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Page 2: Trademark Information
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Page 3: Emergency First Aid
! If it gets into the eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention. Spillage Spillages should be treated with cold water and soap to help reduce risk of staining skin or clothing. 3 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
3 Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only) ....25 Working with the Status Monitor ............26 Introduction ..................26 Operating Environment ..............26 4 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 5 6 Replacing Consumables ......72 Toner Cartridges ................... 73 General Information ................. 73 Storing and Handling Toner Cartridges ........... 73 5 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 6 9 Installing Accessories ......157 Introduction ..................158 Tray 2 ....................158 Installing Tray 2................158 Duplex Option ..................162 Installing the Duplexing Attachment..........162 Installing the Duplexer ..............165 6 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 7 10 Specifications ........168 Printer Specifications ................. 169 Consumable Life Expectancy Chart............ 172 User-Replaceable Consumables ........... 172 Service-Replaceable Consumables ..........172 7 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction 8 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 9: Getting Acquainted With Your Printer
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Space Requirements To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below. Front View 496 mm (19.5") 396 mm (15.6") 100 mm (3.9") 9 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 10: Side View
Side View with Options (Second Tray & Duplpexer) 130 mm 157 mm (5.1") (6.2") 435 mm (17.1") 100 mm 100 mm (3.9") (3.9") 922 mm (36.3") Note The option appears shaded in the above illustrations. 10 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 11: Printer Parts
Front View 1—Output tray 2—Control panel 3—Front cover 4—Dust cover 5—Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray) 6—Top cover 7—Fuser unit 8—Fuser separator levers 9—Fuser cover lever 10—Imaging cartridge 11—Toner cartridge 11 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 12: Rear View
Rear View 1—Power switch 2—Power connection 3—USB port 4—10Base-T/100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3) Ethernet Interface port 12 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 13: Printer Cd
Operating System Use/Benefit Macintosh OS X (10.2.8/10.3/10.4/ These files are required in order to 10.5) use the printer driver for each operating system. Macintosh OS X Server (10.2/10.3/ 10.4/10.5) Red Hat Linux 9.0, SuSE Linux 8.2 13 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 14: Utilities
For details, refer to See “Using the Status Monitor” on page 26.. Documentation Documentation Use/Benefit User’s Guide (this manual) This manual provides details on general daily operations, such as using the drivers and control panel and replacing consumables. 14 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 15: System Requirements
Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for image processing " 128 MB or more " CD/DVD-ROM drive " I/O interface – 10Base-T/100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3) Ethernet interface port – USB Revision 2.0 and USB Revision 1.1 compliant port. 15 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 16: Using The Windows Printer Drivers
Using the Windows Printer Drivers 16 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 17: Selecting Driver Options/Defaults
Select the General tab. Click Printing Preferences. The Printing Preference dialog box appears. Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media format you use, on the appropriate tabs. Click Apply. Click OK twice. 17 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 18: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
Uninstall Printer Driver. When the Uninstall dialog box appears, select the name of the driver to be deleted, and then click the Uninstall button. Click Uninstall. Click OK, and restart your computer. 18 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 19: Displaying Printer Driver Settings
Right-click the icon for this printer and choose Printing Preferences. Windows 2000 From the Start menu, point to Settings > Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the icon for this printer and choose Printing Preferences. 19 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 20: Using The Postscript And Pcl Printer Drivers
When this button is clicked, it changes to the Printer View button. Note This button does not appear on the Quality tab. Quality View Click the button to display a sample of the settings selected in the Quality tab. 20 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 21: Advanced Tab (Postscript Printer Driver Only)
Specify the PostScript output method " Specify whether or not the error messages of a print job are printed " Print a mirror image " Specify whether or not the application can directly output PostScript data 21 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 22: Basic Tab
The Cover Page Tab allows you to " Print front and back cover pages and separator pages " Specify the paper tray that contains the paper for the front and back cover pages and separator pages 22 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 23: Watermark/Overlay Tab
" Switch between color and grayscale printing " Specify the printer color settings (Quick Color) " Specify the resolution for the printout " Specify the amount of details in graphic patterns (PCL printer driver only) 23 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 24: Other Tab
Server and client combinations Server: Windows Server 2008/Server 2003/XP/2000/Vista Client: Windows Server 2008/Server 2003/XP/2000/Vista " Functions with limitations applied Booklet, Skip Blank Pages, Front Cover Page, Back Cover Page, Separator Page, Create Overlay, Print Overlay, Watermark 24 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 25: Using The Status Monitor (Windows Only)
Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only) 25 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 26: Working With The Status Monitor
Select your language, then click Next. Click I Agree to accept the terms of the software license agreement. Under Driver Setup, click Install Status Monitor. The OKI C130n Status Monitor InstallShield Wizard opens. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Operating Environment The Status Monitor can be used on computers running Windows –...
Page 27: Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert When the Status Monitor notifies you of a printing problem, double-click its icon on the Windows task bar to open the Status Monitor. The Status Monitor identifies what type of error has occurred. 27 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 28: Closing The Status Monitor
Closing the Status Monitor Click Close to close the Status Monitor window. T o exit Status Monitor, right-click the Status Monitor icon in the taskbar, and then click Exit. 28 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 29: Printer Control Panel & Configuration Menu
Printer Control Panel & Configuration Menu 29 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 30: About The Control Panel
Indicator The printer is not ready to The printer is ready to accept data. accept data. Ready Normal. The printer requires operator attention (usually TTENTION TTENTION accompanied by a status message in the message window.) 30 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 31 CURRENT or CANCEL JOB/ALL 3. Press the Menu Select key. The print job(s) is (are) cancelled. " Enters the menu system NTER " Moves down in the menu structure " Selects the displayed menu choice 31 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 32: Toner Supply Indicators
For details on the default passwords, refer to “SYSTEM DEFAULT” on page 46. PRINT MENU With this menu, printer information, such as the configuration page and the demo page, can be printed. 32 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 33 YES/NO Prints the demo page. Note The amounts remaining for the supplies status and coverage information displayed using the statistics page may be different from the actual amounts and should be used only as reference. 33 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 34: Paper Menu
- LOGICAL TRAY 9 " DUPLEX " ORIENTATION " PAGE RECOVERY Note * This menu item appears only if the duplex option is installed. ** These menu items appear only if an optional second tray is installed. 34 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 35 THICK1, THICK2 Select the setting for the type of paper loaded into Tray 1. TRAY2 MEDIA Settings LETTER/ SIZE The default setting for North America is LETTER. The default setting for all other regions is A4. 35 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 36 On the model for North America, the settings appear in inches and the menu item appears as LENGTH(IN). On the models for all other regions, the settings appear in millimeters and the menu item appears as LENGTH(MM). 36 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 37 Select whether or not the page is printed again after recovering from a paper misfeed. If ON is selected, the page that was misfed is printed again. If OFF is selected, printing continues with the next page without printing the misfed page. 37 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 38: Quality Menu
Quality Menu Tree " REPLACE TONER > BLACK > CYAN > MAGENTA > YELLOW > REMOVE ALL " TONER OUT ACTION " AIDC > REQUEST AIDC > MODE " P/H CLEANUP " ECONOMY PRINT " DUPLEX SPEED 38 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 39 “Replacing All Toner Cartridges at the Same Time” on page 82. TONER Settings STOP/CONTINUE If STOP is selected, printing stops when the toner cartridge is empty. ACTION If CONTINUE is selected, printing continues even if the toner cartridge is empty. 39 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 40 If SPEED is selected, the print speed has priority; however, the print quality may decrease. If QUALITY is selected, the print quality has priority; therefore, the print speed will decrease while the print quality may increase. 40 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 41: Interface Menu
- PV6 > IP SERVICES - ENABLE HTTP - DISABLE FILTERS - DISABLE IPSEC > IPX/SPX - FRAME TYPE > ETHERNET SPEED > DISABLE 802.1X > PS PROROCOL > USB - ENABLE - JOB TIMEOUT 41 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 42 MAIN MENU /SYSTEM DEFAULT /SECURITY /CONFIG /ENABLE is set to , the administrator password must be entered to display this menu. For details on the default administrator password, refer to “SYSTEM DEFAULT” on page 46. 42 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 43 Use the , and keys to specify the value. SUBNET Settings 000.000.000.000 MASK Specify the subnet mask for the network. Use the , and keys to specify the value. 43 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 44 Settings YES/ FILTERS If YES is selected, filter is enabled. If NO is selected, filter is disabled. DISABLE Settings YES/ IPSEC If YES is selected, IPsec is enabled. If NO is selected, IPsec is disabled. 44 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 45 If YES is selected, USB is enabled. If NO is selected, USB is disabled. Settings -999 TIMEOUT Specify the length of time (in seconds) until the print job being received is timed out when USB is being used. 45 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 46: System Default
> START PAGE " DATE & TIME " ENERGY SAVER " SECURITY > CONFIG - ENABLE " FORMAT > FLASH - SET USER PASSWD " RESTORE/SAVE > RESTORE FACTORY > SAVE CUSTOM > RESTORE CUSTOM 46 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 47: System Default Menu
COLOR COLOR Settings , GRAYSCALE MODE Specify whether printing is in full color or grayscale. Note The color mode setting specified from the printer driver has priority over the setting specified for this menu item. 47 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 48 “PRINT MENU” on page 32. POINT Settings 400-1200-99975 SIZE Specify the outline font size in the PCL language. SYMBOL Specify the symbol set used with the PCL language. The default setting is PC8. 48 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 49 Specify the user password for displaying the PASSWD user menus. The specified password is applied only if MAIN MENU/SYSTEM DEFAULT/SECRITY/CONFIG/ENABLE is set to ON. The password can contain a maximum of 16 characters. Note Empty passwords are not allowed. 49 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 50: Service Menu
If YES is selected, the menu items revert to the previously saved settings. SERVICE MENU With this menu, the service representative can adjust the printer and perform maintenance operations. This menu cannot be accessed by the user. 50 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 51: Language Menu
GERMAN, SPANISH, ITALIAN, be changed to the required language. PORTUGUESE, DUTCH, The default setting is English. CZECH, JAPANESE, POLISH The language selections appear in the message window in the corresponding language. For GERMAN DEUTSCH example, appears as 51 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 52: Media Handling
Media Handling 52 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 53: Print Media
The minimum size is 3.6 x 7.25 inch (92.0 x 184.0 mm). The maximum size is 8.5 x 11.7 inch (216.0 x 297.0 mm). Note For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within the ranges shown in the above table. 53 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 54: Media Types
" Cold-water-transfer paper " Pressure sensitive " Designed specifically for inkjet printers (such as superfine paper, glossy film, and postcards) " Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine 54 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 55: Thick Stock
Thick 2 (164 to 209 g/m Weight 91 to 209 g/m² (25 to 55.9 lb) Duplexing Not supported DO NOT use thick stock that is " Mixed with any other media in Tray 1 (as this will cause printer misfeeding) 55 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 56: Labels
Tray 1 Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their thickness Tray 2 Not supported Orientation Face up Driver Labels Media Type Duplexing Not supported Use label sheets that are " Recommended for laser printers 56 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 57: Letterhead Stationery
Up to 50 postcards, depending on their thickness Tray 2 Not supported Orientation Face up Driver Postcard Media Type Duplexing Not supported Use postcards that are " Approved for laser printers DO NOT use postcards that are 57 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 58 Coated " Designed for inkjet printers " Precut or perforated " Preprinted or multicolored Note If the postcard is warped, press on the warped area before putting it in Tray 1. " Folded or wrinkled 58 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 59: Printable Area
If you choose a standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to printable area constraints). If you can custom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the printable area for optimum results. 59 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 60: Loading Media
Do not mix media of different types and sizes, as this will cause media misfeeds. Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from Tray 1, refer to “Print Media” on page 53. 60 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 61: Loading Plain Paper
Loading Plain Paper Remove the dust cover from Tray 1. Slide the media guides to provide more space between them. Load the paper face up in the tray. 61 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 62 Up to 200 sheets (80 g/m [21 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Reattach the dust cover. 62 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 63: Other Media
Label, or Thick Stock) in the driver for optimum print quality. Loading Labels/Postcard/Thick Stock and Letterhead Remove the dust cover from Tray 1. Remove any media from the tray. Slide the media guides to provide more space between them. 63 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 64 Load the media face up in the tray. Note Up to 50 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Reattach the dust cover. 64 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 65: Tray 2
Only Letter or A4 plain paper can be loaded in Tray 2. Loading Plain Paper Pull out Tray 2 as far as possible. Lift up Tray 2 to remove it. Remove the lid from Tray 2. 65 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 66 Load the paper face up in the tray. Note Do not load above the 100% line. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m [21 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. 66 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 67 Reattach the lid to Tray 2. Reinsert Tray 2 into the printer. 67 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 68: Duplexing
The following Binding Position settings are available. If “Short Edge” is selected, the pages will be laid out to flip at the top. If “Long Edge” is selected, the pages will be laid out to flip at the sides. 68 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 69 Load plain paper into the tray. From the printer driver, specify the layout for duplex printing. Click OK. Note With autoduplexing, the back side is printed first, and then the front side is printed. 69 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 70: Output Tray
This tray has a capacity of approximately 100 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m (21 lb) paper. Note If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may experience media misfeeds, excessive media curl, or static buildup. 70 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 71: Media Storage
Avoid moisture, excessive humidity, direct sunlight, excessive heat (above 35°C [95°F]), and dust. " Avoid media leaning against other objects or placing it in an upright position. Before using stored media, do a trial print and check print quality. 71 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 72: Replacing Consumables
Replacing Consumables 72 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 73: Toner Cartridges
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Important! For the best results, use only genuine Oki toner cartridges. Storing and Handling Toner Cartridges " Keep toner cartridges In their packaging until you’re ready to install them.
Page 74 Do not hold, stand or store cartridges on their ends or turn them upside down; the toner inside the cartridges may become caked or unequally distributed. " Keep toner cartridges away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols. 74 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 75: Replacing A Toner Cartridge
Note If the item TONER OUT ACTION on the MAIN MENU /QUALITY MENU is set to CONTINUE, the message X TONER OUT appears. Check the message window to see which color toner is empty. Perform the operation described below to automatically rotate the 75 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 76 *YES *YES IS SELECTED NTER The display then changes to OPEN DOOR AND REPLACE X TINER Open the front cover. Note Before opening the front cover, open Tray 1 if it is not already open 76 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 77 Pull down the handle on the toner cartridge until the toner cartridge is unlocked and moves out slightly toward you Remove the toner cartridge CAUTION Do not manually rotate the toner cartridge carousel. In addition, do not rotate the carousel with force, otherwise it may be damaged. 77 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 78 Do not burn the toner cartridge. Unpack the new toner cartridge. Shake the cartridge horizontally a few times to distribute the toner. Note Make sure that the toner roller cover is securely attached before shaking the toner cartridge. 78 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 79 Remove the cover from the toner roller. CAUTION Do not touch or scratch the toner roller! 79 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 80 Note Before inserting the toner cartridge, make sure that the color of the toner cartridge to be installed is the same as the label on the toner cartridge carousel. 80 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 81 (less than 2 minutes) after the toner cartridge has been replaced. If you open the top or front cover before the message IDLE appears, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. 81 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 82: Replacing All Toner Cartridges At The Same Time
MAIN MENU QUALITY MENU QUALITY MENU REPLACE TONER REPLACE TONER NTER BLACK REPLACE TONER REMOVE ALL REMOVE ALL NTER REMOVE ALL *YES NTER IS SELECTED Then the display changes to OPEN DOOR AND REMOVE M TONER 82 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 83 If you open the top or front cover before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over again after the cover is closed. Press the key three times to exit the configuration menu. 83 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 84: Imaging Cartridges
Imaging Cartridges Replacing the Imaging Cartridge Important! When replacing an imaging cartridge, use only a genuine Oki imaging cartridge for your specific printer type. Open the top cover. Note If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray before opening the top cover.
Page 85 Do not touch the PC drum and the transfer belt on the imaging cartridge. Slowly insert the new imaging cartridge vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish installing the imaging cartridge. 85 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 86 Note The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes) after the imaging cartridge has been replaced. If you open the top cover before the message IDLE appears, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. 86 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 87: The Fuser Unit
The Fuser Unit Replacing the Fuser Unit Important! For optimum print quality and performance, use only a genuine Oki fuser unit for your specific printer type. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord. WARNING! There are extremely hot parts within the printer. Before replacing...
Page 88 Push the blue handles back as far as possible. Grab the blue handles and lift the fuser unit to remove it. 88 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 89 Important! Do not touch the matching connectors of the fuser unit and the machine. Prepare a new fuser unit. 89 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 90 Pull the fuser separator levers forward as far as pos- sible. Remove the fuser separator material, and then return the fuser separator levers to their original positions. 90 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 91 Be careful not to touch the paper exit sensor and the surface of the fuser roller in the fuser unit. While lifting the fuser unit with the blue handles (one on each side), vertically insert the fuser unit. 91 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 92 Important! Do not touch the paper exit sensor on the fuser unit. Important! Do not touch the matching connectors of the fuser unit and the machine. 92 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 93 After the fuser unit is firmly installed, flip the blue handles down toward you. Carefully close the top cover. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. 93 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 94: Maintaining The Printer
Maintaining the Printer 94 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 95: Maintaining The Printer
" Avoid using abrasive or corrosive solutions or solutions that contain solvents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the printer. 95 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 96 Keep media in the output tray at a minimum level. If the media is stocked too high, your printer may experience media misfeeds and excessive media curl. " Keep the printer level to avoid toner spillage. 96 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 97 CAUTION If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. " Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. 97 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 98: Cleaning The Printer
Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning. However, be sure to turn on the printer when cleaning the print head window. Cleaning the Exterior Control Panel EADY EADY TTENTION TTENTION OTATE OTATE ONER ONER ANCEL ANCEL Ventilation Grill 98 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 99: Cleaning The Interior
Cleaning the Interior Cleaning the Media Feed Roller Open the top cover. Note If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray before opening the top cover. 99 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 100 Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the imaging cartridge out vertically. 100 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 101 Do not leave the imaging cartridge removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the removed imaging cartridge in a location where it would be exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). 101 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 102 The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. 102 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 103: Cleaning The Print Head Window
(1, bottom view). Slowly insert the imaging cartridge vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish reinstalling the imaging cartridge. Carefully close the top cover. Cleaning the Print Head Window 103 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 104 Open the front cover. Note Before opening the front cover, open Tray 1 if it is not already open. The magenta toner cartridge has been moved to the position from where it can be replaced. 104 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 105 Note When the magenta toner cartridge is removed, a gap is created within the printer so that the print head window can easily be cleaned. Important! Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration. 105 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 106 Note The toner cartridge rotate within the printer. After the toner cartridges have finished rotating, open the top cover. Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the imaging cartridge out vertically. 106 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 107 Do not leave the imaging cartridge removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the removed imaging cartridge in a location where it would be exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). 107 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 108 The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. 108 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 109 Be careful not to touch the surface of the transfer roller (1, bottom view). Slowly insert the imaging cartridge vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish reinstalling the imaging cartridge. 109 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 110 Close the top cover. After the toner cartridges have finished rotating, open the front cover. Align the shaft on each end of the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge. 110 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 111 Important! Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration. Press in the magenta toner cartridge until it locks into place. 111 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 112 Tray 2. If the duplex option is installed, remove it. Open the outer cover of the duplex unit, then hold the duplexer against the printer and remove the screws holding it to the printer. 112 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 113 Close the duplex cover, then lift up on the bottom of the duplexer, and pull it off the printer. Remove the dust cover from Tray 1. Close Tray 1 and the output tray. 113 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 114 Lift the printer off of Tray 2 and temporarily place it on a sturdy flat surface. Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. 114 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 115 If you removed the duplex option in step 1, reinstall it. Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers in the Duplex Attachment Important! Be sure to remove the duplex option before cleaning the media feed rollers for the attachment. Remove the duplexer. 115 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 116 Open the outer cover of the duplex unit and remove the screws holding it to the printer while holding the duplexer against the printer. Close the duplex cover., then lift up on the bottom of the duplexer, and pull it off the printer. 116 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 117 Remove the dust cover from Tray 1. Close Tray 1 and the output tray. Lift the printer off of the duplex attachment and temporarily place it on a sturdy flat surface. 117 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 118 Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Lift the printer and reinstall it on top of the attachment. Open the output tray and tray 1, then reattach the dust cover. Reinstall the duplexer. 118 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 119: Cleaning The Duplex Feed Rollers
Cleaning the Duplex Feed Rollers Open the duplex cover. Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Carefully close the duplex cover. 119 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 120: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 120 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 121: Introduction
Understanding the media path page 124 Clearing media misfeeds page 125 Solving problems with media misfeeds page 140 Solving other problems page 142 Solving problems with printing quality page 146 Status, error, and service messages page 152 121 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 122: Printing A Configuration Page
Press Key Until Display Reads MENU NTER MAIN MENU MAIN MENU NTER PRINT MENU PRINT MENU NTER MENU MAP PRINT MENU CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION NTER The configuration page prints and the NTER printer goes back to IDLE. 122 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 123: Preventing Media Misfeeds
" Overfilling the trays. " Allowing the output tray to overfill (the output tray has a 100-sheet capacity—misfeeding may occur if you allow more than 100 sheets of media to accumulate at one time). 123 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 124: Understanding The Media Path
Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media misfeeds. 1 Output tray 2 Imaging cartridge 3 Toner cartridge carousel 4 Tray 1 5 Tray 2 (optional) 6 Fuser unit 7 Duplex option 124 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 125: Clearing Media Misfeeds
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. If, after clearing the media misfeed, the misfeed message in the control panel window persists, open and close the printer’s top cover. This should clear the misfeed message. 125 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 126: Media Misfeed Messages And Clearing Procedures
With the second case, refer to page 126. PAPER JAM page 127 FUSER PAPER JAM page 127 EXIT PAPER JAM page 127 TRANSFER PAPER JAM TRAY2 page 135 OPEN TOP COVER PAPER JAM page 138 DUPLEX 126 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 127: Clearing A Media Misfeed In The Printer
Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the imaging cartridge outy. 127 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 128 Do not leave the imaging cartridge removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the removed imaging cartridge in a location where it would be exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). 128 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 129 The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. 129 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 130 Note Remove the dust cover from Tray 1 and remove any jammed media. 130 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 131 Do not touch the paper exit sensor on the fuser unit. Important! Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the transfer roller. 131 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 132 Return the fuser separator levers to their original positions. Slowly insert the imaging cartridge vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish reinstalling the imaging cartridge. 132 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 133: Clearing A Media Misfeed From Tray 1
Note If the media cannot be removed, instead of pulling it with extreme force, clear the media misfeed according to the procedure described in “Clearing a Media Misfeed in the Printer” on page 127. 133 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 134 Reattach the dust cover. Press the Menu Select key. 134 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 135: Clearing A Media Misfeed From Tray 2
Clearing a Media Misfeed From Tray 2 Pull out Tray 2 as far as possi- ble. Lift up Tray 2 to remove it. Remove any misfed paper. Note If necessary, remove the dust cover from Tray 1 and close the tray. 135 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 136 Fan the paper, and align its edges. Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place. Load the media in Tray 2, and attach the lid. 136 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 137 Reinsert Tray 2. Open and close the top cover to clear the misfeed message. 137 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 138: Clearing A Media Misfeed From The Duplex Option
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Page 139 Close the duplex cover. 139 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 140: Solving Problems With Media Misfeeds
Tray 1. Do not duplex labels, thick stock, postcard, or letterheads. Media is still being Recheck the media path inside the misfed. duplex option and make sure that you have removed all of the misfed media. 140 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 141 See “Print Media” on page 53. thickness, type, etc.) is being used. The media feed roller Clean the media feed roller. is dirty. For more details, refer to “Cleaning the Media Feed Roller” on page 99. 141 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 142: Solving Other Problems
You can’t The tray is empty. Check that at least Tray 1 is loaded print the with media, in place, and secure. configuration There is a media Clear the media misfeed. page. misfeed. 142 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 143 The job is very complex. Wait. No action needed. A toner cartridge for a Install a genuine Oki toner cartridge different region is installed approved for your specific printer. X INCORRECT displayed in the message window).
Page 144 Check them for damage. If necessary, fuser unit is defective. contact Technical Support with the error information. Unsupported media (wrong Use good quality recommended media. size, thickness, type, etc.) is See “Print Media” on page 53. being used. 144 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 145 Symptom Cause Solution The date and The backup battery has Contact Technical Support. time is not reached the end of its correctly service life. maintained on the printer. 145 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 146: Solving Problems With Printing Quality
If one or more color. be defective. is damaged, replace it. The imaging cartridge Remove the imaging cartridge and may be defective. check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it. 146 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 147 The imaging cartridge Remove the imaging cartridge and gloss of the printed may be defective. check for damage. If it is damaged, image. replace it. 147 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 148 See “Print Media” on page 53. rubbed. type, etc.) is being used. Media type is set When printing labels, postcards, thick incorrectly. stock, or letterheads, specify the appropriate media type in the printer driver. 148 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 149 Replace it with a new toner cartridge. The imaging cartridge Remove the imaging cartridge and is defective. check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it. 149 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 150 If one or more page- be defective. is damaged, replace it. to-page variation. The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace it from humidity. with new, dry media. 150 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 151 Perform AIDC. (On the control panel menu, go to MAIN MENU/QUALITY , then MENU/AIDC/REQUEST AIDC select If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been performed, contact Technical Support with the error information. 151 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 152: Status, Error, And Service Messages
IDLE The printer is on and ready to receive data. INITIALIZING The printer is being initialized. PRINTING The printer is printing. 152 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 153: Error Messages: Warning
X INCORRECT The X toner cartridge Install a genuine Oki is an unapproved toner cartridge of the type. appropriate type. X MEMORY ERROR A memory error Re-install the specified occurred in the toner toner cartridge. cartridge. 153 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 154: Error Messages (Operator Call)
Technical Support. DUPLEX Duplex cover is open. Close the duplex cover. UNIT PANEL OPEN ERROR While updating code, an error The user should attempt the LOADING has occurred. upgrade process again. IMAGE 154 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 155 A imaging cartridge Replace the imaging incompatible with the machine cartridge with a correct one. is installed. X TONER The X toner cartridge has Replace the toner cartridge. LIFE END reached the end of its life. 155 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 156: Service Messages
An error has been detected Reboot the printer. This often CALL with the item indicated “XXXX” clears the service message, XXXX in the service message. and printer operation can resume. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support. 156 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 157: Installing Accessories
Installing Accessories 157 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 158: Introduction
If Tray 2 is installed, up to 500 additional sheets of A4/Letter-size paper can be loaded. Installing Tray 2 Important! Since the imaging drum and toners are installed in the printer, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it in order to prevent accidental spills. 158 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 159 Remove the dust cover from Tray 1. Close Tray 1 and the output tray Unpack Tray 2. Note Be sure to place Tray 2 on a level surface. 159 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 160 Lift the printer and place it on top of Tray 2, making sure that the positioning pins on Tray 2 correctly fit into the holes in the bottom of the printer. Open the output tray and Tray ,1. Reattach the dust cover. 160 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 161 “Tray 2” on page 65. Insert Tray 2 into the printer and reconnect all interface cables. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. Activate Tray 2 in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Configure tab, see page 17). 161 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 162: Duplex Option
“Installing the Duplex Option” on page 174. The duplexing attachment (or optional Tray 2) must installed before the duplexer can be installed. Note The duplexing attachment cannot be used by itself; it must be used together with the duplexer. 162 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 163 Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and inter- face cables. Remove the dust cover from Tray 1. 163 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 164 Open Tray 1 and the output tray, and reattach the dust cover. 164 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 165: Installing The Duplexer
Tray 2 installed; however, the installation procedure would be the same if the attachment was installed. Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and inter- face cables. Remove the tape affixed to the rear cover. Unpack the duplexer. 165 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 166 Important! When attaching the duplex option, attach the bottom of the option first. If the duplex option is attached incorrectly, it may be damaged. 166 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 167 Reconnect all interface cables. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. Activate the duplexer in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Configure tab, see page 17). 167 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 168: Specifications
Specifications 168 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 169: Printer Specifications
13.2 pages per minute for A4, Letter (plain paper) " Full color: 5.0 pages per minute for A4, Letter (plain paper) Warm-up time Avg. 45 seconds (time to return to Ready mode from Energy save mode) 169 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 170 220 to 240 V: 1100 W or less Energy Saver Mode: 18.5 W or less Amperage 120 V: 8.4 A or less 220 to 240 V: 4.4 A or less Acoustic Noise Printing: 52 dB or less Standby: 32 dB or less 170 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 171 Height: 275 mm (10.8") Width: 399 mm (15.8") Depth: 380 mm (14.9") Weights 13 kg (without consumables) 15 kg (with consumables) Interface USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compliant, 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3) Ethernet Standard memory 256 MB 171 - C130n User’s Guide...
Page 172: Consumable Life Expectancy Chart
In addition, the life will be affected by the temperature and humidity of the operating environment. Service-Replaceable Consumables Item Average Life Expectancy Transfer roller 50,000 pages 172 - C130n User’s Guide...

Oki C130n Instruction Manual

1 Introduction

2 Using the Windows Printer Drivers

3 Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only)

4 Printer Control Panel & Configuration Menu

5 Media Handling

6 Replacing Consumables

7 Maintaining the Printer

8 Troubleshooting

9 Installing Accessories

10 Specifications

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