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Oki OKIPAGE12i User Manual

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Fast print speed–12ppm with a 40 MHz RISC microprocessor
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Excellent print quality–True 600 dpi and 600 x1200 graphics
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Large paper capacity–250 sheet paper tray and manual sheet/
envelope feeder plus options for increasing paper capacity up to
850 sheets
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Memory–4MB installed, expandable to 36MB
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Fonts - 35 PCL
fonts (Agfa), 10 TrueType fonts, 37 Adobe™
Type-1 fonts, USPS Barcode font, OCR-A/B supported
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Emulations - Standard HP
2, IBM
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ProprinterIII/Epson
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Printer drivers–Windows
Windows 3.x
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Networkable–With optional adapter for shared network
environments
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Interface - IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel interface and
RS232C serial interface
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On-screen status monitor and interactive software operator panel
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Energy Savings–Power is reduced when not printing
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15,000 pages per month duty cycle
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1 year overnight exchange warranty, 5 year warranty on the LED
printhead (overnight exchange available in the US and Canada)
OKIPAGE 12i User's Guide
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LaserJet 5 (PCL6), PostScript Level
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FX (9-pin emulation)
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NT 4.0, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Consumables
Toner - 2,000 pages @ 5% print density (Type 5 Toner Cartridge Kit,
Part# 52109001)
Drum - 20,000 pages with continuous printing (Type 5 Image Drum
Cartridge Kit, Part# 40433305)
Options
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500 sheet 2nd Paper Tray/Mechanism (Part# 70028701)
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100 sheet/50 envelope Multi-purpose Feeder (Part# 70025101)
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1 MB Memory Expansion Board with 2 expansion (SIMM)
sockets (Part# 70033101)
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OKILAN 10 Base T Ethernet print server
To install the following options, a Memory Expansion Board or RS-232
Serial Interface Board must be purchased.
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Flash Memory SIMM 4MB (Part# 70032601)
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Flash Memory SIMM 8MB (Part# 70033201)
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4MB Memory SIMM Chip (Part# 70028801)
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  • Page 1 • Fast print speed–12ppm with a 40 MHz RISC microprocessor Consumables Toner - 2,000 pages @ 5% print density (Type 5 Toner Cartridge Kit, • Excellent print quality–True 600 dpi and 600 x1200 graphics Part# 52109001) • Large paper capacity–250 sheet paper tray and manual sheet/ envelope feeder plus options for increasing paper capacity up to Drum - 20,000 pages with continuous printing (Type 5 Image Drum 850 sheets...

  • Page 2: Selecting A Location For Your Printer

    Checking the Contents Selecting a Location for Your Printer Unpack your printer. The shipping box should contain: • A firm surface such as a table or desktop 1. OKIPAGE 12i Printer (with image drum cartridge installed) • Space to open the cover and pull out the paper tray and the rear output extender 2.

  • Page 3: Remove The Image Drum Protective Paper

    Setting Up Your Printer Remove the Image Drum Protective Paper 3. Remove the protective paper from the image drum. 1. Press the cover release buttons and lift the cover. 4. Reinstall the image drum cartridge in the printer. 2. Lift out the image drum cartridge. Do not touch the drum’s green surface.

  • Page 4: Installing Toner

    Setting Up Your Printer Installing Toner 5. Lower the right side, aligning the lock lever slot with the ridge in the drum cartridge. 1. Remove the sponge. 2. Unwrap the toner cartridge. Shake the cartridge from side to side ridge to distribute the toner.

  • Page 5: Loading Paper

    Setting Up Your Printer Loading Paper 3. Fan a stack of paper (Maximum 250 sheets, 20 lb.) and place it in the tray under the tabs. Do not fill above the “PAPER FULL” 1. Slide the tray out of the printer. mark.

  • Page 6: Paper Exit Options

    Setting Up Your Printer Paper Exit Options Rear Paper Exit Two paper exit options are available. Select the paper path that is The rear paper exit tray provides a straighter paper path. Use rear exit appropriate for the media you are using. when printing on heavy paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies.

  • Page 7: Interfacing With Your Computer

    Setting Up Your Printer Interfacing with your Computer 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper connector on your computer. Fasten the cable securely to your computer. Parallel Interface Your printer has a high-speed, bi-directional parallel IEEE 1284 interface Attaching the Power Cord port.

  • Page 8: Changing The Display Language

    Setting Up Your Printer Changing the Display Language Printing a Demo Page PRINT DEMO LETTER LGL OTHER LETTER LGL OTHER To print a page showing printer features and capabilities, do the To change the language on the panel display and menu printout: following: 1.

  • Page 9: Printer Software

    In addition to printer drivers, you have the option of installing an on- instructions in the README.TXT file on the diskette to install it. screen printer status monitor and operator panel, and the OKI electronic registration program. To obtain a set of diskettes, call 1-888-232-8530 and request the appropriate part number.

  • Page 10: Status Monitor

    Setting Up Your Printer Status Monitor 8. When Install From Disk window appears, depending on your operating system and choice of driver, type one of the following The status monitor program allows you to monitor and configure an paths in the Copy manufacturers files box: OKIPAGE 12i that is connected to your parallel port.
  • Page 11 Setting Up Your Printer Õ 10. When the driver you selected appears, click Next. Programs OKIPAGE 12i. From the submenu, click 11. Continue with the installation following the Add Printer Wizard Electronic Registration, Windows Status Monitor, or instructions on your screen. Readme.txt to see any of these programs.

  • Page 12: Using The Status Monitor

    Setting Up Your Printer Using the Status Monitor 8. Select Component window appears. Here you have the option of installing the following: You have the option of installing an on-screen printer status monitor and operator panel. With the status monitor open, printer status messages pop- OKIPAGE 12i Standard Driver up on your computer screen, and printer menu settings can be modified using the on-screen operator panel.

  • Page 13: Uninstall Printer Software

    Setting Up Your Printer Uninstall Printer Software Using the Operator Panel The on-screen operator panel is designed to perform as an interactive If you want to remove the printer driver or status monitor from your hard software “front panel” for accessing the printer's menu from your drive, use the following procedure: computer.

  • Page 14: Macintosh Installation

    2. Double-click the OKIPAGE 12i CD icon that appears on the desktop. 3. Double-click the MAC folder. 4. Double-click the English folder. 5. Click the OKIPAGE12i Installer icon. The Adobe PS screen appears, click Continue. 6. The license agreement appears. If you select Accept, the OKIPAGE 12iPS Installer appears.
  • Page 15 Setting Up Your Printer Installing Screen Fonts Install the printer screen fonts on your Macintosh so you can access the printer's resident fonts. 1. Insert the OKIPAGE 12i CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Open the CD icon that appears on the Desktop. 3.

  • Page 16: Using The Front Operator Panel

    This section provides the following information: Ready Light • Using the front operator panel • Setting printer features using the printer menu Printer is online, ready to receive data; button functions inactive (except • Using the printer software ON-LINE). • Using manual feed •...

  • Page 17: Button Functions

    2 Operating Your Printer Button Functions s t i t n i t n i s s e , e d i r p . t n t n i s t n s s e , e d i r p s t n .

  • Page 18: Using The Printer Menu

    Operating Your Printer 2 Using the Printer Menu Most printer menu options can also be set using the soft operator panel on-screen. See the Software Installation Guide. The Menu provides a way to select printer operations and features using the printer’s front operator panel. The Menu is divided into Level 1 and Level 2.
  • Page 19 2 Operating Your Printer Level 1 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Level 1 Menu Operating Your Printer 2 Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 2 Operating Your Printer Level 1 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 Level 1 Menu Operating Your Printer 2 Category Items Options THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE DEPENDENT ON EMULATION *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 2 Operating Your Printer Level 1 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 Level 1 Menu Operating Your Printer 2 Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 2 Operating Your Printer Level 1 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 Level 1 Menu Operating Your Printer 2 Category Items Options THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE COMMON TO ALL EMULATIONS *Default Setting – OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 2 Operating Your Printer Level 2 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Operating Your Printer 2 Level 2 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 2 Operating Your Printer Level 2 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Operating Your Printer 2 Level 2 Menu Category Items Options *Default Setting OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Maintenance Menu

    2 Operating Your Printer Maintenance Menu The Maintenance Menu includes printer maintenance and operating functions described below. To enter Maintenance Menu mode: 1. Turn off the printer 2. Press and hold MENU1/Menu2 and turn on the printer. USER MNT displays. 3.

  • Page 32: Using Special Print Media

    Operating Your Printer 2 3. Adjust the paper guides. Using Special Print Media Use manual feed to print: • Envelopes • Labels • Transparencies • A special document not loaded in the paper tray, like a single letterhead page 4. Insert the sheet (letterhead: top edge in first, facing up) until the •...

  • Page 33: Printing Envelopes

    2 Operating Your Printer Printing Envelopes 5. Adjust the paper guides. 1. Set envelope size and landscape orientation in your software. 2. Pull out the rear exit extender until it locks. 6. Insert the envelope –flap down and to the left– until the printer grips it.

  • Page 34: Printing Transparencies And Adhesive Labels

    The surface should be smooth, clean, and stable electrically and dimensionally. Recycled paper used by OKI printers must be specifically denoted by the paper manufacturer to be for laser printers, or laser guaranteed or compatible. Using media outside these specifications may cause problems requiring service that will not be covered by OKIDATA 2.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    This Section provides the following printer maintenance information: 4. To install a new toner cartridge, follow the instruction in Section 1 (or the instructions included in the toner cartridge kit). • Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5. Be sure to clean the LED array. •...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Image Drum Cartridge

    Printer Maintenance Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge Image Drum Cartridge Life When the image drum reaches 90% of its life, the CHANGE DRUM The life of the image drum depends on a number of factors, including message will display on the printer’s front operator panel and on your the operating temperature, humidity, the type of paper you use, and the screen in the Status Monitor if you have installed the printer software.
  • Page 37 Printer Maintenance Printing a Cleaning Page From the status monitor: The cleaning page process removes residual impurities from printing 1. Click the Operator Panel button on the status monitor Controls surfaces. Printing a cleaning page helps reduce print quality problems, tab.

  • Page 38: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams 2. Remove the sheet that did not feed. To reduce paper jams: • Do not fill tray above Paper Full mark. • Use only recommended paper weight - Tray: 16 to 28 lb. (60 to 105 g/m - Manual feed: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120.5 g/m •...

  • Page 39: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving 2. Remove the jammed paper. 2. Pull the jammed paper out from the back of the printer. Pulling from the front may damage the printer. 3. Remove the image drum and look to make sure the paper is cleared and no pieces are left.
  • Page 40 Problem Solving Printer Messages MESSAGE: DATA Explanation: Data remains in buffer. This section explains printer status messages displayed on the operator Action: Press ON-LINE, FORM FEED, ON-LINE to empty panel LCD. buffer. System Status MESSAGE: PRINT FONTS MESSAGE: Explanation: Font sample page prints. Action: No action needed.
  • Page 41 Problem Solving Maintenance Menu Mode Cleaning/Maintenance MESSAGE: USER MNT MESSAGE: xxxxx Explanation: Maintenance Menu has been accessed. TONER LOW Action: Press MENU button to see categories. Explanation: Toner is running out. Another message can display on the first line. MESSAGE: MENU RESET Action: Replace toner cartridge when print quality deteriorates.
  • Page 42 Problem Solving MESSAGE: PRINT CLEANING Manual Paper Feed Request Explanation: Cleaning Page being generated. MESSAGE: xxxxx MANUAL REQUEST Action: See Cleaning Page instructions in Section 3. Explanation: Request that specified size paper be loaded in manual feed slot. Top line of message may be any valid paper Paper Errors size.

  • Page 43: Print Quality Problems

    Problem Solving Print Quality Problems MESSAGE: MACRO OVERFLOW Explanation: Data in the Macro Buffer has overflowed. Before consulting a service representative regarding a print quality Action: Press RECOVER to continue. Decrease Macro size or problem, check the table below to see if there is a solution, or something you might have overlooked.
  • Page 44 Problem Solving Symptom: Page prints all black. Symptom: Smeared or blotched print. Problem: Damaged image drum cartridge causes repetitive Problem: Dirty or defective fuser assembly or other hardware marks every 1.6 inches due to surface nicks and problem. scratches. Solution: Generate Cleaning Page. Contact service. Solution: Install new image drum cartridge.

  • Page 45: Software Problems

    Problem Solving Software Problems Symptom: Data is sent to printer, but nothing happens. ON-LINE message appears. Software controls printing features. Make sure you have selected the correct printer driver in your software. See your software application Problem: Wrong interface cable. documentation for more information.
  • Page 46 Problem Solving Solution: Many software packages assume 66 lines per page, Problem: Software is attempting to print beyond the printer’s but your printer’s default is 60. Adjust software maximum image area. accordingly, or set LINES/ Pg in Menu 1 to equal lines Solution: Adjust software page margins to printer’s maximum per page in software.

  • Page 47: Hardware Problems

    Problem Solving Hardware Problems Symptom: Graphic image prints partly on one page, partly on the next. Problem: Insufficient printer memory for this image at this resolution. Solution: Change the resolution, reduce the image size, or install more memory in your printer. Symptom: Nothing happens, but printer indicates it is ready to receive data.
  • Page 48 • Corporate information your problem accurately. Our customer service representative are trained • Dealers on all current OKI products They can answer your questions regarding: • Installation of your printer • Documentation •...

  • Page 49: Purchasing Supplies

    • Call 1-800-OKIDATA for the nearest Authorized Sales and Service location. Have your ZIP code ready for our Customer Support Representatives. • Check office supply catalogs or your local stationery store. Most carry OKI brand supplies. OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 UNITED STATES BRAZIL OKIDATA Oki Data do Brasil, Ltda Tel: 1-800-OKIDATA Tel: (5511) 5589-1518 (1-800-654-3282) Fax: (5511) 5584-0267 Fax: 1-609-222-5247 CHILE CANADA Teknos Comunicaciones OKIDATA Tel: 56 (2) 555 5530 Tel: 1-800-OKIDATA Fax: 56 (2) 550 2390 (1-800-654-3282) COLOMBIA Fax: 905-238-4427...

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty

    Okidata, division of Oki America, Inc. (Okidata) warrants this printer to Additional information on obtaining service under this Limited Warranty...
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  • Page 55: Material Safety Data Sheet

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Type 5 Toner 52109001 MSDS # 58330401 OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 The information contained in this MSDS is based on data considered accurate; however, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Vendor assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee or third person party proximately caused by the product if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the MSDS.

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