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Oki DP-5000 manual Connecting cables for Windows, Connecting the printer to your computer

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Chapter 2 - Initial Setup

Connecting cables for Windows

When your printer has been positioned in a suitable lo- cation, you can connect it to your Windows PC with a printer cable and to a suitable AC power source with the power cable.

Connecting the printer to your computer

Caution

Power to the printer and computer must be turned off and the power cables unplugged before connecting or disconnecting the printer cable. Otherwise damage or malfunction may result.

Connect the printer to the computer with a bi-direction- al printer cable. Secure the printer cable (1) to the con- nectors on the printer (2) and on the computer (3).

Note

When using your printer with a Macintosh computer, connect the printer to the Macintosh using a SCSI

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interface module, see ‘Connecting SCSI interface for Macintosh’ in Appendix A.

Connecting the printer to a power supply

1.Plug the power cable into the power socket on the printer. Make sure that the power cable is securely seated in the socket.

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Oki DP-5000 manual Connecting cables for Windows, Connecting the printer to your computer

Contents

DP-5000 Metallic and Colour Desktop Printer EEC compatibility PrefaceEnergy Star English Safety instructionsUser’s Guide Table of contents Specialised Printing Operations Installation and Operation, MacintoshTroubleshooting MaintenanceIndex Specifications & SettingsAppendix a Optional Devices Introduction IntroductionFeatures Preparing your printer Removing package contentsLocating printer Closing front coverInstalling output paper tray Front view of printer Printer functionsRear view of printer with Macintosh interface module Rear view of printerInside the printer Control panel Paper feed switchLight Light status Printer status Indicator lights summaryConnecting the printer to your computer Connecting cables for WindowsConnecting the printer to a power supply User’s Guide Identifying ink cartridge and paper types Ink cartridgesInstalling ink cartridges English Replacing or changing ink cartridges Paper types and available feeding modes Loading paperLoading paper in automatic feed mode Loading high grade/plain/laser paper and transparencies Loading paper in manual feed mode Initial Setup User’s Guide System requirements Installing the printer driverTurning on the power Purpose of the printer driverInstalling printer software using Plug & Play Installing printer software from CDPort monitor setup Configure LPT port Port speed errorSelect the I/O port speed Placing an ink cartridge in your printer Printing operationsPrinting in monochrome RequirementsSetting up the printer driver for monochrome printing Placing ink cartridges in your printer Printing in colourSetting up the printer driver for printing on reverse side Setting up the printer driver for colour printingPrinting on reverse side Turning off the power Turn on the power Preparing for installationInstalling the printer driver software Contents of the installation diskUsing balloon help Selecting the correct driver Testing the printerPrint dialogue box Setup dialogue boxPrint preview Printing operations Setting up the printer driver for monocrome printing Placing ink cartridges in your printer Setting up colour matching option Perature see your computer’s reference manual for details Click OK in the Print dialogue box to start print- ing Prepare the image to be printed Install ink cartridgesVPhoto colour printing Colour printing on VPhoto print filmColour printing on plain paper Set up the printer driver for printingRequirement Load the paper in your printer User’s Guide Single foil colour printing Printing in foil colourRequirements Set Media Type depending on the paper to be used Multi foil colour printingWhite portions of data R=G=B=100% are not printed Simultaneous full colour and foil colour printing Colour compositions using RGB settings n Install ink cartridges User’s Guide Prepare the image to be printed Install ink cartridgesPrinting on overhead transparencies RequirementsSet up the printer driver for printing Setting up transparency separatorsEnglish Load the paper in your printer Install ink cartridgeUndercoating with VPhoto primer ink cartridge Prepare the image to be undercoatedPrinting on undercoat User’s Guide Cleaning the main unit Cleaning the printerCleaning the platen Cleaning the print headCleaning the feed roller Changing dye sub cleaning pads English User’s Guide Power failure while printing Troubleshooting generalPrinter errors Clearing paper jams Ready/insert button functionsEnglish Are you using the proper printer cable? Troubleshooting WindowsPower does not come on Is the power cable disconnected?Is the printer turned on? Printer does not print or stops while printingHas one of ribbons separated from the head? Printing is light, distorted, or has gapsIs the ink cartridge head dirty? Colour printing is not working or is extremely slow Are the ink cartridges for colour printing installed?Corner cut end is placed at the top of the paper guide Has the carriage packing material been removed? Are the ink cartridges correctly installed? Mechanism or cartridge change errorInk cartridges are not correctly recognised Printing quality, hue, and resolution queries How should I use white ink? White ink can be used as follows Ink and paperHow do I delete the printer driver? Would like to use a printer switcherConnection method Other operational queriesHow can I reduce or enlarge my document? Icon does not appear in the Chooser Troubleshooting MacintoshIs the power cord disconnected? Is At Ease installed?Are the Scsi cable and terminator correctly connected? DP-5000 printer cannot be selected in ChooserIs the ready light off? Has the printer been selected using the Chooser? Has one of the ribbons separated from the head? Are you printing on the wrong side of the paper? Is the cut corner in the correct position? Mode is used. Printing on the photo side is unreli- able Are the cartridges installed correctly? Mechanism or cartridge change error occurredIs the bar code on the cartridge dirty? Clean the bar code Black & White Printing is possible, but the foil ink is not trans- parent Can I connect multiple DP printers to a single computer? Other operational problemsIs this printer compatible with PostScript? Why can I not print correctly with page layout Settings? Specifications & Settings Options DIP switchesPrintable area Using cardboard or thick paperOptions Available suppliesInk cartridges Print mediaUSB interface kit Installation for iMacUser’s Guide Using the OKI USB printer Installing the USB printer driver Installing for WindowsDeleting the OKI printer driver IMac Troubleshooting for USB interface kitQ1 The USB printer cannot be selected in the Chooser Windows Q4 How do I delete the USB printer driver? Installing the upgrade Dye sublimation upgrade kitInstalling the port monitor for Windows 95/98 Installing the printer softwareInstalling the printer driver for Macintosh Connecting the Macintosh Scsi interface module Connecting Scsi interface for MacintoshRemoving the Scsi interface module Checking the Scsi device number Power supply connection110 Index 112 Index 113 114 OKI Systems Companies