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... clothing and hair is kept clear of electric shock. After installing additional memory, hard disk drive, or any other cables only as not to you may receive burns. If the cable becomes frayed or damaged replace it to fire or electric shock. Do not place containers containing liquid on the product as toner cartridges, image drums, ribbon cartridges, fuses, etc. This Limited Warranty...
... clothing and hair is kept clear of electric shock. After installing additional memory, hard disk drive, or any other cables only as not to you may receive burns. If the cable becomes frayed or damaged replace it to fire or electric shock. Do not place containers containing liquid on the product as toner cartridges, image drums, ribbon cartridges, fuses, etc. This Limited Warranty...
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...-654-3282 (1-800-OKI-DATA). Contact your machine, or contact Oki Data for the location of the nearest Authorized Oki Data Service Dealer. • Prices and minimum charges may not apply to be warranted for the Product, showing the date of purchase, dealer's name, and both the model and serial numbers of this Product. The exchange printer will be on a parts only basis at...
...-654-3282 (1-800-OKI-DATA). Contact your machine, or contact Oki Data for the location of the nearest Authorized Oki Data Service Dealer. • Prices and minimum charges may not apply to be warranted for the Product, showing the date of purchase, dealer's name, and both the model and serial numbers of this Product. The exchange printer will be on a parts only basis at...
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...; Manuals • Drivers and utilities • Material Safety Data Sheets • Searchable knowledge base • and much more of the FCC rules. They can answer your questions regarding: • Locations of sales and service dealers • Installation of your machine • Usage/normal maintenance of your machine • Error message interpretation/solutions • Parts and supplies identification • Consumer relations Note: Customer Support Representatives...
...; Manuals • Drivers and utilities • Material Safety Data Sheets • Searchable knowledge base • and much more of the FCC rules. They can answer your questions regarding: • Locations of sales and service dealers • Installation of your machine • Usage/normal maintenance of your machine • Error message interpretation/solutions • Parts and supplies identification • Consumer relations Note: Customer Support Representatives...
B4400 4500 4550 4600 User Guide (English)
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... 13 Prepare the Image Drum 14 Installing the Toner Cartridge 15 Installing paper 16 Installing Optional Accessories 18 Second Paper Feeder 18 Multi-purpose Feeder 21 Operator panels 24 B4400 24 B4400 Status Monitor 26 B4500, B4550, B4600 32 Using the Printer Menu 33 Menu functions 33 Printing menu settings 45 Changing the Printer Menu Language 46 Network Connection Setup via Windows 47 Checking the Ethernet Address 47 Connecting a Cable 48 Setup Flow 48 Setup for Windows 48 Change the Printer Display Language (Models B4500, B4550, B4600 51 Enable Printer Accessories 51...
... 13 Prepare the Image Drum 14 Installing the Toner Cartridge 15 Installing paper 16 Installing Optional Accessories 18 Second Paper Feeder 18 Multi-purpose Feeder 21 Operator panels 24 B4400 24 B4400 Status Monitor 26 B4500, B4550, B4600 32 Using the Printer Menu 33 Menu functions 33 Printing menu settings 45 Changing the Printer Menu Language 46 Network Connection Setup via Windows 47 Checking the Ethernet Address 47 Connecting a Cable 48 Setup Flow 48 Setup for Windows 48 Change the Printer Display Language (Models B4500, B4550, B4600 51 Enable Printer Accessories 51...
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... printing 68 Automatic feed sequence 68 Printing envelopes 69 Heavyweight paper or cardstock 69 Paper feed, size and media setting 69 B4500, B4550, B4600 70 Interfaces 74 Printer Drivers 75 Windows operating systems 75 Macintosh 76 Operation 77 Printer settings in Windows 77 Printer settings in Macintosh 88 Consumables and maintenance 89 Consumable order details 89 When to replace the toner cartridge 89 Replacing the toner cartridge 89 When to replace the image drum 90 Replacing the image drum 91 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide...
... printing 68 Automatic feed sequence 68 Printing envelopes 69 Heavyweight paper or cardstock 69 Paper feed, size and media setting 69 B4500, B4550, B4600 70 Interfaces 74 Printer Drivers 75 Windows operating systems 75 Macintosh 76 Operation 77 Printer settings in Windows 77 Printer settings in Macintosh 88 Consumables and maintenance 89 Consumable order details 89 When to replace the toner cartridge 89 Replacing the toner cartridge 89 When to replace the image drum 90 Replacing the image drum 91 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide...
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Generating a cleaning page 91 Cleaning the LED array 93 Troubleshooting 94 Status and error messages 94 Paper Jams 94 Input jam 95 Feed jam or exit jam 95 Print quality problems 96 Software problems 97 Hardware problems 98 Installing options 100 Specifications 101 General 101 Overall dimensions 102 Paper and tray information 102 Service and support 105 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 5
Generating a cleaning page 91 Cleaning the LED array 93 Troubleshooting 94 Status and error messages 94 Paper Jams 94 Input jam 95 Feed jam or exit jam 95 Print quality problems 96 Software problems 97 Hardware problems 98 Installing options 100 Specifications 101 General 101 Overall dimensions 102 Paper and tray information 102 Service and support 105 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 5
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... releasing. Using the Printer Status Monitor Viewing the status of the OnLine button are activated after printing has been cancelled. • Interrupting data processing when the printer is turned on. The secondary functions are as follows: B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 26 The LED indicators blink when the printer has reset to control and change the various printer settings. NOTE: To reset the printer to the factory default settings, press the OnLine button and hold...
... releasing. Using the Printer Status Monitor Viewing the status of the OnLine button are activated after printing has been cancelled. • Interrupting data processing when the printer is turned on. The secondary functions are as follows: B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 26 The LED indicators blink when the printer has reset to control and change the various printer settings. NOTE: To reset the printer to the factory default settings, press the OnLine button and hold...
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... Help. Manual Feed Mode; Toner Save; MPF (if installed) Manual Tray; System Configuration Menu: Power Save; Lines Per Page; Clear Errors; Status Display Language. Orientation; Custom Paper Size. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 29 Print File List, Print PCL Font List; Print EPSON FX Font List; Auto Tray Change; Print Continuation at Toner Low; Jam Recovery; B4400 Menu.jpg Menu Categories: Information Menu: Print Menu Map; Clearable Warnings; Detailed help is available to choose settings for your printer. Paper Source; Print Menu: Copies; Tray...
... Help. Manual Feed Mode; Toner Save; MPF (if installed) Manual Tray; System Configuration Menu: Power Save; Lines Per Page; Clear Errors; Status Display Language. Orientation; Custom Paper Size. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 29 Print File List, Print PCL Font List; Print EPSON FX Font List; Auto Tray Change; Print Continuation at Toner Low; Jam Recovery; B4400 Menu.jpg Menu Categories: Information Menu: Print Menu Map; Clearable Warnings; Detailed help is available to choose settings for your printer. Paper Source; Print Menu: Copies; Tray...
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... print job related functions. Specifies a selection order in tray is selected, paper size in Auto tray. This value is automatically adjusted when print orientation is installed. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 34 Sets printing from manual tray. Sets the number of lines per inch). *When printing with V2400, print time doubles. OFF: No optional tray installed ON: Tray2 or multi purpose feeder is changed. Sets paper size when not specified by the computer. Sets whether to save toner amount. Sets whether to check a paper size...
... print job related functions. Specifies a selection order in tray is selected, paper size in Auto tray. This value is automatically adjusted when print orientation is installed. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 34 Sets printing from manual tray. Sets the number of lines per inch). *When printing with V2400, print time doubles. OFF: No optional tray installed ON: Tray2 or multi purpose feeder is changed. Sets paper size when not specified by the computer. Sets whether to save toner amount. Sets whether to check a paper size...
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... is installed. Media Menu This menu provides adjustment to suit a wide range of Measure setting. MANUAL PAPER SIZE LETTER* Set paper size for custom paper. MEDIA MENU Item Value Remarks TRAY 1 PAPER SIZE LETTER*, EXEC, STATEMENT, CUSTOM, A4, B5 LEGAL 14, LEGAL 13 Sets paper size for Tray 1. BOND, THICK, RECYCLE, CARD ROUGH TRAY 1 MEDIA WEIGHT MEDIUM*, M HEAVY, Sets media weight for Tray 1. TRANSPARENCY, LABEL, BOND, RECYCLED, CARD, ROUGH MANUAL MEDIA WEIGHT MEDIUM* Set paper type for custom paper. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 35 MFP MEDIA TYPE...
... is installed. Media Menu This menu provides adjustment to suit a wide range of Measure setting. MANUAL PAPER SIZE LETTER* Set paper size for custom paper. MEDIA MENU Item Value Remarks TRAY 1 PAPER SIZE LETTER*, EXEC, STATEMENT, CUSTOM, A4, B5 LEGAL 14, LEGAL 13 Sets paper size for Tray 1. BOND, THICK, RECYCLE, CARD ROUGH TRAY 1 MEDIA WEIGHT MEDIUM*, M HEAVY, Sets media weight for Tray 1. TRANSPARENCY, LABEL, BOND, RECYCLED, CARD, ROUGH MANUAL MEDIA WEIGHT MEDIUM* Set paper type for custom paper. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 35 MFP MEDIA TYPE...
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... power save mode. A job is canceled if paper is not set within a specified time. ON*, OFF Sets whether to recover the printer automatically when "overflow" or an error, including different paper size or type, occurs. 60 SEC*, 30 SEC, Sets time to wait for setting OFF paper in the manual tray. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU Item Value Remarks POWER SAVE DELAY TIME EMULATION CLEARABLE WARNING AUTO CONTINUE MANUAL TIMEOUT WAIT TIMEOUT LOW TONER JAM RECOVERY ERROR REPORT 15 MIN Sets time to switch...
... power save mode. A job is canceled if paper is not set within a specified time. ON*, OFF Sets whether to recover the printer automatically when "overflow" or an error, including different paper size or type, occurs. 60 SEC*, 30 SEC, Sets time to wait for setting OFF paper in the manual tray. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU Item Value Remarks POWER SAVE DELAY TIME EMULATION CLEARABLE WARNING AUTO CONTINUE MANUAL TIMEOUT WAIT TIMEOUT LOW TONER JAM RECOVERY ERROR REPORT 15 MIN Sets time to switch...
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.../4550/4600 User's Guide 44 Sets Power Save Mode. Sets the paper position. Turn OFF the power to various printer maintenance functions. Reset Drum Count. When enabled, time to change to Power Save mode is installed. Displays only when Tray 2 is changed in POWER SAVE DELAY TIME in printing paper narrower than Edit Size from the manual feeder without specifying Paper Size. SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT MENU Item PCL TRAY 2 ID Default 15* -59 PLACE PG CENTER* LEFT HEX DUMP EXECUTE Remarks Sets the # to specify Tray 2 for the media source...
.../4550/4600 User's Guide 44 Sets Power Save Mode. Sets the paper position. Turn OFF the power to various printer maintenance functions. Reset Drum Count. When enabled, time to change to Power Save mode is installed. Displays only when Tray 2 is changed in POWER SAVE DELAY TIME in printing paper narrower than Edit Size from the manual feeder without specifying Paper Size. SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT MENU Item PCL TRAY 2 ID Default 15* -59 PLACE PG CENTER* LEFT HEX DUMP EXECUTE Remarks Sets the # to specify Tray 2 for the media source...
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...Network Connection Setup via Windows Requirements: • Network model printer or printer with network option installed • Windows Server 2003 with Network interface for Ethernet • Windows XP • Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 • Windows NT 4.0 NOTE: For information specific to a network installation, see the Network User Guide on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. Click the Documentation/Network User's Guide buttons in the Network Information printout. Checking the Ethernet Address The Ethernet address (MAC address) is displayed in the Menu Installer. Print...
...Network Connection Setup via Windows Requirements: • Network model printer or printer with network option installed • Windows Server 2003 with Network interface for Ethernet • Windows XP • Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 • Windows NT 4.0 NOTE: For information specific to a network installation, see the Network User Guide on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. Click the Documentation/Network User's Guide buttons in the Network Information printout. Checking the Ethernet Address The Ethernet address (MAC address) is displayed in the Menu Installer. Print...
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... printer. ⇓ Install the printer driver and OKI LPR Utilities from the Printer Software CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The Menu map prints. Turn off the printer and Computer. 2. Press and hold the TEST button on the print server located on the printer. 3. If there is used on a network. B4400 1. Connecting a Cable 1. Insert the Ethernet cable into the network interface connector on the back of the printer for Windows NOTE: The following setup instructions are similar. The Mac Address...
... printer. ⇓ Install the printer driver and OKI LPR Utilities from the Printer Software CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The Menu map prints. Turn off the printer and Computer. 2. Press and hold the TEST button on the print server located on the printer. 3. If there is used on a network. B4400 1. Connecting a Cable 1. Insert the Ethernet cable into the network interface connector on the back of the printer for Windows NOTE: The following setup instructions are similar. The Mac Address...
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...; Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 Connecting a Cable A printer cable is not supplied with the printer. The CD will need a USB 2.0 cable. 1. S M Printer State tab.jpg 1 2. Setup NOTE: Install the printer driver before connecting the USB cable to the printer. 4. Insert a USB cable into the USB connector of the printer. 3. Select the language. 3. Accept the license agreement. Turn the printer OFF. 1. You will autorun. 2. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 52 Turn...
...; Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 Connecting a Cable A printer cable is not supplied with the printer. The CD will need a USB 2.0 cable. 1. S M Printer State tab.jpg 1 2. Setup NOTE: Install the printer driver before connecting the USB cable to the printer. 4. Insert a USB cable into the USB connector of the printer. 3. Select the language. 3. Accept the license agreement. Turn the printer OFF. 1. You will autorun. 2. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 52 Turn...
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... PRINT MENU is displayed, then press the Select button. 3. NOTE: When the AUTO TRAY SWITCH is installed, paper feed automatically switches to the selected paper feed. Press the Select button. When using the control panel as a guide only. Paper size need only be set manually on your computer, the printer will not print and the LCD will display an error message. 2. If the settings in the printer driver for custom paper sizes. Paper size Set the paper size as described here. The following printer settings are recognized automatically with media you manually set...
... PRINT MENU is displayed, then press the Select button. 3. NOTE: When the AUTO TRAY SWITCH is installed, paper feed automatically switches to the selected paper feed. Press the Select button. When using the control panel as a guide only. Paper size need only be set manually on your computer, the printer will not print and the LCD will display an error message. 2. If the settings in the printer driver for custom paper sizes. Paper size Set the paper size as described here. The following printer settings are recognized automatically with media you manually set...
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...-install the image drum complete with the toner cartridge. Replace the paper tray. Feed jam or exit jam 1. This area is clearly marked. • FEED JAM - Never expose the image drum unit to light for access. • EXIT JAM - A typical message indicates an exit jam and advises you to exit completely from the underside of the green drum inside the image drum unit. 1. Open the top cover. CAUTION! Never expose the image drum unit to direct sunlight. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 95...
...-install the image drum complete with the toner cartridge. Replace the paper tray. Feed jam or exit jam 1. This area is clearly marked. • FEED JAM - Never expose the image drum unit to light for access. • EXIT JAM - A typical message indicates an exit jam and advises you to exit completely from the underside of the green drum inside the image drum unit. 1. Open the top cover. CAUTION! Never expose the image drum unit to direct sunlight. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 95...
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... top cover and switch the printer on . Image drum cartridge not properly installed. cartridge. Pages get fainter when toner is a solution, or something you might have overlooked. Page prints all black. Page has Damaged image Generate a cleaning page, repetitive marks. marks every 1.6 inches (4.06 cm) due to background. Oblong area of the jammed paper protrudes (or can be removed, contact a service representative. Symptom Problem Solution Blank sheets printed. Install new toner cartridge. Clean LED array. Hardware problem. Drop out caused by using paper...
... top cover and switch the printer on . Image drum cartridge not properly installed. cartridge. Pages get fainter when toner is a solution, or something you might have overlooked. Page prints all black. Page has Damaged image Generate a cleaning page, repetitive marks. marks every 1.6 inches (4.06 cm) due to background. Oblong area of the jammed paper protrudes (or can be removed, contact a service representative. Symptom Problem Solution Blank sheets printed. Install new toner cartridge. Clean LED array. Hardware problem. Drop out caused by using paper...
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... in paper. Faded print. Dirty rollers; Printing on wrong side of excessive temperature and humidity. Improper storage. Contact service. Generate cleaning page. Replace toner cartridge. Vertical black lines. Fuzzy print. toner dropped inside printer or image drum problem. Pages curl excessively. Use recommended paper. Recommended operating humidity: 20-80% Software problems Your software (operating environment, applications and printer drivers) controls the printing process. Is paper meant for laser printers? Turn paper over in tray. (Note...
... in paper. Faded print. Dirty rollers; Printing on wrong side of excessive temperature and humidity. Improper storage. Contact service. Generate cleaning page. Replace toner cartridge. Vertical black lines. Fuzzy print. toner dropped inside printer or image drum problem. Pages curl excessively. Use recommended paper. Recommended operating humidity: 20-80% Software problems Your software (operating environment, applications and printer drivers) controls the printing process. Is paper meant for laser printers? Turn paper over in tray. (Note...
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.... Check cable connection. Symptom Problem Solution Printing is Install an appropriate driver. Size of the printing For maximum speed, use a printer speed. to receive data. Hardware problems Symptom Problem Solution Graphic image prints partly on one printer is available, make sure your software documentation for more information. Insufficient printer memory for this image at this resolution. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 98 Configuration error. If more memory in your with your document and use text in the soft control panel printer. Check cable...
.... Check cable connection. Symptom Problem Solution Printing is Install an appropriate driver. Size of the printing For maximum speed, use a printer speed. to receive data. Hardware problems Symptom Problem Solution Graphic image prints partly on one printer is available, make sure your software documentation for more information. Insufficient printer memory for this image at this resolution. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 98 Configuration error. If more memory in your with your document and use text in the soft control panel printer. Check cable...
