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  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the web site: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com Trademark Information _______________________________ Oki and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. Hewlett-Packard, HP, and LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
  • Page 3 OKI is not responsible for such data loss and any consequence caused by such data loss.

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Thank you for choosing this printer. This is a guide on operating this printer and the important points to note. To understand the features fully and to use the printer correctly and effectively, please read this guide before using it.

  • Page 5: Conventions

    Refer to “xxx”The cross-reference is within this guide. Refer to YYYThe cross-reference is not within this guide. Indicates items displayed on the computer and the printer control panel. Also indicates the title of printed reports/lists from the printer. < >...

  • Page 6: Illegal Copies And Printouts

    Illegal Copies and Printouts Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy or print in your country. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........4 Conventions ......5 Illegal Copies and Printouts .
  • Page 8 Checking Printed Pages ....129 Cleaning the Printer ..... 130 When Moving the Printer .

  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    Attached to the 550 tray. Sets the 150 tray. Sets the 550 tray. Switches the power of the printer on and off. Pressing the switch to the <|> position switches it on and pressing it to the <0> position switches it off.

  • Page 10: With Optional Accessories

    Description For connecting the power cord. For connecting the parallel cable. For connecting the network cable when connecting this printer to the network for use. For connecting the USB cable. For connecting the serial cable. Description Allows you to stagger the output position for each print job (offset output).

  • Page 11: Internal View

    Open this when replacing the drum/toner cartridge and removing jammed paper. Fixes the toner on the paper. Do not touch this when using the printer as it is hot. Transfers the toner image on the surface of the photosensitive drum to the paper.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Press to print the menu map. The menu map (2pages) will print with all the current printer settings. When the light is on, the printer is ready to receive data from the computer. Displays the setting items, machine status, and messages.

  • Page 13: Display

    Display There are two types of screens shown: Print screen (for displaying printer status) and Menu screen (for setting configuration). NOTE The message displayed differs according to the options installed and setting status. Print Screen The Print screen appears when the machine is printing or waiting for data.

  • Page 14: Switching On And Off The Power

    Check that this display changes to “Online”. NOTE When “Please wait...” is displayed, the printer is in the process of warming up. Printing is unavailable during this period. When the printer is ready for printing, “Online” will be displayed.

  • Page 15: Power Saver Modes

    Power Saver Modes This printer is equipped with a low power mode and a sleep mode to reduce power consumption when it is left idle. When no print data is received for 5 minutes, the printer will enter the low power mode. When no data is received for a further 10 minutes (a total of 15 minutes lapse (default settings) since the last received data), it will enter sleep mode.

  • Page 16: Displaying Optional Accessory Configuration And Paper Tray Settings

    From the displayed window, check the column, [Status]. Displaying Optional Accessory Configuration and Paper Tray Settings When using this printer as a network printer and with SNMP protocol enabled, you can display on the printer driver, the optional accessory configuration and settings configured at the control panel...
  • Page 17 • For paper size and paper type settings, you must configure them at the control panel beforehand. Even if you change the settings here, they will not be reflected on the printer itself. NOTE > When using this feature, you have to activate the SNMP port (default: [Enable]) on the printer using the control panel.

  • Page 18: Printing

    (The procedure may differ according to the computer or system configuration used.) Important: • Do not switch off the power to the printer when printing is in progress. It may lead to a paper jam. NOTE > This section explains printing with the PCL driver as an example.

  • Page 19: Printing On Envelopes

    NOTE > You can set the print features in the properties dialog box from the printer icon by selecting [Printers and Faxes] (or [Settings] > [Printers] depending on the OS). Printing on Envelopes For details on the envelopes that can be used, refer to “Usable Paper”...

  • Page 20: Printing On Transparencies

    This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP as an example. NOTE > The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs according to the application software. Refer to the manual of each application software. From the [File] menu, select [Print].
  • Page 21 20 sheets and then fan them to lower their temperatures. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Select this printer as the printer to be used and click [Preferences]. Click the Media Type drop down box and click on transparencies.

  • Page 22: Printing On Custom Size Paper/Long Paper

    Printing on Custom Size Paper/Long Paper This section explains how to print on custom size paper such as long paper. The paper sizes that can be set on this printer are as follows: For tray 1 Long edge: 127 to 900 mm (5 to 35.4 in.)
  • Page 23 This is especially true if you configure a bigger size when using a narrow width paper. On the printer driver, set the custom size in the [Paper Size] dialog box. This section explains the procedure using Windows XP as an example.
  • Page 24 Refer to the manual of your respective application software. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Select this printer as the printer to be used and click [Preferences]. Click the [Setup] tab. Select the appropriate tray from [Source].

  • Page 25: Print Confidential Document - Secure Print

    About Secure Print Secure Print is a feature that allows you to attach a password to a print job on the computer, send it to the printer for temporary storage, and then print the job from the printer control panel. When the printing of a Secure Print job is complete, the job is automatically deleted.
  • Page 26 Click [OK]. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. The document will be stored in the printer. At the Control Panel This section explains the procedure to print data stored in the printer by Secure Print. NOTE >...

  • Page 27: Proof Print - Print After Checking Printing Result

    Press the < > or < > button until the desired digit of the Password (PIN number) is displayed, then press the < > button. Repeat step 3 until all four digits of the password are displayed. Press the <SELECT> button. Press the <...
  • Page 28 This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP as an example. NOTE > The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs according to the application software. Refer to the manual of your respective application software. From the [File] menu, select [Print].

  • Page 29: Print At A Specified Time - Timed Job

    When the optional hard disk or compact flash has been installed, you can use the delayed print feature. The delayed print feature allows you to store the data in the printer beforehand and then print it out automatically at the specified time.
  • Page 30 This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP as an example. The procedure is the same for other OS. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Select this printer as the printer to be used and click [Preferences]. From [Job Type] on the [Job Options] tab, select [Timed Jobs].

  • Page 31: Direct Printing Of Pdf Files

    The way to print a PDF file directly is as follows. Using PostScript Feature You can use the PostScript feature to send a PDF file to the printer directly for printing. PDF Files That Can Be Printed...

  • Page 32: Printing Via Electronic Mail - E-Mail Printing

    Printing PDF File When sending the PDF file to the printer for printing using lpr command, printing will be done with the defaults set at the control panel. These defaults include: • Copies • Duplex • Print mode NOTE >...
  • Page 33 Important: • It is recommended that you back up your data. A = E-Mail B = Prints automatically Environment Settings for E-mail Printing To use the E-mail Printing feature, you need to configure server settings (such as SMTP and POP3 servers) on your network environment.
  • Page 34 For details on the print features of the PDF file in this printer, refer to “ Direct Printing of PDF Files” (P. 31). Sending E-mails This section explains how to send e-mails from the computer to the printer using Outlook Express as an example.
  • Page 35 • Connect the printer to an IP private address. Functionality of this printer is not guaranteed when it is assigned public IP addresses. • When receiving e-mails via POP, always apply an exclusive e- mail account for the printer. Using a common e-mail account shared with other users will result in errors.

  • Page 36: About Paper

    When you use paper that is not recommended, contact service. Usable Paper The types of paper that can be used on this printer are as follows. When printing on paper that is commonly sold, use the types of paper in the following table. However, it is recommended to use paper in the next category, standard paper for clearer printing.
  • Page 37 • Printing on paper whose setting is different from the paper size or paper type selected on the printer driver or loading paper into an unsuitable paper tray for printing may lead to paper jams. To ensure printing is correctly done, select the correct paper size, paper type, and paper tray.
  • Page 38 75 g/m (20 lb) RX 80 80 g/m (3R 91720) (21.3 lb) Special Media The following types of paper can be used for printing on this printer. These types of paper are called special media. PAPER NAME PAPER TYPE Transparencies Transparency...
  • Page 39 Do not use them. • Fuji Xerox full-color transparencies (example: V556, V558, V302) • Paper exclusively for ink-jet printer use • Paper that is too thick or thin • Paper that has been printed on before (including color printing) •...

  • Page 40: Loading Paper

    • If acid paper is used, the characters might appear fuzzy. Replace it with alkaline paper. • Envelopes that are not flat or have metal fasteners • Labels that do not fully cover the adhesive backing Storing and Handling Paper Even for suitable papers, poor storage conditions may lead to a change in the paper quality, paper jams, poor print quality and machine breakdown.
  • Page 41 If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. When loading paper longer than A4 size, slide the left and right lock tabs in the paper tray outwards to unlock them. Hold the grip of the paper tray and pull its extendable part to the front until it reaches its maximum.
  • Page 42 Setting paper type: “Setting Paper Types” on page 44 Automatic Tray Selection If you display the properties dialog box of the printer driver and select a paper type for [Specify Paper Type] and [Auto] for [Paper Source] on the [Tray/Output] tab for printing, this printer will be...

  • Page 43: Setting Custom Paper Sizes

    To print on custom size paper loaded in trays 1 to 4, you must set the paper size on the control panel. You may also need to set it on the printer driver, depending on the paper size. This section explains how to set the size on the control panel.

  • Page 44: Setting Paper Types

    Otherwise, image quality cannot be processed accurately. Toner may not fuse properly on the paper, resulting in dirty and poor quality printouts. • Changes in paper type settings on the printer driver are not reflected in this printer. Refer to: •...
  • Page 45 Paper types available: Plain Other Thick 2 Thick 1 Envelope PAPER NAME WEIGHT FX P 60 - 90 g/m (16-24 lb) FX EPR, FX Green 60 - 90 g/m (16 - 24 lb) Label, envelope 90 - 156 g/m (24 - 42 lb) 157 - 216 g/m (42 - 57.5 lb) JE001...

  • Page 46: Settings On The Control Panel

    Web access to the printer is also discussed. Control Panel Features The control panel is located on the front of the printer (Figure below), and contains the display (LCD), indicators, and push buttons that allow you to view and change the printer settings.
  • Page 47 LCD Display The LCD display shows status and error messages that inform you of the current status of the printer, and also displays menus, submenus, and printer settings when you are in the menu system. The display contains two lines of text, each with a maximum of sixteen characters.
  • Page 48 Navigating the Control Panel Menus When you press the MENU button on the control panel, you enter the printer’s menu system. At that point, the first line of the display lists the active menu. You can change the active menu by pressing the <...
  • Page 49 • Flash Menu • Disk Menu • Comp FLASH Menu • Job Accounting • Spooling Menus and submenus may or may not be displayed, depending on the options installed. The following text describes the sequence of push buttons and display messages that would allow you to print the PS (PostScript) font list.
  • Page 50 Menu Structure Print Jobs Menu Information Menu Print Menu Media Menu Sys Config Menu PCL Emulation FX Emulation Parallel Menu Serial Menu USB Menu Network Menu Sys Adjust Menu Date/Time Menu Maintenance Menu Usage Menu Flash Menu Disk Menu Comp FLASH Menu Job Accounting Spooling B6250 User’s Guide>...

  • Page 51: Print Jobs Menu

    Print Jobs Menu Press the MENU button on the control panel. “Print Jobs Menu” is shown on the first line of the display. Press the < > button to enter the Print Jobs Menu. “Enter Password” is displayed on the first line and “****” is displayed on the second line.

  • Page 52: Default Setting

    Submenu Default Setting Enter Password User Selected Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting User Selected See Steps Above B6250 User’s Guide> 52...

  • Page 53: Information Menu

    Information Menu The Information Menu provides access to the printer settings for various printing functions. Use the following procedure to enter the information menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Information Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 54 Submenus Default Setting Print Demo This function allows you to print a demo page. Print Error Log This function allows you to print the error log. Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting Press SELECT to print a Demo Page. Press SELECT to print the Error Log.

  • Page 55: Print Menu

    Print Menu The Print Menu provides access to the print setup procedures. These settings are defaults for the printer. A print job can specify and use other settings. Use the following procedure to enter the print menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel.
  • Page 56 Print Density This submenu allows you to set the print density. Toner Save Mode This submenu allows you to set the printer to draft mode Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting Tray 1 Press < Tray 2 buttons to select the tray.
  • Page 57 Submenus Default Setting Orientation Portrait Lines Per Page Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting Portrait Press < Landscape buttons to toggle between Portrait and Landscape. Press <SELECT> to save this setting. 5 to 128 Press < buttons to increase or decrease the setting.

  • Page 58: Media Menu

    Press the < > or < > button to move through the submenus. Press the < > button to enter the submenu. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the printer media settings: Submenus Default Setting...
  • Page 59 Submenus Default Setting Tray1 Media Plain Type This submenu allows you to set the media type. Tray2 Auto- sense This submenu allows you to set the Paper size auto sense feature on or off. Tray2 Paper size Letter (US) else (A4) This submenu allows you to set the media...
  • Page 60 Submenus Default Setting Tray3 Auto- sense This submenu allows you to set the Paper size auto sense feature on or off. Tray3 Papersize Letter (US) else (A4) This submenu allows you to set the media size. Tray 3 Auto- Sense must be off.
  • Page 61 Submenus Default Setting Tray4 Papersize Letter (US) else (A4) This submenu allows you to set the media size. Tray 4 Auto- Sense must be off. Tray4 Media Plain Type This submenu allows you to set the media type. Unit Of Measure Inches (Default If US) This menu is...
  • Page 62 Submenus Default Setting Tray2 X Dimen 8.50 in Sets the paper (216mm) width Tray2 Y Dimen 11.00 in (279.4mm) Sets the paper length Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting 3.88 - 8.50 in Press < (98.6 - 216mm) to select the X dimension Press <SELECT>...

  • Page 63: Sys Config Menu

    Submenus Default Setting Power Save Time This submenu allows you to change the time (in minutes) when the printer enters the Power Saver Mode. Personality Auto Emulation button to move through the submenus. Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting 1 to 999 Press <...
  • Page 64 Setting Wait Timeout 00020 This submenu allows you to increase or decrease the length of time (in seconds) that the printer will remain in the waiting state—a job is being processed, no end-of-file has been detected, and there is no more data to process.

  • Page 65: Pcl Emulation

    PCL Emulation The PCL Emulation provides access to the PCL settings and functions. Use the following procedure to enter PCL Emulation Menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “PCL Emulation” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 66 Submenus Default Setting Symbol Set 10U:PC-8 CP437 This submenu allows you to choose a symbol set. White Page Skip Disable This submenu allows you to not print blank pages. CR Function This submenu allows you to define the action prompted by a carriage return—a carriage return...

  • Page 67: Fx Emulation

    FX Emulation The FX Emulation provides access to the FX settings and functions. Use the following procedure to enter FX Emulation Menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “FX Emulation” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 68 Submenus Default Setting CR Function This submenu allows you to define the action prompted by a carriage return—a carriage return equals either a carriage return alone, or a carriage return and a line feed together. Form Length 11 inch This submenu allows you to choose the paper length.

  • Page 69: Parallel Menu

    Parallel Menu The Parallel Menu provides access to the Parallel settings. Use the following procedure to enter the parallel menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Parallel Menu” is shown on the second line of the display. Press the <...

  • Page 70: Serial Menu

    Serial Menu The Serial Menu provides access to the Serial settings. Use the following procedure to enter the serial menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Serial Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 71 Submenus Default Setting Parity None DTR Ready/ Busy DTR On1/Off1 DTR Error RTS Ready/ Busy RTS On1/Off1 RTS Error XON Ready/ Busy Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting None Press < Even buttons to toggle between None, Even, and Odd. Press <SELECT>...
  • Page 72 Submenus Default Setting XON On1/Off1 XON Error DTR Polarity High RTS Polarity High Robust XON PS Protocol ASCII Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting Press < buttons to toggle between Off and On. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. Press < buttons to toggle between Off and On.

  • Page 73: Usb Menu

    USB Menu The USB Menu provides access to the USB settings. Use the following procedure to enter the USB menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > NEXT button until the text “USB Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.

  • Page 74: Network Menu

    Network Menu The Network Menu provides access to the printer network settings. Use the following procedure to enter the network menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Network Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 75 Submenus Default Setting IP Address (user-specified) Subnet Mask (user-specified) Gateway (user-specified) Address Initialize NIC Execute Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting (user-specified) The first set of numbers blinks Press < scroll to the desired number. Press < current set of numbers and move to the next set.
  • Page 76 Submenus Default Setting Enabled SNMP Enabled Hub Link Auto Negotiate Setting PS Protocol ASCII Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting Enabled Press < Disabled buttons to toggle between Enable and Disable. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. Enabled Press < Disabled buttons to toggle between Enable and Disable.

  • Page 77: Sys Adjust Menu

    Sys Adjust Menu The Sys Adjust Menu provides access to the tray adjustment settings. Use the following procedure to enter the Sys Adjust menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Sys Adjust Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 78 Submenus Default Setting Tray2 Y Adjust This submenu fine adjusts the registration in the Y axis. Tray3 X Adjust This submenu fine adjusts the registration in the X axis. Tray3 Y Adjust This submenu fine adjusts the registration in the Y axis. Tray4 X Adjust This submenu fine adjusts the...
  • Page 79 Submenus Default Setting Duplex X Adjust This submenu fine adjusts the registration in the X axis. Duplex Y Adjust This submenu fine adjusts the registration in the Y axis. Auto Resize Disable This menu will scale the output of a job to the size selected.
  • Page 80 Submenus Default Setting PCL Tray3 ID# 0005 PCL escape sequence parameter value. PCL Tray4 ID# 0006 PCL escape sequence parameter value. PCL Auto ID# 0007 PCL escape sequence parameter value. Hex Dump Disable Available Procedure for Settings Changing Setting 0000 to 9999 Press <...

  • Page 81: Date/Time Menu

    Date/Time Menu The Date/Time Menu provides access to the printer time settings. Use the following procedure to enter the date/time menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Date/Time Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 82 Submenus Default Setting Minute Current minute This submenu allows you to set the current minute. Second Current second This submenu allows you to set the current second. GMT Offset/ Hours This submenu allows you to set time for a different time zone in hours.

  • Page 83: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu The Maintenance Menu provides access to the printer maintenance settings. Use the following procedure to enter the maintenance menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Maintenance Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.

  • Page 84: Usage Menu

    Usage Menu The Usage Menu provides access to the printer status. Use the following procedure to enter the usage menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Usage Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.

  • Page 85: Flash Menu

    Flash Menu The Flash Menu provides access to the flash device. Use the following procedure to enter the flash menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Flash Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 86 Submenus Format Usr FLASH This selection will reformat the FLASH DIMM. Flash Summary This selection will print a page containing information about the installed FLASH DIMM including a list of all the current existing files and directories. All files on the FLASH DIMM will be deleted if the Format FLASH function is selected.

  • Page 87: Disk Menu

    Disk Menu The Disk Menu provides access to the disk settings. Use the following procedure to enter the disk menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Disk Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 88 Submenus Format Disk This selection will reformat the hard disk. Disk Summary This selection will print a page containing information about the installed hard disk, including a list of all the current existing files and directories. All files on the hard disk will be deleted if the Format Disk function is selected Procedure for Changing Setting Press <SELECT>...

  • Page 89: Comp Flash Menu

    Comp FLASH Menu The Comp Flash Menu provides access to the compact flash settings. Use the following procedure to enter the compact flash menu: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the < > button until the text “Comp Flash Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.
  • Page 90 Submenus Format Cmp FLASH This selection will reformat the Compact Flash. CFlash Summary This selection will print a page containing information about the installed compact flash, including a list of all the current existing files and directories. All files on the compact flash will be deleted if the Format Cmp Flash function is selected Procedure for Changing Setting Press <SELECT>...

  • Page 91: Job Accounting

    Yes and No options. Press <SELECT> to save the setting. Press <SELECT> to begin printing the Job Accounting Summary Report. Press <SELECT> to reset the Job Accounting Information. This will delete all stored information related to jobs received by the printer.

  • Page 92: Spooling

    Spooling The Spooling Menu provides access to the functions and settings related to this feature. Use the following procedure to enter the Spooling Menu to change the settings or access the functions: Press the MENU button on the control panel. Press the <...

  • Page 93: Default Settings

    SubMenu Default Settings Delete Customer Selectable Use to delete a spool file from the User Flash, Disk, or Compact Flash. Destination Customer Selectable The spooling feature allows print jobs to be automatically spooled to the Flash memory or Hard Drive. Available Procedure for Settings...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When Paper Jams CAUTION • When removing jammed paper, make sure that no pieces of torn paper are left in the machine. A piece of paper remaining in the machine can cause fire. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, or when clearing a jammed paper that is difficult or impossible to see, do not try to remove it by yourself.
  • Page 95 > If you continue to print with the offset catch tray folded, this may cause a paper jam. Always use the printer with the tray open. Inside Paper Tray Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when messages are displayed.
  • Page 96 Pulling out paper trays Pull out all paper trays and remove any wrinkled paper. Examine the inside of the printer and remove any jammed paper. After removing paper, Push the paper trays completely back into the printer. Open and close cover A.
  • Page 97 Cover C Duplex unit Remove the rear tray when opening the back cover. Push up the lever shown in the diagram to open the cover. Cover D Offset catch tray B6250 User’s Guide> 97...

  • Page 98: When Problems Occur

    Symptom Reason/Action No power. Is the power of the printer switched off? Push the power switch to the <|> position to switch on the power. “ Switching On and Off the Power” (P. 14) Is the power cord disconnected or not securely connected? Switch off the power of the printer and connect the power cord to the power outlet again.
  • Page 99 Symptom Reason/Action Cannot print. Is the light of the <READY> indicator off? If so, this printer is off-line or in menu setting mode. Fix the problem according to the following display status: “Off-line” Press the <ON LINE> button to exit the off-line mode.
  • Page 100 Although no Did you switch on the power of the computer after switching print job is sent, on the power to the printer? Pressing the <CANCEL> button the message cancels the printing. “Printing” is displayed on the...
  • Page 101 It is recommended to disable ports not in use, and channel the memory to other purposes. Is the printer driver set to [1200dpi] on the [Graphics] tab? Changing the setting to [600dpi] will shorten the print time. Online Help for the printer driver Printing with TrueType fonts may take up printing time.
  • Page 102 “ Usable Paper” (P. 36) Is the paper tray set correctly? Push the paper tray completely into the printer. Is the printer placed on a flat location? Place the printer on a stable surface. Setup Guide Safety Notes Are the paper tray guides set in the correct positions? Set the length guide and right width guide in the correct positions.
  • Page 103 Envelopes can get wrinkled depending on the type used. Open wrinkled. cover B of this printer and lift up the levers at both ends of the fuser unit. The wrinkles can be reduced. After printing the envelope, remember to return the levers to their original positions.

  • Page 104: When The Print Quality Is Poor

    [Graphics] tab of the printer driver. Online Help for the printer driver Levers on both sides of the fuser unit are raised. Open cover B of this printer and push down the levers at both ends of the fuser unit. Black spots or The drum/toner cartridge is defective or damaged.
  • Page 105 Symptom Reason/Action Dirt appears at The feed route of the paper is stained. Print a few pages to equal intervals. remove the stains. The drum/toner cartridge is defective or damaged. Replace with a new drum/toner cartridge. “ Replacing the Drum/Toner Cartridge” (P. 118) White dots The paper used is not suitable.
  • Page 106 Symptom Reason/Action Nothing is Multiple sheets of paper are fed simultaneously. Fan the paper printed. well and reload. “ Loading Paper” (P. 40) The drum/toner cartridge is defective/damaged or there is no more toner inside the cartridge. Replace with a new drum/ toner cartridge.
  • Page 107 “ Setting Paper Types” (P. 44) The Draft Mode feature is turned on and the resolution is set at a low level on the printer driver. Change the settings on the [Detailed Settings] or [Graphics] tab of the printer driver.

  • Page 108: Message List

    Message List Message List (alphabetical order) This section describes the messages displayed on the control panel. Message Bad Action Bad Action Str Bad BUFSIZE Cmd Bad COLUMN Cmd Bad FEntry CMD Bad FORMLINES Bad Header Cmd Bad LINE Cmd Bad PAGE Cmd Bad PORT Cmd Bad Target Str Bad TEntry CMD...
  • Page 109 A user prompt that paper needs to be put into Tray 4. Lower Switch Face Up Tray Failure. Main Motor Fail Displayed for Main Motor Failure. Maintenance Reqd Used for error/warning when Maintenance is required (replace fuser/rollers/etc.) Misfeed Jam Paper jam detected inside the printer. B6250 User’s Guide> 109...
  • Page 110 Tray 4 has no paper Paper Size Error Used to report Paper Size Error has occurred. Power Saver Mode Displayed when printer is “Warming Up” Press ONLINE Prompts the user to press the “ONLINE” button Processing Printer is actively processing job data.
  • Page 111 User FLASH String used to describe FLASH used for USER storage. User FLASH Error Displayed when unformatted disk detected. Waiting Printer has completed processing data, but has not detected end-of-job. Warming Up Displayed when printer is “Warming Up”. Write Status display for file status “Write xx” (where xx is percentage received).

  • Page 112: Network Related Troubles

    Network Print Environment User Guide. When the printer is not printing This section explains how to fix the printer status when “Unable to print (xxxx Error)” appears in the window displayed by clicking [Start] > [Settings] > [Printers].
  • Page 113 The printer is switched off after a print instruction has been sent from a computer. Or the print instruction is sent to the printer which is switched off. Print instructions from multiple computers are sent to the printer at the same time.
  • Page 114 For Windows NT 4. 0/Windows 2000/Windows XP When the printer is not printing Cause Incorrect IP address. When [LPD Spool] is set to [Memory], the print data sent from a computer in a single print instruction has exceeded the upper limit of the receiving capacity.
  • Page 115 [Submit] button. Reason/Action Is the printer working correctly? Check if the power of the printer is switched on. Is Printer Web Page enabled? Print out the [System Settings List] to check. Is the URL correctly entered? Check the URL again.
  • Page 116 “no data” or “the server has returned invalid or unrecognizable response”. Reason/Action Are the user name and password correct? Enter the correct user name and password. Switch off and then on the printer. B6250 User’s Guide> 116...

  • Page 117: Mail Related Troubles

    Reason/Action Check the following settings: • Is the printer e-mail address specified? • Is [Enable] set for [Receive E-mail]? • Are the SMTP server IP address and POP3 server IP address (if [POP3] is selected as the receive protocol) specified correctly? •...

  • Page 118: Daily Care

    Daily Care Replacing the Drum/Toner Cartridge The drum/toner cartridge includes the toner and the photosensitive drum. When it is about time to replace the drum/toner cartridge, the following message will appear on the control panel. After the message is displayed, you can continue to print normally for about 100 sheets.
  • Page 119 Remove any output paper and open cover A. NOTE > When the offset catch tray (optional) is installed, fold the tray first before opening cover A. Important: • Do not touch any parts inside the printer. WARNING B6250 User’s Guide> 119...
  • Page 120 • After opening cover A, remove any dust or stains inside the printer with a dry clean cloth. 3.Take the new drum/toner cartridge out of the packaging box and shake it 7 to 8 times as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 121: Printing Reports/Lists

    • If you continue to print with the offset catch tray folded, this may cause a paper jam. Always use the printer with the tray open. Printing Reports/Lists This section explains the types of reports/lists and how to print them.
  • Page 122 Printing Reports/Lists Print the report/list by operating the control panel. Press the <MENU> button to display the Menu screen. Press the < > or < > button until [Information Menu] is displayed, then press the < > button. Press the < > or < > button until the desired report/list is displayed, then press the <Select>...

  • Page 123: Checking/Managing The Printer Status On The Computer

    • “Disk Menu” on page 87 • “” on page 89 Checking/Managing the Printer Status on the Computer When the printer is installed in a TCP/IP environment, you can check printer status and configure settings using a web browser on a network computer.
  • Page 124 You are recommended to bypass the proxy server and specify the printer’s address directly. NOTE > Specifying the printer’s address via the proxy server may slow down the response or disable the display of the screen. > For details on the settings, refer to the Online Help for your web browser.
  • Page 125 Explorer starts is selected. Setting the Printer To use Printer Web Page, the IP address of this printer must be set and the printer web page [Web] enable under the [Network] menu. When [Printer Web Page] is disabled, set it to [Enable] on the control panel.

  • Page 126: Checking Printer Status Via E-Mail

    IP Filter Feature via IP Address List This feature allows you to register the IP addresses of computers that can be used in this printer. This will limit IP address used for receiving print data. From the printer’s web page: Click [Network].
  • Page 127 Network Environment • Register user account Setting the E-mail Environment (at This Printer) Activate Printer Web Page and set Port Status, Machine E-Mail Address, TCP/IP environment and mail server. Configure the following items according to your e-mail environment under [Network], [Email].
  • Page 128 Mail Recipient Settings Setting the Printer Driver Properties Configure the following settings in the properties of the PCL printer driver in order to receive e-mails regarding print job results. This section explains the procedure using Windows XP as an example.

  • Page 129: Checking Printed Pages

    Click [Printing Preferences] on the [General] tab. The [Printing Preferences] dialog box will be displayed. Click the [Detailed Settings] tab. Select the [Notify Job End by E-mail] check box. Enter the e-mail address for notification in [E-mail Address]. Click [OK]. Checking Printed Pages This section explains how to check the total number of printed pages.

  • Page 130: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the printer about once a month. Wipe the parts with a wet but well-wrung soft cloth. Then wipe with another dry soft cloth. For stubborn stains, moisten a soft cloth with a small amount of neutral detergent, and gently wipe the stain off.
  • Page 131 Never touch a labelled area found on or near the heat roller. You can get burnt. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it bym yourself to avoid injuries or burns. Switch off the machine immediately, and contact service.
  • Page 132 There are feed rolls in the interior of this printer (two locations, total of four), tray module (one location) and paper tray (one location). TJ094ano_text.jpg A Feed rollers (1) B Inside of machine (two locations) (2) Open Cover A and after removing the drum/toner cartridge, clean the feed roller.
  • Page 133 While pushing the retard part (see right diagram) down (1), widen the tab on the feed roll to loosen it (2) and then slowly remove the feed roll from the shaft of the paper tray (3). Wipe the rubber parts with a wet but well-wrung soft cloth.

  • Page 134: When Moving The Printer

    Push the paper tray completely into the printer. When Moving the Printer Carry out the following procedure when moving the printer. • The machine, without the optional accessories, paper trays, consumables and paper, weighs 18.8 kg. When moving the equipment, make sure that there are two or more persons carrying it.
  • Page 135 Close cover A securely. Lift the printer and move it gently. If the printer is to be moved over a long distance, pack it inside a box. B6250 User’s Guide> 135...

  • Page 136: Appendix A

    Appendix A PCL Emulation Symbol Sets 10U:PC-8 CP437 11U:PC-8 D/N 12U:PC-850 17U:PC-852 9T:PC-Turkish 19U:WIN Latin1 9E:WIN Latin2 5T:WIN Latin5 7J:Desk Top 10J:PS Text 13J:Ventura Int 14J:Ventura US 6J:Microsoft Pub 8M:Math-8 PS:Math 6M:Ventura Math 15U:Pi Font 1U: Legal 1E: ISO4 UK 0U:ISO6 ASCII 0S:ISO11 Swedish 0I:ISO15 Italian...

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