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Oki B401 - User Manual

Oki B401
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Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers

  • L
    Linda WaltonJul 31, 2025
    What to do if Oki Printer does not print anything?
    • H
      hannahdrakeJul 31, 2025
      If nothing happens when you try to print with your Oki Printer, but the printer indicates it is ready to receive data, there might be a configuration error. Check the cable connection. If multiple printers are available, ensure your printer is selected.
  • S
    Stephanie QuinnAug 4, 2025
    What to do if Oki B401 Printer doesn't resume printing after removing jammed paper?
    • G
      Gary Hoover Jr.Aug 5, 2025
      If your Oki Printer does not resume printing after you've removed the jammed paper, it may not be enough to just remove the paper. Try opening and closing the top cover of the printer.
  • E
    Emily BrownAug 8, 2025
    What to do if Oki Printer prints graphic image partly on one page?
    • K
      Kayla MartinAug 8, 2025
      If your Oki Printer is printing a graphic image partly on one page and partly on the next, it may be due to insufficient printer memory for the image at the current resolution. Try changing the resolution, reducing the image size, or installing more memory in your printer.
  • J
    Jane LopezAug 13, 2025
    What to do if Oki Printer freezes when computer reboots?
    • S
      stephen00Aug 13, 2025
      If your Oki Printer freezes or displays an error message when the computer is rebooted, it could be due to a communications error caused by booting the computer while the printer is on. Turn the printer off before rebooting the computer.
  • A
    achangAug 17, 2025
    Why Oki B401 output is below rated speed?
    • S
      Shannon StewartAug 17, 2025
      If your Oki Printer's output is slower than its rated speed, the application you're using might be the cause. The selected fonts and how they're transferred to the printer can impact printing speed, even for text documents. For maximum speed, use text in your document and utilize a printer-resident font.
  • T
    Tina FischerAug 22, 2025
    Why size of top margin increases with each page printed on Oki B401 Printer?
    • F
      Francisco BoothAug 22, 2025
      If the top margin size increases with each page printed on your Oki Printer, this could be due to creeping text. The number of lines per page in your software might not match the number of lines per page set on your printer. Many software packages assume 66 lines per page, but your printer’s default might be 64. Adjust the software accordingly, or set the LINES Per PAGE in the soft control panel to match the lines per page in your software.
  • A
    Adriana SandovalOct 25, 2025
    What to do if paper jams occur frequently on Oki B401 Printer?
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      stephanie22Oct 26, 2025
      If you are experiencing frequent paper jams with your Oki Printer, and multiple sheets are fed at the same time, consider these potential causes and solutions: * Ensure the printer is placed on a stable and flat surface. * Use paper suitable for the printer, avoiding paper that is too thick, too thin, moist, folded, creased, or warped. Store paper in protective wrapping and avoid areas with excessive temperature and humidity. * Align the paper edges to the paper guides. * If only one sheet of paper is loaded, load several sheets of paper. * When adding new sheets, remove existing sheets, align the new sheets with them, and then load the tray. * Load postcards, envelopes, label sheets, or transparencies into the Manual Feed tray or Multi Purpose tray, and check they are loaded ...

Summary

Printer Components

Front View

Identifies the external parts of the printer from the front.

Interior View

Identifies the internal components of the printer.

Rear View

Identifies the ports and components located on the rear of the printer.

Operator Panels

B401;B411 Operator Panel

Details the control panel, LEDs, and buttons for B401/B411 models.

LED indicators

Explains the meaning of the Ready and Attention LED status indicators.

Configuration Tool

Introduces the software tool used to control and change printer settings.

B431 Operator Panel

Describes the control panel and its elements for the B431 model.

Paper Handling

Paper Recommendations

Guidelines for selecting paper and envelopes for optimal printing.

Installing paper

Step-by-step instructions for loading paper into the printer trays.

Paper Exit Paths

Details the face-down and face-up paper exit paths.

Setting the Paper feed, size and media

Instructions for setting paper feed, size, and media type.

Operation and Settings

Printer settings in Windows

Guides on configuring printer settings within the Windows environment.

PCL emulation

Details on configuring PCL emulation settings via printer driver tabs.

PS emulation (B431)

Overview of PS emulation tabs: Layout, Paper/Quality, Job Options.

2-Sided (Duplex) Printing

Information on auto vs. manual duplex printing and how to perform it.

Consumables and Maintenance

Replacing the toner cartridge

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the toner cartridge.

Replacing the image drum.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the image drum unit.

Generating a cleaning page

Procedure to generate a cleaning page to resolve print quality issues.

Cleaning the LED array

Instructions for cleaning the LED array for better print quality.

Troubleshooting

Paper Jams

Explains how to clear paper jams quickly and simply from the printer.

Print quality problems

Solutions for common print quality issues like blank sheets or faint prints.

Paper feed problems

Solutions for issues like frequent paper jams or misfeeds.

Software problems

Troubleshooting for issues related to software, drivers, or applications.

Hardware problems

Solutions for issues caused by printer hardware malfunctions.

Specifications

General

Provides general specifications like dimensions, weight, speed, and platforms.

Oki B401 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorNo
Duplex printingYes
Print technologyLED
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)5.5 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)29 ppm
PCL fonts87
Bitmap fontsOCR-A, OCR-B
Printer fontsBitmap, PCL
Maximum duty cycle30000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle2000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges-
Page description languagesEpson FX, IBM ProPrinter, PCL 5e, PCL 6
Processor familyPowerPC
Sound power level (standby)30 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB
Total input capacity250 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets
Maximum input capacity251 sheets
Total number of input trays1
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity1 sheets
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paper
Paper tray media weight60 - 120 g/m²
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
AC input voltage220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)0.5 W
Power consumption (standby)70 W
Power consumption (printing)510 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)7 W
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 43 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)387 x 364 x 244.5 mm

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