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- Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 1
User's Manual Separate Volume Spot Color Guide C941 C942 ES9541 ES9542 Pro9541 Pro9542 - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 2
the Spot Color kit (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only 3 Control Panel Explanation 6 Standby Screen...6 Menu table of Spot Color toner 7 Checking the printer drivers 11 Printer driver functions table 13 With white toner mounted 13 With clear toner mounted (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only 17 Printing on color - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 3
, and image drum. 2 Open the front cover. Note zz Do not remove the toner or image drum from their packages. 3 Mount the duct to the printer. - 3 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 4
under room lighting. zz Be careful not to touch or scratch the image drum (green cylinder). 6 Align the (red) arrows on the image drum and printer, and insert gently into the slot while taking care not to touch the (green) light sensor on the underside with your hands, and then push - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 5
8 Remove the toner cartridge from its packaging, and shake it vertically and horizontally. Setting the Spot Color kit (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) 11 Close the toner replacement cover. Note zz Do not drop the toner cartridge or tap it on the floor. Doing so may damage the cartridge. 9 Open the toner - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 6
explains the C941/C942/ES9541/ES9542/Pro9541/Pro9542 control panel. Standby Screen With white toner mounted Displays the printer status. Displays the remaining consumables quantities. With clear toner mounted Displays the printer status. Displays the remaining consumables quantities. - 6 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 7
Control Panel Explanation Menu table of Spot Color toner The printer menus for clear toner and white toner are as described below. Numbers following the letter F in the menu items indicate the function number. Memo zz - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 8
Control Panel Explanation Menus Tray Configuration System Adjust Print Adjust Print Position Adjust MPTray Tray1 Tray2 *1 Tray3 *1 Tray4 *1 Tray5 *1 F220 X Adjust (0.00mm) Y Adjust (0.00mm) Duplex X Adjust (0.00mm) Duplex Y Adjust (0.00mm) Overprint X Adjust *4 (0.00mm) Overprint Y - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 9
Control Panel Explanation Paper Black Setting Paper Color Setting Trans. Black Setting Trans. Color Setting SMR Setting Cyan Magenta Yellow Black White *2 Clear *3 BG Setting Cyan Magenta Yellow Black White *2 Clear *3 Drum Cleaning Transfer Roller Cleaning High Humid Mode Moisture Control - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 10
Control Panel Explanation Admin Setup Network Setup USB Setup Print Setup PS Setup PCL Setup XPS Setup IBM PPR Setup EPSON FX Setup Color Setup Panel Setup Time Setup Power Setup Others Setup Settings Change Password Ink Simulation UCR CMY 100% Density CMYK Conversion Spot Color (White) *3 Print - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 11
[Spot Color Toner] in the [Device Settings] tab. If the mounted color is not set, select the relevant Spot Color Toner color. Using Windows PCL printer drivers The color of the Spot Color toner that has been mounted is displayed in [Spot color toner] in the [Device Options] tab. If the - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 12
color toner] in the [Device Options] tab. If the mounted color is not set, select the relevant Spot color toner color. Using Mac OS X PS printer drivers The color of the Spot Color toner that has been mounted is displayed in [Spot Color Toner] in the [Driver] panel. If the mounted - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 13
Color printing using white toner or clear toner. Memo zz If using the Fiery XF Server Option, see the manual enclosed with Fiery XF Server Option. With white toner mounted Using Windows PS printer drivers Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 14
the degree of shrinkage of white for other colors. Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation. *: This is a function added to Windows PCL printer driver version 1.0.3 or later. This is available when combined with firmware version A01.07_0_4 or later. See "Adjusting the print position for - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 15
the degree of shrinkage of white for other colors. Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation. *: This is a function added to Windows XPS printer driver version 1.0.3 or later. This is available when combined with firmware version A01.07_0_4 or later. See "Adjusting the print position for - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 16
portions including the white portions. Printing using white toner only. Applications can be used to specify white toner. This function is for PS printer drivers only. Printing by overlaying white toner on cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner. Printing by overlaying white toner under cyan, magenta - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 17
functions table With clear toner mounted (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) Using Windows PS printer drivers Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner. Usage Methods Item Do not use Full - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 18
functions table Using Windows PCL printer drivers Click the [Spot Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner. Usage methods Item Do not use Full page Data - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 19
driver functions table Using Windows XPS printer drivers Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot color toner. Usage methods Item Do not use Full - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 20
functions table Using Mac OS X PS printer drivers Click the [Spot Color] panel to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner only. Applications can be used to specify clear toner. This function is for PS printer drivers only. Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation. - 20 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 21
toner on color paper. Before printing, check that white toner has been mounted to the device, and that white toner has been selected using the printer drivers. Note zz Plain, recycled, and glossy under GSM 52 to 64g/m2 (ream weight under 45 to 55kg) are incompatible with Spot Color. Memo - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 22
paper 9 Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab. 10 Select [Printing only spot color toner] in [Usage Methods], and click [OK]. Using Windows PCL printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation, and click [OK - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 23
Using Windows XPS printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation, and click [OK]. 4 Select [ - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 24
with widths from 99.0 to 330.0mm, and lengths from 180 to 457mm. zz Clear toner is not compatible with this function. Using Windows PS printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation, and click [OK]. 4 Select - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 25
9 Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab. 10 Select [Data portion (Including white)] in [Usage Methods]. Printing on color paper Using Windows PCL printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation, and click [OK]. - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 26
[Printing white under the color] in [Order of superposition], and click [OK]. 12 Click [Print] in the [Print] screen to print. Using Windows XPS printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation, and click [OK - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 27
in [Usage Methods]. 11 Select [Printing white under the color] in [Order of superposition], and click [OK]. Printing on color paper Using Mac OS X Printer Drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation using the page - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 28
Printing on color paper 8 Select [Printing white under the color] in [Order of superposition] in the [Spot Color] panel. 9 Click [Print] to print. - 28 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 29
the control panel menu. Reference zz To locate the button of [Version Information] on the printer driver setup screen, refer to the "List of Printer Driver Features" in the C941 User's Manual "Advanced". Adjusting Registration and Image Size Note zz Misalignment or shrinkage of image size differs - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 30
Printing on color paper 7 In the test result, compare the degree of misalignment between the black and white lines in the center. Paper operation direction 0.5mm 0.75mm 10mm Memo zz If the black line is hard to read, use a color easy to read to adjust the white line misalignment. 8 Adjust the - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 31
(4) Select [Overprint X Adjust], and press the [OK] button. Printing on color paper (8) Set the Y direction adjustment value verified in step 8-(1) by pressing the scroll button or , and then press the [OK] button. (5) Set the X direction adjustment value verified in step 8-(1) by pressing the - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 32
value of Y (Calculated in Step 9) in [White size adjustment] of [Order of superposition] in the Spot Color toner setting screen of the printer driver. (4) Measure the black line interval and the corresponding white line interval, and work out the shrinking percentage of Y-direction. White line - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 33
Please enter the name as given above. White toner will not be recognized if you make a mistake in the entries. 7 Select [File] > [Print]. 8 Go to [Printer], and select [OKI C941 (PS)]. 9 Go to [Advanced] > [Overprints], and select [Simulate]. 10 Click [Setup]. - 33 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 34
Printing on color paper 11 Click [Preferences]. 12 Go to the [Color] tab, and click [Spot Color]. 13 Go to [Usage Methods] and select [Application specification], and select [Printing white under the color] for the order of superposition. 14 Click [OK] to print. - 34 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 35
printer drivers. Memo zz For how to check the Spot Color toner selected using the printer drivers, see "Checking the printer OKI TRANSPARENCY FILM A4Nobi (OKI Color Page Printer Paper, Model Name: PPR-SW4AEB) A3Nobi (OKI Color Page Printer will occur on the OKI TRANSPARENCY FILM. Setting transparent - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 36
the diagram. Note zz Do not set the paper beyond the paper guide ( ). 4 Adjust the paper guide ( ) to the width of the paper that has been set. When using OKI TRANSPARENCY FILM For A3 Nobi For A4 Nobi 6 Adjust the paper guide to fit the width of transparent film that has been set. 7 Release - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 37
8 Press the [Fn] key. The numerical values input screen will be displayed. Printing on transparent film 13 Select [OKITRANSFILM], and press the [OK] button. Check that is displayed to the left of [OKITRANSFILM]. 9 Press [9] and [0], and press the [OK] button. 14 Press the [ONLINE] button to - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 38
( ) located on the left side of the device. 2 Open the paper supporter ( ) as shown in the diagram. Mirror reverse printing If printing on transparent using mirror reverse for correct appearance when turned over. Using Windows PS printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 39
the color] in [Order of superposition]. 12 For reverse printing, enable [Mirror Print], and click [OK]. Printing on transparent film Using Windows PCL printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation, and click - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 40
transparent film 12 For reverse printing, enable [Mirror Print], and click [OK]. 13 Click [Print] in the [Print] screen to print. Using Windows XPS printer drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation, and click [OK - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 41
on the color] in [Order of superposition]. 12 For reverse printing, enable [Mirror Print], and click [OK]. Printing on transparent film Using Mac OS X Printer Drivers 1 Open the file to be printed. 2 Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu. 3 Select the paper size and print orientation using the - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 42
Printing on transparent film 10 For reverse printing, enable [Flip horizontally]. 11 Click [Print] to print. - 42 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 43
drivers only) zzPrinting by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) Using Illustrator This explanation uses Illustrator CS6 as an example. Adding Swatches If using Spot Color (white or clear), specify the swatches added - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 44
Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) Using Windows (1) Select Windows PS printer drivers, and click [Advanced] (or [Properties]). (2) Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab. (3) Select [Application specification] in [Usage Methods], and click [OK]. - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 45
select [Simulate overprint]. (If using Adobe Reader, click [Advanced], and then select [Simulate overprint].) Using Windows 1 Select Windows PS printer drivers, and click [Advanced] (or [Properties]). 2 Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab. 3 Select [Application specification] in [Usage Methods - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 46
the white gradation zzFine-tuning the white gradation Finely adjust the shade for each white highlight, dark, mid-tone gradation using the printer control panel. Memo zz Displayed when using white toner. This section explains the procedure for slightly darkening the white highlights. 1 Press the - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 47
Replacing Spot Color kits (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) zz Replacing Spot Color kits (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) Note zz For C942/ES9542/Pro9542, it is not possible to exchange the Spot Color kit. WARNING •• Do not throw toner, toner cartridge or spot color duct in fire. Toner may fly off causing burn - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 48
Replacing Spot Color kits (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) This section explains the procedure for replacing Spot Color white kits and Spot Color clear kits. This section explains the procedure for replacing Spot Color clear kits from Spot Color white kits. 1 Press and hold the power switch for approx. - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 49
7 Gently lift up the (blue) handle, and remove the image drum while taking care not to touch the bottom of the drum (i.e., the green cylinder) with your hands. Replacing Spot Color kits (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) 8 Close the front cover. Note zz To prevent photodegredation of the image drum, do - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 50
Replacing Spot Color kits (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) 10 Remove the duct for the Spot Color clear kit to be mounted from its box. 12 Mount the clear duct to the printer. 11 Open the front cover. 13 Close the front cover. - 50 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 51
or scratch the image drum (green cylinder). Replacing Spot Color kits (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) 16 Align the (red) arrows on the image drum and printer, and insert gently into the slot while taking care not to touch the (green) light sensor on the underside with your hands, and then push - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 52
Replacing Spot Color kits (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) 18 Remove the clear toner to be mounted from its bag. 21 Check the position of the slot, and firmly push in the clear toner as far as it will go. 19 Shake the toner cartridge up and down, and side to side. 22 Close the toner replacement cover. - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 53
] > [Color Setup] > [Spot Color] is set to the same details as the installed toner. For how to conduct a test print, see "Test Printing Using the Printer Only" in the User's Manual (Basic). - 53 - - Oki C942dp | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - Page 54
Oki Data Corporation 4-11-22 Shibaura, Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-8551, Japan www.okiprintingsolutions.com August 2015 45602302EE Rev6
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