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Oki T400 User Manual

Oki T400 User Manual

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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 Oki Data 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 Data supplier. Oki Data makes no guarantee that all the features described in this manual are available in all models. Due to Oki Data’s policy of continuous development and improvement, specifications are liable to...

  • Page 4: Warranty And Copyright

    Warranty and Copyright Oki Data makes no guarantee of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied guaranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    4.2.2 Installing the Cutter Kit ··························································· 33 4.2.3 Dispenser················································································· 36 4.2.4 Installing the Dispenser Kit······················································ 40 5. Maintenance ······························································································· 52 5.1 Using the Oki Data Cleaning Kit ························································ 53 5.2 Using the lapping film ········································································ 54 6. Troubleshooting ·························································································· 56 6.1 Print Difficulties ················································································· 56 6.2 Paper is fed but does not print·····························································...

  • Page 8: Overview

    1. Overvie 1.1 Tech al Data T400 T410 Print Type Direct Thermal/ Thermal Transfer, Direct Thermal onl Resolution 0.125 mm (8 dot/mm, 203 dpi) 0.083 mm (12 dot/mm, 305 dpi) Speed User s lectable User selectable 2 to 6 ips...

  • Page 9: Name Of Parts

    Front Panel Operation S witches: ONLINE Key; FEED Key, Power Setting Switches: 1 x 8 Dip-Switches LED: POWER, ONLINE, ERROR Dimen sions Height: 18 1 mm (7.1 in .); Width: 198 mm (7.8 in.); Depth: 230 mm (9.1 in.) Weight 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) Power 110 - 240V +/- 10%, 50/60...
  • Page 10 5. Operation Switches and LEDs • POWER LED When you turn on the power, the green light comes on. Refer to “Connections”. • ERROR LED When an error occurs, the red light comes ON. Refer to “Troubleshooting”. • ONLINE LED When the green light is ON, the printer can receive data.

  • Page 11: Back View

    1.2.2 Back View 1. Power Connector AC adapter connector. 2. Fanfold Paper Inlet Open this to use fanfold paper. 3. Interface Connector CT400/410...

  • Page 12: Top Cover Open

    Operation Manual Overview 1.2.3 Top Cover Open Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal CT400/410...
  • Page 13 Overview Operation Manual Paper Holder When you use a roll of paper, insert the paper here. You can adjust the width according to the paper size. Paper Holder Slide Lever Press this lever to adjust the paper holder width. Head Open this part to refill paper and the carbon ribbon (thermal transfer).

  • Page 14: Front Cover Open

    Operation Manual Overview 1.2.4 Front Cover Open Standard Cutter (optional) Dispenser (optional) 1. Print Darkness and Offset Adjustment Volume Depending on the DSW 6 setting you can either set the Print Darkness or the Label Offset (Label Stop Position). 2. Label Sensor Adjustment Do not use this.
  • Page 15 Overview Operation Manual This page is intentionally left blank. CT400/410...

  • Page 16: Connections

    Operation Manual Connections Connections 2.1 Power Connection 1. Connect the power cable with the main unit and AC adapter as shown in the figure. When you insert the AC adapter in the main unit, set the stopper firmly. 2. Plug in the power cable to the outlet. Stopper CT400/410...

  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Connections Operation Manual 2.2 Power On/Off • Press the power switch at the front side of the main unit in the “I” direction. Power Switch • When you turn on the power, the POWER light comes on. Please make sure that the light is on. •...

  • Page 18: Printer Status Printout

    Operation Manual Connections 2.3 Printer Status Printout The printer status can be printed out. The current status settings are printed to confirm the settings. 1. Turn ON the power of the printer while pressing the FEED but- ton. ONLINE Button Power Switch FEED Button 2.

  • Page 19: Computer Connection

    Connections Operation Manual 2.4 Computer Connection 2.4.1 Bi-directional parallel interface (standard) 1. Turn off the power of the printer. Using an interface cable con- nect the computer to the bi-directional parallel interface connec- tor at the rear panel of the printer. 2.

  • Page 20: Optional Interface (Rs232C)

    Operation Manual Connections 2.4.2 Optional interface (RS232C) Connecting the printer to your computer. 1. Turn off the power of the printer. Using an interface cable con- nect the computer to the optional interface connector at the rear panel of the printer. 2.

  • Page 21: Optional Interface (Usb)

    Connections Operation Manual 2.4.3 Optional Interface (USB) Connecting the printer to your computer. 1. Turn off the power of the printer. Using an interface cable con- nect the computer to the optional interface connector at the rear panel of the printer. 2.

  • Page 22: Optional Interface (Lan)

    Operation Manual Connections 2.4.4 Optional Interface (LAN) Connecting the printer to your computer. 1. Turn off the power of the printer. Using an interface cable con- nect the computer to the optional interface connector at the rear panel of the printer. 2.
  • Page 23 Connections Operation Manual This page is intentionally left blank. CT400/410...

  • Page 24: Configuration

    Configuration 3.1 Status Monitor The Status Monitor is used to change the printer settings. Please make sure that the printer driver is installed in your computer prior to adjusting the printer settings. When you install the printer driver, the Status Monitor is automatically installed and runs minimized. To open the Status Monitor double click the printer icon (1) in the system tray: •...
  • Page 25 Head Density: Displays the print head density Print Speed: Sets the print speed. There are 5 speeds for the T400 and 3 speeds for the T410 Print Mode: Displays the current print mode. This selection is controlled by DIP-SW.
  • Page 26 Operation Manual Configuration Dispense Mode: This is only valid for a printer with dispenser. The label stop position can be selected: Action 1: Stop at head position Action 2: Stop at dispense edge Print Darkness: General printer darkness setting correspond- ing to different types of paper.
  • Page 27 Configuration Operation Manual 16. Print Starting Point Correction: Adjusts the print starting point (both vertically and horizontally) in dots. This will move the print image on the label. 17. Offset (Mode): This sets an offset depending on the operating mode. This offset will move the label position itself (NOT the print image on the label).

  • Page 28: Dip-Sw Settings

    Operation Manual Configuration 3.2 DIP-SW Settings Appropriate settings are made according to your printer environ- ment. However, if there is a setting error, you must change the set- ting by using DIP-SW. Please read the following instructions carefully before you change the settings. Make sure the power of the printer is OFF.

  • Page 29: Change Settings

    Configuration Operation Manual 3.2.1 Change Settings DIP-SW 1,2 Paper feeding The combination of switches 1 and 2 set the paper feeding mode. The paper feed setting varies according to printer type. Paper Feed Description DIP-SW Setting Consecutive Paper is fed consecu- tively without stopping printing.
  • Page 30 Operation Manual Configuration DIP-SW 1,2,3 Download mode The combination of switches 1, 2 and 3 set the download mode. This is set when the program is downloaded. Caution: When download operation is complete, turn off the power of the printer and change DIP-SW settings to the default (respective Print mode setting).
  • Page 31 Configuration Operation Manual DIP-SW 5 Head Check Select whether to report an error when there is a problem in the head (printing area). Setting Item Description DIP-SW Setting Head Check Valid An error message is shown if one or more dots on the print head are damaged (The printer stopped...
  • Page 32 Operation Manual Configuration DIP-SW 7 Data Dump Function The data received online can be printed in character codes. Setting Item Description DIP-SW Setting Normal mode The data received is printed normally. Dump mode The data received is printed as character codes.
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  • Page 34: Media Setting

    Media Setting 4.1 Ri bbon Setting (Thermal Transfer only) Open the top cover by pressing the PUSH marks on the left/right si of the main unit and simultaneously lifting the cover. 2. Press the lilac Head Open/Close Lever in the direction as shown in the figure.
  • Page 35 4. Place the core with the new carbon ribbon on to the spindle to be positioned at the back of the printer. Place the empty core on the spindle to be placed at the front, with the carbon ribbon face outwards.
  • Page 36 7. Close the label roller to the home position. Return the head to its home position by depressing the PUSH marks on either side of the head unit firmly. 8. Finally, close the cover. When you replace the ribbon the next time, keep the ribbon core and replace the used ribbon with the new ribbon.

  • Page 37: Paper Setting

    Paper Setting 4.2.1 Standard and Cutter 1. Open the top cover by pressing the PUSH marks on the left/right side of the main unit and simultaneously lifting the cover. 2. Press the lilac-Head Open/Close Lever in the direction as shown in the figure.
  • Page 38 4. Position the paper in the paper holder. Pull the paper passing it under the sensor. 5. Close the head to the home position. Depress the PUSH mark until fixed firmly. Close the top cover.
  • Page 39 6. Set the top of the paper by pressing the FEED button. Finally, press the ONLINE button to change the online status.

  • Page 40: Installing The Cutter Kit

    4.2.2 Installing the Cutter STEP PROCEDURE 1. Switch the printer OFF and disconnect the power cord. 2. Raise the top cover and print head assembly. 3. Refer to the illustrations on the following pages. Remove the front door panel. 4. Raise the tear bar to the upright position. 5.
  • Page 41 Installing the Cutter Kit...
  • Page 42 Installing the Cutter Kit...

  • Page 43: Dispenser

    4.2.3 Dispenser Open the top cov er by pressing the PUSH marks on the left/right side of the main unit and simultaneously lifting the cover. Press the lilac Head Open/Close Lever in the direction as shown in the figure. 3. Open the front cover, then pull down the upper bar of the dispenser roller to this side and then open the unit while pressing the entire unit.
  • Page 44 4. While pressing the paper holder slide lever, adjust the paper holder to the paper size. 5. Remove the first label from the backing paper and set the paper on the paper holder. Pull the paper passing under the sensor.
  • Page 45 6. Pass the backing paper through the dispenser unit. Close the h ead to the home position. Depress the PUSH mark until fixed firmly.
  • Page 46 7. Close the dispenser roller. Pass the backing paper through the backing paper outlet in the front cover. Close the front and top cover. 8. Set the top of the paper by pressing the FEED button. Finally, press the ONLIN E button to change to the online status. Note: When you are using fan-fold paper feed it through the fan-fold opening at the back of the printer.

  • Page 47: Installing The Dispenser Kit

    .4 Installing the Dispens er Kit DISPENSER KIT COMPONENTS (USED ON DIRECT THERMAL AND THERMAL TRANSFER UNITS) STEP PROCEDURE 1. Switch the printer OFF and disconnect the power cord. 2. Raise the top cover and print head assembly. 3. Remove the front door panel. 4.
  • Page 48 Installing the Dispenser Kit Direct Thermal Unit...
  • Page 49 Installing the Dispenser Kit Direct Thermal Unit...
  • Page 50 Installing the Dispenser Kit Direct Thermal Unit STEP PROCEDURE 9. Remove the backing paper from the Guide Sheet. Line up one side of the Guide Sheet (match notch on Guide Sheet with notch on Front Door Panel). Press down firmly to attach. 10.
  • Page 51 Installing the Dispenser Kit Direct Thermal Unit...
  • Page 52 Installing the Dispenser Kit Thermal Transfer Unit: STEP PROCEDURE The Ribbon Assembly on the Thermal Transfer Unit has a gear that meshes with the gear on the Platen Roller Assembly and must be disengaged to allow the Platen Roller Assembly to be removed. 1.
  • Page 53 Installing the Dispenser Kit Thermal Transfer Unit:...
  • Page 54 Installing the Dispenser Kit For Thermal Transfer Unit:...
  • Page 55 Installing the Dispenser Kit For Thermal Transfer Unit:...
  • Page 56 Installing the Dispenser Kit For Thermal Transfer Unit:...
  • Page 57 Installing the Dispenser Kit For Thermal Transfer Unit:...
  • Page 58 Installing the Dispenser Kit Thermal Transfer Unit: STEP PROCEDURE . Remove the backing paper from the Guide Sheet. Line up one side of the Guide Sheet (match notch on Guide Sheet with notch on Front Door Panel). Press down firmly to attach. .

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Therefore, you should clean the printer periodically. Cleaning Schedule Clean with the Oki Data cleaning kit. The following are some hints as to when you should clean the printer. • Thermal head and platen roller. After printing each roll or every 75 meters of paper.

  • Page 60: Using The Oki Data Cleaning Kit

    Maintenance Operation Manual 5.1 Using the SATO Cleaning Kit 1. Open the top cover and head. 2. When you are using the T4xxTT series, remove the ribbon before cleaning. 3. Soak the cleaning stick or applicator with cleaning liquid and wipe the thermal head and platen roller.

  • Page 61: Using The Lapping Film

    Operation Manual Maintenance 5.2 Using the lapping film 1. Open the top cover and remove the labels. When you are using the T4xxTT series, remove the ribbon before cleaning. 2. Pass the lapping film through the thermal head and platen roller and lock the head.
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  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    It may damage the thermal head. If the glue from the label adheres to the thermal head, clean it using the Oki Data Cleaning Kit. Proper paper and carbon ribbon? Please use proper paper specified by Oki Data. Ensure ribbon is face out.

  • Page 64: Printout Is Not Clear

    Please confirm that the paper is positioned correctly. Platen roller clean? If the platen roller is not clean, clean the platen roller using the Oki Data Cleaning Kit (refer to “Maintenance”). Thermal head clean? No label is adhered to the head? If the thermal head is not clean, clean the head using the Oki Data leaning Kit.

  • Page 65: When The Error Light Is On

    6.5 When the Error Light is on When the Error Light (1) is ON or flashing, there is an error. Confirm the error number that is shown on the Error Number Display (2). This number indicates the cause of the error. Error Number and its reason Error Cause...

  • Page 66: Failure

    6.7 Failure? Please confirm the following before you decide it’s a mechanical failure. POWER light is not ON even if you turn on the machine. Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected correctly? If not, connect the AC adapter and power cable correctly to the outlet. Is the AC adapter connected correctly to the main unit? If not, plug the AC adapter firmly into the main unit power connector.

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