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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. OKIDATA assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. OKIDATA also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it. Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by

OKIDATA.

Copyright 1998 by OKIDATA. All rights reserved.

First edition, December, 1998.

Written and produced by the OKIDATA Publications Services Dept.

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OKIDATA

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Contents Okipage Training and Publications Department Bishops Gate Boulevard Mount Laurel, New JerseySafety Instructions IiiPage Page OKI Extend OKI On-SiteTableofContents Service and Support ViiiManual paper feed tray Power switch Paper tray gauge Page Okipage 12i User’s Guide ConsumablesOptions Checking the Contents Selecting a Location for Your PrinterRemoving Operator Panel Protective Film Setting Up Your PrinterRemove the Image Drum Protective Paper Installing Toner Using Legal Size Paper Loading PaperRear Paper Exit Paper Exit OptionsTop Paper Exit Choosing PaperInterfacing with your Computer Connecting the CableAttaching the Power Cord Parallel InterfacePrinting a Font Changing the Display LanguagePrinting a Demo No CD-ROM Drive? Printer SoftwarePrinter Drivers Standard Driver vs. Advanced DriverWindows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Installing the DriverStatus Monitor Windows Installing the Status MonitorInstalling the Standard Driver and the Status Monitor License Agreement appears. Click YesHighlight Unlisted or Updated Printer. Click Install Using the Status MonitorInstalling the Advanced Driver Okipage 12iPCLXL advanced driver appears. Click OKWindows 95, Windows 98, and NT Uninstall Printer SoftwareUsing the Operator Panel WindowsInterfacing Macintosh InstallationInstalling the PostScript Driver Reactivating the PrinterInstalling Screen Fonts Ready Light Using the Front Operator PanelPaper Size Indicator LCD Display WindowOperating Your Printer Button FunctionsOperating Your Printer Using the Printer MenuResetting the Menu Sub MenusCategory Items Options Default SettingLevel 1 Menu Default SettingCOM-10 Monarch DL EnvelopeCategory Items OptionsOperating Your Printer Level 1 Menu Following Categories are Dependent on EmulationLAYOUT1 Fonts & Symbols IBM Condense Level 1 Menu Operating Your Printer Following Categories are Common to ALL Emulations Level 2 Menu 600 DPI*, 300 DPIOperating Your Printer Level 2 Menu SEC OFF Prprotek GOOD, BETTER*, BestClearable Warnings Error Report Parallel I/F RS232C Serial Databits BITS*, 7 Bits Parity NONE*, EVEN, ODD MIN Busy Maintenance Menu Categor y Options FunctionEnhancing Print Quality Using Special Print MediaPrinting a Special Document Level 1 MenuPrinting Envelopes Selecting EnvelopesGuidelines for Transparencies and Labels Using Recycled Print MediaPrinting Transparencies and Adhesive Labels Replacing The Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge LifeReplacing the Image Drum Cartridge Printer MaintenanceCleaning the LED Array Image Drum Cartridge LifeFrom the status monitor Printing a CleaningFrom the front operator panel Tray n Feed JAM or Paper Exit JAM top bin Clearing Paper JamsTray n Input JAM Problem Solving Paper Exit JAM rear trayMessage CPYnn Printer MessagesSystem Status Message Maintenance Menu ModeCleaning/Maintenance ActionPaper Errors Manual Paper Feed RequestInterface Errors Print Quality ProblemsController Errors Message Error nnSolution SymptomProblem Software Problems Software is attempting to print beyond the printer’s Hardware Problems Okidata Customer Support Center Okidata Customer Service RepresentativesYour Dealer Faxable Facts Service and SupportWarranty Service Purchasing SuppliesOkidataServiceCenterLocations Limited Warranty OvernightExchange Index Index Type 5 Toner Health Hazard Data