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Copyright Information Copyright © 2006 by Oki Data. All Rights Reserved Document Information ________________________________ C5500n User’s Guide P/N 59381901, Revision 1.1 January, 2006 Disclaimer__________________________________________ 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.
Contents Copyright Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Document Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes, Cautions, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Replace a Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replace an Image Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Replace the Fuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Replace the Belt Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Printer Settings (Menu Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Print a list of the current settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custom Page Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Grayscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 N-Up Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Print Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes, Cautions, etc. NOTE A note appears like this. A note provides additional information to supplement the main text which helps you to use and understand the product. Important! An important message appears like this. An important message provides supplemental information which can prevent potential problems. CAUTION! A caution appears like this. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage. WARNING! A warning appears like this.
Introduction Your new printer is designed with advanced features to give you clear, vibrant color printing and crisp black and white pages at high speed on a range of print media. Features _________________________ • Up to 20 pages per minute full color. • Up to 24 pages per minute in black and white. • 600 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch) print resolution. • Single Pass Color Digital LED technology. • Hiper-C emulation. • 10 Base-T and 100 Base-TX network connection.
Parts of the Printer Front ____________________________ c53_01_printerfull.jpg 1. Output Stacker, face down Standard printed copy delivery point. Holds up to 250 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m²) paper. 2. Operator Panel Menu driven operator controls and LCD display panel 3. Paper Tray Standard paper tray. Holds up to 300 sheets of 20-lb. (75 g/m²) paper. 4. Multi-Purpose Tray Used for feeding transparencies, heavier paper stocks, envelopes and other special media.
Rear ____________________________ c51_01_backview.jpg 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On/Off Switch Socket for Power Cord USB Interface Network Interface Optional Duplex Unit Rear Stacker (face up) Capacity 100 sheets When the rear paper stacker is folded down, paper exits the printer through the rear of the printer and is stacked face up. This is used for labels, heavy print media, envelopes and custom paper sizes. When used with the Multi-Purpose Tray, the paper path through the printer is essentially straight.
Paper (Print Media) General Information _____________________ CAUTION! Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.
Paper Weights ____________________ General Information Designation Weight Feed Tray Light 16-19 lb. US Bond (60-71 g/m²) Tray 1 Tray 2 No Topa Rearb Medium 20-27 lb. US Bond (75-101 g/m²) Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray Yes Top Rear Heavy 28-32 lb. US Bond (105-120 g/m²) Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray Yes (restricted to 28 lb. maximum) Rear Only Ultra Heavy 33-54 lb. US Bond Tray 2c (124-203 g/m²) MP Tray No Rear Only Duplexer? Exit Tray a. Face Down Stacker b. Face Up Stacker c. 47 lb.
3. 4. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At Media Weight, make your selection. Important! If you are printing on a thick media such as card stock, be sure to select one of the thicker settings to get proper fusion of the toner to the page and to prevent possible damage to the printer. Select the thickness/type of media on which you are printing a particular job, to produce optimum print results. This setting overrides the setting in the printer menu.
Paper, US Bond ____________________ Paper Feed, Exit Path, and Duplex General Information NOTE To determine if a paper weight is US Bond or Index, check the metric equivalent. 35 lb US Bond = 132 g/m2 35 lb Index = 64 g/m2 For more information, go to www.paper-paper.com/ weight.
The best performance is obtained when using paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers. Suitable types include: • Hammermill® Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US Bond (90 g/m²) • Xerox® 4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²) • Oki® 52206101 Bright White Proofing Paper, 32 lb. US Bond (120 g/m2) Recommendations • Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer. • Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources.
Paper, Index ______________________ General Information NOTE To determine if a paper weight is US Bond or Index, check the metric equivalent. • 35 lb US Bond = 132 g/m2 • 35 lb Index = 64 g/m2 For more information, go to www.paper-paper.com/ weight.html The size, weight, and type of the paper (print media) determine: • which paper feed tray can be used • which paper exit path can be used • whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing.
The best performance is obtained when using paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers. Suitable types include: • Hammermill® Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US Bond (90 g/m²) • Xerox® 4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²) • Oki® 52206101 Bright White Proofing Paper, 32 lb. US Bond (120 g/m2) Recommendations • Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer. • Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat sources.
Letterhead _______________________ General Information The size, weight, and type of the paper (print media) determine: • which paper feed tray can be used • which paper exit path can be used • whether you can use double sided (duplex) printing Single sided printing is also known as simplex printing. These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings.
Recommendations CAUTION Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. Only use letterhead designed for color laser printers and photocopiers. Don’t use very smooth, shiny or glossy paper. Don’t use heavily embossed headed paper, very rough paper or paper that has a large grain difference between the two sides. • Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer.
Loading Trays 1 and 2 Long edge feed Face down, top toward the back of the printer. Letr_lef.bmp Short edge feed face down, top to the right ltrhd_se.
Loading Manual Feed (MP Tray) Long edge feed Face up, top to the back of the printer manl_le.jpg Short edge feed Face up, top to the left manl_se.
Envelopes ________________________ General Information Envelopes can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray. Envelopes can only exit the printer face-up. Recommendations CAUTION Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. Envelopes.jpg 1. Use only recommended envelopes. Oki 52206301 and 52206302: For more information, see “Print Media, Oki“ in your Handy Reference Guide or www.okiprintingsolutions.com. 2.
• damp, damaged or curled paper envelopes Loading Trays 1 - 2 Envelopes cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2. Multi-purpose Tray Face up (flap side down), top to the left (into the printer) C96_LoadPaperMPTray_Envelopes_crop.
Labels ___________________________ General Information Labels can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray. Labels can only exit the printer face-up. Avery 5161 White Laser Labels (letter size) work well with your printer. Check www.okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on media for your printer. Recommendations CAUTION Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. • Only use labels designed for color laser printers and photocopiers.
Default = long edge feed. C96_LoadPaperMPTray_Labels_crop.JPG Windows NOTE Recommended labels for best print results: Avery 5161 White Laser Label (Letter size); Avery 7162, 7664, 7666 White Laser Labels (size A4).
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 NOTE Recommended labels for best print results: Avery 5161 White Laser Label (Letter size); Avery 7162, 7664, 7666 White Laser Labels (size A4). 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At Media Weight, make your selection. Labels1: For labels 0.1 to 0.169 mm thick. Labels2: For labels 0.17 to 0.2 mm thick. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Transparencies ____________________ General Information transparency_color.jpg Transparencies can only be fed from the multi-purpose (MP / manual feed) tray. Transparencies can only exit the printer face-up. Recommendations CAUTION Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. 1. 2. Only use transparencies designed for color laser printers and photocopiers. Only use recommended transparencies Oki 52205701 3M CG3720 3.
Loading Trays 1 - 2 Transparencies cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 5. Manual Feed (MP Tray) Face up (print side up) Default = long edge feed. C96_LoadPaperMPTray.jpg Windows 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. On the Setup tab, under Weight, select Transparencies.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 NOTE Use only recommended transparencies (3M CG3720, Oki 52205701). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At Media Weight, select Transparency. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Paper Trays Windows _________________________ 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. On the Setup tab, under Source, make your selection: Automatically select The printer automatically selects the paper tray. Multi Purpose Tray / Tray1 / Tray 2 Tray 2 appears only if an optional tray is installed.
For example: You are printing a job on special media (letterhead). Place the media in the Multi Purpose Tray. Select the Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Paper Size Check __________________ General Information If Paper Size Check is turned on (enabled), the printer checks whether the size paper loaded in the selected tray matches that required for the document being printed. Windows 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. 6. On the Setup tab, click Paper feed options.
Paper Size, Feed, and Exit Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 ___________ Feed Exit Paper size Tray 1 Tray 2 Topa Rearb Letter (8½ x 11'') S, Dc S, D S, D S, D Legal-14 (8½ x 14'') S, D S, D S, D S, D Legal-13.5 (8½ x 13.
Auto Switching ____________________ General Information If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching. This feature is enabled either through the printer menu or the printer driver. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Printer Menu This function is enabled in the Print Menu. The factory default is ON.
7. Press ON LINE to exit the menu and return the printer to standby. Macintosh OS 10.2 This feature is not available in this operating system. OS 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At Auto tray switch, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) [Manual Feed] ____________________ General Information This tray is also called the manual feed tray. Use the Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) for printing card stock, labels, envelopes and transparencies. If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper. This is called Auto Switching.
Duplexing Restrictions Important! You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric You cannot duplex • labels • envelopes • transparencies • paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb.
Paper Sizes and Exit Paths Paper size Feed MP Tray Exit Reara Exit Topb Letter 8½ x 11'' Yes Yes Yes Legal-14 8½ x 14'' Yes Yes Yes Legal-13.5 8½ x 13.5'' Yes Yes Yes Legal-13 8½ x 13'' Yes Yes Yes Executive 7¼ x 10½'' Yes Yes Yes A4 210 x 297 mm Yes Yes Yes A5 145 x 210 mm Yes Yes Yes B5 182 x 257 mm Yes Yes Yes Envelopes COM-10 Yes Yes No Custom Minimum 3.94 to 5.83'' 100 x 148 mm Maximum 8½ x 14'' 216 x 356 mm Bannerc Yes Yes No a.
Paper Exit Paths Face Down (Top Exit) _______________ • Capacity up to 250 sheets of standard paper 20-lb. US Bond 42 lb. Index, 75 g/m² metric • Paper Weights up to 47 lb. US Bond 98 lb. Index, 176 g/m² metric • Print Sequence Pages are printed in reading order Page 1 first; last page on top, facing down Face Up (Rear Exit) ________________ c53_72_rear3.jpg Open the face up stacker at the rear of the printer and pull out the tray extension.
42 lb. Index, 75 g/m² • Paper Weights up to NOTE Always use this stacker and the Multi-Purpose Tray for paper stocks heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 176 g/m² metric). 54 lb. US Bond 113 lb. Index 203 g/m² metric • Print Sequence Papers are printed face up. For multi-page documents, Select “Reverse order printing” in your application Print dialog box (Click File → Print). This puts the printed stack in the correct order.
Duplex Unit_______________________ General Information The Duplex Unit enables your printer to print on both sides of the page. See “Duplex Printing” on page 195.
Loading Paper Trays 1 and 2 _____________________ NOTE If you have the optional second paper tray installed: • If you are printing from the 1st (upper) tray, you can pull out the 2nd (lower) tray and reload it while the printer is printing. • If you are printing from the 2nd (lower) tray, do not pull out the 1st (upper) tray while printing. This will cause a paper jam. 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. c53_11_opntra.
2. Fan the paper to be loaded at the edges (1) and in the middle (2). Then tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to make it flush again (3). Fan Paper.
3. Load paper print side down. Make sure the rear stopper (1) and paper guides (2) are snug against the paper. c53_13_instlpapr.jpg NOTE Load letterhead paper face down. The top edge is aimed towards the front of the printer. c53_76_trayabc.
4. Gently close the paper tray. c53_16_closetray.jpg NOTE To prevent paper jams: • Do not leave space between the paper and the guides and rear stopper. • Do not overfill the paper tray. Capacity depends on the type of paper stock. • Do not load damaged paper. • Do not load paper of different sizes or types at the same time. • Do not pull the paper tray out during printing (except as described above for the 2nd tray).
Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray ____________ NOTE The MP Tray will take • a stack of media about 3/8'' (10 mm) high • about 10 envelopes • about 50 transparencies. Do not exceed the 3/8'' (10 mm) media stack height. 1. Open the MP Tray. c53_40_mptrayopen1_crop.jpg, c53_41_mptrayopen2_crop.jpg, c53_42_mptrayopen3_crop.
2. Press down on the loading platform. c53_87a_mptrayplatformdwn.jpg 3. Load the print media. Adjust the guides (1) to the size media being used. c53_39_mptrayload.jpg Letterhead: Single-sided printing load with pre-printed side up and the top edge into the printer. Double-sided printing (duplex) load with pre-printed side down and top edge away from the printer. (Optional duplex unit must be installed.
Envelopes Load print side up (flap down) with top edge to the left and short edge into the printer. You cannot duplex envelopes. 4. Press the blue tray latch (1) toward the paper stack to lift the paper platform into the feed position. c53_86_mptraylevercolr.
Consumables Life Expectancy _________________________ See “Specifications” on page 103 Part Numbers __________________________ Toner Type C8 Black, High Capacity 43324404 Cyan, High Capacity 43324403 Magenta, High Capacity 43324402 Yellow, High Capacity 43324401 Black, standard 43381904 Cyan, standard 43381903 Magenta, standard 43381902 Yellow, standard 43381901 Image Drum Type C8 Black 43381704 Cyan 43381703 Magenta 43381702 Yellow 43381701 120 V 43363201 230V 43363202 Belt 4336
Replace a Toner Cartridge ___________ c53_30_tonergroup.
1. Press the cover release. Open the printer’s top cover fully. c53_02_opencvr.jpg WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it.
2. Note the positions of the four cartridges: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). c53_09_lidup.jpg 3. Pull the colored toner release lever on the cartridge to be replaced towards the front of the printer. Shown: replacement of the black toner cartridge c53_74_tonerlvropen.
4. Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge. Then, pull the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end. Remove the toner cartridge. Discard it in accordance with your local regulations. c53_80_tonrout.
Install a Toner Cartridge 5. Unpack the new toner cartridge. Gently shake it from side to side to loosen and distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. c53_04_shk_tnr.jpg 6. Remove the adhesive tape from the underside of the cartridge. CAUTION! Do not touch the toner release lever until the toner cartridge is installed in the image drum. If you do, it will open the toner release slot and spill toner.
7. Hold the cartridge by its top center with the colored release lever to the right. Insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the image drum. Push it firmly against the spring on the drum unit. c53_80_tonrout.jpg and c53_73_tonerdrum.
8. Lower the right end of the cartridge into the image drum unit. Press it firmly down in place. Then, push the colored lock lever back to open the toner slot and lock it in place. c53_75_tonrlvrclose.jpg IMPORTANT! The lever should move easily. If it does not, STOP! Push down on the toner cartridge to be sure that it is properly seated in the image drum. Press back on the lever again.
9. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED. c5x_ledarray_bw.jpg 10. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.
Replace an Image Drum _____________ c53_31_drumREV.jpg and c53_30_single_toner.JPG REPLACE IMAGE DRUM nnn: ZZZZ DRUM LIFE nnn: ZZZZ = 350: YELLOW 351: MAGENTA 352: CYAN 353: BLACK Important! You must replace the toner cartridge when you replace the image drum. The life expectancy of the cartridge will be reduced as the toner charges the new drum.
1. Press the cover release and open the top cover fully. c53_02_opencvr.jpg WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. 2. Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). c53_09_lidup.
3. Lift the image drum, complete with its toner cartridge, out of the printer. Discard it in accordance with your local regulations. c53_53_drumremove.
4. Unpack the new image drum. CAUTION! Image drum handling The image drum contains toner. To avoid spilling toner, be careful to keep it upright. c53_31_drum.jpg, Checkmark.bmp, c53_79_drumtilt_3.jpg, c53_78_drumtilt_2.
CAUTION! The green surface at the base of each image drum is very delicate and light sensitive. • Do not touch the green surface. • Never expose the drum to direct sunlight or to very bright room lighting. • Do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes. • If the image drum must be out of the printer for longer than 5 minutes, place the image drum inside a black plastic bag or carefully place it in a drawer or cabinet to keep it away from light. 5.
6. Remove the paper sheet. Then, remove the clear plastic film. c53_26removepaper.jpg, c53_25_removeclearsheet.jpg 7. If present, remove the silica gel pack. c53_24_removejell.
8. Place the image drum in the printer. c53_84_removedrumwithorange.jpg 9. Remove the orange drum seal. c53_83_removeorangething.
10. Install the new toner cartridge in the image drum. See “Install a Toner Cartridge” on page 53.
11. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED. c5x_ledarray_bw.jpg 12. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.
Replace the Fuser __________________ c53_104_fuser_transport_loc.jpg REPLACE FUSER 354: FUSER LIFE WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. Handle the fuser with extreme care. Hold it only by its handle, which is only mildly warm to the touch. If in doubt, switch the printer off. Wait at least 10 minutes for the fuser to cool before opening the printer cover.
1. 2. Press the cover release. Fully open the printer’s top cover. c53_02_opencvr.jpg Pull the two blue fuser lock levers (1) towards the front of the printer. c53_59_fuser1.
3. Hold the fuser by its handle. Lift the fuser out of the printer. If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface which will not be damaged by heat. After letting the fuser cool down, discard it. c53_60_fuser2.jpg 4. Remove the new fuser from its packaging. Remove any packing tape. 5. Push the orange transport lock to the left to release it. You’ll hear it snap. Remove it. c53_104_fuser_transport_loc.
6. Hold the new fuser by the handle. The fuser pressure release lever (1) should be on the right. Lower the fuser into the printer. c53_60a_fuser2.jpg 7. Push the two blue retaining levers (1) toward the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place. c53_61a_fuser3.
8. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.
Replace the Belt Unit _______________ REPLACE BELT 355: BELT LIFE The belt unit is located under the four image drums. 1. Press the cover release and open the top cover fully. c53_02_opencvr.jpg WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it.
2. 3. Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! c53_09_lidup.jpg Lift each of the image drum units out of the printer. Place them on a flat surface in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light. CAUTION! The green surface at the base of each image drum is very delicate and light sensitive. • Do not touch the green surface.
4. Locate the two blue locks (1) and the handle (2). c53_48_belt1.jpg 5. Turn the two locks about 45° counterclockwise to release the belt. c53_49_belt2.
6. Pull up the handle and lift the belt unit out of the printer. c53_50_belt3.jpg 7. Unpack the new belt unit. Hold it with the blue handle toward the front of the printer. 8. Place the drive gear at the back of the belt unit in the gear at the left rear corner of the printer. Lower the belt unit into the printer. c53_51_belt4.
9. Turn the two belt locks about 45° clockwise to secure the belt unit in place. c53_48_belt1.jpg 10. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer (1 = Cyan, 2 = Magenta, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! c53_09_lidup.
11. Close and latch the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.
Printer Settings (Menu Settings) This section lists the menus accessed via the controls on the printer’s operator panel and displayed in the LCD window. Many of these settings can be overridden by settings in the printer driver. However, several of the driver settings can be left at “Printer Setting,” which will then default to the settings entered in these printer menus Print a list of the current settings _____ Menu Map NOTE ... = keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated.
Changing Settings _________________ C53_Panel.eps 1. 2. Press + to enter the menu mode. Press +/ – to scan through the available menus until the menu you wish to enter appears on the display. NOTE The menus and their various listings vary depending on which options you have installed on your printer. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ENTER to enter the menu. Use +/ – to move up and down through the items in the selected menu. When the item you want to change is displayed, press ENTER to edit that item.
Example: Power Save Time To change the time interval for the printer to wait before going into Power Save mode (default setting is 60 MIN): 1. 2. Press + to enter the menu mode. Press + and/or – repeatedly until you see SYS CONFIG MENU 3. Press ENTER to go into the Sys Config Menu. POW SAVE TIME 60 MIN 4. Press ENTER to select the Power Save Time item. The value on the second line of the display begins flashing. POW SAVE TIME 60 MIN 5. * * Press + repeatedly until the interval (e.g.
Reset to Factory Defaults ____________ NOTE … = keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated. To reset the printer menu to its original default settings: 1. 2. Press + to enter the Menu mode. Press + … MAINTENANCE MENU 3. Press ENTER. MENU RESET Execute 4. 5. Press ENTER. The printer resets and returns to the on-line state.
Lists of Available Settings by Menu ____ Information Menu Item Action Explanation PRINT MENU MAP EXECUTE Prints the MenuMap (menu listing) with current settings shown. Information about your printer is also shown at the top of each MenuMap page. DEMO1 EXECUTE Prints the built-in Demo page.
Print Menu Notes: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Settings with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Item Settings Explanation COPIES 1 to 999 Enter the number of copies of a document to be printed. DUPLEX† ON OFF Enables or disables duplex printing. PAPER FEED TRAY1 TRAY2† MP TRAY Selects the default tray for paper feed.
Item Settings Explanation MONOPRINT SPEED AUTO SPEED NORMAL SPEED COLOR SPEED Sets the print engine speed. If you are printing only color documents, switch to COLOR SPEED. If you are printing only monochrome documents, switch to MONO 24PPM. AUTO SPEED sets the speed of printing based on whether the first page is color or monochrome. If you are printing a document with a color cover followed by mostly monochrome pages, use MIXED SPEED.
Media Menu Notes: • Factory default settings are shown in bold. • Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Item Settings Explanation TRAY1 PAPERSIZE A4, A5, A6, B5, LEGAL14, LEGAL13.5, LEGAL13, LETTER, EXECUTIVE, CUSTOM Defines the size of paper loaded in Tray 1. TRAY1 MEDIATYPE PLAIN LETTERHEAD BOND RECYCLED ROUGH Defines the type of media loaded in Tray 1.
Item Settings Explanation MPT PAPERTYPE PLAIN, LETTERHEAD, TRANSPARENCY, LABELS, BOND, RECYCLED, CARD STOCK, ROUGH Defines the type of media to be fed from the Multi-Purpose Tray so that the printer can adjust its internal parameters for the media. MPT MEDIAWEIGHT MEDIUM, HEAVY, ULTRA HEAVY Defines the media weight to be fed from the Multi-Purpose Tray. UNIT OF MEASURE MILLIMETER INCH Defines the unit of measure for the next two items. X-DIMENSION 3 to 8.5 INCH Default = 8.
Color Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. The printer automatically adjusts color balance and density at appropriate intervals, optimizing the printed output for bright white paper viewed in natural daylight conditions. The items on this menu provide a means of changing the default settings for special or particularly difficult print jobs. Settings revert to their default values when the next print job is complete.
System Configuration Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Items Settings Explanation POW SAVE TIME 5 15 30 60 240 Adjusts the time before the printer automatically switches into power saving mode. In this mode power consumption is reduced, but when a job is sent the printer will require a warm-up time of up to 1 minute before printing can begin.
USB Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Item Settings Explanation SOFT RESET ENABLE DISABLE Enables or disables the SOFT RESET command. SPEED 480Mbps 12Mbps Sets the maximum transfer speed for the USB interface. SERIAL NUMBER ENABLE DISABLE ENABLE allows your computer to identify the printer by its USB interface serial number.
Network Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Item Settings Explanation TCP/IP ENABLE DISABLE Enables or disables this network protocol. NETBEUI ENABLE DISABLE Enables or disables this network protocol. IP ADDRESS SET AUTO MANUAL Change this to Manual to specify the IP address through the front panel (see next entry). Required for non-DHCP networks. IP ADDRESS xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default = 198.168.100.100 Current assigned IP address. To change: • Press ENTER.
Item Settings Explanation TELNET ENABLE DISABLE Enables or disables Telnet config. facility. This item will not appear in the menu if TCP/IP is set to DISABLE. FTP ENABLE DISABLE Enables or disables communication via FTP. This item will not appear in the menu if TCP/IP is set to DISABLE. SNMP ENABLE DISABLE Enables or disables SNMP protocol.
Memory Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Item Settings Explanation RECEIVE BUF AUTO SIZE 0.5MB 1MB 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB Sets the size of the receive buffer. FLASH INITIALIZE Initializes Resident Flash memory. When ENTER is pressed, the following message displays. ARE YOU SURE? YES=ENTER/NO=CANCEL Press ENTER. The following message displays: EXECUTE NOW? YES=ENTER/NO=CANCEL Press ENTER, then turn the printer off.
System Adjust Menu Notes: • Factory default settings are shown in bold. • Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Item Settings Explanation X ADJUST -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.00 Adjusts overall print position horizontally in 0.25 increments. Y ADJUST -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.00 Adjusts overall print position vertically in 0.25 increments. DUPLEX X ADJUST† -2.00MILLIMETER TO +2.00MILLIMETER Default = 0.
Maintenance Menu Note: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Item Settings Explanation MENU RESET [EXECUTE] Resets menus to the default settings. SAVE MENU [EXECUTE] Saves current menu settings as default values. At confirmation prompt, press ENTER to confirm save, or CANCEL. POWER SAVE ENABLE DISABLE Change this setting to Disable if you do not want the printer to enter the power save mode after the specified time.
Usage Menu This menu is for information only. It provides an indication of total usage of the printer and the expected life left in its consumable items. This is particularly useful if you do not have a full set of replacement consumables on hand and you need to know how soon you will need them. • Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Item Explanation TOTAL PAGE COUNT The total number of pages printed. TRAY1 PAGE COUNT The total number of pages fed from Tray 1.
Menu Defaults_____________________ Information, Print, and Media Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed.
Color, System Configuration, and USB Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed.
Network and Memory Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Menu Item Default Setting NETWORK MENU TCP/IP ENABLE NETBEUI DISABLE IP ADDRESS SET AUTO IP ADDRESS 192.168.100.100 SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.000 GATEWAY ADDRESS 192.168.100.
System Adjust and Maintenance Menus Note: Menus/Items with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Menu Item Default Setting SYS ADJUST MENU X ADJUST 0.00 MILLIMETER Y ADJUST 0.00 MILLIMETER DUPLEX X ADJUST† 0.00 MILLIMETER DUPLEX Y ADJUST† 0.
Usage Menu Menu Item Default Setting USAGE MENU TOTAL PAGE COUNT nnnn TRAY1 PAGE COUNT nnnn TRAY2 PAGE COUNT† nnnn MPT PAGE COUNT nnnn COLOR PAGE COUNT nnnn MONO PAGE COUNT nnnn K DRUM LIFE REMAINING nn% C DRUM LIFE REMAINING nn% M DRUM LIFE REMAINING nn% Y DRUM LIFE REMAINING nn% BELT LIFE REMAINING nn% FUSER LIFE REMAINING nn% K TONER REMAINING nn% C TONER REMAINING nn% M TONER REMAINING nn% Y TONER REMAINING nn% C5500n User’s Guide Menu Defaults • 99
Options The following options are available for your printer: • Additional RAM memory (see below) • Duplex Unit (see page 101) • Second Paper Tray (see page 102) Instructions for installing these options are found in the packaging with the option. RAM Memory______________________ Oki 70042801, 70042901 c53_82_ram.jpg The basic printer comes equipped with 64 MB of main memory.
Duplex Unit_______________________ Oki 43347501 The Duplex Unit enables your printer to print on both sides of the page. See “Duplex Printing” on page 195.
Second Paper Tray _________________ Oki 43347601 c53_43_opttray2.jpg The second paper tray takes: • Up to 530 sheets of 20-lb. paper. • All the same size media as Tray 1 except A6. • Paper weight range 16 to 57 lbs. (60 to 203 g/m2).
Specifications Item Specification Dimensions 16.61'' W x 22.09'' D x 13.58'' H (422 mm W x 561 mm D x 345 mm H) Net Weight 57.3 lbs.
Item Specification Duty cycle Maximum: 50,000 pages per month at 5% duty cycle (equivalent to an average business letter) Average: 4,000 pages per month Toner life Standard cartridge: approximately 2,000 pages at 5% coverage High-capacity cartridge: approximately 5,000 pages at 5% coverage Image drum life 20,000 pages at 3 pages per job Belt life 60,000 letter-size pages Fuser life 60,000 letter-size pages C5500n User’s Guide Specifications • 104
Troubleshooting General Information ________________ This section provides information to help you deal with problems that may arise when using the printer.
Display Panel Messages _____________ Message Meaning What to Do * TONER SENSOR ERROR Flashes across the second line of the display: the indicated color toner (*) is missing from the printer. Open the top cover and make sure the indicated toner is there and properly seated in the printer: C = Cyan, Y = Yellow, M = Magenta, K = Black. ADD MORE MEMORY 420: MEMORY OVERFLOW The document size is too large for the printer’s memory. Reduce the size of the document.
Message Meaning What to Do CHECK FUSER 320: FUSER MISSING The fuser unit is not properly installed. Open the top cover and check to be sure that the fuser unit is properly seated in the printer and that the lock levers are pushed all the way toward the back of the printer: c53_61a_fuser3.jpg CHECK MP TRAY 390: PAPER JAM Paper has jammed while exiting the MP Tray. Clear the jam. See “Jam 390”, on page 128. CLOSE COVER 316: DUPLEX COVER OPEN The duplex cover is open or not properly latched.
Message Meaning What to Do LOAD mmm AND PRESS ONLINE SWITCH 490: MP TRAY EMPTY Print job from MP Tray has been received and the MP Tray is empty. Load the requested media (mmm) in the MP Tray and press ON-LINE. LOAD mmm nnn: tttt EMPTY A print job has been received and the indicated paper tray is empty. Load mmm media in the indicated (tttt) tray.
Message Meaning What to Do PRESS ONLINE SW INVALID DATA The printer has received invalid data. Press ON-LINE. Reprocess and resend the print job. REPLACE TONER nnn: * TONER EMPTY The indicated toner needs replacement. Replace the indicated toner: 410: Y = Yellow 411 M = Magenta 412: C = Cyan 413: K = Black REPLACE yyyy nnn: yyyy LIFE The indicated component is nearing end of life and should be replaced. Replace the indicated component: YYYY = Fuser, Belt, C Drum, Y Drum, M Drum, K Drum.
Paper Jams _______________________ General Information Jams can occur due to paper misfeeding from a paper tray or at any point along the paper path. When a jam occurs, the printer immediately stops. The control panel displays an error message. This message tells you where the first sheet is jammed. All jammed sheets must be removed in order to restore the printer to normal operation.
If paper jams are frequent • More than one sheet feeds at a time. • Paper curls. • Paper feeds at an angle. Possible cause Remedy The printer is not horizontal. Place the printer on a stable, level surface. The paper is too thin. Use the correct type of paper. See “Paper Weights” on page 11. The paper is moist or affected by static. Store paper within specified temperature and humidity levels. See “Specifications” on page 103. The paper is creased or wrinkled.
Jam 370, 373 and 383 OPEN DUPLEX COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 370, 373, 383 1. Press the duplex cover release. Open the duplexer cover. c53_54_duplex1.jpg 2. Remove any jammed sheets. c53_65a_jamduplex1.
c53_99a_jam37x.jpg c53_88a_jam.jpg 3. Close the duplex unit cover. c53_95a_duplexjam.
Jam 371 OPEN DUPLEX COVER 371: Paper Jam 1. 2. Turn off the printer. Pull out the duplexer. c53_96_jam371a.jpg 3. Pull the duplexer lid to unlock it. c53_97_jam371b.
4. Open the lid. Remove the jammed sheet. c53_98_jam371c.jpg 5. Close the lid. Push it back to lock it in place. c53_97_jam371b.
6. Push the duplexer back into the printer. c53_96_jam371a.jpg 7. Turn on the printer.
Jam 372 and 380 OPEN FRONT COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 372 or 380. 1. Lift the front cover release. Pull open the front cover. c53_58_frcvropen.jpg 2. Remove any jammed sheets. c53_66_jamfront.
3. Close the front cover. c53_57_frcvrclose.
Jam 381 OPEN TOP COVER 381: Paper Jam 1. Press the cover release. Fully open the printer’s top cover. c53_02_opencvr.jpg 2. Note the positions of the four image drums: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! c53_09_lidup.
WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. 3. Lift each of the image drum/toner cartridge units out of the printer. Place them on a flat surface in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light. c53_53_drumremove.
CAUTION! The green surface at the base of each image drum is very delicate and light sensitive. • Do not touch the green surface. • Never expose the drum to direct sunlight or to very bright room lighting. • Do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes. • If the image drum must be out of the printer for longer than 5 minutes, place the image drum inside a black plastic bag or carefully place it in a drawer or cabinet to keep it away from light. 4.
NOTE Warning! If the printer has been printing, the fuser will be HOT! If the sheet is well advanced into the fuser (only a short length is still visible), do not attempt to pull it back. See step 4 under “Jam 382” . To remove a sheet trapped in the fuser: 1. 2. 3. 4. Grasp the edge of the sheet. Push the fuser pressure release lever (1) towards the front and down. Lift out the sheet. Let go of the fuser pressure release lever. c53_64_jambelt2.
5. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer. Be sure to place them in the proper sequence (1 = Cyan, 2 = Magenta, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black). c53_09_lidup.jpg 6. Close the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.
Jam 382 OPEN TOP COVER 382: Paper Jam 1. Open the top cover. c53_02_opencvr.jpg 2. Gently pull the sheet out. • If the sheet does not come out easily, go to the next step. • If the sheet does come out, close the cover. c53_68_jamtop_crop.
3. Lower the rear exit tray. c53_70a_rear1.jpg 4. Pull out the jammed sheet. c53_67a_jamrear.
Important! WARNING! The fuser may be HOT! If the sheet is difficult to remove, it is partially jammed in the fuser. To get it out, reach around the top cover and press down on the fuser pressure release lever (1) before pulling the sheet out. Then let go of the fuser pressure release lever. c53_91_jam382_3.jpg 5. Close the rear exit. c53_70a_rear1.
6. Close the top cover. c53_45_latchcvr.
Jam 390 CHECK MP TRAY 390: Paper Jam Sheet has just entered the printer 1. Gently pull the sheet out of the printer. c53_81_jammptray.jpg Sheet can’t easily be pulled out from the front 1. Lift the front cover release. Pull open the front cover. c53_102_jam390.
2. Remove any jammed sheets. c53_94_jam390.jpg 3. Close the front cover. c53_102_jam390.
Jam 391 and 392 OPEN FRONT COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 391 or 392 1. Pull out the appropriate tray. 391 = Tray 1 392 = Optional Tray 2. 2. Remove any sheet jammed as it exited the tray. c53_101a_jam392.jpg, c53_100a_jam391.
3. Open the front cover. c53_58_frcvropen.jpg 4. Remove any jammed sheets. c53_66_jamfront_crop.jpg 5. Close the front cover. c53_57a_frcvrclose.
Print Quality Problems ______________ Blurred print (letter edges) Possible cause Remedy LED is dirty. Clean LED with lens cleaner or soft tissue. Cannot print desired color because toner is low. Replace toner cartridge. See “Replace a Toner Cartridge” on page 49. Blurred print (one side of page) Possible cause Remedy Top cover is not properly closed. Press the cover release latch and open, then close, the cover. One or more of the toner cartridges is not seated properly.
Fading, Vertically Possible cause Remedy LED head is dirty. Clean LED head with lens cleaner or soft tissue. Toner is low. Change toner cartridge. Paper is unsuitable for printer. Use recommended paper. Light Print Possible cause Remedy The toner cartridge is incorrectly installed. Reinstall the toner cartridge. See “Replace a Toner Cartridge” on page 49. Toner is low. Change toner cartridge. See “Replace a Toner Cartridge” on page 49. The paper is moist.
Lines, Black (Vertical) Possible cause Remedy Image drum is damaged. Replace image drum. See “Replace an Image Drum” on page 57. Toner is low. Change toner cartridge. See “Replace a Toner Cartridge” on page 49. Periodic black lateral lines or spots. If the lines or spots occur at intervals of approximately 44 to 94 mm The green surface of the image drum is damaged or dirty. If damaged, replace the image drum cartridge. See “Replace an Image Drum” on page 57.
Shading on unprinted sections Possible cause Remedy Paper has been affected by static electricity. Store paper within specified temperature and humidity levels. See “Specifications” on page 103. Paper is too thick. Use recommended paper. See “Paper Weights” on page 11. Toner is low. Replace toner cartridge. See “Replace a Toner Cartridge” on page 49. Toner rubs off when you rub the printed surface. Possible cause Remedy Media Weight and Media Type settings may not be appropriate.
USB Problems _____________________ Cannot configure for USB connection NOTE Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 95 may not support USB. Possible cause Remedy USB cable does not meet specifications. Use USB cable to specification Ver.2.0. Interface is disabled. Check that USB interface is set to Enable in the menu (USB MENU → USB → ENABLE). Configuration procedure was not correctly followed or cancelled. Configure again from the beginning.
Cannot print • PRNUSBx write error is displayed. Possible cause Remedy Interface is disabled. In the printer menu settings, enable the USB interface (USB MENU → USB → ENABLE). Printer is switched OFF. Turn on the printer. Printer interface cable is disconnected. Reconnect the printer interface cable. A converter, buffer, extension cable or USB hub is being used. Test by connecting the printer and computer directly. Printer driver output port is incorrect.
Application error___________________ or General Protection Fault_____________ Possible cause Remedy Application is not suitable for the operating system. Upgrade the application. Memory is insufficient for number of applications running. Close all other applications. Print file is corrupted. Correct or recreate the file. Memory is insufficient for application. Increase computer’s memory. Printer driver is incorrectly configured. Correctly configure printer driver.
Paper Size Change Request __________ Possible cause Remedy Paper loaded in tray is different size from that formatted in software application. Either change paper in tray to match size formatted in application and press ON-LINE to continue, or continue printing on existing paper by pressing ON-LINE. Printer does not go online ___________ Possible cause Remedy Bad connection Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable. Reconnect the power cable and switch the printer on.
Printer takes a long time to start printing Possible cause Remedy In the printer menu settings, set power save to The printer has to a higher value to increase the length of time warm up returning from power save mode. before entering power save mode (SYS CONFIG MENU → POW SAVE TIME). The image drum carries out a cleaning process to ensure print quality, which takes time. Wait until this process has been completed. The fuser unit adjusts temperature, which takes time.
Printing does not start ______________ Possible cause Remedy Printer error Check the control panel. If an error message is displayed, correct the problem. Printing is slow____________________ Possible cause Remedy Print processing is carried out by the computer. Use a computer with a faster processor. Print resolution is set high. Set lower print resolution in the printer driver Job Options tab. Data is too complex. Simplify data.
Cleaning _________________________ Cleaning Page Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Use this to generate a cleaning page which runs through the printer before the job is printed. This should eliminate any fading, streaking or erratic marks from the printed pages. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. Select “Run maintenance cycle before printing”. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.
Printer Drivers General Information ________________ NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. See your printed Setup Guide for information on installing the driver supplied with your printer. You can also go to http://my.okidata.com to see/download a copy of the Setup Guide or for the latest information on printer drivers.
Macintosh ________________________ General Information Summary Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 The “Summary” lists all the printer settings currently made for your print job. See “Summary” on page 145. Presets Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 “Presets” allow you to save a group of settings which you use for many documents, or to change the settings designated as the Standard Preset. See “Presets” on page 145. Scheduler Macintosh OS 10.
Summary Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 The “Summary” lists all the printer settings currently made for your print job. 1. 2. 3. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Summary. Presets Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Use / Save Presets Presets allow you to save a group of settings which you use for many documents, or to change the settings designated as the Standard Preset.
Delete a Preset CAUTION! When you click Delete, the Preset is instantly deleted without prompting you to confirm the deletion. 1. 2. Make sure the Preset you wish to change is selected in the Preset box. Open the drop-down list. Select Delete. The Preset is deleted from the list. Scheduler Macintosh OS 10.3 only 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Scheduler. At Print Document, set the schedule for when your job prints.
Paper Handling Macintosh OS 10.3 only 1. 2. 3. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Paper Handling. Reverse page order Select this to print the last page of the document first. This is useful when you are printing to the straight-through, rear (face up) exit required for heavy paper, labels, envelopes and transparencies. Print All Pages Odd numbered pages Even numbered pages Use this to print only the odd or only the even pages in your document.
Printer Features Overview ________________________ Banners: see page 149 Black Printing: see page 151 Booklets: see page 156 Collating: see page 160 Color Matching: see page 163 Custom Page Size: see page 192 Duplex Printing: see page 195 Grayscale: see page 201 N Up (multiple pages on one sheet): see page 202 Photographs: see page 205 Posters: see page 208 Print Resolution: see page 210 Save as File: see page 214 Toner Saving: see page 215 Watermarks: see page 219 C5500n User’s Guide Printer Features • 14
Banners _________________________ General Information A banner is a document printed on an exta-long sheet of paper. To print a banner, you must: • use an application that supports banners Notes: Word does not support banners. Word limits page length to 22 inches (558.8 mm). Power Point does support banners. • define a custom page size for your banner See “Custom Page Sizes” on page 192.
Windows For important information about printing banners, see General Information, on page 149. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 For important information about printing banners, see General Information, on page 149. Before you print a banner, you must set Multi Purpose Tray is Manual feed to ON in the printer driver. The default is OFF. The printer operator panel will prompt you to load the media before the job prints. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print.
Black Printing _____________________ General Information Your printer prints the color black in one of two ways: • Composite Black • True Black Composite Black The cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toners are combined to create composite black. Use composite black when printing photographs. Composite Black can appear as a brownish-black. True Black Only black toner is used to print true black. Use True Black when printing a combination of text and graphics.
Windows True Black Normally, the printer prints black using all four toner colors (Composite Black). If you do a lot of black-only printing, set the printer to use only black toner (True Black). Individual Print Jobs 1. 2. When you print a job, click on the driver’s Color tab Click in the box next to Grayscale. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. All Print Jobs (Default) 1. 2. 3. Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP].
Windows Black Finish Individual Print Jobs NOTE The driver’s color options are only designed to work with RGB data. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Click on the Color tab. At Advanced Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. Below Black Finish, make your selection. Choices are Auto, Gloss, and Matte. Gloss This option produces printing with a more glossy finish.
Windows 2000/XP: Select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: Select Document Defaults. 4. 5. Click on the Color tab. At Advanced Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 6. Below Black Finish, make your selection. Choices are Auto, Gloss, and Matte. Gloss This option produces printing with a more glossy finish. Matte This option uses more Black and less CMYK while producing a flatter black. 7. 8. 9.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 True Black 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. At “Always create 100% Black(K) Toner”, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Black Finish 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print.
Booklets (Binding Print) _____________ General Information F3_05.jpg Booklet printing allows you to print a document like a brochure or greeting card. Both the duplex unit and additional memory must be installed and enabled in the driver before using booklet printing. Some applications do not support booklet printing. Please read the Notes (below).
Booklet Printing Restrictions NOTES Both the duplex unit and additional memory must be installed and enabled in the driver before using booklet printing. Not available on some network connections: see the Help file. Some software applications may not support booklet printing. The right-to-left setting allows a booklet to be printed for right to left reading, which is used in some languages. Booklet printing is restricted to four (4) pages per sheet [two (2) pages per side].
Windows NOTES Before booklet printing can be carried out, both the duplex unit and additional memory must be • installed • enabled in the driver. Not available on some network connections: see the Help file. Some software applications may not support booklet printing. The right-to-left setting allows a booklet to be printed for right to left reading, which is used in some languages. Booklet printing is restricted to four (4) pages per sheet [two (2) pages per side].
6. 7. Click Options. Enter your settings. Click OK. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: . Windows XP: click OK. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 8. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click OK. Windows XP: click Print. Windows 2000: click Print. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 This feature is not available in these operating systems.
Collating _________________________ General Information Important If your software application has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. This prevents any conflicts between the software application and the printer driver. NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. F3_07.
Windows Important If your software application has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. This prevents any conflicts between the software application and the printer driver. NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Copies & Pages. At Collated, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired.
Color Matching ____________________ Overview NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color reproduction is a complex topic. This topic is divided into two sections: • background information The background information explains the factors that affect color matching. See page 164.
Color Matching ____________________ Background Information NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color reproduction is a complex topic. This background information explains the factors that affect color matching. Background information is divided into these sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing There are many factors that affect color printing. Some of the most important factors are: • the differences between the range of colors a monitor can reproduce versus the range of colors that a printer can reproduce. See page 166. • monitor settings. See page 167. • color settings in your software application. See page 168. • how your software application displays colo.r See page 168. • color settings in your printer driver. See page 169.
Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Monitor Colors vs. Printer Colors (Differences between the range of colors a monitor or printer can reproduce) Neither a printer nor a monitor can reproduce the full range of colors seen by the human eye. Each device is limited to a certain range of colors. • A printer cannot reproduce all of the colors displayed on a monitor. • A monitor cannot reproduce all of the colors printed by a printer. Both devices use very different technologies to represent color.
Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Monitor Settings The brightness and contrast controls on your monitor can change how your document looks on-screen. Your monitor color temperature also influences how "warm" or "cool" the colors look. NOTE Several of the Color Matching options make reference to your monitor’s Color Temperature. Many monitors allow you to adjust the color temperature through their control panels.
Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Software Settings Many software applications have their own color settings. The application settings may override the settings in the printer driver. Please refer to the documentation for your software application for details on how that particular program’s color management functions.
Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Printer Driver Settings The color settings in your printer driver can change the appearance of a document. There are several options available to help match the printed colors with those displayed on screen. See “How To” on page 180. For Windows The printer drivers supplied with your printer provide several controls for changing the color output. The default driver settings produce good results for most documents.
Color Matching Factors that Affect Color Printing Lighting (Viewing) Conditions A document can look very different under various lighting conditions. For example, the colors may look different when viewed standing next to a sunlit window compared to how they look under standard office fluorescent lighting. Paper Type The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper.
Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method General Information NOTE These suggestions are for guidance only. Your results may vary depending on the application from which you are printing. Some applications override, without warning, any color matching settings in the printer driver. There is no one way to achieve a good match between the document displayed on your monitor, and its printed equivalent. There are many factors involved in achieving accurate and reproducible color.
Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method Your choices are: Auto Color Advanced Color Grayscale Auto Color Your printer automatically uses the best method to match color, depending on the type of document you are printing. See “Auto Color” on page 181. Advanced Color Advanced Color allows you to customize the color matching settings you use. Color matching is a complex topic. Use Advanced Color only if you are comfortable with color matching concepts! See “Advanced Color” on page 183.
Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method RGB or CMYK? The guidelines for choosing a color matching method make distinctions between RGB and CMYK. RGB = Red, Green, Blue and CMYK = Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black. Most documents you print are in RGB format. This is the most common method. If you do not know your document’s color mode, assume that it is RGB. CMYK documents are typically only supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. Windows and Macintosh 10.2 and 10.
Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method Matching Photographs RGB only Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. Windows Natural is generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. See “Color Settings” on page 177. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Natural is a generally a good choice. Select a matching method appropriate to your monitor. See “Color Settings” on page 177.
Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method Matching Specific Colors (Example: Company logo) RGB only Windows • Color Swatch Utility Use the Color Swatch Utility to print out a chart of RGB swatches. Select your desired RGB values from the swatches. Enter the values in your application's color picker See “Color Swatch Utility” on page 243. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 • Color Swatch Utility Use the Color Swatch Utility to print out a chart of RGB swatches. Select your desired RGB values from the swatches.
Color Matching Choosing a Color Matching Method Printing Vivid Colors RGB only Choices are • Monitor 6500k Vivid • sRGB • Digital Camera settings. Windows See “Color Settings” on page 177. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 See “Color Settings” on page 177. RGB or CMYK Windows Auto is a generally a good choice. See “Auto Color” on page 181. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 Auto is a generally a good choice. See “Auto Color” on page 181.
Color Settings This is a list of all possible options. The list you see varies according to your computer platform, operating system, color production method, and printer driver type. You can modify these settings by selecting Advanced Color, then Natural. See “Advanced Color” on page 183. Monitor (6500k) Auto The default setting (in Macintosh) that selects the best options for your printer. This selection works best for office situations.
Digital Camera Optimized for printing photographs taken with a digital camera. This tends to produce prints with lighter and brighter colors. For some photographs, other settings may be better depending on the subjects and the conditions under which they were taken. Vivid or Digital Camera settings produce brightest colors. sRGB This option attempts to simulate RGB color. Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color.
Hue, Brightness, and Saturation There are three main components to color: Hue, Brightness, and Saturation. Hue The component that determines the frequency of light or the position in the spectrum or the relative amounts of red, green and blue. Hue corresponds to the common definition of color, e.g. "red", "orange", "violet" etc. Brightness The component that determines the total amount of light (white) in the color. Zero brightness is black. 100% Brightness is white.
Color Matching ____________________ How To NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color reproduction is a complex topic. This how-to information explains how to perform color matching with your printer. List of Color Matching Methods This is a list of all possible options.
Auto Color Your printer automatically uses the best method to match color, depending on the type of document you are printing. Windows Individual Print Jobs NOTE The driver’s color options are only designed to work with RGB data. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Click on the Color tab. At Auto Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. 6. Click OK until you return to the Print dialog box.
If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 6. 7. Click OK until you return to the Print dialog box. Print the document. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Color. Below Color Mode, at Auto Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. 6. Click Print. The document prints.
Advanced Color Advanced Color allows you to customize the color matching settings you use. Color matching is a complex topic. Use Advanced Color only if you are comfortable with color matching concepts! Windows Individual Print Jobs NOTE The driver’s color options are only designed to work with RGB data. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Click on the Color tab. At Advanced Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.
5. At Advanced Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 6. 7. 8. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print. The document prints. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Color. Below Color Mode, at Advanced Color, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF.
Grayscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. No color prints. The printer interprets all colors as a variation of grays. Windows Individual Print Jobs NOTE The driver’s color options are only designed to work with RGB data. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Click on the Color tab. At Grayscale, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. 6. 7. Change any other settings as desired.
5. At Grayscale, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 6. 7. 8. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print. The document prints. NOTE Once Grayscale is set as the default, you must select either Auto Color or Manual Color on the Color tab when you print color documents. See “List of Color Matching Methods” on page 180. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print.
Color Matching ____________________ Color Synch Macintosh OS 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. To access the print features, open your print driver from within an application by selecting File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Color Synch. At Color Conversion, select Standard. At Quartz Filter, make your selection. Choices are: None, Black & White, Blue Tone, Gray Tone, Lightness Decrease, Lightness Increase, Reduce File Size, Sepia Tone, and Add Filters.
Color Matching ____________________ Color Synch Macintosh OS 10.3 Filters None The default. No filters are applied to the document. C32_Mac_10.3_11a.jpg Black & White Converts the document to black and white, with no gray shades. C32_Mac_10.3_11b.
Blue Tone Converts the document to shades of blue. C32_Mac_10.3_11c.jpg Gray Tone Converts the document to shades of gray. C32_Mac_10.3_11d.jpg Lightness Decrease (A) / Lightness Increase (B) Darkens or lightens the document. The middle picture below is with no filters applied. C32_Mac_10.3_11e.jpg, C32_Mac_10.3_11a.jpg, C32_Mac_10.3_11f.
Reduce File Size This filters the document to reduce its file size. Sepia Tone Converts the document to shades of brown. C32_Mac_10.3_11g.
Add Filters Clicking this brings up a Preview screen. Here you can see the effect produced by selecting any of the standard filters. To do this, click the name in the Filters box. Then, click Apply. You can also • add New filters of your choice • Delete filters you have added to the list • set color conversion options such as Rendering Intent (Automatic, Perceptual, Relative, Saturation, Absolute), etc. C32_Mac_10.3_11.
Custom Page Sizes _________________ General Information Using the Printer Driver NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Custom page sizes can be printed from Tray 1, Tray 2 or the Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray, one-sided printing only, rear exit only. Tray 1 and Tray 2 Custom Size Range • minimum 3.94'' x 5.
Windows Printing NOTE Up to 32 custom page sizes can be defined. 1. Make sure the rear exit path is open: c53_72_rear3.jpg 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. Load the custom size paper in the tray of your choice. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5.
Define the custom size in the dialog box which appears. Click OK NOTE You may see a Warning dialog box indicating a conflict. If you do, click OK and the driver will automatically make the needed changes to correct for the conflict. 6. 7. Under Media, in the Source drop-down list, select the tray you will be using. Click OK. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click OK. Windows XP/2000: click Print. Windows Creating and Saving Custom Page Sizes 1. 2. 3.
Duplex Printing____________________ (Printing on Both Sides of the Paper) General Information NOTE The duplex unit must be installed and enabled in the driver before using duplex printing. Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. • Paper must be loaded print side up. • Any tray (Tray 1, optional Tray 2, MP tray) can be used for duplex printing.
Paper Sizes Size Inches Millimeters Letter 8½ x 11 215.9 x 279.4 Legal-14 8½ x 14 215.9 x 355.6 Legal-13.5 8½ x 13.5 215.9 x 342.9 Legal-13 8½ x 13 215.9 x 330.2 Executive 7¼ x 10½ 184.15 x A4 8.27 x 11.69 210 x 297 A5 5.71 x 8.27 145 x 210 B5 7.17 x 10.12 182 x 257 Custom Minimum 5.8 x 8.25 Minimum 148 x 210 Maximum 8.5 x 14 Maximum 215.9 x 355.6 Paper Weights 20 to 28-lb. US Bond 42 to 58 lb.
Duplexing Restrictions Important! You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric You cannot duplex • labels • envelopes • transparencies • paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric Long Edge vs.
Windows Individual Print Jobs Please review General Information, on page 195, for important information about duplex printing. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. On the Setup tab, under 2-Sided Printing, make your selection. Choices are Long Edge or Short Edge. Long Edge 6.
Windows All Print Jobs (Default) 1. 2. Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes for XP]. Right click the printer icon, then: Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click the Printer Properties tab. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preference. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults. 3. 4. Follow steps below. Note that the screen for setting defaults will have more tabs. On the Setup tab, under 2-Sided Printing, make your selection. Choices are Long Edge or Short Edge.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Duplex. At Duplex, make your selection. Choices are: Off, Long-Edge Binding, and Short-Edge Binding. Long Edge Binding 5. 6. Short Edge Binding Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Grayscale ________________________ This feature is described in the Color Matching section. See “Grayscale” on page 185.
N-Up Printing _____________________ Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet General Information N-Up printing allows you to reduce several full-size pages and print them on a single sheet. NUp.jpg Windows NOTE Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print.
5. 6. On the Setup tab, under Finishing Mode (1), select the required number of pages per sheet in the drop-down list. To change additional settings, click Options (2). Settings are: Pages per Sheet Use this to print up to 16 pages on one sheet. Layout Direction Use this to set the orientation in which multiple pages are printed on the sheet. Border When printing multiple pages on one sheet, use this to print a border between the sheets, if desired. 7. 8. Make your selections. Click OK.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Layout. Make your selections. Pages per Sheet Use this to print up to 16 pages on one sheet. Layout Direction Use this to set the orientation in which multiple pages are printed on the sheet. Border When printing multiple pages on one sheet, use this to print a border between the sheets, if desired. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Photographs ______________________ For the best quality when printing photographs, select Photo Enhance in the driver. Windows All Print Jobs (Default) 1. 2. 3. Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. Right-click the printer name. Next Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click Printer Properties. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults. 4. 5. 6. 7. Follow the steps below.
Windows Individual Print Jobs 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. 6. 7. On the Job Options tab, select Photo Enhance. Change any other settings as desired. Next: Windows 98/Me/NT4.0/XP: click OK Windows 2000: go to the next step. 8. Next: Windows 98/Me/NT4.0: click OK Windows XP/2000: click Print.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Print Quality. Select Photo Enhance Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Posters __________________________ General Information Poster.jpg This option allows you to print posters by dividing a single document page into multiple pieces. Each piece prints, enlarged, on a separate sheet. Then, you combine the separate sheets to create a poster. Windows 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 This feature is not available in these operating systems.
Print Resolution ___________________ General Information Adjusting the resolution for a print job allows you to control the print speed and print quality of a job. Adjusting the resolution also allows you to improve your toner mileage. When printing proofs or drafts, you usually don’t need the best possible print quality. You usually do need the fastest possible print speed. Using a lower print resolution can accomplish these goals.
Normal standard resolution. The default. 6. 7. Change any other settings as desired. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0/XP: click OK. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 8. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click OK. Windows XP/2000: click Print.
Windows Individual Print Jobs 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Select File →Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. On the Job Options tab, under Quality, make your selection. High Quality The best quality image the printer provides. Choose this for optimum results when printing graphics.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Print Quality. Make your selection. High Quality The best quality image the printer provides. Choose this for optimum results when printing graphics. Fine/Detail (600 x 1200) high resolution printing Normal standard resolution. The default. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Save as File_______________________ General Information Use Save as File to save print data to a file, without actually printing a hardcopy. Save as File captures either a PDF or a PostScript file. Windows This feature is not available in this operating system. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Output Options. At Save as File, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON.
Toner Saving______________________ General Information Use Toner Save to maximize the life of your toner cartridges. Toner Save uses less toner to create the printed images. Toner Save adjusts the darkness of the color halftones. Images may appear lighter than normal. NOTES Toner Save does not work if you are printing 100 per cent black. Toner Save does not work if Gray Scale is the selected print mode.
Windows Individual Print Jobs Please review General Information, on page 215, for important information about toner saving. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. 6. Click on the Job Options tab. At Toner Saving, make your selection. Checking this will enable toner saving, but reduce print quality.
Windows All Print Jobs (Default) Please review General Information, on page 215, for important information about toner saving. 1. 2. 3. Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes for XP]. Right click the printer icon. Next: Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click the Printer Properties tab. Windows XP/2000: select Properties. Click Printing Preferences. Windows NT 4.0: select Document Defaults. 4. 5. 6. Click on the Job Options tab. Follow the steps below.
Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Print Quality. At Toner saving, make your selection. Checking this will enable toner saving, but reduce print quality. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. 6. Change any other settings as desired. Click Print.
Watermarks ______________________ General Information watermark.jpg Traditionally, a watermark is a mark which is made on some types of paper during its production which can only be seen if it is held against the light. Your printer can print an element that performs as a watermark. This element is separate from the actual contents of a document. Examples are printing SAMPLE or INTERNAL USE ONLY on copies of document. There are three steps in working with Watermarks: 1. 2. 3. Create the watermark.
Windows Create a Watermark 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Click on the Job Options tab. Click Watermark. Click New. Enter the text for your watermark. Select the attributes (font, size, angle, etc.) for your watermark. 10. Click OK. The new watermark appears in the Watermark list. 11.
Windows Edit a Watermark 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click on the Job Options tab. Click Watermark. Select a name from the Watermark list. Click Edit. Modify the text for your watermark. Modify the attributes (font, size, angle) for your watermark. 11. Click OK. 12.
Windows Print, using a Watermark 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0: click Properties. Windows XP: click Preferences. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. 6. 7. 8. Click on the Job Options tab. Click Watermark. Select a name from the Watermark list Adjust where and how the watermark prints, if necessary. Choices are: On first page only, In background, As outline only 9.
Utilities Overview ________________________ The following utilities are available for your printer. Color Correction Utility see page 228 Color Swatch Utility see page 243 Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) see page 247 Display Language Utility see page 249 Network Setup Utility see page 250 Print Job Accounting Utility PrintSuperVision Web Driver Installer You may access the utilities two ways.
Descriptions of Utilities _____________ 1. Color Correction Utility This utility allows you to fine tune the printer’s color settings and save them for future use. See “Color Correction Utility” on page 228. 2. Color Swatch Utility This utility allows you to print color samples or swatches on your color printer. The swatches are used with your software program to select and reproduce color accurately.
7. PrintSuperVision PrintSuperVision is a web-based application for managing printing devices connected to a network. PrintSuperVision provides access to networked printer data for monitoring, reporting and managing networked printers. It provides a full range of management functions for Sharp printers, and for other brands of printers as well. 8. Web Driver Installer This utility is a web-based application. It automates tasks for a network administrator.
Installing the Utilities_______________ Windows Utilities on the CD Load the utilities from the Menu Installer located on the CD supplied with your printer. Download Utilities Download the utilities from the internet, accessed through the Menu Installer on the CD.
Macintosh OS 9.x Utilities on the CD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Insert the CD supplied with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD icon that appears on the desktop. Open the MAC folder. Click PSDRV → English. Double click the Mac Installer icon. Click Continue. Accept the Software License Agreement. Select Custom Install to access the Utility Installation. Click the boxes beside the Utilities you wish to install. Click Install.
Color Correction Utility ______________ General Information This utility allows you to fine tune the printer’s color settings and save them for future use. The Color Correct Utility is the best choice for working with Microsoft Excel or Word. You can use the Color Correct Utility to: • Change the Pallet Color: see page 229 • Adjust the Gamma Value and Hue: see page 239 How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD.
Change the Pallet Color General Information NOTES This feature is not available for Windows Me/98. This feature is not available for shared printers. When test printing, use paper larger than B5 size. There are four steps in changing the Pallet Color. 1. Print the Sample Color Chart. See page 230. 2. Print the Color Adjustment Chart. See page 231. 3. Make the adjustments. Save the adjustments, using a name you select. See page 233. 4.
Change the Pallet Color Step 1: Print the Sample Color Chart 1. Click Start → Programs → All Applications. Windows XP Click Start → Programs → Okidata → Color Correct Utility → Color Adjustment Utility. 2. 3. Select Adjust Pallet Color. Click Next. The Select Printer screen appears. Select the printer you are using. Click Next. The Color Correct Utility starts. Installed printer drivers display. You must setup each driver. 4. 5. The Select Setting screen appears.
Change the Pallet Color Step 2: Print the Color Adjustment Chart First, you must perform the steps in “Step 1: Print the Sample Color Chart” see page 230. 6. 7. Click Next. The Pallet Color Matching screen appears. cadjust1.
8. Click Test print. The Color Adjustment Chart prints. Fig5-17.jpg 9. Compare the printed Color Adjustment Chart to the Pallet Color Matching screen. If the printed colors do not match the screen, perform an adjustment. You cannot adjust colors marked with an X.
Change the Pallet Color Step 3: Make the adjustments and save the settings First, you must perform the steps in “Step 1: Print the Sample Color Chart” see page 230 and “Step 2: Print the Color Adjustment Chart” see page 231. When making the adjustments, you are obtaining the best possible match between the values for Hue and Brightness on your Sample Color Chart and the Pallet Color Matching screen. 10. On the Pallet Color Matching screen, click the color you want to adjust. cadjust1.
11. The Enter Adjustment Value screen appears. View the pull down menus for the Hue (X) and Brightness (Y) values. You are finding the available ranges for both Hue (X) and Brightness (Y). The available ranges (values) vary according to color. 12. Use the Sample Color Chart. Find the color you want to adjust. Locate the desired color within the identified available ranges (values) from Step 10.
13. On the Pallet Color Matching screen, click the color you want to adjust. The Enter Adjustment Value screen appears. View the pull down menus for the Hue (X) and Brightness (Y) values. Adjust the values for Hue and Brightness to match the values from Step 11. cadjust1.
14. Click OK. 15. The Pallet Color Matching screen appears. cadjust1.
16. Click Test Print. The Color Adjustment Chart prints. Fig5-17.jpg 17. Compare the printed Color Adjustment Chart to the Pallet Color Matching screen. If you are satisfied with the comparison, go to step 17. If you are not satisfied, repeat steps 10 through 16. 18. If you have another color you want to adjust, repeat 10 through 16. 19. When you have finished adjusting all desired colors, click Next. 20. Enter the setting name. Remember the name for future use. 21. Click Save. 22. Click OK.
Change the Pallet Color Step 4: Use the saved settings to print a document Windows 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows XP: Click Properties. Click Advanced. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. 6. 7. On the Color tab, under Color Mode, under User Setting, select the Color Matching name you created using the Color Correct Utility Click OK. Print the document.
Adjust the Gamma Value and Hue General Information NOTES This feature is not available for Windows Me/98. This feature is not available for shared printers. When test printing, use paper larger than B5 size. You must have Administrator authority when setting up a network connection in Windows XP/2000/NT4.0/ Server 2003. 1. 2. Click Start → Programs → All Applications. Your action depends on your operating system. Windows XP: Click Okidata → Color Correct Utility → All Applications.
10. Change the slide bar values of gamma, hue, brightness, and saturation to adjust the color. Use primary colors of ink Select this to adjusts the settings to the standard hues for the printer. Hue Toner printing R (Red) 50% yellow and 50% magenta Y (Yellow) 100% yellow G (Green) 50% cyan and 50% yellow C (Cyan) 100% cyan B (Blue) 50% magenta and 50% cyan M (Magenta) 100% magenta The Gamma slide bar adjusts total brightness. The Hue/Brightness slide bar adjusts output color.
Example: adjust the Y (yellow) slide bar: Move forward = + (counter-clockwise), the color becomes more green. Move backward = - (clockwise), the color becomes more red. F5_03_300.jpg 11. Click Test Print. 12. The Adjustment Confirmation Sample prints. 13. If the sample meets your requirements, click Set. If the sample does not meet your requirements, repeat Steps 10 - 12 until your requirements are met. Then, click Set. 14. 15. 16. 17. Click Save. Enter the setting name. Click OK. Click OK.
Adjusting the Gamma Value and Hue Use the saved settings to print a document Windows 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the file you want to print. Click File → Print. In the Print dialog box, select your printer. Next: Windows XP: Click Properties. Click Advanced. Windows 2000: Go to the next step. 5. On the Color tab, under Color Mode, under User Setting, select the Color Matching name you created using the Color Correct Utility.
Color Swatch Utility ________________ General Information The Color Swatch Utility allows you to • print color samples (swatches) on your color printer. • create custom color swatches The swatches are used with your software program to select and reproduce color accurately. The swatches represent selected samples of the printer's color palette. Use the swatches to find the desired colors for your printed documents.
How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located the CD. Additional Information For additional information, see the Swatch Utility Read-me file located in the Windows Programs list. Printing Color Swatches NOTE • The color swatch samples do not show all the colors your printer can print. • The Swatch Utility does not guarantee that the printer prints the same color as displayed on your monitor. Consider the displayed color as a reference.
4. Select print to print sample pages. color_swatch_samples.jpg 5. Use the color blocks to pick the specific colors that you want to appear in your printed document. Each color block, or sample, is identified with information your software package needs to reproduce that color accurately. The numbers under each block specify the amounts of the primary colors—red (R), green (G), and blue (B)—that mix to form each particular shade. The amounts are given as a numerical value between 0 and 255.
Creating Custom Swatch Colors NOTE The Swatch Utility does not guarantee that the printer prints the same color as displayed on your monitor. Consider the displayed color as a reference. The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. If you don't find your desired color, you can create or customize colors: 1. 2. Select Custom Swatch from the File menu.
Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) ___ General Information The Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) allows you to print directly to a printer on the network without a print server. It creates a Printer Port, and installs a pop-up status box so you can monitor printer status. The Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) operates in Windows Me/98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. Load this program from the Menu Installer located the CD.
Names of added printers (You can add up to 30 printers) • Status Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) status (empty, connecting, sending, paused, checking status, not connected) • Finish Number of completed jobs. • Queue Number of jobs waiting to be printed. Additional Information For help, click on HELP in the program.
Display Language Utility _____________ General Information This utility allows you to change the language of the front panel of your printer. How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the language of the messages on the front panel. Additional Information For help, click on HELP in the program.
Network Setup Utility _______________ General Information This utility provides an easy way to configure your printer on a network. How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD. Additional Information See the online Network User’s Guide for details on how to use this utility. The Network User’s Guide is found on the CD shipped with your printer.
