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Oki CX2731 User Manual

Oki CX2731
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Basic User Guide
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CX2731 MFP

Table of Contents

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Oki CX2731 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum Print Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi
Fax CapabilityYes
Fax Transmission Speed33.6 Kbps
Standard Output Capacity150 sheets
Duplex PrintingYes
DisplayLCD
CopyingYes
ScanningYes
FaxingYes
FunctionsCopier, Fax, Printer, Scanner
Print TechnologyLaser
Scanner TypeFlatbed
Optical Scanning Resolution600 x 600 dpi
ConnectivityEthernet, USB

Summary

Copyright Information

Disclaimer

Explains the manufacturer's responsibility and warranty limitations for the document's content.

Trademark Information

Lists registered trademarks of companies mentioned in the guide.

Emergency First Aid

About This Guide

Notes, Important, Cautions and Warnings

Explains the meaning of Note, Important, Caution, and Warning symbols used in the guide.

Conventions Used

Symbols Used

Describes the meaning of symbols like [], <>, and "" used in the manual.

Getting Started

Names of Components

Identifies and labels the main external components of the machine.

Front View

Illustrates and labels the components visible from the front of the machine.

Interior View: Scanner

Illustrates and labels the internal components of the scanner section.

Interior View: Printer

Illustrates and labels the internal components of the printer section.

Rear View

Illustrates and labels the components visible from the rear of the machine.

Turning Off Your Machine

Power Save Mode and Sleep Mode

Power Save Mode

Explains how the machine automatically enters power save mode and how to activate it manually.

Sleep Mode

Explains the machine's transition to sleep mode when connected to a network.

Returning to the Standby Mode

Describes how to return the machine from power saving modes to standby mode.

The Control Panel

Control Panel Overview

Introduces the control panel sections: Left, Middle, Right, and Qwerty Pad.

Control Panel Left

Describes the functions of the display screen and main function keys on the left panel.

Control Panel Middle

Describes the functions of keys like STATUS, SETTING, HELP, RESET/LOGOUT, and the keypad.

Control Panel Right

Describes the functions of START, STOP, POWER SAVE, One-touch keypad, and JOB MACRO keys.

Control Panel Qwerty

Explains the function of keys on the Qwerty keyboard like Delete, Enter, CTRL, Space, CAPS.

Entering Text

Entering Text using the Entry Screen

Explains how to enter text using the on-screen keyboard for setting items.

Entering Text using the Keypad

Details how to enter text using the machine's numerical keypad and lists character mappings.

Entering Text using the Qwerty Keyboard

Explains how to use the physical Qwerty keyboard for text input, including CAPS and CTRL modes.

Deleting Entered Text

Using the <CLEAR> key

Explains how to delete characters and all entered text using the CLEAR key.

Using [BS] on the Screen Keyboard

Explains how to delete the last character using the BS key on the screen keyboard.

Using the Backspace Key on the Qwerty Keyboard

Explains how to delete the last character using the backspace key on the Qwerty keyboard.

Print Media

Supported Media

Lists the supported paper sizes and their weight ranges for high-quality printing.

Recommended Media

Recommends specific types of paper and labels for use with the machine.

Unsupported Media Types

Lists types of paper and envelopes that should not be used to avoid jams or malfunctions.

Storing Media

Provides guidelines on storing paper correctly to maintain quality and avoid damage.

Available trays

Identifies and illustrates the different paper trays available on the machine.

Selectable Weight Ranges

Details the selectable paper weight ranges and restrictions for duplex printing.

Loading Paper in Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2

Loading Paper in Tray 1

Details how to prepare and load paper into Tray 1 using width guides.

Loading Paper in the MP Tray

Loading Paper in the MP Tray

Details how to pull out the paper support, adjust guides, and insert paper.

Configuring the Tray Settings

Printing The Configuration Report

Explains how to print the machine's current settings and status report.

Registering Standard Size Media in the Machine

Provides step-by-step instructions for registering standard paper sizes, types, and weights.

Registering Custom Sizes

Explains how to register custom paper sizes, including available ranges for each tray.

Print Exits

Using the Top (Facedown) Stacker

Explains the default top exit path for documents, print side down.

Using the Rear (Face Up) Stacker

Explains the rear exit path for documents, print side up, and how to open it.

Loading Documents for Scanning

Scanner Overview

Introduces the two methods for scanning: Auto Document Feeder (ADF) and Document Glass.

The Auto Document Feeder (ADF)

Explains the ADF's function for scanning documents and lists unsuitable media.

Loading Documents on the ADF

Guides users on how to load documents face up into the ADF, portrait or landscape.

The Document Glass

Explains using the document glass for single pages and lists problematic documents.

Loading Documents on the Document Glass

Details how to open the cover and place portrait documents on the document glass.

The Phone Book

Speed Dial

Explains the speed dial feature and its storage capacity.

Registering and Editing Speed Dial Numbers

Provides instructions on how to manually register and edit speed dial entries.

Registering Speed Dial Numbers From History

Explains how to register speed dial numbers using the fax transmission and reception histories.

Deleting Speed Dial Numbers

Guides users on how to delete speed dial entries from the phone book.

Group Dial (Group Number)

Explains the group dial feature for creating groups of numbers for broadcast faxes.

Registering and Editing Group Numbers

Provides step-by-step instructions for registering and editing group numbers.

Deleting Groups

Guides users on how to delete group entries from the phone book.

One-Touch Keypad

Explains how speed dial numbers 1-16 are registered to the One-Touch keypad.

Copying

Basic Procedure

Outlines the fundamental steps to perform a copy operation using the machine.

Canceling a Copy Job in Progress

Explains how to cancel a copy job that is currently running.

Configuring Copy Settings

Describes how to temporarily change copy settings for a job via the 'Change settings' menu.

Changing the Scan Size for the Document (Scan Size)

Explains how to change the scan size for documents when performing a copy.

Changing the Paper Tray (Paper Feed)

Details how to select the paper tray for copying operations.

Changing Image Orientation of Document (Direction)

Explains how to set the document orientation (Portrait or Landscape) for copying.

Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies (Zoom)

Explains how to adjust the zoom ratio for making enlarged or reduced copies.

Making Duplexed Copies (Duplex Copy)

Explains how to enable duplex copying, including restrictions and requirements.

Faxing

Basic Faxing

Introduces the basic operations for transmitting faxes and initial setup requirements.

Sending a Fax

Guides users on the initial steps to prepare and send a fax transmission.

Specifying a Destination

Lists the various methods for specifying a fax destination.

Direct Input: Using the Keypad

Details entering fax numbers directly using the control panel's keypad.

Dialing Functions

Describes the use of Hyphen, Pause, Tone, PreFix, and Flash for entering fax numbers.

Using Speed Dial List and Group List

Explains how to select destinations from registered speed dial lists or group lists.

Using Transmission and Reception History

Guides on selecting destinations from recent fax transmission and reception histories.

Using The One-Touch Keypad

Explains how to use the One-Touch keypad for accessing speed dial numbers for faxing.

Deleting Specified Destinations

Guides users on how to delete specified destinations from the fax memory.

Configuring Fax Settings

Explains how to configure fax settings like scan size, resolution, and density.

Checking and Canceling Fax Transmissions

Describes how to check the status and cancel ongoing fax transmissions.

Canceling a Reserved Fax Job

Explains how to cancel fax jobs that have been reserved for transmission.

Checking Transmission and Reception History

Guides on how to check the history of fax transmissions and receptions.

Fax Reception

Specifying Reception Mode

Explains how to set the reception mode, requiring an administrator password.

Reception Behavior

Explains how the machine's behavior changes based on the selected reception mode.

When Receiving Calls and Faxes (Tel/Fax Ready Mode)

Details how to receive calls and faxes when the machine is in Tel/Fax Ready Mode.

When Connected To An Answering Machine (Ans/Fax Ready Mode)

Explains receiving faxes and calls with an external answering machine connected.

When Using The Telephone Frequently (Tel Ready Mode)

Describes receiving calls and faxes when using an external telephone frequently.

When Forwarding Received Faxes (Forward Mode)

Explains how to forward received faxes to a specified destination.

Printing Received Faxes

Explains how received faxes are printed and how to specify the paper tray.

Phone Book

Speed Dial

Explains the speed dial feature and its storage capacity.

Registering and Editing Speed Dial Numbers

Provides instructions on how to manually register and edit speed dial entries.

Registering Speed Dial Numbers From History

Explains how to register speed dial numbers using the fax transmission and reception histories.

Deleting Speed Dial Numbers

Guides users on how to delete speed dial entries from the phone book.

Group Dial (Group Number)

Explains the group dial feature for creating groups of numbers for broadcast faxes.

Registering and Editing Group Numbers

Provides step-by-step instructions for registering and editing group numbers.

Deleting Groups

Guides users on how to delete group entries from the phone book.

Basic Procedure for Internet Faxing

Sending an Internet Fax

Guides users on the initial steps to send an internet fax.

Specifying a Destination

Lists the five ways to specify a destination for internet faxes.

Using the Address Book and Group List

Guides on selecting destinations from stored address book or group lists.

Using the Transmission History

Explains selecting destinations from past transmission histories.

Direct Input

Details entering an email address directly using the on-screen keyboard.

Using LDAP Search

Explains how to search for email destinations on an LDAP server.

Checking, Deleting, and Changing Destinations

Guides on checking, deleting, and changing destination details for internet faxes.

Canceling an Internet Fax Transmission

Explains how to cancel an internet fax job while it is scanning.

Receiving Internet Faxes

Describes how the machine automatically prints received internet faxes.

Scanning

Scanning Methods

Lists the five available scanning functions, such as scan to email or USB.

Scan to E-mail

Explains how to scan a document and attach it to an email.

Scan to USB Memory

Explains how to save scanned documents to a USB memory device.

Scan to Network PC

Explains how to send scanned documents to a server on the network.

Scan to Local PC

Explains saving scanned data to a local computer via USB or network.

Scan to Remote PC

Explains scanning to a remote PC using TWAIN driver and modes like simple/secure.

Canceling the Current Scan Job

Explains how to cancel a scan job that is currently in progress.

Registering Address Book

Registering and Editing

Provides step-by-step instructions for registering and editing email addresses and names.

Registering From Transmission History

Explains adding email addresses to the address book from fax transmission histories.

Deleting

Guides on how to delete email addresses from the address book.

Group List

Explains creating groups of email addresses for broadcasting messages.

Registering and Editing

Provides step-by-step instructions for registering and editing email groups.

Deleting

Guides on how to delete email groups from the list.

Registering Network Scan Destinations

Registering and Editing

Provides step-by-step instructions for registering network scan destinations.

Deleting

Guides on how to delete registered network scan destinations.

Printing From a USB Memory Device

Starting a Print Job

Guides users on inserting the USB device and opening the print menu.

Canceling a USB Memory Print Job

Explains how to cancel a print job initiated from a USB memory device.

User Authentication and Access Control

General Information

Explains the purpose of user authentication and access control for limiting machine use.

What is User Authentication?

Defines user authentication and its methods (PIN or username/password).

What is Access Control?

Defines access control and the functions it can limit, like copying or printing.

Operation When PIN Authentication Is Enabled

Describes the machine's behavior and login process when PIN authentication is active.

Logging Into the Machine

Provides steps for entering PIN and logging into the machine.

Logging Out of the Machine

Explains how to log out of the machine after use.

Operation from a Computer

Explains how authentication affects printing and faxing from a computer.

Printing from Your Computer: Windows or Macintosh

Guides on selecting the correct printer driver for authenticated printing.

Operation When User Name and Password Authentication is Enabled

Describes the machine's behavior and login process when username/password authentication is active.

Logging Into the Machine

Provides steps for entering username and password to log into the machine.

Paper Jams

Paper Jam Error Codes

Lists common paper jam error codes and directs to relevant pages for solutions.

Clearing Paper Jams

Provides warnings and guidance on safely clearing paper jams from the machine.

Error Code 370, 371

Provides steps to clear paper jams associated with error codes 370 and 371.

Error Code 372

Provides steps to clear paper jams associated with error code 372.

Error Code 380, 390

Provides steps to clear paper jams associated with error codes 380 and 390.

Error Code 381, 382, 385

Provides steps to clear paper jams associated with error codes 381, 382, and 385.

Error Code 391, 392

Provides steps to clear paper jams associated with error codes 391 and 392.

Inside the ADF

Provides steps to clear document jams from the ADF.

Troubleshooting

Conventions Used

Explains the meaning of placeholders like %COLOR%, %TRAY%, %ERRCODE% in error messages.

Toner Messages

Describes messages related to toner low, empty, or cartridge installation errors.

Image Drum Messages

Describes messages related to image drum unit near life or replacement.

Belt/Fuser Messages

Describes messages related to belt unit near life or replacement.

Tray Messages

Describes messages related to trays being empty or not inserted correctly.

Error Messages: USB Memory

Describes errors related to USB memory being full or writing failed.

Options

Second tray

Mentions the availability of an optional second tray.

Additional RAM (256 MB or 512 MB)

Mentions the availability of additional RAM modules.

Replacing Consumables

Consumable Order Numbers

Lists order numbers for genuine Oki consumables like toner cartridges and image drum units.

Replacing Toner Cartridges

Provides warnings and instructions for replacing toner cartridges when empty.

Replacing the Image Drum Unit

Provides warnings and information for replacing the image drum unit when near life.

Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit

Provides warnings and information for replacing the transfer belt unit when near life.

Replacing the Fuser Unit

Provides warnings and information for replacing the fuser unit when near life.

Replacing Paper Feed Rollers

Explains the life expectancy of paper feed rollers and how to replace them.

Replacing Rollers, Tray 1 and Tray 2

Provides instructions for replacing paper feed rollers in Tray 1 and Tray 2.

Replacing Rollers, MP Tray

Provides instructions for replacing paper feed rollers in the MP Tray.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Surface of the Machine

Guides on shutting down the machine and cleaning its exterior surfaces.

Cleaning the Document Glass

Recommends monthly cleaning of the document glass for print quality.

Cleaning Rollers in the ADF

Recommends monthly cleaning of ADF rollers to prevent dirt and jams.

Cleaning The Feed Rollers

Explains cleaning feed rollers for Tray 1 and Tray 2 to address frequent paper jams.

Cleaning the LED Heads

Explains when and how to clean LED heads to resolve print quality issues or jams.

Moving Your Machine

Provides warnings about the machine's weight and the need for two people to lift it.

Transporting Your Machine

Provides warnings about potential damage during transportation if packaged incorrectly.

Specifications

General Specifications

Lists general specifications including CPU, Memory, Storage, Weight, and Power Supply.

Copier Specifications

Lists specifications related to the copier function, such as document size and first copy time.

Fax Specifications

Lists specifications for fax compatibility, modem speed, resolution, and storage capacity.

Scanner Specifications

Lists specifications for the scanner, including type, sensor, document thickness, and scanning speed.

Printing Specifications

Lists specifications for printing, including method, emulation, protocols, and print speed.

Print From USB Memory Specifications

Interface

Lists the interface type for USB printing.

Storage device

Specifies the supported storage device for USB printing.

Supported file system

Lists supported file systems for USB printing.

File format

Lists supported file formats for USB printing.

Network Specifications

Connectivity

Lists network connectivity protocols.

Supported browsers

Lists supported web browsers for network access.

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