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The Printer Driver

Introduction

Print Quality

Overview

Resolution

Oki Smoothing Technology

Reverse Printing

Toner Saving

Copies

Paper Type

Density

Button Group

Paper Input

Paper Tray

Paper Size

Orientation

Page Up

Print Page Borders

Duplex

Button Group

Image Control

Halftone Features

TrueType Fonts

Graphics Mode

Compression Mode

Printer Memory

Page Protection

Button Group

Watermark

Creating a Watermark

Button Group

Troubleshooting

Overview

Print Quality Problems

Software Problems

Hardware Problems

Paper Feed Problems

Envelope Feed Problems


Introduction

The printer driver is a piece of software that lets you use the features of your printer with your computer. You can view these features in two ways.

•	 In Windows 3.1 choose Setup under Printers in your Windows Control Panel. In Windows 95 from the Printers folder select your printer and choose Properties.

•	•	 Choose Setup from within your application software. Usually Setup is an item directly under the File menu. However, you may have to choose Print first, and then go to Setup. The screens showing the features of your printer will appear and can be set and saved for the current document.


Print Quality - Overview
Overview

Selecting the Print Quality tab allows you to choose settings which give you control over how your printed document will look. You can control such things as printing resolution, and the darkness and contrast of your printing. You can even choose how you would like to set the pages up on the print medium.


Resolution

Resolution controls the "look" of your document, or what is most often seen as the quality of the print itself. This can vary from a less smooth look, noticeable mainly where graphics are concerned, to a very smooth, sharp-image look.   However, with the smoother, sharper look it may take longer to print each page.

Depending on you which printer model you have you will have resolutions that range from Very Low to Very High. The higher the resolution the better the print quality. The lower the resolution the faster the printout. Higher resolutions also require more memory in order to print, so if you are having difficulties printing certain files due to a lack of memory then you should try printing in a lower resolution.

300x300 dpi

600x600 dpi

600x1200 dpi


Oki Smoothing Technology

OKI's exclusive OKI Smoothing Technology fine tunes the printer's already sharp image giving a visibly improved resolution. The result is straighter edges, curves that really curve, sharper corners and crisper type for outstanding text and graphics.

Please note that this option is not available on all OKI printers.


Reverse Printing

Reverse printing will print the last page of your document first. It is generally used with printers that print face up. With normal printing page one would be at the bottom of the stack of paper in the output tray. Using reverse printing will cause page one to be placed at the top of the stack where you would normally expect it.

Reverse printing is normally slower than the alternative.

Please note that this option is not available on all OKI printers.


Toner Saving

Using less than 100% density will help to conserve the amount of toner used. You will not need to replace the toner cartridge as often.

Density can be set to 100%, 50% (or on some Oki printers 30%). Of course each reduction in density results in less toner being placed on the page, and so a lighter, but still readable, page will be printed.

A lower density is a good choice for printing rough drafts and proofs. If you judge the print to be too light, set density to 100%. This is the best choice for final document printing.


Copies

Enter the number of copies you wish to print.


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Paper Type

Choose the paper type or weight that you are using.  This may range from light  through medium to heavy and includes an option for transparencies.

print medium.


Density

The darkness of the print on the page is determined by the choice made here. If you would like the print to appear darker, such as for documents using only type or line drawings, select a darker setting.

If you need to lighten your image, such as may be needed for pages with graphics or  large grey areas, select one of the lighter options.


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Paper Tray

You have various tray selections available to you depending on how your individual printer is configured. It may be necessary to purchase an optional kit in order to use some of the choices proposed by the printer driver.

When you send a print job, the paper used is drawn from the tray you have selected here. For example, you may have the first page of your letterhead in Tray 1 and the second letterhead page in the Tray 2.

If you have an Oki Multi Feeder, it is a good place to put your most frequently used paper: lower quality copy paper for general office use, for example.

The Manual Feeder allows you to feed individual sheets. This is the best way to print:

•	Envelopes

•	Transparencies

•	Labels

•	One-of-a-kind or especially heavy papers or letterhead

•	Non-standard size papers such as legal size

Auto select allows the printer to use any tray with the correct paper size.

Related Topics:

Using Manual Feed

Envelope Printing

Printing on Letterhead

Printing Transparencies

Printing Adhesive Labels


Using Manual Feed

1.	Choose Manual Feed in your software's printing setup or in the Printer Setup menu.

2.	Ensure that you have the correct margin and tab settings in your application software.

3.	Ensure the correct paper size is selected in your application software.

4.	Open the Manual Feed tray on your printer and pull it down to a horizontal position.

5.	Adjust the paper guides to the width of the print medium.

6.	Place the print medium in the Manual Feeder tray.

7.	Select Print in your application software.


Envelope Printing

Read This First!

1.	Choose Manual Feed in your software's printing setup or in the Printer Setup menu.

2.	Ensure that you have the correct margin and tab settings in your application software.

3.	Set printing to Landscape orientation.

4.	Ensure the correct paper size is selected in your application software.

5.	Open the Manual Feed tray on your printer and pull it down to a horizontal position.

6.	Adjust the paper guides to the width of the envelope.

7.	Place the envelope in the Manual Feeder flap down and to the left. Select Print in your application software.


Printing on Letterhead

1.	Choose Manual Feed in your software's printing setup or in the Printer Setup menu.

2.	Ensure that you have the correct margin and tab settings in your application software.

3.	Ensure the correct paper size is selected in your application software.

4.	Open the Manual Feed tray on your printer and pull it down to a horizontal position.

5.	Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper.

6.	Place the letterhead face up in the Manual Feeder. Feed the top of the paper in first.

7.	Select Print in your application software.


Printing Transparencies

Read This First!

1.	Choose the correct Paper Type from the PaperType control in the Print tab.

2.	Choose Manual Feed in your software's printing setup or in the Printer Setup menu.

3.	Ensure that you have the correct margin and tab settings in your application software.

4.	Ensure the correct paper size is selected in your application software.

5.	Open the Manual Feed tray on your printer and pull it down to a horizontal position.

6.	Adjust the paper guides to the width of the transparency.

7.	Place the transparency face up in the Manual Feeder. Feed the top of the transparency in first.

8.	Select Print in your application software.


Printing Adhesive Labels

Read This First!

1.	Choose Manual Feed in your software's printing setup or in the Printer Setup menu.

2.	Ensure that you have the correct margin and tab settings in your application software.

3.	Ensure the correct paper size is selected in your application software.

4.	Open the Manual Feed tray on your printer and pull it down to a horizontal position.

5.	Adjust the paper guides to the width of the sheet of labels.

6.	Place the sheet face up in the Manual Feeder. Feed the top of the sheet in first.

7.	Select Print in your application software.


Paper Size

The icons showing paper size choices change as your paper tray selection changes. Clicking on your choice of paper size at the bottom of the dialog box selects the paper size shown by the sample page at the right. Load this size paper in your paper tray.

The selection of the following sizes is possible:

Related Topics:

Paper

Envelopes


Paper

A4	210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")

B5	182mm x 257mm (7.2" x 10.1")

A5	148mm x 210mm (5.8" x 8.3")

A6	105mm x 148mm (4.9" x 6.9")

Letter	216mm x 279mm (8.5" x 11")

Legal14	216mm x 356mm (8.5" x 14")

Legal13	216mm x 330.2mm (8.5" x 13")

Executive	191mm x 267mm (7.25" x 10.5")

A4-80	A4 80 column210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")

Note that a user defined or Custom Paper Size may also be an option.  This defaults to a standard paper size initially until you click on the Define Custom Size button.


Envelopes

Com-10	105mm x 241mm (4.1" x 9.5")

Monarch	98mm x 91mm (3.9" x 7.5")

DL	110mm x 220mm (4.3" x 8.7")

C5	162mm x 229mm (6.4" x 9.0")


Custom Paper Size

You may define a Custom Paper Size by clicking on the Defne Custom Size button in the Paper tab.

You wil be presented with the Custom Paper Size Dialog  which allows width and height to be edited in either hundreths of an inch or millemeters.

It should be noted that some printers have built in automatic paper size detection and will not print on paper of the incorrect size.  It is therefore advisable not to define a custom paper size where no tray contains paper of that size.


Orientation

Your document can be printed in either portrait or landscape direction. Portrait means your document will be printed across the width of the paper. Landscape means it will be printed across the length of the paper. Click on the orientation desired to select it.


Page Up

This controls the number of document pages printed on one sheet of paper. Choosing 1 page up means that one document page at full size will be printed on one sheet of paper.

Other choices range from 2 pages up to 16 pages up. Two up prints documents so that facing document pages can be viewed on one sheet.

Increasing the number of pages up prints the document so that you can see the layout of the entire document in thumb-nail size. This is useful for viewing the layout of a book or an entire chapter, for example.

You may be able to print out a final version of your document by printing several document pages on one sheet.  However, printing this way depends on the size of your print medium compared to the page size set in your software application.


Print Page Borders

When you make the choice to print more than one document page on one sheet of printer paper (2 pages up to 16 pages up), you can choose to have the each page printed showing its borders or edges. This makes it possible to see each page of the document as a complete page even though there may be many pages on one sheet.


Duplex

Duplex means printing on both sides of the paper.  There must be a duplex capabiltiy in the printer for this to be an option.

You can choose a top-to-bottom join  (pages are turned up and over)  or a side-to-side join (pages are turned left to right) which allows for bindings of either orientation.


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Halftone Features

When an image is printed, it is reproduced by using a pattern of dots. The pattern produces levels of grey even though it is truly a combination of black dots. Halftoning is applied to graphic images only, and not to text.

Related Topics:

Optimise for photographic images

Optimise for line art images

Internal Dithering


Optimise for photographic images

This setting gives the best quality for printed graphic images which should be smooth and as realistic as a photograph. The Photographic Images setting provides soft contrasts between various shades of grey. This setting also works well for images originally designed with colour.


Optimise for line art images

If your images are black and white and have fine lines and a great deal of detail this is the best setting. The Line Art Images setting produces solid lines. It will also produce sharp contrasts in shaded areas.


Internal Dithering

The behaviour change when you check this box differs according to whether the driver is the PCL-XL driver or the PCL5 driver.  The effect is on colours which are printed as shades of grey.

For the PCL5 driver, if you check the Internal Dithering box then the driver instructs the printer to choose a pattern from a limited list of stored shading patterns.  This has the advantage that the pattern does not need to be downloaded saving printer memory and time. All dithering is done by the driver regardless.  The disadvantage is that there is a limited number of shades (8) to respresent all potential colours.  The default for this driver is to uncheck the Internal Dithering box allowing for maximised output quality at the cost of time and printer memory.  If there are problems with insufficient printer memory then checking this box will reduce the demand but will also reduce the quality of colour shade representation.

For the PCL-XL driver, if you check the Internal Dithering box then the driver instructs the printer to do the dithering  instead of doing the task itself.   This consumes more printer memory but is faster. The default for this driver is to check the Internal Dithering box allowing for fastest output at the cost of printer memory.  If there are problems with insufficient printer memory then unchecking this box will reduce the memory demand but may increase the time taken.


TrueType Fonts

You have two choices in sending, or downloading, TrueType fonts to your printer. Click the radio button to make a choice.

Related Topics:

Download as TrueType outlines

Download as bitmaps


Download as TrueType outlines

This is the default.  Characters within a TrueType font are downloaded as outlines. Once a character has been sent it remains resident in the printer until the job has finished printing. The characters are rasterized by the printer using the character outline downloaded and scaled to the appropriate size.

When this option is selected, text based documents will print quicker and the overall size of the print job will generally be smaller than downloading TrueType as bitmaps.


Download as bitmaps

Characters are rasterized by the Oki printer driver and sent as bitmaps to the printer. Bitmaps have to be generated for each different type size that is used within your document. This generally increases the overall size of the print job and will normally print slower than the TrueType outlines option on large text documents.

This option is recommended if you experience difficulties printing some TrueType fonts when using the TrueType outlines option.


Compression Mode

The compression mode is available only on PCL-XL drivers. The choices are Compressed and Uncompressed.

Related Topics:

Compressed

Uncompressed


Comp
Compressed

This option will compress data sent to the printer reducing the time for a print job and any disk space required in intermediate files.  This is the default setting.


UnComp
Uncompressed

This option will not compress data sent to the printer and should be selected if corruption of the data stream is experienced when compressing.


Graphics Mode

This option is available only with the PCL5 driver.  Compression Mode and Graphics Mode are thus mutually exclusive.

There are three possibilities:

Auto Select Graphics Mode

Raster Graphics Mode

Vector Graphics Mode


Auto Select Graphics Mode

This is the default setting for Graphics Mode.  The driver will select either Raster Graphics Mode or Vector Graphics Mode according to the application making the request and the processing capability of the requesting PC.


Raster Graphics Mode

Choose this mode is for optimal throughput if your processor is faster than 200MHz and you have more than 32MB RAM.  The PC will do all the rasterisation.  It is also possible to choose this mode if the output is too slow in Vector Mode .


Vector Graphics Mode

Choose this mode if you have a lower performance PC or the graphic requirement is predominantly rectangles ( e.g. MS Excel ).  The printer will do all the rasterisation.

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Printer Memory

In this box you should choose the amount of printer memory that is installed in your Oki printer.  If this information is not known, the settings of the printer can be printed using the operator panel (switch off-line and hold down the Print Menu key for 2 seconds).


Page Protection

When Page Protection is turned on, the printer creates the entire page image in memory before it sends it to the printer. Page Protection sets aside enough printer memory to print  pages of complex text or graphic images. It protects against attempts to print pages which require more memory than the printer has available, preventing print overrun errors.

Off is the default setting. You can also choose On and Auto.


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Creating a Watermark

A watermark is an image which appears behind the print on a printed page. Examples of the use of a watermark might be to show a company's name in a large, lightened version behind faxes, letters and memos, or to mark various versions of a draft document ("Version 1" or "Final Version", for example).

You can create your own watermarks for documents you print on your Oki printer. As you create your watermark, you can see a sample of your work in the preview window to the right of the screen.

1.	To create a new watermark just the click the New... button or to edit an existing watermark select the watermark you wish to edit and click the Edit... button.

2.	Type the message you want to display in the box under Text.

3.	You can choose the font for your message by selecting one from the Font list.

4.	Next choose the Style in which you want your watermark displayed. The choices listed are related to the font you select. These might be italic or bold, for example.

5.	Use the Size scrollbar to select the required size of the Watermark.

6.	If you would like to rotate your watermark to a new angle, you can change the angle by using the Angle scrollbar until you reach the angle you want.

7.	You can control how dark the watermark will appear on the printed page by using the Darkness scrollbar. This ranges from 0 (lighter) to 255 (darker).

8.	If you would like your watermark centred on the page, click the Centre Watermark radio button. You can also choose to offset it from the centre by clicking on the Offset radio button and then entering values in the x and y adjust boxes or clicking on the arrow buttons. Negative values in x adjust moves the watermark to the left. Positive values move it right. Negative values in y adjust move the image up, and positive values move it down.

9.	When you are satisfied with the look of your watermark, click the OK button. Your watermark will be added to the watermarks available to you when you print any of your documents.

10.	To choose a watermark, click on its name to select it. It will then be sent to the printer when you print your document. If you do not want to print a watermark, choose None.

11.	To print the watermark only on the first page of your document, click on the First page only check box.

The editable properties of the watermarks are associated with a specific watermark – not the applications or documents which are using the watermarks.  This means that if you require watermarks with the same wording but different font, style, size, angle, darkness or offset then you must have two or more separate watermarks, one with each set of the desired attributes.


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Troubleshooting - Overview
Overview

The problems and solutions included here deal with the quality of printing, software and hardware problems, paper feed problems and envelope feed problems.


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Print Quality Problems

Problem: Blank sheet printed.

Problem: Entire page prints faintly.

Problem: Page has grey background.

Problem: Page prints all black.

Problem: Page has repetitive marks.

Problem: An oblong area of faint  print appears on each page.

Problem: Vertical white streaking  or faint areas on page.

Problem: Vertical black lines.

Problem: Fuzzy print.

Problem: Distorted print.

Problem: Faded print after  toner cartridge installation.

Problem: Smeared or blotched print.

Problem: White spots  on large black areas.

Problem: Printed page is light or blurred.

Problem: Bold characters  and dark lines are smeared.

Problem: Print is darker than usual.

Problem: Pages curl excessively.


Problem: Blank sheet printed.

Possible Reason:	If all pages are blank, the image drum cartridge may have been exposed to light
Try This:	Leave image drum cartridge in total darkness for several hours. If this fails to restore it, install new image drum cartridge.
Possible Reason:	If all pages are blank, the toner cartridge may be empty or missing.
Try This:	Install a new toner cartridge.
Possible Reason:	The paper length has been set incorrectly.
Try This:	Select the length of paper in the paper tray to match your software application's document setup. You can choose the length of paper in the printer Setup on the Paper Input tab.
Possible Reason:	Two pages are being fed from the paper tray because they are stuck together.
Try This:	Remove the paper from the paper tray. Fan the pages to separate the edges.
Possible Reason:	There may be an extra page break inserted in the document.
Try This:	Check your document. Remove double or unwanted page breaks. these will force your document to the top of a new page leaving a blank page in between.


Problem: Entire page prints faintly.

Possible Reason:	Toner may be getting low or the toner cartridge is empty . Pages get fainter as toner is used up.
Try This:	Install new toner cartridge.
Possible Reason:	The Density setting may be set too light or Toner Saving mode made be on.
Try This:	Change the Density setting or turn off Toner Saving. You will find these in the printer Setup. Choose the Print Quality tab.
Possible Reason:	The quality of paper is not good enough.
Try This:	Choose a good quality paper. It is best to use one manufactured for use in laser printers. Ensure that the paper you use is stored properly so that humidity in the room does not cause it to become too moist.


Problem: Page has grey background.

Possible Reason:	Static electricity, generally from dry, cotton fibre papers, causes toner to stick to background.
Try This:	Change papers to an acceptable laser bond or use a humidifier.
Possible Reason:	Image drum has been exposed to light.
Try This:	Leave image drum cartridge in total darkness for several hours. If this fails to restore it, install new image drum cartridge.


Problem: Page prints all black.

Possible Reason:	The toner cartridge may not be installed properly.
Try This:	Check to see that the cartridge is seated correctly.
Possible Reason:	There may be a hardware problem.
Try This:	Contact your service representative.


Problem: Page has repetitive marks.

Possible Reason:	Excess toner in paper path.
Try This:	Generate a Cleaning Page 1.
Possible Reason:	Damaged image drum cartridge causes repetitive marks due to surface nicks and scratches.
Try This:	Install new image drum cartridge.


Problem: An oblong area of faint
print appears on each page.

Possible Reason:	"Dropout" caused by using cotton bonds in high humidity.
Try This:	Change paper stocks, or use a dehumidifier. Check toner.


Problem: Vertical white streaking
or faint areas on page.

Possible Reason:	Toner is low and does not distribute properly, or the drum is worn out.
Try This:	Replace toner cartridge. Check image drum cartridge and replace if necessary. Contact your service representative.
Possible Reason:	LED array is dirty.
Try This:	Clean LED array.


Problem: Vertical black lines.

Possible Reason:	Toner is low.
Try This:	Replace toner cartridge.
Possible Reason:	Scratched image drum.
Try This:	Replace image drum cartridge.
Possible Reason:	Hardware problem.
Try This:	Contact your service representative.


Problem: Fuzzy print.

Possible Reason:	Dirty LED array.
Try This:	Clean LED array.


Problem: Distorted print.

Possible Reason:	Paper path, lamp assembly or fusing unit problems.
Try This:	Ensure that the paper is feeding smoothly and evenly into the printer. Skewed paper may distort the print.
	Other problems may need a service call. Contact your service representative.


Problem: Faded print after
toner cartridge installation.

Possible Reason:	Toner cartridge is not correctly installed.
Try This:	Reinstall the toner cartridge seeing that it is seated properly.


Problem: Smeared or blotched print.

Possible Reason:	Dirty or defective fuser assembly or other hardware problem.
Try This:	This may need a service call. Contact service representative.


Problem: White spots
on large black areas.

Possible Reason:	Dirty drum unit.
Try This:	Install a new drum unit. This may need a service call. Contact your service representative.


Problem: Printed page is light or blurred.

Possible Reason:	Toner is low.
Try This:	Replace toner cartridge.
Possible Reason:	Paper used is not designed for laser printers.
Try This:	Use recommended paper.
Possible Reason:	LED array is dirty.
Try This:	Clean LED array.


Problem: Bold characters
and dark lines are smeared.

Possible Reason:	Toner is low.
Try This:	Install new toner cartridge.


Problem: Print is darker than usual.

Possible Reason:	Darkness setting is too high.
Try This:	Change darkness setting.


Problem: Pages curl excessively.

Possible Reason:	Printing on wrong side of paper.
	High humidity in the air causes moisture buildup in the paper. The heat of the printer then causes the paper to curl.
Try This:	Turn paper over in tray. Install paper print side down in tray.
Possible Reason:	Moisture in paper. Improper storage in a moist environment.
Try This:	Avoid storing paper in areas of excessive temperature changes and humidity.
Possible Reason:	High humidity in the air.
Try This:	Store in a drier area. Recommended operating humidity: 20 - 80%.


Software Problems

Problem: Cannot get justified right margin  with proportionally spaced font.

Problem: First line on page will not print.

Problem: Graphics will not position properly.

Problem: Characters are missing at the edges of the printed sheet.

Problem: Print job started with italic,  then changed to bold, but italic  still prints instead of bold.

Problem: Printer's output is below rated speed.


Problem: Cannot get justified right margin
with proportionally spaced font.

Possible Reason:	Right justification with proportional fonts is a software feature.
Try This:	Check your software manual to see if this feature is supported.


Problem: First line on page will not print.

Possible Reason::	Tops of letters extend into unprintable area, so none of them print.
Try This:	Set your software to print within the printable area.


Problem: Graphics will not position properly.

Possible Reason:	Wrong reference point being used.
Try This:	Take measurements from the printable area, not from the physical edges of the page.


Problem: Characters are missing at the edges of the printed sheet.

Possible Reason:	Software is attempting to print beyond the printer's maximum image area.
Try This:	Adjust software page margins to printer's maximum margins.


Problem: Print job started with italic,
then changed to bold, but italic
still prints instead of bold.

Possible Reason:	Font selection is by priority, and italic is higher priority than bold.
Try This:	Turn italics off before turning bold on.


Problem: Printer's output is below rated speed.

Possible Reason:	Delays are caused by software formatting routines, graphics downloads, and other application-specific factors.
Try This:	For maximum speed, output plain text rather than formatted text or graphics..


Hardware Problems

Problem: Graphic image prints partly  on one page, partly on the next.

Problem: Nothing happens, but printer  indicates it is ready to receive data.

Problem: Garbage prints.

Problem: Printer freezes or displays  error message when computer is rebooted.

Problem: Odours.


Problem: Graphic image prints partly
on one page, partly on the next.

Possible Reason:	Insufficient printer memory for this image at this resolution.
Try This:	Change the resolution, reduce the image size, or install more memory in your printer.


Problem: Nothing happens, but printer
indicates it is ready to receive data.

Possible Reason:	Configuration error.
Try This:	Check cable connections.  If more than one printer is available, make sure your printer has been selected.  Make sure your printer is on line.


Problem: Garbage prints.

Possible Reason:	Incorrect cable configuration.
Try This:	Check cable configuration, continuity and length.


Problem: Printer freezes or displays
error message when computer is rebooted.

Possible Reason:	Booting the computer while the printer is on can cause a communications error.
Try This:	Take printer off line before rebooting computer.


Problem: Odours.

Possible Reason:	Gases are given off by forms or adhesives passing through the hot fusing unit.
Try This:	Make sure the forms you use can withstand heating, and provide adequate ventilation.


Paper Feed Problems

Problems: Paper jams.

Possible Reason:	Overloaded paper tray
Try This:	Paper tray should never be loaded above the Paper Full mark.
Possible Reason:	Paper is too heavy, too light, or contains excess cotton content.
Try This:	Change Paper Thickness setting under Print Quality in Operator Panel. Change paper and use recommended stock.
Possible Reason:	Paper is too smooth, not enough friction to feed paper through the printer.
Try This:	Change paper type.
Possible Reason:	Paper is too moist or too dry, causing misfeeds and imaging problems.
Try This:	Store paper in average humidity, reseal opened reams. In areas of extreme dryness or humidity, do not leave paper in tray overnight.
Possible Reason:	Top and bottom sheets of ream wrinkle and jam and cause problems
Try This:	Store paper flat. If sheet are wrinkled or bent, remove problem paper and retry printing.


Envelope Feed Problems

Problem: Envelopes jam or do not feed properly.

Problem: Envelopes do not feed.

Problem: Envelope return address is fuzzy.

Problem: Envelopes are blank.


Problem: Envelopes jam or do not feed properly.

Possible Reason:	Paper stock too heavy.
Try This:	Try a lighter paper stock.


Problem: Envelopes do not feed.

Possible Reason:	Envelope has not properly entered the feed rollers.
Try This:	Make sure you are feeding each envelope firmly into the slot and that it is securely gripped by paper rollers.


Problem: Envelope return address is fuzzy.

Possible Reason:	Flap on envelope is pushing edge out of alignment.
Try This:	Print address further from envelope edge.


Problem: Envelopes are blank.

Possible Reason:	Wrong font selected.
Try This:	Make sure you have selected a landscape font for envelope printing.
Possible Reason:	All the necessary adjustments for envelope feeding have not been made.
Try This:	Envelope printing requires: 1. The manual feed command. 2. A switch to landscape mode. 3. Text properly formatted for printing on the envelope in landscape mode.


Your print medium could be such things as paper, transparency material or labels. Since your printer becomes very hot, it is important to buy media which has been manufactured especially for use with a laser printer. For example, non-laser labels might melt and cause damage to your printer.


Use for extremely high quality printing and graphic output. Only recommended for high spec. host machines and printers with 4Mbyes memory minimum.


Use for relatively fast printing and good text reproduction.


Use for high quality printing of graphics with areas filled with on-screen colour or large grey areas.


Choosing OK closes this dialog and changes the current settings to those you have chosen.


Choosing Cancel closes this dialog box without changing any settings


Choosing Default resets all settings to factory settings


Choosing Help takes you to the Printer Driver Help file.


Choosing Apply saves the current settings to those you have chosen without closing this dialog.


Never use envelopes with metal clasps, snaps or windows

Never use envelopes with self-adhesive flaps, coated linings or windows

Choose envelopes with a smooth surface and well-creased folds for best print quality.

Choose well made envelopes with straight sides seams rather than seams which cross in the middle.

Choose envelopes with square flaps which don't cover the print area rather than those with pointed flaps.


Use transparencies that are designed for use in laser printers. They should be able to withstand temperatures of 200° C for 0.1 sec. so that they will not become gummy from the heat in the fusing process.

To avoid transparencies that curl as they come out of the printer, hold the transparency as it comes out of the printer and lay it on a flat surface as it cools.


Use adhesive labels that are designed for use in laser printers. They should be able to withstand temperatures of 200° C for 0.1 sec. so that they will not become wrinkled or gummy from the heat in the fusing process.

Leave the carrier sheet attached. Avoid exposing any part of the adhesive itself to the printer.


Choosing New... lets you add a watermark.


Choosing Remove removes the currently selected watermark.


Choosing Edit... lets you edit the currently selected watermark.


Choosing Apply saves the current settings to those you have chosen without closing this dialog.


Clicking the Duplex... button will open the Duplex Printing dialog.


Choosing OK changes the setting to those you have chosen.


Choosing Cancel closes this dialogue box without changing any settings.


Choosing Default resets all settings to factory settings.


Choosing Help takes you to the Printer Driver Help file.


Choosing About gives you version information about the Oki printer driver.


Choosing OK changes the setting to those you have chosen


Choosing Cancel closes this dialog box without changing any settings.


Choosing Default resets all settings to factory settings.


Choosing Help takes you to the Printer Driver Help file.


Choosing About gives you version information aobut the Oki printer driver.