Users Guide
Page 2
... statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada. The above notwithstanding, OKI can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual in U.S.A. Reproduction of any errors be applied only for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in a commercial environment. However, should any part of this manual. © Copyright 2007 Oki Data Corporation Federal Communications...
... statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada. The above notwithstanding, OKI can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual in U.S.A. Reproduction of any errors be applied only for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in a commercial environment. However, should any part of this manual. © Copyright 2007 Oki Data Corporation Federal Communications...
Users Guide
Page 3
... Switch Setting...38 10-1. Wireless LAN Interface Model 42 11. Unpacking...2 2-2. Choosing a place for Each Mode 48 Setup...6 4-1. Connecting the Cable to a Peripheral Unit 11 4-5. Connecting to the Printer 7 4-3. Control Panel and Other Functions...21 6-1. Preventing Paper Jams...30 7-2. General Specifications...35 9-2. USB Interface Model...41 10-4. Interface Specifications...45 11-2. Unpacking and Installation...2 2-1. Installing the Cable...14 4-8. Handling Care...4 2-4. Connecting the Power Cord...12 4-6. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 15 5-1. Errors...
... Switch Setting...38 10-1. Wireless LAN Interface Model 42 11. Unpacking...2 2-2. Choosing a place for Each Mode 48 Setup...6 4-1. Connecting the Cable to a Peripheral Unit 11 4-5. Connecting to the Printer 7 4-3. Control Panel and Other Functions...21 6-1. Preventing Paper Jams...30 7-2. General Specifications...35 9-2. USB Interface Model...41 10-4. Interface Specifications...45 11-2. Unpacking and Installation...2 2-1. Installing the Cable...14 4-8. Handling Care...4 2-4. Connecting the Power Cord...12 4-6. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 15 5-1. Errors...
Users Guide
Page 8
.... To clean the exterior of the printer, use a cloth barely dampened with either paper or ribbon cartridge is the enemy of equipment, but do not allow any cable connections or electronic components. - - Use only roll paper that is suitable for this operation, be treated with a modicum of the printer may be damaged. 3. Avoid over-dusty environments. Do not open the cover while printing. 4. Do...
.... To clean the exterior of the printer, use a cloth barely dampened with either paper or ribbon cartridge is the enemy of equipment, but do not allow any cable connections or electronic components. - - Use only roll paper that is suitable for this operation, be treated with a modicum of the printer may be damaged. 3. Avoid over-dusty environments. Do not open the cover while printing. 4. Do...
Users Guide
Page 10
4. RC-232 Interface Cable Connect the RC-232 interface cable to a RS-232 port of your PC. 4-1-2. USB Interface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a ethernet port of your PC. 4-1-4. Ethernet Interface cable Connect the ethernet interface cable to a USB port of your PC. - - Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to the PC 4-1-1. Connecting the Cable to a parallel port of your PC. 4-1-3. Setup 4-1.
4. RC-232 Interface Cable Connect the RC-232 interface cable to a RS-232 port of your PC. 4-1-2. USB Interface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a ethernet port of your PC. 4-1-4. Ethernet Interface cable Connect the ethernet interface cable to a USB port of your PC. - - Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to the PC 4-1-1. Connecting the Cable to a parallel port of your PC. 4-1-3. Setup 4-1.
Users Guide
Page 24
..., do not connect wiring to use could fall, which may carry peripheral voltage. 3 Do not operate the cover open the printer cover when printing is installed with the printer in a vertical position, the printer will be installed vertically. Continued use it from the power outlet whenever you unplug the printer from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer immediately. 3 Make sure that the printer is turned off and...
..., do not connect wiring to use could fall, which may carry peripheral voltage. 3 Do not operate the cover open the printer cover when printing is installed with the printer in a vertical position, the printer will be installed vertically. Continued use it from the power outlet whenever you unplug the printer from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer immediately. 3 Make sure that the printer is turned off and...
Users Guide
Page 26
6-3. A print head temperature error is not abnormal. *6 Automatically the printer is recovered after the board has cooled. - 22 - Errors 1) Recoverable error Error Description Paper end error Printer cover open error Front cover open error Paper near end error Head high temperature detection Board high temperature detection Cutter error (on models with cutter) Mechanical error (other than cutter error) Black mark detection error POWER lamp On On Flashes (On: 0.5 sec./Off: 0.5 sec.) On Flashes (On: 1 sec./Off: 1 sec.) Flashes (On: 2 sec...
6-3. A print head temperature error is not abnormal. *6 Automatically the printer is recovered after the board has cooled. - 22 - Errors 1) Recoverable error Error Description Paper end error Printer cover open error Front cover open error Paper near end error Head high temperature detection Board high temperature detection Cutter error (on models with cutter) Mechanical error (other than cutter error) Black mark detection error POWER lamp On On Flashes (On: 0.5 sec./Off: 0.5 sec.) On Flashes (On: 1 sec./Off: 1 sec.) Flashes (On: 2 sec...
Users Guide
Page 29
Self Printing Mode Self-printing will be repeated when the FEED switch is released at the end of ASCII‑printing. - 25 - 6-4-1. No. The self-printing mode will be performed to print the Ver. and printer settings. ASCII-printing will end automatically when the FEED button is held continuously at the end of ASCII-printing.
Self Printing Mode Self-printing will be repeated when the FEED switch is released at the end of ASCII‑printing. - 25 - 6-4-1. No. The self-printing mode will be performed to print the Ver. and printer settings. ASCII-printing will end automatically when the FEED button is held continuously at the end of ASCII-printing.
Users Guide
Page 32
This function allows you to check if a control code sent to turn off the printer completely. - 28 - The last line is not printed if its data is correct or not. However, if the FEED switch is pressed, the last line will be printed. To turn off the mode, it is necessary to the printer by the program being used is less than one full line. Hexadecimal Dump Mode Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed out in hexadecimal code. 6-4-3.
This function allows you to check if a control code sent to turn off the printer completely. - 28 - The last line is not printed if its data is correct or not. However, if the FEED switch is pressed, the last line will be printed. To turn off the mode, it is necessary to the printer by the program being used is less than one full line. Hexadecimal Dump Mode Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed out in hexadecimal code. 6-4-3.
Users Guide
Page 34
... 7-3. (3) Remove the jammed paper. Note 2: Lock the printer cover by pressing down on the sides. Note: While the ERROR LED is lit, the printer will not open the printer cover. Pressing or pulling the paper during ejection and before it as the print command, so make sure that the auto cutter is cut. If the printer cover will not accept any commands such as described below. (1) Set the power switch...
... 7-3. (3) Remove the jammed paper. Note 2: Lock the printer cover by pressing down on the sides. Note: While the ERROR LED is lit, the printer will not open the printer cover. Pressing or pulling the paper during ejection and before it as the print command, so make sure that the auto cutter is cut. If the printer cover will not accept any commands such as described below. (1) Set the power switch...
Users Guide
Page 39
General Specifications Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix Print direction: Bi-directional Number of head pins: 9 wires Number of the paper glued or taped to 0.085 mm Copies: Original + 2 copies (Max. 0.2 mm) Auto cutter Partial cut (Auto cutter model only) Ink ribbon specifications Ribbon type: Cartridge cassette Color: 441Ribbon Black/Red: 2 colors (Black/Red) 441Ribbon Black: Single color (Black) - 35 - Core: 12±1 mm (Inner dia.), 18±1 mm (Outer dia.) Note: Paper rolls with the end of...
General Specifications Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix Print direction: Bi-directional Number of head pins: 9 wires Number of the paper glued or taped to 0.085 mm Copies: Original + 2 copies (Max. 0.2 mm) Auto cutter Partial cut (Auto cutter model only) Ink ribbon specifications Ribbon type: Cartridge cassette Color: 441Ribbon Black/Red: 2 colors (Black/Red) 441Ribbon Black: Single color (Black) - 35 - Core: 12±1 mm (Inner dia.), 18±1 mm (Outer dia.) Note: Paper rolls with the end of...
Users Guide
Page 42
... procedure for changing the settings on DIP switches. 1. The new settings take off before changing the settings. Be sure to set the power switch to on the printer. - 38 - 8 1 Power OFF ON OFF 3. Then take effect when you turn on again. Then secure it with the screw. The settings will become effective when the power switch is set as a pen or flat-blade screwdriver. 4. Replace the DIP switch cover. It...
... procedure for changing the settings on DIP switches. 1. The new settings take off before changing the settings. Be sure to set the power switch to on the printer. - 38 - 8 1 Power OFF ON OFF 3. Then take effect when you turn on again. Then secure it with the screw. The settings will become effective when the power switch is set as a pen or flat-blade screwdriver. 4. Replace the DIP switch cover. It...
Users Guide
Page 53
... reset.) In addition, when reset has been enabled by memory switch setting. (Factory setting is low. For interfacing, signal lines should always use twisted pair cables with an Amphenol 57-30360 connector Parallel interface connector (printer side) - 49 - Reset can be "Invalid." To get the device ID, change memory switch 6-C to low active signals. For instructions on setting the memory switch, please refer to the separate Specification Manual. This connector mates with the return sides connected to reset...
... reset.) In addition, when reset has been enabled by memory switch setting. (Factory setting is low. For interfacing, signal lines should always use twisted pair cables with an Amphenol 57-30360 connector Parallel interface connector (printer side) - 49 - Reset can be "Invalid." To get the device ID, change memory switch 6-C to low active signals. For instructions on setting the memory switch, please refer to the separate Specification Manual. This connector mates with the return sides connected to reset...
Software Manual
Page 4
... Installing the Driver Software on Windows Vista 18 For USB Connection 18 For Parallel Port (LPT1) Connection 20 Software Features 26 OKIPOS 441 Setup Utility 26 Port Emulator 26 Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings 27 Setting the Printer 27 Setting the Paper Type 28 Enabling/Disabling Black Mark Detection 29 Enabling/Disabling Page Cutting (OKIPOS 441 Cutter 30 Enabling/Disabling Document Cutting ,OKIPOS 441 Cutter . . . . . 31 Enabling or Disabling Paper Feed, OKIPOS 441 Tear Bar 32 Selecting the Print Method 33 Setting the Peripheral Device Type 34 Setting the Use of...
... Installing the Driver Software on Windows Vista 18 For USB Connection 18 For Parallel Port (LPT1) Connection 20 Software Features 26 OKIPOS 441 Setup Utility 26 Port Emulator 26 Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings 27 Setting the Printer 27 Setting the Paper Type 28 Enabling/Disabling Black Mark Detection 29 Enabling/Disabling Page Cutting (OKIPOS 441 Cutter 30 Enabling/Disabling Document Cutting ,OKIPOS 441 Cutter . . . . . 31 Enabling or Disabling Paper Feed, OKIPOS 441 Tear Bar 32 Selecting the Print Method 33 Setting the Peripheral Device Type 34 Setting the Use of...
Software Manual
Page 5
.... 2. Installing Software, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Before using the OKIPOS 441 with either of these operating systems, you install the driver software in the language selection field. 5 • Installing Software, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Select English in Windows 2000 + service pack 3, you should obtain Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0. • If you must first install this software. Run "Autorun.exe". Installing the Driver Impoprtant! • If connecting by USB, please complete steps 1 to 12 before connecting the OKIPOS 441...
.... 2. Installing Software, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Before using the OKIPOS 441 with either of these operating systems, you install the driver software in the language selection field. 5 • Installing Software, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Select English in Windows 2000 + service pack 3, you should obtain Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0. • If you must first install this software. Run "Autorun.exe". Installing the Driver Impoprtant! • If connecting by USB, please complete steps 1 to 12 before connecting the OKIPOS 441...
Software Manual
Page 10
... printer to the OKIPOS 441's hardware manual. Note For information about how to load paper and how to connect the printer to your computer, refer to your computer. Turn on page 11. To view the manual, click Document at the bottom right of the Windows desktop to indicate that the actual display will vary according to the specific type of the printer hardware and automatically installs the driver software. The Windows...
... printer to the OKIPOS 441's hardware manual. Note For information about how to load paper and how to connect the printer to your computer, refer to your computer. Turn on page 11. To view the manual, click Document at the bottom right of the Windows desktop to indicate that the actual display will vary according to the specific type of the printer hardware and automatically installs the driver software. The Windows...
Software Manual
Page 18
Installing the Driver Software on the printer. 4. Turn on Windows Vista For USB Connection 1. Wait fo the Found New Hardware window to start Windows Vista. 5. Select Locate and install driver software (recommended). 18 • Installing the Driver Software on the computer to appear. 6. Turn on Windows Vista Connect the USB cable. 3. Make sure that the printer and the computer are both OFF. 2.
Installing the Driver Software on the printer. 4. Turn on Windows Vista For USB Connection 1. Wait fo the Found New Hardware window to start Windows Vista. 5. Select Locate and install driver software (recommended). 18 • Installing the Driver Software on the computer to appear. 6. Turn on Windows Vista Connect the USB cable. 3. Make sure that the printer and the computer are both OFF. 2.
Software Manual
Page 32
Enabling or Disabling Paper Feed, OKIPOS 441 Tear Bar This setting selects whether the printer feeds the paper after completing printout of the document, the printer feeds the paper to the tear bar (the cut position). Available settings are as follows. Setting No Feed Tear Bar Default x ? Meaning The printer does not feed the paper after printing the document. After completing printout of the document. Enabling or disabling paper feed at document completion 32 • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings
Enabling or Disabling Paper Feed, OKIPOS 441 Tear Bar This setting selects whether the printer feeds the paper after completing printout of the document, the printer feeds the paper to the tear bar (the cut position). Available settings are as follows. Setting No Feed Tear Bar Default x ? Meaning The printer does not feed the paper after printing the document. After completing printout of the document. Enabling or disabling paper feed at document completion 32 • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings
Software Manual
Page 49
... carry out journal printing (without page breaks), select a Receipt-length paper size (such as 48mm×Receipt) and set smaller than the actual paper size to Receipt 49 • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings If you should be set the paper type (see "Setting the Paper Type" on page 28) to leave room for example, you are supported. b. Setting the Paper Size This driver supports both standard sizes and user-defined sizes. Setting Default Widtha Length 45...
... carry out journal printing (without page breaks), select a Receipt-length paper size (such as 48mm×Receipt) and set smaller than the actual paper size to Receipt 49 • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings If you should be set the paper type (see "Setting the Paper Type" on page 28) to leave room for example, you are supported. b. Setting the Paper Size This driver supports both standard sizes and user-defined sizes. Setting Default Widtha Length 45...
Software Manual
Page 61
Clicking the Configure Port button opens the corresponding port configuration dialog. You can change the emulation by opening the drop-down menu and selecting ESC/POS mode. Note The default emulation is connected, the current emulation, and a Configure Port button. If you select Memory SW Settings, NVLogo, or Print Tests, the top part of the window will display the name of the connected printer, the name of the port to carry out print tests. Printer Settings Use Printer Settings to set the printer memory switches, to set up...
Clicking the Configure Port button opens the corresponding port configuration dialog. You can change the emulation by opening the drop-down menu and selecting ESC/POS mode. Note The default emulation is connected, the current emulation, and a Configure Port button. If you select Memory SW Settings, NVLogo, or Print Tests, the top part of the window will display the name of the connected printer, the name of the port to carry out print tests. Printer Settings Use Printer Settings to set the printer memory switches, to set up...
Software Manual
Page 82
... free to lay out document. Please set all margins to save the document. 82 • Document Printing Guidelines Issue When Printing from Microsoft Word On Microsoft Word versions starting from Word 2002, device fonts will not work correctly when printing under default conditions. Open Word's File menu, and select Save to 0. •The driver supports four predefined custom sizes as well as needed. (See "Setting Up User-Defined Paper Sizes." To enable correct use...
... free to lay out document. Please set all margins to save the document. 82 • Document Printing Guidelines Issue When Printing from Microsoft Word On Microsoft Word versions starting from Word 2002, device fonts will not work correctly when printing under default conditions. Open Word's File menu, and select Save to 0. •The driver supports four predefined custom sizes as well as needed. (See "Setting Up User-Defined Paper Sizes." To enable correct use...
