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Oki C5100 User Manual

Oki C5100
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Oki C5100 Specifications

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BrandOki
ModelC5100
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Printer

Key Printer Features

Lists key features like speed, resolution, and technology.

Available Printer Options

Details available upgrades like RAM, Duplex Unit, and Second Paper Tray.

Printer Overview: Front View

Output Stacker Description

Capacity and function of the face-down output stacker.

Operator Panel and Controls

Description of the operator controls and LCD display.

Standard Paper Tray Details

Capacity and type of paper for the standard paper tray.

Multi-Purpose Tray Usage

Use of the MP tray for special media and manual feeding.

Printer Overview: Rear View

On/Off Switch Location

Location of the printer's power switch.

Power Cord Socket

Location of the power cord connection.

USB Interface Port

Location of the USB connection port.

Network Interface Port

Location of the network connection port.

Optional Duplex Unit Connection

Location and connection of the optional duplex unit.

Rear Stacker (Face Up)

Description and usage of the face-up rear stacker.

Understanding Document Notations

Meaning of 'Note' Indicators

Explains the purpose of 'Note' annotations for supplemental info.

Meaning of 'Caution' Indicators

Explains 'Caution' for potential equipment malfunction or damage.

Meaning of 'Warning' Indicators

Explains 'Warning' for risk of personal injury.

Meaning of 'Important!' Indicators

Explains 'Important!' for supplemental info to prevent problems.

Changing Printer Display Language

Steps to Change Display Language

Step-by-step guide to navigate menus and select a new language.

Media Recommendations Overview

Paper Weight Designations and Usage

Details paper weight categories and their compatibility with trays/duplex.

Media Heat Resistance Caution

Warning about the heat resistance requirement for print media.

Supported Media Types

Recommended Paper Types

Lists specific recommended paper brands and weights.

Paper Usage Recommendations

Advice on paper storage, handling textured paper, and paper to avoid.

Printing with Envelopes

Envelope Usage and Precautions

Recommendations for envelope storage, types, and what to avoid.

Printing with Transparencies

Transparency Usage and Precautions

Advice on using transparencies and avoiding damage.

Printing with Labels

Label Usage and Cautions

Guidelines and cautions for using labels, including coverage and exposure.

Media Specifications for Trays 1 & 2

Paper Sizes for Trays 1 and 2

Table showing supported paper sizes for feeding and exiting in Trays 1 & 2.

Printer Auto Paper Switching

How to Enable Auto Tray Switching

Explanation of how the auto switching function works and where it's enabled.

Multi-Purpose Tray Media Handling

Loading Media into the MP Tray

Guidance on what media can be loaded into the MP Tray and how.

Duplex Unit Media Restrictions

Important note on media limitations for duplex printing.

Paper Sizes for Multi-Purpose Tray

MP Tray Feed and Exit Capabilities

Table showing media support for MP Tray feed and exit paths.

Top Exit Stacker Details

Top Exit Stacker Capacity and Order

Details capacity and how pages are stacked in the top exit.

Rear Exit Stacker Details

Rear Exit Stacker Operation and Order

Explains how to use the rear exit and how pages are stacked.

Optional Duplex Unit Functionality

Duplex Unit Paper Size and Weight Support

Specifies paper sizes and weights supported by the duplex unit.

Heavy Paper Stacker Recommendation

Recommendation for using specific stackers with heavier paper stocks.

Loading Paper into Trays

Loading Paper into Trays 1 and 2

Instructions for loading paper into the main paper trays.

Notes on Loading Second Paper Tray

Important notes regarding loading the second paper tray during printing.

Paper Jam Prevention Tips

Steps to Prevent Paper Jams

List of actions to take to avoid paper jams in the printer.

Loading the Multi-Purpose Tray

MP Tray Media Stack Height Limit

Specifies the maximum media stack height for the MP Tray.

Using the Printer Driver Settings

Printer Driver for Windows 98/Me/XP/NT 4.0

Overview of driver features for older Windows versions.

Printer Driver Illustration Notes

Note about illustrations matching Windows Me OS.

Accessing Printer Properties from Applications

How to access printer properties from application print dialogs.

N-Up Printing in Windows (Multiple Pages Per Sheet)

How to Perform N-Up Printing

Step-by-step guide for setting up N-up printing via driver.

Custom Page Sizes Printing (Windows)

Custom Size Range for Trays 1 & 2

Specifies minimum and maximum custom paper sizes for Trays 1 & 2.

Custom Size Range for MP Tray

Specifies custom paper sizes and banner support for the MP Tray.

Custom Page Size Definition Limit

Information on the maximum number of custom page sizes that can be defined.

Saving Custom Page Sizes (Windows)

Steps to Create and Save Custom Page Sizes

Guide on how to define and save custom paper sizes in the driver.

Adjusting Print Resolution (Windows)

How to Change Print Resolution

Steps to select print resolution (Fine, Normal, Fast) via driver settings.

Duplex Printing Setup (Windows)

Requirements for Duplex Printing

Lists requirements like duplex unit, paper size, and loading.

How to Perform Duplex Printing

Step-by-step guide for enabling two-sided printing in the driver.

Printing Booklets (Windows)

Booklet Printing Prerequisites

Notes on duplex unit requirement and software compatibility.

How to Print Booklets

Steps to select booklet printing mode in the driver.

Adding Watermarks to Prints (Windows)

How to Set Up and Print Watermarks

Guide on selecting or creating watermarks in the printer driver.

Collating Print Jobs (Windows)

How to Enable Collating

Steps to select the collate option for multiple copies.

Printing Posters (Windows)

How to Print Posters

Guide to configuring and printing posters using the driver.

Printer Driver for Windows 2000

Windows 2000 Driver Features

Lists the driver features available for Windows 2000.

Accessing Printer Properties in Windows 2000

How to access printer properties from application print dialogs.

N-Up Printing in Windows 2000

How to Perform N-Up Printing in Windows 2000

Step-by-step guide for setting up N-up printing via driver.

Custom Page Sizes Printing (Windows 2000)

Custom Size Range for Trays 1 & 2 (Win 2000)

Specifies minimum and maximum custom paper sizes for Trays 1 & 2.

Custom Size Range for MP Tray (Win 2000)

Specifies custom paper sizes and banner support for the MP Tray.

Saving Custom Page Sizes (Windows 2000)

Steps to Save Custom Page Sizes (Win 2000)

Guide on how to define and save custom paper sizes in the driver.

Adjusting Print Resolution (Windows 2000)

How to Change Print Resolution (Win 2000)

Steps to select print resolution via driver settings for Win 2000.

Duplex Printing Setup (Windows 2000)

Duplex Printing Requirements (Win 2000)

Lists requirements for duplex printing on Windows 2000.

How to Perform Duplex Printing (Win 2000)

Steps to enable two-sided printing in the driver for Win 2000.

Printing Booklets (Windows 2000)

Booklet Printing Prerequisites (Win 2000)

Notes on duplex unit and software compatibility for booklet printing.

How to Print Booklets (Win 2000)

Steps to select booklet printing mode in the driver for Win 2000.

Adding Watermarks to Prints (Windows 2000)

How to Set Up Watermarks (Windows 2000)

Guide on selecting or creating watermarks in the printer driver for Win 2000.

Collating Print Jobs (Windows 2000)

How to Enable Collating (Windows 2000)

Steps to select the collate option for multiple copies in Win 2000.

Printing Posters (Windows 2000)

How to Print Posters (Windows 2000)

Guide to printing posters using the driver for Win 2000.

Color Printing Management

General Information on Color Printing

Explains printer driver color controls and application overrides.

Factors Affecting Printed Document Appearance

Discusses factors influencing print appearance like monitor vs. printer color.

Viewing Conditions and Color Appearance

Impact of Lighting on Print Color

How different lighting affects how printed colors appear.

Printer Driver Manual Color Settings

How manual color settings in the driver affect print appearance.

Monitor Settings and Color Temperature

How monitor brightness, contrast, and color temperature affect on-screen look.

Color Matching and Monitor Color Temperature

Note relating color matching options to monitor color temperature.

Software Application Color Display

Color Differences Across Applications

How graphics apps differ from office apps in color display.

Impact of Paper Type on Color

How paper type affects printed color output.

Choosing a Color Matching Method

Understanding RGB vs. CMYK Color Modes

Explains the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes for printing.

Color Matching Guidance Limitations

Notes that suggestions are guidance only and apps may override settings.

Matching Photographic Images

RGB Matching for Photos

Recommends RGB settings for photographic images.

RGB/CMYK for Photos with Soft-Proofing

Using Soft-Proofing with ICC profiles for photo printing.

Matching Specific Colors (e.g., Logos)

Methods for matching specific colors like company logos using sRGB or Color Swatch Utility.

Printing Vivid Colors with RGB Settings

Using Monitor or Digital Camera settings for vivid RGB colors.

Color Matching Options

Printer Driver Color Matching Options

Explains how driver options match printed colors to monitor display.

Color Options Compatibility with RGB Data

Note that driver color options are designed for RGB data only.

Manual Color Matching Options

Monitor (6500k) Perceptual Color Matching

Optimized for printing daylight photographs.

Monitor (6500k) Vivid Color Matching

Optimized for printing bright colors and office graphics.

Monitor (9300k) Color Matching

Optimized for photos with monitors using 9300k color temperature.

Digital Camera Color Matching

Optimized for photos taken with digital cameras, producing brighter colors.

sRGB Color Matching for Specific Colors

Optimized for matching specific colors like logos, managing color gamut.

Setting Default Color Profiles

Setting Default Manual Color Matching Options

Steps to set manual color matching options as the default in the driver.

Changing Color Matching for Specific Print Jobs

Using the Print Color Swatch Utility

How to use the utility to print color samples and RGB values for matching.

Printer Menu Functions Overview

Navigating Printer Menus

Step-by-step guide to access and change settings via the printer's control panel.

Printer Menu Variations Note

Note about how installed options affect menu listings.

Example: Changing Power Save Settings

Step-by-Step Example for Menu Changes

Detailed example of changing the Power Save time interval via the menu.

Printer Menu Default Settings

Default Settings for Printer Menus

Table listing default settings for Information, Print, and Media menus.

Printer Menu Default Settings (Continued)

Default Settings for Color, SYS, USB, Network Menus

Table listing default settings for Color, System, USB, and Network menus.

Printer Menu Default Settings (Continued)

Default Settings for Network, Memory, System Adjust Menus

Table listing default settings for Network, Memory, and System Adjust menus.

Printer Menu Default Settings (Continued)

Default Settings for Usage Menu

Table listing default settings for the Usage Menu.

Printer Menu Details

Printer Information Menu Items

Explains items in the Information Menu like MenuMap and Demo page.

Printer Print Menu Options

Details settings for Copies, Paper Feed, Auto Tray Switch, and Tray Sequence.

Printer Print Menu Details (Continued)

Print Menu Options: MP Tray Usage, Media Check, Mono-Print Speed

Explains MP Tray Usage, Media Check, and Mono-Print Speed settings.

Printer Media Menu Settings

Media Menu: Tray 1 Settings

Explains settings for Tray 1 paper size, type, and weight.

Media Menu: Tray 2 Settings

Explains settings for optional Tray 2 paper size, type, and weight.

Printer Media Menu Settings (Continued)

Media Menu: MP Tray Settings

Explains settings for MP Tray paper size, type, and weight.

Media Menu: Unit of Measure and Dimensions

Explains unit of measure and custom dimension settings.

Printer Media Menu Settings (Continued)

Media Menu: Y-DIMENSION for Custom Sizes

Defines the length for custom paper sizes and banner printing.

Printer Color Menu Settings

Color Menu: Density Control and Adjustments

Explains density control, auto density setup, and color registration adjustments.

Printer System Configuration Menu

System Configuration: Power Save, Warnings, Timeouts

Explains settings for power save, warnings, timeouts, and jam recovery.

Printer System Configuration Menu (Continued)

System Configuration: Language and USB Settings

Explains language settings and USB menu options like soft reset and speed.

USB Menu Options

Details USB interface settings for the printer.

Printer Network Menu Settings

Explains network protocol settings like TCP/IP and NetBEUI.

Printer Network Menu Settings (Continued)

Network Settings: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway

Details IP address configuration, subnet mask, and gateway settings.

Printer Network Menu Settings (Continued)

Network Settings: FTP, SNMP, LAN, Hub Link

Explains FTP, SNMP, LAN, and hub link settings for network communication.

Printer Memory Menu Settings

Explains settings for the receive buffer size.

Printer System Adjust Menu Options

Printer System Adjust Menu Options

Explains settings for adjusting print position horizontally and vertically.

Printer System Adjust Menu Settings (Continued)

System Adjust Menu: Drum Cleaning

Explains the drum cleaning function and its effect on drum life.

Printer Maintenance Menu Settings

Maintenance Menu: Reset, Save, Power Save

Explains menu reset, save settings, and power save options.

Maintenance Menu: Paper and Transparency Settings

Explains settings for paper and transparency print adjustments.

Printer Usage Statistics Menu

Usage Menu: Page Counts and Consumable Life

Displays page counts for trays and consumables, and remaining life.

Replacing Printer Consumables

Toner Cartridge Replacement and Life

Information on toner cartridge life expectancy and replacement.

Image Drum Replacement and Life

Information on image drum life expectancy and replacement.

Transfer Belt Replacement and Life

Information on transfer belt life expectancy and replacement.

Fuser Replacement and Life

Information on fuser life expectancy and replacement.

Toner Cartridge Life Reduction Note

Note about reduced toner cartridge life when installed with a new image drum.

Toner Cartridge Replacement Procedure

Toner Replacement Messages

Explains messages indicating when toner needs replacement.

Toner Cartridge Order Numbers

Lists toner colors and their corresponding Oki order numbers.

Image Drum Replacement Procedure

Image Drum Replacement Messages

Explains messages indicating image drum life and replacement.

Image Drum Order Numbers

Lists drum colors and their corresponding Oki order numbers.

Belt Unit Replacement Procedure

Belt Unit Replacement Messages

Explains messages indicating belt unit life and replacement.

Fuser Replacement Procedure

Fuser Replacement Messages

Explains messages indicating fuser life and replacement.

Fuser Heat Warning

Warning about hot fuser components and handling precautions.

Printer Options and Upgrades

Additional RAM Memory Upgrade

Details available RAM memory upgrades and capacity.

Second Paper Tray Option

Information about the optional second paper tray.

Duplex Unit Option for Two-Sided Printing

Information about the optional duplex unit for two-sided printing.

Second Paper Tray Specifications

Second Paper Tray Capacity and Support

Details the paper capacity and media support of the second tray.

Duplex Unit Specifications

Duplex Unit Paper Handling

Specifies paper sizes and weights supported by the duplex unit.

Clearing Printer Paper Jams

Clearing Jam 370

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 370.

Clearing Jam 371

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 371.

Clearing Jam 372

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 372.

Clearing Jam 373

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 373.

Clearing Jam 380

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 380.

Clearing Jam 381

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 381.

Clearing Jam 382

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 382.

Clearing Jam 383

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 383.

Clearing Jam 390

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 390.

Clearing Jam 391

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 391.

Clearing Jam 392

Instructions for clearing paper jam code 392.

Clearing Jam 382: Open Top Cover

Jam 382 Procedure

Steps for clearing a paper jam in the top cover area.

Clearing Jam 381: Open Top Cover

Jam 381 Procedure

Steps for clearing a paper jam in the top cover area.

Clearing Jams 372 and 380

Jam 372/380 Procedure: Front Cover

Steps for clearing jams accessed via the front cover.

Clearing Jams 370, 373, and 383

Jam 370/373/383 Procedure: Duplex Cover

Steps for clearing jams accessed via the duplex cover.

Clearing Jam 371: Duplex Unit

Jam 371 Procedure: Duplex Unit Removal

Steps for clearing a jam by removing the duplex unit.

Clearing Jams 391 and 392

Jam 391/392 Procedure: Tray Removal

Steps for clearing jams by removing trays 1 or 2.

Clearing Jam 390: MP Tray

Jam 390 Procedure: Early Entry

Steps for clearing a jam when the sheet has just started entering the printer.

Jam 390 Procedure: Front Extraction

Steps for clearing a jam that requires opening the front cover.

Printer Troubleshooting Guide

Understanding LCD Error Messages

Explains common LCD messages, their meanings, and what to do.

Understanding LCD Error Messages (Continued)

More LCD Error Messages and Solutions

Continues explanation of LCD messages and troubleshooting steps.

Understanding LCD Error Messages (Continued)

Additional LCD Error Messages and Solutions

Explains more LCD messages like tray empty, media mismatch, and paper jams.

Understanding LCD Error Messages (Continued)

More LCD Error Messages and Solutions

Explains error messages related to network, invalid data, toner, and component life.

Understanding LCD Error Messages (Continued)

Fatal Error Message and Service Advice

Explains how to handle fatal errors and contact service.

General Problem Solving

Troubleshooting Paper Feed Problems

Addresses issues like multiple sheets feeding, paper curling, or angled feeding.

Troubleshooting: Jam Cleared, No Print

Solves the issue where a jam is cleared but the printer remains unresponsive.

Troubleshooting Windows Printing Issues

Troubleshooting USB Connection Configuration

Addresses problems with configuring USB connections for the printer.

Troubleshooting: Printer Not Printing

Troubleshooting PRNUSBX WRITE ERROR

Solves the PRNUSBX WRITE ERROR message.

Troubleshooting Application Errors

Resolving General Protection Faults

Addresses application errors and general protection faults.

Troubleshooting Slow Printing

Provides solutions for slow print processing and complex data.

Troubleshooting Paper Size Mismatch

Resolving Paper Size Mismatch Errors

Steps to resolve errors requesting a paper size change.

Troubleshooting Poor Print Quality

Poor Quality: Longitudinal White Stripes

Solves issues with longitudinal white stripes on prints.

Poor Quality: Longitudinal Fading

Solves issues with longitudinal fading on prints.

Troubleshooting Faint Printing

Causes and Remedies for Faint Printing

Addresses faint printing due to toner, paper, or cartridge installation.

Troubleshooting Fading in Patches

Solves issues with fading appearing in patches on prints.

Troubleshooting Longitudinal Black Stripes

Solves issues with longitudinal black lines or spots on prints.

Troubleshooting Faint Shading

Causes of Faint Shading on Unprinted Sections

Addresses faint shading due to static, thick paper, or low toner.

Troubleshooting Blurred Letter Edges

Solves issues with blurred edges on printed text.

Troubleshooting Blurred Pages (One Side)

Solves issues where only one side of printed pages appears blurred.

Miscellaneous Printer Problems

Troubleshooting: Printer Not Online

Solves issues where the printer is powered on but not online.

Troubleshooting: Print Processing Not Starting

Addresses issues when print jobs do not start processing.

Troubleshooting: Print Processing Cancels

Solves issues where print processing is cancelled unexpectedly.

Troubleshooting Strange Printer Noises

Addresses causes and solutions for unusual printer noises.

Troubleshooting: Slow Printer Startup

Resolving Slow Printer Startup Issues

Addresses slow startup due to warm-up, cleaning, or data processing.

Troubleshooting Toner Rub-Off

Solves toner rub-off issues by checking media settings and fuser packing material.

Printer Specifications

Printer Physical Dimensions

Lists the physical dimensions of the printer.

Printer Net Weight

States the net weight of the printer.

Printer Print Speed Specifications

Details print speeds for color, monochrome, and transparencies.

Printer Resolution Specifications

Lists the print resolution capabilities of the printer.

Printer Emulation Type

Specifies the printer emulation standard.

Printer Environmental Operating Conditions

Lists operating temperature and humidity ranges.

Printer Automatic Features

Lists automatic printer features like registration and density adjustment.

Printer Memory Capacity

Details standard and upgradable memory capacities.

Printer Paper Capacity by Tray

Lists paper capacity for each tray.

Printer Paper Weight Range Support

Details the supported paper weight ranges for each tray.

Printer Paper Output Options

Describes the top and rear paper output capabilities.

Printer Estimated Lifespan

Estimated printer life in pages and years.

Printer Performance Specifications

Printer Duty Cycle Specifications

Lists maximum and average monthly duty cycles.

Toner Cartridge Lifespan

Estimated toner cartridge life.

Image Drum Lifespan

Estimated image drum life.

Belt Unit Lifespan

Estimated belt unit life.

Fuser Lifespan

Estimated fuser life.

Printer Utility Programs Overview

Introduction to Utility Programs

Introduces software utilities included on the driver CD.

Color Utility: Color Swatch

Details the Color Swatch utility for printing color samples.

Network Utilities Overview

Lists network utilities: PrintSuperVision, Status, and LPR.

Color Swatch Utility Details

Explains how the utility helps select and reproduce colors accurately.

Color Swatch Utility Limitations

Notes limitations of the Color Swatch Utility regarding color matching accuracy.

Installing the Color Swatch Utility

Steps to Install Color Swatch Utility

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Color Swatch Utility from the CD.

Opening the Color Swatch Utility

How to launch the Color Swatch Utility from the Start menu.

Using the Color Swatch Utility

Explains how to use the utility to select and print color samples.

PrintSuperVision Utility Overview

PrintSuperVision General Information

Describes PrintSuperVision as a web-based application for managing networked printers.

Installing PrintSuperVision Utility

Steps to install the PrintSuperVision utility from the driver CD.

PrintSuperVision Utility Features

Lists key features of PrintSuperVision for printer monitoring and management.

Additional Information Resources

Network Printer Status Utility

Describes the utility that adds a STATUS tab to the printer driver.

Installing Network Printer Status Utility Manually

Manual installation steps for the Network Printer Status Utility.

Accessing Network Printer Status Utility

Steps to open the Network Printer Status Utility via printer properties.

Checking Printer Status via Web Settings

Printer Status Web Interface

How to access the printer status screen via web settings.

OKI LPR Utility for Network Printing

Installing the OKI LPR Utility

Steps to install the LPR Utility for direct network printing.

LPR Utility Status Box Information

Explains the information displayed in the LPR Utility Status Box.

Additional Information for LPR Utility

LPR Utility Help Resource

Directs users to the HELP option within the LPR Utility for assistance.

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