Oki B6250 User Manual

B6250 User’s Guide> 10With Optional Accessories10 Power cord connectorFor connecting the power cord. 11 Parallel connectorFor connecting the parall

B6250 User’s Guide> 100Light of <ATTENTION> indicator is blinking. An error that you cannot rectify yourself has occurred. Record the display

B6250 User’s Guide> 101Printing is taking up a lot of time. The receive buffer is insufficient. When printing documents of high resolution, reduce

B6250 User’s Guide> 102Paper cannot be fed. Paper jam. Multiple papers are fed. Papers are fed at an angle. Paper is wrinkled. Is the paper correct

B6250 User’s Guide> 103Envelope is wrinkled.Envelopes can get wrinkled depending on the type used. Open cover B of this printer and lift up the lev

B6250 User’s Guide> 104When the Print Quality is PoorWhen the print quality is poor, select the closest symptom from the following table to rectify

B6250 User’s Guide> 105Dirt appears at equal intervals. The feed route of the paper is stained. Print a few pages to remove the stains. The drum/to

B6250 User’s Guide> 106Nothing is printed. Multiple sheets of paper are fed simultaneously. Fan the paper well and reload. “ Loading Paper” (P. 40)

B6250 User’s Guide> 107Transparencies and envelopes are not printed clearly. The type of transparency or envelope loaded cannot be used in this pri

B6250 User’s Guide> 108Message ListMessage List (alphabetical order) This section describes the messages displayed on the control panel.Message Con

B6250 User’s Guide> 109Disk Unformatted Error message displayed when unformatted disk is detected.Duplex Paper jam detected. Error message displaye

B6250 User’s Guide> 11Internal View5 Rear output tray leverWhen the rear tray has been installed, the paper output location can be switched between

B6250 User’s Guide> 110Net Comm Error Error Message used to report Network Interface Communication Failure.Net: Error Used for display of Network I

B6250 User’s Guide> 111ROS Failure Error message displayed for ROS failure.SELECT to Format User prompt displayed when unformatted disk detected.Se

B6250 User’s Guide> 112Network Related TroublesUsing TCP/IPThis section describes how to identify the cause and fix an error when a problem occurs

B6250 User’s Guide> 113The printer is switched off after a print instruction has been sent from a computer. Or the print instruction is sent to the

B6250 User’s Guide> 114For Windows NT 4. 0/Windows 2000/Windows XPWhen the printer is not printingCause Verification ActionIncorrect IP address. A

B6250 User’s Guide> 115Using Printer Web PageSymptom Reason/ActionCannot be connected to Printer Web Page. Is the printer working correctly?Check i

B6250 User’s Guide> 116Clicking the [Submit] button prompts messages such as “no data” or “the server has returned invalid or unrecognizable respon

B6250 User’s Guide> 117Mail Related TroublesThis section explains how to fix the troubles when the mail notification services and E-mail Printing f

B6250 User’s Guide> 118Daily CareReplacing the Drum/Toner CartridgeThe drum/toner cartridge includes the toner and the photosensitive drum. When it

B6250 User’s Guide> 119Caution on Handling the Drum/Toner CartridgeWhen handling the drum/toner cartridge, take note of the following points:WARNIN

B6250 User’s Guide> 12Control PanelNo. Name Description1 <MENU> button Press to move to menu operation. 2 <INFO> button Press to print

B6250 User’s Guide> 1202. Hold the drum/toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly.NOTE> To prevent the toner from dirtying the floor, l

B6250 User’s Guide> 1216. Close cover A securely.Important:• If the offset catch tray is folded as in step 1, close cover A and then return the tra

B6250 User’s Guide> 122Printing Reports/ListsPrint the report/list by operating the control panel.1. Press the <MENU> button to display the M

B6250 User’s Guide> 1231. Press the MENU button on the control panel.2. Press the < > button until the text “Disk Menu,” “Flash Menu,” or “Co

B6250 User’s Guide> 124Computer OSs• Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System (Service Pack 1 or later)• Microsoft® Windows® 98 Operating System• Mi

B6250 User’s Guide> 125For the network to work properly, the following settings must be configured on the web browser.For Netscape Communicator• Se

B6250 User’s Guide> 1263. If you want to configure each settings of the printer, press [Login] to login to this printer.NOTE> The user name (adm

B6250 User’s Guide> 127About Mail Notice ServiceThe types of information that can be sent through Mail Notice Service are listed below.Refer to:• H

B6250 User’s Guide> 128> After configuring the settings, always click [Submit] and switch off/on the printer to reboot.Setting the Printer Drive

B6250 User’s Guide> 1295. Click [Printing Preferences] on the [General] tab. The [Printing Preferences] dialog box will be displayed.6. Click the

B6250 User’s Guide> 13DisplayThere are two types of screens shown: Print screen (for displaying printer status) and Menu screen (for setting config

B6250 User’s Guide> 130Cleaning the PrinterThis section describes how to clean the printer in order to maintain it in good condition and print clea

B6250 User’s Guide> 131Never touch a labelled area found on or near the heat roller. You can get burnt. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the h

B6250 User’s Guide> 132There are feed rolls in the interior of this printer (two locations, total of four), tray module (one location) and paper tr

B6250 User’s Guide> 1332. While pushing the retard part (see right diagram) down (1), widen the tab on the feed roll to loosen it (2) and then slow

B6250 User’s Guide> 134By aligning the slot of the feed roll with that of the shaft, push the feed roll completely in so that the short tab fits in

B6250 User’s Guide> 135• If the duplex unit (optional) or A4 universal tray (optional) has been installed, uninstall it before moving the printer.

B6250 User’s Guide> 136Appendix APCL Emulation Symbol Sets 10U:PC-8 CP43711U:PC-8 D/N12U:PC-85017U:PC-8529T:PC-Turkish19U:WIN Latin19E:WIN Latin25T

B6250 User’s Guide> 14Switching On and Off the PowerSwitching On the Power1. Press the power switch of the printer to the <|> position. 2. Wh

B6250 User’s Guide> 15Power Saver ModesThis printer is equipped with a low power mode and a sleep mode to reduce power consumption when it is left

B6250 User’s Guide> 16Press the <CANCEL> button then press the <ON-LINE> button on the control panel. However, pages being printed at t

B6250 User’s Guide> 17such as paper type or size. These settings are displayed on the [Options] tab. This section explains the procedure using Wind

B6250 User’s Guide> 18PrintingPrinting From the ComputerThis section explains the basic flow when printing from application software in a Windows®

B6250 User’s Guide> 19NOTE> You can set the print features in the properties dialog box from the printer icon by selecting [Printers and Faxes]

B6250 User’s Guide> 2Copyright InformationCopyright © 2007 by Oki Data. All Rights ReservedDocument Information________________________________B62

B6250 User’s Guide> 201. Load the envelopes in the portrait orientation so that the flaps are turned to the right side.2. Slide the length guide an

B6250 User’s Guide> 21• Transparencies with white frames or full-color transparencies cannot be used.The way to load transparencies in the paper tr

B6250 User’s Guide> 22Printing on Custom Size Paper/Long PaperThis section explains how to print on custom size paper such as long paper.The paper

B6250 User’s Guide> 232. Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up. Curl up the back end of the paper so that it will not fall from the

B6250 User’s Guide> 24D. Click on the unit of measure radio button for the units you would like to use (mm for millimeters or inch for inches.)E. I

B6250 User’s Guide> 25Print Confidential Document - Secure Print When the optional hard disk or compact flash has been installed, you can use the s

B6250 User’s Guide> 26Configuring Secure PrintThe procedure to configure Secure Print is as follows. At the ComputerThis section explains the proce

B6250 User’s Guide> 273. Press the < > or < > button until the desired digit of the Password (PIN number) is displayed, then press the

B6250 User’s Guide> 28Configuring Proof PrintThe procedure to configure Proof Print is as follows.At the ComputerThis section explains the procedur

B6250 User’s Guide> 297. Click [OK].8. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing.At the Control PanelThis section explains the proc

C6250 User’s Guide> 3Adobe, the Adobe logo, PostScript, PostScript 3 and the PostScript logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsof

B6250 User’s Guide> 30• We recommend you back up your data. Registering Timed JobThe procedure to configure Delayed Print is as follows.This sectio

B6250 User’s Guide> 316. Press the < > or < > button until the required document is displayed and then press the < > button.7. To

B6250 User’s Guide> 32Printing PDF FileWhen sending the PDF file to the printer for printing using lpr command, printing will be done with the defa

B6250 User’s Guide> 33Important:• It is recommended that you back up your data.A = E-MailB = Prints automatically Environment Settings for E-mai

B6250 User’s Guide> 34panel. For details on the print features of the PDF file in this printer, refer to “ Direct Printing of PDF Files” (P. 31).Se

B6250 User’s Guide> 35• Connect the printer to an IP private address. Functionality of this printer is not guaranteed when it is assigned public IP

B6250 User’s Guide> 36About PaperAbout PaperUsing unsuitable paper may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to your printer

B6250 User’s Guide> 37*1: Requires the paper size settings be done on the control panel.*2: Requires the paper size settings be done on the control

B6250 User’s Guide> 38Special MediaThe following types of paper can be used for printing on this printer. These types of paper are called special m

B6250 User’s Guide> 39Important:• The reverse side of the envelope cannot be printed on.• It may take a very long time (maximum 60 seconds) to prin

C6250 User’s Guide> 4PrefaceThank you for choosing this printer. This is a guide on operating this printer and the important points to note. To und

B6250 User’s Guide> 40• If acid paper is used, the characters might appear fuzzy. Replace it with alkaline paper. • Envelopes that are not flat or

B6250 User’s Guide> 412. If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. 3. When loading paper longer than A4 size, slide the left and

B6250 User’s Guide> 42Important:• Do not place paper over the right width guide. • Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line or the maximum

B6250 User’s Guide> 43NOTE> If there are no paper trays that match the automatic tray selection, an error message prompting for replenishment o

B6250 User’s Guide> 442. Press the < > or < > button until [Media Menu] is displayed, then press the < > button. 3. Press the <

B6250 User’s Guide> 45Paper types available: Setting on the Control Panel1. Press the <MENU> button to display the Menu screen. 2. Press the

B6250 User’s Guide> 46Settings on the Control PanelAbout this ChapterThis chapter explains the control panel and its functions, and also demonstrat

B6250 User’s Guide> 47LCD DisplayThe LCD display shows status and error messages that inform you of the current status of the printer, and also dis

B6250 User’s Guide> 48Menu ScreenScreen for configuring settings related to the printer. This screen appears when you press the <MENU> button

B6250 User’s Guide> 49• Flash Menu• Disk Menu• Comp FLASH Menu• Job Accounting• SpoolingMenus and submenus may or may not be displayed, depending o

C6250 User’s Guide> 5Conventions1. In this guide, “computer” refers to both the personal computer and workstation. 2. The following headers are use

B6250 User’s Guide> 50Menu StructurePrint Jobs MenuInformation MenuPrint MenuMedia MenuSys Config MenuPCL EmulationFX EmulationParallel MenuSerial

B6250 User’s Guide> 51Print Jobs Menu1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.2. “Print Jobs Menu” is shown on the first line of the display.3

B6250 User’s Guide> 52Submenu Default SettingAvailable SettingsProcedure for Changing Setting Enter Password User Selected User Selected See Steps

B6250 User’s Guide> 53Information MenuThe Information Menu provides access to the printer settings for various printing functions. Use the followin

B6250 User’s Guide> 54Print DemoThis function allows you to print a demo page.Press SELECT to print a Demo Page.Print Error LogThis function allows

B6250 User’s Guide> 55Print MenuThe Print Menu provides access to the print setup procedures. These settings are defaults for the printer. A print

B6250 User’s Guide> 56Paper FeedThis submenu allows you to choose the default paper tray.Tray 1 Tray 1Tray 2Tray 3Tray 4Press < > or < >

B6250 User’s Guide> 57Orientation Portrait PortraitLandscapePress < > or < > buttons to toggle between Portrait and Landscape.Press <

B6250 User’s Guide> 58Media MenuThe Media Menu provides access to the paper tray settings. Use the following procedure to enter the media menu:1. P

B6250 User’s Guide> 59Tray1 Media Typ eThis submenu allows you to set the media type.Plain Plain, Transparency, Prepunched, Letterhead, Colored,

C6250 User’s Guide> 6Illegal Copies and PrintoutsCopying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or impris

B6250 User’s Guide> 60Tray3 Au to-senseThis submenu allows you to set the Paper size auto sense feature on or off.On OnOffPress < > or <

B6250 User’s Guide> 61Tray4 Pape rs izeThis submenu allows you to set the media size.Tray 4 Au to-Sense must be off.Letter (US) else (A4)Letter,

B6250 User’s Guide> 62Tray2 X D im enSets the paper width8.50 in (216mm)3.88 - 8.50 in (98.6 - 216mm)Press < > or < > button to select

B6250 User’s Guide> 63Sys Config MenuThe Sys Config Menu provides access to the system settings. Use the following procedure to enter the Sys Confi

B6250 User’s Guide> 64Wait TimeoutThis submenu allows you to increase or decrease the length of time (in seconds) that the printer will remain in t

B6250 User’s Guide> 65PCL EmulationThe PCL Emulation provides access to the PCL settings and functions. Use the following procedure to enter PCL Em

B6250 User’s Guide> 66Symbol SetThis submenu allows you to choose a symbol set.10U:PC-8 CP437See Appendix A for a complete list of all the availabl

B6250 User’s Guide> 67FX EmulationThe FX Emulation provides access to the FX settings and functions. Use the following procedure to enter FX Emulat

B6250 User’s Guide> 68CR FunctionThis submenu allows you to define the action prompted by a carriage return—a carriage return equals either a carri

B6250 User’s Guide> 69Parallel MenuThe Parallel Menu provides access to the Parallel settings. Use the following procedure to enter the parallel me

B6250 User’s Guide> 7ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B6250 User’s Guide> 70Serial MenuThe Serial Menu provides access to the Serial settings. Use the following procedure to enter the serial menu:1. Pr

B6250 User’s Guide> 71Parity None NoneEvenOddPress < > or < > buttons to toggle between None, Even, and Odd.Press <SELECT> to sav

B6250 User’s Guide> 72XON On1/Off1 On OffOnPress < > or < > buttons to toggle between Off and On.Press <SELECT> to save the selec

B6250 User’s Guide> 73USB MenuThe USB Menu provides access to the USB settings. Use the following procedure to enter the USB menu:1. Press the MENU

B6250 User’s Guide> 74Network MenuThe Network Menu provides access to the printer network settings. Use the following procedure to enter the networ

B6250 User’s Guide> 75IP Address (user-specified) (user-specified) The first set of numbers blinksPress < > or < > to scroll to the des

B6250 User’s Guide> 76Web Enabled EnabledDisabledPress < > or < > buttons to toggle between Enable and Disable.Press <SELECT> to

B6250 User’s Guide> 77Sys Adjust MenuThe Sys Adjust Menu provides access to the tray adjustment settings. Use the following procedure to enter the

B6250 User’s Guide> 78Tray2 Y A dju stThis submenu fine adjusts the registration in the Y axis.80 to 15Press < > (increase number) to move t

B6250 User’s Guide> 79Duplex X AdjustThis submenu fine adjusts the registration in the X axis.80 to 15Press < > (increase number) to move the

B6250 User’s Guide> 8Parallel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Serial Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B6250 User’s Guide> 80PCL Tray3 ID#PCL escape sequence parameter value.0005 0000 to 9999Press < > or < > buttons to increase or decreas

B6250 User’s Guide> 81Date/Time MenuThe Date/Time Menu provides access to the printer time settings. Use the following procedure to enter the date/

B6250 User’s Guide> 82MinuteThis submenu allows you to set the current minute.Current minute 0 - 59Press < > or < > to scroll through t

B6250 User’s Guide> 83Maintenance MenuThe Maintenance Menu provides access to the printer maintenance settings. Use the following procedure to ente

B6250 User’s Guide> 84Usage MenuThe Usage Menu provides access to the printer status. Use the following procedure to enter the usage menu:1. Press

B6250 User’s Guide> 85Flash MenuThe Flash Menu provides access to the flash device. Use the following procedure to enter the flash menu:1. Press th

B6250 User’s Guide> 86WARNINGAll files on the FLASH DIMM will be deleted if the Format FLASH function is selected.Format Usr FLASHThis selection wi

B6250 User’s Guide> 87Disk MenuThe Disk Menu provides access to the disk settings. Use the following procedure to enter the disk menu:1. Press the

B6250 User’s Guide> 88WARNINGAll files on the hard disk will be deleted if the Format Disk function is selectedFormat DiskThis selection will refor

B6250 User’s Guide> 89Comp FLASH MenuThe Comp Flash Menu provides access to the compact flash settings. Use the following procedure to enter the co

B6250 User’s Guide> 9Basic OperationsMain Components and Their FunctionsStandard ConfigurationNo. Name Description1 Center output trayPrint jobs ar

B6250 User’s Guide> 90WARNINGAll files on the compact flash will be deleted if the Format Cmp Flash function is selectedFormat Cmp FLASHThis select

B6250 User’s Guide> 91Job AccountingThe Job Accounting Menu provides access to functions and settings related to this feature. Use the following pr

B6250 User’s Guide> 92SpoolingThe Spooling Menu provides access to the functions and settings related to this feature. Use the following procedure

B6250 User’s Guide> 93DeleteUse to delete a spool file from the User Flash, Disk, or Compact Flash.Customer SelectableUser FlashDiskCompact FlashPr

B6250 User’s Guide> 94TroubleshootingWhen Paper JamsCAUTION• When removing jammed paper, make sure that no pieces of torn paper are left in the mac

B6250 User’s Guide> 951. Open cover A, and holding the drum/toner cartridge by the grip, remove it from the printer (1). 2. Turn the roll as shown

B6250 User’s Guide> 96Pulling out paper trays1. Pull out all paper trays and remove any wrinkled paper. 2. Examine the inside of the printer and re

B6250 User’s Guide> 97Cover CDuplex unitRemove the rear tray when opening the back cover.Push up the lever shown in the diagram to open the cover.C

B6250 User’s Guide> 98When Problems OccurBefore treating the problem as a machine breakdown, refer to the following table and check the printer con

B6250 User’s Guide> 99Cannot print. Is the light of the <READY> indicator off? If so, this printer is off-line or in menu setting mode. Fix