Contents | ALFA 20DX specs

Contents

Chapter 1: Setting Up	1
Select a Suitable Location	1
Unpack	1
Your printer	1
The accessories	1
Check the contents	1
Getting to Know Your Printer	2
Front View	2
Rear View	2
Prepare the Image Drum	3
Install the Toner	4
Load Paper	5
Paper Specifications	5
Weight	5
Usable Types	5
Finish	5
Composition	5
Letterhead Stationary/Preprinted Forms ...	5
Paper Feed Paths	5
Load the Paper Tray	6
The Paper Tray Gauge	6
Storing Paper	7
Select a Paper Exit Path	7
Top Paper Exit	8
Rear Paper Exit	8

Connect to Your Computer	9
Parallel Connection	9
Attach the Parallel Cable	9
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface	9
Bi-Directional Parallel Mode	9
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments	10
Serial Connection: RS232-C	11
Attach the Serial Cable	11
RS232-C Serial Interface	11
Serial Mode	11
Serial Interface Pin Assignments	11
Connect to Power	12
Check the Menu: Model 20DX Only	12
Print the Demo Page	12
Install the Printer Software	12
Chapter 2: The Control Panel	13
Select the Display Language	13
Control Panel Lights	13
Paper Size Indicator	13
Control Panel Button Functions	14
Button Function Summary	14

Chapter 3: The Printer Menus	15
Selecting Printer Features Using Your
Software	15
Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer
Driver	15
Selecting Printer Features Using the Printer
Main Menus	15
Printing the Main Menus	15
How to Use the Main Menus	15
Quick Access Menus	16
Using the Level-1 Menu	16
Level-1 Menu Settings	17
Level-1 Menu Selections for IBM PPR III
XL & EPSON FX Emulations	20
Using the Level-2 Menu	21
Level-2 Menu Settings	21
The User Maintenance Menu	24
Summary of Maintenance Menu
Categories:	24
Maintenance Menu Settings	24

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ALFA 20DX manual Contents

Contents

Okidata Okidata Publications Department Contents Duplex Printing English-iii Important Safety Instructions For more information Warranty Enhancement ProgramsOKI Extend OKI On-Site English-v FCC/IC/CE Statements FCC/IC/CE Unpack Setting UpCheck the contents Select a Suitable Location Front View Getting to Know Your Printer Prepare the Image Drum Setting Up Install the Toner Paper Specifications Load PaperPaper Feed Paths Paper Tray Gauge Load the Paper Tray Select a Paper Exit Path Storing Paper Rear Paper Exit Top Paper Exit Attach the Parallel Cable Bi-Directional Parallel ModeConnect to Your Computer Parallel Connection ECP Parallel Interface Pin Assignments RS232-C Serial Interface Serial ModeSerial Connection RS232-C Attach the Serial Cable Print the Demo Connect to PowerInstall the Printer Software Check the Menu Model 20DX Only Control Panel Lights Paper Size IndicatorControl Panel Select the Display Language Button Function Summary Control Panel Button Functions Printer Menus Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer DriverSelecting Printer Features Using the Printer Main Menus How to Use the Main Menus Using the Level-1 Menu Quick Access Menus Level-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 Maintenance Menu Settings Summary of Maintenance Menu Categories DUP ADJ Page Front Feeder English-27Envelopes Using the Front Feeder to Print Multiple Pieces of Media Front Feeder Setting up Manual Feed for Standard Weight PaperFront Feeder Printing Individual Pieces Manual Feed Manual Feed Standard Paper Manual Feed Envelopes Setting up to Print an Envelope Manual Feed Labels Setting up to Print Labels Manual Feed Transparencies Setting up to Print a Transparency Heavy Card Stock Specifications Setting up to Print Heavy StockManual Feed Heavy Card Stock Printer goes off-line Using the Automatic Tray Switch Feature Duplex Printing Windows Duplex PrintingPortrait Versus Landscape Duplex Printing Windows NT Click Print on Both Sides Duplex Printing Click Start, Settings, PrintersClick Document Defaults Click Properties Summary of Available Fonts FontsAvailable Fonts Printing a Sample of Resident Fonts Garamond 61 Symbol Sets CG Omega 61 Symbol SetsUnivers Condensed 61 Symbol Sets Antique Olive 61 Symbol Sets Adobe PostScript Fonts Option Using Bar Code FontsSymbol Sets Selecting FontsPage Accessories Optional Paper Handling AccessoriesAdditional Options Simm Configurations Expanded Memory SIMMsMB P/N Image Drum Type 7 P/N MaintenanceGeneral Consumables Information Toner Cartridge Type 7 P/N Replacing the Toner Cartridge P/N Maintenance Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge P/N Precautions Displays Generating a Drum Cleaning Cleaning the LED Array English-49 Problem SolvingPaper Jams Paper Jam Messages Why Paper Jams Occur Clearing Paper JamsClearing a Paper Input Jam Clearing a Paper Feed Jam Problem Solving Clearing a Duplex Feeder Open Jam Clearing Duplex Feeder Paper JamsClearing a Paper Exit Jam Clearing Duplex Feeder Input Jams Clearing Duplex Feeder Jams 1 Clearing Duplex Feeder Jam Printer Display Messages Message Error Message Paper OUT Message OFF-LINE Blank sheets printed Print Quality ProblemsMessage Reset Message Printing An oblong area of faint print appears on each Has gray backgroundPrints all black Has repeating marks Bold characters and dark lines are smeared Faded print after installationPrint is smeared or blotched Printed page is light or blurred Level-1 Menu Adjusting Print QualitySoftware Problems Maintenance Menu Graphics won’t position properly Strange symbols appear during normal printingLast page of document is not printed First line on page won’t print Odors Hardware Problems How to Get Service Appendix a Service & Support Ways to Purchase Okidata Service CentersPurchasing Supplies Internet Environmental Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Paper Handling Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Power Appendix 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 Chile United StatesCanada Argentina Okipage 20 Toner Material Safety Data Sheet Reactivity Data Spill Cleanup and DisposalSpecial Precautions Health Hazard Data English-75 Index IBM Proprinter emulation 65-66 IndexPage