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and referred to in this guide will not affect the drivers and manuals are available from the web site: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com Trademark Information Oki and Oki Data are registered trademarks of Oki trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 3
8 Options 8 Parts of the Printer 9 Front 9 Rear 10 Paper (Print Media 11 General Information 11 Driver Settings 12 Paper, US Bond 18 in the driver 34 Paper Size, Feed, and Exit 37 Tray 1 39 Tray 2 42 Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) [Manual Feed 45 a Toner Cartridge 71 C8800 User's Guide 3 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 4
Rollers 121 Options 121 Specifications 122 Troubleshooting 124 General Information 124 Display Panel Messages 125 Paper Jams 128 Print Quality Problems 142 USB Problems 146 Application error 148 General Protection Fault 148 Paper Size Change Request 149 Printer does not go online 149 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 5
Printer Features 163 Overview Print Resolution 279 Save as File 284 Scale to page 289 Toner Saving 290 Watermarks 294 Utilities 303 Overview 303 Accessing 304 Descriptions (LPR 329 Display Language Utility 331 Network Printer Status Utility 332 Network Setup Utility 335 PS Gamma Adjuster - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 6
Need Help? Visit our Website For personalized, web-based support on the products you own, including the latest, up-to-the-minute information, visit your personal solutions center my.okidata.com C8800 User's Guide 6 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 7
message appears like this. An important message provides supplemental information which can prevent potential problems. CAUTION! A caution appears like this. A caution provides additional information which, information which, if ignored, may result in a risk of personal injury. C8800 User's Guide 7 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 8
Introduction Your new printer is designed with advanced features to give you clear, vibrant color printing and crisp black and white pages at high speed on a range print jobs, and store print jobs for later use • Second Paper Tray: see page 120 capacity 530 sheets 20-lb. paper C8800 User's Guide 8 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 9
Parts of the Printer Front Printer Front-Right.eps 1 8 7 2 7 6 5 4 3 9 1. Output Stacker, face down Used for feeding transparencies, heavier paper stocks, envelopes and other special media. Also for manual feeding of single sheets when required. 5. On/Off Switch 6. Front cover release lever - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 10
Rear Printer Rear-Right Tray Open.eps 4 the rear paper stacker is folded down, paper exits the printer through the rear of the printer and is stacked face up. This is used for the Multi-Purpose Tray, the paper path through the printer is essentially straight. This avoids bending the print media - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 11
three characteristics about any paper (print media) you want to use with your printer: • Type • Weight • Size The type, weight, and size of the : • which paper feed tray can be used Choices are multipurpose tray (MP Tray/manual feed) or Trays 1 - 2 • which paper exit path can be used Choices Guide 11 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 12
give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. The default printer menu setting is Medium. Choices are: Printer Setting, Light, Medium, Heavy, Ultra Heavy, Labels1, Labels2, Transparency, Glossy, User Type 1, User Type 2, User Type 3, User Type 4, and User Type 5. C8800 User's Guide 12 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 13
Choices Choices are: Printer Setting, Light, Medium, Heavy, Ultra Heavy, Labels1, Labels2, Transparency, Glossy, User 124-203 g/m2) 68-113 lb. Index If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. Labels1 For labels 0.1 to 0.169 mm thick. Labels2 For labels - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 14
Actual Weight, Paper Tray, Duplex Option, and Paper Exit Driver Setting Actual Weight Feed Tray Duplexer? Exit Tray Light Medium Face Up Stacker c. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. d. 47 lb. (177 g/m²) maximum for Tray 2 C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 15
the face up (straight through) paper feed path. For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended. • Paper is stacked in reverse order. • Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity depends on paper weight. F9_15.eps C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 16
• the fuser roller may be damaged. 2. If the settings in the printer differ from those selected on your computer, the printer does not print. An error message displays. 3. The following printer settings are given as a guide only. Some software applications require the paper feed, size and media - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 17
printer differ from those selected on your computer, the printer does not print. An error message displays. 3. The following printer settings are given as a guide the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. 4. At Media Weight, make your selection. See "Driver Settings" on page 12. See " - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 18
driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. The best performance is obtained when using paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers. Suitable types include: • Hammermill® Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US Bond (90 g/m²) • Xerox® 4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²) • Oki - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 19
on recommended papers for your printer. • Paper should be stored duplex option. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. • Avoid: - paper or thermal transfer paper. Driver Settings To select a paper type in the driver, see: Windows: page 16 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 20
driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. The best performance is obtained when using paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers. Suitable types include: • Hammermill® Laser Printer Radiant White, 24 lb. US Bond (90 g/m²) • Xerox® 4024, 20 lb.US Bond (75 g/m²) • Oki - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 21
on recommended papers for your printer. • Paper should be stored duplex option. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. • Avoid: - paper or thermal transfer paper. Driver Settings To select a paper type in the driver, see: Windows: page 16 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 22
These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. When using heavily laid or . If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 23
okiprintingsolutions.com for the latest information on recommended papers for your printer. • Paper should be stored flat, away from moisture, of the duplex option. If the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. • Avoid: - Damp, damaged User's Guide 23 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 24
Driver Settings To select a paper type in the driver, see: Windows: page 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17 Loading Trays 1 and 2 Long edge feed Face down, top toward the back of the printer. Letr_lef.jpg Short edge feed face down, top to the right ltrhd_se.jpg C8800 User's Guide 24 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 25
Loading Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed) Long edge feed Face up, top to the back of the printer manl_le.jpg Short edge feed Face up, top to the left manl_se.jp C8800 User's Guide 25 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 26
the printer face-up (straight through, rear exit). Recommendations CAUTION! Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second. Envelopes.jpg 1. Use only recommended envelopes. Oki 52206301 and 52206302 For more information, see "Print Media, Oki" in your Handy Reference Guide or - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 27
a paper type in the driver, see: Windows: page 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17 Loading Trays 1 - 2 Envelopes cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2. Multi-purpose Tray (Manual Feed) Face up (flap side down), top edge to the left, and short edge into the printer. Fig1_008_env.eps Paper Exit If - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 28
• Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity depends on paper weight. F9_15.eps C8800 User's Guide 28 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 29
manual feed) tray. Labels can only exit the printer face-up (straight through, rear exit). Avery 5161 White Laser Labels (letter size) work well with your printer not be exposed to any part of the printer. Driver Settings To select a paper type in the driver, see: Windows: page 16 Macintosh OS 10 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 30
the face up (straight through) paper feed path. For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended. • Paper is stacked in reverse order. • Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity depends on paper weight. F9_15.eps C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 31
laser printers and photocopiers. 2. Only use recommended transparencies Oki 52205701 3M Driver Settings To select a paper type in the driver, see: Windows: page 16 Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3: page 17 Loading Trays 1 - 2 Transparencies cannot be fed from paper trays 1 - 2. Multi-purpose Tray (Manual - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 32
the face up (straight through) paper feed path. For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended. • Paper is stacked in reverse order. • Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity depends on paper weight. F9_15.eps C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 33
to a paper tray (Auto Select) • if a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same type of paper interact. For more information, see "Paper Size, Feed, and Exit" on page 37. C8800 User's Guide 33 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 34
Select in the driver Windows PostScript 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. media in the Multi Purpose Tray. Select the Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job. 7. Change any other settings as desired. 8. Click - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 35
file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Setup tab. 6. Under Source, the media in the Multi Purpose Tray. Select the Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job. 7. Change any other settings as desired. 8. Click OK. - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 36
drop-down list below Presets. Select Paper Source. 4. Make your selection. Auto The printer automatically selects the paper tray. Multi Purpose Tray / Tray1 / Tray 2 Tray 2 appears Multi Purpose Tray here (in the driver) when printing the job. 5. Change any other settings as desired. 6. Click Print. - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 37
Stacker) when you are printing paper heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/ m2). c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides) C8800 User's Guide 37 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 38
Range = 28 to 34 lb. US Bond (105 to 128 g/m2) - Path = Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) only - Feed one sheet at a time. C8800 User's Guide 38 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 39
standard sizes, standard weights. If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same " on page 40. Choose in the driver See Paper Trays, "Select in the driver" on page 34. C8800 User's Guide 39 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 40
Duplexing Restrictions Important! You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric You cannot duplex • labels • envelopes • transparencies • paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric C8800 User's Guide 40 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 41
Stacker) when you are printing paper heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/ m2). c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides) C8800 User's Guide 41 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 42
standard sizes, standard weights. If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer can automatically switch to another paper tray (MP Tray, optional Tray 2) loaded with the same " on page 43. Choose in the driver See Paper Trays, "Select in the driver" on page 34. C8800 User's Guide 42 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 43
Duplexing Restrictions Important! You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric You cannot duplex • labels • envelopes • transparencies • paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric C8800 User's Guide 43 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 44
Stacker) when you are printing paper heavier than 47 lb. US Bond (98 lb. Index, 177 g/ m2). c. S = Simplex; D = Duplex (printing on both sides) C8800 User's Guide 44 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 45
manual feed tray. Use the Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) for printing card stock, labels, envelopes and transparencies. If a paper tray (Tray 1) runs out of paper, your printer Restrictions" on page 46. Choose in the driver See Paper Trays, "Select in the driver" on page 34. C8800 User's Guide 45 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 46
Duplexing Restrictions Important! You can duplex • paper • paper weights up to 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric You cannot duplex • labels • envelopes • transparencies • paper weights above 28 lb. US Bond 58 lb. Index 105 g/m2 metric C8800 User's Guide 46 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 47
Range = 28 to 34 lb. US Bond (105 to 128 g/m2) - Path = Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker) only - Feed one sheet at a time. C8800 User's Guide 47 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 48
Auto Tray Select General Information Your printer can automatically match the printer job's paper size to a paper tray (1-5 and Manual Feed [Multipurpose Tray]). NOTE: The Paper Size for Manual Feed (Multipurpose Tray) must be set through the operator panel for Auto Tray Select to work. For more - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 49
Information" on page 48. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Layout tab. 6. Next: Windows 98 / Me : On Settings, next to Change any other settings as desired. 11. Click OK. 12. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 49 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 50
For more information, see "General Information" on page 48. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. On Setup, under Media, beside Source, click Automatically Select. 6. Change any other settings as desired. 7. Click OK. 8. The main - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 51
page 48. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. On the Paper Feed panel, select All Pages. 4. Select Automatic Selection. C8800 User's Guide 51 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 52
override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. For more information, Printer Menu: see page 53 Windows, PostScript: see page 54 Windows, PCL: see page 55 Macintosh OS 9.x: see page 56 Macintosh OS 10.1 & 10.2: see page 56 Macintosh OS 10.3: see page 56 C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 53
Printer Menu This function is enabled in the Print Menu. The factory default is ON. To change the setting: OP panel.eps Ready the desired setting (ON or OFF). 6. Press ENTER to select the new setting. 7. Press ON LINE to exit the menu and return the printer to standby. C8800 User's Guide 53 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 54
Layout tab. 6. Click Advanced. 7. Under Document Options, Printer Features, next to Tray Switch, select ON. 8. Change any other settings as desired. 9. Click OK. 10. The main Print screen appears. 11. Change any other settings as desired. 12. Click OK. 13. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 54 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 55
General Information" on page 52. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Setup tab. 6. Click Paper Feed Options. 7. Click in the box next to Media as desired. 15. Click OK. 16. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 55 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 56
information, see "General Information" on page 52. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. 4. At Auto tray switch, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 57
Paper Size Check General Information If Paper Size Check is turned on (enabled), the printer checks whether the size paper loaded in the selected tray matches that required for the document being printed. For more information, Windows, PostScript: see page - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 58
to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Layout tab. 6. Click Advanced. 7. Under Document Options, Printer Features, click Media Check. 8. Change any other settings as settings as desired. 15. Click OK. 16. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 58 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 59
Windows PCL 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Setup tab. 6. Click Paper Feed Options. 7. Click in the box next to 14. Change any other settings as desired. 15. Click OK. 16. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 59 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 60
Macintosh 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Printer Option. 4. Make your selection for Paper size check. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 61
. US Bond 98 lb. Index, 176 g/m² metric • Print Sequence Pages are printed in reading order Page 1 first; last page on top, facing down C8800 User's Guide 61 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 62
Open the face up stacker at the rear of the printer and pull out the tray extension. When the face up stacker is open, paper exits via this path, regardless of driver settings. • Capacity up to 100 sheets of standard paper US Bond (98 lb. Index, 176 g/m² metric). 54 lb. US Bond C8800 User's Guide 62 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 63
113 lb. Index 203 g/m² metric • Print Sequence Papers are printed face up. For multi-page documents, Select "Reverse print order" in your application Print dialog box (Click File → Print → Options). This puts the printed stack in the correct order. C8800 User's Guide 63 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 64
Duplex Unit General Information The Duplex Unit enables your printer to print on both sides of the page. See "Duplex Printing" on page 256. C8800 User's Guide 64 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 65
tray, you can pull out the 2nd (lower) tray and reload it while the printer is printing. • If you are printing from the 2nd (lower) tray, do not while printing. This will cause a paper jam. 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. paper tray out.eps 2. Fan the paper to be loaded at the edges (1) - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 66
paper print side down, long edge feed (1) up to mark (a). Letterhead: print side down, top edge to the right side of the printer. 4. Make sure the rear stopper and paper guides (2) are snug against the paper. For A6 paper, remove and re-install in the A6 position. 5. Gently close the paper tray - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 67
• Do not pull the paper tray out during printing (except as described above for the 2nd tray). • Close the paper tray gently. C8800 User's Guide 67 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 68
Multi-purpose Tray MP Tray/Manual Feed) Note: The MP Tray will take • a stack of media about 3/8'' (10 mm) high • about 100 sheets • about 10 envelopes • about 50 3/8'' (10 mm) media stack height. 1. Open the MP Tray. F9_13.eps 2. Press down on the loading platform. F9_11.eps C8800 User's Guide 68 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 69
3. Load the print media. Adjust the guides to the size media being used. Letterhead Single-sided printing load with pre-printed side up and the top edge into the printer. Double-sided printing (duplex) load with pre-printed side down and top edge away from the printer (duplex unit must be installed - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 70
Consumables and Replacement Supplies Life Expectancy See "Specifications" on page 122. Part Numbers See "Part Numbers" on page 121. C8800 User's Guide 70 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 71
open the printer's top cover (2). Fig1_001.eps 2 1 WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. 2. Note the positions of the four cartridges: Cyan (1), Magenta (2), Yellow (3), Black (4). ID Order.eps 1 2 3 4 C8800 User's Guide 71 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 72
to be replaced towards the front of the printer. Shown: replacement of the black toner cartridge Toner Release in Situ.eps 1 4. Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge. Then, pull the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end. Remove the toner cartridge. Discard it in accordance with your - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 73
tape from the underside of the cartridge. Tape.eps CAUTION! Do not touch the toner release lever until the toner cartridge is installed in the image drum. If you do, it will open the toner release slot and spill toner. 7. Hold the cartridge by its top center with the colored release lever to the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 74
end of the cartridge into the image drum unit. Press it firmly down in place. Then, push the colored lock lever back to open the toner slot and lock it in place. Toner Close in Situ.eps 1 Important! The lever should move easily. If it does not, STOP! Push down on the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 75
To avoid toner spillage, DO NOT open the toner release lever until the toner cartridge is firmly seated in the image drum. 9. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED. LED head clean.eps 10. Close and latch the top cover. C8800 User's Guide 75 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 76
you replace the image drum. The life expectancy of the cartridge will be reduced as the toner charges the new drum. 1. Press the cover release (1) and fully open the top cover (2). Fig1_001.eps 2 1 WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 77
with its toner cartridge, out of the printer. Discard it in accordance with your local regulations. ID Lift Out.eps CAUTION! Image drum handling The image drum contains toner. To avoid spilling toner, be remove the silica gel pack. 9. Place the image drum in the printer. C8800 User's Guide 77 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 78
10. Remove the orange drum seal. 11. Install the new toner cartridge in the image drum. See "Install a Toner Cartridge" on page 73. 12. Use the provided LED lens cleaner. Gently wipe the LED. LED head clean.eps 13. Close and latch the top cover. C8800 User's Guide 78 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 79
. Handle the fuser with extreme care. Hold it only by its handle, which is only mildly warm to the touch. If in doubt, switch the printer off. Wait at least 10 minutes for the fuser to cool before opening the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 80
(1). 3. Pull the blue fuser lock lever (2) towards the front of the printer. 4. Hold the fuser by its handle. Lift the fuser out of the printer. If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface which will on the left. Lower the fuser into the printer. Fuser Alone.eps 2 C8800 User's Guide 80 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 81
8. Push the blue retaining lever (2) toward the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place. Fuser Lock.eps C 2 M Y K 9. Close and latch the top cover. C8800 User's Guide 81 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 82
cover release and open the top cover fully. Fig1_001.eps 2 1 WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is HOT. This area is clearly labelled. Do not Lift each of the image drum units out of the printer. Place them on a flat surface in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 83
be out of the printer for longer than 5 minutes printer. 7. Unpack the new belt unit. Hold it with the blue handle toward the front of the printer . 8. Place the drive gear at the back of the belt unit in the gear at the right rear corner of the printer. Lower the belt unit into the printer - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 84
10. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer (1 = Cyan, 2 = Magenta, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black). It is essential that they go back in the correct order! See Step 2. 11. Close and latch the top cover. C8800 User's Guide 84 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 85
settings in the printer driver. However, several of the driver settings can be left at "Printer Setting," which will then default to the settings entered in these printer menus Print a PRINT MENU MAP Execute 3. Press ENTER. 4. The Menu Map prints. The printer goes back on line. C8800 User's Guide 85 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 86
the display. Note: The menus and their various listings vary depending on which options you have installed on your printer. 3. Press ENTER to enter the menu. 4. Use +/ - to move up and down through the items in a different menu, press BACK again, then follow steps 2 through 7. C8800 User's Guide 86 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 87
Example: Power Save Time To change the time interval for the printer to wait before going into Power Save mode (default setting is 60 MIN): 1. Press + to enter the menu MIN * 7. Press ON LINE to engage the new setting and to exit the menu. The printer returns to standby mode. C8800 User's Guide 87 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 88
Reset to Factory Defaults Note: ... = keep pressing the button repeatedly until you see the display indicated. To reset the printer menu to its original default settings: 1. Press + to enter the Menu mode. 2. Press + ... MAINTENANCE MENU 3. Press ENTER. MENU RESET Execute 4. Press ENTER. 5. The - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 89
page 109 • USB: see page 110 • Network: see page 111 • Maintenance: see page 113 • Usage: see page 114 • Job Log: see page 115 C8800 User's Guide 89 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 90
. These will be stored using either the secure printing feature or the proof and print feature. Please refer to these features elsewhere in this manual for instructions on how to use. You will be prompted for your password or personal identification number (PIN). The +/- keys are used to enter each - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 91
Network configuration information. Prints a list of overlays, macros, fonts and other files stored on the printer's hard disk drive (if installed). Prints complete list of all internal PCL fonts plus those stored and warnings experienced. Prints a list of stored color profiles. C8800 User's Guide 91 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 92
drive is installed. This item should always be selected before switching the printer off, to ensure that no hard disk data is lost. Item SHUTDOWN START Settings EXECUTE Explanation Performs controlled shutdown of the printer, ensuring that all files on the internal hard disk are closed before - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 93
loaded. Determines whether the printer check the size of paper loaded matches that required for the document sent to print. Sets the default resolution for printing (dots per inch). 600x1200DPI uses more memory and requires more time to process, but prints at a higher quality. C8800 User's Guide 93 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 94
xx = 60 (Letter) Reduces the amount of toner used for imaging. Toner saving gives lighter prints but is more economical. If the first page of a print job is black and white, the printer runs at 32ppm (pages per minute). When a A4 portrait is 65. The default for Letter is 60. C8800 User's Guide 94 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 95
not the same as the physical paper size, which is always slightly larger. For dimensions of physical page sizes, see "Paper Recommendations" section in this guide. 64~210~297 mm xx~11.0~xx inches 105~297~1200 mm C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 96
lower fusing temperature to ensure that its ink does not offset. LIGHT 17~19 lb. 64~74g/m² Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in this tray. MEDIUM 20~24 lb. 75~90g/m² HEAVY 24~28 For CUSTOM setting see X-DIMENSION and YDIMENSION later in this table. C8800 User's Guide 96 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 97
loaded in this tray (if installed). (see notes above for tray 1). Adjusts the printer for the weight of paper stock loaded in this tray (if installed). Specifies the legal purpose tray so that the printer can adjust its internal parameters to better accommodate the selected type of media. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 98
fed from the multi purpose tray. UNIT OF MEASURE ULTRA HEAVY 32~53 lb. 121~200 g/m² MILLIMETER INCH Selects the unit of measure. C8800 User's Guide 98 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 99
printer adjusted at power on, when a new image drum or toner cartridge is installed, and at intervals of 100, 300 and and will take up to 55 seconds. If set to manual, this adjustment will only be performed when initiated by the , yellow and black). Normal setting is 0. C8800 User's Guide 99 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 100
a range of industry standard color swatches. When enabled, black areas are produced using 100% C, M, and Y instead of black. This results in a glossier finish. C8800 User's Guide 100 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 101
printer automatically switches into power saving mode printer operating and ready to receive data. When a job is sent the printer data format for parallel port. Selects PostScript data format for USB port. Selects PostScript data format for network port. CLRABLE WARNING ONLINE JOB AUTO CONTINUE MANUAL - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 102
Specifies how many seconds the printer will wait when received data pauses before forcing a page eject. In PostScript Emulation mode the job will be cancelled if timeout occurs. Specifies whether the printer should continue printing even after a low toner condition is detected. Specifies whether - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 103
This menu controls settings effective when the printer is operating in PCL emulation mode. Notes set. If the font source and number are changed to one which does not support the selected symbol set, this must be changed to an available symbol set NORMAL is PCL compatible. C8800 User's Guide 103 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 104
ItemS TRUE BLACK PEN WIDTH ADJUST TRAY ID# Settings OFF / ON ON/OFF 1~4~59 5 Tray 2 4 MP TRAY Explanation Selects whether black image data is printed using black toner (ON) or 100% CMY (OFF). (Valid in PCL emulation mode only.) C8800 User's Guide 104 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 105
PPR Emulation Menu This menu controls settings effective when the printer is operating in PPR emulation mode. Notes: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Settings with a dagger (†) only the length of paper. Specifies the distance of print from the top edge of the paper. C8800 User's Guide 105 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 106
Mode On, Off Explanation Specifies the distance of print from the left hand edge of the paper. Sets the printing mode that can fit print data, equivalent to 11 inches (66 lines), in the LETTER-size printable area. Sets the height of a character. SAME: Regardless of CPI, same height DIFF: As - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 107
FX emulation This menu controls settings effective when the printer is operating in FX emulation mode. Notes: Factory default settings are shown in bold of the paper. Sets the printing mode that can fit print data, equivalent to 11 inches (66 lines), in the LETTER-size printable area. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 108
Item TEXT HEIGHT Settings Same; Diff Cont Paper Mode On, Off Explanation Sets the height of a character. SAME: Regardless of CPI, same height. DIFF: As CPI, character heights vary. C8800 User's Guide 108 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 109
Parallel Menu This menu controls the operation of the printer's Parallel data interface. Notes: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Settings with a dagger (†) only appear the parallel port. ENABLE/DISABLE the bi-directional capability of the parallel interface. C8800 User's Guide 109 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 110
USB menu This menu controls the operation of the printer's USB data interface. Notes: When you have changed any settings in the USB MENU, turn the printer OFF, then ON again. Factory default settings are shown in bold. is used to identify the USB device connected to your PC. C8800 User's Guide 110 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 111
This menu controls the operation of the printer's 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX network interface. the Ethernet MAC layer frame type. AUTO / MANUAL Specifies whether IP address allocation is automatic (DHCP) or manually assigned. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Current assigned IP address . C8800 User's Guide 111 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 112
Item Settings TELNET ENABLE / DISABLE FTP ENABLE / DISABLE SNMP ENABLE / DISABLE Network Scale NORMAL Hub Link Setting Auto Negotiate Explanation Enables or disables Telnet config. facility. Enables or disables communication via FTP. C8800 User's Guide 112 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 113
Maintenance Menu This menu provides access to various printer maintenance functions. Notes: Factory default settings are shown in bold. Settings with a dagger (†) only appear when above but for mono printing on transparencies. As above but for color printing on transparencies. C8800 User's Guide 113 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 114
for information only, and provides an indication of total usage of the printer and the expected life left in its consumable items. This is particularly LIFE REMAINING Percentage of fuser life remaining. K TONER C TONER M TONER Y TONER Cartridge size and current toner level. C8800 User's Guide 114 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 115
with a dagger (†) only appear when the appropriate option is installed. Item JOB LOG SETTING ENABLE/ DISABLE Explanation Prints a list of jobs carried out on this printer. (Note: You will be prompted for the Administrator password to enter/ change this menu item). C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 116
Options The following options are available for your printer: • Additional memory (RAM) (see page 117) • Hard Disk Drive (see page 119) • Duplex Unit (see page 118) • Second Paper Tray (see page 120) Instructions for installing these options are found in the packaging with the option. Part Numbers - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 117
Memory (RAM c53_82_ram.jpg The basic printer comes equipped with 256 MB of main memory. This can be upgraded with an additional memory board containing • 256 MB, increasing the memory to 512 MB or • 512 MB, increasing the memory to 768 MB. See "Part Numbers" on page 121. C8800 User's Guide 117 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 118
Duplex Unit c53_56_duplexer.jpg The Duplex Unit enables your printer to print on both sides of the page. See "Duplex Printing" on page 256. See "Part Numbers" on page 121. C8800 User's Guide 118 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 119
Hard Disk Drive Fig1_045.eps The hard disk drive enables • spooled printing • verified printing See "Part Numbers" on page 121. C8800 User's Guide 119 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 120
Second Paper Tray c53_43_opttray2.jpg The second paper tray takes: • Up to 530 sheets of 20-lb. paper. • All the same size media as Tray 1 except A6. • Paper weight range 16 to 57 lbs. (60 to 203 g/m2). See "Part Numbers" on page 121. C8800 User's Guide 120 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 121
Part Numbers Toner Black 43487736 Cyan 43487735 Magenta 43487734 Yellow 43487733 Image Drum Black 43449025 Cyan 43449026 Magenta 43449027 Yellow Additional Memory (RAM) 512 MB . . . . 70051701 Duplex Unit 43226004 Hard Disk Drive 70054201 Second Paper Tray 43231806 C8800 User's Guide 121 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 122
105 g/m²) Paper output Top Exit (Face Down Stacker): 250 sheets 21-lb. 80 g/m² paper Rear Exit (Face Up Stacker): 100 sheets 21-lb. 80 g/m² Printer life 600,000 pages or 5 years, whichever comes first Duty cycle Maximum: 75,000 pages per month at 5% coverage (equivalent to an average business - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 123
Item Toner life Image drum life Belt life Fuser life Specification Approximately 6,000 pages at 5% coverage 20,000 pages at 3 pages per job 60,000 letter-size pages 60,000 letter-size pages C8800 User's Guide 123 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 124
information to help you deal with problems that may arise when using the printer. Troubleshooting is divided into the following sections: • "Display Panel Messages" see page 125 • "Paper Jams" see page 128 • "Print Quality Problems" see page 142 • "USB Problems" see page 146 • "Application error - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 125
to Do Flashes across the second line of the display: the indicated color toner (*) is missing from the printer. Open the top cover and make sure the indicated toner is there and properly seated in the printer: C = Cyan, Y = Yellow, M = Magenta, K = Black. The document size is too large for the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 126
of the display to indicate that consumable xxx (e.g., belt, fuser, toner, image drum) is nearing end of life. Make sure you printer off, then turn it back on. If the message still appears, check with your network administrator. PRESS ONLINE SW INVALID DATA The printer has received invalid data - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 127
Meaning What to Do The indicated toner needs replacement. Replace the indicated toner: 410: Y = Yellow 411 printer then turning it back on. If this does not remedy the problem, write down the message including the error number "nnn," then call your authorized Oki Data Service Dealer for service - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 128
message tells you where the first sheet is jammed. All jammed sheets must be removed in order to restore the printer to normal operation. Once you clear a jam and close the cover, you may see a new jam message see page 139 • Jam 391: see page 140 • Jam 392: see page 140 C8800 User's Guide 128 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 129
" on page 122. Remove the creased/wrinkled paper from the feed tray. Adjust tray or manual feed guides. Correct paper feed selection in the Properties Setup tab in the printer driver. Jam is cleared, but printer does not print. Possible cause Remedy The top cover has not remained open until all - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 130
Jam 370, 373 and 383 OPEN DUPLEX COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 370, 373, 383 Jams 3a.eps b a b 1. Press the duplex cover release (a). Open the duplexer cover (b). 2. Remove any jammed sheets. 3. Close the duplex unit cover. C8800 User's Guide 130 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 131
Jam 371 OPEN DUPLEX COVER 371: Paper Jam 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Pull out the duplexer. Duplex remove.eps 3. Pull the duplexer lid to unlock it. c53_97_jam371b.jpg C8800 User's Guide 131 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 132
4. Open the lid. Remove the jammed sheet. c53_98_jam371c.jpg 5. Close the lid. Push it back to lock it in place. c53_97_jam371b.jpg 6. Push the duplexer back into the printer. Duplex Install.eps 7. Turn on the printer. C8800 User's Guide 132 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 133
Jam 372 and 380 OPEN FRONT COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 372 or 380. Jams 4.eps 1. Lift the front cover release. 2. Pull open the front cover. 3. Remove any jammed sheets. 4. Close the front cover. C8800 User's Guide 133 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 134
TOP COVER 381: Paper Jam 1. Press the cover release (1). Fully open the printer's top cover (2). Fig1_001.eps 2 1 2. Note the positions of the four order! ID Order.eps 1 2 3 4 WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser is hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch it. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 135
3. Lift each of the image drum/toner cartridge units out of the printer. Place them on a flat surface in a safe normal room light for more than 5 minutes. • If the image drum must be out of the printer for longer than 5 minutes, place the image drum inside a black plastic bag or carefully place it - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 136
sheets from the belt. This may damage the belt surface. Warning! If the printer has been printing, the fuser will be HOT! 5. If the sheet is well pressure release lever. 6. Place the four image drums/toner cartridges back in the printer. Be sure to place them in the proper sequence See Step 2. - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 137
Jam 382 OPEN TOP COVER 382: Paper Jam 1. Press the cover release (1). Fully open the printer's top cover (2). Fig1_001.eps 2 1 2. Gently pull the sheet out. • If the sheet does not come out easily, go to the next step. • If the sheet - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 138
pulling the sheet out. Then let go of the fuser pressure release lever. c53_91_jam382_3.jpg 5. Close the rear exit. 6. Close the top cover. C8800 User's Guide 138 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 139
Jam 390 CHECK MP TRAY 390: Paper Jam Jams 4.eps Sheet has just entered the printer (1) Gently pull the sheet out of the printer. Sheet can't easily be pulled out from the front (2) 1. Lift the front cover release. Pull open the front cover. 2. Remove any jammed sheets. 3. Close the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 140
Jam 391 and 392 OPEN FRONT COVER nnn: PAPER JAM nnn = 391 or 392 Jams 5.eps 391 1. Pull out the appropriate tray. 391 = Tray 1 392 = Optional Tray 2. 2. Remove any sheet jammed as it exited the tray. C8800 User's Guide 140 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 141
Jams 4.eps 3. Open the front cover. 4. Remove any jammed sheets. 5. Close the front cover. C8800 User's Guide 141 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 142
Problems Blurred print (letter edges) Possible cause LED is dirty. Cannot print desired color because toner is low. Remedy Clean LED with lens cleaner or soft tissue. Replace toner cartridge. See "Replace a Toner more of the toner cartridges is toner cartridge is fully seated and that each toner - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 143
is low. The paper is moist. Paper is unsuitable for printer. Remedy Reinstall the toner cartridge. See "Replace a Toner Cartridge" on page 71. Change toner cartridge. See "Replace a Toner Cartridge" on page 71. Store paper within specified temperature and humidity levels. See "Specifications" on - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 144
. See "Replace the Fuser" on page 79. The image drum Remove the image drum from the printer and store it in a dark has been exposed place for several hours. If this does not work Clean LED head with lens cleaner or soft tissue. Change toner cartridge. Change image drum. C8800 User's Guide 144 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 145
paper. See "Paper (Print Media)" on page 11. Toner is low. Replace toner cartridge. See "Replace a Toner Cartridge" on page 71. Toner rubs off when you rub the printed surface. Possible cause the Ultra Heavy setting does not give proper toner fusion, you can try the Label settings. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 146
Problems Cannot configure for USB connection NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 95 may not support . faulty. A USB hub is being used. The printer cannot be used with a USB hub. Connect the printer and computer directly. The USB cable is installed in Make - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 147
the printer interface cable is connected. Printer is not selected in Select the printer or set to default printer. the printer driver. Incorrect printer driver Delete this printer driver and install correct printer is being used. driver from the CD supplied with your printer. C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 148
number of applications running. Close all other applications. Print file is corrupted. Correct or recreate the file. Memory is insufficient Increase computer's memory. for application. Printer driver is Correctly configure printer driver. incorrectly configured. C8800 User's Guide 148 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 149
disconnect the power cable. Reconnect the power cable and switch the printer on. If this does not clear the fault, call for service. Printer makes a strange noise Possible cause Remedy The printer is not horizontal. Place the printer on a stable, level surface. There are scraps of paper or - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 150
. Wait until this data is processed. Printing cancels Possible cause Remedy The printer interface cable Replace the printer interface cable. is faulty. The time out setting is too Reset time out in the menu to a higher value (SYS short. CONFIG MENU → WAIT TIMEOUT). C8800 User's Guide 150 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 151
the problem. Printing is slow Possible cause Remedy Print processing is carried out by the computer. Print resolution is set high. Data is too complex. Use a computer with a faster processor. Set lower print resolution in the printer driver Job Options tab. Simplify data. C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 152
override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Install Windows and Macintosh See your printed Setup Guide for information on installing printer drivers. The CD(s) supplied with your printer contain: Drivers Color Utilities Network Utilities Manuals C8800 User's Guide 152 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 153
plan to print parts of this manual, choose the PostScript driver. Otherwise, the line art graphics print at low resolution. The print quality may not be satisfactory. If neither driver seems to cover all your needs, you should install both drivers. Select the same printer port (LPT1 or Network Port - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 154
and apply the changes to all print jobs, 1. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Printers and Faxes for XP). 2. Right click on your printer. 3. Proceed with changing the driver settings. 4. Click OK until you return to the main Printers screen. 5. Close the screen. 6. Your changes are now the default - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 155
There are two ways to save your changes to the settings in the printer driver. 1. You can make changes to the driver settings and save them as the new default settings. or 2. You can make changes to the driver settings and save them under a named driver. This allows you to set up and save the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 156
driver. PCL 1. Next: Windows XP: Click Start → Settings → Control Panel → Printer and Other Hardware → Printers & Faxes. Windows Me/NT/XP/98/2000: Click Start → Settings → Printer. 2. Next: Windows XP: Right click OKI driver. To do this, select Form Information is Kept. 7. Click OK. 8. Under Driver - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 157
drivers. Before making changes to driver settings, always check to see if a Named Driver is being used. To do this: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer Named Driver. proceed with your changes and save them under a new Named Driver. C8800 User's Guide 157 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 158
Restore Default Driver Settings Windows Single Print Jobs When working in the drivers, many of the screens have a Default button. Click Default to restore the driver settings to the factory defaults. C8800 User's Guide 158 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 159
Macintosh General Information Summary Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 The "Summary" lists all the printer settings currently made for your print job. See "Summary" on page 160. Presets Macintosh OS paper, labels, envelopes and transparencies. See "Paper Handling" on page 161. C8800 User's Guide 159 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 160
The "Summary" lists all the printer settings currently made for your New Preset 1. Make all the printer settings you wish to save as a Preset. 2. Select Summary. Review the settings to make sure you have printer settings. 3. Review the Summary screen to confirm that the settings are what you want - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 161
determines the printing priority of your job. Paper Handling Macintosh OS 10.3 only 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. C8800 User's Guide 161 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 162
All Pages Odd numbered pages Even numbered pages Use this to print only the odd or only the even pages in your document. C8800 User's Guide 162 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 163
Printer Features Overview Banners: see page 164 Black Finish: see page 168 Black Overprint: see page 171 Black Printing: see page : see page 276 Print Resolution: see page 279 Save as File: see page 284 Scale to Page: see page 289 Toner Saving: see page 290 Watermarks: see page 294 C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 164
length to 22 inches (558.8 mm). Power Point does support banners. • define a custom page size for your banner See "Custom Page Sizes" on page 247. • use the Multi Purpose Tray and the Face Up (Rear) Exit See Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) [Manual Feed], on page 45 Face Up (Rear Exit), on - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 165
164. Before you print a banner, you must set Multi Purpose Tray is Manual feed to ON in the printer driver. The default is OFF. The printer operator panel will prompt you to load the media before the job prints. 1. settings as desired. 15. Click OK. 16. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 165 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 166
164. Before you print a banner, you must set Multi Purpose Tray is Manual feed to ON in the printer driver. The default is OFF. The printer operator panel will prompt you to load the media before the job prints. 1. settings as desired. 15. Click OK. 16. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 166 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 167
Manual feed to ON in the printer driver. The default is OFF. The printer Printer Option. 4. Select "Multi Purpose Tray is Manual feed". If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. Change any other settings as desired. 6. Click Print. C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 168
Information Your printer can print black with either a glossy (shiny) finish or a matte (dull/flat finish). Windows: Individual Print Jobs NOTE: The driver's color options are only designed to work with RGB data. 1. settings as desired. 7. Click Print. 8. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 168 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 169
1. Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. 2. Right-click the printer name. 3. Next Windows 98/Me: Select Properties. Click Printer Properties. Windows 2000/XP: Select Change any other settings as desired. 8. Click Print. 9. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 169 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 170
glossy finish. Matte This option uses more Black and less CMYK while producing a flatter black. 6. Change any other settings as desired. 7. Click Print. C8800 User's Guide 170 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 171
, or NT 4.0 Black Overprint won't work. Replace the True Type font with a printer font. 3. When the background color is very dark, the toner may not fuse correctly. Change the background color to a lighter color. 4. Black Overprint OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3: see page 173 C8800 User's Guide 171 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 172
the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows XP: Click Advanced. Windows 2000: Go to the next step Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows XP: Click Advanced. Windows 2000: Go to the next step. - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 173
2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Open the drop-down menu directly underneath the printer. 5. In Color Options, select Black Overprint. Click 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Open the drop-down menu. Select Printer Functions. 5. By Color Options, select Black - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 174
the selected Print Mode. Your printer prints the color black in one of two ways: • Composite Black • True Black Composite Black The cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toners are combined to create composite black 9.x: see page 179 Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3: see page 180 C8800 User's Guide 174 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 175
At Black Finish, make your selection. Auto If Auto is selected, your printer automatically uses the best method (Composite or True Black) to print black, can appear as a brownish-black. True Black (K) Only black toner is used to print true black. Use True Black when printing C8800 User's Guide 175 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 176
14. The main Print screen appears. 15. Change any other settings as desired. 16. Click OK. 17. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 176 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 177
Windows, PostScript Graphic Pro 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0/XP: Click Properties. Windows 2000: Go to the next step. 5. any other settings as desired. 16. Click OK. 17. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 177 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 178
→ Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0/XP: Click Properties. Windows 2000: Go to the next step. 5. Click the Job Options tab. 6. Click Advanced. 7. At "Always use K toner for 100% Black areas", make as desired. 15. Click OK. 16. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 178 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 179
driver. Refer to manufacturer's guidelines regarding other driver operations, for example the AdobePS™ driver. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer -black. Generation only from Black (K) Toner (True Black) Only black toner is used to print true black. Use - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 180
Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Open the drop-down menu and select Printer Functions. 5. At Print If Auto is selected, your printer automatically uses the best method ( Toner (Composite Black) The cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toners from Black (K) Toner (True Black) Only black toner is used to - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 181
a brochure or greeting card. Both the duplex unit and additional memory must be installed and enabled in the driver before using booklet printing. Some applications do not support booklet printing. See "Restrictions" on page 182. For more information, Windows, PostScript: see page 183 Windows, PCL - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 182
per side]. Example: print a 5½ x 8½ inch booklet on 8½ x 11 inch paper 8. Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. C8800 User's Guide 182 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 183
"Restrictions", on page 182 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows 98/Me/NT/XP: Click the Properties button. Windows 2000: Go to the next step. 5. other settings as desired. 12. Click OK. 13. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 183 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 184
Restrictions", on page 182 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File - Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows 2000: Click the Setup button. Windows 98/Me/Nt/XP: Click Properties (or Setup, or other settings as desired. 14. Click OK. 15. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 184 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 185
Layout panel, check the box for Duplex print. Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 This feature is not available in these operating systems. C8800 User's Guide 185 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 186
printer driver. This prevents any conflicts between the software application and the printer driver. NOTE: Most applications allow the printer override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings a hard disk drive installed. However, printers with a hard disk drive will provide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 187
has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. This prevents any conflicts between the software application and the printer driver. NOTE: Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 188
has a collate option, use it instead of the collate option in the printer driver. This prevents any conflicts between the software application and the printer driver. NOTE: Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 189
settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. By Number of Copies, select the number of copies you want to print. 4. In the Print Function panel, select Collate. 5. Click OK. 6. Print the document. C8800 User's Guide 189 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 190
from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color reproduction is a complex topic. This topic how-to information explains how to perform color matching with your printer. See page 208. C8800 User's Guide 190 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 191
and XP have Windows ICM color Management. Mac OS and Mac OS X have Apple ColorSync. 3. Printer Color Management When you print your document and modify settings in the printer driver, the printer performs color adjustments. Important! Only use one color management system if you want the best results - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 192
this guide describes This user guide only discusses the printer color management system. If you wish to learn more about your application program or operating system color management, please see the documentation that was supplied with your application software or computer. C8800 User's Guide 192 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 193
from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color reproduction is a complex topic. This background 4. Color Settings: see page 205 5. Hue, Brightness, and Saturation: see page 207 C8800 User's Guide 193 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 194
range of colors a monitor can reproduce versus the range of colors that a printer can reproduce. See page 195. • monitor settings. See page 196. • displays color. See page 197. • color settings in your printer driver. See page 198. • viewing (lighting) conditions. See page 199. • paper - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 195
displayed on a monitor. These same colors cannot be easily produced on any printer using toner or ink. There are certain colors (for example, some yellows), that and printer colors are the main reasons why printed colors do not always match the colors displayed on screen. C8800 User's Guide 195 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 196
. *k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 You can calibrate your monitor's color regimen in System Preferences → Displays → Color. C8800 User's Guide 196 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 197
their own color settings. The application settings may override the settings in the printer driver. Please refer to the documentation for your software application for details on how ® Word. For more information, please see your application's online help or user manual. C8800 User's Guide 197 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 198
settings produce good results for most documents. For Macintosh The install utility provides • a color matching profile for your printer and • a Color Option utility in the print driver. The Auto settings produce good results for most documents. See "Automatic" on page 211. C8800 User's Guide 198 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 199
can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper. C8800 User's Guide 199 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 200
you are printing. Some applications override, without warning, any color matching settings in the printer driver. There is no one way to achieve a good match between the document displayed on your (i.e., a company logo). See page 203. • printing vivid colors. See page 204. C8800 User's Guide 200 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 201
and Black printer inks or toners. Most supported in professional Desktop Publishing and Graphics applications. About the Printer Drivers PCL driver (Windows) PostScript driver (Windows) PostScript driver (Mac) Support for RGB data Yes Yes Yes Support for CMYK Data No Yes Yes C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 202
from a graphics application such as Adobe Photoshop, you may be able to use Soft-Proofing to simulate the printed image on your monitor. C8800 User's Guide 202 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 203
from a graphics application such as Adobe Photoshop, you may be able to use Soft-Proofing to simulate the printed image on your monitor. C8800 User's Guide 203 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 204
Choosing a Color Matching Method Printing Vivid Colors RGB only Choices are • Monitor 6500k Vivid • sRGB • Digital Camera settings. See "Color Settings" on page 205. RGB or CMYK Auto is generally a good choice. See "Automatic" on page 211. C8800 User's Guide 204 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 205
list you see varies according to your computer platform, operating system, color production method, and printer driver type. You can modify these settings by selecting Advanced Color, then Natural. Monitor (6500k) when using a monitor with a color temperature of 9300K. C8800 User's Guide 205 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 206
brightest colors. sRGB This option attempts to simulate RGB color. Optimized for matching specific colors, such as a company logo color. The colors within the printer's color gamut are printed without any modification. Only colors that fall outside the printable colors are modified. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 207
. Windows and Macintosh 10.3 Saturation can be adjusted when using the Gray Scale color mode (color matching method). Gray Scale: see page 237 C8800 User's Guide 207 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 208
Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. Color more time consuming) or faster but less accurate color matching. C8800 User's Guide 208 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 209
printer driver type. To change these settings in your printer driver , refer to the appropriate section. Automatic Office Color Graphic Pro No Color Matching Grayscale Mac ColorSync Descriptions of Color Matching Methods Automatic Your printer downloaded to the printer hard disk using - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 210
page 209 No Color Matching Use this option to turn off all printer color matching. No color correction occurs when selected. Use No Color - CMYK source data" on page 231. See page 210 Grayscale This option prints all documents as monochrome. No color prints. The printer interprets all colors as - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 211
Automatic Your printer automatically uses the best method to match color, depending on the type of document you are printing. Windows Individual Print Jobs 1. Open box is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. Click OK until you return to the Print dialog box. 6. Print the document. C8800 User's Guide 211 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 212
1. Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. 2. Right-click the printer name. 3. Next Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click Printer Properties. Windows 2000/XP: select is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. Click Print. 6. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 212 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 213
printer drivers only support RGB color data. Although the Office Color options contain controls for CMYK data, it is strongly recommended that you use the Graphic Pro options instead. If you are printing CMYK data, the Graphic Pro options provide more power and flexibility. C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 214
data. These presets each change the color of your print in a slightly different way. These RGB color matching options are available in all printer drivers graphics. The printer uses even more are having problems achieving the which the photograph was taken. The printer will try to reproduce the sRGB - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 215
the Windows PCL and PostScript drivers. 1. On the printer driver [Color] tab, select [Office Color] (1) and click the [Options] button. 2. Select a preset from [Color matching options] (2). Mac OS 9 1. Choose [File] → [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 3. Select [Color - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 216
your printer model. 3. Select [Printer Features]. 4. From the [Feature Sets] menu, select [Color Options]. 5. From the [Color Mode] menu, select [Office Color]. 6. From the [Feature Sets] menu, select [Color - Office Color]. 7. Select the [Office Color] Preset you wish to use. C8800 User's Guide 216 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 217
affect one specific palette color at a time. NOTE: The Color Correct Utility is available for Windows only. For more details, see page 325. C8800 User's Guide 217 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 218
around ICC profiles. These profiles are downloaded to the printer using the Profile Assistant utility and then selected in the printer driver. When a job is sent to the printer, the ICC profiles are applied to the print job on the printer. IMPORTANT! Some features of Graphic Pro color matching can - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 219
to simulate the color output of a commercial printing press (SWOP, Euroscale or Japan Color inks). More accurate printer color If you have created your own profiles with third-party ICC profile creation software, these can be downloaded to the printer and used when printing. C8800 User's Guide 219 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 220
supported by the Graphic Pro color matching system: Profile type RGB Source (RGB Input) CMYK Simulation (CMYK input) Printer (CMYK Output) Link Profile Description These profiles describe the device that was used to capture RGB data printer to the CMYK space of your printer. C8800 User's Guide 220 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 221
2. Download ICC profiles to the printer hard disk (page 222) 3. Select the ICC profiles in the printer driver when printing (page 223) Step of the printer you wish to simulate. The factory default profiles for your printer are built- should create your own printer profile using third-party - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 222
a CMYK profile, you may only be able to add this to the printer as a CMYK Simulation or Printer output profile. d. Select a number from 1 to 12. This number is used to identify the profile in the printer driver. e. Click [OK] to download the ICC profile to the printer. C8800 User's Guide 222 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 223
Step 3 - Select ICC profiles in the printer driver What you select in the printer driver depends on the color matching task that you wish to perform. Examples of selecting ICC profiles for different color matching tasks are shown in the next sections of this guide. Matching the color of a monitor, - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 224
following selections in the printer driver: 2. On the printer driver [Color] tab, select Printer Output Profile. If [Auto] is selected printer will be used. If you have created a printer profile yourself using profile creation software, select it here. Tip-If you have selected your own printer - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 225
Output Profile] menu, select your printer profile. If [Auto] is selected, the factory default profiles that are embedded in the printer will be used. If you have created a printer profile yourself using profile creation software, select it here and choose a rendering intent. C8800 User's Guide 225 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 226
Output Profile] menu, select your printer profile. If Auto is selected, the factory default profiles that are embedded in the printer will be used. If you have created a printer profile yourself using profile creation software, select it here and choose a rendering intent. C8800 User's Guide 226 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 227
, it may be difficult to reproduce the exact colors of an inkjet printer on a toner-based printer. Additionally, differences in the range of printable colors between different devices can make simulation using RGB source data inaccurate. To achieve best results when simulating the color output of - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 228
printer by making the following selections in the printer driver: 1. On the printer driver [Color] tab, select [Graphic Pro] and click [Options]. 2. Select [Printer to the printer you want to simulate. If you wish to produce black and gray colors that are printed using only black toner, enable the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 229
another printer by making the following selections in the printer driver: 1. Choose [File] → [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. to produce black and gray colors that are printed using only black toner, enable the [Preserve Black] option. Although this produces a better - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 230
Sets] menu, select [Color - Graphic Pro 1]. 7. From the [Color Matching Task] menu, select [Printer Simulation]. If you wish to produce black and gray colors that are printed using only black toner, enable the [Preserve Black] option. Although this produces a better quality print, the black and gray - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 231
the ink types most commonly used in different regions of the world: • Euroscale - Europe • SWOP - North America • Toyo - Japan graphicpro-RGBmatch. 1. CMYK Data 2. CMYK Input Profile 3. Printer output profile 4. Printed document 5. CMYK device you wish to simulate (e.g. SWOP press) 6. Leave on Auto - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 232
driver only. If you are using a source CMYK document, use the following printer driver settings to perform a CMYK Ink Simulation: 1. On the printer driver may be printed using a mixture of CMYK toner, instead of just K (black) toner. 4. Select a Printer Output Profile. If [Auto] is selected, the - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 233
use the following printer driver settings to perform a CMYK Ink Simulation: 1. Choose [File] → [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 3. toner, instead of just K (black) toner. 8. Select [Color - Graphic Pro 2]. 9. From the [Printer Output Profile] menu, select your printer - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 234
printer driver settings to perform a CMYK Ink Simulation: 1. Choose [File] → [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 3. Select [Printer gray components may be printed using a mixture of CMYK toner, instead of just K (black) toner. 8. From the [Feature Sets] menu, select [Color - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 235
printer from restricting toner layer thickness. If you are using your application color matching, select [Use Application color Matching]. This option switches off all printer color management. (Mac OS 9 page 235, Mac OS X page 236.) Windows 1. On the printer driver you wish to C8800 User's Guide 235 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 236
matching. Mac OS X 1. Choose [File] → [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 3. Select [Printer Features]. 4. From the [Feature Sets] menu, select [Color Options]. 5. if you wish to switch off all printer color management and use your application's color matching. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 237
1. Click Start → Settings → Printers [Printers and Faxes in Windows XP]. 2. Right-click the printer name. 3. Next Windows 98/Me: select Properties. Click Printer Properties. Windows 2000/XP: select Properties other settings as desired. 7. Click Print. 8. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 237 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 238
NOTE: Once Grayscale is set as the default, you must select either Auto Color or Manual Color on the Color tab when you print color documents. Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 1. Open the file you is empty, the feature is OFF. 5. Change any other settings as desired. 6. Click Print. C8800 User's Guide 238 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 239
Color Matching Color Synch Macintosh OS 10.3 1. To access the print features, open your print driver from within an application by selecting File → Print. 2. Open the drop-down list below Presets. Select Color , select Add Filters. Click the filter in the list. Click Apply. C8800 User's Guide 239 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 240
Color Matching Color Synch Macintosh OS 10.3 Filters None The default. No filters are applied to the document. C32_Mac_10.3_11a.jpg Black & White Converts the document to black and white, with no gray shades. C32_Mac_10.3_11b.jpg C8800 User's Guide 240 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 241
(B) Darkens or lightens the document. The middle picture below is with no filters applied. C32_Mac_10.3_11e.jpg, C32_Mac_10.3_11a.jpg, C32_Mac_10.3_11f.jpg C8800 User's Guide 241 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 242
Reduce File Size This filters the document to reduce its file size. Sepia Tone Converts the document to shades of brown. C32_Mac_10.3_11g.jpg C8800 User's Guide 242 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 243
you have added to the list • set color conversion options such as Rendering Intent (Automatic, Perceptual, Relative, Saturation, Absolute), etc. C32_Mac_10.3_11.jpg C8800 User's Guide 243 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 244
, the more of the corresponding toner color will be used when printing in full color. Windows PostScript 1. In the driver's [color] tab, click [Advanced Choose [File] → [Print]. 6. From the printer menu, select your printer model. 7. Select [Printer Features]. 8. From the [Feature Sets] menu, select - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 245
job in a paper stack at the printer. In Windows this page is called printer driver's default properties window. Access . 1. In the driver's Advanced tab click [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 3. Select [Cover Page From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 7. Select - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 246
printer. See "Cover Page" on page 245. WINDOWS PCL 1. In the Setup tab, choose any saved driver File] → [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 3. Select [General]. 4. From File] → [Print]. 2. From the [Printer] menu, select your printer model. 3. Select [Paper Feed]. 4. Select - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 247
To use Custom Page Size, you must complete two steps. 1. You must set up your custom page in your printer driver. This is also known as registering the custom page. 2. To use a registered custom page, you must select .3: This feature does not work with these operating systems. C8800 User's Guide 247 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 248
mm] Length: 5 to 47.25 inches [128 to 1200 mm] MP Tray The range varies slightly, depending on the printer driver. Printing may not work on papers longer than 18 inches (457.2 mm). Width: 2 to 12.9 inches [51 to 328 47¼'' (1.2 m) long. Banners must be fed one sheet at a time. C8800 User's Guide 248 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 249
you are using is too long to be supported by the MP tray, use your hands. 3. Custom page sizes can only be printed to the face-up exit (straight-through paper feed/rear exit). 4. Before using Custom Paper Size, you must change the printer driver setting for the multi-purpose tray Paper (Media - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 250
.See "Driver Settings" on page 12. For face up printing (straight-through path), make sure the rear exit is open and the paper support is extended. • Paper is stacked in reverse order. • Tray capacity is about 100 sheets. Actual capacity depends on paper weight. F9_15.eps C8800 User's Guide 250 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 251
(Paper): see page 250 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Layout tab. 6. Under Tray Selection, in the Paper Source drop-down list, appears. 18. Change any other settings as desired. 19. Click OK. C8800 User's Guide 251 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 252
20. The main Print screen appears. 21. Change any other settings as desired. 22. Click OK. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 252 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 253
file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties (or Setup, or your application's equivalent). 5. Click the dialog box indicating a conflict. If you do, click OK. The driver automatically makes the needed changes to correct for the conflict. 8. Guide 253 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 254
desired. 9. Click OK. 10. The main Print screen appears. 11. Change any other settings as desired. 12. Click OK. 13. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 254 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 255
Page Attribute panel. 7. Click OK. 8. Print the document. Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 This feature does not work with these operating systems. C8800 User's Guide 255 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 256
only Cannot duplex labels envelopes transparencies Paper Weights 20 to 28-lb. US Bond 42 to 58 lb. Index 75 to 105 g/m² metric C8800 User's Guide 256 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 257
.4 215.9 x 355.6 215.9 x 342.9 215.9 x 330.2 184.15 x 210 x 297 145 x 210 182 x 257 Long Edge vs. Short Edge Long Edge Short Edge C8800 User's Guide 257 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 258
tray (Tray 1, optional Tray 2, MP tray) can be used for duplex printing. 6. Most applications allow the printer properties to be accessed from within the document print dialog box. Application settings override driver settings. Driver settings override printer menu settings. C8800 User's Guide 258 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 259
To change the settings for all print jobs: 1. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Printers and Faxes for XP). 2. Right click on your printer. 3. Click Properties. 4. Next: Windows XP: Click the General tab. Windows as desired. 9. Click OK. 10. The General tab screen appears. C8800 User's Guide 259 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 260
11. Change any other settings as desired. 12. Click OK. 13. The Printers and Faxes screen appears. 14. Close the screen. C8800 User's Guide 260 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 261
only one print job: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties (or Setup, or your application's equivalent). 5. Next: Windows XP: Click the Layout tab. Windows screen appears. 11. Change any other settings as desired. C8800 User's Guide 261 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 262
12. Click OK. 13. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 262 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 263
To change the settings for all print jobs: 1. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Printers and Faxes for XP). 2. Right click on your printer. 3. Click Properties. 4. Next: Windows XP: Click the General tab. Windows as desired. 9. Click OK. 10. The Properties screen appears. C8800 User's Guide 263 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 264
11. Change any other settings as desired. 12. Click OK. 13. The Printers and Faxes screen appears. 14. Close the screen. C8800 User's Guide 264 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 265
for only one print job: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Setup tab (if necessary) 6. Under 2-Sided Printing, select Windows XP/2000/NT settings as desired. 11. Click OK. 12. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 265 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 266
the Layout panel, select Duplex. 4. Select the appropriate binding. See "Long Edge vs. Short Edge" on page 257. 5. Click OK. 6. Print the document. C8800 User's Guide 266 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 267
Restrictions: see page 258 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Open the drop-down menu at left. 5. Select Duplex. 6. From the Duplex screen, make your choices. For Edge" on page 257. 7. Click OK. 8. Print the document. C8800 User's Guide 267 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 268
Edge vs. Short Edge: see page 257 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Open the drop-down menu directly below your printer name. 5. Select Layout. 6. Under Two Sided Printing, select the binding. See "Long Edge vs. Short Edge" on page 257. 7. Click - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 269
codes may become too narrow. If this happens, turn [Adjust Ultra Fine Lines] OFF. NOTE: This is a feature of the Windows PCL 5c driver only. 1. In the driver's [Job Options] tab, click [Advanced]. 2. Click the checkbox to turn on [Adjust Ultra Fine Lines]. If the option is turned on, a check mark - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 270
Grayscale This feature is described in the Color Matching section. See "Grayscale" on page 237. C8800 User's Guide 270 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 271
them on a single sheet. NUp.jpg For more information, Windows, PostScript: see page 272 Windows, PCL: see page 273 Macintosh: see page 274 C8800 User's Guide 271 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 272
print dialog box. Settings in your applications override settings in the printer driver. Settings in the printer driver override settings in the printer menus. For more information, see "General Information" on page settings as desired. 10. Click OK. 11. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 272 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 273
print dialog box. Settings in your applications override settings in the printer driver. Settings in the printer driver override settings in the printer menus. For more information, see "General Information" on page other settings as desired. 13. Click OK. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 273 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 274
ONLY applies to the LaserWriter® 8 driver (Mac OS 9.x) or Oki Printer Driver (Max OS 10.x). For other drivers, refer to the guidelines provided by each driver's manufacturer. 1. Open the file you click Print. or To save, click Save Settings. 8. Close the printer dialog box. C8800 User's Guide 274 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 275
Photographs General Information For the best quality when printing photographs, select Photo Enhance in the driver. For more information, see "Print Resolution" on page 279. C8800 User's Guide 275 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 276
accessed from within the document print dialog box. Settings in your applications override settings in the printer driver. Settings in the printer driver override settings in the printer menus. For more information, Windows, PostScript: This feature is not available in this operating system Windows - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 277
on page 276. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties (or Setup, or your application's equivalent). 5. Click the Setup tab. Under Finishing Mode, any other settings as desired. 13. Click OK. 14. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 277 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 278
, see "General Information" on page 276. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Open the drop-down menu directly underneath the printer. 5. Select Layout. 6. From the Layout screen, select the number of pages per sheet. Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 279
control the print speed and print quality of a job. Adjusting the resolution also allows you to improve your toner mileage. When printing proofs or drafts, you usually don't need the best possible print quality. You usually 283 Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3: see page 283 C8800 User's Guide 279 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 280
Resolution Choices High Quality The best quality image the printer provides. Choose this for optimum results when printing graphics. Fine/Detail (600 x 1200) high resolution printing quality when printing photographs Choose this for optimum results when printing photographs. C8800 User's Guide 280 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 281
Information" on page 279. 1. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Printers and Faxes for XP). 2. Right click on your printer. 3. Click Properties. 4. Click the General tab (if necessary other settings as desired. 12. Click OK. 13. The Printers and Faxes screen appears. 14. Close the screen. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 282
on page 279. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Job Options tab. 6. Under Quality, select the required printing resolution. any other settings as desired. 11. Click OK. 12. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 282 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 283
10.2, and 10.3 For more information, see "General Information" on page 279. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. On File, click Print. 3. In the Printer Function panel, under Print Quality, make your choice. Fast: 600 x 600 dpi Fine: 600 x 1200 dpi 4. Click OK. 5. Print the document. C8800 User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 284
Save as File Print to File) General Information Use Save as File to save print data to a file, without actually printing a hardcopy. Save as File captures either a PDF or a PostScript file. You 286 Macintosh OS 9.x: see page 287 Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3: see page 288 C8800 User's Guide 284 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 285
"General Information" on page 284. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. At Print to File, make your selection. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON. If the the type of the file 7. Click OK. 8. The document "prints." C8800 User's Guide 285 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 286
Windows, All Print Jobs (Default) For more information, see "General Information" on page 284. 1. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Printers and Faxes for XP). 2. Right click on your printer. 3. Click Properties. 4. On the Ports tab, select File: Print to File. 5. Click OK. C8800 User's Guide 286 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 287
the PostScript type. PostScript Level: this must match the PostScript level of your printer. Format: select ASCII or Binary. If you select Binary, make sure that binary data transfer is supported. Font Data: specify downloading fonts to the file. If you are only using PostScript fonts, select - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 288
the PostScript type. PostScript Level: this must match the PostScript level of your printer. Format: select ASCII or Binary. If you select Binary, make sure that binary data transfer is supported. Font Data: specify downloading fonts to the file. If you are only using PostScript fonts, select - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 289
size page, without modifying the print data. This feature is only available with the Windows PCL drivers. 1. In the driver's Setup tab, click the [Options] button. 2. Check the [Fit to Page] checkbox. 3. Choose the scaling factor you need from the [Conversions] drop-down list. C8800 User's Guide 289 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 290
Toner Save does not work if Gray Scale is the selected print mode. 3. Toner Save does not work with applications that allow CMYK printing when using a PostScript driver. 4. Toner Save does not work with applications and operating systems that create print data in CIE color space. C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 291
to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Color tab. 6. At Toner Saving, make your selection. Print quality is reduced when toner saving is used. If the box has a check mark, as desired. 11. Click OK. 12. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 291 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 292
Information" on page 290. 1. Click Start → Settings → Printers (Printers and Faxes for XP). 2. Right click on your printer. 3. Click Printing Preferences. 4. Click the Color tab. 5. At Toner Saving, make your selection. Print quality is reduced when toner saving is used. If the box has a check mark - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 293
, see "General Information" on page 290. 1. Click File → Print. 2. Select your printer. 3. Open the drop-down list directly below Printer. 4. Select Job Option. 5. At Toner Saving, make your selection. Print quality is reduced when toner saving is used. If the box has a check mark, the feature is ON - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 294
types of paper during its production which can only be seen if it is held against the light. Your printer can print an element that performs as a watermark. This element is separate from the actual contents of a 10.3: This feature is not available in these operating systems C8800 User's Guide 294 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 295
For more information, see "General Information" on page 294. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Job Options tab. 6. Click Watermarks. 7. Click New. 8. Enter the text for your watermark. 9. Select the attributes (font - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 296
Information" on page 294. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Job Options tab. 6. Click Watermarks. 7. Select a name from the watermark settings as desired. 20. Click OK. 21. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 296 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 297
on page 294. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the Job Options tab. 6. Click Watermarks. 7. The Watermarks main screen appears. 8. other settings as desired. 16. Click OK. 17. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 297 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 298
" on page 294. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows Me/98/NT/XP: Click Properties (or Setup, or your application's equivalent). Windows 2000: any other settings as desired. 17. Click OK. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 298 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 299
Information" on page 294. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows 2000: Click the Job Options tab. Windows Me/98/NT/XP: Click Properties (or Setup, or any other settings as desired. 19. Click OK. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 299 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 300
" on page 294. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows Me/98/NT/XP: Click Properties (or Setup, or your application's equivalent). Windows 2000: Click other settings as desired. 15. Click OK. 16. The document prints. C8800 User's Guide 300 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 301
2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Open the drop-down menu directly underneath the printer. 5. Select Watermark. 6. Select the pages , size, angle) and position for your watermark. 11. Click Preview to review your choices before saving. 12. Click Save as new name. 13. Enter Guide 301 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 302
Pages: Select All. 5. Click OK. 6. Print the document. Macintosh OS 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 This feature is not available in these operating systems. C8800 User's Guide 302 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 303
printer. Color Correction Utility Color Swatch Utility Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) Display Language Utility Network Print Status Utility Network Setup Utility OKI Profile Assistant Print Job Accounting Utility PrintSuperVision PS Gamma Adjuster Utility Storage Device Manager Web Driver - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 304
is a list of the utilities provided on the CD shipped with your printer. Color Correction Utility see page 310 Color Swatch Utility see page 325 Direct via download. OKI Profile Assistant Print Job Accounting Utility PrintSuperVision Storage Device Manager Web Driver Installer C8800 User's Guide 304 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 305
Utility This utility allows you to change the language of the front panel of your printer. See "Display Language Utility" on page 331. 5. Network Print Status Utility This of disk/memory. • percentage of toner remaining. See "Network Printer Status Utility" on page 332. C8800 User's Guide 305 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 306
The PS Gamma Adjuster Utility allows you to customize the CMYK data curves used with your printer driver. Once you have created the customized curve in the utility, you must save the curve (new PPD). Then, you must reconfigure your printer driver to use the new PPD. See "PS Gamma Adjuster Utility - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 307
printers on a web page • Sending users e-mail notification of the URL that permits the downloading of printer driver installation programs for discovered printers. Administrators can use this utility to manage printers and users organized in groups, such as departments or floors. C8800 User's Guide - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 308
Installing the Utilities Windows Utilities on the CD Load the utilities from the Menu Installer located on the CD supplied with your printer. Download Utilities Download the utilities from the internet, accessed through the Menu Installer on the CD. C8800 User's Guide 308 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 309
Utilities on the CD 1. Insert the CD supplied with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the CD icon set up by your Network Administrator, it is transparent to the operation of the printer driver on your OS X system. Download Utilities Download the utilities from the internet, accessed - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 310
Color Correction Utility General Information This utility allows you to fine tune the printer's color settings and save them for future use. The Color Correct Utility is the best choice for CD. Additional Information For more information, see the on-line help in the utility. C8800 User's Guide 310 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 311
NOTE: This feature is not available for Windows Me/98. This feature is not available for shared printers. When test printing, use paper larger than B5 size. There are four steps in changing the Pallet document, select the name of the saved adjustment settings. See page 320. C8800 User's Guide 311 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 312
XP Click Start → Programs → Okidata → Color Correct Utility → Color Adjustment Utility. 2. Select Adjust Pallet Color. Click Next. 3. The Select Printer screen appears. Select the printer you are using. Click Next. The Color Correct Utility starts. Installed printer drivers display. You must setup - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 313
Change the Pallet Color Step 2: Print the Color Adjustment Chart First, you must perform the steps in "Step 1: Print the Sample Color Chart" see page 312. 6. Click Next. 7. The Pallet Color Matching screen appears. cadjust1.jpg C8800 User's Guide 313 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 314
8. Click Test print. The Color Adjustment Chart prints. Fig5-17.jpg 9. Compare the printed Color Adjustment Chart to the Pallet Color Matching screen. If the printed colors do not match the screen, perform an adjustment. You cannot adjust colors marked with an X. C8800 User's Guide 314 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 315
Chart and the Pallet Color Matching screen. 10. On the Pallet Color Matching screen, click the color you want to adjust. cadjust1.jpg C8800 User's Guide 315 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 316
to adjust. Locate the desired color within the identified available ranges (values) from Step 10. Find the values for both Hue (X) and Brightness (Y) C8800 User's Guide 316 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 317
13. On the Pallet Color Matching screen, click the color you want to adjust. The Enter Adjustment Value screen appears. View the pull down menus for the Hue (X) and Brightness (Y) values. Adjust the values for Hue and Brightness to match the values from Step 11. cadjust1.jpg C8800 User's Guide 317 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 318
14. Click OK. 15. The Pallet Color Matching screen appears. cadjust1.jpg C8800 User's Guide 318 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 319
adjusting all desired colors, click Next. 20. Enter the setting name. Remember the name for future use. 21. Click Save. 22. Click OK. C8800 User's Guide 319 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 320
the Pallet Color Step 4: Use the saved settings to print a document Windows 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows XP: Click Properties. Click Advanced. Windows 2000: go to the next step. 5. On the Color tab, under Color Mode, under User - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 321
The "Select printer" screen appears. Select the printer you want to adjust. 6. Click Next. 7. The Color Correct Utility starts. The installed printer drivers display. You must setup the Color Correct Utility for each driver. 8. In the list box, select the mode. 9. Click Next. C8800 User's Guide 321 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 322
to adjust the color. Use primary colors of ink Select this to adjusts the settings to the standard hues for the printer. Hue R (Red) Y (Yellow) G (Green) C (Cyan) B (Blue) M (Magenta) Toner printing 50% yellow and 50% magenta 100% yellow 50% cyan and 50% yellow 100% cyan 50% magenta and 50% cyan - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 323
Then, click Set. 14. Click Save. 15. Enter the setting name. 16. Click OK. 17. Click OK. NOTE: When you update or reinstall a printer driver, the Color Correct Utility reloads the created Color Matching names. Make sure that the Color Matching names appear in the [Setting Selection]. Click Complete - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 324
Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File → Print. 3. Select your printer. 4. Next: Windows XP: Click Properties. Click Advanced. Windows 2000: Go to the Correct Utility. NOTE: When you update or reinstall a printer driver, the Color Correct Utility reloads the created Color Matching names - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 325
on your color printer. • create custom selected samples of the printer's color palette. Use printer prints the same color as displayed on your monitor. Consider the displayed color as a reference. • The printer samples do not show all the colors your printer can print. • Other factors influence how - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 326
color swatch samples do not show all the colors your printer can print. • The Swatch Utility does not guarantee that the printer prints the same color as displayed on your monitor. Consider commonly used colors. 4. Select print to print sample pages. color_swatch_samples.jpg C8800 User's Guide 326 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 327
primary colors-red (R), green (G), and blue (B)-that mix to form each particular shade. The amounts are given as a numerical value between 0 and 255. C8800 User's Guide 327 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 328
prints the same color as displayed on your monitor. Consider the displayed color as a reference. The printer may not be able to print the exact color that you desire. If you don't find your . The file includes: • Applying Color Value in your Application • Setting Monitor Color C8800 User's Guide 328 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 329
LPR) supports TCP/IP. Your network administrator will first need to set up an IP address and TCP/IP properties for your printer. Your network administrator may have already installed this software. If you need to install it manually, load it from the Menu - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 330
• Queue Number of jobs waiting to be printed. Additional Information For help, click on HELP in the program. C8800 User's Guide 330 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 331
Information This utility allows you to change the language of the front panel of your printer. How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the language of the messages on the front panel. Additional Information For help - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 332
assigned to them. • total size and percentage used of disk/memory. • percentage of toner remaining. Important! If you select Automatic Status Update in the Status tab, the driver automatically pings the printer for the latest status information every time you open the Properties dialog box. This - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 333
; Flash Memory size and % used % toner remaining in all cartridges NOTE: If the Automatic Status Check box is checked, this utility "pings" the printer every time you open the Printer Properties dialog in the printer driver. This severely slows opening Printer Properties. C8800 User's Guide 333 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 334
Checking the Printer Status Click the WEB SETTING button. Click on the items listed on the left to see: • Network Summary • Login for Administrators • Job Login • Printer Menu To see real-time printer status, click the UPDATE STATUS button. C8800 User's Guide 334 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 335
Network Setup Utility General Information This utility provides an easy way to configure your printer on a network. How to Install Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD. Additional Information For more information, see the on-line help in the utility. C8800 User's Guide 335 - Oki C8800n | C8800 User Guide (Amer Eng) - Page 336
above. It only works with CMYK. The PS Gamma Adjuster Utility allows you to customize the CMYK data curves used with your printer driver. Once you have created the customized curve in the utility, you must save the curve (new information, see the on-line help in the utility. C8800 User's Guide 336
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