Page 2 - PREFACE
2 > PREFACE PREFACE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipm...
Page 3 - FCC STATEMENT; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
FCC STATEMENT > 3 FCC STATEMENT Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for 120-Volt Models. 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...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 > FCC STATEMENT CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; WELCOME
6 > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for choosing an Oki B6200/B6300 Series printer. This is a guide to help you set up, install and operate your printer. To understand its features fully and to use the printer correctly and effectively, please read this guide before using the printer....
Page 7 - FEATURES OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION > 7 FEATURES OVERVIEW A brief overview of the main features of your printer is given here: • Multiple up printing • 2-sided printing • Watermark printing • Poster printing • Booklet printing • Transparency separation • Favorites • Special media printing • Secure printing (requires th...
Page 8 - ABOUT THIS GUIDE; CONVENTIONS; NOTE
8 > ABOUT THIS GUIDE ABOUT THIS GUIDE CONVENTIONS Throughout this guide, the four sides of the printer are referred to as front, rear, right and left. Standing at the front of the printer you can view the control panel and the rear of the printer is opposite the front. The right and left sides of...
Page 9 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; HANDLING THE PRINTER; The printer is very heavy and should always be lifted by two
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 9 INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE The following sections guide you through the process of installing and setting up your printer right through to making a test print from an application. Complete the entire installation procedure to ensure a proper in...
Page 10 - CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS; Printer; “Installing the optional accessories” on page 15
10 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Check that all items listed below are included in the printer packaging. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer. • Printer • Drum-toner cartridge (for approximately 6,000 Letter pages at 5% coverage, i.e. 5...
Page 11 - LOCATING PARTS OF THE PRINTER; Name
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 11 LOCATING PARTS OF THE PRINTER The main parts of the printer and a brief description of their functions are shown below: No. Name Description 1 Center output tray Print jobs are output here with printed side facing down. 2 Control panel Consists of the co...
Page 12 - PREPARING A LOCATION FOR THE PRINTER; SPACE REQUIREMENTS; Do not place the printer in a hot, humid, dusty or poorly ventilated
12 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE PREPARING A LOCATION FOR THE PRINTER Place the machine on a level and sturdy surface that can withstand the machine weight – 20.4 kg (45lb) (B6200) or 22.6 kg (50lb) (B6300). If tilted, the machine may fall over and cause injuries. SPACE REQUIREMENTS The...
Page 13 - Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 13 • Temperature range 10 – 32 °C (50 – 89 °F), humidity range 15 – 85% (no condensation). Humidity should be 70% or below at 32 °C (89 °F), and temperature should be 28°C (82 °F) or below at 85% humidity. • Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. • D...
Page 14 - You can install the face up (rear) tray on this printer if required.
14 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING THE FACE UP (REAR) TRAY You can install the face up (rear) tray on this printer if required. 1. Insert the right and left tabs of the face up (rear) tray into the holes at the back of the printer (1), and lower the tray into position (2). 2. P...
Page 15 - INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; “Installing the Drum-
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 15 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES If you have purchased any optional accessories, install them before setting the drum-toner cartridge and before loading paper. If there are no optional accessories to install, proceed to the next section, “Installing t...
Page 16 - INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL TRAY; This section explains how to install two trays as an example.
16 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL TRAY You can install up to two levels of universal tray (550-sheet) option to this printer. This section explains how to install two trays as an example. 1. Ensure that you have all of the following items: • Tray module and paper t...
Page 17 - Proceed to step 6 if you are installing only one tray module.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 17 2. Place the tray module to be installed at the bottom level on a flat surface, then pull out the paper tray. 3. Lift the tray module to be installed at the top level by holding the parts as shown in the diagram. 4. Align the front and back corners of th...
Page 19 - Pull the paper trays out of the printer.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 19 6. Pull the paper trays out of the printer. 7. Lift up the printer by holding the recessed areas. 8. Align the corners of the printer and the tray modules, and lower the printer gently so that the guide pins at the four corners of the tray modules fit in...
Page 20 - Push both trays completely into the printer.; For details on how to load paper, refer to
20 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE 9. Insert the fasteners provided into the two locations inside and the two locations at the back of the printer. Insert the fasteners securely. 10. Push both trays completely into the printer. NOTE For details on how to load paper, refer to “Loading pape...
Page 21 - INSTALLING THE DUPLEX UNIT; “Installing the Face Up
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 21 INSTALLING THE DUPLEX UNIT You can install a duplex unit option on this printer. If a face up tray has been fitted, remove it by reversing the steps in “Installing the Face Up (Rear) Tray” on page 14 before installing the duplex unit and refit it when th...
Page 22 - Tighten the screws at both ends of the bottom of the duplex unit.
22 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE 3. Tighten the screws at both ends of the bottom of the duplex unit.
Page 23 - INSTALLING THE OFFSET CATCH TRAY; You can install an offset catch tray option on this printer.; An offset catch tray can be installed on the B6300 only.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 23 INSTALLING THE OFFSET CATCH TRAY You can install an offset catch tray option on this printer. 1. Lift the second lever on the top left corner at the back of the printer (1), and open the cover (2). NOTE An offset catch tray can be installed on the B6300 ...
Page 25 - Pull out the extension tray.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 25 5. Close the cover. 6. If you install the face up (rear) tray on the printer, affix the label provided to the back of the offset catch tray. 7. Pull out the extension tray. 8. Flip up the stopper when printing on heavy weight papers. CAUTION! Printing wh...
Page 26 - Preparing the printer
26 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING A NETWORK SOFTWARE KIT, HARD DISK, COMPACT FLASH DISK, OR ADDITIONAL MEMORY The same steps are required at the beginning and at the end of each installation to prepare the printer and to close it. These steps are described here. Preparing the ...
Page 27 - Closing the printer
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 27 3. Remove the two screws on top of the metal cover (1), and pull the metal cover upwards (2). Closing the printer 1. Align and insert the protrusion at the bottom of the metal cover into the notch of the printer (1), and tighten the two screws on the top...
Page 28 - INSTALLING A NETWORK SOFTWARE KIT; Refer to
28 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING A NETWORK SOFTWARE KIT You can install a network software kit option on this printer. Installing this option may initialize the settings of [Network/Port] and [Allocate Memory]. 1. Refer to “Preparing the printer” on page 26 . 2. Hold the netw...
Page 29 - Remove the cap from the network connector.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 29 Inserting the network software kit fully and securely into the slot will cause the hook on the top of the slot to rise. 5. Remove the cap from the network connector. 6. Refer to “Closing the printer” on page 27 . NOTE Be sure to insert the network softwa...
Page 30 - INSTALLING A HARD DISK; You can install a hard disk option on this printer.; cannot install the hard disk. You can install only one of them.
30 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING A HARD DISK You can install a hard disk option on this printer. 1. Refer to “Preparing the printer” on page 26 . 2. Remove the screws on the right and left sides of the Compact Flash bracket (1) and remove the Compact Flash disk drive as shown...
Page 31 - Tighten the screws on both sides of the hard disk.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 31 4. Connect the cable of the hard disk to the connector on the printer as shown in the diagram. 5. Hold the hard disk as shown in the diagram, and install it in the printer. Align the arrow on the hard disk with the arrow on the printer, and insert the br...
Page 32 - INSTALLING A COMPACT FLASH DISK; install the Compact Flash disk. You can install only one of them.
32 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING A COMPACT FLASH DISK You can install a Compact Flash disk option (only available in certain regions) to this printer. 1. Refer to “Preparing the printer” on page 26 . 2. Open the fastener on the Compact Flash disk drive. 3. Locate the Compact ...
Page 34 - INSTALLING ADDITIONAL MEMORY; “Preparing the printer” on page 26
34 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING ADDITIONAL MEMORY The additional memory module for this printer is 512MB. 1. Refer to “Preparing the printer” on page 26 . 2. Hold the additional memory so that the notch (1) is aligned with the protrusion on the slot. 3. Insert the additional...
Page 35 - INSTALLING THE DRUM-TONER CARTRIDGE
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 35 INSTALLING THE DRUM-TONER CARTRIDGE When handling the drum-toner cartridge, take note of the following points: • Do not subject the drum-toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light. • When installing the drum-toner cartridge, select a location not...
Page 36 - It is recommended to use up the drum-toner cartridge within one; Do not touch any parts inside the printer.
36 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE • It is recommended to use up the drum-toner cartridge within one year of removing it from its packaging. • Keep the drum-toner cartridge out of the reach of children. 1. Open the cover. 2. Take the drum-toner cartridge out of the packaging box and shake...
Page 37 - Close the cover securely.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 37 3. Place the drum-toner cartridge on a flat surface and pull out the seal horizontally. 4. Hold the drum-toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. 5. Close the cover securely. CAUTION! When pulling out the seal, pull it ...
Page 38 - CONNECTING AN INTERFACE CABLE; Connect the interface cable to be used to the printer.
38 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE CONNECTING AN INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable to be used to the printer. 1. Connect the interface cable to the interface connector at the back of the printer: serial (1), USB (2), network (3), parallel (4). For a parallel cable, lift up the w...
Page 39 - CONNECTING THE POWER CORD; “Safety precautions” on page 9; > If “Found New Hardware” displays on your screen, click Cancel.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 39 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD When connecting the power cord, take heed of the information given in “Safety precautions” on page 9 . 1. Ensure that the printer power switch is in the < ¡ > position. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector...
Page 40 - LOADING PAPER; Place the paper tray on a flat surface and remove the lid.
40 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE LOADING PAPER This section explains how to load Letter size plain paper in portrait orientation in the paper tray. 1. Place the paper tray on a flat surface and remove the lid. 2. If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. Portrait orie...
Page 41 - Do not place paper over the right width guide.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 41 3. Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the desired paper size (1). Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to the desired paper size (2). 4. Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up and with all four corners aligned. CAUTION! Do not p...
Page 43 - THE CONTROL PANEL AND MENU SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 43 THE CONTROL PANEL AND MENU SYSTEM For full details on the control panel and menu structure, refer to the Reference Guide. The control panel components and their functions are described below: No. Name Description 1 <MENU> button Press to display/cl...
Page 44 - NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL MENUS
44 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL MENUS When you press the MENU button on the control panel, you enter the printer’s menu system. At that point, the first line of the display contains the text [Menu], indicating that you are in the menu system. The second lin...
Page 45 - SELECTING THE CONTROL PANEL LANGUAGE; > button until the required language is; Refer to the section
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 45 SELECTING THE CONTROL PANEL LANGUAGE English is the default language for all error and status messages; however, these messages are also available in many languages. Use the following procedure to change the display language. 1. Press the <MENU> bu...
Page 46 - PRINTING A CONFIGURATION SUMMARY; “The Control Panel and Menu system” on page 43; > The layout of the [System Settings List] may differ depending on the
46 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE PRINTING A CONFIGURATION SUMMARY To check whether the printer is correctly installed, use the control panel to print the [System Settings List]. 1. Press the <MENU> button to display the Menu screen. 2. Press the < > or < > button until...
Page 47 - Boot your computer, and start the web browser.; carrying out the steps 1 and 2 below.
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 47 SETTING PRINTER CONFIGURATIONS VIA A WEB PAGE If you are working in a TCP/IP-enabled environment, you can use a web browser to display the printer or job printing status and to change the settings. Among the printer settings that are made on the control ...
Page 48 - INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER; MICROSOFT WINDOWS SYSTEMS; the default
48 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER To print from the computer, install the printer driver and other required software. The installation procedure(s) you will use for your printer vary according to operating system, usage of the USB port, and network connectio...
Page 49 - If the New Hardware Found Wizard displays:; USB Users: select the
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 49 11. Drivers are copied. Click Finish . If Connect cable screen displays. Click Finish . 12. Switch your printer ON . If the New Hardware Found Wizard displays: 13. Win 98: select “Search for the best driver for your device”, select CD-ROM drive, clear ot...
Page 52 - In order to open the on-line manual, you must have Acrobat Reader
52 > INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE 6. Make sure the Printer Descriptions folder is selected in the drop-down box. 7. Highlight your printer model, click Select . 8. Under USB Printer Selection , click Change . 9. Highlight your printer model, click OK . 10. Click Create . The printer icon...
Page 55 - Note: In order to open the on; PRINTING A TEST DOCUMENT
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION PROCEDURE > 55 6. Click Apply Changes . 7. Close the Print Center. Your printer is available under Mac OS X.1 applications. TO PRINT A JOB USING THE OPTIONAL DUPLEX UNIT 1. From your application, click File → Print → Copies & Pages → Duplex . 2. Check Print on Both...
Page 56 - IF PAPER JAMS; The covers and trays are identified in the following diagram:
56 > IF PAPER JAMS IF PAPER JAMS Guided by the message on the control panel, open the cover and remove the jammed paper. If paper is torn, check for any remaining torn pieces of paper. The covers and trays are identified in the following diagram: Cover A: When the optional offset catch tray is in...
Page 57 - Remove the rear tray (if installed) when opening the back cover.
IF PAPER JAMS > 57 Cover B: Open Cover B (For B6300, raise the lever as shown in the diagram and open cover B (1)). After opening cover B, hold the part marked with a *, open the cover of the fuser unit (2) and remove any jammed paper. Cover C (Duplex Unit): Push up the lever (1) to open the dupl...
Page 58 - INSIDE COVER A
58 > IF PAPER JAMS Cover D Offset catch tray: Paper Tray: Pull out the tray and follow the procedure to remove paper. Refer to “Inside the Paper Tray” on page 59 . INSIDE COVER A Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when the control panel indicates either [Paper jam Open Cover A]...
Page 59 - INSIDE THE PAPER TRAY; Pulling out the paper trays:
IF PAPER JAMS > 59 3. Return the drum-toner cartridge and Cover A to their original positions. INSIDE THE PAPER TRAY Follow the procedure below to remove any jammed paper when the following messages are displayed intermittently: [Pull out all trays. Clear jam] and [Clear jam and close Cover A]: P...
Page 61 - ERROR MESSAGES; Message content; Message
ERROR MESSAGES > 61 ERROR MESSAGES If an error message is displayed at the control panel, follow the instructions to fix the error. Depending on the message content, follow the instructions in the Reference column below to fix the error. The following section explains the contents and actions req...
Page 63 - INDEX; loading paper
INDEX > 63 INDEX A arrow buttons .......................................44 C Condensation Problems Occur ............13 connecting interface cables .................38 Connecting power cord .......................39 E Error Messages (control panel) ...........61 F <FEED/SELECT> button ........