Purchasing Information Where to Purchase • Consult the dealer where you purchased your printer • Consult an Oki Data Authorized Sales or Service Dealer. For the nearest dealer, call 1-800-654-3282. • U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands only: Order on the Internet www.okidata.com...
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Image Drums, Type C7 Color Black ... 42918104 Cyan ... 42918103 Magenta... 42918102 Yellow ... 42918101 Other Consumables C96_Drum.jpg OKI # Consumable Fuser ( Transfer Belt ( Toner Waste Bottle ... 42869401 C96_Fuser.jpg C96_belt.jpg 1f.tif, 2f.tif ) ... 42931701, 120V ...
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Menu Changing Settings 1. Press NTER 2. Use the ∇ key to scroll down to the Function you wish to change. 3. Press NTER C96_ReadyToPrint.jpg 4. Continue to use the ∇ and keys to drill down to the item you wish to change.
Menu Menu Structure For more information, see the on-line User's Guide on the Documentation CD provided with your printer or at http://my.okidata.com – Configuration • Page Count, Supplies Life. • Network and System Settings. • Size of paper automatically detected in feed tray.
Changing Why Change? Wrong media settings can cause: • poor quality printing • flaking • damage the printer Media Weight The default media weight setting for all trays is AUTO. Individual Print Jobs If you are using special media for only one print job, you can adjust the media settings in the driver.
5. Press NTER 6. ∇ key → Settings . Press Reset Settings 7. Highlight 8. Press Control Panel Right Side.jpg NTER NTER NTER . Press NTER NTER The printer resets and goes back to the Ready to Print state.
Paper (Media) Settings Weight US Bond Select the appropriate settings in either the printer menu or in the printer driver. Printer driver settings override printer menu settings. Setting Auto (default) Light Medium Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy Ultra heavy 1...
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Paper (Media) Settings Weight Index Setting Auto (default) Light Medium Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy Ultra heavy 1 Ultra heavy 2 Ultra heavy 3 [MP Tray only] : To determine if a paper weight is US Bond or Index, check the metric Note equivalent.
Paper (Media) Settings by Paper Tray Tray 1 Media Weight 17 to 57 lb. US Bond (64 to 216 g/m Duplexing: 20 to 32 lb. US Bond (75 to 120 g/m Media Size Paper: • min. 4.1" x 5.8" (105 x 148 mm) •...
Paper (Media Settings) by Paper Tray Optional Trays • Optional trays 2 and 3 • Optional 3-Tray High Capacity Feeder. Media Weight 17 to 57 lb. US Bond (64 to 216 g/m Duplexing: 20 to 32 lb. US Bond (75 to 120 g/m Media Size Paper: Each Tray Takes 550 Sheets 20 lb.
Paper (Media Settings) by Paper Tray MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray This is also known as the manual feed tray. Media Weight Paper: 17 to 80 lb. US Bond (64 to 301 g/m Duplexing: 20 to 32 lb. US Bond (75 to 120 g/m Banners: 20 to 34 lb.
Media type = Plain, Media weight = 17 to 57 lb. US Bond b. Face-Down = top exit tray (see page 28); Face-Up = straight-through, side exit tray (see page 29) c. Define in the printer driver before using. Feed Tray, Exit Tray All Trays, Face-Down (up to 47 lb.) or...
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Paper (Media) Settings by Media Type Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes Media Media Size Labels Letter or A4 Transparencies Letter or A4 Envelopes COM-10 Envelope a. Media Weight = not applicable. b. Face-Down = top exit tray (see page 28); Face-Up = straight-through, side exit tray (see page 29) c.
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Paper (Media) Settings by Media Type Thick Paper (Cards, Index, etc.) Size Letter, Legal-13, Legal-13.5, Legal-14, Executive, Tabloid, Tabloid Extra A3, A3 Wide, A3 Nobi, A4, A5, B4, Custom : min. 4.1" x 5.8" Custom : min. 5.8" x 8.3" Custom : min.
Media Types Paper For more information, see page 14. Do not use • Heavily coated, glossy, or smooth paper • Embossed, rough, or heavily textured paper • Recycled paper • Paper with cutouts, perforations, or excessive paper dust. Sample Ream Label ReamLabel1.bmp Media Weight, US Bond Media Weight, Metric...
• Media Size = Off: Windows ® PostScript only: Windows XP / 2000 Printing Preferences → Advanced → Document Options → Printer Features Windows Me/98/95 Properties → Setup tab → Paper Feed Options All Print Jobs (Make Labels the Default)
Long edge, A4 Short edge • Type = Transparency • Media Size = Off: Windows ® PostScript only (see page 19). All Print Jobs (Make Transparencies the Default) Set the printer menu: Press NTER mode. For Tray 1 → Menus → Config For MP Tray →...
Individual Print Jobs Select the following settings in the driver: • Source = MP Tray • Size = COM-10 All Print Jobs (Make Envelopes the Default) Set the printer menu: Press to switch to the Menu NTER mode. → Menus Tray Configuration →...
Media Types Thick Paper For more information, see page 16 Caution! To prevent damage to the printer, it is very important to check the printer’s media settings before printing on thick paper. Individual Print Jobs Select the following settings in the driver: •...
Media Types Oki Print Media To purchase Oki Media, contact your local Oki dealer or visit Bright White Proofing Paper 32-lb. US Bond Oki Part # Size 52206101 8½ x 11'' 52206102 11 x 17'' 52206103 12 x 18'' †...
Loading Print Media Trays 1-5 For more information, see the on-line User's Guide on the Documentation CD provided with your printer or at http://my.okidata.com C96_RearPaperStopper.jpg fan_paper_F2_10.jpg Note Print side down C96_LoadPape rTray1_rev.jpg : For Letterhead stationery: Long edge feed—face down, top toward the back of the printer.
Loading Print Media MP Tray For more information, see the on-line User's Guide on the Documentation CD provided with your printer or at http://my.okidata.com C96_OpenM PTray1.jpg Print side up. fan_paper_F2_10.jpg C96_LoadPaper MPTray.jpg C96_Ope nMPTray2 .jpg...
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Loading Print Media MP Tray Note : Letterhead Stationery (Letter, A4 or B5): Long edge feed—aim top toward the back of the printer: Short edge feed—aim the top into the printer: Note manl_le.jpg manl_se.jpg : Transparencies & Labels: • Print side up.
Exit Paths Face Down (Top) This is the tray that is normally used. C96_FaceDownExit.jpg The tray holds up to 500 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m ) paper. The Face-Up exit tray (see next page) must be used for special media or for heavy papers.
Exit Paths Face Up (Side) The side (face-up) exit tray provides a straight-through print path. Use the straight-through path when printing, transparencies, labels, heavy card stock, or any printing from the MP Tray. It holds up to 250 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m ) paper.
User's Guide on the Documentation CD provided with your printer or at http://my.okidata.com To print the document, you must go to the printer and enter a password. To Print the Document 1. Press NTER 2. ∇ key →...
Keys control_panel_no_callouts.jpg ESTART Hold down for more than four (4) seconds for a soft shutdown. You can either restart the printer or turn it off: • Restart: press the button again. • Turn off: use the on/off (power) switch. control_panel_no_callouts.jpg...
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Press to engage the menu item shown on the display. An Asterisk (*) appears next to the selected item. Press to save any menu changes and place the printer back on-line (Ready to Print). CANCEL Press to cancel the current print job.
Ready The printer is on line. The printer is off line. Flashing The printer is receiving data. Attention Warning! The printer needs attention, but will continue to operate. An error message TONER LOW displays: etc. Normal. Flashing Alarm! The printer needs attention immediately.
Power Save Power Save sets how long the printer waits before going into standby mode (default = 60 min). This saves energy, but the printer requires time to warm up when it receives a print job or if you want to enter the menu and change settings.
Cleaning the LED Heads You need to clean the LED head(s) • when you install a new toner cartridge. • if the printed sheets show signs of faded images, white stripes, or blurred letters. Open the top cover about half way. This allows access to the LED heads without the guards in the way.
. Press Documentation CD provided with your printer or at http://my.okidata.com 4. Press The report prints and the printer goes back on line. : PostScript fonts in the : PCL fonts in the printer. : IBM ProPrinter : Epson FX...
Error Messages: Help Button Your printer has a built-in help system. C96_Help.jpg When an error message appears on the display, press . The display shows HELP information that will help you correct the error. Use the ∇ key to move down through the Help information.
(see pages 9 through 17)? Media that is too light or too heavy will often cause jams. • Are the settings (printer and driver) appropriate for the media being used(see pages 9 through 16)? • Do not used creased or curled media.
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