Oki 12i manual Using Special Print Media, Printing a Special Document, Enhancing Print Quality

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Operating Your Printer 2

Using Special Print Media

Use manual feed to print:

Envelopes

Labels

Transparencies

A special document not loaded in the paper tray, like a single letterhead page

Paper heavier than 28 lbs.

Printing a Special Document

If you have plain paper loaded in the paper tray and you want to print one letterhead page or special document, do the following:

1.Set manual feed and paper size in your software.

2.Pull down the manual feed tray.

3. Adjust the paper guides.

4.Insert the sheet (letterhead: top edge in first, facing up) until the printer grips it.

5. Issue the print command in your software.

Enhancing Print Quality

To enhance print quality when printing on different types of media, you can adjust the following settings in the printer Menus:

Level 1 Menu

Media Type - Adjust for paper thickness

Level 2 Menu

Print Mode - Select dots per inch Darkness Control - Adjust print density

Toner Saving - Select proof copy quality to conserve toner

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OKIPAGE 12i User’s Guide

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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 Consumables OptionsOkipage 12i User’s Guide Checking the Contents Selecting a Location for Your PrinterSetting Up Your Printer Remove the Image Drum Protective PaperRemoving Operator Panel Protective Film 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 InterfaceChanging the Display Language Printing a DemoPrinting a Font No CD-ROM Drive? Printer SoftwarePrinter Drivers Standard Driver vs. Advanced DriverInstalling the Driver Status MonitorWindows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 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 MenusDefault Setting Level 1 MenuCategory Items Options 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 EnvelopesUsing Recycled Print Media Printing Transparencies and Adhesive LabelsGuidelines for Transparencies and Labels Replacing The Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge LifeReplacing the Image Drum Cartridge Printer MaintenanceCleaning the LED Array Image Drum Cartridge LifePrinting a Cleaning From the front operator panelFrom the status monitor Clearing Paper Jams Tray n Input JAMTray n Feed JAM or Paper Exit JAM top bin Problem Solving Paper Exit JAM rear trayPrinter Messages System StatusMessage CPYnn Message Maintenance Menu ModeCleaning/Maintenance ActionPaper Errors Manual Paper Feed RequestInterface Errors Print Quality ProblemsController Errors Message Error nnSymptom ProblemSolution Software Problems Software is attempting to print beyond the printer’s Hardware Problems Okidata Customer Service Representatives Your DealerOkidata Customer Support Center Faxable Facts Service and SupportWarranty Service Purchasing SuppliesOkidataServiceCenterLocations Limited Warranty OvernightExchange Index Index Type 5 Toner Health Hazard Data