USER’S GUIDE B8300
CONTENTS Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Trademark Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before you do anything please read this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Installing the display fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Using the PPD Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saddle stitch finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARRANTY While every effort has been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible,Oki akes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Oki is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual. © Copyright Oki 2002. All rights reserved.
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING PLEASE READ THIS Installation requirements Due to the complexity and requirement for parts alignment, this machine must be installed by a suitably qualified Engineer unless the configuration being is installed is the printer unit and the 500-sheet multipurpose tray (B83MP) only. Improper installation may damage this product. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved. 1.
Moving the machine Lift this machine at the positions shown in the illustration below and carry it horizontally. > CAUTION Two people are required to lift and carry this machine. The centre of gravity of the machine is slightly to the left of the centre of the machine when viewed from the front. If a duplex module is installed the centre of gravity will be even further shifted to the left. When lifting the machine be careful to steady it to prevent it from toppling.
GENERAL WARNINGS 1. Do not touch the photo drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty prints. 2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. 3. Five adjusters are provided on all optional stand/paper drawer units. These adjusters should be lowered until they contact the floor. 4. Do not make any modifications to this machine. Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. 5.
> The equipment’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. > Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
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OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for buying the Oki B8300 high speed digital printer. Before attempting to use the product, it is recommended that the user studies this manual to familiarise themselves with the main functions of the product and to take notice of the various safety recommendations.
Main Features A wide range of accessories to enhance your productivity Options, such as duplex units for producing two-sided output, additional paper feed units to increase the variety of available paper sizes and paper capacity, paper output units to sort and otherwise organize output. 600 dpi high resolution printing High-definition and high quality printing with 600 dpi resolution can be performed. Also high image quality, equivalent to 1200 dpi, can be obtained by using the smoothing function.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Press to turn power on and off. 1. Bypass tray paper guide 2. Exit tray 9. 3. Duplex module/bypass tray 10. Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer* 11. Stand/MPD and 2000 sheet paper drawer Module for two-sided printing. 4. 12. Multi-purpose drawer* Upper paper output area Finished sheets are deposited here. 5. Paper tray 1 Upper exit tray extension Provides support for large size paper. Notes: Items 2, 3, 10, 11 and 12 are peripheral devices. 6.
Interior 13. Duplex module side cover Images are formed on the photo drum. Open when a misfeed has occurred in the duplex module. 14. Side cover latch Push up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit. 15. Fusing unit Lift up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit. 16. Developer cartridge This cartridge contains developer and must be removed and replaced by a new cartridge when indicated on the operation panel. 17.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Peripheral devices included Overview — 15
1. Printer 2. Upper exit tray extension can hold a maximum of 2000 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Mount this unit to the upper paper exit tray. This extension is needed to support large size paper. 3. Up to 500 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper can be loaded. Special papers such as envelopes (standard sizes only) and postcards can also be set. 7.
Operation panel of the main unit The display and indicators show the current status of the printer. All printer settings are made by using the keys and display panel. 1. Message display Displays the current status of the printer. [ i ] displayed in any message indicates that the [INFORMATION] key should be pressed. 2. [ERROR] indicator Lights up when paper or toner must be added or when a misfeed has occurred in the machine. Blinks when an abnormal condition has occurred in the machine. 3.
Menu group and Key explanations main unit operation panel The menu groups are classified into five groups and are selected consecutively by pressing the [MENU] key. If the [OK] key is pressed when the desired menu screen is displayed, a message will appear to indicate the next required operation. Job status screen READY.
Cancelling a print job and deleting print data 1. Press the [BACK/C] key during printing. Printing will stop and a message asking for confirmation to delete the job will appear. 2. Press the [OK] key to delete the data. To cancel deletion, press the [BACK/C] key. Printing will resume. To delete print data of a reserved job (jobs stored in the printer) Print data transmitted from computers will be stored in this printer (up to 99 jobs) and will be printed sequentially.
Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 Loading Paper > The message “ADD PAPER” or “OPEN TRAY AND ADD PAPER” will appear when paper runs out during operation. Follow the procedure below to load paper. > Do not use curled or folded paper. Doing so may cause a misfeed. > For best results use a good quality paper designed for use in page printers. > When you change the paper type and size in paper tray 1, set the paper type and size referring to Setting the Paper Size and Type.
Specifications of paper trays The specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays are shown below. Tray Applicable paper types Tray No. (tray name) Paper tray Tray 1 1 Multipurpose drawer/ bypass tray Tray 2/ bypass tray Applicable paper sizes Paper weight Plain paper. (Refer to the next page for applicable plain papers.) ● 8½ x 11, A4, B5 60 to 105 g/m2 or 16 to 28 lb Plain paper. (Refer to the next page for applicable plain papers.
Applicable plain paper For satisfactory results, plain paper must conform to the following requirements. Plain paper Paper in AB system Paper in inch system A5 to A3 5½ x 8½ to 11 x 17 60 to 105 g/m2 or 16 to 28 lb Recycled, coloured, pre-punched, pre-printed and letterhead papers must conform to the same conditions as above. Applicable special paper For satisfactory results, special paper must conform to the following requirements.
Setting the paper size and type from the operation panel on the main printer When the paper size or type is changed in a paper tray, set them up by referring to the following procedure. 1. 2. 3. Press the T key CHANGE TRAY SETTING OK If TRAY 1 is selected in step 4, the message shown above will appear in the display. 7. Press the [OK] key. To cancel the setting change, press the [BACK/C] key to return to step 4. 8. Select the paper type that has been set in the tray.
Loading paper in the multi-purpose drawer The method of loading paper into the multi-purpose drawer is the same as for paper tray 1 as previously described. When loading envelopes, postcards or transparency film, follow the descriptions below. > Two maximum height lines are indicated: one for plain paper and one for special paper. Maximum height line for plain paper Do not exceed this line when loading plain paper.
Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers 2. When feeding envelopes from the multipurpose drawer, damage to the envelopes or smudges on prints may occur even if envelopes within specification are used. In this case, the problem may be reduced by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers from the normal position to the lower pressure position. Follow the procedure below. Lower the two fusing unit pressure adjusting levers marked A and B in the illustration.
Loading transparency film Be sure to load the transparency film with the white label side up. Make sure no image will be printed on the label. Printing on the label may cause smudges on prints. Transparency film must be placed in portrait orientation.
Loading paper in the stand/MPD and 2000 sheet paper drawer ● 2. Load paper into the right-hand paper feed tables. This holds approximately 1,200 sheets. 3. Raise the paper guide and load paper into the left-hand paper feed table. This holds approximately 800 sheets. After loading paper, be sure to return the paper guide. 4. Gently push the large capacity paper tray firmly all the way into the printer. 5. Set the paper type.
Storage of supplies Oki recommends the use of Oki original consumables. Counterfeit products may damage your printer's performance and invalidate your warranty. Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user include: Paper, print cartridge, developer cartridge, and staple cartridge for the finisher. ● Proper storage Store the supplies in a location that is > Clean and dry. > At a stable temperature. > Not exposed to direct sunlight.
Adding toner 3. Pull out the duplex module. Unlatch the unit and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with the duplex module, open the side cover to access. 4. While depressing the lock release button, pull out the printer cartridge and remove it. 5. Remove the new printer cartridge from its bag and remove the protective material A.
8. Gently remove the sealing tape from the cartridge. 9. Remove the drum protective sheet from the printer cartridge. > Do not touch or damage the surface of the photo drum. Photoconductive drum Overview — 30 10. Close the duplex module. If the machine is not equipped with the duplex module, close the side cover. 11. Return the cartridge lock lever and close the front cover. ● Do not shake the developer cartridge after the sealing tape has been removed.
5. Developer cartridge replacement When the cartridge needs replacing, a message indicating the need to replace it will appear in the display. Follow the procedure below to replace the developer cartridge. The machine as shipped from the factory does not have a cartridge installed. Follow the procedure below to install the first cartridge omitting steps 3 and 4. 1. Turn off the power and open the front cover. 2. Lower the cartridge lock lever. 3. Remove the developer cartridge.
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PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER This chapter describes how to install and how to use the printer drivers and printer utilities on a computer. This chapter also describes the job retention function that allows a print start operation from the operator panel of the printer. Connecting this machine as a local printer When using this machine as a local printer, connect your computer to the parallel interface connector as shown in the illustration. The cable is not supplied with the printer.
INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND UTILITIES The following software can be installed from the installer supplied on the CD-ROM: • PCL printer drivers (PCL5e and PCL6) • Printer Administration Utility. PLUG AND PLAY OR ADD PRINTER WIZARD Before installation Before installing the printer drivers, check the following items. Ensure that your computer system meets the following requirements. Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer Execute installation from the CD-ROM using the following procedure. 1.
Example of installation of a printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard under Windows 98. The installation example is described assuming that the printer is connected as a local printer and that the CD-ROM drive is designated as [Drive G]. The procedure may differ depending on the system environment. 1. Start Windows 98. 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. If your computer CD-ROM drive is configured for auto start, the tool selection will appear. Click [Cancel] to close the screen. 3.
SETTING DRIVERS USING WINDOWS This section describes the method of changing the printer driver settings from your computer using Windows. if no printer driver has been installed, use the supplied CD-ROM to install it referring to Installing Printer Drivers And Printer Utilities. ● Windows 95/98/Me ● Windows NT 4.0/2000 Screens for Windows 98 are used in the description below. Screens for Windows NT 4.0 are used in the description below. 1. On the [Start] menu, select [Settings] and then [Printers].
PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH A NETWORK If you access the Web pages of this product from your computer using a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator various settings can be adjusted through the network. 2. The following products and computer system requirements are needed for accessing the Web pages of this product. Input the IP Address previously specified for this product into the [Address] field of the browser.
WEB PAGE ITEMS AND FUNCTIONS Custom Directory Setup Access setup Alerts Message Parameters Setup* Access restriction to the Web pages is described below. Network Card Setup To allow configuring the print server card (network interface card), a link to the network card Web page for is provided. User index names in the display list on the operator panel are set. The parameters for the alert message address information are registered here.
can also delete the data without executing printing. JOB CONTROL This section describes the operation procedure required for this function. To use job control in your print job, select [Properties] on the printer driver screen, open the [Main] tab and click [Job Control.] The job hold function can be used only if your printer is equipped with the hard disk drive option. 4. Proof print Job control operation 1. Normal print (In this mode, no input from the operator panel of the printer is needed.
3. Hold job list Select the desired data. If Print after hold, Print before hold or Proof print operation is performed on the computer, print data will be held as a hold job. (Up to 100 jobs can be held. If the main switch is turned off, the stored data of all jobs in hold will be cleared.) If the number of jobs exceeds 100, the job is processed as follows. A Notice Page will printed in all cases. Press the Sor Tkey on the operator panel repeatedly until the desired print job is displayed.
8. Verify that the desired number of copies is set. COPIES 10 SET The number of copies can be changed by using the or key on the operator panel. 9. Printing will start. If printing of another job is being executed, however, your job will be registered as a print job. Printing of the job will start after preceding jobs are completed. 10. Operation is now complete. 11. To continue operation, repeat steps 1 to 9. Press the [OK] key.
USING THE PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH To use the printer in a Mac environment, run the installer program to copy the PPD (PostScript Printer Description) files to your System Folder. > NOTE: If this printer is connected to the computer via a cross-over cable, turn on the Mac before turning on this printer. If not, the printer cannot be recognised as a network printer. PPD files The PPD files for Macintosh are the files which a Mac refers to when using its LaserWriter printer driver for printing.
Selecting the printer Paper settings Follow the procedure below to select the printer. 1. Ensure that the printer is connected to the network to which your computer is connected. 2. Select the [Chooser] from the Apple menu. 3. Click the [LaserWriter 8] icon. The names of connected printers are displayed in the right hand box. If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the zone which includes the desired printer. 4. Select the desired printer. 2. Adjust each setting.
Installing the display fonts The display fonts for Macintosh are contained in the [Font] folder of the CD-ROM. Install the display fonts as needed. To delete a registered security password, select the password in the box and click the [Delete] button. 4. To register a security password for the job retention function, click the [Add] button for [Confidential Print Password[. The [Confidential Print Password]screen will appear. Enter a five-digit number in the box and click the [OK] button. 5.
CONFIGURATION SETTINGS There are three basic options that can be set. These are: Default settings Basic settings used in printing. PCL settings Sets a PCL symbol set. PostScript settings Defines whether a PostScript error page is printed or not when a PostScript error has occurred. Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (Items that can be set from the operator panel) 5. Press the Sor T key to display the desired setting item. 6. Press the [OK] key. 7.
Default settings The default settings allow detailed print conditions to be set for printing without any printer driver (for example, printing from MS-DOS and printing from a computer without any printer driver installed). The setting items are shown below. While some items can be set either in the printer driver or on the operator panel, values set in the printer driver override those set on the panel. Use the printer driver to set options where possible.
Custom settings Custom settings are used for various settings based on actual operating conditions. The items that can be set with the custom settings are shown below. Total count The number of printed pages and similar items are displayed. List print Used to print a list of settings that have been made, or a font list. Clock The date and time of the built-in clock of the printer can be set. Tray settings The paper type and paper size for each tray are set here.
> Setting items Total count The number of total printed pages in this product can be displayed and printed. List print Test pages such as a list of setting items configured in this product and a list of the resident fonts for checking can be printed. The types of test pages are shown below. Setting List Print The settings in the printer feature (condition settings and custom settings) are printed. The key operator program settings are not printed. Printer test page > PCL font list printing.
The factory default setting of the key operator code number is 00000. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS The “-” at the first digit will change to “*” and “” at the second digit will blink. To correct the entered number, press the [BACK/C] key. Using the programs When using the key operator programs for the first time, register a key operator code number. 4. When the machine is being operated from the operator panel: 1.
Structure of the setting method for key operator programs The sequence for selection and setting of key operator programs are shown below. The [OK] and [BACK/C] keys allow navigation in either direction through the setting steps along a program setting path. Program steps start from the major categories shown at the left side of the chart and progress to the right. When the [OK] key is pressed, a highlighted parameter shown in that step will be accepted and set.
51 — Key operator programs Key operator code entry [BACK/C] [OK] PRODUCT KEY SYSTEM SETTINGS KEY OPERATOR CODE CHANGE [OK] [BACK/C] [BACK/C] [OK] SET CODE [BACK/C] [OK] INITIALIZE/STORE SETTINGS NETWORK SETTINGS INTERFACE SETTINGS [BACK/C] [OK] [BACK/C] [OK] [BACK/C] [OK] DISABLE NOTICE PAGE PRINTING (NO*) [BACK/C] IP GATEWAY (000.000.000.000*) RESTORE THE CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS IP SUBNET MASK (000.000.000.
Energy save Key operator programs This section describes the key operator programs which can be set using the operator panel. Account control The program Auditing mode is used to set the internal auditor function. The other programs of this category can be set only if the auditing mode has been enabled. ● Auditing mode When the auditing mode is enabled, up to 100 five-digit account numbers can be registered and assigned to users. An assigned account number must be entered for access to printing.
Disable stapler unit Operator panel settings These programs are used to adjust the display on the operator panel. Auto clear setting This program is used to disable stapling when the stapler unit of the finisher or saddle stitch finisher malfunctions. Disable paper desk drawers The auto clear function will return the printer to standby mode or job status mode after a programmed length of time has elapsed without any operation on the operator panel.
Letter size paper cannot be automatically selected in place of A4. Key operator code change This program is used to change the key operator code. The key operator must register a key operator code number and use this number to gain access to key operator programs. Only one key operator code number can be registered. The factory has registered five zeros (00000) as the code number to allow initial access to the programs.
I/O timeout Network settings This program is used to set the length of time to wait for an I/O to complete a job on the parallel port or the network port. These programs are set when this product is used as a network printer. If the data stream to the port does not transmit data for a length of time exceeding the timeout, the job will cancel and the next job will start processing.
Initialize/store settings Key Operator Code The configuration settings and the system settings of the key operator programs can be stored in memory and be recalled from memory if the settings are changed. These can also be reset to the factory default settings. The following is the factory setting of the Key Operator Code Number, which must be used to access the Key Operator program. Factory setting — 00000 This number must be entered when accessing the Key Operator Program for the first time.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE This chapter describes misfeed removal, user maintenance, and similar issues. Please call your authorised dealer if you fail to cure the problem after reading this section. Misfeed removal All messages will appear on the display panel of the main unit. When a misfeed has occurred, printing will stop and the message shown below will appear. Follow the procedure below to remove misfed paper. PAPER JAM (1) > CAUTION > • Do not damage or touch the photoconductive drum.
Misfeed in the paper feed area 4. Gently close the paper tray. Push the paper tray back into the machine. 5. Gently close the duplex module. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover. After closing, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears. 6. If paper drops beyond the rear side of the paper tray that has been pulled out, remove the paper tray and then remove the paper. 7.
message has been cleared and the normal display appears. If misfed paper is not found in step 3, refer to “Misfeed in paper tray 1” to remove the misfed paper. Misfeed in multi-purpose drawer 1. Unlatch the duplex module, slide it to the left and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, open the side cover. Misfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer 2. Open the left cover of the stand/paper drawer. Hold the knob and gently open the cover.
If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover. 4. 4. After closing, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears. If the misfed paper is inside the fusing area, turn down the fusing unit open tab to open the fusing unit and remove the misfed paper. Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area and exit area CAUTION: The fusing unit is hot. Take care when removing paper. Do not touch the metal parts. 1.
Misfeed in the duplex module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Gently close the duplex module. 6. After closing the duplex module, confirm that the misfeed message is cleared and that the normal display appears. Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to the left. Gently move the module away from the machine. If the duplex module has an exit tray, rotate it up out of the way and open the cover of the duplex module.
Troubleshooting Whenever the printer stops or operation is not possible, check the operation panel display for messages. In most cases these messages will give sufficient information to return the machine to an operating condition. In cases where this information is not enough, check the list below for more information. This section describes problems relating to the printer only. For peripheral issues, see the appropriate sections. Problem Check Solution or cause Printer does not operate.
Problem Check Solution or cause Smudges on printed sheets. Is a message indicating a need of maintenance See the Operation Manual (Read this document before installing the product.
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DUPLEX MODULE If a duplex module is installed, printing on to both sides of paper can be performed. Two types of duplex modules are available: duplex module/bypass tray and duplex module. The descriptions in this manual are for the duplex module/bypass tray. Part names Exit tray Duplex module Bypass tray Exit tray The tray is extendable to support large size paper. Extend the tray when 11" x 17", 8½" x 14", 8½" x 13", A3 or B4 paper is being used.
NOTES Loading paper in the bypass tray The bypass tray can be used for plain paper and special papers including labels. Up to 100 sheets of standard paper can be set. If the paper type or size is changed, be sure to enter the paper type and size as in step 4. 1. Open the bypass tray. • When using special paper, postcards or transparency film, be sure to feed them one sheet at a time. If you set more than one sheet, a paper misfeed may occur.
Setting the printer driver for duplex module, bypass tray and exit tray When using the duplex module (including the bypass tray and the exit tray) for printing, select “Properties” and make selections as follows for the print job. The screens used in the following descriptions are for a PCL driver in the Windows 98 environment. Using the bypass tray Open the “Paper” tab shown in the illustration below and select “Bypass Tray” in the “Paper Selection” drop down.
Troubleshooting the duplex module Check the list below before calling for service.. Problem Check Cause or solution The printer will not print duplex prints. Message indicating the paper type cannot be used for twosided printing displayed? Special paper cannot be used for twosided printing. Use a paper type suitable for two-sided printing. Message indicating the paper size cannot be used for twosided printing displayed? Use a paper size suitable for two-sided printing.
MAIL-BIN STACKER The mail-bin stacker has seven mail bins which can each be designated to receive printed output from a user or a group of users. Part names Top tray Top cover Open for misfeed removal Mail bins Each bin can be designated to receive printed output from assigned users Front cover Open for misfeed removal • Do not put pressure on the mail-bin stacker, particularly on the top tray and mail bins. • Do not place anything on the top cover.
Specifying mail bins to receive printed output Printed output can be specified in the printer driver to be delivered to an assigned mail bin or to the top tray. Assigning mail bins to individual users or groups of users reduces the mixing of print jobs simplifying the retrieval of printed output. When separation of output is not required, the top tray can be selected for delivery. Using the mail-bin stacker Top tray Mail bin 1 . . . Product Planning department Mail bin 2 . . .
Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker If a misfeed has occurred in the mail-bin stacker during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. 1. Open the top cover. Top cover Move the release lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to open the top cover. 2. 3. 6. Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the paper during removal. 7. Close the paper guide securely.. 8. Close the front cover. Remove the misfed paper.
FINISHER The finisher can deliver collated sets either stapled or unstapled. Unstapled sets can be offset stacked from the previous set for easy separation of the sets. Part names Latch Release the latch to open the finisher for misfeed removal. Staple box Pull the box out to replace the staple cartridge or to remove jammed staples. Top tray Extend tray to print on to large paper. Top cover Open for misfeed removal. Offset tray Stapled sets or sets to be offset will be delivered here.
Finisher functions Sort mode ● ● Sorted sets will be delivered. Original Group mode Groups of prints or copies of the same page will be delivered. Original Printouts Printouts Offset mode ● Offset mode Sets will move from side to side so that each set or group will be offset from the previous set or group for easy separation. Non-offset mode Offset will function for non-stapled printer output. Stapled sets will not be offset.
5. Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “Add staples.” will appear in the message display of the operation panel. Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple box aligning the arrow of the staple cartridge with that of the staple box. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge. 1. Open the front cover. NOTES: 2. 3. 4. > Do not remove the tape from the cartridge before inserting the staple cartridge into the box.
Checking the stapler unit 6. Pull the release lever for the staple box and remove the box. 7. Raise the lever at the end of the staple box. Remove the top staple if it is bent. If bent staples remain, a staple jam will occur again.. 8. Return the lever to its original position. 9. Reinstall the staple box. Push the staple box in until it clicks into place. If the message [CHECK THE STAPLER UNIT] or [CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM] appears, follow the procedure below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Misfeed in the finisher 4. Release the latch to open the finisher compiler. 5. Raise the paper guide and remove the misfed paper. When a misfeed occurs in the finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. 1. Remove the misfed paper from the output area. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. Do not remove paper from the stapler compiler. Paper guide 2. Open the finisher top cover.
Troubleshooting finisher problems Check the list below before calling for service. Problem Check Cause or solution or Stapling position is not correct. Stapling position not set correctly? Check the stapling position setting. The finisher does not operate. Are any finisher covers open? Close all covers. Message indicating need to remove paper from the stapler compiler displayed? Open the finisher and remove all paper from the stapler compiler. Stapling cannot be performed.
Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output The orientation of the printed copy and the binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships. Orientation of original or original data Page 1 Page 2 Page 1 & Page 2 Duplexed Output result One-position stapling Two-position stapling Left binding Top binding Two-position stapling with top binding cannot be made.
SADDLE STITCH FINISHER The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centreline binding of prints and fold them along the centreline. An optional hole punching unit is available for installation into the finisher.
Supplies B8300-SSF staple cartridges must be used for this finisher. The cartridge package contains three cartridges containing approx. 5000 staples each. Saddle stitch finisher functions ● Sort mode ● Sorted sets will be delivered. Original ● Group mode Groups of prints or copies of the same page will be delivered. Original Printouts Printouts Offset mode Offset mode Sets will move from side to side so that each set or group will be offset from the previous set or group for easy separation.
● • Using the saddle stitch functions Saddle stitch function The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centreline binding of prints or copies and fold them along the centreline. Selecting staple or saddle stitch from the printer driver. ● Hole punching (Punch module is installed) If the saddle stitch finisher is equipped with a hole punch module, printed paper can be hole punched and delivered to the offset tray.
Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal 5. Remove the empty staple cartridge. When the staple cartridge becomes empty or staples become jammed, a message will appear in the message display of the operation panel. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge or remove jammed staples. 1. Open the front cover. Press the lock button to unlock the staple box cover and remove the staple cartridge. If staples remain, the staple cartridge cannot be removed 6. 2. 3.
Staple jam removal 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide it away from the printer. 6. Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 7. Close the saddle stitch section cover. 8. Open the front cover and pull out the stapler unit. 9. Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to move the staple unit to the front. Turn the roller rotating knob until the triangle mark is aligned with the index. Open the front cover.
10. Remove the staple box. Disposal of hole punch scrap 11. Raise the lever at the end of the staple box. Remove the top staple if it is bent. If bent staples remain, a staple jam will occur again. 12. Return the lever to its original position. 13. Reinstall the staple box. Push the staple box in until it clicks into place. 1. Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide it away from the printer. 2. Pull out the punch scrap collecting container and empty it. 3.
Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher When a misfeed occurs in the saddle stitch finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. 1. 2. 3. Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide it away from the printer. 6. If saddle stitch was selected, open the front cover. 7. Remove the misfed paper from the stapler compiler. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 8. Open the saddle stitch section cover. 9. Remove the misfed paper.
10. Turn roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. 12. Close the saddle stitch section cover. 13. Close the front cover. 11. Remove any misfed paper from the saddle stitch tray. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 14. Push the saddle stitch finisher back against the printer. Troubleshooting (saddle stitch finisher problems) Check the list below before calling for service. Problem Check Solution or cause Stapling position is not correct (including saddle stitch).
Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output The orientation of the original data and binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships. Orientation of original or original data Page 1 Page 2 Output result Page 1 & Page 2 Duplexed One-position stapling Two-position stapling Left binding Two-position stapling along the shorter edge cannot be made. Two-position stapling Top binding with two-position stapling cannot be made.
Relationship between print image and saddle stitch The orientation of the data and binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships.
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Type Desktop Print system Electrophotographic system Exposure system Semiconductor laser diode system Developer system Magnetic brush development Paper feed system Paper trays Fusing system Heat roller CPU 64 bit RISC, 200 MHz Memory capacity (standard) 32MB DIMM slots for additional memory One (64 MB to 256 MB memory can be mounted).
List of principal printer driver functions Driver selections PCL5e/PCL6 PS PPD (Windows) PPD (Macintosh) General Copies 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 Orientation Yes Yes Yes Yes Duplex print Yes Yes Yes Yes Saddle stitch Binding edge Yes Yes N/A N/A Left/top/right Left/top/right Long/short Long/short N-up 2/4/6/8 2/4/6/8 2/42 3 2/4/6/9/16 N-up direction Fixed Fixed Fixed Selectable N-up border line Yes Yes Yes (always) Yes Paper Paper size Yes Yes Yes Yes Custom
List of combination of peripheral devices The table below shows the possible system configurations. Some devices require the installation of other units (B) to be functional and some cannot be installed together (A).
NOTICE PAGE PRINTING A notice page will be printed when the current print job cannot be done due to a system limitation and an explanation of the limitation is too lengthy to be shown in the message display. A notice page will describe the limitation and other possibilities to run the job. A notice page will be printed in the following cases: > When sufficient memory is not available to store the print data.
PRINT AREA The print area of this product is shown below.
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