, if the computer is con- nected to the network, display the user inter- face of the TWAIN driver before using. To display the user interface of the TWAIN driver, after starting the image capture, select [Browse Devices] from the [Devices] menu...
Other Troubles Copying Troubles Memo If the following information does not solve your trouble, contact Oki Data's customer support center. Unable To Copy Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Unable to copy. Is the machine turned on? Turn on the machine.
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Other Troubles Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Unable to copy. Is the Continuous Scan mode on? Select [Scan completed] on the P.77 display screen. Is the machine off line? Press the <PRINT> key on the operator panel, and then select [On-Line/Off-Line].
[Copy] > [MP tray], and then check that [ON] or [ON (Prior)] is selected. Faxing Troubles Memo If the following information does not solve the trouble, contact Oki Data's customer support center. Unable to Send a Fax Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Unable to send a fax.
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Other Troubles Unable to Receive a Fax Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Unable to receive a fax. Did you specify the appropriate Check the reception mode P.85 reception mode? Is there paper in the tray? Load the paper. P.66 Is there a paper jam? Check the error message and P.121...
Other Troubles Scanning Troubles Memo If the following information does not solve the trouble, contact Oki Data's customer support center. Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Cannot start scan job. Is the machine turned on? Turn on the machine.
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Other Troubles Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Printed images are The LED heads are dirty. Wipe the LED heads with soft P.170 fading vertically. tissue paper. The toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge. P.161 The paper is unsuitable. Use supported paper.
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Other Troubles Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference White area of paper is The paper contains static Use paper stored in proper P.65 lightly stained. electricity. temperature and humidity conditions. The paper is too thick. Use thinner paper. The toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge.
Clean the ADF document glass. P.168 on the ADF document glass. Feeding Troubles Memo If the following information does not solve the trouble, contact Oki Data's customer support center. Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference The document is not The document jammed.
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Other Troubles Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference The paper often jams. The machine is inclined. Place the machine on a flat surface. Multiple sheets are fed The paper is too light or too heavy. Use the appropriate paper for the P.63 at once.
Other Troubles Machine Troubles Memo If the following information does not solve the trouble, contact Oki Data's customer support center. Symptom Point to check Remedy Reference Turned on the machine, The AC cable is unplugged. Turn off the machine and then plug but it stays "Off-Line".
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The machine was turned off for a The life of the battery may have such as the time setting long time or every day. ended. Contact Oki Data's have been erased. customer support center. Memory is insufficient. You have been launched Multiple Close the applications you are not applications.
Other Troubles When the Power Goes Out Machine Behavior When the power goes out, the machine behaves in the following way: Machine's Status Behavior During a call You can continue talking. During transmitting a fax The communication stops. When the electricity supply is restored, ...
Use only genuine Oki Data consumable items to ensure optimum quality. A service for a problem due to use of other consumable items other than genuine OKI consumables will cost you even in the charge-free warranty period or in the maintenance contract period.
Please exchange Model Type pages the toner cartridge as it may cause faults in the image drum unit. MC361dn Starter toner C, M, Y, K 1000 pages Procedure for Replacement cartridge Toner cartridge C, M, Y, K 2000 pages Toner cartridge...
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Replacing Consumable Items Identify an empty toner cartridge by its Unpack the replacement toner cartridge, label color (2). and gently shake it up and down, and from side to side. Memo The Shape of the K (black) toner cartridge is different from other cartridges.
Oki Data consumables. If you use consumables other than Oki Data original ones and a fault occurs, dealing with it will be charged for, Replacing the Image Drum Unit regardless of whether it is in the free fault service period.
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Replacing Consumable Items Press the top cover open button (1) and image drum before use. Do not re-install your old toner cartridges at this time. open the top cover. Possible to get CAUTION burned. The fuser unit is extremely hot. Do not touch it. Hold the blue handles (5) of the new replacement image drum unit with both hands and place it into the machine so...
Replacing Consumable Items Close the scanner unit. Press the top cover open button (1) and open the top cover. Memo If you dispose of a toner cartridge by necessity, put it in a polyethylene bag or something and then dispose of it in Possible to get accordance with your municipality's ordinances or guidelines.
Replacing Consumable Items Turn the lock levers (3) on each side of Hold the blue handles (2) of the image the belt unit toward you, hold the lock drum unit with both hands and place it into levers with both hands and then remove the machine so that the K toner cartridge the belt unit.
Replacing Consumable Items Replacement Procedure Hold the fuser unit handle (3) and lift the fuser unit out of the machine. Note Do not expose the image drum unit to direct sunlight or very bright interior light (approximately more than 1500lux).
Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Your Machine This section explains how to clean each part of your machine. Cleaning the Surface of the Cleaning Document Feeding Machine Rollers in the ADF If the document feeding rollers in the ADF are Note contaminated with ink, toner particles or paper ...
Cleaning Your Machine For MP Tray Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers Open the MP tray. Clean the paper feed rollers if paper jams occur frequently. For Tray 1 and Tray 2 Memo The following images use tray 1 as an example, but the same procedure applies to tray 2.
Cleaning Your Machine Lightly wipe the lenses (2) of the LED Cleaning LED Heads heads with soft tissue paper. Clean the LED heads if vertical white lines appear, images are fading vertically, or the periphery of letters is smudged in the printouts. Dirt on the LED heads may also cause paper jams.
Moving Your Machine Moving Your Machine This section explains how to move or transport your machine. Remove any paper from the paper trays. Moving Your Machine Open the scanner unit. Press the top cover open button (1) and It may cause injury. CAUTION open the top cover.
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Moving Your Machine Secure the four toner cartridges to the Remove the optional second tray unit image drum unit with vinyl tape. from the main unit if it is installed. Remove the lock parts and lift your machine, and then remove the second tray unit. Hold the blue handles of the image drum unit (2) with both hands and place it into the machine so that the K toner cartridge...
Idle MC361dn/MC561dn : 100 W Peak MC361dn/MC561dn : 1170 W Sleep mode MC361dn/MC561dn : Less than 1.5 W Power save mode MC361dn/MC561dn : Less than 20 W Operating condition Operating Temperature : 10 to 32°C, humidity : 20 to 80% RH ...
Specifications MC361dn MC561dn Supported OS Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.6 Please refer to the operating environment. Copier Specifications MC361dn MC561dn...
Specifications Internet Fax Specifications MC361dn MC561dn Communication SMTP, POP3, MIME protocol File format TIFF Scanner Specifications MC361dn MC561dn Scanner type Document Glass with ADF function Image sensor Color CIS Light source Document 60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb)
Specifications Scan To USB Memory Specifications MC361dn MC561dn Connectivity interface USB2.0 Host IF Storage device USB memory (Up to 32 GB) Not all USB memory products are guaranteed to work. Supported file system FAT12, FAT (FAT16), FAT32 File format...
Specifications MC361dn MC561dn Feeding method Automatic feeding from the tray 1, MP tray and tray 2 (optional), Manual feeding from MP tray Paper loading capacity Tray 1 250 sheets of Standard paper /80 g/m , total thickness 25mm or lower.
If you use consumables other than original Oki Data ones, the print quality may start to decrease and the full performance may not be realized. If you use consumables other than Oki original ones and a fault occurs, dealing with it will be charged for, regardless of whether it is in the free fault service period....
Displays the printer setting screen For Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 Click [Start], and select [Control Panel] > [Printer]. Right-click on the OKI MC561 icon, and select [Printing Preferences]. For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 Click [Start], and select [Printers and Faxes].