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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Maintaining the Printer
Using the Printer
Chapter
Chapter 3 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus
Chapter 6 Using the Duplexer
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Chapter
Using the 550 Sheet Feeder
Using the Envelope Feeder
Chapter
Appendix A Customer Support and Part Numbers A-1
Chapter 9 Using the Offset Catch Tray
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“About the Printer” on page
Preface
In this Chapter
“Welcome” on page “About this Manual” on page
Overview
Welcome
About this Manual
Scope
Printer Orientation
Chapter 7 Using the 550-Sheet Feeder
Chapter 8 Using the Envelope Feeder
Chapter 9 Using the Offset Catch Tray
Features
About the Printer
Continuous printing of up to 1750 sheets
Available Configuration
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“About this Chapter” on page “Package Contents” on page
Chapter
Getting Started
In this Chapter
About this Chapter
Safety Precautions
Handling the Printer
CD-ROM Contents
Package Contents
Printer Weight and Dimensions
Printer Location Requirements
Space Requirements
Oki B6100 User Guide Printer Location Requirements
Environment
10. Top cover
Parts of the Printer
Provides an alternate method of
feeding paper to the printer
14. Print Cartridge Integrated cartridge
Figure 1-7 Control Panel
19. LED Indicators Show printer status 20. Pushbuttons
18. LCD Display
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Optional Printer Accessories
Paper Path
“Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer” on page
Using the Printer
“About this Chapter” on page “Connecting the Power Cord” on page
“Turning Power On and Off” on page
2-2 Oki B6100 User Guide Connecting the Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord
About this Chapter
Turning Power On and Off
Oki B6100 User Guide Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer
Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer
1. Press the MENU button on the control panel
Parallel Port
22. Press the SELECT button to enter the mode submenu
Apple Mac OS 8.6 and above
USB Port
Microsoft Windows 95b and 95c also known as OSR 2.0, OSR 2.1 and OSR
Microsoft Windows 98 and 98se, ME, 2000, and XP
Use the following procedure to install USB for Windows
Using the USB Port
Installation for Mac OS
USB Resources
Paper and Print Media To Avoid
Selecting Print Media
Correct Paper Storage
White, 32-lb., 8½ x 500 sheets/box
Printer 550 sheets Printer with 550 sheet feeder1100 sheets
Print Media Capacities
Paper Source
Print Media Weight, Type, and Size
Metric Weight
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Loading the Universal Paper Tray
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5. Verify that the paper tray plate has dropped down into the base of the paper tray. If the tray is locked in the up position, pull the lever near the front of the tray to release the plate, or push the paper tray completely into the printer and then remove it
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10. Push the paper tray completely into the printer. Verify that the tray is properly seated
Loading the Front Tray
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In this Chapter
Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus
“About this Chapter” on page “Control Panel Features” on page
Chapter
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About this Chapter
LCD Display
Control Panel Features
When On
LED Indicators
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When Off
Pushbuttons
Oki B6100 User Guide Control Panel Features
Pushbutton Function
Navigating the Control Panel Menus
Figure 1-2 Navigating the Paper Menu
Oki B6100 User Guide Navigating the Control Panel Menus
Menu Paper Menu Copies Copies
Menu Interface Menu Copies Paper Menu Copies
Interface Menu
Menu Structure
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Paper Menu
Paper Menu
Size
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Media Size/Type
Front Tray
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Interface Menu
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USB Setup
Parallel Setup
Delay Out
Delay Out Close
Feed TO
PS Menu
PCL Menu
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Symbol Set
CR Mode
LF Mode
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FF Mode
Print Area
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System Menu
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Reset Toner Life
Job Timeout
setting applies only to PostScript
Jam Recovery
Enhancement
Quality Menu
Summary, Print Test, and Print Fonts
Functions Menu
Face Down, and Toner
Status Menu
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In this Chapter
Maintaining the Printer
“Cleaning the Printer” on page “Moving the Printer” on page
Chapter
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About this Chapter
Replacing the Print Cartridge
Replacing Printer Components
Use the following procedure to replace the print cartridge
8. Close the front cover. Verify that it securely locks into place
Cleaning the Exterior
Cleaning the Printer
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Cleaning the Interior
Moving the Printer a Short Distance
Moving the Printer
Moving the Printer a Long Distance
Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time
“Miscellaneous Problems” on page
Troubleshooting
“About this Chapter” on page 5-2“ “Installation Problems” on page
“Paper Jams” on page “Print Image Quality Problems” on page
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Installation Problems
About this Chapter
Power is frequently
There is no power
Installation Guide
Refer to the Installation Guide
Noise, Smoke, or Smell
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Paper Jam Location
Paper Jams
Error Code
Figure 1-4 Paper Jam Locations and Error Codes
The most common causes of paper jams are
1. Remove any printed pages from the output tray
Clearing an E2 Paper Jam
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4. Remove any jammed or wrinkled paper from the paper tray
5. Remove any jammed paper from the inside of the paper tray well
7. Remove any jammed paper from the inside of the paper tray well
8. Insert each paper tray into the appropriate paper tray well, either on the optional feeder or on the printer
1. Remove any printed sheets from the output tray
Clearing an E3 Paper Jam
5. Lift up on the green lever on the left side of the inside of the printer, and fold the cover toward you. Remove any jammed paper
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Clearing an E4 Jam
6. Return the fuser release levers to their original position
9. Close the rear cover
7. If you removed the duplexer, insert the duplexer into the printer
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3. Remove any jammed paper from the duplex area
Clearing an E7 Paper Jam
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6. Remove any jammed paper from inside the duplexer unit
9. Close the rear cover
2. Remove any jammed paper from the interior of the offset catch tray
Clearing an E6 Paper Jam
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5. Close the rear cover
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Print Image Quality Problems
The print cartridge is old or damaged
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Vertical black
Partial blanks
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Black page
Blank page
Vertical blanks
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Blotchy print
The following characteristics define this print image problem
Other Print Image Quality Problems
Printer Makes Unusual Noises
Miscellaneous Problems
Room Lights Dim or Flicker When Printer Starts
Printer is Inoperative Printer Operates Erratically
Printer is Inoperative
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Printer Operates Erratically
Printer Makes Unusual Noises
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Room Lights Dim or Flicker When Printer Starts
Printer Interferes with Nearby Radio or Television Reception
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Warning Messages Table
Warning Messages and Error Messages
Error Message
Error Messages Table
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Error Message
MAINTENANCE REQ
Oki B6100 User Guide Warning Messages and Error Messages
Error Message
Error Message
Test Page
Printing a Test Page or Configuration Summary
Figure 1-6 Configuration Summary
Configuration Summary
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Oki B6100 User Guide Printing a Test Page or Configuration Summary
Chapter
Using the Duplexer
“Installing the Duplexer” on page “Testing the Duplexer” on page
“Solving Duplexer Problems” on page “Removing the Duplexer” on page
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About the Duplexer
About this Chapter
Major Components of the Duplexer
Figure 6-1 Contents of Duplexer Shipping Box
Installing the Duplexer
Oki B6100 User Guide Installing the Duplexer
Duplexer Installation Sheet
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Use the following procedure to install the duplexer
6. Close the rear cover
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Testing the Duplexer
Interpreting Duplexer Error Codes
Solving Duplexer Problems
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Installation Problems
Clearing Duplex Paper Jams
6. Remove any jammed paper from inside the duplexer unit
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9. Close the rear cover
Inoperative duplexer Erratic operation Unusual noise
Correcting Miscellaneous Duplexer Problems
Inoperative Duplexer
Duplexer Operates Erratically
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Duplex Makes Unusual Noises
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Removing the Duplexer
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5. Close the rear cover
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“Solving 550 Sheet Feeder Problems” on page
Using the 550 Sheet Feeder
“Installing the 550 Sheet Paper Feeders” on page
“Testing the 550 Sheet Feeder” on page
The 550 sheet feeder can be installed in the following configurations
About the 550 Sheet Feeder
About this Chapter
Major Components of the 550 Sheet Feeder
Mounting Pins Universal Paper Tray
Oki B6100 User Guide About the 550 Sheet Feeder
550 Sheet Paper Feeder 3 Thumbscrews
Installing the 550 Sheet Paper Feeders
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Installation Sheet
2. Place the paper feeder on a sturdy, level surface
Installing One Paper Feeder
Use the following procedure to install one paper feeder
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4. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and from the printer
6. Remove the main paper tray from the printer
9. Load paper into the paper tray
Use the following procedure to install two paper feeders
Installing Two Paper Feeders
6. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and from the printer
8. Remove the main paper tray from the printer
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13. Connect the AC power cord to the printer and the AC wall outlet
11. Load paper into the paper trays for both paper feeders
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Paper and Print Media To Avoid
Testing the 550 Sheet Feeder
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Selecting Print Media
Correct Paper Storage
Print Media Weight, Type, and Size
Do not stack partial reams of paper
Loading the A4/Letter/Legal Paper Tray
Loading Print Media
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Solving 550 Sheet Feeder Problems
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Interpreting Paper Feeder Error Messages
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Installation Problems
1. Remove any printed pages from the output tray
Clearing an E2 Paper Jam
Inoperative paper feeder Erratic operation Unusual noise
Correcting Miscellaneous Paper Feeder Problems
Inoperative 550 Sheet Paper Feeder
Feeder Operates Erratically
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Feeder Makes Unusual Noises
Removing the 550 Sheet Feeder
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4. Remove the paper trays from the 550 sheet feeder and the printer
6. Lift the printer to remove it from the feeder
Oki B6100 User Guide Removing the 550 Sheet Feeder
Moving the Printer and 550 Sheet Feeder a Short Distance
Moving the 550 Sheet Feeder
Moving the Printer and 550 Sheet Feeder a Long Distance
“Solving Envelope Feeder Problems” on page
Using the Envelope Feeder
“Installing the Envelope Feeder” on page
“Testing the Envelope Feeder” on page “Selecting Print Media” on page
About this Chapter
About the Envelope Feeder
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Oki B6100 User Guide Installing the Envelope Feeder
Installing the Envelope Feeder
Installation Sheet
Use the following procedure to install the option
3. Pull on the recessed area on the front of the printer to open the front tray
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Oki B6100 User Guide Testing the Envelope Feeder
Testing the Envelope Feeder
Paper and Print Media To Avoid
Selecting Print Media
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Maximum Capacity
Print Media Weight, Type, and Size
Correct Paper Storage
Type of Envelope or Postcard
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Loading the Envelope Feeder
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3. Lower the paper holder
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Solving Envelope Feeder Problems
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Envelopes Become Creased when Printing
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Correcting Miscellaneous Envelope Feeder Problems
Interpreting Envelope Feeder Error Messages
Inoperative envelope feeder Erratic operation Unusual noise
Inoperative Envelope Feeder
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The following characteristics define this envelope feeder problem
Envelope Feeder Makes Unusual Noises
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Cleaning the Exterior of the Envelope Feeder
Maintaining the Envelope Feeder
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“Solving Offset Catch Tray Problems” on page
Using the Offset Catch Tray
“Installing the Offset Catch Tray” on page
“Testing the Offset Catch Tray” on page
About this Chapter
About the Offset Catch Tray
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Figure 1-2 Offset Catch Tray Major Components
Major Components of the Offset Catch Tray
1. Paper Guide 2. Output Tray 3. Paper Stop 4. Fitting
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Installing the Offset Catch Tray
Use the following procedure to install the offset catch tray
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9. Pull the tray 1 all the way out and lift the paper stop
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7. Close the rear cover
8. Lift up the paper guide and open the offset tray
12. Check the display to make sure the printer is ready for printing
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Testing the Offset Catch Tray
Interpreting Offset Catch Tray Error Messages
Solving Offset Catch Tray Problems
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Installation Problems
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Clearing an Offset Catch Tray Paper Jam
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5. Close the rear cover
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Inoperative offset catch tray Erratic operation Unusual noise
Correcting Miscellaneous Offset Catch Tray Problems
Inoperative Offset Catch Tray
Offset Catch Tray Operates Erratically
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Offset Catch Tray will not Offset
Offset Catch Tray Makes Unusual Noises
Cleaning the Exterior of the Offset Catch Tray
Maintaining the Offset Catch Tray
Moving the Offset Catch Tray a Short Distance
Moving the Offset Catch Tray
Moving the Offset Catch Tray a Long Distance
2. Push the paper stop into the output tray
Removing the Offset Catch Tray
Use the following procedure to remove the offset catch tray
1. Pull the output tray all the way out and lower the paper stop
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8. Close the rear cover of the printer
7. Replace the top cover of the printer
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In this Chapter
Appendix A
Customer Support and Part Numbers
“Service and Support” on page A-3 “Service Centers” on page A-4
About this Chapter
Oki Data on the Internet
Your Gateway to OKI Products and Services
Your Personal Solutions Center
United States and Canada
Service and Support
Telephone Support United States and Canada
United States
Service Centers
Oki Data Contact Locations
Authorized Service Providers
Options
Oki Part Numbers
Printers
Consumables
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