Oki B8300, User Manual

Page 1: ...B8300 USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...cable special paper 22 Setting the paper size and type from the operation panel on the main printer 23 Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer 24 Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers 25 Loading tra...

Page 3: ...oval procedure 57 Misfeed in the paper feed area 58 Misfeed in paper tray 1 58 Misfeed in multi purpose drawer 59 Misfeed in the stand 3 x 500 sheet paper drawer 59 Misfeed in the stand MPD and 2000 s...

Page 4: ...e jam removal 83 Disposal of hole punch scrap 84 Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher 85 Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output 87 Relationship between print image and saddle stitc...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4...

Page 6: ...prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws Trademark Acknowledgments Microsoft Windows MS DOS and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries Macintosh P...

Page 7: ...ded long term exposure limit for ozone is 0 1 ppm 0 2 mg m3 calculated as an eight hour time weighted average concentration However since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odo...

Page 8: ...the multi purpose drawer and lift at the positions shown in the illustration To avoid injury be sure to completely remove the multi purpose drawer If the machine has been placed on a stand paper draw...

Page 9: ...connecting the devices 7 Do not print anything which is prohibited from printing by law The following items are normally prohibited from printing by national law Other items may be prohibited by local...

Page 10: ...to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment...

Page 11: ...Laser cautions 10...

Page 12: ...zes in both metric and imperial systems The standard sizes available are shown below The meaning of R in original and paper size indications Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either portr...

Page 13: ...heat mode is the first level of power reduction The power is reduced to the fuser unit a preset time after the machine has completed a job and no further machine operations have been made The machine...

Page 14: ...sion Provides support for large size paper 6 Operation panel 7 Front cover Open to add toner 8 Main switch Press to turn power on and off 9 Paper tray 1 10 Stand 3 x 500 sheet paper drawer 11 Stand MP...

Page 15: ...18 Photoconductive drum Images are formed on the photo drum 19 Cartridge lock lever When replacing the drum toner or developer cartridge move this lever down and pull it out For replacement and instal...

Page 16: ...Overview 15 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Peripheral devices included...

Page 17: ...tand 3 x 500 sheet paper drawer B83TT This paper feed unit contains an upper multi purpose drawer see item 6 and two lower drawers each of which can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of 80 g m2 20 lb paper...

Page 18: ...menu custom settings or execution of print jobs held by the retention function Also press to return to the job status screen from the setting screen of each job status group 6 S T keys Press to selec...

Page 19: ...per is added or another paper is selected see Setting the Paper Size and Type While a current job is suspended the printer will print a reserved job if paper is available from another source for that...

Page 20: ...of a reserved job jobs stored in the printer Print data transmitted from computers will be stored in this printer up to 99 jobs and will be printed sequentially To delete print data of a reserved job...

Page 21: ...ay 1 firmly all the way into the machine 4 Set the paper type If you change the paper type be sure to set the correct type by referring to Setting the Paper Size and Type section Loading paper in pape...

Page 22: ...tic detection function 11 x 17 8 x 14 8 x 11 8 x 11R 7 x 10 R 5 x 8 R If AUTO AB is selected in setting the paper size and type the following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection funct...

Page 23: ...be used For sizes larger than A4 or 8 x 11 thick paper ranging from 60 to 105g m2 or 16 to 28 lb can be used Other thick papers Index stock 176 g m2 or 65 lb can be used Cover stock 200 to 205 g m2 or...

Page 24: ...cancel the setting change press the BACK C key to return to step 4 8 Select the paper type that has been set in the tray Press the S or T key repeatedly until the paper type that has been set appears...

Page 25: ...have metal clasps plastic snaps string closures windows linings self adhesive patches or synthetic materials Attempting to print on these may cause misfeeds inadequate toner adherence or other problem...

Page 26: ...sure to return the lever to the normal position when finished feeding envelopes If not inadequate toner adherence paper misfeeds or other problems may occur 1 Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to...

Page 27: ...as for paper tray 1 in the main unit If the paper size or paper type is changed in either paper tray the tray settings must be changed in custom settings Refer to Setting the Paper Size and Type Speci...

Page 28: ...r feed tables This holds approximately 1 200 sheets 3 Raise the paper guide and load paper into the left hand paper feed table This holds approximately 800 sheets After loading paper be sure to return...

Page 29: ...y At a stable temperature Not exposed to direct sunlight Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat Paper incorrectly stored or out of the wrapper may curl or become damp resulting in misfeeds Supply l...

Page 30: ...photoconductive drum The photoconductor on the drum can deteriorate by exposure to light for an extended period of time Do not remove the cartridge from its protective package until it is ready to be...

Page 31: ...hoto drum 10 Close the duplex module If the machine is not equipped with the duplex module close the side cover 11 Return the cartridge lock lever and close the front cover Do not shake the developer...

Page 32: ...ge Push the lock release button and pull out the developer cartridge until it stops 4 Push the lock button at the rear and remove the developer cartridge 5 Remove the new developer cartridge from its...

Page 33: ...Overview 32...

Page 34: ...hen using this product in a Windows environment you must install a printer driver in your computer system Use the CD ROM supplied with this unit for the installation of the driver This product can be...

Page 35: ...and choose the item you want to install A restart of your computer may be needed depending on the system Click Yes to restart the computer Uninstalling printer drivers and printer utilities When unin...

Page 36: ...configured for auto start the tool selection will appear Click Cancel to close the screen 3 On the Start menu select Settings and then Printers The Printer window will appear 4 Double click the Add Pr...

Page 37: ...r additional information 4 Click the OK button Windows NT 4 0 2000 Screens for Windows NT 4 0 are used in the description below 1 On the Start menu select Settings and then Printers The Printer window...

Page 38: ...ase sensitive Characters that cannot be input Examples of improper input abc abc abc abc abc Accessing Web pages and displaying Help Use the following procedure to access the Web pages If the Help but...

Page 39: ...r and administrator The Admin password is the same as the Web Page password for the network card Custom Directory Setup User index names in the display list on the operator panel are set Alerts Messag...

Page 40: ...n the printer as a held job until released from the operator panel A print start operation can be made on the operator panel of the printer as needed You can also delete the data without executing pri...

Page 41: ...nter the first digit of the password and press the OK key This is needed only if a password has been set Be sure to enter the same number that has been entered on the computer If no password has been...

Page 42: ...ith a key operator program for counting the number of pages from the printer When executing a print operation from the computer you must enter an account number on the setting screen of the printer dr...

Page 43: ...8 51 to 9 x Printer driver LaserWriter 8 version 8 4 1 or later For other conditions such as CPU and RAM capacity the core requirements of the operating system must be satisfied Ensure that LaserWrit...

Page 44: ...the Select a PostScript Printer Description File dialogue box appears select the PPD file name with your printer model name and click Select Click OK Printer configuration will be set automatically 6...

Page 45: ...ge the registered account numbers 1 To start this utility open the Oki B8300 Extras folder on your hard disk and double click the B8300 Utility icon 2 Click the Select button and select the PPD files...

Page 46: ...ge CONDITION SETTING appears Any print jobs held in the printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will be printed with the former printer settings 2 Press the OK key 3 Press the Sor T k...

Page 47: ...sizes are displayed as follows in the display TABLOID LEGAL FOOLSCAP LETTER EXECUTIVE INVOICE A3 B4 A4 B5 and A5 Default paper type The paper type to be used for printing under normal conditions is se...

Page 48: ...U key to display the custom settings menu screen Press the MENU key repeatedly until CUSTOM SETTING appears 2 Any print jobs held in the printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will b...

Page 49: ...ings used by the NIC Network Interface Card namely the print server card is printed PostScript font list printing A list of fonts that can be used with the PostScript printer driver is printed If test...

Page 50: ...tor code number and press the OK key ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE The factory default setting of the key operator code number is 00000 The at the first digit will change to and at the second digit will bli...

Page 51: ...istered and the screen will return to display of the major program categories The BACK C key is used to return to the previous screen Successive pushes of the back key will return step by step back th...

Page 52: ...SSAGE DISPLAY TIME 6 sec LANGUAGE SETTING ENGLISH KEY OPERATOR CODE CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS PRODUCT KEY SET CODE HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE OFF PDL FOR NETWORK PORT AUTO PDL FOR PARALLEL PORT AUTO I O TIMEO...

Page 53: ...ronmental pollution In situations where it is impractical to use the Auto power shut off timer a program is provided to cancel that function There is also a program for reducing toner consumption Auto...

Page 54: ...uplex unit This program is used to disable duplex printing when the duplex module malfunctions If this program is set only one sided printing can be performed Disable stapler unit This program is used...

Page 55: ...vailable the printer will automatically substitute A4 size paper in place of Letter if A4 paper is available Letter size paper cannot be automatically selected in place of A4 Interface settings These...

Page 56: ...he IP address IP address IP subnet mask and IP gateway of this product The program is set to ENABLE DHCP by factory default setting which has the IP address setting obtained automatically When using t...

Page 57: ...e this program to recall the configuration settings that have been stored in the printer s non volatile memory by the program Store current configuration After this program is set exit the key operato...

Page 58: ...ON Do not damage or touch the photoconductive drum Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal If paper is accidentally torn during removal be sure to remove all pieces General misfeed remo...

Page 59: ...d paper is not found in step 2 pull out paper tray 1 and remove the misfed paper carefully 4 Gently close the paper tray Push the paper tray back into the machine 5 Gently close the duplex module If t...

Page 60: ...s If misfed paper is not found in step 3 refer to Misfeed in paper tray 1 to remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the stand 3 x 500 sheet paper drawer For misfeed removal in the upper tray follow the pr...

Page 61: ...o not touch or damage the transfer roller or the photo drum 3 If paper is misfed in the transport area turn roller rotating knob B in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper 4 If the mis...

Page 62: ...le gently remove it taking care not to tear the paper Repeat the procedure if paper is misfed in the lower part of the duplex module 4 Close the cover of the duplex module and lower the exit tray 5 Ge...

Page 63: ...ed correctly Install the printer driver correctly The orientation of the image is incorrect on the print Printer driver orientation setting correct Correct the orientation in the printer driver Image...

Page 64: ...of paper fed simultaneously Remove the paper from the paper tray or the bypass tray fan the paper as shown in the illustration and then load it again Printed paper is wrinkled or the image rubs off ea...

Page 65: ...Troubleshooting and maintenance 64...

Page 66: ...tions Name Duplex module or Duplex module bypass tray Paper size for duplex copy 1 11 x 17 8 x 14 8 x 13 8 x 11 8 x 11R 5 x 8 R A3 B4 A4 A4R B5 A5R Paper weight for duplex copy 1 60 to 105 g m2 or 16...

Page 67: ...he opertor panel to set the type and size of loaded paper When the paper system is changed from the inch system to the AB system or vise versa or when the paper type is changed the paper type must be...

Page 68: ...printing mode Using the bypass tray Open the Paper tab shown in the illustration below and select Bypass Tray in the Paper Selection drop down Using the exit tray mounted to the duplex module Open th...

Page 69: ...en the Configuration tab in the printer driver setting and select the check box of Duplex Module Bypass tray extension not extended When using 11 x 17 8 x 14 8 x 13 A3 or B4 paper the bypass tray exte...

Page 70: ...ray Mail bins mail bin tray Tray capacity Top tray 250 sheets A4 or 8 x 11 size 80 g m2 or 20 lb Mail bins 100 sheets each A4 or 8 x 11 80 g m2 or 20 lb Paper sizes Top tray same as the specifications...

Page 71: ...1 Select the mail bin for receiving prints in the printer driver The illustration below shows the screen for a PCL printer driver in the Windows 98 environment as an example 2 Select Properties in th...

Page 72: ...aper Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal After removing the paper press down on the top cover to close it 3 If the misfed paper is not found in step 2 open the front cover 4 Turn th...

Page 73: ...Max A4 or 8 x 11 Min B5 Paper weight Top tray same as the specifications of paper for feeding in the main unit Lower tray 60 to 105 g m2 or 15 to 34 lb Paper types Top tray same as the specifications...

Page 74: ...ection and other functions may not be compatible For instance if heavy paper envelopes label stock etc are selected it will not be possible to select duplex offset tray saddle stitch etc For details s...

Page 75: ...ridge into the staple box aligning the arrow of the staple cartridge with that of the staple box NOTES Do not remove the tape from the cartridge before inserting the staple cartridge into the box When...

Page 76: ...t cover 5 Turn the staple unit face up 6 Pull the release lever for the staple box and remove the box 7 Raise the lever at the end of the staple box Remove the top staple if it is bent If bent staples...

Page 77: ...top cover Move the tab in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to open the top cover 3 Remove the misfed paper Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal After removing...

Page 78: ...isher and remove all paper from the stapler compiler Stapling cannot be performed Is a CHECK THE STAPLER UNIT or CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM message displayed Check the staple unit Is a messa...

Page 79: ...ds cannot be stapled Orientation of original or original data Output result Page 1 Page 2 Page 1 Page 2 Duplexed Portrait orientation printing Left binding Top binding Right binding Left binding Top b...

Page 80: ...ight Upper tray 60 to 205 g m2 or 16 to 54 lb Lower tray 64 to 80 g m2 or 17 to 34 lb Paper types Upper tray plain paper thick paper Lower tray plain paper only Tray full detection Provided in both tr...

Page 81: ...e to side so that each set or group will be offset from the previous set or group for easy separation Stapled sets will not be offset Stapling positions Portrait orientation Landscape orientation Top...

Page 82: ...et Style under the Document Style heading then select Tiled Pamphlet or 2 Up pamphlet 4 Then select 2 Staples in the Staple drop down under the Finishing heading The settings screens to the right will...

Page 83: ...ock button to unlock the staple box cover and remove the staple cartridge If staples remain the staple cartridge cannot be removed 6 Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple box After inserting t...

Page 84: ...er compiler 5 If saddle stitch was selected open the saddle stitch section cover 6 Remove the misfed paper Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal 7 Close the saddle stitch section cove...

Page 85: ...Push the stapler section back into the finisher 15 Close the front cover 16 Push the saddle stitch finisher back against the printer Make a test print in the staple sort mode to ensure that stapling...

Page 86: ...jam indicator 3 If misfed paper is not found in step 1 open the top cover 4 While pulling and turning roller rotating knob B remove the misfed paper If the misfed paper is released by turning roller...

Page 87: ...all covers Message indicating need to remove paper from the stapler compiler displayed Remove all remaining paper from the stapler compiler Stapling cannot be performed including saddle stitch Messag...

Page 88: ...on stapling Two position stapling Two position stapling One position stapling One position stapling One position stapling Left binding with two position stapling cannot be made Right binding with two...

Page 89: ...s and postcards cannot be stapled If mixed paper sizes are selected for stapling jobs stapling will be automatically cancelled Same as above Orientation of original or original data Output result Page...

Page 90: ...t fonts Outline 46 including Line printer font PostScript 136 Parallel interface IEEE 1284 compatible parallel interface P1284B connector Network interface 10 Base T 100 Base TX Warm up time Approx 95...

Page 91: ...Yes Yes 600 dpi Yes N A Yes Yes Yes Yes Horizontal vertical N A Yes PPD Windows 1 999 Yes Yes N A Long short 2 42 3 Fixed Yes always 136 font5 Bitmap Type1 TrueType Yes N A N A Yes 3 sizes2 4 Yes N A...

Page 92: ...r Duplex module bypass tray Duplex module Saddle stitch finisher Finisher Mail bin stacker Exit tray Upper exit tray extension Punch unit Multi function controller board Print server card Power supply...

Page 93: ...sent to the printer and the number of print hold jobs has reached the maximum of 100 jobs When different paper sizes have been selected for printing within a print job and one or more of the sizes ca...

Page 94: ...S Math 3 PC 8 21 Pi Font 4 PC 8 Danish Norwegian 22 ISO 8859 2 Latin 2 5 PC 850 23 ISO 8859 9 Latin5 6 ISO 6 ASCII 24 ISO 8859 10 Latin 6 7 Legal 25 PC 852 8 ISO 21 German 26 PC 775 9 ISO 17 Spanish 2...

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