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8 Quick Steps to Printing Customer Support Call 1-800-OKIDATA. Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Internet Visit our web site for the latest printer drivers, manuals, application notes, and more. http://www.okidata.com e-mail: pubs@okidata.com 1 Unpack Your Printer ..................5 2 Install the Paper Feed Tray .......6 3 Remove the Protective Sheet .....7 4 Install the Toner Cartridge ........9 5 Connect to Your Computer ......12 6 Load Paper ............................
Getting to Know Your Printer Open Latch Paper Input Tray Paper Exit LED Array On/Off Switch Power/Status LED Power Cord Receptacle Image Drum Cartridge Manual Feed Slot 4 Quick Setup IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Port
1 Unpack Your Printer ■ ■ Unpack your printer and place it on a flat, stable surface you’ve selected. Remove the printer from the plastic bag. If you are missing anything, contact your dealer. Note: As you unpack the accessories, please save the packing material in the event you need to repack the printer for shipping or moving.
2 Install the Paper Feed Tray ■ Insert the tabs on the bottom of the tray into the slots in the printer. 6 Quick Setup ■ Swing the tray up and insert the tabs on the sides into the slots near the top of the printer. Push forward to install. (You may need to install one side at a time).
3 Remove the Protective Sheet ■ Lift the cover. ■ Lift out the Image Drum Cartridge.
Remove the Protective Sheet (continued) Guides ■ Pull out the protective sheet. 8 Quick Setup Replace the Image Drum Cartridge: a. Place front under the guides. ■ b. Press down to lock.
4 Install the Toner Cartridge ■ Lift out and discard toner well cover. ■ Unwrap toner cartridge. ■ Shake cartridge side to side to distribute toner.
Install the Toner Cartridge (continued) Tab ■ Remove tape from the toner cartridge. 10 Quick Setup ■ Install the toner cartridge: a. Align the left side under the tab. b. Lower the right side into the well.
Install the Toner Cartridge (continued) ■ Push the lock lever forward until it stops. ■ Close the cover.
5 Connect to Your Computer We recommend that you use a ✔ Bi-directional parallel printer cable. Purchase a cable marked “IEEE 1284 compliant.” ✔ To comply with FCC regulations, the cable must be shielded and UL and CSA approved. ■ Note: OKIDATA has tested and approved the following bidirectional cable: Part Number 70000803. See page 21 for purchasing information. 12 Quick Setup ■ Make sure both your printer and computer are OFF.
6 Load Paper • Use smooth, low moisture paper rated for copier and laser printers. Paper Feeding • Feeder: 100 sheets/20 lb. max./ letter and legal size Stacking capacity: 30 sheets/ face-up • Letter, legal 13, legal 14, executive, A4, A5, B5, A6, user defined (min. 3" x 5" ) Letterhead /Preprinted Forms • Ink must withstand 392°F (200°C) for 0.1 second. ■ Adjust the paper guides. ■ ■ Fan a stack of paper (up to 100 sheets/20 lb. max.) Place paper into the paper input tray.
7 Install the Printer Software You are now ready to install the printer software. The CD-ROM packed with your printer includes the software you need to use your printer. ■ Printer drivers - needed to use all printer features ■ Status Monitor software - for on-screen monitoring of printer status and features ■ Readme files - timely information and notes ■ Online User’s Guide - for viewing or printing Follow these steps to install the printer software for your operating system.
Install Printer Software (continued) Windows 3.1x 1. Close all open applications. 2. Insert the OKIPAGE 6w CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3. Select File Run in Windows Program Manager. 4. Type D:\install (if “D” is your CD-ROM drive). Click OK. 5. Proceed with the installation following the instructions on your screen. To change the printer default, or to setup printer properties from the Program Manager: select Main Control Panel Printers, click Setup.
8 Print a Demo Page Print a demo page to test your printer and view the Status Monitor. ■ ■ Click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar. Select Programs OKIPAGE 6w Hi-perW OKIPAGE 6w Status Monitor. ® ® Win 3.1x Users: 1. Open the OKIPAGE 6w Hiper-w program group. 2. Double click on Status Monitor. 16 Quick Setup ■ The Status Monitor Dialog box appears. Click the Printer Setup tab. ■ ■ Click the Printer Menu button. Click the Maintenance tab.
Print a Demo Page (continued) ■ Click the Demo button. ■ The Demo page prints. Click Help for more information about Status Monitor features.
Printing Transparencies, Labels and Special Media ■ Adjust the guides. ■ ■ Insert media face-up, top of page in first. Set Manual Feed and media size in your software. Select print. • Single Sheet Sizes: legal, letter, executive, A4, A5, B5, A6, user defined (min. 3" x 5" ) • Letterhead Stationery/ Preprinted Forms: Ink must withstand 392°F (200°C) for 0.1 second.
Printing Envelopes Use this type ■ Adjust the guides. ■ ■ 19 Quick Setup Insert the envelope flap down and to the left. Select manual feed-envelope in your software. Select print. – Use envelopes with a smooth, even surface that are designed for laser printers: no metal clasps, snaps, windows, or selfadhesive flaps – Maximum weight 24 lbs.
Purchasing Supplies ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Consult the dealer where you purchased your printer. Consult an Okidata Authorized Sales and Service Dealer. Call 1-800-OKIDATA (North America only) for the nearest Authorized Sales and Service location. Order toll-free by phone at 1-800-OKIDATA (1-800-654-3282, North America only), using a major credit card. Check office supply catalogs or your local stationery store. Most carry OKI brand supplies.
More OKIPAGE 6w features.... Double-click the OKIPAGE 6w icon in the Printers dialog box, then open the properties dialog box. Click the appropriate tab to see these features. Click Help for instructions. Watermarks A watermark is an image which appears behind the print on a page. You can show a company’s name in a large, lightened version behind faxes, letters and memos, or mark a draft document.
Online Manual For more information about using your printer, including maintenance, problem solving, support and service, see the online User’s Manual: ® ® ® Click on Start Programs OKIPAGE 6w Hi-perW Online manual. Win 3.1x Users: 1. Open the OKIPAGE 6w Hiper-W program group 2. Double click on User’s Manual.
