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2-14 Oki B6100 User Guide Selecting Print Media Print Media Weight, Type, and Size The following table defines print media that you can use in each of the paper sources, and also indicates the feed orientation-long edge feed (LEF) or short edge feed (SEF). If you have concerns about a specific brand or type of media, try samples of the media to determine if the resulting printer performance and print quality meet your expectations. Paper Source Metric Weight Universal Paper Tray (main tray and optional 550 sheet paper feeder) 60 to 216g/m2 Do not use label stock or other special media in the 550 sheet paper tray. Front Tray 60 to 216g/m2 Paper Type and Feed Paper Sizes Direction Accommodated Any paper Width: 98.4mm to 215.9mm 3.87 to 8.5 inches Length: 148.5mm to 355.6mm 5.85 to 14 inches A4 SEF 297 x 210mm 11.7 x 8.27 inches Letter SEF 279.4 x 215.9mm 11 x 8.5 inches Legal 13 inch 330.2 x 215.9mm 13 x 8.5 inches Legal 14 inch 355.6 x 215.9mm 14 x 8.5 inches Executive SEF 266.7 x 184.5mm 10.5 x 7.2 inches A5 SEF 210 x 149mm 8.27 x 5.9 inches B5 SEF 257 x 182mm 10.12 x 7.17 inches Envelopes Transparencies Labels Postcards Standard Paper (LEF and SEF) Other Paper Width: 3.0 to 8.5 inches 76.2mm to 215.9mm Length: 5.0 to 14 inches 127mm to 355.6mm Oct 02

Section	Page
Oki B6100 User Guide	1
Contents	3
Preface	9
About this Manual	10
Scope	10
Overview	10
Printer Orientation	11
Conventions	11
About the Printer	12
Features	12
Available Configuration	13
Chapter 1	15
Getting Started	15
Safety Precautions	16
Handling the Printer	16
Package Contents	17
CD-ROM Contents	17
Printer Location Requirements	18
Printer Weight and Dimensions	18
Space Requirements	18
Environment	19
Parts of the Printer	20
Optional Printer Accessories	23
Paper Path	24
Chapter 2	25
Using the Printer	25
Connecting the Power Cord	26
Turning Power On and Off	27
Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer	28
Parallel Port	29
USB Port	31
Selecting Print Media	35
Paper and Print Media To Avoid	35
Correct Paper Storage	35
Recommended OKI Print Media	36
OKI Bright White Proofing Paper*	36
OKI Premium Envelopes	36
OKI Premium Color Transparencies	36
OKI Premium Card Stock*	36
Print Media Capacities	37
Print Media Weight, Type, and Size	38
Loading the Universal Paper Tray	39
Loading the Front Tray	44
Chapter 3	47
Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus	47
Control Panel Features	49
LCD Display	49
LED Indicators	50
Pushbuttons	51
Navigating the Control Panel Menus	52
Menu Structure	54
Paper Menu	55
Interface Menu	57
PS Menu	59
PCL Menu	60
System Menu	63
Quality Menu	65
Functions Menu	66
Status Menu	67
Chapter 4	69
Maintaining the Printer	69
Replacing Printer Components	71
Replacing the Print Cartridge	71
Cleaning the Printer	74
Cleaning the Exterior	74
Cleaning the Interior	76
Moving the Printer	77
Moving the Printer a Short Distance	77
Moving the Printer a Long Distance	78
Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time	78
Chapter 5	79
Troubleshooting	79
Installation Problems	80
Inoperative Printer	81
No Ready Message	81
Noise, Smoke, or Smell	82
Paper Jams	83
Clearing an E2 Paper Jam	85
Clearing an E3 Paper Jam	88
Clearing an E4 Jam	90
Clearing an E7 Paper Jam	93
Clearing an E6 Paper Jam	96
Print Image Quality Problems	98
Other Print Image Quality Problems	102
Miscellaneous Problems	103
Printer is Inoperative	104
Printer Operates Erratically	105
Printer Makes Unusual Noises	106
Room Lights Dim or Flicker When Printer Starts	107
Printer Interferes with Nearby Radio or Television Reception	108
Warning Messages and Error Messages	109
Warning Messages Table	109
Error Messages Table	110
Printing a Test Page or Configuration Summary	112
Test Page	112
Configuration Summary	113
Chapter 6	115
Using the Duplexer	115
About the Duplexer	116
Major Components of the Duplexer	116
Installing the Duplexer	117
Testing the Duplexer	120
Solving Duplexer Problems	121
Interpreting Duplexer Error Codes	121
Installation Problems	122
Clearing Duplex Paper Jams	123
Correcting Miscellaneous Duplexer Problems	126
Removing the Duplexer	130
Chapter 7	133
Using the 550 Sheet Feeder	133
About the 550 Sheet Feeder	134
Major Components of the 550 Sheet Feeder	135
Installing the 550 Sheet Paper Feeders	136
Installing One Paper Feeder	137
Installing Two Paper Feeders	141
Testing the 550 Sheet Feeder	146
Selecting Print Media	146
Paper and Print Media To Avoid	146
Correct Paper Storage	147
Print Media Weight, Type, and Size	147
Loading Print Media	148
Loading the A4/Letter/Legal Paper Tray	148
Solving 550 Sheet Feeder Problems	152
Interpreting Paper Feeder Error Messages	153
Installation Problems	154
Clearing an E2 Paper Jam	155
Correcting Miscellaneous Paper Feeder Problems	156
Removing the 550 Sheet Feeder	160
Moving the 550 Sheet Feeder	162
Moving the Printer and 550 Sheet Feeder a Short Distance	162
Moving the Printer and 550 Sheet Feeder a Long Distance	162
Chapter 8	163
Using the Envelope Feeder	163
About the Envelope Feeder	164
Installing the Envelope Feeder	165
Testing the Envelope Feeder	169
Selecting Print Media	170
Paper and Print Media To Avoid	170
Correct Paper Storage	171
Print Media Weight, Type, and Size	171
Loading the Envelope Feeder	172
Solving Envelope Feeder Problems	174
Envelopes Become Creased when Printing	175
Interpreting Envelope Feeder Error Messages	177
Correcting Miscellaneous Envelope Feeder Problems	177
Maintaining the Envelope Feeder	181
Cleaning the Exterior of the Envelope Feeder	181
Chapter 9	183
Using the Offset Catch Tray	183
About the Offset Catch Tray	184
Major Components of the Offset Catch Tray	185
Installing the Offset Catch Tray	186
Testing the Offset Catch Tray	191
Solving Offset Catch Tray Problems	192
Interpreting Offset Catch Tray Error Messages	192
Installation Problems	193
Clearing an Offset Catch Tray Paper Jam	194
Correcting Miscellaneous Offset Catch Tray Problems	196
Maintaining the Offset Catch Tray	200
Cleaning the Exterior of the Offset Catch Tray	200
Moving the Offset Catch Tray	201
Moving the Offset Catch Tray a Short Distance	201
Moving the Offset Catch Tray a Long Distance	201
Removing the Offset Catch Tray	202
Appendix A	205
Customer Support and Part Numbers	205
Oki Data on the Internet	206
Service and Support	207
Telephone Support: United States and Canada	207
Service Centers	208
Authorized Service Providers	208
Oki Data Contact Locations	208
Oki Part Numbers	209
Printers	209
Consumables	209