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  • Page 1 Pro1040/Pro1050 Windows PS Printer Driver User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Reading The Manual

    ⿟ Reading the Manual Symbols Note z These are cautions and restrictions for the correct operation of the device. Make sure to read to avoid misoperation. Memo z These are references and information that are useful when using the device. We recommend reading them. Reference z These are the reference pages.

  • Page 3: Illustrations

    Depending on the OS, model, and version you are using, descriptions in this manual may differ from what you actually encounter. Trademarks OKI is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ⿟ Table of Contents Reading the Manual .................2 Symbols ........................2 Keys, Buttons, and Symbols ..................2 Illustrations ......................3 Screens ........................3 Inscriptions ......................3 Trademarks ......................3 Paper Settings ..............7 Printing on Various Papers ................8 Usable Media Types ....................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Using Computer Fonts ..................... 44 Other Print Functions ................45 Specifying the Page Order ..................45 Overlaying Stamps for Printing (Watermarks) ............. 45 Collating Printed Output (Sorted Printing) ..............46 Printing a Mirror Image .................... 47 Printing Registered Forms (Print Overlay) ..............47 Outputting to a File Without Printing ................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) ................. 69 Using Illustrator ...................... 69 Using Photoshop ..................... 70 Troubleshooting ..............73 Printer Driver Malfunctions ..............74 Trouble when setting up printing ................74 - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Paper Settings

    Paper Settings Printing on Various Papers …………… 8 Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver ……………… 11 Note z The examples in this chapter use Windows WordPad for explanations. Depending on the application, the screens and operations procedures may differ. z For detailed explanations of the printer driver setup items, see “Online Help”.

  • Page 8: Printing On Various Papers

    For high-quality printing it is necessary to use paper that satisfies conditions regarding quality, thickness, paper finish, etc. If printing on paper not recommended by OKI, thoroughly test the print quality and paper traveling performance, etc., and check that there are no impediments before use.
  • Page 9 Printing on Various Papers z Die-cut labels that are used in Gap Mode must satisfy the following conditions. The transparency of the label part (including both the label and the label liner) must be below 25%. The liners must be within a range of 10% to 45% transparent. However, the transparency of the liners must be more than 1.8 times the transparency of the label part.

  • Page 10: Storing Media

    Printing on Various Papers Storing Media Improper paper storage can cause absorption of moisture, discoloration, and warping. Note that printing on such paper can adversely affect print quality, feeding, etc. Leave packages of media unopened until you are actually ready to use them.

  • Page 11: Registering A Desired Paper Size With The Printer Driver

    Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver ⿟ Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] Select a Media Weight to match the in [Windows System]. paper thickness. Memo Click [View devices and printers]. z If you are unsure of the paper thickness, select [Medium Light].

  • Page 12: Using The Printer Driver To Fine-Tune The Print Position

    Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver Using the Printer Driver Memo to Fine-tune the Print z A blank piece of paper may be inserted after cut Position pages if the paper length, label length, or black mark interval is less than 4 inches. Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] Note in [Windows System].
  • Page 13 Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver Use the [Registered user-defined paper] Open the file to be printed. list to select the paper whose print position you want to correct. Specify the paper size, and then print. Memo z If the paper you want to use is not in the list, select [New paper] and add it.

  • Page 14: Using The Printer Driver To Fine-Tune The Cut Position

    Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver Using the Printer Driver to Use the [Registered user-defined paper] list to select the paper whose cut Fine-tune the Cut Position position you want to correct. Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] Memo in [Windows System].
  • Page 15 Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver Click [OK] or [Close] as many times as necessary to exit the “Printing preferences” screen. Open the file to be printed. Specify the paper size, and then print. - 15 -...
  • Page 16 Registering a Desired Paper Size with the Printer Driver - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Printing

    Printing Preparing Paper ………………………… 18 Loading Media …………………………… 20 Calibrating the Sensor ………………… 26 Detecting the Interval between Pages ……………………………………… 33 Printing …………………………………… 34 Canceling a Print Job ………………… 35 Note z The examples in this chapter use Windows WordPad for explanations. Depending on the application, the screens and operations procedures may differ.

  • Page 18: Preparing Paper

    Preparing Paper ⿟ Preparing Paper This section describes how to load paper onto the holder of the unwinder. For paper sizes and types that can be loaded onto the unwinder, see “Roll Paper Specifications” (P.8). Remove the paper from the packaging. Check the leading edge of the paper and cut it off straight.
  • Page 19 Preparing Paper z Die-cut label paper (no black marks) 1.2 to 6.5 mm (0.0472 to 0.2559 inches) Length of leading liner when paper is loaded z Die-cut label paper (with black marks) 1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0472 to 0.1575 inches) Length of leading margin when paper is loaded - 19 -...

  • Page 20: Loading Media

    Loading Media ⿟ Loading Media Load the paper onto the Unwinder. For paper sizes and types that can be loaded on the Unwinder, see “Roll Paper Specifications” (P.8). Note z When setting roll paper, be careful not to drop it. As roll paper is heavy, when you drop it, there is a risk of injury. z If you drop roll paper, it may roll on the floor and cause injury to the people around.
  • Page 21 Loading Media Slide roll paper onto the Roll Paper Aligning the Flange with the Roll Paper Holder shaft as far as it will go. Holder shaft as shown in the illustration, attach the Flange. Slide the Flange as far as it will go in accordance with the roll paper width.
  • Page 22 Loading Media Close the Flange Locking Lever. Lower the Unwinder Cover Open Lever to open the Unwinder Cover. Open the Unwinder Cover manually in the direction indicated by the arrow until it locks. Note z After loading roll paper, take care not to rest your body weight on the top of the Roll Paper Holder shaft.
  • Page 23 Loading Media Before loading the paper, rotate the Roll Pass paper below the Tension Bar and Paper Guide Adjustment Knob clockwise F0 Roller, and align the leading edge of and move the Roll Paper Guide towards the paper with the Roll Paper Guide and you.
  • Page 24 Loading Media Rotate the Roll Paper Position Press down on the Tension Bar Open Adjustment Dial to adjust the paper Lever until it clicks. until it is straight. Roll Paper Position After loading the paper, rotate the Adjustment Dial Roll Paper Guide Adjustment Knob counterclockwise and align the Roll Paper Guide to the width of the paper.
  • Page 25 Loading Media Close the Unwinder Cover. Note z When closing the Unwinder Cover, there is a risk of pinching your fingers or hands. Press the top of the Unwinder Cover to close it. Gap is too large This completes setting roll paper. Memo z If, even though the roll paper is set correctly, the paper separates from the Unwinder Paper Guide...

  • Page 26: Calibrating The Sensor

    Calibrating the Sensor ⿟ Calibrating the Sensor Note z Check the position of the sensor each time you load paper. Check the position of the sensor in the following cases especially. - When you load a different type of paper - When you switch the type of sensor from black mark sensor to gap sensor - When you switch the type of sensor from gap sensor to black mark sensor z If the sensor position settings do not match, paper feed jams may occur, you cannot adjust the black mark sensor or the gap...
  • Page 27 Calibrating the Sensor Confirm the sensor position. If the position of the black mark and the black mark sensor position Sensor Position Adjustment Dial do not align, rotate the Sensor Position Adjustment Dial to adjust the position (go to step 3). Position During Regular Usage Factory setting is this position.
  • Page 28 Calibrating the Sensor If the position of the label and the Rotate the Sensor Position Adjustment gap sensor position do not align Dial to adjust the sensor position. in relation to the regular usage position, rotate the Sensor Position Adjustment Dial to adjust the position (go to step 3).

  • Page 29: Printer

    Calibrating the Sensor Printer Confirm the sensor position. Sensor Position Adjustment Dial Grasping the Top Cover Open Lever, open the Top Cover. 65 mm from Position During edge of paper Edge Regular Usage Factory setting is this position. paper 58.5 mm from edge Remove the Print Cartridge Set and the of paper Belt Unit.
  • Page 30 Calibrating the Sensor Check the black mark sensor Rotate the Sensor Position Adjustment position Dial to adjust the sensor position. Confirm the center of the black mark on the media and the black mark sensor position on the device (number on the  indicator). If the position of the black mark and the black mark sensor position do not align, rotate the Sensor...

  • Page 31: Sensor Calibration

    Calibrating the Sensor Sensor Calibration Click [Sensor Adjustment]. „ When executing from the printer driver Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] in [Windows System]. Click [View devices and printers]. Memo z [Sensor Adjustment] appears if the following conditions are met. - The Media Form is one of the following Continuous Paper (Black Mark) Die-cut Label (Gap)
  • Page 32 Calibrating the Sensor Select a registration location (a) for When the completion screen appears, the adjustment, and then enter a click [Complete]. registration name (b). Memo Memo z The results of adjusting the sensor are registered on the printer. In [Sensor settings] in [User-defined z You can enter up to eight alphanumeric English paper] in the printer driver, you can specify the characters for the registration name.

  • Page 33: Detecting The Interval Between

    Detecting the Interval between Pages ⿟ Detecting the Interval between Pages When executing from the printer For [Paper settings], select the paper „ driver settings you registered, and then click [Paper interval detection]. You can use the following procedure, from the printer driver, to register the paper gap and black mark interval on the device.

  • Page 34: Printing

    Printing ⿟ Printing After loading the paper, use the computer to open the file you want to print. Next, use the printer driver to select the [Paper Size] and [Paper Weight], and then print. Memo z When printing on paper with black marks or die-cut labels for the first time, execute [Sensor Adjustment] before printing. z When reprinting after an error occurs, if Cut Mode is set to [Cut by collation] or [To specify the number of pages per cut] the media may not be cut in the position you expect.

  • Page 35: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job ⿟ Canceling a Print Job Use the procedure below to cancel a print job from the printer’s control panel. On the control panel, press the <CANCEL> button. If a verification message appears, select [Yes], and then press the <OK> button. - 35 -...
  • Page 36 Canceling a Print Job - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Print Function Settings

    Print Function Settings Printer Driver Functions Table ……… 38 Saving Toner When Printing ………… 41 Fine Quality Printing …………………… 42 Other Print Functions ………………… 45 Deleting or Updating a Printer Driver …………………………… 53 Note z The examples in this chapter use Windows WordPad for explanations. Depending on the application, the screens and operations procedures may differ.

  • Page 38: Printer Driver Functions Table

    Printer Driver Functions Table ⿟ Printer Driver Functions Table This section explains the convenient functions when printing from a PC. Reference z For detailed explanations of the printer driver setup items, see “Online Help”. Explanation of Functions [Setup] Tab Windows PS Printer Driver Functions [Advanced] Tab Item Description...
  • Page 39 Printer Driver Functions Table [User-defined paper] [Color] Tab Item Description Paper Name Enter the name of the paper Item Description settings you want to register. Color Mode Selects either color printing or Registered user- Shows a list of paper settings monochrome printing.
  • Page 40 Printer Driver Functions Table [Extend] Tab Item Description Watermarks Sets when implementing stamp printing. Drawing Specify if you want to adjust the position position of image data before adjustment printing. - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Saving Toner When Printing

    Saving Toner When Printing ⿟ Saving Toner When Printing Saving Toner When „ Windows PS Printer Driver Printing (Toner Save Open the file to be printed. Mode) Select [Print] in the [File] menu. You can print by economizing the toner consumption amount by reducing the page print Select [Pro1050 PS], and then click density.

  • Page 42: Fine Quality Printing

    Fine Quality Printing ⿟ Fine Quality Printing Changing Print Quality Printing Sharper Photos (Resolution) (Image Smoothing) Set [Quality] by aligning to the environment in You can reduce “jaggies” and “banding” (uneven which it is used. gradation). Memo „ Windows PS Printer Driver z Selecting [Fine/Detail(1200x1200 dpi)] prints at the Open the file to be printed.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Fine Lines

    Fine Quality Printing Adjusting Fine Lines Select the [Adjust ultra fine lines] check box, and then click [OK]. You can prevent misaligned lines being printed when ultra-fine lines are specified from the application. This function is normally ON. Memo z Depending on the application, bar code and other intervals will narrow.

  • Page 44: Using Computer Fonts

    Fine Quality Printing Using Computer Fonts You can output TrueType fonts as they appear on the screen. Note z Print time may be longer. „ Windows PS Printer Driver Open the file to be printed. Select [Print] in the [File] menu. Select [Pro1050 PS], and then click [Preferences].

  • Page 45: Other Print Functions

    Other Print Functions ⿟ Other Print Functions Specifying the Page Order Overlaying Stamps for Printing (Watermarks) Extracts by page order when printing documents with multiple pages. The details to be printed from the application can be independently printed overlaying [Samples], There are two methods.

  • Page 46: Collating Printed Output (Sorted Printing)

    Other Print Functions Collating Printed Output Click [New]. (Sorted Printing) You can store print jobs in the device memory and collate the printing. Printing by specifying batches x 2 sets Printing without specifying batches x 2 sets On the “Watermarks” screen, enter text into [Text], and configure [Size] and other settings.

  • Page 47: Printing A Mirror Image

    Other Print Functions Printing a Mirror Image Printing Registered Forms (Print Overlay) Print using mirror print when you want to print image to appear normal when the page is viewed You can register forms, logos, etc., as forms to from the back. the device, and overlay for printing.
  • Page 48 Other Print Functions On the [Overlays] tab, select [Register Input the [Overlay Name] and [Form print document as a new form]. Name], and then click [OK]. The form is sent to the device and registered with the specified form name. Memo On the [Overlays] tab, select [Overlay z If the form you want to print is already registered to...

  • Page 49: Outputting To A File Without Printing

    Other Print Functions Outputting to a File Perform the following operation to close the “Printing Preferences” screen: Without Printing [Apply] > [OK]. You can write and save to a file without printing the print data. Note z PC administrator privileges are required. „...

  • Page 50: Saving Printer Driver Setups

    Other Print Functions Saving Printer Driver Enter the setting name into [Save Favorites as], and then click [OK]. Setups You can save the details set using the printer drivers. If you save the changes to the settings for multiple locations, then the next and following times you change the settings, all you have to do is specify the driver settings so that those settings in the multiple locations are...

  • Page 51: Delete A Saved Setup

    Other Print Functions Importing/Exporting a Delete a Saved Setup Printer Driver Print Setup Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] in [Windows System]. You can convert printer driver print setup information to a file, and then export/import the file. The file extension for exporting/importing is Click [View devices and printers].

  • Page 52: Import A Setup

    Other Print Functions Changing Default Printer Import a Setup Driver Settings Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] in [Windows System]. It is convenient to set frequently used settings as the default settings. Click [View devices and printers]. „ Windows PS Printer Driver Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] in [Windows System].

  • Page 53: Deleting Or Updating A Printer Driver

    Deleting or Updating a Printer Driver ⿟ Deleting or Updating a Printer Driver Deleting a Printer Driver Select the driver to be deleted, and click [Remove]. „ Windows PS Printer Driver Note z PC administrator privileges are required. z Restart the computer, and then delete the driver. Click [Start] and select [Control Panel] in [Windows System].

  • Page 54: Updating A Printer Driver

    Deleting or Updating a Printer Driver Updating a Printer Driver Restart the PC. For information about the latest driver versions, check the Oki Data website. „ Windows PS Printer Driver Note z PC administrator privileges are required. Download the printer driver from the Oki Data website.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Color

    Adjusting the Color Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver …………………………… 56 - 55 -...

  • Page 56: Adjusting Color With A Printer Driver

    Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver ⿟ Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver Color Matching Color Matching (Automatic) What Is Color Matching? The procedure below performs recommended color matching for general documents. Generally It is important to manage the work processes use the settings shown here.

  • Page 57: Simple Color Matching (Simple Adjustment)

    Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver Simple Color Matching „ Setup Items (Simple Adjustment) z [RGB Color Setting] Specifies the method for expressing the colors processed using color matching. Color matching is used on a printer for reproduction of the RGB colors required to print z Monitor - Auto from word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, During color matching, represents...

  • Page 58: Color Matching (Graphic Pro)

    Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver Color Matching „ Windows PS Printer Driver (Graphic Pro) Open the file to be printed. Graphic Pro is the optimal choice for use with Select [Print] in the [File] menu. DTP software. It lets you specify simulation printing for any Select [Pro1050 PS], and then click CMYK output device.

  • Page 59: Color Matching (No Color Matching)

    Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver Color Matching Changing the Black Finish (No Color Matching) The finish for the black parts will be changed when printing in color. This can be used when Prints using the specified colors as is, without the printer driver’s color mode setting is [Simple implementing color matching using the printer Adjustment] or [Graphic Pro].

  • Page 60: Monochrome (Black And White) Printing

    Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver Monochrome „ Windows PS Printer Driver (Black and White) Printing Open the file to be printed. The color data is printed using grayscale (shades On the [File] menu, select [Print]. of black and white) without touching the print data.

  • Page 61: Suppressing White Lines Between Text And The Background (Black Overprint)

    Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver Suppressing White Lines Correcting for Print Between Text and the Misalignment (Trapping) Background Use if there are white or colored lines (Black Overprint) between two overlapping objects due to print misalignment. If you are imaging 100% black text on a colored background, you can print (overprint) by „...

  • Page 62: Simulating Print Results

    Adjusting Color with a Printer Driver Simulating Print Results „ Windows PS Printer Driver Open the file to be printed. The printer adjusts CMYK color data to simulate the characteristics of ink, such as that used in Select [Print] in the [File] menu. offset printing.

  • Page 63: Spot Color Printing Setup (Pro1050 Only)

    Spot Color Printing Setup (Pro1050 Only) Printer Driver Spot Color Function List ……………………………… 64 Printing on Color Papers ……………… 65 Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) ……………… 69 Note z The examples in this chapter use Windows WordPad for explanations. Depending on the application, the screens and operations procedures may differ.

  • Page 64: Printer Driver Spot Color Function List

    Printer Driver Spot Color Function List ⿟ Printer Driver Spot Color Function List This section explains the Spot Color toner functions in the printer drivers. „ Windows PS Printer Driver Click the [Color] tab to display the screen for setting the spot color toner. Item Description Spot Color...

  • Page 65: Printing On Color Papers

    Printing on Color Papers ⿟ Printing on Color Papers Usable Color Papers Printing Using White Toner Only Use color paper that satisfies the following conditions. Printing text and illustrations using only white toner on color paper. z Pigment or ink used to color the paper heat- resistant to 230ºC Memo z E-photo printer paper with the same paper...

  • Page 66: Printing White Under Color

    Printing on Color Papers Printing White Under Color „ Windows PS Printer Driver Open the file to be printed. When printing on color paper, print a base with white toner, and then print in color on top of Select [Print] in the [File] menu. that.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The White Image From Application

    Printing on Color Papers Adjusting the White Image Open the swatch window, and click the “New Swatch” button. from Application Enter [SpotColor_White] as its name, and select [Spot Color] for the color By adjusting the file from the application, the type.
  • Page 68 Printing on Color Papers Select [File] > [Print]. On the [Color] tab, select [Application specification] in [Spot Color]. Go to [Printer], and select [Pro1050 PS]. Go to [Advanced] > [Overprints], and select [Simulate]. Click [Setup]. Print. Click [Preferences]. - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Printing By Using Applications To Specify Spot Color Toner (Ps Printer Drivers Only)

    Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) ⿟ Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) Using Illustrator „ Printing If printing Spot Color, make the settings using This explanation uses Illustrator CC as an the application print dialog box.

  • Page 70: Using Photoshop

    Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) Using Photoshop ‰ Windows PS Printer Driver Select Windows PS printer drivers, This explanation uses Photoshop CC as an and click [Preferences]. example. On the [Color] tab, select „...
  • Page 71 Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) „ Printing ‰ Windows PS Printer Driver Select Windows PS printer drivers, and Open the file that has been saved in click [Preferences]. PDF format using Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
  • Page 72 Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Printer Driver Malfunctions ………… 74 - 73 -...

  • Page 74: Printer Driver Malfunctions

    Printer Driver Malfunctions ⿟ Printer Driver Malfunctions Memo z If the problem is not solved using the following explanation, contact your designated customer service center. z For problems arising from the applications, contact the application development company. Trouble when setting up printing Symptom Solution procedure A few seconds of waiting time occurs if you...
  • Page 75 Printer Driver Malfunctions Symptom Solution procedure If you specify a number in [Copies] in the print A warning is displayed in the following situations. Follow the dialog box of your application, such as in Adobe instructions in the warning display to re-specify [Copies], and Acrobat or Adobe Reader, then a warning is then do the print operation again.
  • Page 76 Oki Data Corporation 4-11-22 Shibaura, Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-8551, Japan August 2019 47309602EE Rev1 https://www.oki.com/printing/...

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