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English 2 OKIJET 2500 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in thisdocument is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki assumes noresponsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki alsocannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made byother manufacturers...

Page 3 - User’s Guide; Contents

English User’s Guide 3 Contents Safety Instructions .................................................................... 4 Control Panel Buttons and Indicators ..................................... 6 Print Head Care ......................................................................... 9 Replacin...

Page 4 - Safety Instructions

English 4 OKIJET 2500 Safety Instructions Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years ofsafe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however,there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurtingyourself or damaging the printer: • Read the setup instru...

Page 6 - Control Panel Buttons and Indicators; Note: If the Power/Reset button is pressed during the print

English 6 OKIJET 2500 Control Panel Buttons and Indicators The control panel has three buttons and six lights (LEDs) that areused to control and display the condition of the printer. Each buttonand LED has multiple functions. The significance of each LED is determined by whether or not thelight is l...

Page 7 - Power LED; Note: This function is operational only when the Power LED

English User’s Guide 7 Power LED The green Power LED will blinkwhen the printer is processingdata. The green Power LED willb e O N w h e n t h e p r i n t e r i sONLINE and is ready to print. Resume/FF Button Resume Printing: Press andrelease the Resume/FF button. Eject Paper: Press the Resume/FF bu...

Page 8 - Error LED; Note: When the red Error LED is lit, the printer is in an error; Low Ink Indicators

English 8 OKIJET 2500 Error LED Recoverable Error (steady light):Press and release the Resume/FFbutton. Non-Recoverable Error (flashingLED): Refer to the “Troubleshooting”section in this guide. Note: When the red Error LED is lit, the printer is in an error s t a t u s c o n d i t i o n . W h e n a ...

Page 9 - Print Head Care; Note: If your printer has never had a Print Head installed, refer; Press the Cartridge Change/Clean button on the control panel.; Caution: Ensure that the green Carriage Lock Lever is STILL in

English User’s Guide 9 Print Head Care The OKIJET 2500 requires minimal maintenance. The proceduresi n t h i s s e c t i o n o f t h e m a n u a l d e s c r i b e r o u t i n e P r i n t H e a dmaintenance and cleaning. Replacing/swapping the print head (colour or black-only) Note: If your printer h...

Page 10 - Note: The Print Head must be stored in the Print Head Storage

English 10 OKIJET 2500 4. Reinstall the Print Head by aligning the hole in the Print Headwith the green post on the Printer Carriage. Lower the PrintHead down gently into position. 5. Move the green Cartridge Lock Lever backwards to secure theColour Print Head. Close the Top Cover. Note: The Print H...

Page 11 - Replacing ink cartridges; Always use genuine Oki consumables. Some

English User’s Guide 11 Replacing ink cartridges This section explains how to replace an Ink Cartridge withoutremoving the Print Head from the printer. Always use genuine Oki consumables. Some alternatives can cause serious damage and mayaffect your warranty. 1. Press the Cartridge Change/Clean butt...

Page 12 - Caution: Do not force fit the Ink Cartridge into the Print Head.; Print head storage box; Note: It is strongly recommended that the Print Head be stored

English 12 OKIJET 2500 Caution: Do not force fit the Ink Cartridge into the Print Head. 5. Insert the Ink Cartridge into the correct location on theC o l o u r P r i n t H e a d a s s h o w n . T h e I n k C a r t r i d g e s a n dcorresponding locations are colour coded and numbered. 6. Snap the In...

Page 13 - Caution: D o n o t t o u c h t h e u n c o v e r e d P r i n t H e a d w h e n; Transporting the printer; Caution: To avoid damage to the printer, do not pour or spray

English User’s Guide 13 WARNING! Keep the Ink Cartridges out of the reach of children.Do not get the ink near your eyes or mouth. Caution: D o n o t t o u c h t h e u n c o v e r e d P r i n t H e a d w h e n removing the Print Head. Ink will get on your handsand the Print Head may become contaminat...

Page 14 - Selecting Printer Options; Accessing printer settings; Note: The application may override any options that are selected; From within your WindowsTM application:

English 14 OKIJET 2500 Selecting Printer Options The purpose of this section is to provide information about how touse the options in the OKIJET 2500 Printer Driver. Accessing printer settings Note: The application may override any options that are selected using the printer driver. Control of your ...

Page 15 - Spool manager; To release the documents for printing, perform the following:; Troubleshooting; Clearing paper misfeeds; The red Error Light will be lit to indicate a paper jam.; Remove all paper from the Paper Tray.

English User’s Guide 15 Spool manager The Spool Manager is a queue for pending print jobs. There aresome conditions during which some jobs will not print and will beheld in the queue. To release the documents for printing, perform the following: 1. Open the Spool Manager. 2. Select the OKIJET 2500 p...

Page 16 - Clearing paper jams; If the trailing edge is accessible; Remove the Paper Output Shelf.; Remove the jammed sheet of paper from the printer.

English 16 OKIJET 2500 Clearing paper jams If the trailing edge is accessible If the trailing edge of the paper is accessible in the paper tray,grasp it, then press the Resume/FF button for two seconds. Thiswill free the paper so that you can pull it out. If the trailing edge is not accessible 1. If...

Page 17 - Reinstall the Paper Output Shelf.; Clear multi-page paper jams

English User’s Guide 17 6. Reinstall the Paper Tray: press in on the Feed Plate and insertthe tray into the back of the printer, then swing it towardsyou and press down on the green tabs. 7. Reinstall the Paper Output Shelf. 8. Fan the paper and reinstall it in the Paper Tray. 9. Press and release t...

Page 18 - Problem Solving; Printer Power LED does not turn on; No power from outlet.; Printer output does not reflect the options selected

English 18 OKIJET 2500 Problem Solving The following charts list some conditions that may occur and therecommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until theproblem is corrected. If the problem persists, contact your localauthorized Oki representative. Printer Power LED does not turn on Cau...

Page 19 - Data is sent but not printed; Check the interface cable and replace if damaged.; Error light turns on; Remove and reinstall the Print Head.

English User’s Guide 19 Data is sent but not printed Cause: Printer is not set for local port. Solution: Check the port setting (usually LPT1) for your printerto be sure that it is not being directed either to a remoteprinter or to print to file. (In Windows 3.1x, doubleclick the Control Panel icon,...

Page 20 - Error light flashes; Replace the Ink Cartridge.; Print is faint or missing; Reload with fresh paper.

English 20 OKIJET 2500 Cause: Paper feed error has occurred. Solution: If paper has misfed, remove the jammed paper. Refer to“Clearing paper misfeeds” in this chapter of the manualfor information. Error light flashes Cause: An internal printer fault has occurred. Solution: Switch the printer OFF the...

Page 21 - Blurry, or jagged vertical lines; Turn the paper over to print on the other side.; Print image is clipped or off edge of print media; Adjust margins in the application as necessary.; Paper is not feeding properly; Align the left edge of the paper with the Left Paper; Low Ink Indicators ON

English User’s Guide 21 Blurry, or jagged vertical lines Cause: Paper problem. Solution: Turn the paper over to print on the other side. Cause: Print Head out of alignment. Solution: • Perform Print Head alignment procedure in the printer driver. (Access via the ‘Printer Services’button). • Switch t...

Page 22 - Low Ink Indicators blinking; Replace Ink Cartridge.; Paper does not stack neatly in the Output Shelf; The Star Wheel assembly bar has become disengaged.; Poor print quality when printing on transparencies; ‘Transparency’ is not selected as the Media.

English 22 OKIJET 2500 Low Ink Indicators blinking Cause: Ink Cartridge empty. Solution: Replace Ink Cartridge. Cause: Wrong brand of Ink Cartridge installed. Solution: Replace Ink Cartridge with Oki Ink Cartridge. Cause: Ink Cartridge not installed correctly. Solution: Press down on the cartridges ...

Page 23 - Selecting plain paper and media; Paper size; Selecting speciality print media; Selecting and Ordering Supplies; Ordering supplies; Item

English User’s Guide 23 Selecting plain paper and media Most types of paper will work well in your printer, although somevariations in paper composition may affect print quality. Most high-grade photocopying papers produce good results. The majority ofcotton bond papers also yield excellent results....

Page 24 - Envelope size

English 24 OKIJET 2500 Envelope size Most types of envelopes will work well in your printer, althoughsome variations in paper composition may affect print quality.Envelopes should be tested before large quantities are purchased. Selecting labels Use only paper face label stock. Ink will not dry on v...

Page 25 - Technical Data; Printing system

English User’s Guide 25 Each of the jets is constructed with a heater, a supply of ink inthe jet and an opening w her e the ink is expelled . W hen acommand is sent to the ink cartridge to place a drop of ink onthe media, the heater switches on and heats the ink until the inkexpands into a bubble. A...

Page 26 - Printer Specifications

English 26 OKIJET 2500 Printer Specifications Product type Colour thermal ink jet printer Print speed Monochrome Up to 5 ppm (draft mode) Colour Up to 2.5 ppm (draft mode) Resolution Black 600 x 600 dpi (plain paper) Colour 1200 x 600 dpi (photo qualityglossy paper)600 x 600 dpi (plain paper) Cartri...

Page 28 - Printable area; Warranty Information; For warranty information for your OKIJET

English 28 OKIJET 2500 Printable area Paper Tray Paper Tray(Recommended) (Possible) A 5.0mm 5.0mm B 5.0mm 5.0mm C 5.0mm 5.0mm D 18.0mm 12.7mm A C B D Warranty Information For warranty information for your OKIJET 2500 Ink Jet Printer contact your local Oki Dealer or representative. 2500ugb.p65 02/06/...

Page 29 - Packaging for return to a Service Centre; With the original box and packaging:; Without the original box and packaging; Printer; Note: Please do not ship the Power Cable, Printer Cable, Printer

English User’s Guide 29 Packaging for return to a Service Centre With the original box and packaging: Pack the printer in the original box using the original packingmaterial by reversing the instructions in “Unpacking the printer”in your Setup Guide. Note: Please do not ship the Power Cable, Printer...

Page 30 - Note: The loose fill should be compressed to ensure minimal

English 30 OKIJET 2500 8. Add enough loose fill to completely surround and cover theprinter. Note: The loose fill should be compressed to ensure minimal movement. 9. Securely tape and seal the box. 2500ugb.p65 02/06/98, 11:33 30

Page 31 - Appendix A; Envelopes; Remove any print media from the Paper Tray.

English User’s Guide 31 Appendix A Printing on Speciality Media Envelopes Envelopes should be loaded with the flap facing the front of theprinter (the side to be printed facing the Paper Tray). Note: For best results use short-flap, side-seam envelopes. To load envelopes: 1. Remove any print media f...

Page 32 - Other media; Note: For print media specifications, see ‘Selecting and order-

English 32 OKIJET 2500 Other media Transparencies, sheets of labels, transfer media, etc., are loadedin the same way as you load paper (side to be printed facing thePaper Tray). Note: For print media specifications, see ‘Selecting and order- ing supplies’ in this manual. 2500ugb.p65 02/06/98, 11:33 ...

Page 33 - Appendix B

English User’s Guide 33 Appendix B Transportation Precautions The OKIJET 2500 is not designed to be a portable printer, but itmay be easily moved within your home or building. If, however,transportation involves any of the conditions below, you will needto take special precautions with the colour pr...

Page 35 - Reinstall the ink cartridges in the printhead and install the; Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button. Close; Your printer is now ready for use.

English User’s Guide 35 12. Reinstall the ink cartridges in the printhead and install the printhead in the printer. 13. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button. Close the printer cover. Your printer is now ready for use. 2500ugb.p65 02/06/98, 11:33 35

Page 36 - Index

English 36 OKIJET 2500 Index C Cartridge Change/Clean Button ............................. 7 Control Panel .......................... 6 buttons ................................ 6LEDs ................................... 6 E Envelopes .............................. 2 4Error LED ..........................

Page 37 - Oki Systems Company

English User’s Guide 37 Oki Systems Company Oki Systems (UK) Limited 550 Dundee Road Slough Trading Estate Slough Berks SL1 4LE Tel: 44 (0) 1753 819819 Fax: 44 (0) 1753 819899 http://www.oki.co.uk Oki Systems (Ireland) Limited The Square Industrial Complex Talla ght Dublin 24 Tel: (01) 4598666 Fax: ...