User manual OKI PRO910

[. . . ] pro910 Series User's Guide Copyright Information Copyright © 2009 by Oki Data. All Rights Reserved Document Information ________________________________ pro910 User's Guide P/N 59320601 Revision 1. 0 December, 2009 Disclaimer__________________________________________ Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it. [. . . ] After printing the configuration document, the printer returns to the ready to print status. System values and installed accessories are listed at the top of the first page while status values and settings follow. pro910 User's Guide> 45 INTERFACES AND CONNECTION Your printer is equipped with a selection of data interfaces: > Parallel ­ For direct connection to a PC. This port requires a bi-directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) parallel cable. > USB ­ This port requires a cable conforming to USB version 2. 0 or above. The printer may not work if a USB- compatible device is connected concurrently with other USB-compatible machines. When connecting multiple printers of the same type, they appear as *****, ***** (2), ***** (3), etc. These numbers depend on the order of connecting or turning on each printer. > Ethernet ­ For network cable connection. NOTE Interface cables are not supplied with your printer. pro910 User's Guide> 46 CONNECTING THE PARALLEL INTERFACE 1. Connect a parallel cable between the printer and computer. 3. Turn on the printer and then the computer. CONNECTING THE USB INTERFACE Do not connect the USB cable at this time. You will be instructed when to connect the USB cable when you run the Drivers CD. If you are connecting your printer directly to a stand alone computer proceed to the section entitled "Printer Drivers". pro910 User's Guide> 47 CONNECTING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CAUTION! Do not connect a USB cable into the network interface connector as this may lead to malfunction. Install the Ferrite core to the Ethernet cable as shown. pro910 User's Guide> 48 3. Connect an Ethernet cable between the printer and an Ethernet hub. 4. Turn on the printer and then the computer. If your printer is to be installed as a network printer, please refer to the relevant section in the Software Installation Guide and Configuration Guide for further details on how to configure the network connection before installing the printer drivers. NOTE Administrator's authority is required when installing a network connection. USING THE DRIVERS CD Insert the Printer Software CD into your computer and follow the onscreen instructions. You are prompted to follow a set of basic steps to configure the display panel language, install drivers and other software and finally print a test page to check that your printer is operating correctly. pro910 User's Guide> 49 CONSUMABLES AND MAINTENANCE This section explains how to replace consumable and maintenance items when due. As a guide, the life expectancy of these items is: > Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Toner-- 15, 000 Letter pages at 5% coverage > Image drum --28, 000 Letter pages > Transfer belt -- Approximately 100, 000 Letter pages > Fuser -- Approximately 100, 000 Letter pages > Waste toner --20, 000 Letter pages average life CHECKING CONSUMABLE/MAINTENANCE ITEM USAGE At any time, you can check how much of each consumable/ maintenance item is left by using the appropriate menus. For example, enter the menu system and follow the path: Configuration>Supplies Life>Cyan Toner The percentage of Cyan Toner remaining is displayed on the display panel and the printer then returns to the ready to print status. REPLACEMENT INDICATIONS The display panel provides messages to the effect that consumables/maintenance items are running low or nearing end of life followed some time later by a message that replacement is required. You should replace the item as soon as possible after this message is displayed to avoid the possibility of print quality being compromised. The paper feed rollers and the multi-purpose (MP) tray feed rollers do not have any replacement warning messages. Recommended replacement: after approximately 120, 000 Letter sheets. pro910 User's Guide> 50 REPLACING CONSUMABLES/MAINTENANCE ITEMS Each consumable or maintenance item comes complete with its own installation details which give full instructions on replacement. You are advised to follow these instructions carefully. CAUTION! Only use genuine Oki Original consumables to ensure the best quality and performance from your hardware. Non-Oki Original products may damage your printer's performance and invalidate your warranty. All trademarks acknowledged. CLEANING THE LED HEADS You are advised to clean the LED heads: > any time you replace a toner cartridge (a LED lens cleaner is enclosed with each replacement toner cartridge) > if printing is showing signs of faded images, white stripes or blurred letters You can use a LED lens cleaner or dry, soft cloth for cleaning the LED heads. Open the top cover. pro910 User's Guide> 51 2. With an LED lens cleaner or soft cloth, gently wipe each of the four heads (1). [. . . ] Decrement setting when a white horizontal dotted line or a snowy image occurs in highcoverage print portions. Used for fine color adjustment for a significantly white horizontal dotted line, a significantly faded image or other such a problem that occurs in results printed on transparencies. Decrement setting when a white horizontal dotted line or a snowy image occurs in highcoverage print portions. Color Setting 0 +1 +2 -2 -1 pro910 User's Guide> 120 ITEM SMR Setting VALUE 0 +1 +2 +3 -3 -2 -1 DESCRIPTION Corrects print result variations caused by differences in temperature and humidity environment, or print density or frequency. [. . . ]