Oki 2500 manual Cleaning the Printhead Nozzles, Aligning the Printhead, Open the Control Panel

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3 Maintenance

10.Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button. The printer prepares the printhead for printing.

Cleaning the Printhead Nozzles

To clean the printhead nozzles

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded.

2.Press and hold the Cartridge Change/Clean button for two seconds.

3.Print the Test page (turn the printer off, then press the

Resume/FF button while turning it back on). If the Test page shows nozzles not firing, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Aligning the Printhead

In Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11:

1.Open the Control Panel.

2.Click the Printers icon, then click Setup.

3.Click the Printer tab.

4.Click Align, then Yes. The test page prints.

5.Click the number which corresponds to the straightest set of vertical lines on the test page.

6.Click Align.

The test page prints.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the straightest set of lines corresponds to 0.

8.Click Done and exit back out.

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Contents Okijet Year 2000 Compliance Conventions Used in This GuideContents Contents Important Safety Instructions IiiAvailable in the U.S. and Canada only Important Safety InformationFor more information Setup Okijet 2500 FeaturesSetup Select a LocationUnpack the Printer Remove the Packing MaterialGetting to Know Your Printer Back ViewFront View Control PanelConnect to Power Connect to the ComputerEyes or mouth Keep the printhead and ink cartridges outReach of children. Do not get the ink near your Be careful not to touch the printhead nozzles when Do not force the ink cartridges into the printhead Install the Printhead Storage Box See for additional specifi- cations on print media Usable Print MediaBe sure to select Recommended Print Media Load PaperSetup Print the Demo Software License Agreement appears Installation on WindowsPrinting2 Select Settings → Printers PrintingTo run the Win 3.1x Electronic Registration utility To load the Electronic Registration utilityControl Software On-Line HelpWorkgroups 3.11 Applications Printing from Windows 95 ApplicationsChecking Printer Settings To Open the OKI Okijet 2500 Printer Setup Dialog BoxFrom Windows 3.1x Control Panel WindowsCanceling or Pausing a Print Job Printing from DOS ApplicationsWindows See your software documentation forInstalling the DOS Control Panel Printing on Special MediaOkijet 2500 DOS Control Panel EnvelopesPrinting Banners Other MediaMaintenance3 Replacing/Swapping the PrintheadMaintenance Not installed in the printerReplacing the Ink Cartridges Printhead can become contaminatedMaintenance Do not force the ink cartridge into the printhead Cleaning the Printhead Nozzles Aligning the PrintheadWindows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups Open the Control PanelClick Start , Settings , Printers Transporting the PrinterCan cause leakage in the ink cartridges Environment, or by airplane, please turn toAs soon as possible after the move Cleaning the Printer Use only water to moisten the cleaning cloth doUnplug the power cord from the outlet To avoid damage to the printerMaintenance Power/Reset Button Control PanelControl Panel Control Panel ButtonsResume/FF Button Cartridge Change/Clean ButtonControl panel Control Panel Indicator Lights Low Ink IndicatorsError LED Condition MeaningControl panel Troubleshooting5 Clearing Paper MisfeedsIf the Trailing Edge is Accessible If the Trailing Edge is Not AccessibleTroubleshooting Clearing Paper JamsTroubleshooting Clearing Multi-Page Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Solving Problem Possible Meanings SolutionsTroubleshooting Paper Printer, you must leave it turned on at all times Print is faint or missing Printhead nozzles are blocked Troubleshooting Output tray Gaged Specifications6 Printer SpecificationsPrint Speed Color Printhead standard High-Capacity Black Printhead option up to 7 ppmSpecifications Specifications are subject to to change without noticeTypefaces Consumable Life, @ 5% CoveragePaper Specifications Envelope Specifications Label Specifications Transparency SpecificationsCard Specifications Iron-on Transfer SpecificationsYour Dealer Customer Support & ServiceGetting Support and Service Okidata Faxable Facts Customer Support & ServiceOkidata Customer Support Professionals Canada Chile Colombia MexicoVenezuela Argentina BrazilReplacement Parts Ways to PurchaseTransporting the Printer Transporting the Printer under Special ConditionsTransporting the Printer Transporting the Printer a FCC, IC, CE Statements Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Overnight Exchange Acronyms TermsEmergency First Aid Procedures Msds NoIngredients Physical DataSpill Cleanup and Disposal Special PrecautionsFire and Explosion Hazard Data Health Hazard DataFor Okijet 2500 Cyan Ink Cartridge P/N Trade Secret Ingredient 30-40%Msds Cyan Ink For Okijet 2500 Magenta Ink Cartridge P/N Msds Magenta Ink For Okijet 2500 Yellow Ink Cartridge P/N Trade Secret Ingredient 25-35%Msds Yellow Ink Index Index Star Wheel bar 38-39 Storage box Index