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  • Page 1 Océ VarioLink 3550p VarioLink 3550pd Critical Link User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Solaris, SunOS and NIS (Network Information Services) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their proprietors. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 2...
  • Page 3 Never attempt any procedure on the machine that is not specifically described in this manual. Unauthorized operation can cause faults or accidents. Océ is not liable for any problems resulting from unauthorized operation of the equipment. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 3...

  • Page 4: Preface

    This product is a “Class I Laser System” that does not emit dangerous laser beam. Operate the machine according to the instructions in the manual. Do not carry out any operation not mentioned in the manual. Otherwise, it may lead to unforeseen accident or machine breakdown. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 4...

  • Page 5: Conventions

    Indicates items displayed on the computer and the printer control panel. Also indicates the title of printed reports/lists from the printer. < > Indicates items such as hard buttons and indicators on the keyboard and printer. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 5...

  • Page 6: Illegal Copies And Printouts

    Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner • Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 6...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    USB Menu ........73 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 7...
  • Page 8 Appendix A ........136 PCL Emulation Symbol Sets ......136 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 8...

  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    <|> position switches it on and pressing it to the <0> position switches it off. Paper stopper Raise this when printing on paper larger than Letter/A4 size. Duplex unit For connecting the optional duplex unit. connector VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 9...
  • Page 10 For connecting the parallel cable. connector Network For connecting the network cable when connecting this connector printer to the network for use. USB connector For connecting the USB cable. Serial connector For connecting the serial cable. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 10...

  • Page 11: With Optional Accessories

    A4 universal tray Can install up to two levels of an Letter/A4 universal tray (550) to this printer. Right detachable Remove this when installing optional accessories cover such as hard disk and additional memory. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 11...

  • Page 12: Internal View

    Fixes the toner on the paper. Do not touch this when using the printer as it is hot. Transfer roll Transfers the toner image on the surface of the cartridge photosensitive drum to the paper. Cover B Open this when removing jammed paper. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 12...

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    <Select> button Press to select the currently displayed menu on setting. Press these to move to the required menu, item and < > < > candidate value on the display. < > < > buttons VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 13...

  • Page 14: Display

    This screen appears when you press the <MENU> button. The initial Menu screen displayed is as follows. Print Jobs Menu Refer to:: • Items that can be set on the Menu screen: “The Control Panel” on page 50 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 14...

  • Page 15: Switching On And Off The Power

    By checking the display on the control panel, confirm that the printer is not processing any data. “Online” or “Power Saver Mode” should be displayed. Online VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 15...

  • Page 16: Power Saver Modes

    30 minutes. Exiting the Power Saver Mode The printer automatically cancels its power save status once it receives data from the computer. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 16...

  • Page 17: Cancelling/Checking Printing

    <Delete> key. Checking Status of Print Data Checking in Windows Double-click the printer icon on the task bar at the bottom right of the screen. From the displayed window, check the column, [Status]. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 17...

  • Page 18: Displaying Optional Accessory Configuration And Paper Tray Settings

    Click [Get Information from Printer]. Note The properties of the printer can be displayed on the printer driver. Click [OK]. The contents of the [Device Options] tab will be updated based on the data obtained from the printer. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 18...

  • Page 19: Printing

    *Paper Feed Options include: Auto Resize, Covers, Auto Tray Change, Media Check, and Skip Blank Pages, Tray 1 Settings, and Media Type. **Finishing Mode includes: Standard, 2-up, 4-up, 6-up, 8-up, 9-up, 16-up, PosterPrint, and Booklet. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 19...

  • Page 20: Printing On Envelopes

    The reverse side of the envelope cannot be printed on. Note For details on the procedure to load paper in a paper tray, refer to “Loading Paper in a Paper Tray” on page 44. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 20...
  • Page 21 Select this printer from the drop down list and click [Properties]. Click the [Setup] tab. Select the loaded paper tray from [Source] or click the [Media Type] and then select [Com10]. Click [OK]. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 21...

  • Page 22: Printing On Transparencies

    Click the Media Type drop down box and click on transparencies. Select the loaded paper tray from Source Drop down and click on the tray that contains the transparencies. Click the Paper Size drop down. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 22...

  • Page 23: Printing On Custom Size Paper/Long Paper

    The way to load custom size paper with the long edge shorter than 356 mm in trays 1 to 4 is the same as loading standard size paper. For details, refer to “ Loading Paper in a Paper Tray” (P. 44). VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 23...
  • Page 24 Setting the wrong size for printing will cause the machine failure. This is especially true if you configure a bigger size when using a narrow width paper. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 24...
  • Page 25 Click OK to close the Dialog Box. Note You may use the modify selection to change a previously stored custom size. Note You may use the Delete Selection to delete a previously stored custom size. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 25...

  • Page 26: Print Confidential Document - Secure Print

    When the optional hard disk or compact flash has been installed, you can use the secure print feature. Important • The hard disk may be damaged and erase important data saved in the hard disk. We recommend you back up your data. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 26...

  • Page 27: About Secure Print

    • 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]. Select this printer as the printer to be used and click [Preferences]. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 27...
  • Page 28 Press the < > or < > button until the desired document is displayed and then press the < > button. Input the number of copies desired, then press <Select>. After printing, the job is deleted. Press [Cancel] to exit the menu. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 28...

  • Page 29: Proof Print - Print After Checking Printing Result

    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]. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 29...
  • Page 30 Repeat step 3 until all four digits of the password are displayed. Press the <SELECT> button. Press the < > or < > button until the required document is displayed and then press the <Select> button. The proof document will print. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 30...

  • Page 31: Print At A Specified Time - Timed Job

    In the [Job Identification] group, enter a name at [Job Name]. The default job name is “blank”, if left blank the job may fault. Click [OK]. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. Printing will start at the specified time. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 31...
  • Page 32 Online is displayed. Note • The document name displayed (up to 12 characters) is the [Document Name] set in the [Timed Job] dialog box of the [Job Option] tab of the printer driver. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 32...

  • Page 33: Direct Printing Of Pdf Files

    The [Quantity] setting on the control panel will become disabled. Also, if the number of copies is not specified by lpr command, it will be treated as one copy. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 33...
  • Page 34 The following specification on the computer is an example of using lpr command to print PDF file. Note • indicates space. Example: Printing a [event.pdf] file with a printer IP address of 192.168.1.100. C:\>lpr 192.168.1.100 event.pdf <Enter> key VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 34...

  • Page 35: Printing Via Electronic Mail - 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. Note • Wrong e-mail environment settings may cause disruptions in your network. Always ask your network administrator to configure e-mail environment settings. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 35...
  • Page 36 • Maximum 31 documents can be attached. Enter the printer’s e-mail address in the address column. Send the e-mail. The printer will print the e-mail automatically after receiving it. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 36...
  • Page 37 SMTP. Detailed adjustments with the provider is required for such cases. • When setting up the e-mail configuration in an environment where MTA support is set up in private segments, match the operating configuration. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 37...

  • Page 38: About Paper

    A5, B5, A4, Executive (7.25 × 10.5"), Letter (8.5 × 11"), Legal (8.5 × 13"), Legal (8.5 × 14") Others: , COM-10 Envelope Monarch Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope Custom (76×127 - 216×900 Statement VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 38...
  • Page 39 To ensure printing is correctly done, select the correct paper size, paper type, and paper tray. • The printed image may fade due to moisture such as water, rain or vapor. For details, contact service. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 39...

  • Page 40: Standard Paper

    Plain Medium weight paper for internal 75 g/m distribution and general office use. (20 lb) RX 80 Plain Medium weight paper for internal 80 g/m distribution and general office use. (3R 91720) (21.3 lb) VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 40...

  • Page 41: Special Media

    Thick 2 paper. Note • For details on special media, such as heavyweight not listed in the table, contact service. • For details on printing transparencies and envelopes, refer to “ Printing” (P. 19). VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 41...

  • Page 42: Unusable 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 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 42...

  • Page 43: Storing And Handling Paper

    Do not let the paper stand but store it in a flat location. • Ensure that the paper is stored properly without being bent or curled. • Store the paper in a location not exposed to direct sunlight. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 43...

  • Page 44: Loading Paper In A Paper Tray

    Hold the grip of the paper tray and pull its extendable part to the front until it reaches its maximum. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 44...
  • Page 45 Paper type and size that can be loaded: “Usable Paper” on page 38 • Setting paper size: “Setting Custom Paper Sizes” on page 47 • Setting paper type: “Setting Paper Types” on page 48 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 45...

  • Page 46: Automatic Tray Selection

    Press the <FEED/SELECT> button to print on paper of another type or press <CANCEL> to cancel the job. Refer to: • Specify Paper Type: Online Help for the printer driver VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 46...

  • Page 47: Setting Custom Paper Sizes

    [Landscape (X) Size], then press the < > button. Enter values for the paper size to be used by pressing the < > or < > button Press the <SELECT> button. Press the <CANCEL> button to exit the menus. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 47...

  • Page 48: Setting Paper Types

    FX EPR, FX Green Recycled 60 - 90 g/m (16 - 24 lb) Label, envelope Thick 1 90 - 156 g/m (24 - 42 lb) Thick 2 157 - 216 g/m (42 - 57.5 lb) JE001 Transparency VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 48...

  • Page 49: Settings On The Control Panel

    (X = the tray number you wish to set). Then press the < > button. Press the < > or < > button until the desired media type is displayed, then press the <SELECT> button. Press the <CANCEL> button to exit the menu. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 49...

  • Page 50: Control Panel Features

    Select button runs the currently displayed activity or saves the currently displayed candidate. Press these to move to the required menu, item and candidate < > < > < > value on the display. < > buttons VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 50...

  • Page 51: Print Jobs Menu

    (USB, Net, LPD, etc.) (PCL, PS, etc.) Menu Screen Screen for configuring settings related to the printer. This screen appears when you press the <MENU> button. The initial Menu screen displayed is as follows. Print Jobs Menu VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 51...

  • Page 52: Information Menu

    < >, < >, SELECT, and Cancel buttons help you to navigate through the menus. Press the MENU button on the control panel. The LCD will display “Print Jobs Menu” on the first line of the display. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 52...
  • Page 53 Press the < > button to display “Print PS Fonts” on the first line of the display. Press the Select button to print the list, or press the CANCEL button to exit the menu system. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 53...

  • Page 54: Menu Structure

    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 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 54...
  • Page 55 Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the system settings. Submenu Default Available Procedure for Setting Settings Changing Setting Enter Password User Selected User Selected See Steps Above VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 55...

  • Page 56: Information Menu

    Press SELECT to print a Demo Page. This function allows you to print a demo page. Print Error Log Press SELECT to print the Error Log. This function allows you to print the error log. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 56...

  • Page 57: Print Menu

    Auto Tray Switch Press < > or < > buttons to This submenu allows you toggle between ON and OFF. to switch the tray auto Press <SELECT> to save this switch function on or off. setting. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 57...
  • Page 58 Portrait and Landscape. Press <SELECT> to save this setting. Lines Per Page 5 to 128 Press < > or < > buttons to increase or decrease the setting. Press <SELECT> to save this setting. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 58...

  • Page 59: Media Menu

    Prepunched, you to set the media MEDIA TYPES. Letterhead, type. Press <SELECT> to set a Colored, media type. Preprinted, Bond, Label, Card Stock, Postcard, Envelope, Thick 1, Thick 2, Other VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 59...
  • Page 60 Executive, C5 you to set the media sizes. Envelope size. Press <SELECT> to set a DL Envelope, Tray 3 Auto-Sense paper size. Com10 must be off. Envelope, Monarch Envelope, Legal, A4 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 60...

  • Page 61: Default Setting

    Tray1 X Dimen 8.50 in 3.88 - 8.50 in Press < > or < > buttons (98.6 - 216mm) Sets the paper width. (216mm) to select the X dimension Press <SELECT> to set dimension. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 61...
  • Page 62 Tray2 Y Dimen 11.00 in 5.83 - 14.00 in Press < > or < > button (279.4mm) (148 - Sets the paper length to select the Y dimension 255.6mm) Press <SELECT> to set dimension. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 62...

  • Page 63: Sys Config Menu

    Press <SELECT> after remain in the changing the last digit to waiting state—a save this setting. job is being processed, no end-of-file has been detected, and there is no more data to process. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 63...
  • Page 64 Language English English Press < > or < > buttons and other This submenu to scroll through the options. supported sets the default Press <SELECT> to save this languages language for the setting. display. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 64...

  • Page 65: Pcl Emulation

    > or < > buttons for a complete This submenu to scroll through the list of all the allows you to selections. available symbol choose a symbol Press <SELECT> to save the sets set. selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 65...
  • Page 66 LF+CR. define the action Press <SELECT> to save the prompted by a selection. line feed—a line feed equals either a line feed alone or a carriage return and a line feed together. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 66...

  • Page 67: Fx Emulation

    6 LPI 6 LPI Press < > or < > buttons This submenu 8 LPI to scroll through the allows you to selections. choose the Lines Press <SELECT> to save the Per Inch. selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 67...
  • Page 68 Fit To Letter Disable Disable Press < > or < > buttons This submenu Enable to scroll through the allows you to fit selections. the image to Press <SELECT> to save the letter size paper. selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 68...

  • Page 69: Parallel Menu

    Disable. communication Press <SELECT> to save the with the PC. selection. PS Protocol ASCII ASCII Press < > or < > buttons to toggle between EASCII and RAW. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 69...

  • Page 70: Serial Menu

    1 and 2. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. Parity None None Press < > or < > buttons Even to toggle between None, Even, and Odd. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 70...
  • Page 71 > or < > buttons to toggle between Off and Press <SELECT> to save the selection. XON On1/Off1 Press < > or < > buttons to toggle between Off and Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 71...
  • Page 72 Off and Press <SELECT> to save the selection. PS Protocol ASCII ASCII Press < > or < > buttons to toggle between ASCII and RAW. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 72...

  • Page 73: Usb Menu

    Disable. up the USB Press <SELECT> to save the interface. selection. PS Protocol ASCII ASCII Press < > or < > buttons to toggle between ASCII and RAW. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 73...

  • Page 74: Network Menu

    Enable and Disable. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. IP Address Set Automatic Automatic Press < > or < > buttons Manual to toggle between Automatic and Manual. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 74...
  • Page 75 IP address. Initialize NIC Execute Execute Press <SELECT> to initialize the NIC. Enabled Enabled Press < > or < > buttons Disabled to toggle between Enable and Disable. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 75...
  • Page 76 Press <SELECT> to save the 100 Base-T Full selection. 100 Base-T Half PS Protocol ASCII ASCII Press < > or < > buttons to toggle between ASCII and RAW. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 76...

  • Page 77: Sys Adjust Menu

    < > registration in (decrease number) to move the X axis. the image to the left. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 77...
  • Page 78 < > registration in (decrease number) to move the X axis. the image to the left. Press <SELECT> to save the selection. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 78...
  • Page 79 Press the < > to select the digit and move to the next position Press <SELECT> after changing the last digit to save this setting. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 79...
  • Page 80 Press <SELECT> after changing the last digit to save this setting. Hex Dump Disable Enable Press < > or < > to Disable toggle between Enable and Disable. Press <SELECT> to save this setting. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 80...

  • Page 81: Date/Time Menu

    Minute Current minute 0 - 59 Press < > or < > to scroll This submenu through the minutes. allows you to set Press <SELECT> to set the the current minute. minute. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 81...
  • Page 82 GMT Offset/Mins Press < > or < > to This submenu toggle between 0 and 30. allows you to set Press <SELECT> to set the time for a offset hours. different time zone in minutes. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 82...

  • Page 83: Maintenance Menu

    Restore Menu Execute Execute Press <SELECT> to restore the menu. Power Save Disable Enable Press < > or < > to Disable toggle between enable and disable. Press <SELECT> to save the setting. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 83...

  • Page 84: Usage Menu

    Press <SELECT> to display the paper supply level in tray Empty Tray3 Level Press <SELECT> to display the paper supply level in tray Empty Tray4 Level Press <SELECT> to display the paper supply level in tray Empty VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 84...

  • Page 85: Flash Menu

    This selection will reformat the FLASH DIMM. Flash Summary Press <SELECT> to print the 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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 85...

  • Page 86: Disk Menu

    This selection will reformat the hard disk. Disk Summary Press <SELECT> to print the 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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 86...

  • Page 87: Comp Flash Menu

    CFlash Summary Press <SELECT> to print the Compact Flash 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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 87...

  • Page 88: Job Accounting

    Execute Press <SELECT> to begin printing the Job Accounting Summary Report. Reset Info Press <SELECT> to reset the Job Accounting Information. This will delete all stored information related to jobs received by the printer. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 88...

  • Page 89: Spooling

    Customer Press < > or < > to scroll Selectable Used to read a Parallel through the settings. file from the Serial Press <SELECT> to save this User Flash or setting. Network Hard Drive VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 89...
  • Page 90 > or < > to scroll Selectable Disk The spooling through the settings. feature allows Compact Flash Press <SELECT> to save this print jobs to be setting. automatically spooled to the Flash memory or Hard Drive. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 90...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Open Cover A when a message to remove the drum/toner cartridge is displayed. Inside Cover A Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when the control panel displays the following messages: “Paper Jam Open Cover A” or “Remove cartridge Clear jam” VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 91...
  • Page 92 Always use the printer with the tray open. Inside Paper Tray Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when messages are displayed. Pull out all trays. Clear jam and close covers. Paper Trays VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 92...
  • Page 93 B (1). After opening cover B, open the cover of the fuser unit (2) and remove any jammed paper. CAUTION The fuser unit is hot. You may get burned if you touch it directly VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 93...
  • Page 94 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 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 94...

  • Page 95: When Problems Occur

    Refer to “Information Menu” on page 56 on how to print the [Error Log]. • Limitations of the printer and incorrect settings at the printer, computer and server corresponding to your network environment may also result in printing problems. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 95...
  • Page 96 Printer Is the power cord connected to a power outlet with the correct voltage? Connect the printer exclusively to a power outlet with a suitable voltage and current rating. Setup Guide Safety Notes VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 96...
  • Page 97 [Graphics] tab, set it to [600dpi]. Install the additional memory (optional) to increase the memory. Reduce the complexity of the print job. [Print Mode] / [Page Print Mode]: Online Help for the printer driver. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 97...

  • Page 98: When The Print Quality Is Poor

    “ When the Print Quality is Poor” (P. 103) The correct This printer is printing with non-standard built-in characters are fonts. Check the fonts used in the application. not printed Download the necessary fonts when using PostScript. (printing garbage). VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 98...
  • Page 99 SELECT> button is pressed, will be recognized as a new job. The data will be printed after the off-line mode has been cancelled. Furthermore, it may not be printed properly. Cancelling printing: “ Switching On and Off the Power” (P. 15) VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 99...
  • Page 100 Are the paper tray guides set in the correct positions? printed Set the length guide and the right width guide in the document is correct positions. missing. Text is “ Loading Paper in a Paper Tray” (P. 44) reduced. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 100...
  • Page 101 Fan the paper to be loaded and load again. Replenish paper only when all the sheets of the loaded paper are used up. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 101...
  • Page 102 Are there foreign objects inside the printer? Switch off the power and remove any foreign objects inside the printer. If the object cannot be removed unless the printer is disassembled, contact service. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 102...

  • Page 103: When The Print Quality Is Poor

    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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 103...
  • Page 104 The paper is damp. Replace with paper from a new toner. ream. “ Loading Paper in a Paper Tray” (P. 44) The paper used is not suitable. Load the correct type of paper. “ Usable Paper” (P. 38) VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 104...
  • Page 105 The paper used is not suitable. Load the correct type of paper. “ Usable Paper” (P. 38) The paper is damp. Replace with paper from a new ream. “ Loading Paper in a Paper Tray” (P. 44) VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 105...
  • Page 106 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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 106...

  • Page 107: Message List

    Recovery message displayed when rear cover is open. Close Top Cover Recovery message displayed when top cover is open. Code FLASH Error Defective Code Flash - user forced into Firmware Upgrade. Command Format Bad command format. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 107...
  • Page 108 Recovery action displayed when tray needs inserted Install/Reset Recovery message displayed for ROS failure. Load Paper Un-specific “Load Paper” prompt. Load Paper Tray 1 A user prompt that paper needs to be put into Tray VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 108...
  • Page 109 Used when panel is being Enabled. Panel Locked Message “flashed” when user requests panel function that has been disabled. Paper Low Tray 1 Tray 1 is low on paper. Paper Low Tray 2 Tray 2 is low on paper. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 109...
  • Page 110 Tray 2 Missing Warning message displayed when Tray 2 is missing Tray 3 Missing Warning message displayed when Tray 3 is missing Tray 4 Missing Warning message displayed when Tray 4 is missing VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 110...
  • Page 111 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). VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 111...

  • Page 112: Network Related Troubles

    (NetworkError)” is print instruction has displayed. Check been sent from a whether the printer is computer. Or the switched on. print instruction is sent to the printer which is switched off. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 112...
  • Page 113 (example: C the [Documents] drive) installed with menu of the [Printers] window to ® Windows enable printing to ® Windows Me. Select restart. [Properties] from the menu displayed and then check the free space available. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 113...
  • Page 114 The transport Check the selected Select the same protocol is different transport protocol. transport protocol as from that of the that of the computer. computer. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 114...
  • Page 115 The new settings Is the entered value correct? were not reflected by If an invalid value is entered, it will be clicking the [Submit] automatically changed to a value within the button. range. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 115...
  • Page 116 Are the user name and password correct? button prompts Enter the correct user name and password. messages such as “no data” or “the server Switch off and then on the printer. has returned invalid or unrecognizable response”. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 116...

  • Page 117: Mail Related Troubles

    • Are the POP user name and password specified correctly? • Are the items to be notified set correctly? • Are the destination e-mail addresses entered correctly? Are the SMTP server and POP server working correctly? Check with your network administrator. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 117...

  • Page 118: Replacing The Drum/Toner Cartridge

    It is recommended to install a new drum/toner cartridge. • You can set whether to stop printing when the drum/ toner cartridge is due for replacement. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 118...
  • 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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 119...
  • Page 120 When pulling out the seal, pull it out horizontally. The tape might break if it is pulled out diagonally. • After the seal has been pulled out, do not shake or bump the drum/toner cartridge. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 120...
  • Page 121 • 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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 121...

  • Page 122: Printing Reports/Lists

    Press the < > or < > button until the desired report/list is displayed, then press the <Select> button. The selected report/list will be printed. When printing has completed, press the <CANCEL> button to exit the menu system. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 122...
  • Page 123 Prints summary information about the storage device including a list of directories and files. ee: • “Flash Menu” on page 85 • “Disk Menu” on page 86 • “Comp FLASH Menu” on page 87 VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 123...

  • Page 124: Checking/Managing The Printer Status On The Computer

    2000 Server ® ® • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (cluster and virtual servers) ® ® • Microsoft Windows XP Professional ® ® • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Mac OS 9, 10 or later VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 124...

  • Page 125: Web Browser Settings

    Settings that enable active script are selected for the security level. • For newer versions of stored pages, either the setting that displays it or the setting that checks it every time Internet Explorer starts is selected. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 125...

  • Page 126: Setting The Printer

    • The user name (administrator’s name) for login to the printer is fixed at “root”. And the password is the last six characters of the MAC address (factory defaults), the password is CASE Sensitive. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 126...

  • Page 127: Checking Printer Status Via E-Mail

    This feature is known as Mail Notice Service. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 127...

  • Page 128: About Mail Notice Service

    Settings for Mail Notice Service To use the Mail Notice Service, settings on the network and e-mail environment are required. Check with your network administrator whether these settings are completed. Network Environment • Register user account VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 128...
  • Page 129 Settings Mail Recipient Settings Up to 128 alphanumeric characters can be entered for the recipient e-mail address, including the ASCII characters for “@” (at mark), “.” (full stop), “-” (hyphen) and “_” (underscore). VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 129...

  • Page 130: Checking Printed Pages

    Press the < > or < > button until [Usage Menu] is displayed and then press the < > button. Press the < > or < > button until [Page Count] is displayed. After checking, press the <CANCEL> button. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 130...

  • Page 131: Cleaning The Printer

    Important • Do not spray the detergent directly on the printer. The liquid detergent may enter the printer through a gap and cause problems. Never use cleaning agents other than water or neutral detergent. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 131...

  • Page 132: Cleaning The Interior

    Switch off the machine immediately, and contact service. • Remove any remaining pieces of paper. • Remove any dust or stains with a clean dry cloth. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 132...

  • Page 133: Cleaning The Feed Roll

    The following procedure explains how to clean the feed roll set in the paper tray. Follow this procedure also when cleaning the feed rolls inside of the printer and the tray module. Note • The feed roll is a regular replacement part. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 133...
  • Page 134 By aligning the slot of the feed roll with that of the shaft, push the feed roll completely in so that the short tab fits into the slot of the shaft. Push the paper tray completely into the printer. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 134...

  • Page 135: When Moving The Printer

    Remove all cords, such as the power cord and interface cables. Remove any paper in the center output tray and return the paper stopper to its original position if it’s raised. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 135...
  • Page 136 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. VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 136...

  • Page 137: Appendix A

    1F:ISO69 French 6N:ISO L6 9U:WIN3.0 Latin1 2019Z:WIN3.1 HEB 2U:ISO2 IRV 15Y:HP ZIP 3S:ISO10 S/F 9R:WIN3.1 CYR 0K:ISO14 JASCII 3R:PC-866 4S:ISO16 PORTUG 2042Z:WIN3.1GRK 0F:ISO25 FRENCH 2041Z:PC-869 2K:ISO57 CHINESE 2031Z:PC-855 1D:ISO61 NOR.V2 579L:WINGDINGS 5S:ISO84 PORTUG 19M:SYMBOL VarioLink 3550p Series User’s Guide> 137...
  • Page 138 Océ professional document systems to keep the wheels of business and government turning. Océ is also at work in publishing on demand, newspaper production and wide format colour for spectacular display graphics. For more information visit us at www.oce.com...

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