OKIJET 2500 User’s Guide 2500ugb.
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Safety Instructions .................................................................... 4 Control Panel Buttons and Indicators ..................................... 6 Print Head Care ......................................................................... 9 Replacing/swapping the print head (colour or black-only) ......................................................... 9 Replacing ink cartridges .................................................... 11 Print head storage box ...............................
Safety Instructions English Your Oki printer has been carefully designed to give you years of 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: • Read the setup 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. • Unplug the printer before you clean it.
Do not poke anything into the ventilation slots on the printer; you could get a shock or cause a fire. • Aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook, do not try to service the printer yourself; opening the cover may expose you to shocks or other hazards. • Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined in the handbook since you may cause damage requiring extensive repair work.
Control Panel Buttons and Indicators Power/Reset button The control panel has three buttons and six lights (LEDs) that are used to control and display the condition of the printer. Each button and LED has multiple functions. Press and release the button once to turn the printer ON. The significance of each LED is determined by whether or not the light is lit or if the light is blinking. The function of each of the buttons and LEDs is explained in the following pages.
Cartridge Change/Clean button Cartridge Change: Press and release the Change Cartridge/Clean button. Refer to the label on the inside of the Carriage Cover to change the cartridge. The green Power LED will blink when the printer is processing data. The green Power LED will be ON when the printer is ONLINE and is ready to print. Clean Cartridge: Press and hold the Change Cartridge/ Clean button for 2 seconds and then release. This activates the cleaning cycle.
Error LED Low Ink Indicators The four Low Ink Indicators are OFF when the Colour Print Head is installed and the Ink Cartridges contain ink. Recoverable Error (steady light): Press and release the Resume/FF button. The four Low Ink Indicators are ON when they are low on ink. Purchase a new Ink Cartridge. The Ink Cartridge will soon be empty. Note: When the red Error LED is lit, the printer is in an error status condition. When a recoverable error has occurred, the light will stay lit.
English Print Head Care 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Once the Carriage moves to the centre and stops, move the green Cartridge Lock Lever to the forward position and remove the Print Head. The OKIJET 2500 requires minimal maintenance. The procedures in this section of the manual describe routine Print Head maintenance and cleaning.
4. Reinstall the Print Head by aligning the hole in the Print Head with the green post on the Printer Carriage. Lower the Print Head down gently into position. not stored in the printer or the storage box, premature failure of the Print Head will result. 6. Place the Print Head in the Print Head Storage Box and firmly click shut the box cover. Printhead Storage Box Move the green Cartridge Lock Lever backwards to secure the Colour Print Head. Close the Top Cover. 7.
3. Remove the empty Ink Cartridge from the Colour Print Head. This section explains how to replace an Ink Cartridge without removing the Print Head from the printer. Always use genuine Oki consumables. Some alternatives can cause serious damage and may affect your warranty. 1. Press the Cartridge Change/Clean button on the control panel. Note: Do not remove the Ink Cartridge until you have a replacement cartridge ready to install. 4. 2.
Caution: Do not force fit the Ink Cartridge into the Print Head. Print head storage box 5. Insert the Ink Cartridge into the correct location on the Colour Print Head as shown. The Ink Cartridges and corresponding locations are colour coded and numbered. This Storage Box is designed to protect one Print Head when the other one is installed in the printer. The box will hold either the Colour Print Head or the optional Black Ink Jet Cartridge when not in use.
Caution: Do not touch the uncovered Print Head when removing the Print Head. Ink will get on your hands and the Print Head may become contaminated. Caution: Avoid contact of the Print Head with hands and clothing. The ink cannot be removed easily from these items. Transporting the printer When moving the printer from one location to another, remove the Print Head and place it in the Print Head Storage Box during transit.
Selecting Printer Options 2. Windows™ 3.1: The purpose of this section is to provide information about how to use the options in the OKIJET 2500 Printer Driver. From the Control Panel, open the Printers dialogue box then select the OKIJET 2500 Printer from the Installed Printers list. Click the Setup button. Accessing printer settings Windows 95™: Note: The application may override any options that are selected using the printer driver. Select Start, Settings, then Printers.
Troubleshooting The Spool Manager is a queue for pending print jobs. There are some conditions during which some jobs will not print and will be held in the queue. Clearing paper misfeeds English Spool manager 1. The red Error Light will be lit to indicate a paper jam. 2. Remove all paper from the Paper Tray. 3. Fan the paper and reinstall it in the Paper Tray. Press and release the Resume/FF button to continue the print job. 4.
Clearing paper jams 2. Remove the Paper Output Shelf. 3. Grip the Paper Tray with your fingers and squeeze the green tabs backwards to release the tray. 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. This will free the paper so that you can pull it out. Green Tabs English If the trailing edge is not accessible 1.
Reinstall the Paper Tray: press in on the Feed Plate and insert the tray into the back of the printer, then swing it towards you and press down on the green tabs. 9. Press and release the Resume/FF button to continue the print job. Clear multi-page paper jams Feed Plate Green Tabs 7. Reinstall the Paper Output Shelf. 8. Fan the paper and reinstall it in the Paper Tray.
Problem Solving Printer output does not reflect the options selected Cause: The following charts list some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, contact your local authorized Oki representative. Printer Power LED does not turn on Cause: No power from outlet. Solution: Connect the power cable to a different power outlet.
Cause: Cause: Solution: Press and release the Resume/FF button to continue printing. Printer is not set for local port. Solution: Check the port setting (usually LPT1) for your printer to be sure that it is not being directed either to a remote printer or to print to file. (In Windows 3.1x, double click the Control Panel icon, double click Printer, click Setup, Connect…, Network….
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 manual for information. Print is faint or missing Cause: The paper being used is not one of the recommended types. Solution: Refer to the “Selecting & Ordering Supplies” section of this manual for paper recommendations. Error light flashes Cause: An internal printer fault has occurred. Solution: Switch the printer OFF then ON again.
Paper is not feeding properly Cause: Cause: Paper problem. Solution: Turn the paper over to print on the other side. Cause: Paper jams / multifeeds. Solution: • Print Head out of alignment. Solution: • • • Perform Print Head alignment procedure in the printer driver. (Access via the ‘Printer Services’ button). Switch to High Quality print mode in the printer driver. • • Use new paper. Ensure that paper is loaded properly. Do not over load the Paper Tray.
Low Ink Indicators blinking Cause: Ink Cartridge empty. Poor print quality when printing in High Quality mode. Solution: Replace Ink Cartridge. Cause: Cause: Solution: Replace Ink Cartridge with Oki Ink Cartridge. Solution: In the Printer Setup dialogue box, select Fine Dither under Halftone in the Advanced tab. Cause: Poor print quality when printing on transparencies Wrong brand of Ink Cartridge installed. Ink Cartridge not installed correctly.
Selecting plain paper and media Ordering supplies Most types of paper will work well in your printer, although some variations in paper composition may affect print quality. Most highgrade photocopying papers produce good results. The majority of cotton bond papers also yield excellent results. Paper should be tested fully before large quantities are purchased. To order supplies for your printer contact your local Oki dealer or representative.
Speciality print media Media Recommended Select Print Quality Media Recommended Select Print Quality Plain Paper • HP Bright White C1824A • Xerox Colour Inkjet 100gsm 3R94410 • Xerox Ultra White 90gsm 3R94625 • Xerox Colotech 90gsm 3R93022 • Xerox Excel 80gsm 3R91700 • Xerox Premier 80 gsm 3R91720 • Xerox Publisher 60gsm 3R93546 Normal or High Quality Ink Jet Transparencies (4.
English Technical Data Printing system The OKIJET 2500 printer accepts 2 different print heads; a 128 jet black only, and a 120 jet segmented four Colour Print Head. The system uses a scanning carriage in conjunction with a precision paper advance mechanism to position the paper prior to being marked by the ink jet. Each of the jets is constructed with a heater, a supply of ink in the jet and an opening where the ink is expelled.
Printer Specifications Product type Colour thermal ink jet printer Print speed Monochrome Colour Up to 5 ppm (draft mode) Up to 2.5 ppm (draft mode) Resolution Black Colour 600 x 600 dpi (plain paper) 1200 x 600 dpi (photo quality glossy paper) 600 x 600 dpi (plain paper) Cartridge type Semi-permanent print head with expected life of 3,000 prints.
HP PC-8, HP ROMAN-8, PC-8 Dan/ Nor (ISO 21), PC-850, ECMA-94, Latin 1(ISO 8859/1), German (ISO 21), French (ISO 69), Italian (ISO 15), Spain (ISO 17), Swedish Names (ISO 11), Swedish (ISO 10),Norwegian 1 &2 (ISO 60, 61), Portuguese (ISO 16), UK (ISO 4), ANSI ASCII (ISO 6), HP-Legal, ISO IRV (ISO 2), HP-PC-852, Latin 2 & 5 (ISO 8859/2,8859/9), HP-PC-8 Turkish, Cyrillic 3R, Cyrillic Control panel Multinational symbols and graphics Input voltage 110v/220v universal power supply Packaged weight 8kg Print
Printable area Warranty Information Paper Tray (Recommended) Paper Tray (Possible) A 5.0mm 5.0mm B 5.0mm 5.0mm C 5.0mm 5.0mm D 18.0mm 12.7mm A For warranty information for your OKIJET 2500 Ink Jet Printer contact your local Oki Dealer or representative. B English C D 28 2500ugb.
With the original box and packaging: Pack the printer in the original box using the original packing material by reversing the instructions in “Unpacking the printer” in your Setup Guide. Note: Please do not ship the Power Cable, Printer Cable, Printer Driver Disks, User Guide, Print Head, Storage Box or Ink Cartridges unless instructed to do so. Without the original box and packaging Outside box Outside box - 275lb lb test boxbox 275 test 1.
8. Add enough loose fill to completely surround and cover the printer. Note: The loose fill should be compressed to ensure minimal movement. Securely tape and seal the box. English 9. 30 2500ugb.
Remove the Paper Output Shelf and flip up the Envelope Feed Guide. Envelope Feed Guide Printing on Speciality Media Envelopes Envelopes should be loaded with the flap facing the front of the printer (the side to be printed facing the Paper Tray). 3. Place the envelopes against the Feed Guide, then move the Paper Guide Lever over to touch the right edge of the envelopes. 4. Replace the Paper Output Shelf. Note: For best results use short-flap, side-seam envelopes. To load envelopes: 1.
Other media Transparencies, sheets of labels, transfer media, etc., are loaded in the same way as you load paper (side to be printed facing the Paper Tray). English Note: For print media specifications, see ‘Selecting and ordering supplies’ in this manual. 32 2500ugb.
4. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button again. After the printer completes its cycle, turn the printer off. Transportation Precautions 5. Remove all paper from the paper tray and output shelf areas. Disconnect all cables. The OKIJET 2500 is not designed to be a portable printer, but it may be easily moved within your home or building.
11. Press and release the Cartridge Change/Clean button once more to return the printhead to its home position. 5. Remove the colour printhead and install it in the storage box that came with your printer. 12. With your computer switched off, complete the connection to the computer and add paper. 6. Place a moist paper towel in the storage box. Close the lid and place the storage box in a sealed plastic bag. Your printer is now ready for use. 7.
English 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. User’s Guide 2500ugb.
Index C P R W Cartridge Change/Clean Button ............................. 7 Control Panel .......................... 6 buttons ................................ 6 LEDs ................................... 6 Packaging for return ............. 29 Paper ...................................... 23 Paper Jams clearing ............................. 16 Paper Misfeeds clearing ............................. 15 Power LED .............................. 7 Power/Reset Button ................ 6 Print Head replacing ....
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