Oki 2500 Manual de usuario

User’s GuideOKIJET® 2500

41SetupConnect to the ComputerYou’ll need an IEEE-1284-compliant, parallel,bi-directional interface cable.1. Turn off the computer.2. Turn off the pri

5Setup1To protect against damage to the printhead, ensurethat the printer has stopped its operation com-pletely (carriage at its left most “home” posi

61Setup2. Open the top cover.3. Make sure the green cartridge lock lever is forward.4. Unpack the printhead.Be careful not to touch the printhead nozz

7Setup16. Carefully peel the plastic foil seal off the ink cartridge inthe direction of the arrows printed on the seal.Do not force the ink cartridges

81Setup10. Push the green cartridge lock lever back to secure theprinthead and close the cover.11. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button

9Setup1Usable Print MediaMedia Use Media Setting(s) Media Size Setting(s)Cards Cards designated for inkjet printers. Plain Paper • US 4x6 OR US 5x8• A

101SetupLoad PaperTo avoid paper jams, always wait until the printer isdone printing before loading paper.1. Pull up the paper support.2. Slide the pa

11Setup13.Fan a stack of paper and load it into the paper tray (max.125 sheets 20-lb paper), with the side to be printed facingthe back.To load envel

121SetupPrint the Demo PageWe recommend that you run a demo print whenever theprinter is moved or the ink cartridge is replaced.The printer does not n

13Printing2Install the Printer Driver/ElectronicRegistration UtilityBefore you can begin printing,you must first install the OKIOKIJET 2500 printer dr

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information inthis document is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Okidataassumes no responsibility for t

142Printing7. Clear any components you do not wish to install (see notebelow regarding the various registration options availableto you), then click N

15Printing2To run the Win 95 Electronic Registration utility:You must have a modem installed in your PC inorder to use Electronic Registration. If you

162PrintingChecking Printer SettingsYou can check the printer settings by opening the OKIOKIJET 2500 printer setup dialog box:Scan through the setting

17Printing2Canceling or Pausing a Print JobWindows 3.1x1. Click the Print Manager icon from the Main group.2. Click the document name.• To cancel the

182PrintingThe OKIJET 2500 DOS Control PanelInstalling the DOS Control PanelTo install the DOS Control Panel on your computer:1. Insert the DOS Contro

19Printing2To load envelopes:1. Remove any print media from the paper tray.2. Remove the output shelf and flip up the envelope feedguide (➊).3. Place

202PrintingBannersPrinting on fan-fold banner paper can only be doneusing a software package which fully supports thisfeature, such as Corel Draw®. So

21Maintenance3Replacing/Swapping the PrintheadKeep the printhead and ink cartridges out of thereach of children. Do not get the ink near youreyes or m

223Maintenance7. Close the top cover.To avoid premature failure of the printhead, theprinthead must be stored in the storage box whennot installed in

23Maintenance39. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button.The printer will prepare the cartridge for printing.If the carriage does not retu

iContentsImportant Safety Instructions ...iiiSection 1: Setup...

243Maintenance2. Open the top cover.3. Pull the green lock lever forward and remove theprinthead.The Low Ink lights will all flash, indicating that th

25Maintenance36. Carefully peel the plastic foil seal off the cartridge in thedirection of the arrows printed on the seal.Do not force the ink cartrid

263Maintenance10. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button.The printer prepares the printhead for printing.Cleaning the Printhead NozzlesTo

27Maintenance3In Windows 95:1. Click Start, Settings, Printers.2. Click the OKIJET 2500 icon with the right mouse button.3. Click the Printer tab.4. C

283Maintenance2. Place the color printhead in the printhead storage box.If you have a high-capacity black printhead storedin the box, remove it and in

29Maintenance3Cleaning the PrinterTo avoid damage to the printer:• Do not pour or spray any liquid directly on the printer.• Use only water to moisten

303Maintenance

31Control Panel4Control PanelEach button and LED on the control panel has multiplefunctions.Control Panel Buttons Power/Reset ButtonFunction ActionTur

324Control panelResume/FF ButtonFunction ActionResume printing. If the printing has paused, press andrelease.Form Feed. Press and release.Eject paper.

33Control Panel4Control Panel Indicator LightsPower LEDCondition MeaningOn Printer is on-line and ready to print.Blinking Printer is processing data.E

ContentsiiTransporting the Printer... 27Cleaning the Printer...

344Control panel

35Troubleshooting52. Fan the paper and reinstall it in the paper tray.3. Press and release the Resume/FFbutton to continue the print job.If the misfee

365TroubleshootingClearing Paper JamsIf the Trailing Edge is AccessibleIf the trailing edge of the paper is accessible in the paper tray,grasp it, the

37Troubleshooting57. Reinstall the output shelf.8. Fan the paper and reinstall it in the paper tray.9. Press and release theResume/FF button tocontinu

385TroubleshootingClearing Multi-Page Paper JamsIf a clump of 10 or more pages has jammed in the printer,removing the paper tray will not allow suffic

39Troubleshooting55. While pressing down on the green dotinside the printer, remove thejammed paper.6. Reinstall the Star Wheel bar:a. Insert the pins

405TroubleshootingPossible Meaning(s) Solution(s)Printhead, cable or PCThe options selected with the print driverare being overridden by the applicati

41Troubleshooting5Possible Meaning(s) Solution(s)ProblemInterface cable is not connected properly.Press and release the Power on/Reset button to make

425TroubleshootingPossible Meaning(s) Solution(s)ProblemError LED is blinking. An internal printer fault has occurred. Turn the printer off, then back

43Troubleshooting5Possible Meaning(s) Solution(s)ProblemPrint is faint or missing.The paper being used is not one of therecommended types.Refer to Sec

iiiImportant Safety InstructionsYour OKIDATA printer has been carefully designed to giveyou years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrica

445TroubleshootingPossible Meaning(s) Solution(s)ProblemBlurry, or jagged verticallinesPaper problemTurn the paper over to print on the other side.Pri

45Troubleshooting5Possible Meaning(s) Solution(s)ProblemPrinting on one page of thedocument suddenly gets muchlarger and that page flows ontoseveral p

465TroubleshootingPossible Meaning(s) Solution(s)ProblemLow Ink Indicator on. Low ink in corresponding cartridge. Make sure you have a replacement ink

47Specifications6Printer SpecificationsPrint Method: Four-color thermal, drop-on-demandink jetPrint Speed: Color Printhead (standard):Black printing:

486SpecificationsResident: Courier, CG Times, UniverstypefacesSymbol Sets: HP PC-8, HP ROMAN-8, PC-8 Dan/Nor(ISO 21), PC-850, ECMA-94 Latin 1 (ISO8859

49Specifications6Paper SpecificationsMost types of paper will work well in your printer, althoughsome variables in paper composition may affect print

506SpecificationsLabel SpecificationsAlways use labels designed specifically for ink jetprinters. Use only paper face label stock. Ink willnot dry on

51Customer Support & Service7Getting Support and ServiceThis information is valid for the United States andCanada only.Your DealerConsult the stor

527Customer Support & ServiceOkidata Customer Support ProfessionalsAgents are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call1-800-OKIDATA (1-80

53Customer Support & Service7Okidata Service LocationsFor the latest list of Okidata Service Centers, see the OkidataWeb site at http://www.okidat

Important Safety Informationivtotal ratings of all equipment plugged into any one powerline should not exceed 15 amperes. Do not exceed thisunless you

547Customer Support & ServicePurchasing Replacement Parts & AccessoriesBefore you order, know your printer model number (see thefront of the p

55Transporting the PrinterATransporting the Printer under SpecialConditionsIf you will be transporting the printer under either or both ofthe followin

56ATransporting the Printer2. One at a time:a. Remove each ink cartridge, and wipe the area aroundthe ink port dry with a tissue.b. Wrap the cartridge

57Transporting the PrinterA2. Make sure paper is loaded, then press the Power/Resetbutton to power up.4. Press and hold the Resume/FF button for 2 to

58FCC, IC, CE StatementsFederal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: This equipment has been tested and found tocom

59Limited WarrantyOkidata, division of Oki America, Inc. (Okidata) warrantsthis printer to be free from defects in material and workman-ship and will

60Limited WarrantyAdditional information on obtaining service under thisLimited Warranty is available by contacting the Okidatadealer from whom the pr

61Overnight ExchangeAvailable in the United States and Canada only.If you choose to use our Overnight Exchange service, call1-800-OKIDATA (1-800-654-3

62GlossaryAcronymsCMYK. Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Black: K is used for blackbecause B is used to represent blue in RGB.cpi. Characters per inch.cpl. Charact

63Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)MSDS No. 58321301for OKIJET 2500 Black Ink Cartridge (P/N 52110001)For more information, contactOKIDATA532 Fellowsh

1Setup1Smarter Color System• Individually replaceable ink cartridges• True sensing of ink levels with both “Low Ink” and“Cartridge Empty” indicators f

64MSDS: Black InkFire and Explosion Hazard DataFlash Point: Non-flammableAutoignition Point: N/A*Flammability Limits, LEL, UEL: N/A*Extinguishing Medi

65Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)MSDS No. 58321401for OKIJET 2500 Cyan Ink Cartridge (P/N 52110002)For more information, contactOKIDATA532 Fellowshi

66MSDS: Cyan InkFire and Explosion Hazard DataFlash Point: Non-flammableAutoignition Point: N/D*Flammability Limits, LEL, UEL: N/A*Extinguishing Media

67Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)MSDS No. 58321501for OKIJET 2500 Magenta Ink Cartridge (P/N 52110004)For more information, contactOKIDATA532 Fellow

68MSDS: Magenta InkFire and Explosion Hazard DataFlash Point: Non-flammableAutoignition Point: N/D*Flammability Limits, LEL, UEL: N/A*Extinguishing Me

69Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)MSDS No. 58321601for OKIJET 2500 Yellow Ink Cartridge (P/N 52110003)For more information, contactOKIDATA532 Fellows

70MSDS: Yellow InkFire and Explosion Hazard DataFlash Point: Non-flammableAutoignition Point: N/D*Flammability Limits, LEL, UEL: N/A*Extinguishing Med

71IndexAA4label sheets... 50paper ... 48transfer media ... 50transparencies ...

72IndexJJams, paper ... 36-39LLabel specifications ... 50LEDserror ... 33, 42low ink ...

73IndexResident typefaces ... 47Resolution... 47Resume/FF button... 32SService information ...

21SetupMake sure you have:➊ Printer➋ Output Shelf➌ Power Cord➍ Color Printhead➎ 4 Ink Cartridges (1 black, 1 cyan, 1 magenta, 1 yellow)➏ Printhead Sto

74Index

3Setup1Getting to Know Your PrinterFront ViewBack ViewControl PanelPrintheadStorage BoxPaper SupportTop CoverOn/off SwitchPrinthead Storage BoxPower C