B6200/B6300 user's guide
PREFACE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it.
FCC STATEMENT Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for 120-Volt Models. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About this Guide. . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Windows systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Apple Mac OS 8X, 9X (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Macintosh OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Setting the configuration of optional accessories and paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Printing a test document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 If paper jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for choosing an Oki B6200/B6300 Series printer. This is a guide to help you set up, install and operate your printer. To understand its features fully and to use the printer correctly and effectively, please read this guide before using the printer. This guide is applicable to the B6200/B6300 Series printers in general although illustrations used are based on the B6300.
FEATURES OVERVIEW A brief overview of the main features of your printer is given here: l Multiple up printing l 2-sided printing l Watermark printing l Poster printing l Booklet printing l Transparency separation l Favourites l Special media printing l Secure printing (requires the Hard Disk option to be fitted) l Proof printing (requires the Hard Disk option to be fitted) l Delayed printing (requires the Hard Disk option to be fitted) l Receiving restriction INTRODUCTION > 7
ABOUT THIS GUIDE CONVENTIONS Throughout this guide, the four sides of the printer are referred to as front, rear, right and left. Standing at the front of the printer you can view the control panel and the rear of the printer is opposite the front. The right and left sides of the printer are defined as the sides to the right and left, respectively, of a person who is facing the front of the printer.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE The following sections guide you through the process of installing and setting up your printer right through to making a test print from an application. Complete the entire installation procedure to ensure a proper installation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This printer is available in either of the following power specifications: 110V and 220 – 240V. The specifications that apply to your printer depend on your configuration.
CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Check that all items listed below are included in the printer packaging. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer. NOTE Retain the packaging material and box for future use if there is a possibility that the printer will be moved over long distances. l Printer l Drum-toner cartridge (for approximately 6,000 A4 pages at 5% coverage, i.e.
LOCATING PARTS OF THE PRINTER The main parts of the printer and a brief description of their functions are shown below: 1 2 3 14 13 12 11 8 7 6 5 4 3 9 10 3 No.
PREPARING A LOCATION FOR THE PRINTER Place the machine on a level and sturdy surface that can withstand the machine weight – 20.4 kg (45lb) (B6200) or 22.6 kg (50lb) (B6300). If tilted, the machine may fall over and cause injuries. SPACE REQUIREMENTS The printer has ventilation holes on the side and rear panels.
l Temperature range 10 – 32 °C, humidity range 15 – 85% (no condensation). Humidity should be 70% or below at 32 °C, and temperature should be 28 °C or below at 85% humidity. NOTE Sudden temperature fluctuations can affect print quality. Rapid heating of a cold room or moving the printer from a location with low humidity/temperature to high humidity/temperature can cause condensation inside the printer, directly interfering with image transfer.
INSTALLING THE FACE UP (REAR) TRAY You can install the face up (rear) tray on this printer if required. NOTE A face up (rear) tray can be installed on the B6300 only. 1. Insert the right and left tabs of the face up (rear) tray into the holes at the back of the printer (1), and lower the tray into position (2). 2. Push up the rear output tray lever as shown in the diagram (1) and pull out the extension tray (2). 3. Affix the label provided to the back of the printer.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES If you have purchased any optional accessories, install them before setting the drum-toner cartridge and before loading paper. If there are no optional accessories to install, proceed to the next section, “Installing the Drum-Toner Cartridge” on page 35. WARNING! Never open or remove machine covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed in this guide. A high voltage component can cause electric shock.
INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL TRAY You can install up to two levels of universal tray (550-sheet) option to this printer. This section explains how to install two trays as an example. 1.
2. Place the tray module to be installed at the bottom level on a flat surface, then pull out the paper tray. NOTE Proceed to step 6 if you are installing only one tray module. 3. Lift the tray module to be installed at the top level by holding the parts as shown in the diagram. 4. Align the front and back corners of the top and bottom tray modules, and slowly lower the top module so that the guide pins at the four corners of the bottom module fit into the holes at the base plate of the top module.
5. Insert the fasteners provided into the two locations inside the tray module and the two locations at the back of the tray module. Insert the fasteners securely.
6. Pull the paper tray out of the printer. 7. Lift up the printer by holding the recessed areas. 8. Align the corners of the printer and the tray modules, and lower the printer gently so that the guide pins at the four corners of the tray modules fit into the holes at the base plate of the printer. CAUTION! The printer must be lowered gently. Otherwise, interior parts of the tray modules may be damaged.
9. Insert the fasteners provided into the two locations inside and the two locations at the back of the printer. Insert the fasteners securely. 10. Push the tray completely into the printer. NOTE For details on how to load paper, refer to “Loading paper” on page 40.
INSTALLING THE DUPLEX UNIT You can install a duplex unit option on this printer. If a face up tray has been fitted, remove it by reversing the steps in “Installing the Face Up (Rear) Tray” on page 14 before installing the duplex unit and refit it when the duplex unit has been installed. 1. Remove the duplex unit cover by pushing the two tabs as shown in the diagram (1). Next, remove the connector cap at the top right of the back of the printer (2). 2.
3. Tighten the screws at both ends of the bottom of the duplex unit.
INSTALLING THE OFFSET CATCH TRAY You can install an offset catch tray option on this printer. NOTE An offset catch tray can be installed on the B6300 only. 1. Lift the second lever on the top left corner at the back of the printer (1), and open the cover (2). NOTE When the duplex unit is installed, lift the lever on top of the left side cover of the unit and open the unit, then open the cover as shown in the diagram.
2. Loosen the right and left thumbscrews as shown in the diagram to uninstall the top cover of the paper exit. 3. Insert the right and left tabs of the offset catch tray into the holes at the top of the printer (1) and lower it slowly onto the top of the printer (2). 4. Secure the screws at both ends of the bottom of the offset catch tray.
5. Close the cover. 6. If you install the face up (rear) tray on the printer, affix the label provided to the back of the offset catch tray. 7. Pull out the extension tray. CAUTION! Printing while the tray is folded up may cause a paper jam. Be sure to open the tray when using the printer. 8. Flip up the stopper when printing on heavy weight papers.
INSTALLING A NETWORK SOFTWARE KIT, HARD DISK, COMPACT FLASH DISK, OR ADDITIONAL MEMORY To install a Network Software Kit, Hard Disk, Compact Flash Disk or Additional Memory, the same steps are required at the beginning, to prepare the printer, and at the end, to close the printer, of each installation. These steps are described here. Preparing the printer 1. Remove the screw on the right detachable cover. 2.
3. Remove the two screws on top of the metal cover (1), and pull the metal cover upwards (2). Closing the printer 1. Align and insert the protrusion at the bottom of the metal cover into the notch of the printer (1), and tighten the two screws on the top of the cover (2). 2. Align and insert the protrusions at the top of the right detachable cover into the notches of the printer (1).
INSTALLING A NETWORK SOFTWARE KIT You can install a network software kit option on this printer. Installing this option may initialise the settings of [Network/Port] and [Allocate Memory]. CAUTION! Never touch the connectors of the network software kit. Never allow the network software kit to be bent or damaged. Before handling the network software kit, touch something metal in order to discharge any electrostatic charge built up in your body. 1. Refer to “Preparing the printer” on page 26. 2.
Inserting the network software kit fully and securely into the slot will cause the hook on the top of the slot to rise. NOTE Be sure to insert the network software kit securely into the slot as far as it will go. 5. Remove the cap from the network connector. 6. Refer to “Closing the printer” on page 27.
INSTALLING A HARD DISK You can install a hard disk option on this printer. NOTE > When the Compact Flash disk (option) is installed on your printer, you cannot install the hard disk. You can install only one of them. > Installing this option may initialise the settings of [Network/Port] and Allocate Memory]. CAUTION! The hard disk is a delicate item and must be handled with care. In the event that damage does occur, it may erase important data saved on the disk.
4. Connect the cable of the hard disk to the connector on the printer as shown in the diagram. CAUTION! When connecting the cable, hold the disk firmly by hand to prevent it from dropping. 5. Hold the hard disk as shown in the diagram, and install it in the printer. Align the arrow on the hard disk with the arrow on the printer, and insert the bracket at the top of the disk into the install position. 6. Tighten the screws on both sides of the hard disk. 7. Refer to “Closing the printer” on page 27.
INSTALLING A COMPACT FLASH DISK You can install a Compact Flash disk option (only available in certain regions) to this printer. NOTE > When the hard disk (option) is installed on your printer, you cannot install the Compact Flash disk. You can install only one of them. > Installing a Compact Flash disk erases any data that resides in the Compact Flash disk. > Installing this option may initialise all the printer settings for allocating memory. 1. Refer to “Preparing the printer” on page 26. 2.
4. Close the fastener. 5. Refer to “Closing the printer” on page 27.
INSTALLING ADDITIONAL MEMORY The additional memory module for this printer is 512MB. CAUTION! Do not touch the terminal area of the additional memory. Do not bend or damage the additional memory. Be sure to place the additional memory in contact with a metal surface to eliminate static shock before touching it with your bare hands. To add more memory when the printer is in use, you need to configure the memory capacity in the printer driver. For details, refer to the Online Help for the printer driver. 1.
INSTALLING THE DRUM-TONER CARTRIDGE NOTE Your printer is supplied with a drum-toner cartridge with capacity 6,000 A4 pages at 5% coverage. Replacement drum-toner cartridges are available with capacity 10,000 pages (B6200/B6300) or 17,000 pages (B6300 only). When handling the drum-toner cartridge, take note of the following points: WARNING! Never throw a drum-toner cartridge into an open flame as it can cause an explosion. l Do not subject the drum-toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.
l It is recommended to use up the drum-toner cartridge within one year of removing it from its packaging. l Keep the drum-toner cartridge out of the reach of children. 1. Open the cover. NOTE When the optional offset catch tray is installed, fold the tray first before opening the cover. WARNING! Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 2. Take the drum-toner cartridge out of the packaging box and shake it seven or eight times as shown in the diagram.
3. Place the drum-toner cartridge on a flat surface and pull out the seal horizontally. CAUTION! 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 drumtoner cartridge. 4. Hold the drum-toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. CAUTION! Do not touch any parts inside the printer. Ensure that the drum-toner cartridge is firmly located. 5.
CONNECTING AN INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable to be used to the printer. NOTE Connect a USB cable only after the printer driver has been installed on the computer. 1. Connect the interface cable to the interface connector at the back of the printer: serial (1), USB (2), network (3), parallel (4). For a parallel cable, lift up the wire clip on both sides to secure it after it has been inserted into the connector. 2.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD When connecting the power cord, take heed of the information given in “Safety precautions” on page 9. 1. Ensure that the printer power switch is in the <{> position. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector at the back of the printer. Connect the other end of the power cord to the power outlet. 3. Press the power switch of the printer to the < > position. The power will be applied and the control panel will display that the printer is ready to print.
LOADING PAPER This section explains how to load A4 size plain paper in portrait orientation in the paper tray. Portrait orientation 1. Place the paper tray on a flat surface and remove the lid. 2. If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down.
3. Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the desired paper size (1). Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to the desired paper size (2). 4. Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up and with all four corners aligned. CAUTION! Do not place paper over the right width guide. Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line or the maximum capacity allowed. Align the right width guide with the paper width correctly.
5. Close the lid of the paper tray and push the tray completely into the printer. CAUTION! The lid of the tray must be firmly closed. If not, the paper may become misaligned. 6. Depending on the types and sizes of the loaded paper, you need to configure settings on the control panel. Change the paper type when non-plain paper such as recycled paper, heavyweight paper or transparencies are loaded. Configure the paper size when custom size paper is loaded.
THE CONTROL PANEL AND MENU SYSTEM For full details on the control panel and menu structure, refer to the Reference Guide. The control panel components and their functions are described below: 1 2 3 5 4 6 9 No. Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 7 Description
No. Name 9 < >< >< buttons Description >< > Press these to move to the required menu, item and required value on the display. Also, press the < > button when you are carrying out secure/sampled/delayed printing or when you are checking/printing received mail manually. Note: When you are changing the candidate values by the < > < > buttons, you can press and hold down the buttons to change the display continuously. Also, pressing the < > < the default values.
SELECTING THE CONTROL PANEL LANGUAGE English is the default language for all error and status messages; however, these messages are also available in many languages. Use the following procedure to change the display language. NOTE Refer to the section “The Control Panel and Menu system” on page 43 for a brief overview of the control panel and its menus and sub-menus. 1. Press the
PRINTING A CONFIGURATION SUMMARY To check whether the printer is correctly installed, use the control panel to print the [System Settings List]. NOTE If you have made a mistake when operating the control panel, press the
SETTING PRINTER CONFIGURATIONS VIA A WEB PAGE Via a Web page facility, you can make use of a web browser in a TCP/ IP-enabled environment to display the printer or job printing status and to change the settings. Among the printer settings that are made on the control panel, settings for the system and network ports can be configured under [Printer], [Network] and Maintenance] on the Web page. NOTE > The Web page facility is only available when the printer is connected to the network.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER To print from the computer, install the printer driver and other required software. The installation procedure(s) you will use for your printer vary according to operating system, usage of the USB port, and network connection. A brief outline of installing drivers on Windows and Macintosh operating systems is given below. Solaris, Linux and HP-UX are dealt with in other parts of your documentation. MICROSOFT WINDOWS SYSTEMS 1.
5. Choose the correct driver to use, depending on the printer you are installing. 6. Choose [Printer (USB)] and press OK. 7. Choose the PPD file that corresponds to your printer. 8. Choose the correct printer. 9. Press [Create]. 10. You now have a desktop shortcut to the USB printer and are ready to print. MACINTOSH OS X The installer program is a “unified” installer. This means that the same program runs on both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9.x and earlier.
SETTING THE CONFIGURATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND PAPER After the printer driver has been installed, configure settings for optional accessories and paper types/sizes loaded in each tray under the [Options] tab of the printer driver. For details, refer to the Online Help for the printer driver or the Reference Guide. The procedure to display the [Options] tab is as follows, using Windows XP as an example: 1. Click [Start] on the taskbar, then select [Printers and Faxes]. 2.
IF PAPER JAMS CAUTION! When removing jammed paper, make sure that no pieces of torn paper are left in the machine. A piece of paper remaining in the machine can cause a fire. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, or when clearing a jammed paper that is difficult or impossible to see, do not try to remove it by yourself. Doing so may cause injuries or burns. Switch off the machine immediately, and contact your Oki dealer.
Cover B: NOTE Remove the rear tray (if fitted) when opening the back cover. Open Cover B (For B6300, raise the lever as shown in the diagram and open cover B (1)). After opening cover B, hold the part marked with a *, open the cover of the fuser unit (2) and remove any jammed paper. Cover C (Duplex Unit): NOTE Remove the rear tray (if fitted) when opening the back cover. Push up the lever (1) to open the duplex unit cover.
Cover D Offset catch tray: Paper Tray: Pull out the tray and follow the procedure to remove paper. Refer to “Inside the Paper Tray” on page 54. INSIDE COVER A Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when the control panel indicates either [Paper jam Open Cover A] or [Remove cartridge Clear jam]: 1. Open cover A, and holding the drum-toner cartridge by the grip, remove it from the printer (1). 2. Turn the roller as shown in the diagram and remove any jammed paper inside (2).
3. Return the drum-toner cartridge and Cover A to their original positions. CAUTION! When the optional offset catch tray is installed, close Cover A first before returning the tray to its original position. 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. INSIDE THE PAPER TRAY Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when the following messages are displayed intermittently: [Pull out all trays.
After removing the paper: 1. Push the paper trays completely back into the printer. 2. Open and close Cover A to clear the error message.
ERROR MESSAGES If an error message is displayed at the control panel, follow the instructions to fix the error. Depending on the message content, follow the instructions in the Reference column below to fix the error. Message content Reference An error code xxx-xxx is displayed. Paper jam or “Remove paper” is displayed. Installing and replacing the drum-toner cartridge Refer to the Reference guide for a list of error codes. Loading and replenishing paper Refer to “If paper jams” on page 51.
Message Condition/Reason/Action Off-line The printer is off-line as the button has been pressed. To cancel the off-line status, press the button again. Off-line Data in memory Ready to print DNS Update Fail Ready to print Get IP Add. Fail Ready to print Repl. Drum/Toner The printer cannot receive any print data from the computer while it is off-line. Unable to retrieve IP address from DNS. Check the settings for DNS and retrieving IP address.
INDEX A P arrow buttons .............................44 paper tray...................................54 Printer driver Install .....................................48 C connecting interface cables.........38 printing reports/lists...................46 Connecting power cord ...............39 S E Error Messages (control panel) ....56 Setting Configuration of Optional Accessories ...............................50 F system settings list .....................46 button .................
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LIMITED WARRANTY: UNITED STATES AND CANADA Oki Data Americas, Inc. (Oki Data) warrants this printer to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will remedy any such defect according to the terms of this Limited Warranty. Oki Data will repair (or at its option, replace) at no charge, any defective component(s) of the Printer for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser only. This Limited Warranty does not extend to consumable items.
To make request or claim for service under this Limited Warranty contact your local Oki Data authorized service center or Oki Data at 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). A written receipt for the product, showing the date of purchase, dealer’s name, and both the model and serial numbers of this printer must accompany any request or claim for work to be performed under this Limited Warranty.
OVERNIGHT EXCHANGE: UNITED STATES AND CANADA If you choose to use our Overnight Exchange service, call 1-800-OKIDATA: our trained personnel will try to solve your problem over the phone. If they determine that your product is defective, an exchange product will be shipped to you via air express. Have your credit card available, as our representative will be asking for this information. You will receive the exchange product the next business day — or no later than the second business day.
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