HP 8p/8w User's Manual
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1. Use manual feed Should be specifically made for laser printers or photocopiers Must be able to withstand 200 C for 0 1 second Labels should cover entire carrier sheet Carrier sheet or adhesive must not be exposed to any part of the printer Envelopes Use manual feed No windows or metal clasps Paper no heavier than 105g m Smooth even surface No self sealing flaps Seams down the side not across the middle Squared off flaps that do not cover the print area User s Guide English Paper Sizes Paper format Letter Legal 13 Legal 14 Executive Free size min max Paper Weight Automatic feed Manual feed Envelopes Media Type default Light 60 Medium light 68 Medium 75 Medium Heavy 90 Heavy 105 Width 8v2 8v2 8v2 714 210mm 148mm 176mm 105mm 76 2mm 127 0mm Minimum 60 60 75 Minimum x x xX xX X xX xX x 1 x Length 11 13 14 10 297mm 210mm 250mm 148mm 216 0mm 355 6mm Maximum 105 g m 120 g m 90 g m Maximum 66 g m 73 g m 88 g m 104 g m 120 g m Loading Paper The paper feeder handles up to 100 sheets of 75g m 201b 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 2 Insert the paper so that it is up against the left paper guide and check that it is not skewed OKIPAGE 8p 8w 3 Adjust the r2. e g roman bold or bold italic In computer printing however this term has been used in a wider context to refer to all sizes and styles of a particular typeface In printers fonts may be divided into two basic types bitmap fonts and scalable or outline fonts Bitmap fonts are made up of a pattern of dots at the printer resolution to form the image of each printable character These are of a fixed size and scaling makes them look ragged Scalable fonts are stored as a set of mathematical curves At print time the printer uses the stored curves to make up a bitmap of each character required at the required size and in the required style at the full printer resolution Such fonts are therefore said to be scalable and do not appear ragged at enlarged sizes Using Fonts The easiest way to select fonts is through your software program Your software can send a printer command that consists of a set of codes one for each of the font characteristics If your software has the appropriate driver you can specify the font you want and it will send the necessary commands to the printer For detailed information on how to select fonts in your software package refer to your software documentation OKIPAGE 8p Fonts These typefaces are resident in the OKIPAGE 8p e 35 MicroType scalable fonts e 10 TrueType scalable font e 1 Line Printer bitmap font e OCR A B 14 OKIPAGE 8p 8w Front Panel Indication OKIPAGE 8p As wel
3. 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 not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer you could get a shock or cause a fire OKIPAGE 8p 8w 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 ot
4. curl is improper storage Store paper in a dry place lying flat Do not open the paper package until you are ready to use the paper c Try to protect your paper from excessive temperatures and rapid temperature changes Printer seems too hot The toner fusing process in your printer generates a gignificant amount of heat and the top cover may feel quite warm This is perfectly normal If the top cover becomes too hot to touch switch the printer off and call your dealer for advice Printed paper emerges wrinkled Use the printer control panel to change the paper thickness setting to light 22 OKIPAGE 8p 8w Specifications Category Printing Process ltem Specification LED array imaging to organic photo conductive drum Physical Height x Width x Depth 264 x 324 x 346 mm 170 x 324 x 207 mm without paper tray Weight 8p 8w 4 3kg 42kg Print Speed Engine speed A4 7 7ppm Print Start First print time 13 sec Okipage 8p Warm up time 40 sec Resolution 8p 8w Maximum output 600 x 1200 dpi 600 x 600 dpi CPU 8p 8w Core MIPS R3000 OKI nX8 Clock 28MHz 16MHz RAM 8p 8w Resident 2MB 512KB Option Additional 4MB Okipage 8p only ROM 8p 8w ROM 6MB 62KB Electrical Voltage 230VAC 10 Frequency 50 60Hz 2 AC Cable Standard 1 8m cable fitted with appropriate power plug Power Consumption Power Save Mode Idle Typical Operation Peak Okipage 8w Okipag
5. no recovery made after power off on Voe 258 258 O0 kOe KOU User s Guide 15 Front Panel Switch Functions State before press Power turned on Receiving printing or processing data Data in buffer Cancelling data process Page receive buffer or print overflow Paper out jam or short press Data process is cancelled Data process is re started Recovery is made Recovery and re 2 sec press Sets internal menu to factory default Prints buffer data and goes to ready 5 sec press Sets internal menu to factory default Printer is reset buffer is cleared Printer is reset buffer is cleared Viewing and using the menus The menus can be viewed by opening the printer status monitor This indicates printer status and also allows access to the printer menus See F OKIPAGE Ow States N kJ Printer State Printer Sete Preterences DOS Print OKI le size error start of print data ph dba LE Help Off line Ready Demo page print Cleaning print menu demo Low toner Pan Ready Off line _ The status monitor has a comprehensive on line help system which provides explanations and advice on all features and settings that are available 16 OKIPAGE 8p 8w Printer Maintenance Transporting Your Printer If you need to transport your printer to another location including return for se
6. your screen At this point be sure you have a new drum on hand Replace the old one as soon as print quality becomes faint or starts to deteriorate Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge The image drum is a delicate unit and care should be taken not to damage it It is therefore necessary to follow the guidelines listed below so the best print quality can be obtained from your printer e Do NOT touch the green drum surface e Do NOT set the cartridge down on anything that might scratch the surface of the drum e Do NOT expose the drum to direct sunlight and do not expose it to room light for more than 5 minutes Leave it in the package until you are ready to install it into the printer 1 Open the cover and remove the used image drum cartridge ae 12 OKIPAGE 8p 8w 2 Unwrap the new image drum cartridge and remove the 4 Remove the protective plastic cover from the toner well in protective sheet the image drum unit 5 Insert the toner cartridge Resetting the Drum Counter Enter the printer status monitor Click on the Printer Setup tab Click on the Printer Menu button 3 Insert the new image drum cartridge Click on the Maintenance tab a A U N m Click the Reset button next to Drum Counter Reset User s Guide 13 English Fonts What is a Font Strictly speaking a font refers to a set of printable characters in a particular typeface of a specific size e g 12 point and style
7. OKIPAGE 8p 8w User s 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 March 1998 Copyright Copyright 1998 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 a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp OKIPAGE 8p 8w Contents Safety Instructions 2 0 eee cee cseessecneecaeeeaecseecneeeaeeneeens 4 Important Wiring Instructions rsuersesseensernneenneenneennennnn 6 Choosing Print Media uursusseesessernsenseennennnennnennennnnnn 7 Paper nissen anno ende 7 Transparencies Adhesive Labels u eeee
8. RNER TE EHRE i switch functions oe eect crete 16 Ey aL marnenaneE 17 leaning ien eee l Cleaning page sinisa niini 17 Image drum cartridge cleaning the LED array 11 hiess eek INTEN 12 transporting ssseeesssesesssescsssesessseeesseees 17 replacing initiierten 12 when to replace s src 12 26 OKIPAGE 8p 8w User Notes User s Guide 27 English 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 28 OKIPAGE 8p 8w
9. asic Troubleshooting 0 ce eeeesceseceseceseceeecneeeseeeeeeeeeees 18 Paper Jams u 18 Print Quality Problems 22422242 200er 19 Software Problems sanieren 20 Hardware Probleemsete E e Erai 21 Specifications u isses Eken ERES 23 Index nnn aina a ea a e r t a 26 User s Guide 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 protect 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
10. e 8p 4w 6W 32W 37W 160W 180W 450W 450W User s Guide 23 English Category Item Specification Paper handling Input Tray Approx 100 sheets standard paper 70g m Manual Feed Single sheet paper transparencies adhesive labels and envelopes Output Tray 30 sheets face up standard paper Paper size Input Tray Letter 13 or 14 Legal A4 A5 A6 B5 Executive Free Minimum 76 2x147 3mm 3 0 x5 8 maximum 14 Legal Manual Feed Letter 13 or 14 Legal A4 A5 A6 B5 C5 DL COM 10 Monarch Free Minimum 76 2x127 0mm 3 0 x5 0 maximum 14 Legal Media support Media Support Paper 60 105 g m heavyweight paper up to 120 g m manual feed only Transparencies adhesive labels and envelopes are supported via the manual feed slot Temperature C Operating 10 32 Non operating 0 43 Storage 20 50 for up to 1 month in fully packed state minus toner and image drum Transit 29 50 for up to 1 month in fully packed state minus toner and image drum Humidity Operating 20 80 25 0 C Non operating 10 90 26 8 C w Storage 10 90 35 0 C et bulb temperature Transit 10 90 40 0 C 24 OKIPAGE 8p 8w English SCategory Item Specification Life amp Duty cycle Printer Life 30 000 pages 5 years max 2 500 pages month av 500 pages month Service amp Reliability MTBF 5 700 Print hours 2 3 duty MTTR 20 minutes Consumable life Toner 1 500 pages 5 print density Imag
11. e Drum 10 000 pages continuous print 8 000 pages 3 pages job without power save Emulation Standard HP LaserJet5 PCL5e PCLXL Okipage 8p only IBM Proprinter EPSON FX Optional None Acoustic noise Operating 50dBA without peak sounds Standby Background level Approvals EN 60950 EN 50081 1 1992 EN 50082 1 1992 User s Guide 25 Index B M Button Manual feed anisekasse 9 Problems front panel Okipage 8p nn 15 Media Type hardWais sessi esaeren ninae 21 SCUING nn decsssewrevies engined secede tbeee dae 8 print g ality essen 19 c Menus SOFTWA Ei gioar re NEN NAS 20 Cleaning the LED array nn 11 USE A en 16 S D l P Safety enar n E ERTER 4 Drum cartridge See Image drum cartridge Paper Specifications cece eects 23 Drum counter 0 3 hieroi inikos aes Teaia niahi 9 TESELUNS A nas En RA E EKNER 13 DE nen pen ee 18 T E letterhead end Toner cartridge loading ee hie ces actos tats rasen 10 Enersy Star 2 2 22 een ande 5 rating replacing ehe 10 F size 8 when to replace eenenene 10 Ponts iena aE R A 14 Weight sses 8 Trouble shooting Okipage 8p fonts 14 Print media hardwa Te DPCP nz a using fonts une 14 Cho6SINng a 7 Pape JAMS ans 18 ED SON RR 14 envelopes snaren naa 7 ae quality en z x Front panel Okipage 8p paper seesesiessssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeneseaey 7 software problems LED indichlion oaea et 15 transparencies BE
12. ees 7 Envelopes 4 a E E E EEES 7 Paper Sizes u 8 Paper Wei ht 2 s 2422 2 esersetserane ss 8 Eoading P per 22 22 0er 8 Manual feed 22580808 RB sehn 9 Paper Exit 42282 an 9 Toner Cartridge ara 10 Toner Cartridge Life stuerne eene essri is 10 When to Replace the Toner Cartridge 10 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 2 24 10 Cleaning the LED Array uersesseessenseensennnenseensennnnnn 11 Image drum Cartridge occse nsise sassis 12 Image Drum Cartridge Life 220222020 se ennesnen nenn 12 When to Replace the Image Drum Cartridge 12 Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge 00 12 Resetting the Drum Counter rsesserssesnnesnnessnensnennnn 13 Fonts une eb Bele hale hin Reel 14 What is Font a cupcosspessdpeescpvesceveceveneteatecsoossp cuss 14 Using Fonts 22 14 OKIPAGE 8p Fonts 008 inti 224er 14 Front Panel Indication OKIPAGE pp 15 EED Indication 1 284 ee webs E EREKE 15 Front Panel Switch Functions ce eescecescceeneeceeeeeeneees 16 Viewing and using the MENUS euneennesnessnessnensnenseennennnnnnn 16 Pint r Maintenance ve cases cece este nnse comes 17 Transporting Your Printer ceeeeesseceeeeesteceeeeeeneeeeeees 17 Generating a Cleaning Page nuuennesnnesnnesnnesnensnennn 17 Cleaning the Printer cece ceecsecseecse esse ceeeneesaeeaee 17 B
13. erly Carefully remove image drum and shake side to side a few times to redistribute toner Page has repetitive marks Damaged image drum causes repetitive marks due to surface nicks or scratches Use the printer control panel software to generate a cleaning page marks may be temporary Install a new image drum cartridge Smeared or blotched print Dirty rollers toner dropped inside printer Use the printer control panel software to generate a cleaning page Image drum problem contact service Software Problems It is essential to ensure that you have installed the correct Oki printer drivers If printing from a DOS text box your application should be set up for printing with an HP LaserJet II or compatible driver Problem Printing is garbled Solution Incorrect driver is installed or selected Install or select Oki drivers provided with printer Printer s output is below rated speed Much of the printing delay will be caused by your application Complex graphic images may take longer to prepare for printing than simple text documents 20 OKIPAGE 8p 8w Hardware Problems Problem When you try to print nothing happens Solution Configuration error Check cable connection If more than one printer is available make sure your printer has been selected Check printer status If the printer light flashes slowly the print job is progressing If the light flashes rapidly u
14. her than those outlined in the handbook You may cause damage requiring extensive repair work e It is 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 Directive This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating toelectromagnetic compatibility and low voltage Energy Star luni Asan ENERGY STAR Partner Oki has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficie
15. ight paper guide to fit against the edge of the paper Do not move the left guide again as this may cause the paper to skew as it is fed in a D p i d 4 Lift the paper out of the tray again slightly about 1 cm and re insert it gently allowing it to drop under its own weight do not force it down Insert letterhead paper face down top of page first Manual feed Use manual feed for printing envelopes transparencies heavyweight and odd size paper English Insert envelopes with flap side down and to the left 1 Adjust guides Oky Ll Sam PAGE g T aae a 2 Insert paper squarely into the guides Insert letterhead paper face up top of page first Paper Exit e Up to 30 sheets of 75g m 201b paper can be stacked e Printed pages exit face up User s Guide Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Life Toner cartridge life depends on the page density the percentage of each page that is printed black The higher the print density the more toner is used On average a toner cartridge will produce approximately 1500 sheets at 5 print density The first cartridge you place in your printer will produce between 500 and 700 sheets This is normal as the new image drum reservoir and developing roller must saturate with toner When to Replace the Toner Cartridge Replace the toner cartridge when you see the TONER LOW message displayed on your screen You can continue printing using the toner i
16. l as error indication on the host PC the OKIPAGE 8p has a set of LEDs that inform the user of certain conditions w A O 2 E E Each of the LEDs can be in any one of five states a ON OFF 4 Blinking slow repeats ON 2secs OFF 2secs Blinking repeats ON 500ms OFF 500ms Blinking fast repeats ON 120ms OFF 120ms The front panel switch has different functions depending on the condition of the front panel LEDs and also on the length of time that the button is pressed There are three different modes of operation button pressed and released immediately button pressed for more than 2 seconds but less than 5 seconds button pressed for more than 5 seconds LED Indication State Ready Cancelling data process data remains in the buffer Recieving processing or printing data Manual request Change drum toner low or toner sensor warning Buffer overflow or Print overrun ERROR Paper out or Input jam ERROR Paper jam size check feed jam exit jam Error Cover open Program error watchdog timer or controller error Hardware error FATAL ERROR Reseting printer Initializing EEPROM initializing Error Manual feed X Ready English Comments Buffercontents cleared printed Recover Recover and print re start print re start by cover open close Recover by power off on Service call if
17. n the printer reservoir However you should replace the toner cartridge as soon as possible to maintain print quality and avoid possible damage to the imaging system Replacing the Toner Cartridge A Do not remove the new cartridge from its packaging 1 Open the cover and remove the used toner cartridge Opening the cover exposes hot surfaces which are clearly labelled Do NOT touch them Ses a 2 Shake the new toner cartridge gently to distribute toner evenly 10 OKIPAGE 8p 8w 3 Unwrap the new cartridge 4 Remove the tape 5 Insert the toner cartridge Mt 6 Push the lock lever forward ag slitt i o 4 7 Close the printer cover Cleaning the LED Array Clean the LED array e Whenever you install a new toner cartridge e If you see faded vertical areas or light printing down a page e If printing is fuzzy or blurred Wipe the LED array gently using a clean lint free cloth User s Guide 11 English Image drum Cartridge Image Drum Cartridge Life The life of an image drum depends on a number of factors including temperature humidity the type of paper you use and the number of pages per job The image drum cartridge should last about 10 000 pages for continuous printing up to 8 000 pages at 3 pages per job without power save When to Replace the Image Drum Cartridge As the image drum approaches its end of life CHANGE DRUM displays on
18. ncy User s Guide English Important Wiring Instructions The wires in the power cable are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this printer do not correspond with the markings of the terminals of your plug proceed as follows Green and Yellow Must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or the safety earth symbol or the terminal coloured green or green and yellow Blue Must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured blue or black Brown Must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red A This printer must be earthed If you are in any doubt regarding the wiring please contact a qualified electrician OKIPAGE 8p 8w Choosing Print Media Paper For best results use paper that is smooth and of high quality like copier type paper or paper with a Sheffield rating of 100 250 Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it Keep it away from moisture or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl Preprinted forms must not scorch melt offset or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second Avoid printing on both sides of the paper or preprinted documents that have been in a photocopier Try paper before you buy it in quantity Transparencies Adhesive Labels
19. p 8w Print Quality Problems Problem Printed page is blank English Solution The toner cartridge is missing or empty Install a new toner cartridge Entire page prints faintly The toner cartridge is installed incorrectly Re install the toner cartridge Make sure the tape is removed from the bottom of the toner cartridge the cartridge is seated correctly and the toner lock lever is pushed all the way forward Toner cartridge is empty Replace the toner cartridge Printed page is fuzzy or blurred Ensure that the image drum is located correctly and that the top cover is firmly closed Use the printer control panel software to adjust the DARKNESS setting LED array is dirty clean the LED array LED array is dislodged Check alignment contact service Page prints all black Hardware problem Contact service Page has a grey background Static electricity generally from dry environments causes toner to stick to background Change paperto asmoother laser bond or use a humidifier Vertical black lines on printed page Is toner low Replace toner cartridge LED array is defective Contact service To verify print quality problems try printing several pages to check that the problem is persistent User s Guide 19 Print Quality Problems contd Problem Vertical white line or streaking on printed page Solution Toner is low and does not distribute prop
20. rvice be sure to take the following precautions 1 Seal the toner cartridge and the image drum cartridge in the black light proof bag provided 2 Try to ensure that the printer remains the right way up during transportation to avoid spillage of any residual toner Generating a Cleaning Page e Removes residual impurities from printing surfaces e Reduces problems such as repeating marks blotching and shading Enter the printer status monitor Click on the Printer Setup tab Click on the Printer Menu button Click on the Maintenance tab an A WwW N Click the Cleaning button next to Cleaning printer Cleaning the Printer To obtain the best performance from your printer it must be cleaned regularly A Disconnect your printer from mains power 1 Open the cover and remove the image drum cartidge 2 Use a soft dry cloth to remove any excess toner 3 The printer exterior can be cleaned using a soft cloth moistened with water 4 Wipe the printer cover with a clean dry cloth N Do NOT use chemical cleaners or sprays on your printer Aside from routine service or repair no further printer maintenance is necessary User s Guide 17 English Basic Troubleshooting Paper Jams 3 Remove the jammed paper 4 Replace the image drum 1 Open the cover A The fuser unit at the back of the printer is hot 2 Lift out the image drum 5 lose the wover 18 OKIPAGE 8
21. se the control panel software to examine printer status Printing is garbled Incorrect cable configuration Check cable configuration type continuity and length Maximum recommended length is 1 8m See software problems Printer freezes or an error message displays when computer is restarted Starting the computer while the printer is on can cause a communications error Turn the printer off before restarting the computer Odours are given off by forms or adhesives passing through the hot fusing unit Odours are not emitted by the printer Make sure the forms you use can withstand heating provide adequate ventilation Pre printed forms transparencies and adhesive labels must be able to withstand 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second Printer is on but must WARM UP before a job is printed Power Save mode is set to ON to conserve energy The fuser must heat up before printing the next job To eliminate warm up delay use the printer control panel to change Power Save setting User s Guide 21 English Hardware Problems contd Problem Printed paper curls excessively Solution Heat from the toner fusing process removes moisture from the paper and may cause curling If the curling is severe a Turn the paper over in the paper feeder Put paper in feeder with print facing the back of the printer look on the package for an arrow or other indicator of the print side b A major cause of
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