Setup This manual supports the following models. This manual contains cautions on how to use this product safely. Before you use this product, please make sure that you read this manual.
●● About the Product Warranty Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it.
●● Emergency first aid Take care with toner powder: If swallowed, give small amounts of cold water and seek medical attention. DO NOT attempt to induce vomiting. If inhaled, move the person to an open area for fresh air. Seek medical attention. If it gets into the eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention. Spillages should be treated with cold water and soap to help reduce risk of staining skin or clothing.
●● For Your Safety Read the User’s Manual for your safety before using the product. Cautions related to safety WARNING CAUTION A warning provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of personal injury. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage. General cautions WARNING Do not touch the safety switch inside the printer. Doing so may cause electric shock when high voltage occurs.
●● Manual Composition The following manuals are included with this product. ●● User's Manual (Setup) ---- This document Basic operations are described to aid understanding of this printer. The initial setup descriptions including printer placement and the network initial setting are noted along with troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. ●● User's Manual (Advanced) The advanced manual describes the advanced operations of each function. The utility and network setting information is included.
Notation used in this manual If there is no special description, Windows 7 is used as Windows, Mac OS X 10.8 is used as Mac OS X, and B731 is used as the printer for examples in this document. Depending on your OS or model, the description on this document may be different.
Contents About the Product Warranty......................................................................2 Emergency first aid..................................................................................3 Manufacturer...........................................................................................3 Importer to the EU/Authorized representative..............................................3 Environmental information........................................................................
Contents Supported Paper.................................................................................... 38 Supported Paper Types............................................................................................. 38 Paper Loaded on the Tray.......................................................................................... 40 Storing Paper.......................................................................................................... 42 Test Printing from the Printer.........
Contents Print Setting............................................................................................................ 80 Canceling Printing.................................................................................. 82 Convenient Print Functions...................................................................... 83 4. Troubleshooting.................................................................. 84 When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen.........................
1 1. Setup Setup ●● Checking Products This section gives an overview of the printer. Checking Package Contents ●● Software DVD-ROM Check that you have everything shown below. CAUTION It may cause injury! ●● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 27 Kg. Reference ●● For details on how to open the package, refer to “Unpacking” P.16. ●● Printer ●● AC cable Note ●● Cables connected to the interface are not supplied with your printer.
Names of Components ●● Names of Components 5 1 3 Setup 2 8 13 6 8 7 4 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 1 No. 12 13 Name Front cover Front cover open lever Operator panel Power switch Top cover MP Tray (Multipurpose tray) Tray 1 Air vents Name MP Tray (Multipurpose tray) Paper set cover 14 17 18 16 15 10 No. 14 15 16 17 18 11 Name Faceup stacker AC power socket Interface part Access cover Parallel interface (Parallel installed model only) 9 No.
Names of Components 1 ●● Interface part 21 Setup 22 No.
Names of Components Operator Panel 12 1 5 2 9 8 11 13 No. 6 7 5 Name 4 3 10 Function 1 Display screen Displays operating instructions and the status of the printer. 2 3 4 5 button button button 6 7 button button 8 button 9 Ten-key pad 10 key 11 key 12 13 indicator indicator Switches between on line and off line modes. Cancels the current print immediately. Confirms the highlighted item.
Names of Components 1 Setup How to Use the Key Function No. Press numeric keys after pressing the key while the message “Ready To Print” is displayed on the display screen. The function menu corresponding to the number entered is displayed. 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 80 90 91 92 93 94 95 100 101 102 103 200 201 202 210 220 221 222 223 224 230 231 232 233 234 235 237 1 Press the key.
Installation Conditions ●● Installation Conditions 1 Your printer must be placed in the following environment: Temperature: 10°C–32°C Humidity: 20%–80% RH (relative humidity) Maximum wet bulb 25°C temperature: Recommended Temperature 17°C–27°C, environment: Humidity 50%–70% RH Placement Space Place your printer on a flat surface large enough to support printer’s all feet. Allow for enough room around your printer as shown in the images below. ●● Top view 20 cm Note ●● Be careful of condensation.
Unpacking Unpacking 1 ●● CAUTION 3 Setup It may cause injury! ●● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 27 Kg. Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (2) to open the front cover (3) forward. Note Note ●● Open the front cover gently. If you open it rapidly, the MP Tray may open. ●● Be sure to use the consumables or maintenance units provided with this printer at first.
Unpacking 5 Turn the blue lever (7) of the print cartridge (6) fully in the direction of the arrow. 8 Close the top cover (8). 8 Setup 6 7 9 6 Close the front cover (3). Open the top cover (8). 8 3 7 1 Pull out the orange stopper (9) from the fuser unit.
About the Options About the Options 1 ●● Setup Available Options Attaching a Printer Stand The following options are available for your printer: ●● Additional tray unit (tray 2/3/4) ●● Printer stand ●● Additional RAM (512 MB) ●● 160 GB hard disk ●● Large-capacity tray unit (LCF) (For details on how to attach it, refer to the instruction manual furnished with the LCF.
About the Options To attach a printer stand to the printer Note ●● Do not tighten the upper screws. Screw Hole CAUTION ●● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 27 Kg. 3 Tighten the anti-tip foot covers (both sides) and anti-tip feet with two screws each. 1 Turn off your printer, then unplug all the cables from the printer. Reference ●● "Turning Off the Power" P.29 2 4 Align the anti-tip foot cover (rear) to the rear side of the anti-tip foot.
About the Options 1 To attach a printer stand to an additional tray (trays 2/3/4) Setup 1 3 Stack the additional trays one by one on the printer stand then place the printer on them. CAUTION Gently place the additional tray on the printer stand, inserting the four projections (1) of the printer stand into the holes on the bottom of the additional tray. It may cause injury! ●● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 27 Kg.
About the Options For prevention of overturning of the printer during transport or maintenance, be sure not to do the following: ●● Never push the printer from behind it while the cassette is open. Setup ●● Never push the top cover of the printer while it is open. 1 ●● Never push down the cassette while it is open.
About the Options 1 Installing an Additional Tray Unit ●● Printer and three additional tray units Setup Model name: N22305A Install the optional additional tray units when you want to increase the paper capacity of your printer. The combinations of the additional tray units that can be installed are shown below. After installation, you need to configure the printer driver settings. “When Options Are Added” P.
About the Options 3 CAUTION It may cause injury! Installing Additional RAM Install additional RAM to increase the memory capacity of your printer in cases such as if memory overflow or the collate print errors occur. Your printer supports 512 MB RAM. ●● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 27 Kg. Note ●● Use only genuine Oki Data products. The performance cannot be guaranteed when other products are used.
About the Options 1 3 Loosen the screw to remove the metal plate (2). 6 Insert the right side of the metal plate (2) into the printer, close it, then secure it by tightening the screw. Setup 2 2 4 Make sure the LED (3) indicated by the arrow is unlit. If it is lit, wait until it turns off. 7 Close the access cover (1). 1 3 5 Insert the additional RAM (4) into the slot and fix it by pushing it toward the printer.
About the Options 10 Check that [Configuration] is selected then press the button. 14 Press the button. Setup 䣈䣷䣰䣥䣶䣫䣱䣰䣵䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢳䢱䢴 䣒䣴䣫䣰䣶䢢䣈䣴䣱䣯䢢䣗䣕䣄䢢䣏䣧䣯䣱䣴䣻 䣒䣴䣫䣰䣶䢢䣕䣧䣥䣷䣴䣧䢢䣌䣱䣤 䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩䣷䣴䣣䣶䣫䣱䣰 䣒䣴䣫䣰䣶䢢䣋䣰䣨䣱䣴䣯䣣䣶䣫䣱䣰 1 11 Press the scroll button several times to select [System] then press the button. 䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩䣷䣴䣣䣶䣫䣱䣰䢢䢢䢢䢳䢱䢳 䣖䣴䣣䣻䢢䣅䣱䣷䣰䣶 䣕䣷䣲䣲䣮䣫䣧䣵䢢䣎䣫䣨䣧 䣐䣧䣶䣹䣱䣴䣭 䣕䣻䣵䣶䣧䣯 12 Press the scroll button several times to select [RAM] then press the button.
About the Options 1 4 Installing a Hard Disk Make sure the LED (3) indicated by the arrow is unlit. If it is lit, wait until it turns off. Setup 3 1 Turn off your printer, and then unplug all the cables from the printer. Reference ●● "Turning Off the Power" P.29 2 Open the access cover (1) on the right side of the printer. 5 Attach a hard disk (4), and fasten two screws to secure it. 1 3 Loosen the screw to remove the metal plate (2).
About the Options 7 11 Check that [Configuration] is selected Insert the right side of the metal plate (2) into the printer, close it, then secure it by tightening the screw. then press the button. 12 Press the scroll button several times to select [System] then press the button. 2 䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩䣷䣴䣣䣶䣫䣱䣰䢢䢢䢢䢳䢱䢳 䣖䣴䣣䣻䢢䣅䣱䣷䣰䣶 䣕䣷䣲䣲䣮䣫䣧䣵䢢䣎䣫䣨䣧 䣐䣧䣶䣹䣱䣴䣭 䣕䣻䣵䣶䣧䣯 8 Close the access cover (1). 13 Press the scroll button several times to select [HDD] then press the button.
2. Printing Basic Operation 2 ●● Turning On/Off the Power Power Supply Conditions Printing Basic Operation The power supply must meet the following conditions: Turning On the Power 1 Current: 110–127 V AC (Range 99–140 V AC) 220–240 V AC (Range 198–264 V AC) Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 2% Plug the AC cable (1) into the AC power socket of your printer. Note ●● If the power supply is unstable, use a voltage regulator. ●● The maximum power consumption of this printer is 1400 W.
Turning On/Off the Power Turning Off the Power 1 Power Save Mode and Sleep Mode Hold down the power switch (1) for about 1 second. Note Power Save Mode When your printer is not used for a certain period of time, it automatically enters the power save mode to reduce the power consumption. You can enter the power save mode manually by pressing the button on the operator panel. ●● It may take about 5 minutes for the printer to shut itself off. Wait until it turns off.
Turning On/Off the Power Restoring a Printer from the Power Saving Mode 2 To restore the printer from the power save mode or the sleep mode, press the button on the operator panel. Memo Printing Basic Operation ●● When the printer receives a print job from a computer or other devices, it is restored automatically Auto Power Off Function When a certain period of time elapses after printing, this printer will turn off automatically.
Loading Paper ●● Loading Paper Loading Paper in Trays 1–4 3 The following procedure explains how to load paper in tray 1 or optional trays 2/3/4. Slide the paper guide (2) and paper stopper (3) to the size of paper to be loaded. 2 Memo 1 Pull out the paper tray (1). 3 2 4 Flex paper back and forth, and then fan it. Straighten the edges of the paper stack on a level surface. 5 Load paper with the print side face down and press it from above.
Loading Paper 3 Loading Paper in the MP Tray This procedure explains how to load paper in the MP Tray. 2 Tilt the paper jam release lever (4) of the fuser unit back to the envelope position. CAUTION Note ●● Do not load paper of different sizes, types, or weights at the same time. Possible to get burned. Printing Basic Operation ●● Since the fuser unit gets hot, carry out the operation carefully, and when lifting it up you must hold it by the handle. Do not try to hold it whilst it is hot.
Loading Paper Memo ●● When loading envelopes in the MP Tray, load them face up with the orientation noted below. 3 Unfold the sub support (4). --C5, C6, DL, Com-9, Com010 and Monarch are loaded with the flap folded, with the orientation shown in the figure below. 4 2 1 Open the paper set cover (5). Open the MP Tray (2) forward by inserting your fingers into the front recesses (1). 5 1 5 Adjust the manual feeding paper guide (6) to the width of paper to be loaded.
Loading Paper Load the paper, with the orientation shown in the figure below. 9 ABC Enter “90” using the ten-key pad, then press the button. 䣈䣷䣰䣥䣶䣫䣱䣰䢢䣐䣷䣯䣤䣧䣴 2 䣇䣰䣶䣧䣴䢢䢳䢯䢵䣦䣫䣩䣫䣶䢢䣐䣷䣯䣤䣧䣴 Note Printing Basic Operation ●● The paper may be wrinkled or curled after printing. ●● Use paper stored in proper temperature and humidity conditions. Do not use paper that is curled or waved because of humidity.
Loading Paper 13 Press the scroll button to select the type of the loaded paper and then press the button. Registering Custom Sizes To load custom size paper, you need to register the width and length of the paper before printing. The range of the sizes you can set differs according to the paper tray. 傍傍傍傍傍䣏䣧䣦䣫䣣䢢䣖䣻䣲䣧䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢳䢱䢴 䢬䢢䣒䣮䣣䣫䣰 䣎䣧䣶䣶䣧䣴䣪䣧䣣䣦 䣖䣴䣣䣰䣵䣲䣣䣴䣧䣰䣥䣻 䣎䣣䣤䣧䣮䣵 [MPTray Config] is displayed. Available size range Tray 1 Trays 2–4 (Option) Width: 148–216 mm (5.8–8.
Loading Paper 4 2 Press the scroll button several times to select [(Tray) Config] of the paper tray in which you loaded paper and then press the button. 9 䢬 Printing Basic Operation 䣖䣴䣣䣻䢢䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩䣷䣴䣣䣶䣫䣱䣰䢳䢱䢵 䣏䣒䣖䣴䣣䣻䢢䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩 䣖䣴䣣䣻䢳䢢䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩 䣖䣴䣣䣻䢴䢢䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩 䣖䣴䣣䣻䢵䢢䣅䣱䣰䣨䣫䣩 5 Check that [Paper Size] is selected then press the button. Enter the paper width value using the ten-key pad then press the button. 䣚䢢䣆䣫䣯䣧䣰䣵䣫䣱䣰 䢳䢲䢷䢢䣯䣫䣮䣮䣫䣯䣧䣶䣧䣴 䢪䢹䢸䢯䢴䢳䢸䢫 10 Press the button.
Paper Output ●● Paper Output Your printer outputs to the facedown or faceup stacker.
Supported Paper ●● Supported Paper Supported Paper Types 2 For high-quality printing, be sure to use paper types that satisfy requirements such as those for material quality, weight, and surface finish. Please use digital photo print paper. Printing Basic Operation Paper Type Plain paper Envelope Paper Size mm (inch) Paper Weight A4 210 x 297 A5 148 x 210 A6 105 x 148 B5 182 x 257 B6 128 x 182 Letter 215.9 x 279.4 (8.5 x 11) Legal (13 inch) 215.9 x 330.2 (8.5 x 13) Legal (13.
Supported Paper Note ●● When specifying a printing area, please take into account the differences of printing position as followings: Print start position: ±2 mm, Paper skew: ±1 mm/100 mm, Image stretch: ±1 mm/100 mm (when paper ream weight is 2 80 g/m (20 lb)) ●● This printer cannot print on an ink. *2 Use paper that meets the following conditions: ●● Paper that has same characteristics with plain paper and used for an electronic photo printer.
Supported Paper Paper Loaded on the Tray Your printer has two built-in trays (tray 1 and the MP Tray) and can use optional tray units (trays 2/3/4). Refer to the list below to check the supported paper and capacities of each tray. 2 Note ●● Duplex printing can not be performed on paper indicated with an asterisk (*). ●● Com-10 is not supported Tray by 3 and Tray 4.
Supported Paper Note ●● Duplex printing can not be performed on paper indicated with an asterisk (*). ●● Com-10 is not supported Tray by 3 and Tray 4.
Supported Paper Storing Paper Store paper under the following conditions to maintain quality.
Test Printing from the Printer ●● Test Printing from the Printer Check that you can print with the printer. Check the detailed settings and status of your printer by printing the contents of the settings (Menu Map). Note ●● When the printer is in power saving mode, press the button to restore from the mode. Press the key on the operator panel. 2 Enter “100” using the ten-key pad, then press the button.
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Power Save Mode ●● Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Power Save Mode Note 2 ●● When the printer is in power saving mode, press the button to restore from the mode. Printing Basic Operation 1 ●● Make sure that the message “Ready To Print” is displayed in the operator panel. If the message is not displayed, press the button. Press the key on the operator panel.
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode ●● Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode Note ●● When the printer is in power saving mode, press the button to restore from the mode. ●● Make sure that the message “Ready To Print” is displayed in the operator panel. If the message is not displayed, press the button. Press the key on the operator panel. Memo ●● The power save time can be selected from among the options shown below.
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode Constraints in Sleep Mode This section explains constraints during sleep mode. The printer may not enter the sleep mode if an error is displayed. 2 Printer Driver Utility Constraints Printing Basic Operation When the printer goes into the sleep mode, the following constraints apply to the printer driver and utility functions.
Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Sleep Mode Network Function Constraints Protocols with the Client Functions Do Not Work In the sleep mode, the following constraints apply to network functions: In the sleep mode, the following protocols with client functions will not work: ●● E-mail alerts*1 Cannot Enter the Sleep Mode In the following cases, the printer cannot enter the sleep mode: ●● SNMP Trap ●● If a TCP connection is being established. E.g.
Setting the Auto Power Off Time ●● Setting the Auto Power Off Time Note ●● In the factory default, a printer does not enter the auto power off mode while connecting to the network. 2 Settings for Auto Power Off 5 Printing Basic Operation To enable the auto power off mode while connecting to the network, perform the following procedure: 1 Press the scroll button panel.
Setting the Auto Power Off Time Setting the Time that Elapses Before Entering the Auto Power Off Mode 4 Press the button. Note 2 ●● When the printer is in power saving mode, press the button to restore from the mode. 1 Press the key on the operator panel. Memo ●● The auto power off time can be selected from among the options shown below. The factory default setting is 4 hours.
Setting the Buzzer ●● Setting the Buzzer You can specify whether to sound a buzzer when an invalid operation is performed on the operator panel or when an error occurs. 2 1 Press the scroll button panel. on the operator 5 Press the scroll button several times to select [Panel Setup] then press the button.
Checking the Printer’s Status ●● Checking the Printer’s Status With the button on the operator panel, you can check the status of your printer. 2 Printing Basic Operation Checking the Device Status You can check the residual life of the consumables, counter information, network settings and system information on the display screen. 1 Press the button on the operator panel. 2 Press the scroll button to select the item you want to check and then press the button.
Adding a Printer With the LPD Protocol (TCP/IP) ●● Adding a Printer With the LPD Protocol (TCP/IP) In MAC OS X environment, you can connect a PS printer with the LPD protocol (TCP/IP). Note 2 ●● If your printer does not support the TCP/IP protocol, you cannot connect a printer with this method. Check whether your printer can be connected to the network with the TCP/IP protocol or not.
Adding a Printer With the LPD Protocol (TCP/IP) 3 Select [IP] to display the screen below. Enter data in [Address:], [Queue:], and [Name:] then check that your printer is selected in [Use:] and click [Add]. 5 Return to the [Print & Scan] dialog box. Your printer (LPD) is added to the printer list. Select your printer (LPD) in [Default printer]. 2 Printing Basic Operation (1) (2) (3) (4) Your printer is used for printing as default. Procedures for adding a printer are completed.
3. Printing ●● Flow of Installing the Printer Driver on a Computer 3 To print from a Windows or Mac OS X computer, you must install the printer-driver software in your computer, using the supplied software DVD, as shown in the figure below.
Flow of Installing the Printer Driver on a Computer Types of Drivers For Windows Type PCL PS Description The PCL printer driver is suitable for printing of business documents. The PS printer driver is suitable for printing of documents including PostScript fonts and EPS data. The XPS printer driver is suitable for printing from an application for XPS. Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are not supported.
Product Requirements ●● Product Requirements Product Requirements for Windows Product Requirements for Macintosh ●● Windows 8 3 Note ●● Windows Server 2012 ●● Depending on the printer driver version, the description may be different. ●● Windows 7 ●● Mac OS X 10.4–10.8 ●● Windows Server 2008 R2 Printing ●● Windows Vista ●● Windows Server 2008 ●● Windows XP ●● Windows Server 2003 Note ●● This printer does not work with Windows 3.1/NT3.51/ NT4.0/Me/98/95/2000.
Connecting to a Computer ●● Connecting to a Computer Connecting Using Wired LAN 1 Connecting Using Wireless LAN (Wireless Model Only) Prepare an Ethernet cable and a hub. Memo Note ●● On some models, this function cannot be used. ●● An Ethernet cable and a hub are not supplied with this printer. Prepare an Ethernet cable (category 5e, twisted pair, straight) and a hub separately. 1 Check the Wireless LAN environment. ●● If it supports WPS: The printer is automatically connected.
Connecting to a Computer 5 If the access point of the wireless LAN checked in step 1 supports WPS, the printer is automatically connected. Go to “WPS-PBC” P.58. WPS-PBC 1 If it does not support WPS, you must enter the setting data for the wireless LAN on the printer manually. Go to “Configuring manually” P.63. 䣈䣷䣰䣥䣶䣫䣱䣰䣵䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢵䢱䢵 䣙䣫䣴䣧䣮䣧䣵䣵䢢䣕䣧䣶䣶䣫䣰䣩 Terminology 3 Press the scroll button to select [Wireless Setting] and then press the button.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Check that [WPS-PBC] is selected and then press the button. Memo ●● If [Timeout] is displayed, it is possible that the access point of the connection destination could not be found within the time limit. Redo from step 6. ●● If [Overlap] is displayed, WPS-push button is being executed on 2 or more access points. Please wait for a short time and then retry. 䣕䣧䣶䢢䣣䣷䣶䣱䣯䣣䣶䣫䣥䣣䣮䣮䣻䢢䢪䣙䣒䢢䢳䢱䢳 䣙䣒䣕䢯䣒䣄䣅 䣙䣒䣕䢯䣒䣋䣐 6 3 Select [Yes] and then press the button.
Connecting to a Computer WPS-PIN 1 5 Press the scroll button to select [Wireless Setting] and then press the button. Press the scroll button to select [WPS-PIN] and then press the button. 䣕䣧䣶䢢䣣䣷䣶䣱䣯䣣䣶䣫䣥䣣䣮䣮䣻䢢䢪䣙䣒䢢䢳䢱䢳 䣙䣒䣕䢯䣒䣄䣅 䣙䣒䣕䢯䣒䣋䣐 䣈䣷䣰䣥䣶䣫䣱䣰䣵䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢵䢱䢵 䣙䣫䣴䣧䣮䣧䣵䣵䢢䣕䣧䣶䣶䣫䣰䣩 3 6 Printing 2 Enter the administrator password using the ten-key pad, then press the button. Note ●● After pressing the button, immediately perform step 7. The factory default password is “aaaaaa”.
Connecting to a Computer 8 Search for a wireless access point [Implementing PIN method…] is displayed on the screen. If the wireless access point does not support the WPS, search for valid access points and you will be able to connect to any that are among the search results. Encryption key information will be required. 䣋䣰䣲䣮䣧䣯䣧䣰䣶䣫䣰䣩䢢䣒䣋䣐䢢䣯䣧䣶䣪䣱䣦䢰䢰䢰 䣒䣋䣐䢢䣥䣱䣦䣧䢼䢢䢴䢳䢺䢹䢳䢸䢻䢸 Memo ●● Encryption key: Encryption key is a key to encrypt data in wireless LAN. Also called as Network key or Security key.
Connecting to a Computer 4 7 Press the scroll button to select [Wireless Network Selection] and then press the button. You will be prompted by the security of the selected access point to enter a password. ●● With WEP [Enter the WEP key] will be displayed. Enter the encryption key using the , , , and press button.
Connecting to a Computer 8 Check the contents in the confirmation screen. If there is no problem, select [Yes], and press button. Configuring manually 1 You can check the SSID, encryption scheme, and cryptography key in the instruction manual for the access point of the Wireless LAN. 䣇䣺䣧䣥䣷䣶䣧䣁 䣕䣕䣋䣆䢼䢢䣑䣭䣫䣰䣧䣶䢯䢳䢴䢵 䣕䣧䣥䣷䣴䣫䣶䣻䢼䢢䣆䣫䣵䣣䣤䣮䣧 䣛䣧䣵 䣐䣱 Note ●● It is necessary to set the same SSID, encryption scheme, and cryptography key for the access point of the Wireless LAN on the printer.
Connecting to a Computer 5 9 Press the scroll button to select [Wireless Network Selection] and then press the button. Enter the SSID checked in step 1, using the ten-key pad. Memo ●● Symbols such as “_ (underscore)” are entered using the * key. 䣙䣫䣴䣧䣮䣧䣵䣵䢢䣕䣧䣶䣶䣫䣰䣩䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢳䢱䢳 䣃䣷䣶䣱䣯䣣䣶䣫䣥䢢䣕䣧䣶䣷䣲䢢䢪䣙䣒䣕䢫 䣙䣫䣴䣧䣮䣧䣵䣵䢢䣐䣧䣶䣹䣱䣴䣭䢢䣕䣧䣮䣧䣥䣶䣫䣱䣰 䣙䣫䣴䣧䣮䣧䣵䣵䢢䣴䣧䣥䣱䣰䣰䣧䣥䣶䣫䣱䣰 Note ●● Characters are case sensitive. Enter them correctly. 10 Once you have finished entering the characters, press the button.
Connecting to a Computer 13-(1) When WEP is selected: c) Enter the same Key as the Pre-shared Key set for the access point that you want to connect to. a) Press the button on the WEP Key input screen. Memo ●● After entering the Key, the key is displayed as “*” symbols for security reasons. 䣙䣇䣒䢢䣭䣧䣻 14 In the confirmation screen, check the 䢪䢷䢯䢴䢸䣦䣫䣩䣫䣶䣵䢫 entered SSID and selected security settings.
Connecting to a Computer Reconnect to the wireless LAN When the wireless is enabled, restart the wireless function. If a problem has occurred in the access point communication or performance, the wireless function can be restarted. 4 Press the scroll button to select [Wireless reconnection] and then press the button.
Connecting to a Computer Connecting a USB Cable 1 Connecting a Parallel Cable Note Procure a USB cable. ●● Parallel cable connection is available only with models with the parallel interface connection. (Parallel installed model only) Note ●● No USB cable is supplied with this printer. Procure a USB cable with the USB2.0 specifications separately. ●● To use Hi-Speed mode of USB2.0, a USB cable with the Hi-Speed specifications is required. 1 Procure a parallel cable.
Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) ●● Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) If the printer is connected with the computer using a USB or parallel cable, proceed to “Installing a Printer Driver” P.70. First, Set the IP address of the printer. Preparations for Network Connection 3 Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) Printing 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Press the button on the operator panel. 3 Press the scroll button to select [Admin Setup], and press the button.
Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) 7 10 Enter the IP address using the ten-key Press the scroll button to select [IP Address Set], and press the button. pad, and press the button. To move to the next box, press the button. 䣐䣧䣶䣹䣱䣴䣭䢢䣕䣧䣶䣶䣫䣰䣩䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢳䢱䢶 䣖䣅䣒䢱䣋䣒 䣋䣒䢢䣘䣧䣴䣵䣫䣱䣰 䣐䣧䣶䣄䣋䣑䣕䢢䣱䣸䣧䣴䢢䣖䣅䣒 䣋䣒䢢䣃䣦䣦䣴䣧䣵䣵䢢䣕䣧䣶 䣋䣒䣸䢶䢢䣃䣦䣦䣴䣧䣵䣵 䢳䢻䢴䢰䢢䢳䢸䢺䢰䢢䢢䢢䢲䢰䢢䢢䢴 3 8 11 Press the button until [Network Setup] is displayed.
Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) 14 Enter the default gateway address and Installing a Printer Driver press the button. To move to the next box, press the button. 1 When a network connection is used, make sure that the printer is turned on. When a USB connection is used, make sure that the printer is turned off. 2 Start up Windows then load the “Software DVD-ROM” supplied with the printer into the computer. 3 Click [Run Setup.exe] after [Auto Play] is displayed.
Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) 8 Select a connection method then click [Next]. 10 When network connection is used, the device search starts. If the printer is detected, select the printer from the list then click [Next]. Installation of the software automatically starts. 3 Printing 9 Click [Recommended Install]. Memo ●● If the printer is not detected, click [Network Setting] and change the network setting for the printer, following the instructions on the screen.
Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) 12 After installation is completed, click When Options Are Added [Exit]. If the options such as additional tray units have been installed, use following procedures to change printer driver settings. For Windows PCL Driver 3 Printing 13 Click [Exit] on the Menu Selection screen to exit. 1 Click [Start] then [Devices and Printers]. 2 Right-click the printer icon then select [Printer Properties].
Installing a Printer Driver (for Windows) 4 If using a network connection, select [Get installed options automatically] under [Installable Options] then click [Setup]. If using a USB connection, select an appropriate value at [Available Trays] under [Installable Options]. 4 If using a network connection, select [Get Printer Settings]. If using a USB connection, enter the total number of trays excluding the multipurpose tray in [Installed Paper Trays].
Installing a Printer Driver (for Macintosh) ●● Installing a Printer Driver (for Macintosh) Setup via a Network 3 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Install the printer driver. (7) Click [Default]. Note ●● Disable the anti-virus software before starting this procedure. Printing (1) Load the “Software DVD-ROM” in Macintosh computer. (2) Double-click [OKI], [Drivers], then [Installer for OSX xxx] (“xxx” denotes the version of the OS to be installed) in the [PS] folder. (8) Select a printer name.
Installing a Printer Driver (for Macintosh) (9) Check that the selected printer is Setup via USB displayed in the printer list and that the added printer name is displayed in [Kind:] correctly, then close [Print & Scan]. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Install the printer driver. Note ●● Disable the anti-virus software before starting this procedure. (1) Load the “Software DVD-ROM” in Macintosh computer. [Installer for OSX xxx] in the [PS] folder.
Installing a Printer Driver (for Macintosh) (4) Select the name of a printer for which [USB] is displayed in [Kind:]. If the appropriate model name is displayed in the [Driver] menu, click [Add]. When Options Are Added If the options such as additional tray units have been installed, use following procedures to change printer driver settings. For Mac OS X PS Driver 3 Printing 1 From the Apple menu, select [System Preferences]. 2 Click [Print & Scan].
Printing from a Computer ●● Printing from a Computer This section explains how to print from a computer. Memo ●● In the explanation below, how to print a notepad file for Windows or a text editor file for Mac OS X is explained. Depending on the application used or the version of the printer driver, the description may be different. ●● For details on various setting items of a printer driver, refer to the on-line help of the driver. Printing Open a file to be printed, using the corresponding application.
Printing from a Computer For Windows PS Driver 1 From the [File] menu of the application, select [Print]. 2 Select a printer driver. 3 Click [Preferences]. 8 Click [Media Type] then select the paper weight from the drop-down list. 9 Click [OK]. 3 Printing 10 Click [Print]. 4 Select the [Paper/Quality] tab. 5 Select the paper tray from [Paper Source]. For Mac OS X PS Driver 6 Click [Advanced]. 7 Click [Paper Size] then select the paper size from the drop-down list.
Printing from a Computer 6 Select the paper tray on the [Paper Feed] panel. 3 From the panel menu, select [Printer Features]. 8 From [Feature Sets], select [Insert Options]. 9 Select the paper weight from [Media Type]. Printing 7 10 Click [Print]. Memo ●● Normally, use [Printer Setting] for selection of the paper weight. If [Printer Setting] is selected, the value set on the operator panel of the printer will be applied.
Printing Data on a USB Memory Device ●● Printing Data on a USB Memory Device This section explains how to print data on a USB memory device. You can plug a USB memory device into the printer and directly print files stored in the USB memory device. Note ●● We do not guarantee use of all USB memory devices with this printer. (USB memory devices with the security function are not supported.) ●● USB hubs and external USB-HDD are not supported.
Printing Data on a USB Memory Device Changing the Number of Copies (Copies) You can set the number of copies to be printed. 1 Press the scroll button to select [Print Setup] then press the button. 2 Press the scroll button to select [Copies] then press the button. 4 Press the scroll button to select [Binding] then press the button. 3 Press the scroll button to select [Long Edge] or [Short Edge], then press the button.
Canceling Printing ●● Canceling Printing Press the button on the operator panel to cancel print jobs being currently printed or preparing for a print. 3 Printing When you press the button, the following message is displayed: 䣅䣣䣰䣥䣧䣮䢢䣆䣣䣶䣣䣁 䣛䣧䣵 䣐䣱 To cancel printing, select [Yes] and then press the button. To proceed to printing, select [No] and then press the button.
Convenient Print Functions ●● Convenient Print Functions The following convenient print functions are available. For details, refer to the User’s Manual (Advanced). Printing on Envelopes Saving Toner You can save toner by reducing printing density. Printing on Labels A toner saving can be set in 2 levels. ●Saving toner Printing on Custom Size Paper Scaling to Pages You can print data formatted for one size page onto a different size page without modifying the print data.
4. Troubleshooting ●● When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen Paper Jam 4 Check Any Message Displayed Troubleshooting When paper is jammed inside the printer or when there are still sheets remained in the printer even after jammed paper is removed, an error message is displayed on the display screen and the indicator blinks. Press the button to display a remedy. Remove jammed paper according to the remedy displayed.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen Error Codes 370, 371, 373, 641, and 642 4 A paper jam has occurred around the duplex unit. 1 Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (5) to open the front cover (4) forward. Note ●● Open the front cover gently. If you open it rapidly, the MP Tray may open. Open the rear cover (2) by pulling the lock lever (1) at the center of the back side of the printer toward you.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 6 Open the upper cover (8) of the duplex unit and check for jammed paper in the duplex unit. If jammed paper remains, pull it out gently. Then, close the upper cover (8). Error Code 372 A paper jam has occurred around the front cover. 1 8 Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward. Note ●● Open the front cover gently.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 3 Open the rear cover (4) by pulling the lock (3) lever on the back side of the printer toward you. 6 3 Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward. Note ●● Open the front cover gently. If you open it rapidly, the MP Tray may open. 1 2 4 Check for jammed paper inside the printer. If jammed paper remains, remove it.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 8 Open the upper cover (8) of the duplex unit and check for jammed paper in the duplex unit. If jammed paper remains, pull it out. Then, close the upper cover (8). 8 Error Codes 380, 401 A paper jam has occurred around the front cover. In a case of Code 401, jammed paper may be automatically ejected. In such a case, the error will be canceled only by opening then closing the front cover.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 3 3 Close the front cover (2). Remove the print cartridge (4) and place them on a flat surface. 4 2 4 Removal of jammed paper is completed. Error Codes 381 and 638 1 Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward. 4 Cover the removed print cartridge (4) with paper so that it will not be exposed to light. Note ●● Open the front cover gently.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 6 Open the registration guide (5) in the direction of the arrow. 9 Pull out the jammed paper gently while tilting the release levers (6) on the fuser unit forward if an edge of jammed paper cannot be seen. If an edge of jammed paper still remains inside the unit, pull out the jammed paper gently toward the inside of the printer.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 11 Close the top cover (3). Error Codes 382, 383, 385, 639, and 640 Memo ●● You can close the top cover smoothly if you close the front cover halfway. Be careful not to let the front cover return to its open position. A paper jam has occurred around the fuser unit. 1 3 Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 3 Remove the print cartridge (4) and place them on a flat surface. 6 Hold the fuser unit handle (5) and lift the fuser unit out of the printer. 4 CAUTION Possible to get burned. ●● The fuser unit is extremely hot. Do not touch it. 5 4 Troubleshooting 4 Cover the print cartridge (4) with paper so that it will not be exposed to light.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 8 Hold the fuser unit handle (5) and return the fuser unit into its original position. 10 Close the top cover (3). Memo ●● You can close the top cover smoothly if you close the front cover halfway. Be careful not to let the front cover return to its open position. 5 3 4 Return the print cartridge (4) into the printer carefully. 11 Close the front cover (2). Note 4 ●● The front cover cannot be closed if the top cover is not closed securely.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen Error Codes 390 and 637 3 Remove the jammed paper gently by pulling the edge of paper if the edge of jammed paper can be seen. If you cannot find the edge of jammed paper, go to step 4. 4 Remove the paper from the back gently if the edge of paper cannot be seen. 5 Close the front cover (3). A paper jam has occurred while feeding paper from a paper tray. 1 If there is any paper on the MP Tray, lift the paper set cover (1) and take it out.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 6 When loading paper in the MP Tray, lift the paper set cover (1) and set the paper with the print side face up. Error Codes 391,392, 393, 394, 631, 632, 633, and 634 A paper jam has occurred while feeding paper from a paper tray. Note If paper jams occur frequently, clean the paper feed rollers. For details, refer to ”Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers” P.136. 1 This procedure uses Tray 1 as an example.
When an Error Message is Displayed on the Display Screen 3 Return the tray (1) to its original position. Memo ●● Open then close the front cover after removing the jammed paper. Otherwise, the error indication do not go out. 1 4 Troubleshooting 4 Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (2) to open the front cover (3) forward. Note ●● Open the front cover gently. If you open it rapidly, the MP Tray may open.
When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit is Displayed ●● When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit is Displayed When the time to replace consumables or maintenance unit is close and replacement must be done, the messages, such as “...Low,” “...Near Life,” “...Empty,” “…Life,” “Install…,” “Replace…,” and “Change…,” will be displayed on the display screen and the indicator on the operator panel lights up or blinks.
When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit is Displayed Status Print Cartridge (in a case of B721/B731) 4 Message on the display screen Message displayed after the button is pressed Error Code Troubleshooting 1st line 2nd line □ Print Cartridge Near Life – 1st line 2nd line □ Print Cartridge Not Installed – 1st line 2nd line □ Non OEM Print Cartridge Detected – 1st line 2nd line □ Incompatible Print Cartridge – 1st line 2nd line □ Non Genuine Print Cartrid
When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit is Displayed Status Print Cartridge (in a case of B721/B731) 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line Non Genuine Print Cartridge 553, 687 Please see HELP for details Print Cartridge Not Installed 613, 697 Please see HELP for details □ Toner Low 1st line 2nd line □ Non OEM Toner Detected – 1st line 2nd line □ Incompat
When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit is Displayed Status Toner Cartridge (in a case of ES7131/ MPS5501b) 4 Troubleshooting Image Drum (in a case of ES7131/ MPS5501b) Message on the display screen Message displayed after the button is pressed Error Code 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line Please see HELP for details □ Image Drum Near Life 1st line 2nd line □ Non OEM Image Drum Detected –
When the Message for Replacement of Consumables or Maintenance Unit is Displayed Status Image Drum (in a case of ES7131/ MPS5501b) 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line Non Genuine Image Drum 687 Please see HELP for details Image Drum Not Installed 697 Please see HELP for details □ Fuser Unit Near Life 1st line 2nd line □ Change Fuser Unit 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line
When the Message for Paper Replacement or Paper Size Error is Displayed ●● When the Message for Paper Replacement or Paper Size Error is Displayed When the media type or media size loaded in a tray does not match the settings specified in the printer driver, the message “Change Paper...” or “Check Paper...” is displayed on the display screen and the indicator blinks. Check the message and deal with the problem. Check the paper size and the settings.
When the Message for Paper Replacement or Paper Size Error is Displayed Status Change Paper Paper Size Error 1st Line 2nd Line 3rd Line 4th Line 5th Line 1st Line 2nd Line 3rd Line 4th Line 5th Line 1st Line 2nd Line 3rd Line 4th Line 5th Line 1st Line 2nd Line 3rd Line 4th Line 5th Line 1st Line 2nd Line 3rd Line 4th Line 5th Line Change Paper in %TRAY% %MEDIA_SIZE% %MEDIA_TYPE% Press ONLINE Button Please see HELP for details Change Paper in MPTray %MEDIA_SIZE% %MEDIA_TYPE% Press ONLINE Button Please
Other Error Messages ●● Other Error Messages This section explains the causes and remedies for an error message and the function of the indicator. An error message appears on the display screen of the operator panel. To display an error code, press the button on the operator panel.
Other Error Messages Error code Warning Message □ Print Restricted. Job Rejected indicator Lights up Press ONLINE Button Warning □ Log Buffer is Full.
Other Error Messages Error code Warning 4 Message □ Cannot read the file indicator Lights up Cause/Remedy Cannot read the file from USB Memory while printing from USB Memory. The USB Memory may be pulled out, or damaged, or file cannot open. The printed paper is overfilled on the paper stacker of the printer unit.
Other Error Messages Error code Message Error 430 431 432 433 Install Paper Cassette %TRAY% Error 709 Caution, unknown Consumable detected Go to User Manual “Trouble Shooting” to restore operation indicator Blink Please see HELP for details Blink Cause/Remedy Note Error 409 Error 310 311 587 nnn* nnn* Open Front Cover Faceup Stacker Error Please see HELP for details Close Cover %COVER% Please see HELP for details Service Call nnn: Error Power Off/On nnn:Error PC:nnnnnnnn LR:nnnnnnn
When You Cannot Print ●● When You Cannot Print This section explains the issues you may encounter while operating your printer and how to solve them. When You Cannot Print from the MP Tray If you print from the MP Tray without moving down the paper set cover, the message “Install Paper MPTray” is displayed on the display screen. Check the message and deal with the problem. Refer to ”Loading Paper in the MP Tray” P.32.
When You Cannot Print Unable to Print from a Computer Memo ●● For issues caused by an application, contact the manufacturer of the application. General Causes Common to Windows and Mac OS X Cause The printer is in the sleep mode. Something is wrong with the print function. Press the button on the operator panel to enter the standby mode. If the sleep mode is not used, disable it by pressing button then selecting [Admin Setup], [Power the Setup], [Sleep], then [Disable].
When You Cannot Print Cause The hub and the printer are incompatible or have some problem. Remedy Reference Page Press the button on the operator panel and select [Admin Setup], [Network Setting], then [Hub Link Setting], then select [10Base-T Half]. – It takes much time to print because of the Press the button on the operator panel and select hub settings. [Admin Setup], [Network Setup], then [TCP ACK], then select [Type2]. – For Windows Cause 4 IP address is incorrect.
When You Cannot Print Unable to Install a Printer Driver Successfully Memo ●● If the following information does not solve the issue, contact your dealer. ●● For issues caused by an application, contact the manufacturer of the application. USB Connection Problems For Windows Symptom Cause/Remedy An icon of the printer is not created on the Printer driver is not installed correctly. [Devices and Printers] folder. Reinstall the printer driver correctly.
When You Cannot Print OS-Specific Constraints Constraints with Windows 8/Windows Server 2012/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 Item 4 Symptom [Help] is not displayed. The [User Account Control] dialog is displayed. Network Extension [Help] is not displayed. The [User Account Control] dialog is displayed. Troubleshooting Printer drivers The [Program Capability Assistant] dialog is displayed. PS Gamma Adjuster The [User Account Control] dialog is displayed.
When You Cannot Print Item Configuration Tool Symptom Cause/Remedy If the [Don’t allow exceptions] check box is selected on the [General] tab of the Windows firewall, you cannot search for a printer in a segment that is connected to another router. Only printers within the same segment as the printer can be searched. When you cannot find a printer, you can directly specify the IP address by selecting [Tools] then [Environment Settings]. Unable to find a printer.
Image Quality Issues ●● Image Quality Issues Memo ●● If the following information does not solve your issues, contact your dealer. Symptom Vertical lines appear. 4 Paper feed direction Troubleshooting Printed images are fading vertically. Cause Remedy The LED heads are dirty. The toner is low. The image drum is damaged. Foreign materials may be present on the print cartridge. The light-shielding film of the print cartridge is dirty. The print cartridge is not installed properly.
Image Quality Issues Symptom Horizontal lines and spots appear periodically. Remedy If the interval of lines or spots is about 94 mm (4 inches), the image drum (the green tube) is damaged or dirty. If the interval of lines or spots is about 37 mm (1.5 inches), foreign materials may be present on the image drum. If the interval of lines or spots is about 143 mm, there is damage to the fuser unit. The print cartridge has been exposed to light. Lightly wipe the image drum with soft tissue paper.
Image Quality Issues Symptom 4 Cause Remedy Reference Page Troubleshooting Glossiness is not uniform. The settings of media type and weight are incorrect. Press the button and select [Menus] > [Tray Configuration] > the paper tray configuration you are using, and then select the proper values for [Media Type] and [Media Weight]. Or, select a larger value for [Media Weight]. – Dots appear. The paper is unsuitable.
Feeding Issues ●● Feeding Issues Memo ●● If the following information does not solve the issue, contact your dealer. Symptom Cause Remedy ●● The paper often jams. The printer is tilted. ●● Multiple sheets are fed The paper is too thin or too thick. at once. ●● The paper is fed at an The paper is moist or has a static angle. charge. The printer does not start processing even though you have removed the jammed paper. The paper gets folded or The paper is moist or has a static wrinkled. charge.
Feeding Issues Symptom The paper twists around the rollers in the fuser unit. Cause Remedy The settings of media type and weight are incorrect. The paper is thin. There is an image or text on the leading edge of the paper. 4 Troubleshooting - 118 - Press the button and then select [Menus] > [Tray Configuration] > [(tray name) Config], then specify the appropriate values in [Media Type] or [Media Weight]. Or, specify a heavier weight in [Media Weight]. Use thicker paper.
Machine Issues ●● Machine Issues Memo ●● If the following information does not solve the issue, contact your dealer. Symptom Cause Remedy The AC cable is unplugged. The printer does not operate. The AC cable is not firmly plugged in. The printer is turned off. The printer shuts itself off automatically by the auto power off function. Printer does not respond. The LED indicator in the power switch is blinking at high speed per about 0.3 seconds. The printer does not start printing.
Machine Issues Symptom There is an abnormal sound. There is a buzzing sound. It takes a while to start printing. 4 Troubleshooting A print job has stopped in the middle of the printing process. Memory is insufficient. It takes a long time to finish printing. The printer driver is not correctly displayed on Mac OS X. Paper is curled. Cause Remedy The printer is tilted. There is a piece of paper or foreign object inside the printer. The top cover is open.
5. Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace consumables and maintenance units, clean the printer, and move or transport the printer. WARNING Do not throw the toner or toner cartridge into the fire. Doing so may cause toner splashes leading to burns. Do not keep the toner cartridge in places close to the fire. It may catch the fire, which cause fire and burns. Do not vacuum spilled toner powder. If vacuuming, it may cause ignition due to the sparks from electric contacts.
Replacing Print Cartridges ●● Replacing Print Cartridges If the B721/B731 is Used 3 Remove the print cartridge (3). Note ●● When toner powder adheres to the paper feeding area inside the printer, wipe it off with a wet cloth that has been well wrung. Life Span of a Print Cartridge When the [Print Cartridge Near Life] message is displayed on the display screen of the operator panel, prepare a replacement print cartridge. You can keep printing approximately 250 sheets until the next message is displayed.
Replacing Print Cartridges 6 Turn the blue lever (5) of the print cartridge fully in the direction of the arrow while pressing the top of the print cartridge. 5 7 Close the front cover (2). 5 Note ●● The front cover cannot be closed completely if the top cover is not closed. Maintenance 2 8 Please recycle used print cartridges.
Replacing Toner Cartridge or Image Drum ●● Replacing Toner Cartridge or Image Drum If the ES7131/MPS5501b is used Replacing a Toner Cartridge Life Span of a Toner Cartridge 1 Prepare a new toner cartridge. 2 Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the printer and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward. When the [Toner Low] message is displayed on the display screen of the operator panel, prepare a replacement toner cartridge.
Replacing Toner Cartridge or Image Drum 4 Lift the toner cartridge (3) from the right in the direction of the arrow. 7 Place the new toner cartridge (5) into the printer. 5 WARNING Possible to get burned. ●● Do not throw a used image drum and toner cartridge in the fire. They may explode, and the toner inside may fly off and cause getting burned. 3 8 Turn the right blue lever (6) of the toner cartridge (5) forward while pressing the top of the toner cartridge to lock.
Replacing Toner Cartridge or Image Drum 3 Replacing Only an Image Drum (To continue to use the toner cartridges currently in use) Pull out the image drum (3) in the direction of the arrow and place them on a flat surface. 3 Note ●● If you use a new image drum with the toner cartridges currently in use, the remaining amount indication of the toner cartridges will not display correctly. The messages [Toner Low] or [Install Toner] may also be displayed soon after replacement.
Replacing Toner Cartridge or Image Drum 6 9 Remove the toner cover (6) and desiccant. Place a new image drum (7) into the printer. 7 6 7 10 Close the front cover (2). Insert the toner cartridge (5) taken out in step 5 into the image drum in the direction of the arrow. Note ●● The front cover cannot be closed completely if the top cover is not closed.
Replacing Toner Cartridge or Image Drum Replacing the Image Drum and Toner Cartridge Simultaneously 3 Note ●● The image drum (the green tube) is very delicate. Handle it carefully. ●● Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or very bright interior light (approximately more than 1,500 lux). Even under the normal interior light, do not leave it for more than 5 minutes. ●● In order for the printer to exhibit its full performance, please use genuine Oki Data consumables.
Replacing Toner Cartridge or Image Drum 7 10 Close the front cover (2). Insert the toner cartridge (5) into the image drum in the direction of the arrow. Note ●● The front cover cannot be closed completely if the top cover is not closed. Note ●● Never load the toner cartridge with its tape adhered. 5 2 8 Turn the blue lever (7) of the toner cartridge fully in the direction of the arrow. 11 Please recycle used toner cartridges and image drums.
Replacing the Fuser Unit and Transfer Roller ●● Replacing the Fuser Unit and Transfer Roller Life Span of a Fuser Unit and a Transfer Roller Replacement Procedure When the [Fuser Unit Near Life] message is displayed on the display screen of the operator panel, prepare a new fuser unit and a transfer roller. You can keep printing approximately 3,000 sheets until the next message is displayed.
Replacing the Fuser Unit and Transfer Roller 4 6 Open the top cover (3). CAUTION Possible to get burned. Cover the removed print cartridge (4) with paper so that it will not be exposed to light. ●● Since the fuser unit gets hot, carry out the operation carefully, and when lifting it up you must hold it by the handle. Do not try to hold it whilst it is hot. Wait until it has cooled down and then carry out the operation.
Replacing the Fuser Unit and Transfer Roller 9 12 Hold the plastic parts (10) of the transfer Hold the handle (7) of a new fuser unit and place the fuser unit into its original position. roller (9), with the gear positioned on the left, and push down the posts on the right and left. 7 10 9 10 5 Maintenance 10 Remove the transfer roller (8), by lifting its part on the left that is indicated by the arrow. 13 Return the print cartridge (4) into the printer.
Replacing the Fuser Unit and Transfer Roller 14 Close the top cover (3). Memo ●● You can close the top cover smoothly if you close the front cover halfway. Be careful not to let the front cover return to its open position. 3 5 15 Close the front cover (2). Note Maintenance ●● The front cover cannot be closed completely if the top cover is not closed.
Cleaning ●● Cleaning This section explains how to clean each part of your printer. Cleaning the Surface of the Printer Cleaning LED Heads Clean the LED heads if vertical lines appear, images are fading vertically, or the periphery of letters is smudged in the printouts. Dirt on the LED heads may also cause paper jams. Note ●● Do not use benzine, thinners, or alcohol as a cleaning agent. They may damage the plastic parts of the printer. ●● Do not lubricate your printer with oil.
Cleaning 3 5 Open the top cover (3). CAUTION Possible to get burned. Cover the removed print cartridge (4) with paper so that it will not be exposed to light. ●● Since the fuser unit gets hot, carry out the operation carefully, and when lifting it up you must hold it by the handle. Do not try to hold it whilst it is hot. Wait until it has cooled down and then carry out the operation. 3 4 6 Lightly wipe the lenses (5) of the LED heads with soft tissue paper.
Cleaning 8 Close the top cover (3). Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers Memo ●● You can close the top cover smoothly if you close the front cover halfway. Be careful not to let the front cover return to its open position. If paper jams occur frequently, clean the paper feed rollers. Trays 1/2/3/4/LCF 3 Memo ●● This procedure images use tray 1 as an example, but the same procedure applies to tray 2/3/4. 1 5 9 Close the front cover (2). Pull out the paper tray (1).
Cleaning 3 For MP Tray 1 Open the MP Tray (2) forward by inserting your fingers into the front recesses (1). Also press the left arm (3) inward while lifting up the MP Tray (2) lightly to release the tab (4) of the paper feed roller cover. 3 1 4 1 2 Release the tab (4) of the paper feed roller cover by pressing the right arm (3) inward while lifting up the MP Tray (2) lightly. 4 5 3 2 Open the paper set cover (5) until it touches the printer.
Cleaning 5 Wipe the two paper feed rollers (6) with a wet cloth that has been wrung out well. 7 Close the separation roller cover (7). 7 6 8 Lower the paper set cover (5). 5 5 Maintenance 6 Open the separation roller cover (7) forward while pressing the center part of the MP Tray (2). Wipe the separation roller (8) with a wet cloth that has been wrung out well. 8 9 Hook one tab (4) of the paper feed roller cover by pressing the right arm (3) inward while lifting up the MP Tray (2) lightly.
Cleaning 10 Also hook the other tab (4) of the paper feed roller cover by pressing the left arm (3) inward while lifting up the MP Tray (2) lightly. Note ●● If closing the MP Tray without returning the tab to the correct position, the paper set cover may be broken. Be sure to return the tab to its original position. 3 4 5 Maintenance 2 11 Close the MP Tray (2).
Moving or Transporting Your Printer ●● Moving or Transporting Your Printer This section explains how to move or transport your printer. Moving Your Printer CAUTION Transporting Your Printer CAUTION It may cause injury! ●● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 27 Kg. 1 ●● At least two people are needed to lift the printer safely because it weighs about 27 Kg. Turn off your printer by pressing the power switch. CAUTION Reference Possible to get burned.
Moving or Transporting Your Printer 5 Remove the print cartridge (3) and place them on a flat surface. 8 3 Attach the stopper to the fuser unit. Attach the orange stopper (6) in the direction of the arrow ➋ while pressing the blue lever (5) of the fuser unit down in the direction of the arrow ➊. 6 ➊ 5 ➋ 6 5 Put the print cartridge (3) into a black bag and tie the bag closed. Maintenance 6 3 9 Close the top cover (4). 4 7 Open the top cover (4).
Moving or Transporting Your Printer 10 Return the bagged image drum and print cartridge into the printer. 5 12 Remove the optional additional tray unit(s) from the main unit if it is installed. 11 Close the front cover (2). Note Maintenance ●● The front cover cannot be closed if the top cover is not closed securely. 13 Protect your printer with packing materials. 2 14 Lift your printer and put it in a box. Note ●● Use the packing materials attached to your printer when purchased.
Appendix This chapter explains the specifications of your printer Menu List The function number is described on the right of each item. :You must input a password. Functions Print From USB Memory Select Print File Print Setup Paper Feed Copies Duplex Binding Fit Print Secure Job Configuration Encrypted Job F1 Stored Job F2 Tray Count MPTray Tray1 Tray2 Tray3 Tray4 Supplies Life Toner (n.nK) Drum Print Cartridge (n.
Appendix Menus Tray Configuration MPTray Config Tray1 Config Tray2 Config Tray3 Config Tray4 Config Appendix Paper Feed Paper Size F90 X Dimension F91 Y Dimension F92 Media Type F93 Media Weight F94 Tray Usage F95 Paper Size F10 X Dimension F11 Y Dimension F12 Media Type F13 Media Weight F14 Legal Paper F15 Other Size F16 Paper Size F20 X Dimension F21 Y Dimension F22 Media Type F23 Media Weight F24 Legal Paper F25 Other Size F26 Paper Size F30 X Dimensi
Appendix Tray3 F223 X Adjust Y Adjust Duplex X Adjust Duplex Y Adjust Tray4 F224 X Adjust Y Adjust Duplex X Adjust Duplex Y Adjust Paper Black Setting F230 Trans.
Appendix PCL Setup Font Source Font Number Font Pitch Font Height Symbol Set A4 Print Width White Page Skip CR Function LF Function Print Margin Pen Width Adjust Tray ID# MPTray Tray1 Tray2 Tray3 Tray4 XPS Setup DigitalSignature DiscardControl MC Mode Unzip Mode White Page Skip IBM PPR Setup Character Pitch Font Condense Character Set Symbol Set Letter O Style Zero Character Line Pitch White Page Skip CR Function LF Function Line Length Appendix Form Length TOF Position Left Margin Fit To Letter
Appendix Others Setup RAM Setup Receive Buffer Size Resource Save Flash Memory Setup Initialize HDD Setup Initialize Resize Partition PCL Common PS Format Partition Erase HDD Storage Common Setup Check File System Check All Sectors Enable Initialization Security Setup Job Limitation Make Secure HDD Make Normal HDD Reset Cipher Key Language Setup Language Initialize Job Cancel Setup Cancel Key Behavior Inquiry Display Focus Position Display Timeout Settings Reset Settings Save Settings Res
Basic Steps in Windows ●● Basic Steps in Windows These are the steps for displaying the printer driver setting window from [Printer] / [Printers and Faxes] folder in Windows OS used for examples in this manual other than Windows 7. Memo ●● The steps for Windows Server 2008 R2 are the same as for Windows 7. ●● For Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, follow the procedures below to display the device and printer.
Specifications ●● Specifications Model B721, B731, ES7131, MPS5501b B721, B731, ES7131, MPS5501b Model Number N22300A, N22300B N22301A, N22301B General Specifications B721 CPU Memory Resident Option Flash RAM Storage Device Weight Dimensions Power supply Typical operation Idle Peak Sleep mode Power save mode Off mode Interface Display Supported OS 95 W 1400 W N22300A/B : 1.5 W N22301A/B : 3.9 W N22300A/B : 20 W N22301A/B : 22 W N22300A, N22301A : less than 0.4 W N22300B, N22301B : less than 0.
Specifications Printing Specifications B721 Printing method Emulation language Resident fonts Resolution Color Print speed (A4) Paper size Tray 1 Tray 2/3/4 (Option) MP Tray Duplex Printing Custom size Media type Appendix Feeding method Paper loading capacity Output method Paper output capacity Print guaranteed area Print precision Warm-up time Operating environment B731/ES7131/MPS5501b Dry electrophotographic recording method with LED (Light-emitting diode) PCL5e, PCLXL, PostScript3, PDF (ISO3
Specifications B721 Conditions for the guarantee of print quality ●● Operating Range Temperature 10°C, humidity 20 Temperature 32°C, humidity 20 Humidity 20% RH, temperature Humidity 80% RH, temperature B731/ES7131/MPS5501b to 80% RH to 60% RH 10 to 32°C 10 to 27°C Network Specifications B721 Interface Protocol Supported browsers B731/ES7131/MPS5501b Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000 BASE-T, IEEE 802.
Specifications Printer Dimensions TOP VIEW 435 mm SIDE VIEW 1016 mm 219 mm 498 mm 300 mm 329 mm 736 mm 410 mm OPTION-INSTALLED TOP VIEW Appendix 115 mm 665 mm 115 mm OPTION-INSTALLED SIDE VIEW 545 mm 946 mm 135 mm 135 mm 135 mm 131 mm 172 mm 498 mm 87 mm 757 mm - 152 -
Index A F O Access Cover....................... 11 Facedown Stacke.................. 37 ON LINE Button.................... 13 AC Power Socket.................. 11 Faceup Stacker...............11, 37 Operator Panel................11, 13 Additional RAM................18, 23 Feed Rollers....................... 136 Options............................... 18 Additional Tray................18, 22 Fn Key...........................13, 14 Other Error Messages.......... 104 ATTENTION Indicator.....
S Scroll < / > button............ 13 Sleep Mode.....................29, 45 Sub Support...................33, 37 T Ten-key Pad......................... 13 Toner Cartridges................. 126 Top Cover............................ 11 Tray 1................................. 11 Tray 2/3/4........................... 18 Troubleshooting.................... 84 Turning On/Off the Power...... 28 U USB Interface Connection...... 12 W Windows...........................
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