Oki 2500 manual Contents

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions	iii
Section 1: Setup	1
OKIJET 2500 Features	1
Select a Location	2
Unpack the Printer	2
Remove the Packing Material	2
Getting to Know Your Printer	3
Connect to the Computer	4
Connect to Power	4
Install the Printhead and Ink Cartridges	5
Install the Printhead Storage Box	8
Usable Print Media	9
Recommended Print Media	10
Load Paper	10
Print the Demo Page	12
Section 2: Printing	13
Install the Printer Driver/Electronic Registration Utility	13
Installation on Windows 3.1x	13
Installation on Windows 95	14
The Control Software	15
On-Line Help	15
Printing from Windows 3.1 or Windows for
Workgroups 3.11 Applications	15

Printing from Windows 95 Applications	15
Checking Printer Settings	16
To Open the OKIJET 2500 Printer Setup Dialog Box
From Windows 3.1x Control Panel	16
In Windows 95	16
Canceling or Pausing a Print Job	17
Windows 3.1x	17
Windows 95	17
Printing from DOS Applications	17
The OKIJET 2500 DOS Control Panel	18
Installing the DOS Control Panel	18
Loading the DOS Control Panel for Use	18
Printing on Special Media	18
Envelopes	18
Banners	20
Other Media	20
Section 3: Maintenance	21
Replacing/Swapping the Printhead	21
Replacing the Ink Cartridges	23
Cleaning the Printhead Nozzles	26
Aligning the Printhead	26
In Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11	26
In Windows 95	27

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Contents Okijet Conventions Used in This Guide Year 2000 ComplianceContents Contents Iii Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information For more informationAvailable in the U.S. and Canada only Okijet 2500 Features SetupRemove the Packing Material SetupSelect a Location Unpack the PrinterControl Panel Getting to Know Your PrinterBack View Front ViewConnect to the Computer Connect to PowerKeep the printhead and ink cartridges out Reach of children. Do not get the ink near yourEyes or mouth Be careful not to touch the printhead nozzles when Do not force the ink cartridges into the printhead Install the Printhead Storage Box Usable Print Media Be sure to selectSee for additional specifi- cations on print media Load Paper Recommended Print MediaSetup Print the Demo Installation on Windows Printing2Software License Agreement appears To load the Electronic Registration utility Select Settings → PrintersPrinting To run the Win 3.1x Electronic Registration utilityPrinting from Windows 95 Applications Control SoftwareOn-Line Help Workgroups 3.11 ApplicationsWindows Checking Printer SettingsTo Open the OKI Okijet 2500 Printer Setup Dialog Box From Windows 3.1x Control PanelSee your software documentation for Canceling or Pausing a Print JobPrinting from DOS Applications WindowsEnvelopes Installing the DOS Control PanelPrinting on Special Media Okijet 2500 DOS Control PanelPrinting Other Media BannersReplacing/Swapping the Printhead Maintenance3Not installed in the printer MaintenancePrinthead can become contaminated Replacing the Ink CartridgesMaintenance Do not force the ink cartridge into the printhead Open the Control Panel Cleaning the Printhead NozzlesAligning the Printhead Windows 3.1 or Windows for WorkgroupsEnvironment, or by airplane, please turn to Click Start , Settings , PrintersTransporting the Printer Can cause leakage in the ink cartridgesAs soon as possible after the move To avoid damage to the printer Cleaning the PrinterUse only water to moisten the cleaning cloth do Unplug the power cord from the outletMaintenance Control Panel Buttons Power/Reset ButtonControl Panel Control PanelCartridge Change/Clean Button Control panelResume/FF Button Condition Meaning Control Panel Indicator LightsLow Ink Indicators Error LEDControl panel Clearing Paper Misfeeds Troubleshooting5Clearing Paper Jams If the Trailing Edge is AccessibleIf the Trailing Edge is Not Accessible TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Clearing Multi-Page Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Possible Meanings Solutions Problem SolvingTroubleshooting Paper Printer, you must leave it turned on at all times Print is faint or missing Printhead nozzles are blocked Troubleshooting Output tray Gaged High-Capacity Black Printhead option up to 7 ppm Specifications6Printer Specifications Print Speed Color Printhead standardConsumable Life, @ 5% Coverage SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to to change without notice TypefacesPaper Specifications Envelope Specifications Iron-on Transfer Specifications Label SpecificationsTransparency Specifications Card SpecificationsCustomer Support & Service Getting Support and ServiceYour Dealer Customer Support & Service Okidata Customer Support ProfessionalsOkidata Faxable Facts Argentina Brazil Canada ChileColombia Mexico VenezuelaWays to Purchase Replacement PartsTransporting the Printer under Special Conditions Transporting the PrinterTransporting the Printer Transporting the Printer a FCC, IC, CE Statements Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Overnight Exchange Terms AcronymsPhysical Data Emergency First Aid ProceduresMsds No IngredientsHealth Hazard Data Spill Cleanup and DisposalSpecial Precautions Fire and Explosion Hazard DataTrade Secret Ingredient 30-40% For Okijet 2500 Cyan Ink Cartridge P/NMsds Cyan Ink For Okijet 2500 Magenta Ink Cartridge P/N Msds Magenta Ink Trade Secret Ingredient 25-35% For Okijet 2500 Yellow Ink Cartridge P/NMsds Yellow Ink Index Index Star Wheel bar 38-39 Storage box Index