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  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual „ „ Terms in this document The following terms are used in this manual. Note ● Indicates important information on operations. Make sure to read sections with this mark. Memo ● Indicates additional information on operations. You should read sections with this mark. Reference ●...

  • Page 3: Notation Used In This Manual

    Notation used in this manual The following notations may be used in this manual. ● PostScript3 Emulation → PSE, POSTSCRIPT3 Emulation, POSTSCRIPT3 EMULATION ® ® 7 64-bit Edition operating system → Windows 7 (64bit version) ● Microsoft Windows ® ® ●...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual ...................2 Terms in this document ..................... 2 Symbols in this document ..................2 Notation used in this manual ..................3 1. Convenient Print Functions ..........8 Description of Print Functions ..................8 Printing on Envelopes ....................13 Printing on Labels ....................
  • Page 5 Contents Downloading PS Files ....................47 Printing Out PS Errors ..................... 48 Changing Emulation Mode ..................48 2. Adjusting Color ..............49 Adjusting Color on the Control Panel ............49 Adjusting Color Registration ..................49 Adjusting the Density ....................49 Adjusting the Color Balance (Density) ................
  • Page 6 Configuration Tool ....................89 PDF Print Direct ...................... 92 Operator Panel Language Setup ................93 Network Card Setup ....................94 OKI LPR Utility......................95 Network Extension ....................98 TELNET ......................... 99 Mac OS X Utilities ................100 Panel Language Setup ....................100 Network Card Setup ....................100...
  • Page 7 Contents 5. Network Settings ............. 102 Network Setting Items ................. 102 Setting IP Address ................127 Changing Network Settings From the Web Page ........130 Informing the End of Consumable Life and Errors by E-mail (E-mail Alert) .....130 Controlling Access Using IP Address (IP Filtering) ............131 Controlling Access Using MAC Address (MAC Address Filtering) ........132 Printing Without Printer Driver (Direct Print) ..............132 Encrypting Communication by SSL/TLS ..............133...

  • Page 8: Convenient Print Functions

    1. Convenient Print Functions This chapter explains advanced printing operations. Description of Print Functions [Job Options] tab PCL, PS and XPS are the 3 printer drivers for  Windows and PS is the one for Mac OS X.  Print functions vary depending on driver. ...

  • Page 9: For Windows Ps Printer Driver

    For Windows PS Printer Driver [Job Options] tab [Layout] tab             Item Description  Quality Controls the print resolution. Item Description  Job Type Selects a job type and the ...
  • Page 10 For Windows XPS Printer Driver [Job Options] tab [Setup] tab                Item Description  Print Quality Controls the print resolution. Item Description  Skip blank pages Enables to print document ...

  • Page 11: For Mac Os X Ps Printer Driver

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver [Cover Page] panel [Printer Features] panel      Item Description  Print Cover Page Sets the cover printing.  Cover Page Type Sets the character string for Item Description cover printing. ...
  • Page 12 [Paper Handling] panel [Color Matching] panel         Item Description Item Description  Pages to Print Selects the pages to be  ColorSync Sets the ColorSync functions. printed.  In printer Performs the color matching ...

  • Page 13: Printing On Envelopes

    [Summary] panel Printing on Envelopes You can print on envelopes by changing the paper size setting and using the MP tray and the face up stacker. Set the paper size of MP tray on the operator  panel, and then make print settings including paper size and paper tray with the printer driver.
  • Page 14 For Windows PS Printer Driver Open the file you want to print on the computer. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Configure the paper size, paper source and orientation in the printer driver and Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. then start printing. On the [Layout] tab, select orientation For Windows PCL Printer Driver from [Orientation].

  • Page 15: Printing On Labels

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Printing on Labels From the [File] menu, select You can print on labels by changing the media [Page Setup]. type setting and using the MP tray and the faceup stacker. Select [Envelope*] from [Paper Size]. Set the paper size and type for MP tray on * Select a type of envelope.
  • Page 16 For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Configure the paper size and tray on the printer driver. From the [File] menu, select For Windows PCL Printer Driver [Page Setup]. Select [A4] or [Letter] from From the [File] menu, select [Print]. [Paper Size].

  • Page 17: Printing On Custom Size Paper

    Tray Available size range Printing on Custom Size Paper MP tray Width: 64 to 297 mm (2.5 to 11.7 inches) You can register a customized paper size on the Length: printer driver so you can print on nonstandard 90 to 1321 mm (3.5 to 52.0 inches) paper such as banners.

  • Page 18: For Windows Pcl Printer Driver

    For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Windows PS Printer Driver Click [Start] and select [Devices and Click [Start] and select [Devices and Printers]. Printers]. Right-click the icon and Right-click the icon and Your Printer Your Printer select the type of driver you want to select the type of driver you want to specify from [Printing preferences].
  • Page 19 For Windows XPS Printer Driver For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Note Click [Start] and select [Devices and ● In the Mac OS X PS printer driver, paper size out of the Printers]. available range can be set. However, the image will not be printed correctly, so set paper size within available range.

  • Page 20: Manual Printing

    For Windows PS Printer Driver Manual Printing From the [File] menu, select [Print]. You can print a document feeding paper manually on the MP tray. The printer prints Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. on a sheet of paper at a time. Every time a page is printed, the message “Install Paper Select the [Paper/Quality] tab.

  • Page 21: Combining Multiple Pages Onto One Sheet Of Paper (Multiple

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Combining Multiple Pages Onto One Sheet of Paper (Multiple page printing) From the [File] menu, select [Print]. You can print multiple pages of a document onto Select [Paper Feed] from the panel a single side of a sheet of paper. menu.
  • Page 22 For Windows PS Printer Driver For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Open the file you want to print. Open the file you want to print. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. Select [Layout] from the panel menu.

  • Page 23: Duplex Printing

    For Windows PS Printer Driver Duplex Printing Open the file you want to print. You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. ● Paper size that can be used for duplex printing From the [File] menu, select [Print]. A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Letter, Legal 13, Legal 13.5, Legal 14, Executive, Tabloid, 8K (260x368 mm, Click [Preferences] or [Properties].

  • Page 24: Scaling To

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Scaling to Pages Open the file you want to print. You can print data formatted for one size page onto a different size page without modifying the From the [File] menu, select [Print]. print data.

  • Page 25: Collating Pages

    For Windows XPS Printer Driver Collating Pages Open the file you want to print. You can print copies of multiple sets of a multipage document. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Note ● This function may not be available in some applications. Click [Preferences] or [Properties].

  • Page 26: Setting The

    Setting the Page Order Booklet Printing You can set whether pages are printed in You can print multipage documents with their forward or reverse order to suit your needs. pages ordered and arranged so that the final printed output can be folded into a booklet. If using a face down stacker, set the printing to run in forward order to stack the paper in the order of the pages.

  • Page 27: Cover Printing

    For Windows PS Printer Driver Cover Printing Open the file you want to print. You can feed the first page of a print job from one tray and the remaining pages from another From the [File] menu, select [Print]. tray. This function is useful when you want to use one kind of paper for a cover and another Click [Preferences] or [Properties].

  • Page 28: Poster Printing

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Poster Printing Open the file you want to print. You can print a poster by dividing a single document into parts and printing it onto multiple From the [File] menu, select [Print]. sheets of paper. Each part is enlarged and printed on separate sheets of paper.

  • Page 29: Changing Print Quality (Resolution)

    For Windows XPS Printer Driver Changing Print Quality (Resolution) Open the file you want to print. You can change the print quality to suit your From the [File] menu, select [Print]. needs. Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. Memo ● [Normal (600x600)] may produce better results for printing on a larger size of paper with the PS printer On the [Setup] tab, select driver.

  • Page 30: Enhancing Photos

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Enhancing Photos Open the file you want to print. You can print photographs more vividly. Note From the [File] menu, select [Print]. ● This function is not available with the Windows XPS/PS printer driver and the Mac OS X PS printer driver. Select [Printer Features] from the panel menu.

  • Page 31: Printing Color Data In Grayscale

    For Windows XPS Printer Driver Printing Color Data in Grayscale Open the file you want to print. You can print color documents in grayscale. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. For Windows PCL Printer Driver Click on [Preferences] or [Properties]. Select the [Color] tab and select Open the file you want to print.

  • Page 32: Emphasizing Fine Lines

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Emphasizing Fine Lines Open the file you want to print. You can print fine lines and small characters clearer. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Note ● This function is not available with the Windows XPS Select [Printer Features] from the printer driver.

  • Page 33: Auto Tray Selection

    For Windows PS Printer Driver Auto Tray Selection Open the file you want to print. You can set in the printer driver to automatically switch paper feed trays with the same size of From the [File] menu, select [Print]. paper loaded. First, set on the operator panel for the MP tray Click [Preferences] or [Properties].

  • Page 34: Auto Tray Switching

    Configure other settings if necessary and Auto Tray Switching then start printing. You can switch paper feed trays automatically. For Windows PS Printer Driver When a tray runs out of paper while printing, the printer locates another tray with the same size Open the file you want to print.

  • Page 35: Saving Toner

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Saving Toner You can print your documents using less toner. „ For Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.6 This function controls the amount of toner by Open the file you want to print. brightening up the whole page image.

  • Page 36: Secure Printing

    For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Secure Printing You can assign a password to a print job so it „ For Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.6 can only be printed if the password is input at the operator panel. Open the file you want to print.
  • Page 37 Enter your password set in the step 6 Enter <0>, <0> and <2> using the in the [Password] box and then press ten-key pad and press the <ENTER> the <ENTER> button to start a job button. searching. Enter your password set in the step 6 - Press the <CLEAR>...

  • Page 38: Encrypted Secure Printing

    For Windows PCL Printer Driver Encrypted Secure Printing Open the file you want to print. You can encrypt your documents before sending them from a computer to the printer. That From the [File] menu, select [Print]. way, you can prevent unauthorized access to confidential information.

  • Page 39: Watermark Printing

    For Windows PS Printer Driver Watermark Printing Open the file you want to print. You can print a watermark in addition to the text of the printed file. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Note ● This function is not available with the Mac OS X PS printer Click [Preferences] or [Properties].

  • Page 40: Overlay Printing

    Configure other settings if necessary and Overlay Printing then start printing. You can print overlays such as logos or forms on Note ● Watermarks are printed over the text or images of documents. documents in the default settings with the Windows PS. In order to use this function, the printer must be printer driver.

  • Page 41: Storing Print Data

    Click [Close]. Storing Print Data Select the overlay to use from the You can store print data on the SD memory card [Defined Overlays] and click [Add]. installed on the printer and print it as needed from the operator panel by entering a password. Click [OK].
  • Page 42 Enter the password you set in step 6 Enter the password you set in step 6 in the [Password] box and then press in the [Password] box and then press the <ENTER> button to start a job the <ENTER> button to start a job searching.

  • Page 43: Saving The Driver Settings

    For Windows XPS Printer Driver Saving the Driver Settings You can save the printer driver settings. „ Saving the Settings Note Click [Start] and select [Devices and ● This function is not available with the Windows PS printer Printers]. driver and the Mac OS X PS printer driver. Right-click the icon and Your Printer...

  • Page 44: Changing The Driver's Default Settings

    Changing the Driver's Default Using Printer Fonts Settings You can print your documents using pre-installed printer fonts by substituting them for TrueType You can use as the printer driver’s default fonts in the computer. settings print settings that you often use. Note For Windows Printer Driver ●...

  • Page 45: Using Computer Fonts

    For Windows PS Printer Driver Using Computer Fonts Click [Start] and select [Devices and You can print your documents using TrueType Printers]. fonts in the computer to retain the same font appearance as on the computer screen. Right-click the icon and Your Printer Note then select [Printer properties]...

  • Page 46: Using A Print Buffer

    Using a Print Buffer Changing the Mono-Print Mode You can spool a print job in the SD memory card installed in the printer. This function frees You can adjust the print mode for monochrome memory on your computer so it can handle other pages.

  • Page 47: Printing To File

    ● This function is available only when you are using a TCP/ IP network. For Windows Printer Driver ● The OKI LPR Utility is not available with the Mac OS X PS printer driver. Click [Start] and select [Devices and For OKI LPR Utility Printers].

  • Page 48: Printing Out Ps Errors

    Printing Out PS Errors Changing Emulation Mode You can print out the details of PostScript errors You can select the emulation mode. when they occur. Memo ● To enter the [Admin Setup] menu, an administrator Note password is necessary. The default password is “aaaaaa”. ●...

  • Page 49: Adjusting Color

    2. Adjusting Color This chapter explains various color adjustment methods. Memo ● In this chapter, Notepad will be used as an example of Windows, and TextEdit will be used as an example for Mac OS X. The operation may differ depending on the application or the version of the printer driver you are using. Adjusting Color on the Control Panel „...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Color Balance (Density)

    Adjusting Color on the Control Panel Adjusting the Color Balance (Density) You can adjust the density of each color. You can select a light, medium, or dark density for each color. Printing Color Swatch Press the <Fn> key. Memo ● When a printer is in the power saving mode, press the <POWER SAVE>...

  • Page 51: Adjusting Color On The Computer

    Adjusting Color on the Computer Adjusting Color on the Computer „ „ This section explains how to adjust color when printing. You can adjust the color using a printer driver to print out more satisfactory documents. Color Matching means managing and adjusting documents color to keep it consistent between input and output devices.

  • Page 52: Color Matching (Office Color)

    Adjusting Color on the Computer For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Color Matching (Office Color) Open the file you want to print. If you use business documents mainly, Office Color is suitable. Color matching is applied when From the [File] menu, select [Print]. RGB color space print data is converted to CMYK color space for the printer.

  • Page 53: Color Matching (Graphic Pro)

    Adjusting Color on the Computer Color Matching (Graphic Pro) Color Matching (No Color Matching) The Graphic Pro function is suitable for using the DTP software. You can specify the simulation of You can print in the specified color without colors printing with the CMYK output devices.

  • Page 54: Changing Black Finish

    Adjusting Color on the Computer For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Changing Black Finish Open the file you want to print. You can change the black finish when printing in color. The black finish setting can be used when From the [File] menu, select [Print].

  • Page 55: Eliminating White Gap Between Text And Background (Overprinting Black)

    Adjusting Color on the Computer For Windows PS Printer Driver Eliminating White Gap Between Text and Background Open the file you want to print. (Overprinting black) Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Depending on the conditions of use, you can set black to overprint and reduce the white gap Click on [Preferences] or [Properties].

  • Page 56: Simulating Printing Results For Ink

    Adjusting Color on the Computer For Mac OS X Printer Driver Simulating Printing Results for Open the file you want to print. You can simulate output such as that of an offset From the [File] menu, select [Print]. printing press by adjusting the CMYK color data. Select [Color] from the panel menu.

  • Page 57: Color Separation

    Adjusting Color on the Computer For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Color Separation Open the file you want to print. You can print by separating each color without using any applications. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Note ● Windows PCL/XPS printer driver cannot be used for this Select [Color] from the panel menu.

  • Page 58: Adjusting Color With Color Correct Utility

    Adjusting Color with Color Correct Utility Adjusting Color with Color Correct Utility „ „ This section explains the Color Correct Utility. You can specify the colors on the palette selected in software such as Microsoft Excel with the Color Correct Utility. Note ●...

  • Page 59: Changing Gamma Value Or Hue

    Adjusting Color with Color Correct Utility Click on [Next]. Changing Gamma Value or Click on [Office Palette Tuning]. You can adjust tone by adjusting the gamma Select the name of the setting you want, value and output color by adjusting the hue. and then click [Print Swatches].

  • Page 60: Printing In Adjusted Color Settings

    Adjusting Color with Color Correct Utility For Mac OS X Printing in Adjusted Color Settings Launch Color Correct Utility. Select the printer and then click [Select For Windows PCL Printer Driver PPD File] to select a file. Open the file you want to print. Select the PPD file on the printer, and click [Open].

  • Page 61: Saving Color Correction Settings

    Adjusting Color with Color Correct Utility On the confirmation screen, click on Saving Color Correction [OK]. Settings You can save the adjusted color settings to a file. Note ● The administrator’s authority is needed for this function. For Windows Click [Start] and select [All Programs]>...

  • Page 62: Importing Color Correction Settings

    Adjusting Color with Color Correct Utility Check that the setting is imported Importing Color Correction properly, and then quit the Color Correct Settings Utility. You can import color correct settings from files. For Windows Click [Start] and select [All Programs]> [Okidata]>[Color Correct Utility]>...

  • Page 63: Deleting Color Correction Settings

    Adjusting Color with Color Correct Utility Check that the setting is deleted Deleting Color Correction properly and then click [Quit]. Settings On the confirmation screen, click on You can delete unnecessary setting files. [OK]. For Windows Click [Start] and select [All Programs]>...

  • Page 64: Setting Color With Color Swatch Utility

    Setting Color with Color Swatch Utility Setting Color with Color Swatch Utility „ „ This section explains the Color Swatch Utility. You can print the RGB color swatch built in to the printer using the Color Swatch Utility. You can check the RGB values with the RGB color swatch and print out the colors as needed.

  • Page 65: Printing A File With The Color You Want

    Setting Color with Color Swatch Utility Printing a File With the Color You Want Open the file you want to print. Select the text or graphic to adjust the RGB values in an application. Print out the file. Memo ● For details on how to specify the color in the application, refer to the application’s manual.

  • Page 66: Adjusting Color With Ps Gamma Adjuster Utility

    Adjusting Color with PS Gamma Adjuster Utility Adjusting Color with PS Gamma Adjuster Utility „ „ This section explains the PS Gamma Adjuster Utility. You can adjust the half-tone density of CMYK colors printed by the printer. Use this function if the color in a photograph or graphic is too dark. Note ●...

  • Page 67: Printing A File With The Adjusted Gamma Curve

    Adjusting Color with PS Gamma Adjuster Utility Exit the PS Gamma Adjuster. Printing a File with the Adjusted Gamma Curve Select [Print & Fax] from [System Preferences] to delete and reregister all printers for which adjustments were For Windows PS Drivers made.

  • Page 68: Changing Printer Settings

    3. Changing Printer Settings This chapter explains how to configure the equipment settings from the <ENTER> button on the operator panel. Checking the Current Settings „ „ This section explains the basic procedure to print out print information. By printing out the print information, you can check the current settings of the printer.

  • Page 69: Changing The Equipment Settings

    Changing the Equipment Settings Changing the Equipment Settings „ „ This section explains the basic procedure to change the equipment settings. Reference ● For details on the menu structure of the equipment settings, refer to “List of Each Setup Menu” P.71.

  • Page 70: Boot Menu

    Changing the Equipment Settings Boot Menu Other Settings Boot Menu is used to change system settings. Press the <ENTER> button to open the Only the administrator should use this menu. equipment setting menu. To enter [Boot Menu] menu, an administrator password is necessary.

  • Page 71: List Of Each Setup Menu

    Changing the Equipment Settings List of Each Setup Menu Device Setting Menu Item Description Configuration Indicates information about the printer, such as Tray Count, Supplies Life, Network, and System. Print Information Prints various information about the printer. Print Secure Job Prints an encrypted authentication print job (Encrypted Job) or an authentication print job (Secure Job) stored in SD memory card.

  • Page 72: Print Information

    Changing the Equipment Settings Item Description System Serial Number Indicates the serial number of the printer. Asset Number Indicates the asset number of the printer. Lot Number Indicates the production lot number of the printer. CU Version Indicates the version number of the control unit firmware. PU Version Indicates the version number of the print unit firmware.

  • Page 73: Factory Default

    Changing the Equipment Settings Menus Note ● Factory default setting values are different according to the region where the machine is used. Item Factory Default Description Tray MPTray Paper Size A4 [LEF] Selects a paper size for MP tray. Configuration Config Letter [LEF] X Dimension...
  • Page 74 Changing the Equipment Settings Item Factory Default Description Tray Tray4 Config Paper Size Cassette Size Selects a paper size for Tray 4. Configuration X Dimension 210millimeters Sets a width of a custom paper for Tray 4. * Displayed when an 8.5inches optional tray Y Dimension...
  • Page 75 Changing the Equipment Settings Item Factory Default Description System Power Save time 1 minute Sets how many minutes the printer waits Adjust before activating the power save mode. Sleep Time 15 minutes Sets the time to switch from the power save mode to the sleep mode.
  • Page 76 Changing the Equipment Settings Item Factory Default Description System Trans. Black Setting Sets values to make a fine adjustment if Adjust the printing result is faded or there are dust specks on the print when printing in OHP and black mode. Decrease the value when there are dust specks in the area printed with high density.
  • Page 77 Changing the Equipment Settings Admin Setup Item Factory Default Description Admin Setup Network TCP/IP Enable Sets whether to enable TCP/IP. Setup IP Version IP v4 Selects the version of IP. NetBEUI Disable Sets whether to enable NetBEUI. NetBIOS over TCP Enable Sets whether to enable NetBIOS over TCP.
  • Page 78 Changing the Equipment Settings Item Factory Default Description Admin Setup Print Setup X Dimension 210millimeters Sets the default width of the custom paper. 8.5inches Y Dimension 297millimeters Sets the default length of the custom paper. 11inches PS Setup Network Protocol Sets the PS communication protocol mode for JCI-NIC.
  • Page 79 Changing the Equipment Settings Item Factory Default Description Admin Setup IBM PPR Character Pitch 10 CPI Specifies character pitch in IBM PPR Setup emulation. Font Condense 12CPI to 20CPI Specifies 12CPI pitch for Condense Mode. Character Set SET-2 Sets a character set. Symbol Set IBM-437 Sets a symbol set.
  • Page 80 Changing the Equipment Settings Item Factory Default Description Admin Setup Color Setup Ink Simulation The built-in unique process simulation engine enables the printer to simulate the standard printing colors. Selects the limit value of toner layer thickness. When paper curl occurs in dark color printing, selecting [Medium] or [High] may reduce the volume of curl.
  • Page 81 Changing the Equipment Settings Calibration Item Factory Default Description Calibration Auto Density Mode Adjust Density (NULL) Adjust Registration (NULL) Print Tuning Pattern (NULL) Cyan Tuning Highlight Adjusts the highlight tone (light color) of cyan. The tone becomes darker in plus direction and becomes lighter in minus direction.
  • Page 82 Changing the Equipment Settings Boot Menu Item Factory Default Description Boot Menu USB Setup Enable Sets whether to enable USB I/F. Speed 480Mbps Sets the maximum transfer speed of USB I/F. Soft Reset Disable Sets whether to enable the Soft Reset command.
  • Page 83 Changing the Equipment Settings Item Factory Default Description Boot Menu System Setup High Humid Turns on/off the curl reduction mode. Mode Moisture Sets whether to enable the condensation Control control. Narrow Paper Slow Sets the printing speed of narrow paper. Speed Slow Print Sets Off/On of the slow printing mode.

  • Page 84: Using Utility Software

    4. Using Utility Software This chapter explains useful software functions for using your printer. Overview of Utilities „ „ The following is a list of utilities that you can use for your printer. For details on how to use these utilities, refer to their respective sections.
  • Page 85 Overview of Utilities Function System Item Details Refer to Scope Requirements OKI LPR Utility Printing You can print a document Windows 7/ page. 95 via the network connection, Windows Vista/ manage print jobs, and check Windows Server 2008 R2/ the printer status. And, when...

  • Page 86: Installing Utilities

    Click [Finish]. For Mac OS X Insert the Software DVD-ROM into the computer. Double click on the [OKI]>[Utilities] folder. Copy the folder you want to install by dragging and dropping to the folder you want. Memo ●...

  • Page 87: Utilities Common To Windows/Mac Os X

    Utilities common to Windows/Mac OS X Utilities common to Windows/Mac OS X „ „ This section explains web pages that can be used by both Windows and Mac OS X. When using web pages, the following conditions must be met. ●...

  • Page 88: Checking Printer Status

    Utilities common to Windows/Mac OS X Checking Printer Status Click [SKIP]. If you have made changes to the settings on this You can check the status of your printer from screen, click [OK]. the web page. Launch your web browser and enter the printer’s IP address.

  • Page 89: Windows Utilities

    Windows Utilities Windows Utilities „ „ This section explains utilities you can use in Windows. Configuration Tool Registering the Printer When using the Configuration Tool or introducing In the Configuration Tool, you can manage a new printer, register the printer in the multiple units and change settings.

  • Page 90: Network Setting Plugin

    Windows Utilities Network Setting Plugin Storage Manager Plugin You can set the network with the Configuration Using Storage Manager Plug-in makes it possible Tool. Prior to setting, please install the Network to manage jobs to be stored in devices and store Setting plugin.
  • Page 91 Windows Utilities Create a form you want to register on Click icon and select [Color the printer. matching file (.ICC, .ICM)] from the file extension list. When using the Windows PCL printer driver, go to step 9. Select a profile you want to register and Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  • Page 92: Pdf Print Direct

    Windows Utilities Check the Free Space in SD Memory PDF Print Direct Cards or Flash Memory You can send a PDF file to the printer and print You can check the free space in SD memory it directly. With PDF Print Direct, the procedure cards and flash memory.

  • Page 93: Operator Panel Language Setup

    Windows Utilities Check whether the menu language Operator Panel Language format value printed in step 12 is in the Setup value range displayed on the screen. You can change the operator panel display Click on [Next]. language. Check the content to be set and, click on [Setup].

  • Page 94: Network Card Setup

    Windows Utilities Enter your password into [Enter Network Card Setup Password] and click on [OK]. You can use Network Card Setup to configure - The default password is the last 6 the network. alphanumerical digits of the Ethernet address. - The password is case sensitive. Click [OK] on the confirmation window.

  • Page 95: Oki Lpr Utility

    Changing the Password Reference ● For how to install OKI LPR utility, please refer to Launch Network Card Setup. “Installing Utilities” P.86. Select your printer from the list.

  • Page 96: Downloading Files

    OKI LPR utility. Note Launch the OKI LPR utility. ● Print jobs can only be forwarded to the same OKI model printer as the one you are using. Select the download destination printer. ● Before forwarding a job, you need to add another same OKI printer.

  • Page 97: Uninstalling The Oki Lpr Utility

    IP address. Opening a Webpage Note ● Administrator privileges are required. You can open the printer web page from the OKI LPR utility. Launch the OKI LPR utility. Launch the OKI LPR utility. Select [Setup] from the [Option] menu.

  • Page 98: Network Extension

    „ For Windows PS Drivers Extension installed. ● Network Extension only functions when the printer driver Open the printer properties screen. is connected to OKI LPR port or the standard TCP/IP port. Reference ● “Launching the Utility” P.98 Launching the Utility Select the [Device Settings] tab.

  • Page 99: Telnet

    Windows Utilities Change the settings if necessary. TELNET Save settings and log out of the printer. You can configure settings with Telnet commands. Note ● Telnet access to the printer settings is turned off in the initial settings. In order to use Telnet commands, set [Telnet] to [Active], either on the webpage or on the printer control panel.

  • Page 100: Mac Os X Utilities

    Mac OS X Utilities Mac OS X Utilities „ „ This section explains utilities you can use in Mac OS X. Panel Language Setup Network Card Setup You can change the operator panel display You can use the Network Card Setup to language.
  • Page 101 Mac OS X Utilities Configuring Web Settings You can launch the web page, and configure the printer network settings. „ Enabling Web Settings Select [Web Page Settings...] from the [Printer] menu. Select [Enable] and click on [Set]. Enter your password into [Enter Password] and click on [OK].

  • Page 102: Network Settings

    5. Network Settings This chapter explains network settings for your printer. Network Setting Items „ „ This section explains the items that can be set with network functions. You can print the network setting list and check the current network settings by pressing the <ENTER> button and selecting [Print Information] >...
  • Page 103 ENABLE Set whether to use the auto-detection function DISABLE for Macintosh. Printer Printer Name [OKI] + [-] + Specify the rule of Name [printer name] displaying the printer + [-] + [last six name when the auto- digits of MAC...
  • Page 104 Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Printer Printer Name [OKI] + [-] + Enter the printer Name [printer name] + name. Up to 31 one- [-] + [last six digits byte characters can be of MAC address] entered.
  • Page 105 802.2 (IEEE802.2) setting. 803.3 (IEEE802.3) SNAP (SNAP) Printer Printer Name [OKI] + [-] + Enter the printer name Name [printer name] for using a remote + [-] + [last printer. The setting needs six digits of...

  • Page 106: Print Server

    Specify the name of context to which a print server belongs, using up to 77 alphanumeric characters. Print Print Server [OKI] + [-] + Specify a print server Server Name [printer name] name. Specify the same Name + [-] + [last...
  • Page 107 Network Setting Items „ Remote Server Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Print Print Server (NULL) Specify the names of Server Name print servers to be Name...
  • Page 108 Network Setting Items „ NBT/NetBEUI Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Tool Network Setting Description Card TELNET (Network Card Setup browser Setup Setting (Windows) (Mac) Plug-in) NetBEUI NetBEUI ENABLE Set whether to use NetBEUI. DISABLE NetBIOS NetBIOS over ENABLE Set whether to use...
  • Page 109 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) TCP #1-5 Receive Illegal ENABLE Set whether to use a Receive Trap 1-5 trap when accessing a DISABLE Illegal...
  • Page 110 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) IPX Cover IPX Cover Open ENABLE Set whether to send an Open Trap SNMP message every DISABLE time a printer cover is...
  • Page 111 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Mail Polling POP Receive Specify an interval time Time (min) Interval for accessing a POP server to obtain incoming mails.
  • Page 112 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Consumable Consumables DISABLE Set whether to notify Warning Warning of warnings concerning Immediate Event 1-5 printer consumables...
  • Page 113 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Paper Paper Loading DISABLE Set whether to notify Supply Warning of warnings concerning Immediate Warning paper.
  • Page 114 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Storage Storage ENABLE Set whether to notify of Device Device errors concerning storage DISABLE Period 1-5 devices.
  • Page 115 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Interface Interface ENABLE Set whether to notify Error Period Error of errors concerning DISABLE interfaces (network, etc.).
  • Page 116 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Attached Attached ENABLE Set whether to include Info Printer Information the system name in DISABLE Name Printer Name...
  • Page 117 Network Setting Items „ Maintenance Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) LAN Scale LAN Scale NORMAL [NORMAL]: Normally, Setting Setting use this setting. Even if SMALL connecting to a hub with a spanning tree function,...
  • Page 118 Network Setting Items „ Security Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) ENABLE Set whether to access the printer using FTP. DISABLE Telnet Telnet ENABLE...
  • Page 119 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) NetWare NetWare ENABLE Set whether to use the NetWare protocol. DISABLE EtherTalk EtherTalk ENABLE Set whether to use the...
  • Page 120 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Admin IP Administrator’s 0.0.0.0 Set the IP address of Address IP Address to the administrator.
  • Page 121 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Admin MAC Administrator’s 00:00:00: Set the MAC address Address MAC Address 00:00:00 of the administrator.
  • Page 122 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Locality (NULL) Name of city: Specify the name of the city or place where your organization is located.

  • Page 123: Job List

    Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Daylight Daylight Set whether to use Saving Saving daylight saving time. „ Job List Shaded text indicates the factory default setting.
  • Page 124 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) PDF Password Checked Select this item and enter the password when Not checked printing an encrypted PDF file.
  • Page 125 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) EAP timeout Set the timeout to wait for the response from the server during IEEE802.1X authentication.
  • Page 126 Network Setting Items Shaded text indicates the factory default setting. Item Configuration Network Network Setting Description Tool Card TELNET Card Setup browser (Network Setup (Windows) Setting Plug-in) (Mac) Diffie-Hellman Group2 Set the Diffie-Hellman Group when group used for Key PFS. Group1 Key PFS None...

  • Page 127: Setting Ip Address

    Setting IP Address Setting IP Address „ „ „ What is IP address? For connecting a computer and printer through a network by using TCP/IP, IP addresses need to be set up. IP addresses are the addresses of computers and printers on the network. If an IP address is not set correctly, the computer and printer cannot communicate because the address to send data to is not specified.

  • Page 128: For Windows

    Setting IP Address „ IP address of the computer Check the current IP address of your computer. The IP address of the computer differs depending on the network environment to which the computer is connected. When using the Internet, the IP address of the computer is set to the value specified by the provider or the router maker.

  • Page 129: Checking The Ip Address Of The Printer

    Setting IP Address Checking the IP address of the printer Check the current IP address of the printer. The current IP address of the printer is displayed in the configuration information of the network (Network Information). Print out the configuration information of the network (Network Information), and check the IP address of the printer.

  • Page 130: Changing Network Settings From The Web Page

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Changing Network Settings From the Web Page „ „ This section explains how to change the network settings from the printer’s web page. To access the printer’s web page, your computer must meet the following conditions. ●...

  • Page 131: Controlling Access Using Ip Address (Ip Filtering)

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Alert When Error Occurs Controlling Access Using IP Address (IP Filtering) Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Periodic Alerts” P.130. You can control access to the printer using IP addresses. You can set whether to allow When an error or warning requiring notification is selected, a window will display to specify the time configuration or printing from the IP addresses...

  • Page 132: Controlling Access Using Mac Address (Mac Address Filtering)

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Controlling Access Using MAC Printing Without Printer Address (MAC Address Filtering) Driver (Direct Print) You can control access to the printer using MAC Printing PDF Files addresses. You can allow or reject access from the specified MAC addresses.

  • Page 133: Encrypting Communication By Ssl/Tls

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Follow the on-screen instructions to Encrypting Communication by specify detailed settings. SSL/TLS Memo ● Be sure to specify the correct settings for your mail You can encrypt communication between your server. If you enable APOP when your mail server computer and the printer.

  • Page 134: Ipp Printing

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Click [Submit]. Select [Network Setup] > [IPP] > [Settings]. The setting procedure for a certificate issued by a certificate authority is finished. Select [Enable] in [IPP]. Enabling Encryption Click [Submit]. After creating a certificate, perform the following procedure to enable encryption.

  • Page 135: Encrypting Communication By Ipsec

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page „ Setting Up Your Printer As an IPP Encrypting Communication by Printer (for Mac OS X Only) IPSec Add the printer to your computer as an IPP printer. You can encrypt communication between your computer and the printer.
  • Page 136 Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Configuring Your Computer [Diffie-Hellman group] at the time of configuration for "Phase1 Proposal" in “Configuring Your Printer” P.135. Memo ● Be sure to configure the printer before configuring your Click [OK]. computer. On the [Key Exchange Security Click [Start] and select [Control Methods] window, click [OK].
  • Page 137 Changing Network Settings From the Web Page On the [Filter Action] screen, click Click [Finish]. [Add]. On the IP security policy properties On the [Filter Action Wizard], click window, click [OK]. [Next]. On the [Local Security Policy] window, On the [Filter Action Name] screen, select the new IP security policy.

  • Page 138: Using Snmpv3

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Using SNMPv3 Using IPv6 When you use an SNMP manager that supports Your printer supports IPv6. The printer obtains SNMPv3, management of the printer can the IPv6 address automatically. You cannot set encrypted by SNMP. the IPv6 address manually.

  • Page 139: Using Ieee802.1X

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Enabling IPv6 Using IEEE802.1X Access the printer’s web page and log in Your printer supports IEEE802.1X authentication. as the administrator. Be sure to configure the printer and your computer before performing the following steps. Select [Admin Setup].

  • Page 140: Changing Ethertalk Settings (For Mac Os X Only)

    Changing Network Settings From the Web Page Select [Network Setup]> Changing EtherTalk Settings [IEEE802.1X]. (for Mac OS X only) Select [Enable] for [IEEE802.1X]. Note Select [EAP-TLS] for [EAP Type]. ● EtherTalk cannot be used with Mac OS X 10.6. Changing EtherTalk Printer Name Enter a user name in [EAP User].

  • Page 141: Other Operations

    Other Operations Other Operations „ „ This section explains how to initialize the network settings and how to set up your printer and computer to use DHCP. Initializing Network Settings Using DHCP You can obtain an IP address from the DHCP Note server.

  • Page 142: Configuring Your Printer

    Other Operations Click [Start] and select Read the license agreement and click [Administrative Tools]>[DHCP] to [I Agree]. launch the [DHCP] wizard. Read the [Environmental advice for On the DHCP list, select a server to use. Users] and then click [Next]. From the [Action] menu, select [New Select [Device Configuration]>...

  • Page 143: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting This chapter explains initializing, deleting and updating drivers. Initializing „ „ This section explains how to initialize an SD memory card and flash memory and how to reset the equipment settings to their defaults. You can delete data or settings stored on the printer to restore the settings to how they were at the time of purchase.

  • Page 144: Initializing Flash Memory

    Initializing Formatting a Particular Partition Initializing Flash Memory You can initialize a particular partition within the Flash memory stores data such as form data, SD memory card’s 3 partitions (PS, Common, etc. and PCL). Use the following steps to initialize. Note ●...

  • Page 145: Resetting The Printer Settings

    Initializing Resetting the Printer Settings You can return the configured settings to their default. Press the <ENTER> button. Press to select [Admin Setup] and then press the <ENTER> button. Enter the administrator password using the ten-key pad. The default password is “aaaaaa”. Press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 146: Deleting Or Updating The Printer Drivers

    [Printers and Faxes]. Insert the software DVD-ROM into the Select the [Drivers] tab. computer. If [Change Driver Settings] is Double-click [OKI]>[Driver]>[Printer] displayed, click on it. >[Uninstaller]. Check the device to delete displayed in Select the printer driver you want to remove and click [Remove].

  • Page 147: Updating A Printer Driver

    Deleting or Updating the Printer Drivers „ For Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.4.11 Updating a Printer Driver Select [Utilities] from the [Move] You can update printer drivers. menu. For Windows PCL Printer Driver Click on the [Printer Setup Utility] tab. Select the device you want to remove Note ●...

  • Page 148: Your Printer

    Deleting or Updating the Printer Drivers For Mac OS X Check the version information and then click [OK]. Delete the printer driver you want to Delete the printer driver you want to update. update. Reference Note ● “Deleting a Printer Driver” P.146 ●...

  • Page 149: Index

    Index Automatically set the date ..88 Office Color ......51 Office Document ....35 OKI LPR Utility ....47 Black Finish ......54 Blurred Fine Lines ....32 Paper Size .....17, 24 Paper Tray ......17 PostScript ......47 Color (User Settings) ...
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