Oki 8p Plus Printer User Manual
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1. ennen nerne 15 Windows 95 sisecasnacwancamten sions 16 Windows NT uusdasmseteteginumovi 16 S SUN aa eee ee eee 4 Software CD ROM unter 17 Mer de eek 15 T Toner ANIC Sh oa te rac demnetaees acy cnurascee mses 11 MA sd 11 Oki Systems UK Ltd 550 Dundee Road Slough SL1 4LE Tel 44 0 1753 819819 Fax 44 0 1753 819899 http www oki co uk Oki Systems Ireland Ltd The Square Industrial Complex Tallaght Dublin 24 Tel 01 459 8666 Fax 01 459 8840 http www oki ie Hawthorn Business Centre Adelaide Industrial Estate Belfast BT12 6HP Tel 01232 572355 Fax 01232 572350 http www oki ie 18 OKIPAGE 8p Plus2. ese Warsssdettaatateatans a i i i Installing the USB printer driver rrrnnnnnnnnnnrnrnvrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 16 Printer Component r hela ee atte cals 8 Omer HEMS the CD 8csstsusdinseeuitonsncumasendGcd Eia 17 Setuns Up VOUT printet an arenaen 9 DI Gare 18 Attaching the paper input tray eerrrrrrrrrnnnnnnrrrrrrrrrnvrrrrnnnnnn 9 Removing the image drum protection sheet 10 HIS CAINS TOME E aridin E i 11 Load e p pe measann ise a E 12 Conneetins the data cable ienne aiana aii 13 Connecting the USB cable rrrnnrrrrrrnnnnnnnrrnrrrrrnnnvvrrvrrnnnnn 13 Connecting power to your Printer rrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnrrrrrrrvnnnn 14 Setup Guide 3 Safety instructions Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe reliable performance As with all electrical equipment however there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer Read the set up instructions in this handbook carefully Be sure to save it for future reference Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the printer itself Unplug the printer before you clean it Use only a damp cloth do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Place your printer on a firm solid surface If you put it on something unsteady it may fall and be damaged if you place it on a soft surface such as a rug sofa or bed the vents may become blocked causing the printer to overheat To protec
3. Next then select the CD ROM drive to search for the printer driver and click Next again The printer setup program will now start automatically If you do not run the setup program at this stage you can launch it later by selecting Run on the Start menu and when prompted for the file entering D SETUP EXE and clicking OK During the installation process you will be prompted to choose a port to use with the printer Select the USB port that the printer is connected to for example OPIUSB1 16 OKIPAGE 8p Plus 6 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Other Items on the CD The CD supplied with your printer also contains this manual and the User s Guide in Adobe Acrobat format You may find this more convenient than having printed manuals to look after The CD also contains the Adobe Acrobat Readers for Windows 3 1x and Windows 95 98 Windows NT This program may be installed from the CD and will enable you to view the manuals on screen It may also be used to print spare copies if you wish Setup Guide 17 English C Cable CALA a NOAS 13 PL oe 14 ODs 13 CD ROM ee 17 F Fausa 6 Image drum PROLCCHION sheet Larssen 10 P Paper HPV 12 PUEN EE SE NERE 9 loadin S 12 other print media ervvvvvvvrrvvrrrnnrrrnnnnn 12 SPECIES 12 Printer COMPONENTS aedi andiena 8 UNPACKING sere 7 Printer driver MA seeks 15 USByvad en 16 Windows 3 1X sstmssssseeeeeeeeeeeee eee
4. OKIPAGE 8p Plus Setup Guide Notice Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete accurate and up to date Oki assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control Oki also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Oki First edition December 1999 Copyright Copyright 1999 by Oki All rights reserved Written and produced by the Oki Documentation Dept Trademarks Oki is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HP and HP LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computer IBM is aregistered trademark of International Business Machines Corp OKIPAGE 8p Plus Contents SE IN sirasi hehren 4 Installing a Windows printer driver rrrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 15 Printer Features 455 aldrende deus ere dne ere 6 NIBE ON Sheds aen sete eerie b DES SR eta 1 Windows 95 98 and Windows NT4 rronnnrnrrrrrrrrrrvnnnnvnnnnn 16 Checking he COMlEMIS se2c ctcesenstesrnteasneersenas
5. ective CE This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC on the approxima tion of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage Energy Star VE As an ENERGY STAR Partner Oki has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Setup Guide English Printer Features Congratulations You have selected a printer with fast output excellent print quality and easy operation Your printer s features include 8 page per minute ppm output 100 sheet universal paper feeder plus manual feed for envelopes and special documents Outstanding print quality utilising a solid state LED array Compatible with Windows applications Bidirectional Centronics IEEE 1284 parallel interface USB Serial Interface Onscreen soft operator panel for printer setup and control and status monitor for realtime printer status information HP PCL HP LaserJet 6p compatible 600 x 1200 DPI output 2MB of memory with Enhanced Memory Management upgradeable to 10MB 45 scalable fonts Compatible with Windows and DOS applications OKIPAGE 8p Plus Checking the contents Carefully remove all the contents from the box and unpack your printer In addition to the printer manual s you should have the following items e Printer e Toner cartridge e Paper i
6. into the appropriate drive 4 If installing from floppy disk type A SETUP EXE in the dialogue box and click OK If you are installing the driver from CD ROM type D SETUP EXE in the dialogue box and click OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to add the driver for your printer to your system When installation is complete the new printer will be available from within your Windows applications Setup Guide 15 English Windows 95 98 and Windows NT4 Your CD ROM drive is assumed to be drive D If this is not the case substitute the correct drive letter for your system Ensure that all documents are saved and all Windows applications are closed On the Start menu choose Run When prompted for the file enter D SETUP EXE and click OK Follow the on screen instructions to add the driver for your printer to your system When installation is complete the new printer will be available from within your Windows applications Installing the USB printer driver 5 The USB port capability can only be used with Windows 98 Your CD ROM drive is assumed to be drive D If this is not the case substitute the correct drive letter for your system Connect the printer and USB cable see Connecting the USB cable to your computer Windows will report that it has detected New Hardware Unknown Device When prompted for a driver insert the CD ROM which came with the printer Click
7. me countries this may be found on the CD 2 Insert the paper so that it is up against and flush with the left paper guide 12 OKIPAGE 8p Plus Connecting the data cable The printer comes with a standard high speed bidirectional IBM Centronics compatible parallel data interface as standard This requires a IEEE1284 compliant parallel printer cable not more than 1 8m in length 1 Connect one end of the parallel data cable 36 pin Centronics to the printer s data interface 1 1 aN A m p 2 Connect the end containing the standard DB25 connector to the host PCs parallel data port usually designated as LPT1 A 2 Connecting the USB cable The printer comes with a USB interface as standard This requires a Type A to Type B cable not more than 5m in length 1 Connect the Type B square connector on the cable to the USB interface connector at the rear of the printer 1 2 Connect the Type A small flat connector on the other end of the cable to the host PC s USB port See Installing the USB Printer Driver for further information on USB installation Setup Guide 13 English Connecting power to your printer A suitable AC power cable is supplied with your printer terminated with the appropriate plug for connection to a standard AC wall outlet I Ensure the printer on off switch 1 is off 2 Connect the cable to the power socket 2 on the rear of the printe
8. nput tray e Image drum cartridge shipped inside printer but not ready for use Other items in the box e driver CD e power cable English e lightproof plastic bag Check the contents carefully if anything appears to be missing or damaged contact your dealer as soon as possible Setup Guide Printer Components Paper feed exit tray Printer cover Manual feed slot ign NS LED array USB interface connector 9 Parallel interface Image drum cartridge mat connector NG ee Power cable receptacle Lg pe BANER NER Toner cartridge 8 OKIPAGE 8p Plus Setting up your printer Attaching the paper input tray E So Choose a location that is clean dry well ventilated and out 1 Insert the paper tray so that the hooks on the lower edge of direct sunlight The area should be free of electromagnetic latch with the printer interference and not suffer from extremes or drastic changes in temperature or humidity The printer should be placed on a surface which is not be subject to shock or vibration Before you continue you should already have __ 2 gt The following sections will guide you through Checked that all contents as listed have been supplied Ni 9 N Familiarised yourself with printer components Identified a suitable location for your printer Attaching the paper input tray Removing the image drum protection sheet 2 Push the paper tray for
9. ot poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer you could get a shock or cause a fire OKIPAGE 8p Plus e Aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook do not try to service the printer yourself opening the cover may expose you to shocks or other hazards Always contact your local dealer e Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined in the handbook You may cause damage requiring extensive repair work tis recommended that the printer be switched off prior to Opening or removing covers If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not working properly or has been damaged unplug it immediately and contact your dealer These are some of the things to look for e The power cable or plug is frayed or damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the printer or it has been exposed to water e The printer has been dropped or the cabinet is damaged e The printer does not function normally when you are following the operating instructions Conventions This symbol marks a note Notes are hints or tips which offer additional information to help you This symbol marks a caution Cautions are special notices which you should read and follow carefully to avoid possible damage to your equipment This symbol marks a warning Warnings are special notices which you should read and follow carefully to avoid potential danger to yourself or others EMC Low Voltage Dir
10. r 3 Connect the other end of the power cable to a suitable nearby AC power socket outlet 14 OKIPAGE 8p Plus Installing a Windows printer driver A printer driver is a software program which runs on your PC It passes data from your applications suitably formatted for the printer and also controls a number of printer functions Your printer comes with printer drivers for Windows 3 1x Windows 95 98 Windows NT4 If using other operating systems you could select a printer driver designed for use with the HP LaserJet 6p Windows users should use the drivers supplied with the printer for best results These have been designed specially for this printer and will make the best use of its features The following section guides you through the installation of a printer driver for your Windows operating system Windows 3 1x The driver for Windows 3 1x is supplied on CD ROM and floppy disk use the CD ROM if possible Some countries may have several floppy disks In this case the appropriate Windows driver disk will be clearly labelled 2 Your floppy disk drive is assumed to be drive A and your CD ROM drive is assumed to be drive D If this is not the case substitute the correct drive letter for your system 1 Ensure that all documents are saved and all Windows applications are closed 2 In Windows Program Manager choose File Run 3 Insert the Windows 3 1x driver diskette or CD ROM which came with your printer
11. t your printer from overheating make sure all openings on the printer are not blocked Do not put the printer on or near a heat source such as a radiator or heat register Keep it out of direct sunlight Allow enough room around the printer for adequate ventilation and easy access to the paper trays Do not use your printer near water or spill liquid of any kind into it Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of the printer If you are not sure check with your dealer or with your local power company Your printer has an earthed 3 pin plug as a safety feature and it will only fit into an earthed outlet If you can not plug it in chances are you have an older non earthed outlet contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced Do not use an adapter to defeat the earthing To avoid damaging the power cable do not put anything on it or place it where it will be walked on If the cable becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately If you are using an extension cable or power strip with the printer make sure that the total of the amperes required by all the equipment on the extension is less than the extension s rating The total ratings of all equipment plugged into the outlet should not exceed 13 amperes The power outlet into which you plug your printer must remain accessible at all times Lifting the top cover exposes hot surfaces These are clearly labelled Do NOT touch them Do n
12. wards until it latches and is secure on both sides Installing toner Loading paper Connecting your printer Installing a printer driver Setup Guide 9 Removing the image drum protection sheet I Open the cover 3 Remove the protective sheet Keep the image drum as level as possible to avoid toner spillage Some toner is added during the test phase Do not expose the image drum to strong light Do not touch the image drum s green surface 10 OKIPAGE 8p Plus Installing toner 1 Remove the tape and shipping insert from the image drum cartridge 2 Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute toner 3 Unwrap the toner cartridge 4 Remove the tape 5 Insert the toner cartridge English Ir 6 Push the lock lever forward RETEN 7 Close the printer cover Setup Guide 11 Loading paper For best results use standard laser or copier paper with a Sheffield 3 Adjust the right paper guide to fit against the edge of the rating of 100 250 such as Xerox 4200 75g m or 201b The paper paper input tray can stack up to 100 sheets of standard paper 1 Set the left paper guide to the marker for the required paper size and move the right guide to a position slightly wider than your paper width Adjust the guides for a snug but not tight fit For use of envelopes transparencies other print media and the manual feed slot refer to the User s Guide in so
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