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Oki B401dn User Manual

Oki B401dn
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Oki B401dn 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
Product colorWhite
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 interfacesEthernet, Parallel, 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 %
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP (32-bit & 64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-bit & 64-bit) / Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-bit & 64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) / 7 (32-bit & 64-bit); Mac OS X Intel 10.4-10.7
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

Summary

Preface

Emergency First Aid

Notes, Cautions and Warnings

About this manual

Online usage

Guidance on reading the manual electronically using Acrobat Reader.

Printing Pages

Instructions on how to print pages from the manual.

Abbreviations used

List of abbreviations and their meanings used in the manual.

Printer Components Identification

Front Panel and Trays

Details components on the front, including trays and controls.

Internal Components

Points out internal parts like the fuser and toner cartridge.

Rear Interface and Connectivity Ports

Identifies rear ports like USB, LAN, and parallel connections.

Getting Started

Switching On and Off

Steps to turn the printer on, off, and return from power save.

Energy Saving Settings

Information on the printer's power saving modes.

Operator Panel Functions

LED Indicators Explained

Describes the meaning and status of the LED indicators.

LCD Display Information

Explains the information shown on the LCD screen.

Online Button Operations

Details the functions of the Online button.

Configuration Tool and Settings

Changing Printer Language

How to change the display and report printing language.

Using the Configuration Tool

Steps to launch and use the Configuration Tool software.

Printer Menu Functions

Information Menu

Lists items stored within the printer.

Print and Media Menu Settings

Print Menu Settings

Adjustments for print job related functions.

Media Menu Settings

Adjustments for print media types and sizes.

System Configuration and Emulation Menus

System Configuration Menu

General printer settings adjustments.

PCL Emulation Settings

Controls the printer's PCL emulation.

Printer Emulation Types

PPR Emulation

Controls the printer's PPR emulation.

FX Emulation

Controls the printer's FX emulation.

Interface Menus

Parallel Menu

Controls the printer's parallel data interface.

USB Menu

Controls the printer's USB data interface.

Network Menu

Controls the printer's network interface.

Printer Maintenance and Usage

Maintenance Menu

Provides access to various printer maintenance functions.

Usage Menu

Displays printer usage statistics and consumable life.

Printing Menu Settings

Using the Online button

Method to print menu settings using the printer's Online button.

Using the Configuration Tool

Method to print menu settings using the Configuration Tool.

B431D, B431DN Operator Panel

Panel Elements Description

Explains each physical button and the LCD display on the panel.

Menu Control Functions

Describes how to navigate printer menus and settings.

Shutdown Procedure

Outlines the steps to safely shut down the printer.

Printer Settings Menus

Print Menu Settings

Adjustments for print job related functions.

Media Menu Settings

Adjustments for print media types and sizes.

System Configuration Settings

Emulation Settings

PCL Emulation

Controls the printer's PCL emulation.

PPR Emulation

Controls the printer's PPR emulation.

Interface Settings

FX Emulation

Controls the printer's FX emulation.

Parallel Menu

Controls the printer's parallel data interface.

USB Menu

Controls the printer's USB data interface.

Printer Maintenance and Usage

Maintenance Menu

Provides access to various printer maintenance functions.

Usage Menu

Displays printer usage statistics and consumable life.

Printing Menu Settings

Using the Online button

Method to print menu settings using the printer's Online button.

Using the Configuration Tool

Method to print menu settings using the Configuration Tool.

Paper Recommendations

Paper and Envelope Types

Recommendations for paper and envelope types for optimal printing.

Transparencies and Adhesive Labels

Guidelines for using transparencies and labels.

Paper Handling Instructions

Postcards

Recommendations for printing postcards.

Installing Paper

Step-by-step guide to loading paper into the main tray.

Tray Usage Instructions

Paper Feed, Size, and Media Settings

B401DN, B411D, B411DN Media Settings

Steps to change media type using the Configuration Tool for specific models.

B431D, B431DN Paper Settings

Paper Feed Selection

How to manually select paper feed using the control panel.

Paper Size Setting

How to set the paper size using the control panel.

Media Type and Weight Settings

Interfaces Overview

Parallel Interface

Details the parallel interface connection.

USB Interface

Details the USB interface connection.

LAN Interface

Details the LAN network interface connection.

Printer Drivers Installation

Windows Driver Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing drivers on Windows.

Macintosh Driver Installation

Instructions for installing drivers on Macintosh systems.

Choosing a Mac Driver

Guidance on selecting the appropriate Mac driver.

Printer Operation

Printer Settings in Windows

How Windows driver settings interact with panel/tool settings.

Printing Preferences in Windows Applications

How to set printing preferences from within Windows applications.

PCL Emulation Settings

Setup Tab Settings

Explains settings in the Setup tab of the PCL driver preferences.

Job Options Tab Settings

Image Tab Settings

PS Emulation Settings

Layout Tab Settings

Explains settings in the Layout tab of the PS driver preferences.

PS Emulation Tab Settings

Paper/Quality Tab Settings

Explains settings in the Paper/Quality tab of the PS driver.

Job Options Tab Settings

Explains settings in the Job Options tab of the PS driver.

Windows Control Panel Configuration

PCL Emulation Configuration

Details the tabs for PCL emulation configuration.

Advanced Tab Configuration

Detailed settings in the Advanced tab for spooling and printing.

Device Options Tab Configuration

Settings for optional upgrades and device configurations.

PS Emulation Device Settings

2-Sided Printing

Auto Duplex Printing

How to perform automatic duplex printing.

Manual Duplex Printing

Steps for manual duplex printing using the paper tray.

Manual Duplex Printing via Manual Feed Tray

Instructions for manual duplex printing using the manual feed tray.

Overlays and Macros (Windows Only)

Creating PostScript Overlays

Steps to create PostScript overlays for custom stationery.

Creating the Overlay Image

How to create the graphical image for an overlay.

Create and Download Project

Steps to create and download overlay projects using Storage Device Manager.

Test Printing the Overlay

How to test the created overlays on the printer.

Defining Overlays

Final steps to define overlays for use in print jobs.

Printing with PostScript Overlays

How to apply defined PostScript overlays to documents.

Creating PCL Overlays

Create and Download Macros

Steps to create and download PCL macros using Storage Device Manager.

Test Printing the Macro

How to test the created PCL macros.

Defining Overlays

Final steps to define PCL overlays for use.

Printing with PCL Overlays

How to apply defined PCL overlays to documents.

Consumables and Maintenance

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

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

Replacing the Image Drum

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

Cleaning Procedures

General cleaning procedures for the printer.

Troubleshooting Guide

Status and Error Messages

Understanding status and error messages displayed by the printer.

Paper Jams

Information on identifying and clearing paper jams.

Input Jam

How to clear paper jams in the input area.

Feed Jam or Exit Jam

How to clear paper jams in the feed or exit areas.

Print Quality Problems

Paper Feed Problems

Software and Hardware Problems

Software Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to software, drivers, and applications.

Hardware Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to the printer's hardware components.

Installing Printer Options

Installation Procedure

General steps for installing printer options.

Setting Driver Device Options

How to update printer drivers after installing new options.

Printer Specifications

General Specifications

General specifications including model numbers, dimensions, and weight.

Paper and Tray Information

Notes, Symbols, and Terms

OKI Contact Details

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