ALFA 20DX manual Printer Menus, Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer Driver

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Chapter 3: The Printer Menus

Most printer features are selected directly from your software application. If you want to use the printer’s Menu to select features, see Chapter 3. Re- member, features selected in your software will override features selected in the printer’s Menu.

Selecting Printer Features Using Your Software

Most printer features like font, paper size, and page orientation can be set in your software program. This is the easiest way to control your printer. Check your software documentation for information.

Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer Driver

Printer features can also be set using the Status Monitor software included with your printer. However, these settings will be overridden by any settings made within your software package.

Selecting Printer Features Using the Printer Main Menus

You can also select printer features in the printer main menus by using the control panel. However, features set in your software program will override the same features selected in the printer main menu.

Important! Use the printer main menu only when your software does not let you select features or when you are setting printer features that your software does not control.

Printing the Main Menus

To print a list of the menu items and settings currently engaged:

1.Place the printer off-line (press ON LINE).

2.Press and hold PAPER SIZE/Print Menu until the display reads PRINT

MENU.

3.To print the menu for the HP PCL6 emulation, press ENTER/Power Save. To print the menu for the IBM or Epson emulation, press ♣/Reset until the emulation you want appears on the second line of the display, then press ENTER/Power Save.

4.The menu prints.

The printout shows the factory default settings, the current user settings, and the amount of memory installed in your printer.

How to Use the Main Menus

Main menu features are

•accessed using control panel buttons

•displayed in the control panel window

•organized by Categories → Items → Selections

There are two levels within the main printer menu: Level-1 and Level-2. To access the menus, place the printer off-line (press ON LINE), then

• to access the Level-1 menu, press MENU 1/ Menu 2 (the display will read

PERSONALITY).

•to access the Level-2 menu, press and hold the MENU 1/ Menu 2 button until the display reads PRINT MODE).

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Contents Okidata Okidata Publications DepartmentContents Duplex Printing English-iii Important Safety InstructionsFor more information Warranty Enhancement ProgramsOKI Extend OKI On-SiteEnglish-v FCC/IC/CE StatementsFCC/IC/CE Unpack Setting UpCheck the contents Select a Suitable LocationFront View Getting to Know Your PrinterPrepare the Image Drum Setting UpInstall the Toner Paper Feed Paths Paper SpecificationsLoad Paper Paper Tray Gauge Load the Paper TraySelect a Paper Exit Path Storing PaperRear Paper Exit Top Paper ExitAttach the Parallel Cable Bi-Directional Parallel ModeConnect to Your Computer Parallel ConnectionECP Parallel Interface Pin AssignmentsRS232-C Serial Interface Serial ModeSerial Connection RS232-C Attach the Serial CablePrint the Demo Connect to PowerInstall the Printer Software Check the Menu Model 20DX OnlyControl Panel Lights Paper Size IndicatorControl Panel Select the Display LanguageButton Function Summary Control Panel Button FunctionsPrinter Menus Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer DriverSelecting Printer Features Using the Printer Main Menus How to Use the Main MenusUsing the Level-1 Menu Quick Access MenusSummary of Level-1 Categories Level-1 Menu SettingsPrinter Menus Light to Heavy weight values are same as specified for Tray Fonts & Symbols Default settings below are in italic Summary of Level-2 Categories Using the Level-2 MenuLevel-2 Menu Settings Auto Operation Clearable Wrnings Maintenance Menu Settings Summary of Maintenance Menu CategoriesDUP ADJ Page Envelopes Front FeederEnglish-27 Using the Front Feeder to Print Multiple Pieces of Media Front Feeder Setting up Manual Feed for Standard Weight PaperFront Feeder Printing Individual Pieces Manual Feed Manual Feed Standard PaperManual Feed Envelopes Setting up to Print an EnvelopeManual Feed Labels Setting up to Print LabelsManual Feed Transparencies Setting up to Print a TransparencyManual Feed Heavy Card Stock Heavy Card Stock SpecificationsSetting up to Print Heavy Stock Printer goes off-line Using the Automatic Tray Switch FeatureDuplex Printing Windows Duplex PrintingPortrait Versus Landscape Duplex Printing Windows NTClick Print on Both Sides Duplex Printing Click Start, Settings, PrintersClick Document Defaults Click PropertiesSummary of Available Fonts FontsAvailable Fonts Printing a Sample of Resident FontsGaramond 61 Symbol Sets CG Omega 61 Symbol SetsUnivers Condensed 61 Symbol Sets Antique Olive 61 Symbol SetsAdobe PostScript Fonts Option Using Bar Code FontsSymbol Sets Selecting FontsPage Additional Options AccessoriesOptional Paper Handling Accessories MB P/N Simm ConfigurationsExpanded Memory SIMMs Image Drum Type 7 P/N MaintenanceGeneral Consumables Information Toner Cartridge Type 7 P/NReplacing the Toner Cartridge P/N Maintenance Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge P/N PrecautionsDisplays Generating a Drum Cleaning Cleaning the LED ArrayEnglish-49 Problem SolvingPaper Jams Paper Jam MessagesClearing a Paper Input Jam Why Paper Jams OccurClearing Paper Jams Clearing a Paper Feed Jam Problem SolvingClearing a Duplex Feeder Open Jam Clearing Duplex Feeder Paper JamsClearing a Paper Exit Jam Clearing Duplex Feeder Input JamsClearing Duplex Feeder Jams 1 Clearing Duplex Feeder Jam Printer Display MessagesMessage Error Message Paper OUT Message OFF-LINEBlank sheets printed Print Quality ProblemsMessage Reset Message PrintingAn oblong area of faint print appears on each Has gray backgroundPrints all black Has repeating marksBold characters and dark lines are smeared Faded print after installationPrint is smeared or blotched Printed page is light or blurredLevel-1 Menu Adjusting Print QualitySoftware Problems Maintenance MenuGraphics won’t position properly Strange symbols appear during normal printingLast page of document is not printed First line on page won’t printOdors Hardware ProblemsHow to Get Service Appendix a Service & SupportWays to Purchase Okidata Service CentersPurchasing Supplies InternetEnvironmental Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Paper Handling SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications PowerEnglish-67 Appendix C Installing SIMMsInstalling SIMMs Pull the side panel out and remove it from the printer Appendix C Installing SIMMs Print Menu displays then the menu prints English-71 Limited WarrantyOn-Site Repair Chile United StatesCanada ArgentinaOkipage 20 Toner Material Safety Data SheetReactivity Data Spill Cleanup and DisposalSpecial Precautions Health Hazard DataEnglish-75 IndexIBM Proprinter emulation 65-66 IndexPage