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Print Media
Printer Driver Media Weight Settings
Print Media Sizes
English Media
Metric Media
Print Media Specifications
Print Media Specifications: Tray 1
Paper
Transparencies
Print Media Specifications: Multi-Purpose Tray
Print Media Specifications: Duplex Unit
Print Media Specifications: Auxiliary Trays
Print Media Specifications: High Capacity Feeder
Long Edge versus Short Edge
Paper
Standard Paper
Recommended Standard Paper
Standard Paper Specifications
Standard Paper Print Path
Matte Photo Paper
Matte Photo Paper Specifications
Matte Photo Paper Print Path
Recycled Paper
Recommended (Letter Size)
Recycled Paper Specifications
Recycled Paper Print Path
Storing Paper
Transparencies
Recommended Transparencies
Transparency Print Path
Driver Settings: Individual Print Jobs
Menu Settings: Transparencies as the Default
Printing Transparencies
Printing Transparencies Using the Windows PCL Driver
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Printing Transparencies Using the Windows PostScript Driver
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Printing Transparencies Using the Macintosh
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Labels
Label Recommendations
Label Print Path
Label Specifications
Driver Settings: Individual Print Jobs
Menu Settings: Labels as the Default for the Multi-Purpose Tray
Printing Labels
Printing Labels Using the Windows PCL Driver
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Printing Labels Using the Windows Postscript Driver
Printing Labels Using the Macintosh
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Thick Paper (Index, Cards)
Recommended Thick Papers
Letter Size
Tabloid Size
Thick Paper Specifications
Weight
Sizes
Thick Paper Print Path
Thick Paper Driver Settings: Individual Print Jobs
Menu Settings: Thick Paper as the Default
Printing Thick Paper
Printing Thick Paper Using the Windows PCL Driver
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Printing Thick Paper Using the Windows Postscript Driver
Printing Thick Paper Using the Macintosh
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Envelopes
Envelope Recommendations
Yes!
No!
Envelope Print Path
Envelope Driver Settings: Individual Print Jobs
Menu Settings: Envelopes as the Default
Printing Envelopes
Printing Envelopes Using the Windows PCL Driver
Return Address
Printing Envelopes Using the Windows PostScript Driver
Return Address
Printing Envelopes Using the Macintosh
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Loading Print Media
Loading Print Media in Tray 1, Auxiliary Trays & High Capacity Feeder
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Paper Full Mark
Loading Print Media in the Multi-Purpose Tray
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Print Paths
Feed Paths
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Tray 1
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Multi-Purpose Tray
Auxiliary Trays (Optional)
High Capacity Feeder (HCF)
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Automatic Tray Switching
To turn automatic tray switching off:
Changing The Default Feed Path
Changing the Default Feed Path: Windows 2000
Changing the Default Feed Path: Windows Me
Changing the Default Feed Path: Windows 98 & 95
Changing the Default Feed Path: Windows NT 4.0
Changing the Default Feed Path: Macintosh
Changing the Default Feed Path in the Printer Menu
Exit Paths
Top Exit Path
Straight-Through Exit Path
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Changing the Default Exit Path
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Changing Media Settings in the Menu
Changing Media Settings in the Menu: Tray 1
Other Print Media (Non-Transparencies)
Changing Media Settings in the Menu: Multi-Purpose (MP) Tray
Transparencies
Other Print Media (Non-Transparencies)
Changing Media Weight in the Menu: Auxiliary Trays
Changing Media Weight in the Menu: High Capacity Feeder
Printable Area
Printable Area: PCL
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A4
A5
A6
B4
B5
Monarch
Com-9
Com-10
DL
C4
C5
Printable Area: PostScript
Letter
Legal 13"
Legal 13.5"
Legal 14"
Tabloid
Tabloid Extra
Executive
A3
A3 Nobi
A3Wide
A4
A5
A6
B4
B5
Monarch
Com-9
Com-10
DL
C4
C5
Control Panel Description & Walk-up Functions
Description
Control Panel Buttons
Menu Button
ON LINE Button
ITEM + Button
ITEM - Button
VALUE + Button
VALUE - Button
SELECT Button
CANCEL Button
Control Panel Lights
READY Light
ATTENTION Light
Walk-up Functions
Printing a Demo Page
Printing a PCL Font List
Printing a PostScript Typeface List
Printing Out the MenuMap (List of Current Menu Settings)
Printing Confidential (Secure) Documents
Printing a Confidential Document
Deleting a Confidential Document before Printing It
Printing the File List
Setting the Color Balance
Setting Power Save Mode (Time to Print)
Setting the Power Save Interval
Disabling/Enabling Power Save
Setting a Specific Emulation
Turning the Duplex Unit On in the Menu
Control Panel Display Language
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Printer Menus
How to Use the Menu
Resetting the Printer's Menu to the Factory Defaults
Printer Menu Entries (in alphabetical sequence)
Color Menu
Process Mode
Disk Maintenance Menu
Information Menu
Print Menu Map
Print File List
Print PCL Font
Print PS Font
Print Demo
Maintenance Menu
EEPROM Reset
Power Save
Paper Black Setting
Paper Color Setting
Media Menu
TRAY1 MEDIATYPE
TRAY1 MEDIAWEIGHT TRAY2 MEDIAWEIGHT TRAY3 MEDIAWEIGHT TRAY4 MEDIAWEIGHT TRAY5 MEDIAWEIGHT
MP TRAY PAPERSIZE
MP TRAY MEDIATYPE
MP TRAY MEDIAWEIGHT
Memory Menu
RECEIVE BUFF SIZE
RESOURCE SAVE
FLASH INITIALIZE
PS FLASH RESIZE
Network Menu
TCP/IP
NETWARE
ETHERTALK
NETBEUI
FRAME TYPE
Parallel Menu
PARALLEL
BI-DIRECTION
ECP
ACK WIDTH
PCL Emulation Menu
FONT SOURCE
FONT No.
FONT PITCH
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Print Menu
COPIES
DUPLEX
BINDING
JOB OFFSET
PAPER FEED
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LINE PER PAGE
EDIT SIZE
System Adjust Menu
X ADJUST
Y ADJUST
DUPLEX X ADJUST
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PCL TRAY4 ID#
PCL TRAY5 ID#
PCL MP TRAY ID#
HEX DUMP
System Configuration Menu
POWER SAVE DELAY TIME
PERSONALITY
CONTROL-T
CLEARABLE WARNING
AUTO CONTINUE
Usage Menu
TOTAL PAGE COUNT
TRAY1 PAGE COUNT TRAY2 PAGE COUNT TRAY3 PAGE COUNT TRAY4 PAGE COUNT TRAY5 PAGE COUNT
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CYAN TONER
MAGENTA TONER
YELLOW TONER
USB Menu
USB
SOFT RESET
Using Print Features
(see also Proof & Print, Secure Documents and Overlays)
Macintosh
Collating: Macintosh
General Information
Custom Page Sizes: Macintosh
General Information
Creating & Saving a Custom Page Size: Macintosh
Printing Using a Custom Page Size: Macintosh
Modifying a Custom Page Size: Macintosh
Deleting a Custom Page Size: Macintosh
Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides): Macintosh
General Information
Duplex Printing from a Software Application: Macintosh
Setting Duplex Printing as the Printer Default: Macintosh
N-Up (Multiple Pages on One Sheet): Macintosh
N-Up Printing: Macintosh
Print Resolution: Macintosh
Setting the Print Resolution: Macintosh
Windows 2000
Collating: Windows 2000
General Information
Collating: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Collating: Windows 2000 PostScript Driver
Custom Page Sizes: Windows 2000
General Information
Custom Page Sizes: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
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Custom Page Sizes: Windows 2000 PostScript Driver
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Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides): Windows 2000
Duplex Printing from a Software Application: Windows 2000
Duplex Printing as the Printer Default: Windows 2000
N-Up: Windows 2000
General Information
N-Up Printing: Windows 2000 PCL
N-Up Printing: Windows 2000 PS
Print Resolution: Windows 2000
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows 2000 PostScript Driver
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows 2000 PostScript Driver
Watermarks: Windows 2000
General Information
Creating & Storing a Watermark: Windows 2000 PCL
Printing Using a Watermark: Windows 2000 PCL
Modifying a Watermark: Windows 2000 PCL
Deleting a Watermark: Windows 2000 PCL
Fit to Page: Windows 2000, PCL Only
Using Fit to Page:
Windows Me
Booklets (Signature Printing): Windows Me PCL Driver
Booklets, Individual Print Jobs: Windows Me PCL
Setting Booklets as the Printer Default: Windows Me PCL
Collating: Windows Me
General Information
Collating: Windows Me PCL Driver
Collating: Windows Me PostScript Driver
Custom Page Sizes: Windows Me
General Information
Custom Page Sizes: Windows Me PCL Driver
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Custom Page Sizes: Windows Me PostScript Driver
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Duplex Printing (Printing on Both Sides): Windows Me
Duplex Printing from a Software Application: Windows Me
Duplex Printing Set as Default: Windows Me
N-Up: Windows Me
General Information
N-Up Printing: Windows Me PCL
N-Up Printing: Windows Me PS
Print Resolution: Windows Me
General Information
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows Me PCL
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows Me PCL
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows Me PS
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows Me PS
Watermarks: Windows Me
General Information
Watermarks: Windows Me PCL
Watermarks: Windows Me PS
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Windows 98 & 95
Booklets (Signature Printing): Windows 98/95 PCL Driver
Booklets, Individual Print Jobs: Windows 98 & 95 PCL
Setting Booklets as the Printer Default: Windows 98 & 95 PCL
Collating: Windows 98 & 95
General Information
Collating: Windows 98/95 PCL Driver
Collating: Windows 98/95Post Script Driver
Custom Page Sizes: Windows 98 & 95
General Information
Custom Page Sizes: Windows 98/95 PCL Driver
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Custom Page Sizes: Windows 98/95 PostScript Driver
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Duplex Printing: Windows 98/95
Duplex Printing from a Software Application: Windows 98/95
Setting Duplex Printing as the Default: Windows 98/95
Fit to Page: Windows 98/95, PCL Only
Using Fit to Page:
N-Up: Windows 98 & 95
N-Up Printing: Windows 98/95 PCL Driver
N-Up Printing: Windows 98/95 PostScript Driver
Print Resolution: Windows 98 & 95
General Information
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
Watermarks: Windows 98 & 95
General Information
Watermarks: Windows 98/95 PCL Driver
Watermarks: Windows 98/95 PostScript Driver
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Windows NT 4.0
Booklets (Signature Printing): Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Booklets, Individual Print Jobs: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Setting Booklets as the Printer Default: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Collating: Windows NT 4.0
General Information
Collating: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Collating: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
Custom Page Sizes: Windows NT 4.0
General Information
Custom Page Sizes: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
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Custom Page Sizes: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
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Duplex Printing: Windows NT 4.0
General Information
Duplex Printing from a Software Application: Windows NT 4.0
Duplex Printing as the Default: Windows NT 4.0
Fit to Page: Windows NT 4.0, PCL Only
N-Up: Windows NT 4.0
General Information
N-Up Printing: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
N-Up Printing: Windows NT 4.0 PS
Print Resolution: Windows NT 4.0
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Setting the Default Print Resolution: Windows NT 4.0 PS
Changing the Resolution for a Print Job: Windows NT 4.0 PS
Watermarks: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
General Information
Creating Watermarks: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Printing Using a Watermark: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Modifying a Watermark: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Deleting a Watermark: Windows NT 4.0 PCL
Proof & Print
General Information
Proof & Print: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Printing a Document Using Proof & Print
Print the Remaining Copies
To Delete a Proof & Print Document before Printing the Remaining Copies
Proof & Print: Windows Me
Proof & Print: Windows Me PCL Driver
Proof & Print: Windows Me PostScript Driver
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Proof & Print: Windows 98 & 95
Proof & Print: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Proof & Print: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
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Proof & Print: Windows NT 4.0
Proof & Print: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Proof & Print: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
Printing the Remaining Copies
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Secure Documents
General Information
To use Secure Printing:
Secure (Confidential) Documents: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Send a Confidential Document to the Printer
Print out a Confidential Document
To Delete a Confidential Document before Printing It
Secure (Confidential) Documents: Windows Me
Confidential Documents: Windows Me PCL Driver
Confidential Documents: Windows Me PostScript Driver
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Secure (Confidential) Documents: Windows 98 & 95
Confidential Documents: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Confidential Documents: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
Printing the Confidential Document
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Secure (Confidential) Documents: Windows NT 4.0
Confidential Documents: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Confidential Documents: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
Printing the Confidential Document
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Overlays (Forms)
General Information
Printing with Overlays: Windows 2000
Defining Overlays: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Printing Using Overlays: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Editing Defined Overlays: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Deleting Defined Overlays: Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Printing with Overlays: Windows Me
Defining Overlays: Windows Me PCL Driver
Printing Overlays: Windows Me PCL Driver
Editing Defined Overlays: Windows Me PCL Driver
Deleting Defined Overlays: Windows Me PCL Driver
Defining Overlays: Windows Me PostScript Driver
Set up an Overlay Group:
Finish
Printing Using Overlays: Windows Me PostScript Driver
Editing Defined Overlays: Windows Me PostScript Driver
Deleting Defined Overlays: Windows Me PostScript Driver
Printing with Overlays: Windows 98 & 95
Defining Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Printing Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Editing Defined Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Deleting Defined Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Defining Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
Set up an Overlay Group:
Finish
Printing Using Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
Editing Defined Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
Deleting Defined Overlays: Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
Printing with Overlays: Windows NT 4.0
Defining Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Printing Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Editing Defined Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Deleting Defined Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Defining Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
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Printing Using Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
Editing Defined Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
Deleting Defined Overlays: Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
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OKI Storage Device Manager (SDM)
OKI SDM: General Information
OKI SDM Functions
OKI SDM Administration
Passwords
The Spooler
Administrative Functions
Opening OKI Storage Device Manager
OKI SDM: Setting Up an Administrative Password
OKI SDM: PostScript Forms
Creating & Downloading a PostScript Project
Create the Forms
Create a New Project
Add Files to the Project
Check the Location for Storing the Files in the Printer's Memory
Save the Project and Download it to the Printer
Test Printing a PostScript Form
PCL Macros (Forms)
Creating & Downloading a PCL Project
1. Create the Forms
2. Create a New Project
3. Convert the Files to Binary (.bin) Format
4. Add the .bin Files to the Project
5. Check the .bin File Settings and Save the Project
6. Download the Project to the Printer
Downloading a Printer Job Language (.pjl) Command File to the Printer
Test Printing a PCL Macro
Using the Spooler
To Open the Spooler:
To Delete Files:
Deleting a Form
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Problem Solving
Paper Jams
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Hardware Problems
Paper Problems
Printing Problems
Print Quality Problems
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Error Display Messages
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Status Display Messages
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Problem Solving: Macintosh Systems
Problem Solving: Windows Systems
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Maintenance
Toner Cartridges
Replacing the Toner Cartridges
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Port
Tube
Toner Cartridge Life
Image Drums
Replacing Image Drums
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Port Tube
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Image Drum Precautions
Image Drum Life
Cleaning the LED Arrays
When to Clean the LED Arrays
To clean the LED arrays:
Replacing the Fuser Unit
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Replacing the Transfer Belt
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Setting the Color Registration
Initiating the Auto Registration Manually
To Set the Color Registration Manually:
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Working with Color
Glossary
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Additive versus Subtractive
Additive Primaries
Subtractive Primaries
Color Adjustments
Color Adjustment Using the Software Application
Changing the Lightness & Saturation Settings in the OKI PCL Driver
Color Perception
Reflected Light
Transmitted Light
Emitted Light
Color Registration
Color Wheel
Dithering & Halftones
Dithering
Halftoning
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Visible Light
White Light
Black Light
Perceived Light
Neutral Colors
Primary & Secondary Colors
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Problems Using Color
Specifying Color
The HSL Model
The RGB Model
Using the Color Swatch Utility
Accessing the Color Swatches in the Windows 95 PCL Driver
Windows ICM (Image Color Matching)
ICM: Windows 2000
Activating the ICM Files in the Windows 2000 PCL Driver
Activating the OKI ICM Files in the Windows 2000 PostScript Driver
ICM: Windows Me/98/95
Activating the OKI ICM Files in the Windows Me/98/95 PCL Driver
Activating the OKI ICM Files in the Windows Me/98/95 PostScript Driver
Color Management
Color Management Systems
Effects of Paper
Potential Problems with Color: Plan, plan, plan!
Experiment for Best Results
Color Management: Macintosh
Color Management: Windows 2000
Windows 2000 PCL Driver
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ICM: Windows 2000 PostScript Driver
Color Management: Windows Me
ICM: Windows Me PCL Driver
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Windows Me PostScript Driver
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Color Management: Windows 98 & 95
Windows 98 & 95 PCL Driver
Windows 98 & 95 PostScript Driver
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Color Management: Windows NT 4.0
Windows NT 4.0 PCL Driver
Windows NT 4.0 PostScript Driver
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Specifications
General Specifications
Print Method
Print Speed
Print Resolution
Electrical Specifications
Physical Specifications
Interface Specifications
How Digital LED Technology Works
Digital LED vs Laser Technology
Advantages of digital LED technology
The Electrophotographic Process
Step 1: Charging
Step 2: Exposure
In Summary
Service & Support
For the Latest Information
Support: U.S. & Canada
Via the Internet
www.okidata.com
Via Your Oki Data Dealer
Via Oki Data Customer Service, U.S. & Canada Only, 24/7:
Call 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282)
The Information System Automated Attendant
The Oki Data Customer Support Team
Service Information: U.S. & Canada
To Locate a Service Dealer
Repair under Warranty
Repairs after Your Warranty Expires
OKI Regional Service Depots:
Oki Data Service Depot Information: U.S. & Canada
Repacking the Printer for Shipment
Prepare the Printer
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Pack the Printer for Shipment
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Supplies & Accessories
Purchasing Supplies & Accessories
Consumable & Replacement Part Order Numbers
Toner Cartridges
Image Drums
Fusers
Transfer Belt
Accessory Order Numbers
General
Memory: RAM Upgrades
Network Print Servers
Interface Cables
Accessories
Memory DIMMS
Installing Memory DIMMs
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DIMM Sockets
Narrow Strip
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Print Servers
Model 6200e, OKI P/N 70036701
Installing the OkiLAN 6200e Print Server
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Model 6020e, OKI P/N 70036001
Installing the OkiLAN 6020e Print Server
Hard Disk Drive, OKI P/N 70037301
Installing the Internal Hard Disk Drive
Step 2: Install the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Hard Disk Drive Connector
Step 3: Complete the Installation
Step 4: Check for Proper Installation
Step 5: Activate the Hard Disk in the Printer Driver
Duplex Unit, OKI P/N 70037101
Installing the Duplex Unit
Back
Right
Left
Step 1: Install the Duplex Unit
Step 2: Activate the Duplex Unit in the Menu
Step 3: Activate the Duplex Unit in the Driver
Auxiliary Paper Trays, OKI P/N 41529701
Installing the Auxiliary Paper Trays
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Step 2: Load Print Media
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Paper Full Mark
Step 3: Activate the Auxiliary Tray(s) in the Printer Driver
High Capacity Feeder, OKI P/N 41529801
Installing the High Capacity Feeder
Back
Right
Left
Pins Connector
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Step 2: Load Paper
Paper Full Mark
Fonts
Selecting Fonts
PCL Fonts
Resident Bitmap PCL Fonts
Resident Fixed Scalable PCL Fonts
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Resident Proportional Scalable PCL Fonts
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PCL Font Symbol Sets
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PostScript
Resident Fixed PostScript Fonts
Fixed Type-14 Resident PostScript Fonts
Resident Proportional PostScript Fonts
Type 2 Fonts
Type 14 Fonts
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Font Management for the Macintosh
Adobe Type Manager (ATM)
Fonts Downloader Program
Installing the Downloader Program
Using the Downloader Program
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Warranties, Certifications, etc.
Warranties
Limited Warranty
United States & Canada
Options Limited Warranty: US & Canada
Consumables Limited Warranty
Safety Information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statements
Federal Communications Commission Declarations of Conformity for 120 Volt Models
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement for 120-Volt Models
Industry Canada Radio Interference Statements
For 120-Volt Models
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Drivers / Connections
Uninstalling the Printer Software
Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95 & NT 4.0
Macintosh
Parallel Interface
Parallel Cable Requirements
Standard Parallel Port Menu Settings
Changing Parallel Port Menu Settings
ECP Mode
Changing the ECP Menu Setting
Pin Assignments
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments: Compatible Mode
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments: ECP Mode
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments: Nibble Mode
USB Interface
Connecting the USB Port
Standard USB Port Menu Settings
Changing USB Port Menu Settings
USB Cable Requirements
Network Interface
Network Interface
Network Cable Requirements
Windows Systems
Macintosh Systems
Connecting the Network Server
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