ALFA OKIPAGE 20DX User Manual

OKIPAGE 20 & 20DX  
Users Guid e  
Contents  
Connect to Your Computer ................................ 9  
Parallel Connection .......................................9  
Attach the Parallel Cable ..........................9  
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface .................... 9  
Bi-Directional Parallel Mode.................... 9  
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments .........10  
Serial Connection: RS232-C .......................11  
Attach the Serial Cable ...........................11  
RS232-C Serial Interface ........................11  
Serial Mode.............................................11  
Serial Interface Pin Assignments ............11  
Connect to Power.............................................12  
Check the Menu: Model 20DX Only ..............12  
Print the Demo Page ........................................12  
Install the Printer Software .............................. 12  
Chapter 1: Setting Up .................................1  
Chapter 3:The Printer Menus................. 15  
Selecting Printer Features Using Your  
Select a Suitable Location ................................. 1  
Unpack...............................................................1  
Your printer ...................................................1  
The accessories ............................................. 1  
Check the contents............................................. 1  
Getting to Know Your Printer ............................2  
Front View.................................................2  
Rear View ..................................................2  
Prepare the Image Drum....................................3  
Install the Toner .................................................4  
Load Paper ......................................................... 5  
Paper Specifications ......................................5  
Weight ....................................................... 5  
Usable Types ............................................. 5  
Finish ........................................................ 5  
Composition..............................................5  
Letterhead Stationary/Preprinted Forms...5  
Paper Feed Paths ........................................... 5  
Load the Paper Tray ......................................6  
The Paper Tray Gauge .............................. 6  
Storing Paper .................................................7  
Select a Paper Exit Path ................................ 7  
Top Paper Exit........................................... 8  
Rear Paper Exit .........................................8  
Software.........................................................15  
Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer  
Driver.............................................................15  
Selecting Printer Features Using the Printer  
Main Menus...................................................15  
Printing the Main Menus ............................15  
How to Use the Main Menus ......................15  
Quick Access Menus............................... 16  
Using the Level-1 Menu .........................16  
Level-1 Menu Settings ............................17  
Level-1 Menu Selections for IBM PPR III  
XL & EPSON FX Emulations ..............20  
Using the Level-2 Menu .........................21  
Level-2 Menu Settings ............................21  
The User Maintenance Menu ..........................24  
Summary of Maintenance Menu  
Chapter 2:The Control Panel.................. 13  
Select the Display Language ...........................13  
Control Panel Lights ........................................13  
Paper Size Indicator.........................................13  
Control Panel Button Functions ......................14  
Button Function Summary ..........................14  
Categories: ............................................ 24  
Maintenance Menu Settings ................... 24  
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Print Quality Problems ....................................57  
Adjusting Print Quality ............................... 60  
Software Problems ......................................60  
Hardware Problems .........................................62  
Chapter 4:The Front Feeder ................... 27  
Chapter 7: Accessories............................. 41  
Using the Front Feeder to Print Multiple Pieces  
of Media ........................................................28  
The Front Feeder: Printing Individual Pieces  
(Manual Feed) ...............................................29  
Manual Feed: Standard Paper .....................29  
Setting up Manual Feed for Standard  
Weight Paper.........................................29  
Manual Feed: Envelopes .............................30  
Setting up to Print an Envelope ..............30  
Manual Feed: Labels ...................................31  
Setting up to Print Labels .......................31  
Manual Feed: Transparencies......................32  
Setting up to Print a Transparency ..........32  
Manual Feed: Heavy (Card) Stock..............33  
Heavy (Card) Stock Specifications .........33  
Setting up to Print Heavy Stock..............33  
Using the Automatic Tray Switch Feature ...... 34  
Optional Paper Handling Accessories .............41  
Multi-Purpose Feeder..................................41  
Paper Expansion Tray .................................41  
Duplex Feeder .............................................41  
Additional Options .......................................... 41  
Network Card ..............................................41  
Adobe PostScript Level 2 SIMM Kit ..........42  
Flash ROM Memory SIMMs ......................42  
Expanded Memory SIMMs.........................42  
SIMM Configurations .....................................42  
Appendix A: Service & Support ............. 63  
How to Get Service.......................................... 63  
Your Dealer .................................................63  
Customer Support Center ............................63  
Customer Service Representatives ..............63  
Faxable Facts ...............................................63  
Internet ........................................................ 64  
Okidata Service Centers .............................. 64  
Okidata US and Canada Service Center  
Locations ..............................................64  
Purchasing Supplies ........................................64  
Ways to Purchase ........................................64  
Supply Order Numbers ............................... 64  
Toner Cartridge, “Type 7.......................64  
Image Drum, “Type 7............................64  
Chapter 8: Maintenance .......................... 43  
General Consumables Information.................. 43  
The Toner Cartridge: Type 7 .......................43  
Toner Cartridge Life ............................... 43  
The Image Drum: Type 7 ............................43  
Image Drum Life ....................................43  
Replacing the Toner Cartridge.........................44  
Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge .............46  
Cleaning the LED Array ..................................48  
Generating a Drum Cleaning Page .................. 48  
Chapter 5: Duplex Printing ..................... 35  
Portrait Versus Landscape ............................... 35  
Duplex Printing: Windows NT 3.51 ................35  
Duplex Printing: Windows 3.1x ......................35  
Duplex Printing: Windows 95 ........................36  
Duplex Printing: Windows NT 4.0 .................. 36  
Appendix B: Specifications ..................... 65  
General Specifications .....................................65  
Typefaces .........................................................65  
Paper Handling Specifications ........................65  
Environmental Specifications ..........................65  
Electrical Specifications ..................................66  
Physical Specifications ....................................66  
Chapter 9: Problem Solving .................... 49  
Paper Jams ....................................................... 49  
Paper Jam Messages....................................49  
Why Paper Jams Occur ...................................50  
Clearing Paper Jams ........................................50  
Clearing a Paper Input Jam .........................50  
Clearing a Paper Feed Jam ..........................51  
Clearing a Paper Exit Jam ...........................52  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Paper Jams................52  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Input Jams ............52  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Open Jam .............52  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Jam 1 & 2.............53  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Jam 3 .................... 54  
Printer Display Messages ................................ 54  
Chapter 6: Fonts ....................................... 37  
Available Fonts ................................................37  
Printing a Sample of Resident Fonts ...........37  
Summary of Available Fonts .......................37  
Fixed Scalable Fonts ............................... 37  
Proportional Scalable Fonts ....................37  
Bitmap Fonts........................................... 38  
IBM/Epson Emulation Fonts .................. 38  
Selecting Fonts ................................................39  
Using Bar Code Fonts .....................................39  
Symbol Sets .....................................................39  
Adobe PostScript Fonts Option .......................39  
Appendix C: Installing SIMMs ................ 67  
SIMM Configurations .....................................67  
Installing SIMMs.............................................67  
Limited Warranty...................................... 71  
On-Site Repair .................................................71  
Okidata Service Centers .............................. 72  
Material Safety Data Sheet ..................... 73  
Index ........................................................... 75  
Eii  
Contents  
Imp ortant Safety Instructions  
Your OKIDATA printer has been carefully designed to give you years of  
• To avoid damaging the power cord, don’t put anything on it or place it  
where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes damaged or frayed,  
replace it immediately.  
safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there  
are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or  
damaging the printer:  
• If you’re using an extension cord or power strip with the printer, make  
sure that the total of the amperes required by all the equipment on the  
extension is less than the extension’s rating. The total ratings of all  
equipment plugged into the outlet should not exceed 15 amperes.  
• Read the setup and operating instructions in this handbook carefully. Be  
sure to save it for future reference.  
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the printer itself.  
• Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer; you could  
get an electrical shock or cause hazardous electrical arcing.  
• Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth; do not  
use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook, don’t try  
to service the printer yourself; opening the cover may expose you to  
shocks or other hazards. Don’t make any adjustments other than those  
outlined in the handbook—you may cause damage requiring extensive  
repair work. Appendix A, Support, Service, and Warranty Information,  
explains how to get your printer serviced by qualified OKIDATA techni-  
cians.  
• Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on something  
unsteady, it may fall and be damaged; if you place it on a soft surface,  
such as a rug, sofa, or cushioned surface, the vents may be blocked,  
causing the printer to overheat.  
• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all openings on the  
printer are not blocked. Don’t put the printer on or near a heat source,  
such as a radiator or heat register. If you put it in any kind of enclosure,  
make sure it is well ventilated.  
• If anything happens that indicates that your printer is not working  
properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and follow the  
procedures in Appendix A for having your printer serviced. These are  
some of the things to look for:  
• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it. Be  
certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of  
the printer. If you’re not sure, check with your dealer or with your local  
power company.  
- The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.  
- Liquid has been spilled into the printer, or it has been exposed to  
water.  
Your printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug as a safety feature, and it will  
only fit into a grounded outlet. If you can’t plug it in, chances are you  
have an older, non-grounded outlet; contact an electrician to have the  
outlet replaced. Do not use an adapter to defeat the grounding.  
- The printer has been dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.  
- The printer doesn’t function normally when you’re following the  
operating instructions.  
• The printer must be installed near a power outlet which remains easily  
accessible.  
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Warranty Enhancement Programs  
• Available in the U.S. and Canada only  
For more information ...  
For pricing and more detailed information on these programs:  
OKI Extend™  
• call 1-800-OKIDATA (1-800-654-3282)  
This program offers you the  
opportunity to purchase an  
extension of the standard  
or  
warranty for your Okidata  
printer. You can add 1 or 2 years  
to the standard warranty.  
OKI On-Site™  
If you experience a malfunction  
of your Okidata printer and the  
problem can not be resolved  
over the phone, this program  
offers you repair of your printer  
right at your place of business,  
by our national service provider.  
ivEnglish  
FCC/IC/CE Statements  
Federal Communications Commission  
Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
for 120-Volt Models  
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-  
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Industry Canada Radio Interference Statement  
for 120-Volt Models  
This OKIDATA apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio  
interference as specified in the Industry Canada Radio Interference Regula-  
tions.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Plug the unit into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain the required shielded cable in  
order to ensure compliance of this equipment with FCC regulations.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by OKIDATA may void  
your authority to operate this device.  
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Federal Communications Commission  
Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
for 230/240-Volt Models  
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment  
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the  
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
European Union Council of the  
European Communities Statements  
of Electromagnetic Conformance for  
230/240-Volt Models  
This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/  
336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to  
electromagnetic compatibility.  
This product is in conformity with Directive 73/23/EEC on the harmoniza-  
tion of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed  
for use within certain voltage limits.  
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain the required shielded cable in  
order to ensure compliance of this equipment with FCC regulations.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by OKIDATA may void  
your authority to operate this device.  
Industry Canada Radio Interference Statement  
for 230/240-Volt Models  
This OKIDATA apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio  
interference as specified in the Industry Canada Radio Interference Regula-  
tions.  
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FCC/IC/CE  
Chap ter 1: Setting Up  
This chapter explains how to unpack and install your printer.  
The accessories  
As you unpack the accessories, please save the packing material in the event  
you need to repack the printer for shipping.  
Select a Suitable Location  
Before unpacking your printer, select a suitable location for it which meets  
the following criteria:  
Important! Be sure to store the black light-shield bag near the printer to  
protect the image drum in case you need to take it out of  
the printer for more than a minute or so. This bag is also  
used to store the image drum in case you need to ship the  
printer.  
• A firm, level surface, such as a table or desktop  
• Clearance to open the cover, the paper tray, and the rear paper exit  
extender  
• Air circulation around the printer to prevent overheating (recommended  
minimum of 4" in all directions)  
Check the contents  
OKIPAGE 20 Printer  
• A nearby power source  
• Room temperature of 50° to 90°F (10° to 32°C)  
• Relative humidity of 20-80%  
• No direct sunlight  
Toner Cartridge with LED lens  
cleaners  
Power Cord  
Software Support CD  
Software Support  
Unpack  
Diskette  
Your printer  
Light-shield bag  
1. Unpack the printer and place it on the surface you’ve selected.  
2. Remove the printer from the plastic bag.  
If you are missing  
anything, contact your  
dealer.  
3. Lift up the corner of the protective film and peel it off the control panel.  
You will need to purchase:  
• Paper (see page 5)  
• Interface cable: either bi-directional IEEE-1284 parallel cable (see page  
9) or RS232-C serial cable (see page 11)  
English–1  
Getting to Know Your Printer  
PrinterCover  
Display  
Top Exit Path  
Rear Paper Exit  
Power Cord Socket  
Control Panel  
IEEE 1284  
Parallel Interface  
FrontFeeder  
OPEN Button  
On/Off Switch  
OKIPAGE 20: Removable Plate for  
installing optional  
RS232-C Serial Interface  
Paper Gauge  
PaperTray  
DuplexFeeder  
OKIPAGE 20DX: DuplexFeeder  
Front View  
Rear View  
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Chapter 1:Setting Up  
4. Remove the tape and shipping insert from the image drum and discard  
them.  
Prepare the Image Drum  
1. Press the OPEN button.  
2. Lift the cover (the cover must be lifted completely to remove the image  
drum cartridge).  
5. Reinstall the image drum in the printer, placing the alignment pins on  
each side of the drum into the slots in the printer.  
Pin  
Caution!Be careful not to touch the image drum’s shiny green sur-  
face!  
Slot  
3. Lift out the image drum and remove the protective paper.  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
E3  
4. Lower the right side of the toner cartridge, aligning the slot in the car-  
tridge with the ridge in the image drum.  
Install the Toner  
1. Remove the toner cartridge from the foil package and shake it from side  
to side a few times to distribute the toner evenly.  
Slot  
5. Push the gray lock lever toward the back of the printer until it stops.  
2. Carefully peel off the tape from the bottom of the cartridge.  
3. Place the left end of the toner cartridge into the toner well, inserting the  
recess in the end of the toner cartridge over the tab on the image drum.  
6. Close the printer cover.  
Recess  
Tab  
Note: If you get toner on your clothing, brush it off with a dry cloth. Wash  
clothing in cold water; hot water sets toner.  
E4  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
Paper Feed Paths  
Paper can be supplied to the printer in four ways:  
Load Paper  
Paper Specifications  
• From the paper tray which  
holds up to 530 sheets of  
20-lb. paper  
When you buy paper, keep in mind that page printers require a smooth  
finish paper. For most everyday applications, paper rated for copiers and  
laser printers should work well with your printer. Before buying any large  
quantity of a particular paper, always test a sample first.  
Weight  
• Main Tray: 16 - 28 lb.  
• From the 100-sheet Front  
Feeder (see Chapter 4)  
• Optional Paper Expansion Tray: 16-28 lb.  
• Front Feeder: 16 – 36 lb.  
• Optional Multipurpose Feeder: 16-24 lb.  
• Duplex Feeder (OKIPAGE 20DX): 16-24 lb. (option for OKIPAGE 20)  
• From the optional  
100-sheet/50 envelope  
multipurpose feeder (see  
Chapter 7)  
UsableTypes  
• Bond  
• Smooth, low moisture paper rated for copier and laser printers  
• Cover stock; heavy bond (36 lb. max.): Manual feed only  
Finish  
• Smooth, non-textured  
• From the optional paper  
expansion tray which holds  
up to 530 sheets of 20-lb.  
paper (see Chapter 7)  
• Copier-type paper or paper with a Sheffield rating of 100 to 250  
Composition  
• 100% wood pulp or low cotton content  
Note: Most papers have some cotton or rag content. Avoid papers with a  
high cotton or rag content.  
LetterheadStationery/PreprintedForms  
• Ink must withstand 392°F (200°C) for 0.1 second.  
The paper tray will accommodate 16 to 28 lb. paper within the following  
size ranges:  
Width: 3.4 to 8.5 inches (86.4 to 216 mm)  
Length: 5.5 to 14 inches (140 to 355.6 mm)  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
E5  
4. Push the tray into the printer until it locks.  
Load the Paper Tray  
1. Pull out the paper tray.  
The Paper Tray Gauge  
2. Adjust the rear and side paper guides before loading paper. This will help  
to avoid paper jams.  
The paper tray gauge indicates the amount of paper left in the tray. This  
eliminates having to open the tray to check how much paper remains.  
3. Fan a stack of paper (up to 530 sheets of 20 lb. paper) and place it in the  
tray under the tabs. Do not fill above the PAPER FULL marks.  
E6  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
Storing Paper  
Select a Paper Exit Path  
If paper is stored improperly, print quality could be affected.  
• Store paper in a dark, dry place such as a closet or a cabinet  
• Don’t open the package until you are ready to use it  
• Always store paper lying flat or it may curl  
• Store your paper in a static-free environment  
The OKIPAGE 20 has two paper paths:  
Top Exit: the normal exit used for routine printing  
• Ideally, store paper at a constant temperature of 70°F (21.1°C) with less  
than 50% humidity.  
• Discard the top sheet from each ream of paper before loading it into the  
paper tray — it may be contaminated with glue or dust.  
Rear Exit: used for special types of print media such as envelopes,  
labels, transparencies, etc.  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
E7  
Top Paper Exit  
RearPaperExit  
The top paper exit is the one normally used for routine printing.  
Use rear exit when printing on heavy paper, envelopes, labels, and transpar-  
encies.  
• Printed pages feed face down into the bin on top of the printer  
• Bin holds 250 sheets of 20 lb. paper  
• Printed pages feed face up into the rear tray  
• Tray holds a maximum of 100 sheets of 20 lb. paper or 10 envelopes  
• Pages stack in reverse order  
• Pages stack in the correct order  
• When the bin is full, STACKER FULL REMOVE THE PAPER displays  
in the control panel window and printing will stop until the paper is  
removed  
• To avoid paper jams, remove paper when rear exit tray is full.  
To use rear paper exit:  
To use the top paper exit:  
Caution! Do not extend the rear exit tray while printing: a paper jam may  
occur!  
1. Lift out the paper catcher and pull it toward the front of the printer until it  
stops.  
1. Pull the tray down.  
2. Flip up the extender.  
2. Pivot out the extenders.  
E8  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
IEEE1284ParallelInterface  
Parallel cable requirements:  
Connect to Your Computer  
Parallel Connection  
AttachtheParallel Cable  
• Cable must be shielded with twisted pair conductors, and must be UL  
and CSA approved  
• Maximum length for bi-directional cable is 6 feet (1.8 meters). For  
lengths greater than 6 feet, use a cable marked IEEE 1284-compliant.  
We recommend that you use a bi-directional parallel printer cable. For best  
results, purchase a cable marked “IEEE 1284-compliant.”  
• Printer connector is an IEEE 1284-B receptacle (36 pins, 0.085” center  
line)  
Important! To comply with FCC regulations, the cable must be  
shielded and UL and CSA approved.  
• Port supports bi-directional IEEE 1284 communications (compatibility,  
nibble, and ECP modes)  
Note: OKIDATA has tested and approved the following bi-directional cable:  
Bi-DirectionalParallelMode  
Part Number 70000803. See Appendix A for purchasing information.  
If you are using the Status Monitor software, which provides on-line  
feedback of the printer status, BI-DIRECTION must be set to ENABLE  
(default) in the Level-2 printer main menu (see Chapter 3).  
To connect the printer to your computer:  
1. Turn both your printer and computer OFF.  
The recommended cable length for bi-directional communications is 6 ft.  
(1.8 meters). The standard parallel cables available at computer stores  
should work fine. For extended distances, higher quality IEEE 1284-com-  
pliant cables are available.  
2. Insert the wide connector on the cable into the parallel port on your  
printer. Make sure the connector is fully inserted, then snap both wire  
clips into the notches on the cable connector.  
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the parallel port on your computer  
and tighten the screws.  
Caution!Be sure not to over tighten the screws — this could damage  
the screw posts on your computer!  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
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Parallel Interface Pin Assignments  
Pin No. Signal Name  
Signal Direction Compatible  
Nibble  
ECP  
Functions  
1
2-8  
9
Data Strobe  
Data Bit n  
Data Bit 8  
To printer  
To printer  
To printer  
nStrobe  
Host Clk  
Host Clk  
Parallel data sampling strobe  
Parallel input data  
Parallel input data  
Data n (LSB)  
Data 8 (MSB)  
Data n (LSB)  
Data 8 (MSB)  
Data n (LSB)  
Data 8 (MSB)  
Completion of data input or end of  
functioning  
10  
Acknowledge  
From printer  
nAck  
PtrClk  
PeriphClk  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
Busy  
From printer  
Busy  
PtrBusy  
PeriphAck  
During print processing or during alarm  
End of paper  
Paper End  
From printer  
PError  
AckDataReq  
Xflag  
nAckReverse  
Xflag  
Select  
From printer  
Select  
Select state (on-line)  
Request to change mode  
(not used)  
Auto Feed  
To printer  
nAutoFd  
-
HostBusy  
-
HostAck  
-
-
-
0V  
-
Logic Gnd  
Chassis Gnd  
Peripheral Logic High  
Logic Gnd  
Chassis Gnd  
Peripheral Logic High  
Logic Gnd  
Signal ground  
Chassis Ground  
-
Chassis Gnd  
Peripheral Logic High  
Signal Ground (nStrobe)  
(Data 1-8)  
Chassis ground  
+5V  
0V  
From printer  
50 mA max.  
-
-
Signal Ground (nStrobe)  
Signal Ground (Data 1-8)  
Signal Ground (nStrobe)  
(Data 1-8)  
Signal ground  
20 to 27 0V  
Signal ground  
Signal Ground (PError,  
Select, nAck)  
Signal Ground (PError,  
Select, nAck)  
Signal Ground (PError,  
Select, nAck)  
28  
29  
30  
0V  
0V  
0V  
-
-
-
Signal ground  
Signal ground  
Signal ground  
Signal Ground (Busy, nFault)  
Signal Ground (Busy, nFault)  
Signal Ground (Busy, nFault)  
Signal Ground (nAutoFd,  
nSelectln, nlnit)  
Signal Ground (nAutoFd,  
nSelectln, nlnit)  
Signal Ground (nAutoFd,  
nSelectln, nlnit)  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
Input PRIME  
To printer  
From printer  
-
nlnit  
nlnit  
nReverseReq  
Initializing signal  
Paper out or during alarm  
Signal ground  
Fault  
nFault  
nDataAvail  
nPerophReq  
0V  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
From printer  
To printer  
-
-
-
Fix at Logic "1"  
Request to change Mode  
Select In  
nSelectIn  
1284 Active  
1284 Active  
E10  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
Serial Mode  
Serial Connection:RS232-C  
The serial interface settings on your printer and computer must match. To  
change printer settings, enter the Level 2 menu (press ON-LINE to place the  
printer off-line, then press MENU 1/Menu 2 for 2 seconds, until PRINT  
MODE appears) and select the RS232C SERIAL category. Set FLOW CON-  
TROL, BAUD RATE, DATA BITS, PARITY, and MIN. BUSY to match the settings  
on your computer. Following are the printer default settings for these  
parameters:  
Attach the Serial Cable  
To connect the printer to your computer:  
1. Turn both your printer and computer OFF.  
FLOW CONTROL  
BAUD RATE  
DATA BITS  
PARITY  
DTR HI POLARITY  
9600 BAUD  
8 BITS  
2. Insert the male connector on the cable into the serial port on your printer.  
Make sure the connector is fully inserted, then tighten the screws.  
NONE  
MIN. BUSY  
200 mSECONDS  
Serial Interface Pin Assignments  
Pin  
Signal  
Symbol  
Direction  
1
Frame Ground  
FG  
-
2
3
Transmitted Data  
TD  
To printer  
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the serial port on your computer and  
tighten the screws.  
Received Data  
RD  
To printer  
Caution!Be sure not to over tighten the screws — this could damage  
the screw posts!  
4
Request to Send  
RTS  
From printer  
5-6  
7
-
-
-
RS232-CSerialInterface  
Serial cable requirements:  
Signal Ground  
SG  
-
• Cable must be shielded with twisted pair conductors, and must be UL  
8-17  
18  
-
-
-
and CSA approved  
• Maximum length for serial cable is 6 feet (1.8 meters).  
+5V (50 ma max.)  
-
From printer  
• Printer connector is Type 17LE-13250-27 (D4CC) receptacle (25 pins)  
19  
-
-
DTR  
-
-
20  
Data Terminal Ready  
-
From printer  
-
21-25  
Chapter 1:Setting Up  
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4. Press MENU1/Menu 2 twice.  
Connect to Power  
1. Plug the female end of the power cord supplied with the printer into the  
power socket on the back of the printer.  
DUPLEX PRINTING displays.  
5. Make sure the second line of the display reads ON *. If not, press the  
ENTER button, then /Reset, then ENTER.  
ON * displays.  
6. Press ON LINE to exit the menu.  
Print the Demo Page  
1. Turn the printer ON.  
INITIALIZING displays briefly in the control panel window, then ON-LINE  
displays.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable into a suitable grounded power outlet or  
2. Press ON-LINE to place the printer off-line.  
power strip.  
3. Press FORM FEED/Print Demo for 2 seconds (until the display reads  
PRINT DEMO PAGE).  
4. To print the Demo Page for the HP® PCL6 emulation, press ENTER/  
Power Save. To print the Demo Page for the IBM® or Epson® emulation,  
press /Reset until the emulation you want appears on the second line of  
the display, then press ENTER/Power Save.  
The Demo page prints.  
Install the Printer Software  
Caution!If you are using a power strip, be sure the total amperage rating  
of the strip does not exceed the total amperage of the equipment  
plugged into it.  
Check the Menu:Model 20DX Only  
Check the menu to be sure that the Duplex printing feature is turned on:  
1. Turn the printer ON.  
You are now ready to install the printer software. See the separate booklet  
“Software Install Guide” for information on printer drivers and instructions  
on loading the printer software.  
INITIALIZING displays briefly in the control panel window, then ON-LINE  
displays.  
2. Press ON-LINE to place the printer off-line.  
3. Press MENU1/Menu 2.  
PERSONALITY displays.  
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Chapter 1:Setting Up  
Chap ter 2:The Control Panel  
READY Light (Amber)  
Select the Display Language  
Printer messages can be displayed in the control panel window in a number  
of languages. English is the default language. To change the display lan-  
guage:  
On: Printer is on-line, ready to receive data  
Off: Printer is off-line, unable to receive data; initializing;  
warming up; error  
Blinking: Printer is printing a menu, fonts, or demo page  
1. Press ON-LINE to change the printer status to off-line.  
ATTENTION Light (Red)  
2. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 and hold for 2 seconds.  
PRINT MODE displays.  
On: Warning—toner is low, change drum, near end of fuser life  
Off: Normal state  
3. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 until LANGUAGE displays.  
Blinking: Operator assistance required—paper jam, paper out, paper  
4. Press ENTER/Power Save.  
ENGLISH displays.  
request, service required  
5. Press /Reset until the desired language displays.  
Paper Size Indicator  
6. Press ENTER/Power Save to select the new language as the default  
setting.  
7. Press ON-LINE to engage the change and place the printer back on-line.  
Control Panel Lights  
The lights indicate the printer status:  
Paper Size Indicator  
READY Light  
[set for LETTER,the default]  
The flashing marker in the printer display window indicates the paper size  
installed in the paper tray. This feature eliminates having to open the paper  
tray to see which paper size is loaded.  
ATTENTION Light  
English–13  
Control Panel Button Functions  
Press: In Menu Mode advances to the next item. Also used with  
/Recover to generate a drum cleaning page: see “Generating a  
Drum Cleaning Page” in Chapter 8.  
Press/hold: Deletes data in buffer and executes internal reset.  
To access printer functions from the control panel, place the printer off-line  
(press the ON-LINE button: OFF-LINE appears on the display).  
Press: In Menu Mode: sets displayed Menu item as the user default.  
Press/hold: Enters the Power Save quick menu.  
• To access the top function of each button, press the button briefly.  
• To access the bottom function, press and hold the button for 2 to 3  
seconds.  
Button Function Summary  
Press: Changes printer status from receive data mode (on-line) to local  
function mode (off-line).  
Press: Enters Level-1 menu. Once in the Level-1 menu, press this  
button to move to the next menu item, or press and hold to cycle  
backwards through all the Level-1 menu categories.  
Press: Enters the Paper Size Quick Menu.  
Press/hold: Prints a listing of the current and default menu settings (HP  
Press/hold: Enters Level-2 menu.  
PCL 6, IBM Proprinter III XL, or Epson FX).  
Press: In Menu Mode returns to previous item; press and hold to cycle  
Press: Enters the Tray Select Quick Menu.  
backwards through all the items within a category. Also used  
Press/hold: Prints a sample of installed printer fonts (HP PCL 6, IBM  
with /Reset to generate a drum cleaning page: see “Generating  
Proprinter III XL, or Epson FX).  
a Drum Cleaning Page” in Chapter 8.  
Press/hold: Clears error condition and returns printer on-line.  
Press: Ejects the current page. Any data held in the buffer is printed.  
Press/hold: Prints a Demo Page (HP PCL 6, IBM Proprinter III XL, or  
Epson FX).  
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Chapter 2:The Control Panel  
Chap ter 3:The Printer Menus  
Most printer features are selected directly from your software application. If  
Printing the Main Menus  
you want to use the printer’s Menu to select features, see Chapter 3. Re-  
member, features selected in your software will override features selected in  
the printer’s Menu.  
To print a list of the menu items and settings currently engaged:  
1. Place the printer off-line (press ON LINE).  
2. Press and hold PAPER SIZE/Print Menu until the display reads PRINT  
MENU.  
Selecting Printer Features Using Your Software  
Most printer features like font, paper size, and page orientation can be set in  
your software program. This is the easiest way to control your printer.  
Check your software documentation for information.  
3. To print the menu for the HP PCL6 emulation, press ENTER/Power  
Save. To print the menu for the IBM or Epson emulation, press /Reset  
until the emulation you want appears on the second line of the display,  
then press ENTER/Power Save.  
4. The menu prints.  
Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer  
Driver  
Printer features can also be set using the Status Monitor software included  
with your printer. However, these settings will be overridden by any settings  
made within your software package.  
The printout shows the factory default settings, the current user settings, and  
the amount of memory installed in your printer.  
How to Use the Main Menus  
Main menu features are  
• accessed using control panel buttons  
• displayed in the control panel window  
• organized by Categories Items Selections  
Selecting Printer Features Using the Printer  
Main Menus  
You can also select printer features in the printer main menus by using the  
control panel. However, features set in your software program will override  
the same features selected in the printer main menu.  
There are two levels within the main printer menu: Level-1 and Level-2. To  
access the menus, place the printer off-line (press ON LINE), then  
• to access the Level-1 menu, press MENU 1/Menu 2 (the display will read  
PERSONALITY).  
Important! Use the printer main menu only when your software does  
not let you select features or when you are setting printer  
features that your software does not control.  
• to access the Level-2 menu, press and hold the MENU 1/ Menu 2 button  
until the display reads PRINT MODE).  
English–15  
Quick Access Menus  
Notes:  
• If the MENU 1/Menu 2 button is pressed and held while in Menu Mode,  
the printer cycles through the categories in reverse order.  
The PAPER SIZE, TRAY TYPE, and POWER SAVE menu features can be  
accessed directly without having to step through the main menu.  
• If you enter the Level-1 menu and make a selection while there is data  
present in the buffer, or while a DLL/Macro is present, the RESET TO  
To do this:  
1. Place the printer off-line (press ON LINE).  
SAVE message appears on the display. When you press the /Reset  
2. Press and release PAPER SIZE, or  
Press and release TRAY TYPE, or  
button, all data in the buffer and any temporary soft fonts or macros will  
be cleared.  
Press POWER SAVE for two full seconds.  
Example:  
3. Press repeatedly until you see the selection you want.  
4. Press ENTER/Power Save to set the selection as the default.  
If you have one of the optional paper expansion trays installed  
and you want to set the printer to automatically switch to  
another tray with the same size paper when the first tray runs  
out of paper:  
An asterisk (*) appears to indicate the new default setting.  
5. Press ON LINE to exit the menu and place the printer back on-line.  
Using the Level-1 Menu  
1. Press ON-LINE to place the printer off-line.  
1. Press ON LINE.  
2. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 to enter the Menu Mode.  
2. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 to enter the Level-1 menu.  
3. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 again to move to the  
3. Continue to press MENU 1/Menu 2 repeatedly to advance through the  
TRAY SELECT category.  
Level-1 menu categories.  
4. Press ENTER.  
3. Press ENTER/Power Save to select a category.  
5. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 twice to move to the AUTO TRAY  
The current default setting displays.  
SWITCH item.  
Note: Some categories include more than one item. In such categories,  
after you press ENTER, press MENU 1/Menu 2 to advance to the  
next item before proceeding to step 4.  
6. Press once to get to the ON selection.  
7. Press ENTER to engage the ON selection (an asterisk will  
appear next to ON).  
8. Press ON LINE to exit the Menu Mode.  
4. Press repeatedly to display the selections. Stop when you see the  
selection you want.  
5. Press ENTER/Power Save to set a selection as the default.  
An asterisk (*) appears to indicate the new default setting.  
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have made all the menu changes you  
wish to make, then press ON LINE to exit the Menu Mode and place the  
printer back on-line.  
E16  
Chapter 3:The Printer Menus  
DUPLEX PRINTING (continued)  
TRAY SELECT  
Level-1 Menu Settings  
Summary of Level-1 Categories:  
BIND  
MANUAL FEED  
PERSONALITY  
TRAY SELECT  
DUPLEX PRINTING  
EDIT SIZE  
PAPER SIZE  
MEDIA TYPE  
PAPER SIZE CHECK  
COPIES  
FONTS & SYMBOLS  
PAGE LAYOUT1  
PAGE LAYOUT2  
HOST INTERFACE  
LONG EDGE  
SHORT EDGE  
OFF  
ON  
Notes: Selects Manual Feed mode: paper is  
Notes: Select the orientation for duplex  
printing so that the front and back of  
printing is properly aligned for the  
selected orientation of the pages  
fed from the Manual Feeder regardless  
of the PAPER FEED setting. When the  
job is ready to print, MANUAL  
REQUEST will appear on the display;  
be sure to place paper on Manual  
Feeder, then press FORM FEED  
button to start printing.  
(Duplex Printing must be set to ON).  
Long Edge sets the orientation for  
portrait printing. Short Edge sets the  
orientation for landscape printing.  
PAPER FEED  
EDIT SIZE  
TRAY 1  
TRAY 2*  
TRAY 3*  
FRONT TRAY (Manual Feeder)  
MULTI FEEDER*  
Level-1 Menu Categories (e.g., PERSONALITY),  
Items (e.g., EMULATION) and Selections (e.g., HP  
LaserJet 5, IBM PPR II XL, Epson FX) are summa-  
rized below: default Selections are in italic (e.g.,  
AUTO Emulation).  
CASSETTE SIZE  
LETTER  
EXECUTIVE  
LEGAL 14  
LEGAL13  
A4 SIZE  
A5 SIZE  
A6 SIZE  
B5 SIZE  
COM-9  
COM-10  
MONARCH  
DL ENVELOPE  
C5 ENVELOPE  
C4 ENVELOPE  
Notes: * Selection only appears if appropriate  
optional accessory is installed.  
Select paper source.  
PERSONALITY  
AUTO TRAY SWITCH  
EMULATION  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO Emulation  
HP LaserJet 5  
IBM PPR III XL  
Epson FX  
Adobe® PostScript® (appears only if PostScript  
selection is installed)  
Notes: ON = When paper tray, printer  
automatically switches to the optional  
Paper Expansion Tray, if installed, then  
to the Manual Feeder, then to the  
optional Multi-Purpose feeder, if  
installed.  
Notes: HP PCL6 mode: Sets the paper size  
when the software does not. With the  
default Cassette Size selected, the  
paper size will be whatever is detected  
in the paper tray. If manual feed is  
being used, the paper size will be the  
one selected in the Level-1 menu  
(default is letter).  
Notes: Auto Emulation automatically  
switches between HP LaserJet 5, IBM  
PPR III XL and Epson FX emulations.  
DUPLEX PRINTING (appears in OKIPAGE 20 menu  
only if Duplex Feeder is installed.)  
DUPLEX  
ON  
PostScript mode: Ignored.  
OFF  
Notes: Selects duplex printing (for OKIPAGE  
20, optional Duplex Feeder must be  
installed).  
Chapter 3:The Printer Menus  
E17  
MEDIA TYPE (continued)  
MEDIA TYPE  
Level-1 Menu Settings (continued)  
PAPER SIZE  
FRONT/MANUAL  
TRAY 1  
LIGHT  
LIGHT  
MEDIUM LIGHT  
MEDIUM*  
MEDIUM HEAVY  
HEAVY  
MEDIUM LIGHT  
MEDIUM  
MEDIUM HEAVY  
HEAVY  
FRONT/MANUAL  
LETTER  
EXECUTIVE  
LEGAL 14  
LEGAL13  
A4 SIZE  
A5 SIZE  
A6 SIZE  
B5 SIZE  
COM-9  
COM-10  
MONARCH  
DL ENVELOPE  
C5 ENVELOPE  
C4 ENVELOPE  
TRANSPARENCY  
Notes: Improves print quality and toner  
Notes: Specify print media weight/type to  
fusing.  
Light = 16 lb (60 g/m2)  
improve print quality and toner fusing.  
Medium Light = 18 lb (68 g/m2)  
Medium = 20 lb (75 g/m2)  
Medium Heavy = 24 lb (90 g/m2)  
Heavy = 28 lb (105 g/m2)  
Light to Heavy weight values are same  
as specified for Tray 1.  
MULTI FEEDER (appears if option is installed))  
LIGHT  
MEDIUM LIGHT  
MEDIUM*  
MEDIUM HEAVY  
HEAVY  
TRAY 2 (appears if option is installed))  
LIGHT  
MEDIUM LIGHT  
MEDIUM  
MEDIUM HEAVY  
HEAVY  
Notes: Select paper size installed in Manual  
Feeder. If paper size installed does not  
match setting, printer will display  
message requesting the size set in  
menu.  
TRANSPARENCY  
Notes: Specify print media weight/type to  
improve print quality and toner fusing.  
Notes: Improves print quality and toner  
fusing. Only appears in the menu when  
the optional Paper Expansion Tray is  
installed.  
Light to Heavy weight values are same  
as specified for Tray 1.  
MULTI FEEDER (appears if option is installed)  
LETTER  
PAPER SIZE CHECK  
EXECUTIVE  
LEGAL14  
LEGAL13  
A4 SIZE  
A5 SIZE  
A6 SIZE  
B5 SIZE  
COM-9  
COM-10  
Light to Heavy weight values are same  
as specified for Tray 1.  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
TRAY 3 (appears if option is installed))  
Notes: ENABLE = printer only accepts paper  
size selected in software which  
matches size of paper actually loaded  
in tray.  
LIGHT  
MEDIUM LIGHT  
MEDIUM  
MEDIUM HEAVY  
HEAVY  
MONARCH  
DL ENVELOPE  
C5 ENVELOPE  
DISABLE = printer will accept any  
paper size selected in software.  
Notes: Improves print quality and toner  
fusing. Only appears in the menu when  
two optional Paper Expansion Trays  
are installed.  
COPIES  
Notes: Appears only if the optional  
Multi-Purpose Feeder is installed.  
1 to 999  
Light to Heavy weight values are same  
as specified for Tray 1.  
Notes: Select number of copies to print for  
each document.  
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Chapter 3:The Printer Menus  
FONTS & SYMBOLS  
FONTS & SYMBOLS (continued)  
PAGE LAYOUT1  
FONT SOURCE  
FONT HEIGHT  
A4 PRINT WIDTH  
RESIDENT  
SIMM  
12.00 POINT  
4.00 to 999.75 points  
78 COLUMN  
80 COLUMN  
DOWNLOAD  
Notes: Appears if font selected is propor-  
tional/scalable (e.g., CG Times, CG  
Omega, Univers, etc.).  
Notes: HP Mode only. When using A4 size  
Notes: Select font source.  
SIMM appears only if optional Flash  
paper, select 78 columns or condense  
to 80 columns so characters will fit on  
a line.  
ROM SIMM is installed.  
Sets character height in points in  
0.25-point (press /Reset) or 1-point  
(press/hold /Reset) increments.  
DOWNLOAD appears if a soft font is  
loaded.  
WHITE PAGE SKIP  
OFF  
ON  
72 points = 1 inch  
FONT NO.  
I000 to I0xx  
Notes: HP Mode only. ON = printer will  
ignore FF code when buffer is empty.  
(Cancels printing a blank page at the  
end of a print job.)  
SYMBOL SET (HP PCL6 emulation)  
C000  
S001  
PC-8, ROMAN-8, ISO L1, PC-8 Dan/Nor,  
PC-850, Legal, ISO-2 IRV, ISO-4 UK, ISO-6  
ASC, ISO-10 S/F, ISO-11 SWE, ISO-14, JASC,  
ISO-15 Ita, ISO-16 Por, ISO-17 Spa, ISO-21  
Ger, ISO-25 Fre, ISO-57 Chi, ISO-60 Nor,  
ISO-61 Nor, ISP-69 Fre, ISO-84 Por, ISO-85  
Spa, German, Spanish, ISO Dutch, Roman Ext,  
ISO Swedish1, ISO Swedish2, ISO Swedish3,  
IBM-437, IBM-850, IBM-860, IBM-863,  
IBM-865, PC Set1, PC Ext US, PC Ext D/N, PC  
Set2 US, PC Set2 D/N, UN Math, UN Int’l, UN  
US, PS Math, PS Text, Math-8, Pi Font, MS  
Publish, Win 3.0, DeskTop, Win 3.1 L1, MC  
Text, PC-852, Win 3.1 L5, Win 3.1 L2, CWI  
Hung, PC-857 TK, ISO L2, ISO L5, PC-8 TK,  
Kamenicky, Hebrew NC, Hebrew OC, Plska  
Mazvia, ISO L6, Win 3.1 Cyr, PC-866, Win 3.1  
Grk, PC-869, PC-855, Greek-437, Greek-437  
Cy, Greek-928, Win 3.1 Heb, Serbo Croat2,  
Ukrainian, Bulgarian PC-1004, WIN BALTIC,  
PC-775, Serbo Croat1, HP ZIP, USPSZIP,  
USPSFIM, USPSSTP, Wingdings, Symbol,  
OCR-A, OCR-B  
Notes: xx = font ID number (see font print  
sample).  
CR FUNCTION  
CR  
CR + LF  
Prefix indicates font source:  
I = internal (resident) — I000 =  
Courier;  
C = Card Font (appears only if  
optional Flash ROM SIMM is in-  
stalled)  
Notes: HP Mode only. CR + LF = add LF  
command to each CR command.  
LF FUNCTION  
S = downloaded soft font (appears only  
if soft font is loaded)  
LF  
LF + CR  
Notes: HP Mode only. LF+CR= add CR  
FONT HEIGHT  
command to each LF command.  
10.00 CPI  
Range: 0.44 to 99.99 CPI  
PAGE LAYOUT2  
Notes: Appears if scalable, fixed Courier or  
Letter Gothic font is selected.  
ORIENTATION  
CPI = characters per inch, settable in  
PORTRAIT  
LANDSCAPE  
0.01-cpi (press /Reset) or 0.1-cpi  
(press/hold /Reset) increments.  
Notes: Sets printing oriented with the width of  
the page (Portrait) or with the length of  
the page (landscape).  
LINES PER PAGE  
60 LINES  
5 TO 128 LINES  
Notes: Select lines per page in 1 line incre-  
ments.  
Chapter 3:The Printer Menus  
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FONTS & SYMBOLS (continued)  
PAGE LAYOUT1  
Level-1 Menu Settings (continued)  
HOST INTERFACE  
CHARACTER SET  
LINE PITCH  
SET 2  
SET 1  
6 LPI  
8 LPI  
PARALLEL  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
Notes: Choose Character Set: Standard IBM  
Notes: Sets the number of lines per inch.  
Set 1 or Line Graphics IBM Set II  
WHITE PAGE SKIP  
Notes: Enables parallel interface.  
SYMBOL SET  
OFF  
ON  
IBM 437, IBM 850, IBM 860, IBM 863, IBM 865,  
PC Set1, PC Ext US, PC Ext D/N, PC Set2 US,  
PC Set2 D/N, Roman-8, ISO L1, PC-8,  
RS232C  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
Notes: Sets whether blank pages are “printed.”  
PC-Dan/Nor, PC-850, Legal, ISO-2 IRV, ISO-4  
UK, ISO-6 ASC, ISO-10 S/F, ISO-11 Swe,  
ISO-14 JASC, ISO-15 Ita, ISO-16 Por, ISO-17  
Spa, ISO-21 Ger, ISO-25 Fre, ISO-57 Chi,  
ISO-60 Nor, ISO-61 Nor, ISO-69 Fre, ISO-84  
Por, ISO-86 Spa, German, Spanish, ISO Dutch,  
Roman Ext, ISO Swedish1, ISO Swedish2, ISO  
Swedish3, UN Math, UN Int’l, UN US, PS Math,  
PS Text, Math-8, Pi Font, MS Publish, Win 3.0,  
DeskTop, Win 3.1 L1, MC Text, PC-852, Win 3.1  
L5, Win 3.1 L2, CWI Hung, PC-857 TK, ISO L2,  
ISO L5, PC-8 TK, Kamenicky, Hebrew NC,  
Hebrew OC, Plska Mazvia, ISO L6, Win 3.1  
Heb, Win 3.1 Cyr, PC-866, Win 3.1 Grk,  
CR FUNCTION  
Notes: Enables serial interface.  
CR  
CR+LF  
OKI HSP  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
Notes: Sets what happens when CR command  
is received. CR + LF produces a line  
feed after the carriage return.  
Notes: Enables network interface.  
LF FUNCTION  
LF  
LF+CR  
Level-1 Menu Selections for IBM PPR III XL &  
EPSON FX Emulations  
Notes: IBM emulation only.  
Default settings below are in italic.  
Sets what happens when a LF com-  
mand is received. LF+CR produces a  
carriage return in addition to the line  
feed.  
PC-869, PC-855, Greek-437, Greek-437 Cy,  
Greek-928, Serbo Croat2, Ukranian, Bulgarian,  
PC-1004, Win Baltic, PC-775, Serbo Croat1  
FONTS & SYMBOLS  
Notes: Selects special character set to be used.  
LINE LENGTH  
CHARACTER PITCH  
LETTER O STYLE  
80 COLUMN  
136 COLUMN  
10 CPI  
12 CPI  
17 CPI  
20 CPI  
DISABLE  
ENABLE  
Notes: Specifies the number of characters in  
Notes: Specifies the style of the letter O.  
one line.  
PROPORTIONAL  
ZERO CHARACTER  
FORM LENGTH  
Notes: Specifies character pitch.  
NORMAL  
SLASHED  
11 INCH (LETTER)  
11.7 INCH (A4)  
FONT CONDENSE  
12 CPI to 20 CPI  
12 CPI to 12 CPI  
Notes: Sets whether or not the number 0 will  
have a slash through it to differentiate  
it from the capital letter O.  
Notes: Specifies length of paper.  
Notes: IBM emulation only.  
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Chapter 3:The Printer Menus  
PAGE LAYOUT1 (continued)  
Using the Level-2 Menu  
Level-2 Menu Settings  
The Level-2 menu includes selections that are  
rarely changed once they are set. To access the  
Level-2 menu:  
Level-1 Menu Categories (e.g., PRINT MODE),  
Items (e.g., RESOLUTION) and Selections (e.g.,  
600x1200 DPI, 300 DPI) are summarized below:  
default selections are in italic (e.g., 600 DPI).  
TOF POSITION  
0.0 INCH  
Range 0.0 to 1.0 INCH  
Notes: Sets Top of Form in 0.1-inch incre-  
ments. This determines the print start  
position relative to the top of the paper.  
1. Press ON-LINE to place the printer off-line.  
2. Press and hold MENU 1/Menu 2 until you see  
PRINT MODE on the display. Once you are in  
the menu, press MENU 1/Menu 2 repeatedly  
to advance through the Menu categories.  
PRINT MODE  
LEFT MARGIN  
0.0 INCH  
Range 0.0 to 1.0 INCH  
RESOLUTION  
600 DPI  
600x1200 DPI  
300 DPI  
3. Press ENTER to select a category.  
Notes: Shifts the left margin further to the  
The current default setting displays.  
right.  
Notes: Select print density in dots per inch.  
When a print job is sent at a resolution  
which is different from this menu  
setting, it will automatically be  
4. Press /Reset repeatedly until you see the  
selection you want.  
5. Press ENTER to set a selection as the default.  
An asterisk (*) will appear to indicate the new  
default setting.  
converted and printed at the value  
selected in the print job.  
MEMORY USAGE  
Note: Some categories include a number of  
items. In such categories, after you press  
ENTER in step 3, press MENU 1/Menu 2  
to advance to the next selection before  
proceeding to step 4.  
FONT PROTECTION  
AUTO  
OFF  
400 KB  
Notes: HP PCL 6 mode: Sets the font cache  
size. If you change settings, the printer  
memory will be reconfigured and all  
downloaded fonts and PCL macros  
will be lost.  
Summary of Level-2 Categories:  
PRINT MODE  
MEMORY USAGE  
AUTO OPERATION  
DARKNESS CONTROL  
POWER SAVING  
LOW TONER  
PostScript mode: Fixed at automatic:  
other settings not implemented at this  
time.  
TONER SAVING  
MEMORY FREE AREA  
CLEARABLE WARNINGS  
ERROR REPORT  
PARALLEL I/F  
RS232C SERIAL  
LANGUAGE  
####KB/ReadOnly  
Notes: Displays memory area available for  
downloading fonts (cannot be changed  
through the menu).  
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AUTO OPERATION (continued)  
LOW TONER  
Level-2 Menu Settings (continued)  
ON  
OFF  
AUTO OPERATION  
MANUAL TIMEOUT  
60 SECONDS  
30 SECONDS  
OFF  
Notes: ON = When low toner is detected,  
AUTO CONTINUE  
TONER LOW displays, indicating that  
toner cartridge should be replaced  
soon: at this point 100 more sheets will  
print before the TONER EMPTY  
message displays.  
OFF  
ON  
Notes: PostScript mode only. Sets the amount  
of time the printer will wait for paper  
to be loaded in the Manual Feeder  
before cancelling the print job.  
Notes: HP PCL 6 mode: controls what  
happens when a memory overflow/  
print overrun situation occurs. OFF =  
printer will remain off-line until you  
press the /Recover button. ON =  
printer will return to the on-line state  
automatically 15 seconds after it goes  
off-line.  
OFF = When low toner is detected,  
TONER EMPTY displays, indicating  
that the toner cartridge needs replace-  
ment. You must replace the toner  
cartridge immediately, or open and  
close the cover to remove the message,  
which will then reappear after every 20  
pages are printed.  
DARKNESS CONTROL  
DARKNESS  
0
+1  
+2  
–2  
–1  
PostScript mode: this setting is  
ignored. When a memory overflow/  
print overrun situation occurs, the  
ATTENTION light will come on until  
the print process is completed. It will  
then automatically go out and the  
printer will return to the on-line state.  
TONER SAVING  
Notes: Set print density (darkness). Negative  
values lighten print; positive values  
darken print.  
DISABLE  
MEDIUM  
LIGHT  
POWER SAVING  
WAIT TIMEOUT  
OFF  
Notes: Select medium or light to reduce the  
amount of toner used. This will result  
in lighter printing to conserve toner  
and is recommended only for proofs  
and draft print jobs.  
0 SEC  
8 MIN  
DISABLE  
Range 5 to 300 SEC  
Notes: Sets the length of time the printer waits  
for additional data to be received.  
Notes: 0 SEC = Reduces power consumption.  
Immediately after printer stops  
HP PCL 6 mode: If the amount of time  
selected passes before the printer  
receives additional data, the printer  
will print any data it has in the buffer  
and reset.  
receiving data, fuser heating element  
shuts off; 30 seconds later fan shuts  
off. When printer receives data, fuser  
warms up before printing begins.  
PostScript mode: If the amount of time  
selected passes before the printer  
receives additional data, the printer  
will cancel the print job immediately  
and reset without any further printing.  
8 MIN. = Reduces power consumption.  
8 minutes after printer stops receiving  
data, fuser heating element shuts off;  
30 seconds later fan shuts off. When  
printer receives data, fuser warms up  
before printing begins.  
DISABLE = Fuser and fan are always  
on, printer is ready to print at all times.  
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CLEARABLE WRNINGS  
PARALLEL I/F  
RS232C SERIAL (continued)  
ON  
JOB  
PARALLEL SPEED  
BAUD RATE  
HIGH  
300 BAUD  
MEDIUM  
600 BAUD  
Notes: Sets the disposition of error messages  
1200 BAUD  
2400 BAUD  
4800 BAUD  
9600 BAUD  
19200 BAUD  
which can be cleared by pressing the  
Notes: HIGH = Data transfer speed maxi-  
/Reset button.  
mized. MEDIUM = Select if data  
transmission problems occur, or with  
earlier computers.  
HP PCL 6 mode: ON = Message  
displays until you press /Reset to  
clear the display. OFF = Message will  
automatically clear when next print job  
is received, whether or not you have  
Note: Sets the communication speed in bits  
BI-DIRECTION  
per second.  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
pressed the /Reset button.  
DATA BITS  
PostScript mode: Invalid. Error  
message will automatically be cleared  
from display as soon as the print job  
ends.  
Notes: ENABLE = Select Bi-directional  
parallel communication (Compatible,  
Nibble, ECP).  
8 BITS  
7 BITS  
Note: Sets the number of data bits used in  
DISABLE = Bi-directional communi-  
cations are NOT supported.  
serial interface communication.  
ERROR REPORT  
PARITY  
I-PRIME  
NONE  
EVEN  
ODD  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Notes: HP PCL 6 mode: Invalid.  
Notes: Applicable only for IBM and Epson  
emulations. Sets whether or not the  
I-Prime signal is ignored (OFF =  
ignored).  
Note: Sets the serial interface parity.  
PostScript mode: Change to ON if you  
wish to set the printer to print the error  
contents and the operand stack  
MIN. BUSY  
200 mSECONDS  
2 SECOND  
condition during a PostScript error.  
RS232C SERIAL  
Note: Sets the length of the busy signal.  
FLOW CONTROL  
DTR HI POLARITY  
DTR LO POLARITY  
XON/XOFF  
LANGUAGE  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
CASTELLANO  
SVENSKA  
NORSK  
ROBUST XON  
Note: Sets the type of serial communication  
protocol used.  
DANSK  
NEDERLANDS  
TÜRKÇE  
PORTUGUES  
POLSKI  
Note: Sets the display language  
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OP MENU  
ENABLE  
Maintenance Menu Settings  
The User Maintenance Menu  
MENU RESET  
The User Maintenance Menu includes printer  
maintenance and operating functions. Functions  
are described below.  
DISABLE  
Note: Resets the Level-1 menu to factory  
Notes: DISABLE = Disables all control panel  
buttons except ON-LINE. Use this  
feature to prevent changing menu  
defaults.  
To enter the Maintenance Menu:  
1. Turn off the printer.  
HEX DUMP  
items you have personally selected.  
Notes: Prints a hex dump of received data for  
diagnostics. If less than a page of data  
is received, you must press the FORM  
FEED/Print Demo button to print the  
page.  
ENABLE = All control panel buttons  
are active.  
2. Press and hold MENU 1/Menu 2 while  
turning the printer on, until USER MNT  
displays.  
X ADJUST  
0mm (Range +2.00 to –2.00 mm, in 0.25 mm  
intervals)  
3. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 repeatedly to advance  
To exit hex dump mode, turn off the  
printer.  
to the category you want.  
Notes: Adjust horizontal print position in 0.25  
mm increments. Plus (+) indicates  
right movement, minus (–) indicates  
left movement.  
4. Press ENTER to engage a category function,  
or press to see other selections, then press  
ENTER to engage the selection you want.  
DRUM CNT RESET  
Note: Use this to reset the drum counter after  
replacing, and only after replacing, the  
image drum cartridge.  
5. Press ON-LINE (except for HEX DUMP) to  
invoke the function.  
Y ADJUST  
RECEIVE BUFFER  
0mm (Range +2.00 to –2.00 mm, in 0.25 mm  
intervals)  
Summary of Maintenance Menu Categories:  
• MENU RESET  
• HEX DUMP  
AUTO  
8KB  
20KB  
50KB  
100KB  
1MB  
Notes: Adjust vertical print position in 0.25  
mm increments. Plus (+) indicates  
downward movement, minus (–)  
indicates upward movement.  
• DRUM CNT RESET  
• REC BUF  
• OP MENU  
In PostScript mode, any negative  
values selected will be ignored.  
• X ADJUST  
Notes: Sets the size of the receive buffer. If  
you set a large value, the printing  
• Y ADJUST  
speed will be faster, but memory  
overflows will occur more frequently.  
• DUP ADJUST  
• 2ND TRAY  
When this value is changed, all  
downloaded fonts, macros, and I/O  
data are lost.  
• 3RD TRAY  
• FRONT  
• PLACE PG  
• SETTING  
• CLN CYCL  
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DUP ADJ  
0mm (Range +2.00 to –2.00 mm, in 0.25 mm  
PLACE PG  
CENTER  
intervals)  
LEFT  
Notes: For the OKIPAGE 20, this setting only  
applies when the optional Duplex  
Feeder is installed.  
Notes: Sets placement of printed image on the  
page.  
SETTING  
Adjust vertical print position in 0.25  
mm increments. Plus (+) indicates  
downward movement, minus (–)  
indicates upward movement.  
0 (Range –1 to +1 in increments of 1)  
Notes: Adjust to improve print quality:  
–2 Rough/thick papers and/or low  
temperature/humidity  
In PostScript mode, any negative  
values selected will be ignored.  
–1  
2ND TRAY  
0
Normal media/environmental  
conditions  
5 (Range 1 to 16)  
+1  
Notes: Applies only when the optional Paper  
Expansion Tray is installed. Sets the  
priority of the optional tray in the HP  
PCL 6 emulation.  
+2 Rough papers and/or high tem-  
perature/humidity  
CLN CYCL  
3RD TRAY  
NORMAL  
MIDDLE  
HIGH  
9 (Range 1 to 16)  
Notes: Applies only when two optional Paper  
Expansion Trays are installed. Sets the  
priority of the second optional tray in  
the HP PCL 6 emulation.  
Notes: Sets the frequency of the page cleaning  
sequence:  
NORMAL = every 20 pages  
MIDDLE = every 10 pages  
HIGH = every 3 pages.  
FRONT  
4 (Range 1 to 16)  
Notes: Sets the priority of the Manual Feeder  
in the in the HP PCL 6 emulation.  
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Chap ter 4:The Front Feed er  
Use the Front Feeder to print on special  
media without having to change the paper  
you have loaded in the tray(s). You can  
print up to 100 pieces of media or you can  
use the Front Feeder as a manual feed unit  
to print individual pieces of media  
“on-the-fly.”  
– Use envelopes with a smooth, even surface that are designed for laser  
printers: no metal clasps, snaps, windows, or self-adhesive flaps  
– Use rear paper exit only  
Labels  
Important! Carrier sheet and label adhesive must withstand the  
fusing process heat of 392° F (200°C) for 1 second. Label  
adhesive must not be exposed; if it is, it will cause  
jamming in the printer.  
For media other than standard paper, you  
must use the rear paper exit. This eliminates curling, and for labels, it  
eliminates peeling.  
– Up to 100 sheets  
– Letter or A4  
You can use the Front Feeder to print on the following media:  
– Use label sheets designed for laser printers  
Labels must cover the entire carrier sheet.  
– Use rear paper exit only  
Standard weight paper that is different from the paper loaded in the  
paper tray: e.g., letterhead, different size  
– Up to 100 sheets  
– 16 to 28-lb.  
Transparencies (up to 100 sheets)  
Important! Transparencies must withstand the fusing process heat of  
392° F (200°C) for 1 second without wrinkling or  
gumming up.  
– Letter, 13" & 14" Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, C5  
(minimum 3.4" x 2.8"; maximum 8.5" x 14")  
– Use either top or rear paper exit path  
Envelopes  
– Letter or A4  
– Use transparencies designed for laser printers  
– Use rear paper exit only  
– Up to 10 envelopes  
– 16 to 28-lb.  
– Com 10, Com 9, Monarch, DL, C4, C5  
Heavy weight paper such as index or card stock  
– Up to 100 sheets  
– Use envelopes that have seams that run down the sides and squared-off  
flaps: envelopes with v-type flap are not recommended.  
– Up to 36-lb.  
– Letter, 13" & 14" Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, C5 (minimum 3.4” x  
2.8”; maximum 14”)  
– Use rear paper exit only  
English–27  
e. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 (display reads PAPER FEED).  
Using the Front Feeder to Print Multiple Pieces  
f. Press /Reset until the display reads FRONT TRAY, then press ENTER  
to engage the setting (an Asterisk will appear next to FRONT TRAY).  
g. Press ON LINE to return the printer to on-line status.  
of Media  
To set up the printer for multiple-piece print jobs using the Front Feeder:  
Note: When you are done printing using the Front Feeder, reenter the  
Level-1 menu and change the PAPER FEED setting back to its  
former setting (normally TRAY 1).  
1. In your software program:  
a. Enter the printer setup menu.  
b. Select Front Feeder.  
c. Select the media type, size and orientation.  
5. Open the rear paper exit path (not required for standard weight paper).  
2. Lower the printer’s Front Feeder.  
6. Adjust the Front Feeder paper width guides for the media you will be  
using and load the print media.  
3. Flip out the tray, then pivot out the extender.  
4. Enter the Level-1 menu and make changes:  
a. Press the ON LINE button (printer goes off line).  
b. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 until TRAY SELECT displays.  
c. Press ENTER.  
Note: Insert letterhead paper face-up, with the top edge of the paper  
nosed into the printer.  
7. Send the print job.  
d. Make sure that MANUAL FEED is set to OFF (the factory default),  
then press ENTER.  
Note: The software application will override the printer menu settings.  
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4. Adjust the paper width guides.  
The Front Feeder: Printing Individual Pieces  
(Manual Feed)  
You can open up the Front Feeder and use it as a manual feeder to print an  
individual piece of standard paper, an envelope, or specialty print media,  
without having to change any of the menu settings.  
Manual Feed:Standard Paper  
Setting up Manual Feed for StandardWeight Paper  
1. In your software program:  
5. Load a sheet of paper.  
a. Enter the printer setup menu.  
b. Select Manual Feed.  
c. Select the paper size and orientation.  
2. Lower the printer’s Manual Feeder.  
Note: Insert letterhead paper face-up, top edge of paper in first.  
6. Send the print command from your software.  
7. When prompted to, press the FORM FEED button on the printer control  
panel.  
3. Flip out the tray, then pivot out the extender.  
The page prints.  
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4. Flip out the manual feed tray, then pivot out the extender.  
Manual Feed:Envelopes  
Important!  
• Use rear paper exit to avoid curling  
• Do not use v-flap type envelopes (see page 27)  
Setting up to Print an Envelope  
1. In your software program:  
a. Enter the printer setup menu.  
b. Select Manual Feed.  
c. Select the envelope size.  
d. Select landscape orientation.  
5. Adjust the paper width guides.  
2. Lower the rear paper exit tray and pull out the rear exit extender.  
6. Insert the envelope with return address on lower left side and flap under-  
neath.  
3. Lower the Front Feeder.  
ReturnAddress  
7. Send the print command from your software.  
8. When prompted to, press the FORM FEED button on the printer control  
panel.  
The printed envelope will exit at the rear.  
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4. Flip out the tray, then pivot out the extender.  
Manual Feed:Labels  
Important! Sheet and label adhesive must withstand the fusing process  
heat of 392°F (200°C) for 1 second.  
Label adhesive must not be exposed; if it is, it will cause  
jamming in the printer.  
• Labels must cover the entire carrier sheet.  
• Use rear paper exit to avoid peeling.  
Setting up to Print Labels  
1. In your software program:  
5. Adjust the paper width guides.  
a. Enter the printer setup menu.  
b. Select Manual Feed.  
c. Select the label sheet size.  
2. Lower the rear paper exit tray and pull out the rear exit extender.  
6. Insert the label sheet face up.  
3. Lower the Front Feeder.  
7. Send the print command from your software.  
8. When prompted to, press the FORM FEED button on the printer control  
panel.  
The printed label sheet will exit at the rear.  
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4. Flip out the tray, then pivot out the extender.  
Manual Feed:Transparencies  
Important! Transparency must withstand the fusing process heat of  
392°F (200°C) for 1 second without wrinkling or gumming  
up.  
• Use transparencies designed for laser printers.  
• Use rear paper exit to avoid curling.  
Setting up to Print aTransparency  
1. In your software program:  
a. Enter the printer setup menu.  
b. Select Manual Feed.  
5. Adjust the paper width guides.  
c. Select the transparency size.  
2. Lower the rear paper exit tray and pull out the rear exit extender.  
6. Insert the transparency with the side to be printed facing up.  
3. Lower the Front Feeder.  
7. Send the print command from your software.  
8. When prompted to, press the FORM FEED button on the printer control  
panel.  
The printed transparency will exit at the rear.  
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4. Flip out the tray, then pivot out the extender.  
Manual Feed:Heavy (Card) Stock  
Heavy(Card)StockSpecifications  
• Weight range : 28 - 36 lb.  
• Use rear paper exit to avoid curling  
Setting up to Print Heavy Stock  
1. In your software program:  
a. Enter the printer setup menu.  
b. Select Manual Feed.  
c. Select the media size.  
2. Lower the rear paper exit tray and pull out the rear exit extender.  
5. Adjust the paper width guides.  
3. Lower the Front Feeder.  
6. Insert the sheet of heavy stock.  
7. Send the print command from your software.  
8. When prompted to, press the FORM FEED button on the printer control  
panel.  
The printed sheet will exit at the rear.  
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Using the Automatic Tray Switch Feature  
To increase the paper feed capacity, you can set the printer to automatically  
feed paper from the front feeder when the paper tray empties (or from any of  
the optional accessories).  
To do this:  
1. Press ON LINE.  
The printer goes off-line.  
2. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 to enter the Menu Mode.  
3. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 again to move to the TRAY SELECT category.  
4. Press ENTER.  
5. Press MENU 1/Menu 2 twice to move to the AUTO TRAY SWITCH  
item.  
6. Press /Reset once to get to the ON selection.  
7. Press ENTER to engage the ON selection.  
An asterisk appears next to ON.  
8. Press ON LINE to exit the Menu Mode.  
Important: Paper tray size settings in your application software and in  
the OKIPAGE 20 Software Operator Panel will override  
the printer’s front operator panel settings.  
If all paper sources have the same paper size selected, the printer will  
normally feed paper in the following sequence:  
(1) the first tray  
(2) the paper expansion tray (if installed)  
(3) the second paper expansion tray (if installed)  
(4) the front feeder  
(5) the multipurpose feeder (if installed).  
If any paper tray has a different size paper selected, it will be skipped.  
If you wish to change the sequence, use the Maintenance Menu (see “The  
User Maintenance Menu” in Chapter 3).  
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Chap ter 5: Dup lex Printing  
Note: This chapter applies only to the Model 20DX, or Model 20 with the  
Duplex Printing:Windows® 3.1x  
The duplex print options are in the Document Properties dialog box.  
optional Duplex Feeder installed.  
Portrait Versus Landscape  
Example:  
Portrait:  
Landscape:  
In Windows 3.1x, to select duplex printing in Microsoft Word:  
1. Select Print from the File menu.  
2. Click Printer.  
3. Click Options.  
4. Select the Paper Input tab.  
6. Click Duplex.  
7. Select the duplex print method:  
Join top to bottom (landscape printing)  
Join left to right (portrait printing)  
Duplex Printing:Windows NT 3.51  
The duplex print options are in the Document Properties dialog box.  
8. Click OK.  
9. Click OK.  
Example:  
10. Click Close and send the print job.  
In Windows® NT 3.5, to select duplex printing in Microsoft® Word:  
1. Select Print from the File menu.  
2. Click Printer.  
3. Click Options.  
4. Select the duplex print method:  
Long Side (portrait printing)  
Short Side (landscape printing)  
5. Click OK.  
6. Click Close and send the print job.  
English–35  
Duplex Printing:Windows 95  
The duplex print options are in the Document Properties dialog box.  
Duplex Printing:Windows NT 4.0  
The duplex print options are in the Document Properties dialog box.  
Example:  
Example:  
In Windows 95, to select duplex printing in Microsoft Word:  
In Windows NT 4.0, to select duplex printing in Microsoft Word:  
1. Select Print from the File menu.  
2. Click Properties.  
1. Select Print from the File menu.  
2. Click Properties.  
3. Select the Paper tab.  
4. Click Duplex.  
3. Select the Advanced tab.  
4. Click Paper/Output in the box.  
5. Click Print on Both Sides (Duplex Printing).  
5. Select the duplex print method:  
Join top to bottom (landscape printing)  
Join left to right (portrait printing)  
6. Select the duplex print method:  
Short Side (landscape printing)  
Long Side (portrait printing)  
6. Click OK.  
7. Click OK and send the print job.  
7. Click OK.  
8. Click OK and send the print job.  
Setting Duplex Printing as the Default inWindows 95  
1. Click Start, Settings, Printers.  
2. Click the right mouse button on the driver icon.  
3. Click Properties.  
Setting Duplex Printing as the Default inWindows NT 4.0  
1. Click Start, Settings, Printers.  
2. Click the right mouse button on the driver icon.  
3. Click Document Defaults.  
4. Click Duplex.  
5. Select the duplex method you wish to use as the default.  
6. Click OK.  
4. Select the duplex method you wish to use as the default.  
5. Click OK.  
7. Click OK.  
6. Click OK.  
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Chap ter 6: Fonts  
Summary of Available Fonts  
Available Fonts  
Your printer provides a variety of HP LaserJet 5 compatible fonts including:  
Fixed Scalable Fonts  
Fixed spaced scalable fonts Courier and Letter Gothic are available in sizes  
from 0.44 to 99.99 cpi (characters per inch).  
• 45 PCL Scalable Fonts  
• 4 Bitmap Fonts  
Courier: 66 Symbol Sets  
Courier, Font # 0  
In addition, there are four fonts with fixed spacing available in the IBM and  
Epson emulations.  
Courier Bold, Font # 1  
Courier Italic, Font # 2  
Courier Bold Italic, Font # 3  
Printing a Sample of Resident Fonts  
To see a sample of these fonts, print the Typeface List:  
1. Place the printer off-line (press ON-LINE).  
Letter Gothic: 61 Symbol Sets  
Letter Gothic, Font # 32  
Letter Gothic Bold, Font # 33  
Letter Gothic Italic, Font # 34  
2. Press TRAY TYPE/Print Fonts for 2 seconds (until the display reads  
PRINT FONTS).  
3. To print the Typeface List for the HP PCL6 emulation, press ENTER/  
Power Save. To print the Typeface List for the IBM or Epson emulation,  
press /Reset until the emulation you want appears on the second line of  
the display, then press ENTER/Power Save.  
Proportional Scalable Fonts  
Proportionally spaced scalable typefaces can be printed in any height from  
4.00 up to 999.75 points (0.06-inch to 13.9 inches), adjustable in 0.25-point  
or 1-point increments.  
The Typeface List prints.  
Note: There are 72 points in one inch.  
CG Times: 77 Symbol Sets  
CG Times, Font # 4  
CG Times Bold, Font # 5  
CG Times Italic, Font # 6  
CG Times Bold Italic, Font # 7  
English–37  
CG Omega: 61 Symbol Sets  
CG Omega, Font # 8  
Times New: 27 Symbol Sets  
Times New, Font # 39  
CG Omega Bold, Font # 9  
CG Omega Italic, Font # 10  
CG Omega Bold Italic, Font # 11  
Times New Bold, Font # 40  
Times New Italic, Font # 41  
Times New Bold Italic, Font # 42  
Coronet: 61 Symbol Sets, Font # 12  
Symbol: 1 Symbol Set, Font # 43  
Clarendon Condensed: 61 Symbol Sets, Font # 13  
Wingdings: 1 Symbol Set, Font # 44  
Univers: 77 Symbol Sets  
Univers, Font # 14  
Bitmap Fonts  
Univers Bold, Font # 15  
Univers Italic, Font # 16  
Univers Bold Italic, Font # 17  
Line Printer: 63 Symbol Sets  
• Pitch = 16.67 cpi  
• Size = 8 points  
Univers Condensed: 61 Symbol Sets  
Univers Condensed, Font # 18  
• Portrait only  
OCR-A & OCR-B: 1 Symbol Set  
• Pitch = 10 cpi  
• Size = 12.0 points  
• Portrait only  
Univers Condensed Bold, Font # 19  
Univers Condensed Italic, Font # 20  
Univers Condensed Bold Italic, Font # 21  
Antique Olive: 61 Symbol Sets  
Antique Olive, Font # 22  
USPSZIP Bar Code: 4 Symbol Sets  
• Pitch = Proportional  
• Size = 64 points  
Antique Olive Bold, Font # 23  
Antique Olive Italic, Font # 24  
• Portrait only  
Garamond: 61 Symbol Sets  
Garamond Antiqua, Font # 25  
Garamond Halbfett, Font # 26  
Garamond Kursive, Font # 27  
Garamond Kursiv Halbfett, Font # 28  
IBM/Epson Emulation Fonts  
Courier: 63 Symbol Sets, Fixed Spacing  
Courier  
Courier Bold  
Courier Italic  
Marigold: 61 Symbol Sets, Font # 29  
Albertus: 61 Symbol Sets  
Albertus, Font #30  
Line Printer: 63 Symbol Sets, Fixed Spacing  
Albertus Extra Bold, Font # 31  
Arial: 27 Symbol Sets  
Arial, Font # 35  
Arial Bold, Font # 36  
Arial Italic, Font # 37  
Arial Bold Italic, Font #38  
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Selecting Fonts  
The printer’s default font is 10 cpi Courier.  
The easiest way to select fonts is through your software program. Refer to  
your software documentation for information on selecting fonts.  
Fonts can also be selected using the printer’s control panel and main menu,  
however, if a different font is selected in your software, it will override the  
font selected in the printer menu: see Chapter 3 for menu information.  
Using Bar Code Fonts  
The OKIPAGE 20 printer drivers support USPS PostNet bar code fonts  
resident on your printer. Bar Code fonts can be printed easily from WORD  
for Windows and other Windows applications.  
Symbol Sets  
Your printer provides 90 special sets of characters for technical, legal and  
foreign language uses, as well as sets of drawing characters and standard  
alphanumeric characters. Each font uses symbols from one or more of these  
sets.  
PC-8 is the printer’s default symbol set. Check your software documenta-  
tion for information on how to select a symbol set and how to insert a  
symbol or special character into your document. Symbol sets can also be  
selected under the FONTS & SYMBOLS category in the printer Level-1  
menu.  
Adobe PostScript Fonts Option  
The optional Adobe PostScript Level 2 SIMM Kit (P/N 70032701) provides  
an additional 37 Adobe Type 1 fonts (see Chapter 7).  
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Chap ter 7: Accessories  
Duplex Feeder  
(P/N 70033301)  
Optional Paper Handling Accessories  
Multipurpose Feeder  
(P/N 40352801)  
Converts the OKIPAGE 20 printer into an OKIPAGE 20DX. This feeder  
allows you to print on both sides of standard paper.  
Automatically feeds up to 50 envelopes or 100 sheets of paper.  
Additional Options  
Paper Expansion Tray  
(P/N 40346401)  
Network Card  
(P/N 70032801)  
Doubles the paper capacity to 1,060 sheets by adding an additional  
530-sheet paper tray. If desired, a second Paper Expansion Tray can be  
added to triple the paper capacity to 1,590 sheets.  
Install this card in your OKIPAGE 20/20DX printer to convert it for opera-  
tion on a network.  
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Adobe PostScript Level 2 SIMM Kit (P/N 70032701)  
Flash ROM Memory SIMMs  
4 MB (P/N 70032601)  
8 MB (P/N 70033201)  
Expanded Memory SIMMs  
User-installable RAM SIMMs are available to upgrade the printer’s  
memory in the following sizes:  
• 4 MB SIMM (Okidata Part # 70028801)  
• 8, 16 and 32 MB SIMMs commercially available (72-pin, 60 ns, FPM,  
Non-parity)  
SIMM Configurations  
There are three sockets in your OKIPAGE 20/20DX printer to take SIMM  
boards. See Appendix C for information on the possible SIMM configura-  
tions for these sockets.  
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Chap ter 8: Maintenance  
This chapter explains how to replace the toner and image drum cartridges,  
and clean the LED array.  
The Image Drum:Type 7 (P/N 40468701)  
General Consumables Information  
TheToner Cartridge:Type 7 (P/N 40468801)  
Image Drum Life  
The life of the image drum depends on a number of factors, including the  
operating temperature, humidity, the type of paper you use, and the number  
of pages per job. Each time you print or turn the printer on, the drum has to  
rotate to start up and to wind down. As a result, frequent one-page print jobs  
will wear down your drum more quickly than multiple-page print jobs.  
Toner CartridgeLife  
Toner cartridge life depends on the page density, the percentage of each  
page that is printed black. An average business letter is printed at between  
3% and 5% density, graphics density is usually higher. The higher the print  
density, the more toner is used.  
The image drum cartridge should last up to 30,000 pages at 3 pages per job  
(continuous printing) or 19,000 pages at 3 pages per minute.  
On the average, a toner cartridge will produce approximately 5000 sheets at  
5% print density.  
Important: The first toner cartridge you place in your printer will only  
produce between 2500 and 3500 sheets. This is normal, as  
the new image drum reservoir and developing roller system  
must saturate with toner.  
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4. Remove the toner cartridge from the foil package and shake it from side  
to side a few times to distribute the toner evenly.  
Replacing the Toner Cartridge (P/N 40468801)  
Replace the toner cartridge after TONER LOW displays in the control panel  
window. At this point, the printer will print about 100 more sheets, then  
display TONER EMPTY and stop printing. Printing will resume when a  
new toner cartridge is installed.  
To replace the toner cartridge:  
1. Press the OPEN button and lift the cover.  
5. Carefully peel off the tape from the bottom of the cartridge.  
2. Pull the grey lock lever toward the front of the printer until it stops.  
6. Place left end of the toner cartridge into the toner well at an angle,  
aligning the recess in the end of the toner cartridge with the tab on the  
image drum.  
Recess  
3. Lift out and discard the used toner cartridge in accordance with local  
regulations.  
Tab  
7. Lower the right side of the cartridge, aligning the slot with the ridge in  
the image drum.  
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8. Push the grey lock lever toward the back of the printer until it stops.  
11. Locate the clear plastic film inside the front of the printer, then fold the  
lens cleaner over and use it to wipe any paper dust off the plastic film.  
Film  
9. Lift out the image drum and put it on a smooth, flat surface. Be sure to  
protect the drum from exposure to light either by placing it in the light  
shield bag supplied with the printer, or by placing a sheet of paper over  
it.  
12. Replace the image drum and close the cover.  
10. Use the lens cleaner supplied in the new toner kit to clean the LED  
array.  
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2. Lift out the used image drum cartridge with the toner installed and  
discard both in accordance with local regulations.  
Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge  
(P/N 40468701)  
When the image drum reaches 90% of its life, the CHANGE DRUM message  
will display in the control panel window. You should have a new image  
drum cartridge and a new toner cartridge on hand at this point. Change the  
image drum cartridge when the print becomes faint or begins to deteriorate.  
Note: To replace the image drum, you will need both a new image drum  
cartridge and a new toner cartridge.  
Precautions!  
3. Open the LED lens cleaner (included with the replacement toner car-  
tridge) and wipe the LED lens assembly clean.  
The image drum is fragile. To avoid damage to the new drum, take these  
precautions while handling the new image drum cartridge:  
• Avoid touching the green drum surface.  
• Be careful not to set the cartridge down on anything that might scratch  
the surface of the drum.  
• Keep the drum from exposure to direct sunlight and don’t let it sit in  
room light for more than 5 minutes. Leave it in the package until you are  
ready to install it in the printer.  
To replace the image drum cartridge:  
1. Press the OPEN button and lift the printer cover all the way back.  
4. Fold over the lens cleaner and use it to wipe any paper dust off the clear  
plastic film inside the front of the printer.  
Film  
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5. Open the new image drum package and remove the protective paper, then  
remove the tape and shipping insert from the toner well and discard  
them.  
8. Place the left end of toner cartridge into the toner well, aligning the  
recess in the end of the toner cartridge with the tab on the image drum,  
then lower the right side of the toner cartridge, aligning the slot in the  
end of the toner cartridge with the ridge in the image drum.  
9. Push the grey lock lever toward back of the printer until it stops.  
6. Install the new image drum in the printer, inserting the alignment pins on  
each end into the slots in the printer.  
Pin  
10. Close the printer cover.  
11. Reset the Drum Counter:  
Slot  
Important! If the drum counter is not reset when you replace the  
drum, the CHANGE DRUM message will appear at the  
next “toner low” condition, long before it is actually  
necessary to change the drum.  
7. Remove the new toner cartridge from its package and shake it from side  
to side a few times to distribute the toner evenly, then carefully peel off  
the tape from the bottom of the cartridge.  
a. Turn the printer on while holding the MENU 1/Menu 2, button.  
INITIALIZING, then USERMNT displays in the control panel window.  
b. Press MENU 1/Menu 2, 3 times.  
DRUM CNT RESET displays.  
c. Press ENTER.  
The counter resets.  
d. Press ON LINE.  
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Cleaning the LED Array  
Generating a Drum Cleaning Page  
If you experience print quality problems, for example repeating marks,  
blotching or shading, use the drum cleaning feature. The cleaning process  
will remove residual impurities from printing surfaces.  
Clean the LED array every time you install a new toner cartridge. A dirty  
LED array could cause faded vertical areas or light printing down a page.  
1. Press the OPEN button and lift the printer cover all the way up.  
To generate a Drum Cleaning page:  
1. Press ON-LINE to set the printer off-line.  
2. Lower and open the Front Feeder.  
2. Locate the LED array on the underside of the cover. Remove the LED  
Lens Cleaner Pad (included with the Toner Kit) from the package and  
carefully run it along the LED array.  
LED array  
Press /Recover and /Reset simultaneously and hold for 2 seconds.  
DRUM CLEANING  
MANUAL LETTER REQUEST  
or  
DRUM CLEANING  
MANUAL A4 REQUEST  
displays.  
3. Insert a clean sheet of letter or A4 paper in the Front Feeder.  
Note: If you do not have a lens cleaner pad, you can use a lint-free cloth  
with a little rubbing alcohol on it to clean the LED array.  
3. Close the printer cover.  
4. Press FORM FEED.  
The Cleaning Page will print.  
5. Press ON-LINE to return the printer to ready.  
Note: An extra LED cleaning pad is provided with each toner cartridge.  
Clean the LED array between toner changes if faded vertical stripes  
appear.  
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Chap ter 9: Prob lem Solving  
Most of the printing difficulties you might encounter have a simple solution.  
This chapter can help you troubleshoot problems concerning:  
Paper Jam Messages  
PAPER INPUT JAM  
Paper jammed as it was being fed in from the paper tray or other source.  
• Paper jams  
• Printer messages  
• Print quality  
• Software  
PAPER FEED JAM  
Paper jammed somewhere between the input and the paper exit.  
• Hardware  
PAPER EXIT JAM  
If you are unable to solve your printer problem, see Appendix A for Service  
and Support information.  
Paper jammed as it was exiting the printer.  
DUPLEX INPUT JAM  
Paper jammed as it was being fed in from the paper tray.  
Paper Jams  
If a paper jam occurs, a message will display which indicates the location of  
the jam. Once the jam is cleared, the cover is closed and Warming Up is  
complete, the printer prints all the pages affected by the jam.  
DUPLEX OPEN JAM  
Paper tray was opened as the paper was being fed through the Duplex  
Feeder.  
DUPLEX FEED JAM 1  
Paper jammed as it was being fed to the reverse roller in the Duplex Feeder.  
DUPLEX FEED JAM 2  
Paper jammed as it was being reversed in the Duplex Feeder.  
DUPLEX FEED JAM 3  
Paper jammed as it was being fed through the Duplex Feeder.  
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Why Paper Jams Occur  
Clearing Paper Jams  
Reason: The paper tray is overloaded.  
Clearing a Paper Input Jam  
CorrectiveAction: Do not fill the tray above the PAPER FULL mark.  
PAPER INPUT JAM  
CHECK TRAY1  
Reason: Paper is too heavy, too light, or contains excess cotton content.  
CorrectiveAction: Switch papers and use the recommended stock.  
1. Slide out the paper tray.  
Reason: Paper is too moist or too dry, causing missfeeds and imaging  
problems.  
CorrectiveAction: Store paper in average humidity, reseal opened reams. In  
areas of extreme dryness or humidity, do not leave paper in the tray over-  
night.  
Reason: Rear paper exit tray may not be fully extended.  
CorrectiveAction: Check to be sure that the rear exit tray is fully extended.  
2. Remove the sheet that did not feed, then inspect the remaining sheets to  
see that they are not wrinkled or stuck together.  
Reason: Rear exit tray was lowered while a job was printing.  
CorrectiveAction: Resend the print job after lowering the rear exit tray.  
Reason: Paper tray was opened while paper was feeding through the duplex  
feeder (optional on OKIPAGE 20).  
CorrectiveAction: Remove the jammed sheet from the duplex feeder, then  
reinstall the paper tray and resend the print job.  
3. Close the paper tray.  
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4. Press the OPEN button, then open and close the top cover to clear the  
paper jam message.  
3. Carefully remove the jammed paper.  
Clearing a Paper Feed Jam  
PAPER FEED JAM  
CHECK TRAY1  
4. Put the image drum cartridge back into the printer.  
1. Press OPEN and lift the cover.  
2. Lift out the image drum cartridge (Careful! Avoid touching the shiny  
green drum area!) and place it on a smooth, flat surface.  
Caution!The fusing unit may be HOT!  
5. Close the cover.  
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4. Close the printer cover.  
Clearing a Paper Exit Jam  
PAPER EXIT JAM  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
1. Press OPEN and lift the top cover to release roller pressure.  
2. Pull the jammed paper out from the rear exit.  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Paper Jams  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Input Jams  
DUPLEX INPUT JAM  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
To clear a Duplex Feeder Input paper jam, follow steps 1 through 4 under  
“Clearing a Paper Input Jam” earlier in this chapter.  
Clearing a Duplex Feeder Open Jam  
Caution!The fusing unit may be HOT!  
DUPLEX OPEN JAM  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
3. If the paper will not release, try carefully pulling it out from inside the  
printer.  
1. Press the OPEN button and open the top cover.  
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2. Carefully pull the sheet from inside the printer.  
2. Remove the jammed sheet from the back of the printer  
Caution!The fusing unit may be hot!  
3. Close the printer cover.  
3. Replace the paper tray.  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Jams 1 & 2  
4. Press the OPEN button, then open and close the top cover to clear the  
paper jam message.  
DUPLEX FEED JAM1  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
DUPLEX FEED JAM2  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
1. Remove the paper tray.  
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4. Press the OPEN button, then open and close the top cover to clear the  
paper jam message.  
Clearing Duplex Feeder Jam 3  
DUPLEX FEED JAM3  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
1. Remove the paper tray.  
Printer Display Messages  
The control panel window displays messages about your printer’s operating  
conditions.  
Message: CHANGE DRUM  
Meaning: Appears on second line of display to indicate that the drum is near  
90% of life. Change drum and reset drum counter. Note: If the  
drum counter is not reset when you replace the drum, the  
CHANGE DRUM message will appear at the next “toner low”  
condition. See “Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge” in Chapter  
8.  
2. Reach in the front of the printer and pull the jammed sheet out of the  
Duplex Feeder.  
Message: COPY nnn/mmm  
Meaning: Indicates number of copies being printed.  
nnn = page being printed.  
mmm = total copies requested.  
3. Replace the paper tray.  
Message: COVER OPEN  
Meaning: Close cover.  
Message: DATA PRESENT  
.xxx  
Meaning: Print data is in buffer. xxx = emulation  
Message: DRUM CLEANING  
Meaning: Drum Cleaning page is printing.  
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Message: DUPLEX INPUT JAM  
Message: ERROR CONTROLLER  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
nn -aaaaaaaa  
Meaning: Paper has jammed when entering Duplex Feeder. Remove jammed  
paper, then open and close cover.  
Meaning: Controller error. nn = exception code. aaaaaaaa = error address.  
Call Technical Support or a Service Center. Power off printer to  
clear error. If error continues contact service.  
Message: DUPLEX INPUT JAM1  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
Message: ERROR HOST I/F  
Meaning: Paper has jammed when being fed to reverse roller in Duplex  
Feeder. Remove jammed paper, then open and close cover.  
RS232C  
Meaning: Serial interface error. Press RECOVER to continue. Check the  
protocol of both the PC and the printer. Resend job.  
Message: DUPLEX INPUT JAM2  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
Message: ERROR MEMORY  
Meaning: Paper has jammed within the Duplex Feeder. Remove jammed  
paper, then open and close cover.  
OVERFLOW  
Meaning: Page data exceeds available memory. Press RECOVER to con-  
tinue. Adjust RASTER BUFFER, RECEIVE BUFFER, and/or  
FONT PROTECT in Menu and resend job.  
MESSAGE: DUPLEX INPUT JAM3  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
Meaning: Paper has jammed in the Duplex Feeder. Remove jammed paper,  
then open and close cover.  
Message: ERROR PAPER SIZE  
CHECK tttttttt  
Meaning: Incorrect paper size detected for tray tttttttt. Provide correct paper  
size in tray. Open and close cover to continue.  
Message: DUPLEX OPEN JAM  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
Meaning: Paper jammed as it entered Duplex Feeder. Remove jammed  
paper, then open and close cover.  
Message: ERROR PRINT  
OVERRUN  
Meaning: Data too complex for current RASTER BUFFER Setting. Increase  
RASTER BUFFER value and resend job, or add memory. Press  
RECOVER to continue.  
Message: EEPROM RESETTING  
Meaning: EEPROM resetting to factory defaults. Returns to ON-LINE.  
Message: ERROR  
Message: ERROR RECEIVE  
nn  
BUFFER OVERFLOW  
Meaning: Printer error. Try turning the printer off, then on again. If this  
doesn’t clear the error, write down the error number nn and  
contact your service provider.  
Meaning: Receive buffer overflow. Data was lost. Press RECOVER to  
continue. Resend job.  
Message: FLUSHING JOB  
Meaning: Data is being discarded as a result of command received.  
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Message: ON-LINE  
.xxx  
ttttt  
Printer Display Messages (continued)  
Mmmmm  
Meaning: Ready to receive data. xxx = emulation. Mmmmm = SIMPLEX or  
DUPLEX (on OKIPAGE 20, appears only if optional duplex  
feeder is installed). ttttt = paper tray selected  
Message: FRONT TRAY ERROR  
PRESS RECOVERKEY  
Meaning: Error in manual feeder. Press RECOVER to correct.  
Message: PAPER EXIT JAM  
Message: FUSER LIFE  
Meaning: Appears on second line of display to indicate that the fuser is near  
end of life. Contact your service dealer (see Appendix A).  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
Meaning: Paper jammed during exit. Clear jam and open/close top cover.  
Message: PAPER FEED JAM  
Message: INITIALIZING  
Meaning: Controller is being initialized at power on.  
CHECK tttttttt  
Meaning: Paper jammed during feeding from tray tttttttt. Clear jam and  
open/close top cover.  
Message: Mmmmm MANUAL  
yyyyyyyy REQUEST  
Message: PAPER INPUT JAM  
Meaning: Insert requested paper. Printing is stopped until paper is provided  
or RECOVER is pressed.  
CHECK tttttttt  
Meaning: Paper jammed while being supplied from tray tttttttt. Clear jam  
and open/close top cover.  
Mmmmm = requested size  
yyyyyyyy = requested paper media (paper, envelope, etc.)  
Message: PAPER NEAREND Tn  
Message: Mmmmm tttttttt  
Meaning: Indicates only about 20 sheets left in tray Tn.  
PAPER REQUEST  
Meaning: Paper size mmmmm requested at tray tttttttt. Printing is stopped  
until paper is provided or RECOVER is pressed.  
Message: PAPER OUT  
mmmmm  
tttttttt  
Meaning: Paper size mmmmm is out at tray tttttttt. Printing is stopped until  
Message: OFF-LINE  
.xxx  
ttttt  
paper is loaded.  
Mmmmm  
Meaning: Not ready to receive data. xxx = emulation. Mmmmm = SIM-  
PLEX or DUPLEX (on OKIPAGE 20, appears only if optional  
duplex feeder is installed). ttttt = paper tray selected  
Message: POWER SAVING  
Meaning: Flashes on second line of display to indicate that printer is in  
power saving mode.  
Message: PRESS FORM FEED  
TO EJECT  
Meaning: Memory overflow has occurred. Press FORM FEED to eject  
paper.  
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Message: PRINT DEMO PAGE  
Meaning: Demo page is printing.  
Message: TONER LOW  
Meaning: Appears on second line of display to indicate that toner is running  
out. About 100 more pages can be printed after this message first  
appears.  
Message: PRINT FONTS  
Meaning: Typeface List page is printing.  
Message: TONER SENSOR  
Meaning: Appears in second line of display to indicate that a malfunction of  
toner sensor has been detected.  
Message: PRINT MENU  
Meaning: Menu page is printing.  
Message: PRINTING  
Message: tttttt INSTALL  
Meaning: Data is being received and printed.  
Meaning: Tray tttttt is pulled out: reinsert tray.  
Message: PROCESSING .xxx  
Meaning: Data being received or processed. xxx = emulation  
Print Quality Problems  
Message: RESET  
Before consulting a service representative regarding a print quality problem,  
check the problems listed below to see if there is a solution, or something  
you might have overlooked.  
Meaning: Manual reset was initiated. All temporary fonts and macros are  
deleted.  
Message: RESET TO FLUSH  
Meaning: Printer was switched to off-line with data in buffer. Press RESET  
Blank sheets printed.  
Reason: Image drum cartridge may have been exposed to light, or LED  
array or image drum contacts may have failed.  
to delete data.  
Message: RESET TO SAVE  
Meaning: Press /Reset to save menu changes. Menu changes cannot be  
reset automatically because data is present in buffer.  
Solution: Leave image drum cartridge in total darkness for several hours. If  
this fails to restore it, install a new image drum cartridge.  
Reason: Empty or missing toner cartridge.  
Solution: Install new toner cartridge.  
Message: STACKER FULL  
REMOVE THE PAPER  
Entire page prints faintly.  
Meaning: Rear paper exit bin is full. Printing is stopped until paper is  
Reason: Empty toner cartridge. Pages get fainter after toner is used up.  
Solution: Install new toner cartridge.  
removed.  
Message: TONER EMPTY  
Reason: LED array is dirty.  
Solution: Clean the LED array.  
REPLACE TNR CART.  
Meaning: Toner cartridge is virtually empty and must be changed to avoid  
print deterioration.  
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Page has gray background.  
Vertical white streaking or faint areas on page.  
Reason: Toner is low and does not distribute properly or the drum is worn  
out.  
Reason: Static electricity causes toner to stick to background  
Solutions:  
(1) Change papers to an acceptable laser bond and use a humidi-  
Solutions:(1) Replace toner cartridge.  
fier.  
(2) Check drum and replace if necessary.  
(2) Generate a Drum Cleaning page.  
Reason: LED array is dirty.  
Reason: Image drum has been exposed to light.  
Solution: Leave image drum cartridge in total darkness for several hours. If  
this fails to restore it, install a new image drum cartridge.  
Solutions:(1) Clean LED array.  
(2) Contact your service representative.  
Faded vertical stripes  
Page prints all black.  
Reason: LED array is dirty.  
Solution: Clean the LED array.  
Reason: Hardware problem  
Solution: Contact your service representative.  
Vertical black lines  
Page has repeating marks.  
Reason: Toner is low.  
Reason: Excess toner in paper path.  
Solution: Generate a Drum Cleaning page.  
Solution: Replace toner cartridge.  
Reason: Scratched image drum.  
Reason: Damaged image drum cartridge causes repetitive marks due to  
surface nicks and scratches.  
Solution: Install new Image drum cartridge.  
Solution: Replace the image drum cartridge.  
Reason: Hardware problem.  
Solution: Contact service representative.  
An oblong area of faint print appears on each page.  
Reason: “Dropout” caused by using cotton bond paper in high humidity.  
Moisture has affected paper.  
Fuzzy print  
Reason: LED array is dirty.  
Solution: Clean the LED array.  
Solution: Change to a different type of paper or use a dehumidifier; check  
toner.  
Distorted print  
Reason: Paper path lamp assembly or fusing unit problem.  
Solutions:(1) Generate Drum Cleaning page.  
(2) Contact service representative.  
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White blotches or faded gray areas and temperature or humidity is  
Pages curl excessively  
high or low.  
Reason: Printing on wrong side of paper.  
Solutions:(1) Turn paper over in tray.  
Reason: Difficult environment.  
Solution: Check toner. If okay, adjust settings in Maintenance Menu (See  
(2) When installing paper, make a note of the print side arrow on  
Chapter 3).  
the paper package, then install the paper “print side down” in the  
paper tray.  
Faded print after installation.  
Reason: Moisture in paper. Improper storage.  
Solution: Avoid storing paper in areas of excessive temperature changes  
and humidity.  
Reason: Toner cartridge is not correctly installed.  
Solution: Install toner cartridge correctly.  
Reason: High humidity.  
Solution: Recommended operating humidity is 20-80%.  
Print is smeared or blotched.  
Reason: Dirty or defective fuser assembly or other hardware problem.  
Solutions:(1) Generate Drum Cleaning page.  
(2) Contact your service representative.  
Printed page is light or blurred.  
Reason: Toner is low.  
Solution: Replace toner cartridge.  
Reason: Paper used is not designed for laser printers.  
Solution: Switch to a recommended paper.  
Reason: LED array is dirty.  
Solution: Clean LED array.  
Bold characters and dark lines are smeared.  
Reason: Toner is low.  
Solution: Replace toner cartridge.  
Print is darker than usual.  
Reason: Darkness setting is too high.  
Solution: Change Darkness setting in Menu.  
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Maintenance Menu  
Adjusting Print Quality  
The following items in the printer menus can be set to adjust print quality.  
See Chapter 3 for more information.  
SETTING  
Make adjustments for difficult environment or rough/thick paper.  
Level-1 Menu  
MEDIA TYPE  
Software Problems  
Most printer features are controlled by your software application. For more  
information, see your software documentation or contact your software  
vendor.  
TRAY1  
TRAY2 (appears only if paper expansion tray option is installed)  
TRAY3 (appears only if second paper expansion tray option is installed)  
FRONT/MANUAL  
Here are solutions to common problems related to software:  
Blank pages appear between printed pages.  
MULTIFEEDER (appears only if optional multipurpose feeder is installed)  
Reason: Number of lines per page in software is not equal to number of  
lines per page of printer.  
Solution: Many software packages assume 66 lines per page; your printer  
default is 60. Adjust software accordingly or set LINES/Pg in  
Menu 1 to equal lines per page in software.  
Specify a paper weight of Light, Medium Light, Medium, Medium  
Heavy, or Heavy for the appropriate paper feed source to improve  
print quality and toner fusing.  
Level-2 Menu  
Cannot get justified right margin with a proportionally spaced font.  
Reason: Right justification with proportional fonts is a software feature.  
Solution: Check your software manual to see if this feature is supported.  
PRINT MODE  
RESOLUTION  
Control codes not operating correctly  
Set resolution in dots per inch.  
Reason: Incorrectly entered control codes.  
Solution: Check for confusion of the lower case letter l with the number 1,  
the upper case letter O with the number 0; make sure you are  
using upper/lower case correctly; make sure font is specified  
correctly and is available.  
DARKNESS CONTROL  
DARKNESS  
Set darkness of characters.  
TONER SAVING  
Lower print quality to reduce toner consumption: engage only for  
proofs and rough drafts.  
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Chapter 9:Problem Solving  
Data sent to printer does not print but DATA message appears.  
Reason: A form feed has not been sent.  
Print job started with italics changed to bold but italics still output.  
Reason: Font selection is by priority bold and italic is ‘’higher’’ than bold.  
Solution: Turn italics off before turning bold on.  
Solution: Press the ON-LINE button to take the printer off-line, then press  
FORM FEED to eject the final page, or send a FF command  
(decimal character 12). If desired, set AUTO EJECT in MENU 2.  
Printer ignores control codes sent prior to printing a document.  
Reason: The application software automatically sends a reset command  
before printing.  
Last page of document is not printed.  
Reason: No form feed provided at end of document.  
Solution: Press ON-LINE to take the printer off-line then press FORM  
FEED to eject the final page or send the form feed code (decimal  
character 12). If desired set AUTO EJECT in MENU 2.  
Solution: Embed the control codes in the text to be printed.  
‘’Garbageprints  
Reason: Incorrect driver is installed.  
Solution: Install the appropriate driver (See the “Software Installation  
First line on page wont print.  
Guide”)  
Reason: Tops of letters extend into unprintable area so they don’t print.  
Solution: Set your margins in software to print within the printable area.  
(1/2" from physical edge of paper.)  
Printers output is below rated speed.  
Reason: Delays are caused by software formatting routines graphics  
downloads, and other application-specific factors.  
Solution: For maximum speed output plain text.  
Graphics wont position properly.  
Reason: Wrong reference point being used.  
Solution: Take measurements from the printable area not from the physical  
edges of the page.  
Size of top margin increases with each page printed.  
Reason: “Creeping text.” Number of lines per page in software is not  
equal to number of lines per page of printer.  
Parts of documents are missing at the edges of the printed page.  
Reason: Software is attempting to print beyond the printer’s maximum  
image area.  
Solution: Many software packages assume 66 lines per page but printer’s  
default is 60. Adjust software accordingly or set LINES/PG in  
Menu 1 to equal lines per page in software.  
Solution: Adjust software page margins to printer’s maximum margins  
(8.25", x 10 .75" for standard sheets).  
Strange symbols appear during normal printing.  
Reason: Wrong symbol set.  
Parts of control codes are printed at the beginning of documents.  
Reason: Command sent is not a true printer command generally because  
the ESC character was not sent.  
Solution: Make sure the symbol set selected corresponds to symbol set  
resident, or soft font.  
Solution: Before sending control codes through an application make sure  
the ESC character can be entered and is entered properly.  
Chapter 9:Problem Solving  
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Hardware Problems  
Change Drum message appears after only 4000 to 5000 pages are  
printed.  
Certain error messages (See Printer Messages at the beginning of this  
chapter) indicate a hardware problem. Other possible hardware problems  
are listed below:  
Reason: Drum counter was not reset when the drum was replaced.  
Solution: Reset the drum counter (see “Replacing the Image Drum Car-  
tridge” in Chapter 8). Always reset the drum counter when  
replacing the image drum.  
Graphic image prints partly on one page partly on the next.  
Reason: Insufficient printer memory for image at set resolution.  
Solution: Change the resolution, reduce the image size, or install more  
memory.  
Nothing happens but printer indicates it is ready to receive data.  
Reason: Configuration error.  
Solution: Check cable connection. If more than one printer is available  
make sure your printer is selected. Make sure printer is on-line.  
‘’Garbageprints.  
Reason: Incorrect cable configuration. (Also see Software Problems.)  
Solution: Check cable signal continuity and length.  
Printer freezes or displays error message when computer is rebooted.  
Reason: Booting the computer while the printer is on can cause a commu-  
nications error.  
Solution: Take printer off-line before rebooting computer.  
Odors  
Reason: Gases are given off by forms or adhesives passing through the  
printer’s fusing unit.  
Solution: Make sure the forms you use can withstand heating; provide  
adequate ventilation.  
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Chapter 9:Problem Solving  
Ap p end ix A: Service & Sup p ort  
Customer Service Representatives  
How to Get Service  
For Technical Assistance call 1-800-OKIDATA. Agents are available 24  
If you are unable to solve your printer problem after consulting the trouble-  
shooting information, contact the following sources for service or support.  
hours a day, seven days a week. Please be sure that you are calling from a  
telephone close to your printer, so you can describe your problem accu-  
rately. Agents can assist you with:  
Note: This information applies to the US and Canada only.  
• Installation of your Okidata printer  
• Determination of printer issues that require service  
Your Dealer  
• Availability and installation of printer drivers (CSRs are not trained to  
provide assistance with the use of commercial software packages. Please  
consult your software user’s manual for times and availability of their  
support).  
Consult the store where you purchased your printer, or call  
1-800-OKIDATA for the location of the nearest authorized OKIDATA  
service dealer. Have your zip code ready.  
Your printer has a 1-year on-site warranty. (US and Canada only) Proof of  
purchase is required for warranty work. Be sure to retain your purchase  
documents.  
• Consumer relations  
• Interface Information  
Prices and minimum charges for work done beyond the warranty period  
may vary.  
Faxable Facts  
You can have product and support information faxed automatically to you  
through Okidata’s Faxable Facts, an on-line document retrieval system. A  
touch-tone telephone and facsimile machine with a designated telephone  
number are required.  
Customer Support Center  
For customer assistance call 1-800-OKIDATA. The Okidata Information  
System Automated Attendant is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
The system can provide immediate assistance with:  
Call toll-free at 1-800-654-6651, press option 2 to hear a description of how  
Faxable Facts works. If you are calling for the first time, order a catalog of  
available documents. This system is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a  
week. The following information can be faxed to you in minutes:  
• Basic operating procedures  
• Sales and service referrals  
• Parts and consumable referrals  
• Product Information  
• Product data brochures  
• Product part numbers and pricing (USA and Canadian)  
• User Tips  
• Accessories, Options, and Consumables part numbers and pricing (USA  
and Canada)  
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Internet  
Purchasing Supplies  
Before you order, know your printer model number (see the front of the  
printer) and have the correct part number and description of the item.  
E-mail: comments@okidata. com  
Okidata Service Centers  
Ways to Purchase  
Your printer has a 1-year on-site warranty. (US and Canada). If you need to  
ship your printer to a service center, repack it in the original packing  
materials. If the original packaging is not available, contact your dealer or  
1-800-OKIDATA for shipping instructions.  
• Consult the dealer where you purchased your printer.  
• Consult an Okidata Authorized Sales or Service Dealer.  
• Call 1-800-OKIDATA for the nearest Authorized Sales and Service  
location. Have your ZIP code ready for our Customer Support Represen-  
tatives.  
• Allow 30 days for round trip shipping and repair via a depot.  
• Carry-in repairs must first be called in to schedule service.  
• Order toll-free by phone at 1-800-OKIDATA (1-800-654-3282), using  
VISA, Mastercard or American Express.  
• Before shipping your printer, call for a return authorization number  
(RA).  
- $10.00 minimum purchase required.  
• Check office supply catalogs or your local stationery store. Most carry  
Okidata brand supplies.  
Okidata US and Canada Service Center Locations:  
United States  
In Canada, call 905-602-6400 to order parts: VISA and American Express  
are accepted.  
East  
Okidata  
Central  
Okidata  
57 Carnegie Plaza  
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003  
Tel: 1-800-809-4948  
Fax: 1-609-222-5347  
851 Feehanville Drive  
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056  
Tel: 1-800-809-4948  
Supply Order Numbers  
Toner Cartridge,“Type 7” (Okidata P/N 40468801)  
Canada  
Okidata  
2735 Matheson Blvd., East  
Unit 1  
Mississauga, Ontario L4W4M8  
Tel: 905-238-4265  
Fax: 905-238-4427  
Image Drum,Type 7(Okidata P/N 40468701)  
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Appendix A:Support & Service  
Ap p end ix B: Sp ecifications  
General Specifications  
Print Method: LED array  
Typefaces  
Bitmap:  
Line Printer, OCR-A, OCR-B  
Print Speed: 20 pages per minute, one-sided printing (SIMPLEX mode,  
Scalable  
standard)  
Fixed: Courier, Letter Gothic  
10 pages per minute, two-sided printing (DUPLEX mode;  
on OKIPAGE 20, applies only if optional Duplex Feeder is  
installed)  
Proportional: Albertus, Antique Olive, Arial, CG Times, CG Omega,  
Clarendon, Coronet, Garamond, Marigold, Symbol, Times  
New, Univers, Univers Condensed, Wingdings  
Resolution:  
RAM:  
300 x 300 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 1200 dpi  
Bar Code:  
USPS PostNet  
4 MB standard, expandable to 68 MB (optional SIMMs  
installed)  
SIDM Mode: Courier, Line Printer  
ROM:  
6 MB standard (optional PostScript board installed)  
Paper Handling Specifications  
Interface:  
Parallel:  
Serial:  
Paper Tray:  
530 sheets, 16-28 lb. paper  
IEEE 1284 compliant, bi-directional port  
RS232C  
Manual Feeder: 100 sheets, 16-36 lb. paper  
10 Envelopes  
Emulations: HP® LaserJet® 5 PCL5e®  
HP LaserJet 5 PCLXL  
IBM® Proprinter II  
Duplex Feeder (OKIPAGE 20DX): 16-28 lb. paper  
Environmental Specifications  
Temperature  
Epson® FX  
Auto Emulation Switching  
Operating: 50 to 90°F (10 to 32°C)  
Storage: 14 to 110°F (-10 to +43°C)  
Humidity  
Operating: 20 to 80% RH  
Storage: 10 to 90% RH  
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Electrical Specifications  
Voltage:  
Frequency:  
Power  
120V ac, +10%, -14%  
50/60 Hz +/-2%  
Idle: 95 watts  
Operating: 350 watts  
Peak: 820 watts  
Power Save Mode: 25 watts  
Physical Specifications  
Width: 14.4 inches (366 mm)  
Depth: 18.2 inches (462 mm)  
Height: 13 inches (331 mm)  
Weight: OKIPAGE 20 = 42 lbs. (19 kg)  
OKIPAGE 20DX = 47 lbs. (21.3 kg)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Appendix B:Specifications  
Ap p end ix C: Installing SIMMs  
See Chapter 7 for ordering information on these accessories.  
SIMM Configurations  
The OKIPAGE 20 has three slots for installation of optional SIMMs:  
Installing SIMMs  
To install SIMMs in the printer:  
1. Turn the printer off.  
2. Unplug the power cord.  
3. Detach the interface cable from the back of the printer.  
ROM Slot for  
Two RAM Slots for  
Adobe PostScript SIMM  
Memory Expansion SIMMs  
(4,8,16,or32MBeach,  
72-pin,60 ns,FPM,non-parity)  
orFlash Memory SIMM  
You can use these slots to add up to 64 MB of memory (two 32 MB  
SIMMs) to the standard 4 MB OKIPAGE 20/20DX printer memory, and/or  
to install either the Adobe PostScript SIMM Kit or the Flash ROM SIMM.  
English–67  
4. Push the OPEN button, then open the top cover.  
7. Remove and save the two screws on the left of the metal plate covering  
the internal board, then pull the plate out about an inch and lift it out.  
5. Remove and save the two large screws on the right side, which hold the  
side panel in place.  
Removescrews  
8 Install the SIMMs:  
a. Locate the three SIMM sockets on the board. Always install SIMMs in  
the sockets from left to right.  
Removescrews  
SIMM Sockets  
6. Pull the side panel out and remove it from the printer.  
b. Insert the gold metallic contact edge of the SIMM into the socket at  
about a 45 ° angle, with the notched corner of the SIMM at the  
bottom. Push in until the gold contacts are fully inserted into the  
socket.  
Gold Contacts Edge  
NotchedCorner  
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AppendixC:InstallingSIMMs  
c. Pivot the SIMM to the left until it snaps into place.  
11. Secure the panel in place with the two screws.  
Replacescrews  
Note: Repeat steps a through c if you are installing additional SIMMs,  
working from left to right.  
9. Insert the tabs on the metal plate into the slots on the printer housing,  
then swing it up into place and replace the two mounting screws.  
12. Close the printer cover.  
13. Reattach the PC interface cable.  
10. Replace the side panel (tabs go in slots): you’ll need to move the cover  
hinge out of the way before you put the side panel back in place.  
CoverHinge  
AppendixC:InstallingSIMMs  
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14. Plug the power cord into the power outlet.  
15. Turn the printer on.  
16. Check the menu printout to be sure that the SIMMs are properly  
installed:  
a. Press ON-LINE to place printer off-line.  
b. Press the PAPER SIZE/Print Menu button for 2 seconds.  
PRINT MENU displays then the menu prints.  
c. Check the top of the menu printout to verify that the SIMMs you  
installed appear (“Page Memory Installed” will appear if you in-  
stalled memory expansion SIMMs).  
Note: If no verification appears at the top of the menu printout, open  
the printer back up and make sure that the SIMMs are firmly in  
place, then print the menu out again.  
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AppendixC:InstallingSIMMs  
Limited Warranty  
OKIDATA, division of Oki America, Inc. (OKIDATA) warrants this printer  
to be free from defect in material and workmanship and will remedy any  
such defect according to the terms of this Limited Warranty. This Limited  
Warranty extends to the original purchaser only. This Limited Warranty  
does not extend to network setup, application conflicts, or consumable  
items including but not limited to image drum cartridges, toner cartridges,  
fuses, etc.  
A written receipt for the product, showing the date of purchase, dealer’s  
name, and serial number of the OKIPAGE 20 printer, must accompany any  
request or claim for work to be performed under this Limited Warranty.  
This Limited Warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due  
to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident, or as a result of service or  
modification by any other than an authorized OKIDATA service center.  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON  
THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES  
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIM-  
ITED TO, ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXTEND BEYOND  
THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some  
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the  
above limitation may not apply to you.  
OKIDATA will repair (or at its option, replace) at no charge, any defective  
component(s) of the Printer for one (1) year from the date of purchase  
except for the printhead (LED imaging array), which is warranted for a  
period of five (5) years from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty  
extends to the original purchaser only.  
On-Site Repair  
OKIDATA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS  
ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so  
the above exclusion may not apply to you.  
On-Site repair is available in the United States and Canada only  
OKIDATA will, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase, repair (or  
replace at its option) on-site at the original purchaser’s facility within a 50  
mile radius of an Authorized Service Center and without charge, any  
defective component(s) of the OKIPAGE 20, provided that this warranty  
service is performed by an authorized OKIDATA service center or autho-  
rized third-party service organization. The printhead (LED imaging array)  
has a 5 year parts warranty from date of purchase. On-site replacement of  
the printhead is limited to one year from date of purchase. For the remain-  
ing printhead warranty period, replacement will be at an authorized service  
center or authorized third party service organization.  
Additional information on obtaining service under this Limited Warranty is  
available by contacting the OKIDATA dealer from whom the product was  
purchased, by contacting OKIDATA directly at 1-800-OKIDATA (U.S. and  
Canada, English only), or by contacting one of the service locations listed  
below.  
This Limited Warranty applies to this OKIDATA printer. However, the  
procedure for obtaining service may vary outside the continental United  
States. Contact your OKIDATA dealer for such warranty service informa-  
tion. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
To make request or claim for service under this Limited Warranty, contact  
your OKIDATA Authorized Dealer, authorized third-party service provider,  
or OKIDATA.  
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Brazil  
Okidata Service Centers  
Oki Data do Brasil, Ltda  
Tel: (5511) 5589-1518  
(5511)-5584-0267  
UnitedStates  
Okidata  
Tel: 1-800-809-4948  
Fax: 1-609-222-5247  
NYTEK  
Rua Pe. Francisco Libermann, Sao Paulo  
Tel: (011) 819-0211  
Fax: (011) 819-3496  
Canada  
Okidata  
Tel: 905-238-4265  
NYTEK  
Fax: 905-238-4427  
Rua Paranapanema  
Sao Paulo  
Tel: (011) 7924-0796, 7, 8  
Argentina  
Free Distribuidores Mayoristas  
Tel:  
Fax: (011) 493-3234  
Mexico  
Buenos Aires: (012) 300-0052  
Cordoba: (051) 61-4060  
Rosario: (041) 49-4440  
Fax: 54-41 259250  
Oki Data de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.  
Tel: (525) 661-6860  
Fax: (525) 661-5861  
Chile  
C-SERCOMP  
Teknos Communicaciones  
Tel: 56 (2) 555-5530  
Fax: 56 (2) 440-2390  
Tel: 915-581-2166  
Fax: 915-559 32-67  
COMPU SUPPORT  
Tel: 915-559 30-22  
Fax: 915-559 32-67  
Colombia  
Texins, S.A.  
Tel: 571-218-5300  
Fax: 571-236-2914  
ROM Mayoreo Mexico S.A. de C.V.  
Tel/Fax: 525-682-3407  
Venezuela  
MAI de Venezuela S.A.  
Tel: 782.78.11  
Fax: (02) 781.9390  
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LimitedWarranty  
Material Safety Data Sheet  
Note: Small amounts of toner on skin or cloth-  
Physical Data  
OKIPAGE 20 Toner,  
ing can easily be removed with soap and  
Melting Point: 110°C (230°F)  
cold water. Hot water makes toner harder  
Boiling Point: Not applicable  
to remove.  
P/N 40468801  
MSDS # 58328701  
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable  
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable  
Hazardous Ingredients  
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not  
applicable  
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.15  
Solubility in water: Negligible  
Appearance and odor: Black granules, no odor  
For more information, contact Okidata at:  
Styrene-Butyl Acrylate Copolymer  
(91% by weight)  
532 Fellowship Road  
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054  
CAS# 25767-47-9  
OSHA TWA 15 mg/m3 for total dust  
ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 for total dust  
Emergency Information: 1-800-OKIDATA  
Fire and Explosion Hazard Data  
Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable  
Flammable Limits  
Emergency First Aid Procedures  
Emergency: Toner swallowed (ingested)  
Carbon Black (5-7% by weight)  
CAS# 1333-86-4  
OSHA TWA 3.5 mg/m3  
ACGIH TLV 3.5 mg/m3  
Procedure:  
Dilute by giving two glasses of  
water and induce vomiting by  
administering Syrup of Ipecac  
(follow manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions). Seek medical attention.  
Lower Explosive Limit: Not applicable  
Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable  
Extinguishing Media: Water, CO2, Dry Chemi-  
cal, or Foam  
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Do not use  
methods that may create a dust cloud, such as  
high pressure water and/or steam  
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:  
- Organic components decompose at 392-  
851°F (200-455°C).  
Paraffin Wax (less than 3% by weight)  
CAS# 8002-74-2  
OSHA TWA 2 mg/m3 for total dust  
ACGIH TLV 2 mg/m3 for total dust  
NEVER give anything by mouth  
or attempt to induce vomiting in a  
person who is unconscious.  
Amorphous Fumed Silica  
(less than 1% by weight)  
CAS# 67762-90-7  
OSHA PEL 15.0 mg/m3 for total dust  
ACGIH TLV 10.0 mg/m3 for total dust  
Emergency: Toner inhaled  
Procedure: Remove person to fresh air. Seek  
medical attention.  
Emergency: Toner gets in the eyes  
Procedure: Flush eyes with large quantities  
- Material may explosively combust when  
finely suspended in air.  
- Thermal decomposition of organic compo-  
nents may result in release of oxides of  
carbon and nitrogen.  
Note: This product is not regulated under  
Section 313 of SARA, Title III.  
of cool water for 15 minutes,  
keeping the eyelids open with  
fingers. Seek medical attention.  
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Health Hazard Data  
Reactivity Data  
Safe Handling and Use  
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Ingestion, Eyes,  
Stability: Stable  
Respiratory Protection: Not normally re-  
quired. For large spills, use NIOSH approved  
full face-piece respirator with HEPA cartridge  
during cleanup.  
Skin.  
Polymerization: Will not occur.  
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal  
decomposition may result in release of oxides  
of carbon and nitrogen.  
Temperature: Do not expose to temperatures  
above 200°C (392°F).  
Health Hazards:  
1. Styrene-Butyl Acrylate Copolymer  
Protective Gloves and/or Eye Protection: Not  
normally required. For large spills, use rubber  
gloves and chemical worker’s goggles during  
cleanup.  
Subcutaneous implantation of polymeric styrene  
powder in rats has induced tumors at the site of  
implantation.  
Incompatibility: Avoid exposure to strong  
oxidizers.  
2. Carbon black  
(Group 2B “Possible Carcinogen”; IARC)  
Ventilation: Outside of normal ventilation, not  
normally required.  
Spill Cleanup and Disposal  
Spill Cleanup  
Small Spills  
Overexposure to carbon black is associated with  
causing irritation, conjunctivitis, and corneal  
hypoplasia of the eyes; minor irritation and  
eczema of the skin; and irritation and bronchitis.  
Long-term inhalation exposure may be associ-  
ated with causing lung cancer.  
Other Protective Equipment and/or Hygienic  
Practices: None  
– Remove sources of ignition.  
Special Precautions  
Precautions for Handling or Storage: Protect  
from high heat. Avoid making dust.  
– Clean up spill with wet cloth.  
Large Spills  
3. Paraffin Wax  
(Group 3 “Not Classifiable”; IARC)  
– Remove sources of ignition.  
Other Precautions: None  
– Wear protective gear: respirator, rubber  
gloves, goggles (see below)  
May cause eye, skin, respiratory, and digestive  
tract irritation. Paraffin is an equivocal tumori-  
genic agent by RTECS criteria.  
The information contained in this MSDS is based on  
data considered accurate; however, no warranty is  
expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these  
data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.  
Vendor assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee  
or third person party proximately caused by the product  
if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as  
stipulated in the MSDS. Furthermore, vendor assumes  
no responsibility for injury to vendee or third person  
party proximately caused by abnormal use of the  
product even if reasonable safety procedures are  
followed. Additionally, vendee assumes the risk of his  
use of the product.  
– Clean up spill with scoop, being careful not  
to generate a lot of dust.  
4. Amorphous Fumed Silica  
(Group 3 “Not Classifiable”; IARC)  
Waste Disposal: Follow appropriate federal,  
state and local regulations.  
Overexposure to amorphous silica has been  
associated with causing irritation of the lungs  
and pneumoconiosis. Long term inhalation  
exposure may be associated with producing  
tumors in laboratory animals.  
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MaterialSafetyDataSheet  
Ind ex  
Connections  
A
Fonts ...............................37-39, 65  
Adobe PostScript.................... 39  
bar code .................................. 39  
bitmap ..................................... 38  
Epson ...................................... 38  
fixed ........................................ 37  
IBM ........................................ 38  
proportional .......................37-38  
resident ................................... 37  
scalable ............................. 37, 38  
selecting.................................. 39  
symbol sets ............................. 39  
Form feed button ....................... 14  
Forms, preprinted ........................ 5  
Front feeder ..........................27-33  
E
computer............................. 9, 11  
power ...................................... 12  
Consumables........................ 43, 64  
purchasing .............................. 64  
Control panel ........................13-14  
buttons .................................... 14  
lights ....................................... 13  
paper size indicator................. 13  
Coronet font ............................... 38  
Counter, image drum ................. 47  
Courier font ......................... 37, 38  
Accessories .......................... 41, 42  
Adjusting print quality............... 60  
Adobe PostScript kit .................. 42  
Albertus font .............................. 38  
Antique olive font ...................... 38  
Arial font ................................... 38  
Attention light............................ 13  
Automatic tray switch feature ... 34  
ECP ............................................ 10  
Electrical specifications ............. 66  
Emulations ................................. 65  
Enter button ............................... 14  
Envelopes................................... 27  
manual feed ............................ 30  
Environmental specifications..... 65  
Epson fonts ................................ 38  
Epson FX emulation .................. 65  
fonts ........................................ 38  
level-1 menu items ........... 20, 21  
Executive size paper .................. 27  
Exit paths ..................................... 7  
Expanded memory SIMMs........ 42  
B
Bar codes ............................. 38, 65  
Bi-directional  
cable ......................................... 9  
interface .................................... 9  
Bitmap fonts .............................. 38  
Buttons  
D
Demo page ................................. 12  
Dimensions ................................ 66  
Display language ....................... 13  
Display messages....................... 56  
Display messages, printer .... 55, 57  
Drum cleaning page................... 48  
Drum counter, resetting ............. 47  
Duplex feeder ............................ 41  
jams .................................. 53, 54  
paper jams .............................. 52  
Duplex printing .....................35-36  
G
F
Garamond font ........................... 38  
Gauge, paper tray......................... 6  
General specifications ............... 65  
Guides, paper tray........................ 6  
control panel ........................... 14  
Faxable facts .............................. 63  
Feeder  
duplex ..................................... 41  
multipurpose ........................... 41  
Fixed scalable fonts ................... 37  
Flash ROM memory SIMMs ..... 42  
C
Card stock .................................. 27  
manual feed ............................ 33  
CG Omega font.......................... 38  
CG Times font ........................... 37  
Clarendon font ........................... 38  
Cleaning page, drum.................. 48  
Cleaning the LED array ............. 48  
Compatible mode, parallel  
H
Hardware problems ................... 62  
Heavy stock ............................... 27  
manual feed ............................ 33  
Humidity specifications ............. 65  
interface .................................... 10  
Computer connection..............9-11  
English–75  
Okidata  
customer information  
Parallel  
cable ..................................... 1, 9  
interface ...................... 1, 2, 9, 65  
pin assignments ................... 10  
Physical specifications............... 66  
Pin assignments  
parallel interface ..................... 10  
serial interface ........................ 11  
Portrait ....................................... 35  
Power connection ...................... 12  
Power save button ...................... 14  
Preprinted forms .......................... 5  
Print  
demo button ............................ 14  
fonts button ............................. 14  
menu button ............................ 14  
Print quality  
I,J  
M
IBM Proprinter emulation ......... 65  
fonts ........................................ 38  
level-1 menu items ........... 20, 21  
Image drum............................ 3, 43  
counter .................................... 47  
installation ................................ 3  
life........................................... 43  
ordering .................................. 64  
replacement .......................46-47  
Indicator, paper size................... 13  
Installation ..............................1-14  
Installing SIMMs ..................67-71  
Installing software ..................... 12  
Interface, bi-directional ............... 1  
Interfaces  
Main menus ..........................15-23  
Maintenance .........................43-48  
menu ..................................24-25  
Manual feed  
center ................................... 63  
representatives..................... 63  
faxable facts............................ 63  
internet home page ................. 64  
service centers .................. 64, 72  
On line button ............................ 14  
On-site repair ............................. 71  
envelopes ................................ 30  
heavy (card) stock .................. 33  
labels....................................... 31  
standard paper ........................ 29  
transparencies ......................... 32  
Marigold font ............................. 38  
Material safety data sheet .....73-74  
Memory, expanded .................... 42  
Menu 1 button............................ 14  
Menu 2 button............................ 14  
Menus ...................................15-25  
level-1 ................................16-20  
level-2 ................................21-23  
main ...................................15-23  
maintenance...................... 24, 25  
quick access ............................ 16  
Messages  
P
Page, drum cleaning .................. 48  
Paper  
exit jam, clearing .................... 52  
exit path .................................... 7  
exits .......................................... 8  
expansion tray ........................ 41  
feed jam, clearing ................... 51  
feed paths.................................. 5  
full mark ................................... 6  
handling specifications ........... 65  
input jam, clearing .................. 50  
jams ...................................49-54  
duplex feeder ..................52-54  
messages ............................. 49  
length ........................................ 5  
loading ...................................5-8  
paths ......................................... 8  
size button .............................. 14  
size indicator .......................... 13  
specifications ............................ 5  
storing ....................................... 7  
tray  
parallel ............................... l2, 65  
serial ................................... 2, 65  
Jams, paper .....................49-51, 54  
adjusting ................................. 60  
problems ............................57-61  
Print speed ................................. 65  
Printer  
L
dimensions.............................. 66  
display messages ...............56-57  
menus ................................15-25  
software .................................. 12  
weight ..................................... 66  
Printer menus ........................15-25  
Printing, duplex ....................35-36  
Problem solving ....................49-62  
hardware ................................. 62  
print quality .......................57-61  
software .............................60-61  
Proportional scalable fonts .. 37, 38  
Purchasing supplies ................... 64  
Labels ........................................ 27  
manual feed ............................ 31  
Landscape .................................. 35  
Language, display ...................... 13  
LED array .................................. 48  
cleaning .................................. 48  
Letter gothic font ....................... 37  
Letterhead stationery ................... 5  
Level-1 menu ........................16-20  
Level-2 menu ........................21-23  
Light-shield bag ........................... 1  
Lights, control panel .................. 13  
Limited warranty ..................71-72  
Line printer font......................... 38  
Loading paper ...........................5-8  
paper jam ................................ 49  
printer display....................55-57  
Multipurpose feeder................... 41  
N
Network card ............................. 41  
Nibble ........................................ 10  
O
OCR fonts .................................. 38  
gauge ..................................... 6  
guides .................................... 6  
loading................................... 6  
width ......................................... 5  
Q
Quick access menus................... 16  
E76  
Index  
Specifications .......................65-66  
electrical ................................. 66  
environmental ......................... 65  
general .................................... 65  
paper ......................................... 5  
paper handling ........................ 65  
physical................................... 66  
typefaces ................................. 65  
Storing paper ............................... 7  
Supplies, purchasing .................. 64  
Symbol font ............................... 38  
Symbol sets................................ 39  
R
U
RAM .......................................... 65  
Ready light................................. 13  
Rear paper exit......................... 7, 8  
Reset button ............................... 14  
Reset drum counter .................... 47  
Resident fonts ...................... 37, 38  
Resolution .................................. 65  
ROM .......................................... 65  
Univers font ............................... 38  
Unpacking.................................... 1  
User maintenance menu ...... 24, 25  
USPS zip bar code fonts ............ 38  
W
Warranty .............................. 71, 72  
Weight........................................ 66  
Wingdings font .......................... 38  
S
Scalable fonts....................... 37, 38  
Serial  
T
cable ................................... 1, 11  
connection .............................. 11  
interface .................... 1, 2, 11, 65  
pin assignments ...................... 11  
Service ..................................63-64  
centers .................................... 72  
Setting up ................................1-14  
SIMMs  
Adobe PostScript.................... 42  
configurations ......................... 67  
expanded memory .................. 42  
Flash ROM memory ............... 42  
installing .......................... 67--71  
Software  
Temperature specifications ........ 65  
Times new font .......................... 38  
Toner cartridge........................... 43  
installation ................................ 4  
life........................................... 43  
material safety data sheet ..73-74  
ordering .................................. 64  
replacement ...................... 44, 45  
Top paper exit .......................... 7, 8  
Transparencies ........................... 27  
manual feed ............................ 32  
Tray switching, automatic ......... 34  
Tray type button ......................... 14  
Troubleshooting ....................49-62  
Typefaces ................................... 65  
printer ..................................... 12  
problems ............................60-61  
Index  
E77  
Notes  
Notes  

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