ALFA 20DX manual Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1: Setting Up	1
Select a Suitable Location	1
Unpack	1
Your printer	1
The accessories	1
Check the contents	1
Getting to Know Your Printer	2
Front View	2
Rear View	2
Prepare the Image Drum	3
Install the Toner	4
Load Paper	5
Paper Specifications	5
Weight	5
Usable Types	5
Finish	5
Composition	5
Letterhead Stationary/Preprinted Forms ...	5
Paper Feed Paths	5
Load the Paper Tray	6
The Paper Tray Gauge	6
Storing Paper	7
Select a Paper Exit Path	7
Top Paper Exit	8
Rear Paper Exit	8

Connect to Your Computer	9
Parallel Connection	9
Attach the Parallel Cable	9
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface	9
Bi-Directional Parallel Mode	9
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments	10
Serial Connection: RS232-C	11
Attach the Serial Cable	11
RS232-C Serial Interface	11
Serial Mode	11
Serial Interface Pin Assignments	11
Connect to Power	12
Check the Menu: Model 20DX Only	12
Print the Demo Page	12
Install the Printer Software	12
Chapter 2: The Control Panel	13
Select the Display Language	13
Control Panel Lights	13
Paper Size Indicator	13
Control Panel Button Functions	14
Button Function Summary	14

Chapter 3: The Printer Menus	15
Selecting Printer Features Using Your
Software	15
Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer
Driver	15
Selecting Printer Features Using the Printer
Main Menus	15
Printing the Main Menus	15
How to Use the Main Menus	15
Quick Access Menus	16
Using the Level-1 Menu	16
Level-1 Menu Settings	17
Level-1 Menu Selections for IBM PPR III
XL & EPSON FX Emulations	20
Using the Level-2 Menu	21
Level-2 Menu Settings	21
The User Maintenance Menu	24
Summary of Maintenance Menu
Categories:	24
Maintenance Menu Settings	24

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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 Specifications Load PaperPaper Feed Paths 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 MenusLevel-1 Menu Settings Printer MenusSummary of Level-1 Categories Light to Heavy weight values are same as specified for Tray Fonts & Symbols Default settings below are in italic Using the Level-2 Menu Level-2 Menu SettingsSummary of Level-2 Categories Auto Operation Clearable Wrnings Maintenance Menu Settings Summary of Maintenance Menu CategoriesDUP ADJ Page Front Feeder English-27Envelopes 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 TransparencyHeavy Card Stock Specifications Setting up to Print Heavy StockManual Feed Heavy Card 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 Accessories Optional Paper Handling AccessoriesAdditional Options Simm Configurations Expanded Memory SIMMsMB P/N 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 MessagesWhy Paper Jams Occur Clearing Paper JamsClearing a Paper Input Jam 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 PowerAppendix C Installing SIMMs Installing SIMMsEnglish-67 Pull the side panel out and remove it from the printer Appendix C Installing SIMMs Print Menu displays then the menu prints Limited Warranty On-Site RepairEnglish-71 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