ALFA 20DX manual Auto Operation

Page 30

Level-2 Menu Settings (continued)

AUTO OPERATION

AUTO CONTINUE

OFF

ON

Notes: HP PCL 6 mode: controls what happens when a memory overflow/ print overrun situation occurs. OFF = printer will remain off-line until you press the /Recover button. ON = printer will return to the on-line state automatically 15 seconds after it goes off-line.

PostScript mode: this setting is ignored. When a memory overflow/ print overrun situation occurs, the ATTENTION light will come on until the print process is completed. It will then automatically go out and the printer will return to the on-line state.

WAIT TIMEOUT

OFF

Range 5 to 300 SEC

Notes: Sets the length of time the printer waits for additional data to be received.

HP PCL 6 mode: If the amount of time selected passes before the printer receives additional data, the printer will print any data it has in the buffer and reset.

PostScript mode: If the amount of time selected passes before the printer receives additional data, the printer will cancel the print job immediately and reset without any further printing.

AUTO OPERATION (continued)

MANUAL TIMEOUT

60SECONDS

30SECONDS OFF

Notes: PostScript mode only. Sets the amount of time the printer will wait for paper to be loaded in the Manual Feeder before cancelling the print job.

DARKNESS CONTROL

DARKNESS

0

+1

+2

–2

–1

Notes: Set print density (darkness). Negative values lighten print; positive values darken print.

POWER SAVING

0SEC

8MIN DISABLE

Notes: 0 SEC = Reduces power consumption. Immediately after printer stops receiving data, fuser heating element shuts off; 30 seconds later fan shuts off. When printer receives data, fuser warms up before printing begins.

8 MIN. = Reduces power consumption.

8 minutes after printer stops receiving data, fuser heating element shuts off; 30 seconds later fan shuts off. When printer receives data, fuser warms up before printing begins.

DISABLE = Fuser and fan are always on, printer is ready to print at all times.

LOW TONER

ON

OFF

Notes: ON = When low toner is detected, TONER LOW displays, indicating that toner cartridge should be replaced soon: at this point 100 more sheets will print before the TONER EMPTY message displays.

OFF = When low toner is detected, TONER EMPTY displays, indicating that the toner cartridge needs replace- ment. You must replace the toner cartridge immediately, or open and close the cover to remove the message, which will then reappear after every 20 pages are printed.

TONER SAVING

DISABLE

MEDIUM

LIGHT

Notes: Select medium or light to reduce the amount of toner used. This will result in lighter printing to conserve toner and is recommended only for proofs and draft print jobs.

E–22

Chapter 3: The Printer Menus

Image 30
Contents Okidata Publications Department OkidataContents Duplex Printing Important Safety Instructions English-iiiOKI On-Site Warranty Enhancement ProgramsOKI Extend For more informationFCC/IC/CE Statements English-vFCC/IC/CE Select a Suitable Location Setting UpCheck the contents UnpackGetting to Know Your Printer Front ViewSetting Up Prepare the Image DrumInstall the Toner Paper Specifications Load PaperPaper Feed Paths Load the Paper Tray Paper Tray GaugeStoring Paper Select a Paper Exit PathTop Paper Exit Rear Paper ExitParallel Connection Bi-Directional Parallel ModeConnect to Your Computer Attach the Parallel CableParallel Interface Pin Assignments ECPAttach the Serial Cable Serial ModeSerial Connection RS232-C RS232-C Serial InterfaceCheck the Menu Model 20DX Only Connect to PowerInstall the Printer Software Print the DemoSelect the Display Language Paper Size IndicatorControl Panel Control Panel LightsControl Panel Button Functions Button Function SummaryHow to Use the Main Menus Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer DriverSelecting Printer Features Using the Printer Main Menus Printer MenusQuick Access Menus Using the Level-1 MenuLevel-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 Summary of Maintenance Menu Categories Maintenance Menu SettingsDUP ADJ Page Front Feeder English-27Envelopes Using the Front Feeder to Print Multiple Pieces of Media Manual Feed Standard Paper Setting up Manual Feed for Standard Weight PaperFront Feeder Printing Individual Pieces Manual Feed Front FeederSetting up to Print an Envelope Manual Feed EnvelopesSetting up to Print Labels Manual Feed LabelsSetting up to Print a Transparency Manual Feed TransparenciesHeavy Card Stock Specifications Setting up to Print Heavy StockManual Feed Heavy Card Stock Using the Automatic Tray Switch Feature Printer goes off-lineDuplex Printing Windows NT Duplex PrintingPortrait Versus Landscape Duplex Printing WindowsClick Properties Click Start, Settings, PrintersClick Document Defaults Click Print on Both Sides Duplex PrintingPrinting a Sample of Resident Fonts FontsAvailable Fonts Summary of Available FontsAntique Olive 61 Symbol Sets CG Omega 61 Symbol SetsUnivers Condensed 61 Symbol Sets Garamond 61 Symbol SetsSelecting Fonts Using Bar Code FontsSymbol Sets Adobe PostScript Fonts OptionPage Accessories Optional Paper Handling AccessoriesAdditional Options Simm Configurations Expanded Memory SIMMsMB P/N Toner Cartridge Type 7 P/N MaintenanceGeneral Consumables Information Image Drum Type 7 P/NReplacing the Toner Cartridge P/N Maintenance Precautions Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge P/NDisplays Cleaning the LED Array Generating a Drum CleaningPaper Jam Messages Problem SolvingPaper Jams English-49Why Paper Jams Occur Clearing Paper JamsClearing a Paper Input Jam Problem Solving Clearing a Paper Feed JamClearing Duplex Feeder Input Jams Clearing Duplex Feeder Paper JamsClearing a Paper Exit Jam Clearing a Duplex Feeder Open JamClearing Duplex Feeder Jams 1 Printer Display Messages Clearing Duplex Feeder JamMessage Error Message OFF-LINE Message Paper OUTMessage Printing Print Quality ProblemsMessage Reset Blank sheets printedHas repeating marks Has gray backgroundPrints all black An oblong area of faint print appears on eachPrinted page is light or blurred Faded print after installationPrint is smeared or blotched Bold characters and dark lines are smearedMaintenance Menu Adjusting Print QualitySoftware Problems Level-1 MenuFirst line on page won’t print Strange symbols appear during normal printingLast page of document is not printed Graphics won’t position properlyHardware Problems OdorsAppendix a Service & Support How to Get ServiceInternet Okidata Service CentersPurchasing Supplies Ways to PurchasePaper Handling Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPower Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without noticeAppendix 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 Argentina United StatesCanada ChileMaterial Safety Data Sheet Okipage 20 TonerHealth Hazard Data Spill Cleanup and DisposalSpecial Precautions Reactivity DataIndex English-75IBM Proprinter emulation Index 65-66Page