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- Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 1
ML6300 User's Guide 59403201 my.okidata.com - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 2
of the information contained herein. The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the Oki Printing Solutions web site: http:// www.okiprintingsolutions.com Oki, OKI Printing Solutions and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. Microsoft, MS-DOS and - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 3
printer 9 Powering on your printer 9 Producing a test print 10 Connecting to a computer 12 Connecting the printer to a computer 12 Interfaces 12 Making the connection 13 Installing the printer driver the Paper Thickness lever 25 Operating instructions 27 Control panel 27 Indicators 28 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 4
Troubleshooting 43 Clearing paper jams 43 Cut sheet paper jammed in printer 43 Continuous forms jammed in printer 45 Responding to alarm conditions 46 Responding to general problems 47 Cleaning your printer 56 Printer exterior 56 Printer interior 56 Consumables and accessories 58 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 5
Notes, cautions and warnings _ Note A note provides additional information to supplement the main text. CAUTION! A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage. WARNING! A warning provides additional information which, if ignored, may - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 6
and container in case you ever need to ship or transport your printer. Identifying component parts Front view 10 1 2 9 3 8 7 2. Top Cover: open and close for access, for example when changing a ribbon cartridge. Keep closed for noise reduction. 3. Control Panel: contains button switches and - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 7
paper. 6. Paper Tray: to hold cut sheet paper for use by the printer (one sheet at a time). 7. Paper Guide: can be adjusted as required to locate the left edge of cut sheet paper is also a setting to facilitate ribbon replacement. 10.Ribbon Cartridge: holds the printer ribbon. Getting started > 7 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 8
cable. 3. Parallel connector: connect to parallel interface connector. 4. Pin Tractor: to load and feed continuous forms. 5. Power connector: connect to printer power cable. 6. Rear Cover: open and close for access, for example when loading continuous forms. (To remove completely, see "Appendix - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 9
• Select a firm, solid surface on which to site your printer. • Allow enough space around your printer (e.g. at least 60 cm from any wall) for easy access to the Platen Knob and the various paper feed paths. >=60 cm 75 cm • Make - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 10
paper (for example) as follows: CAUTION! Allow at least 5 seconds between turning the printer ON after turning it OFF. A shorter time interval between turning ON/OFF operations may cause printer power failure. Do not turn the printer OFF while it is printing as this may result in damage to the print - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 11
hold the LF button and turn the Power Switch to ON. 4. With the long side of the paper against the paper guide, insert the paper carefully into the printer. The printer will automatically grip the paper and start the test print. Note If required, you can pause the test print by pressing the - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 12
to a computer ____ In this section you will connect your printer to a computer, install the printer driver in your computer and print a test page. Connecting the printer to a computer Interfaces Your printer is equipped with two data interfaces: CAUTION! Do not use both parallel and USB printing - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 13
computer (3). 1 2 1 3 3 2 3. Turn ON the printer and then turn ON the computer. Installing the printer driver Insert the Drivers CD supplied with your printer into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver for use with your printer. Printing a test page As an - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 14
fed sheets size 5.83" wide x 2.17 " high (148 x 55 mm) or larger with the paper feed guide. Automatic Skew Correction The printer will automatically detect paper skew for individual sheets being fed manually and align them with the print path. Automatic Location Detection In addition, the - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 15
skew correction for cut sheets, see "Special Features: Cut Sheet Paper" on page 14. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned ON. Note If there are any continuous forms in the printer, eject them as described in "Removing continuous forms" on page 23. 2. Ensure that the Pin Tractor covers (1) are - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 16
is set to Cut Sheet. 1 4. Sheets smaller than 5.83 x 2.17" (148 x 55 mm) only: Set the left margin of the paper by adjusting the Paper Guide (1) along the scale (2) relative to the start of printed line marker arrow (3). 4 2 1 3 5. Adjust the Paper Thickness Lever (4) to suit the paper. See "Setting - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 17
5.83 x 2.17" (148 x 55 mm) must be aligned with the paper guide (1). 1 2 Ejecting cut sheet paper When the printer reaches the end of the cut sheet page it automatically ejects the page. If required, add another sheet for the printer to continue printing from where it left off. To eject a cut sheet - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 18
Setting up continuous forms To avoid paper feeding problems, carry out the following: >=60 cm 75 cm - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 19
2. Ensure the Paper Type Lever (1) is set to Continuous Forms. 1 3. Adjust the Paper Thickness Lever to suit the paper. See "Setting the Paper Thickness lever" on page 25. Note If the Paper Thickness Lever setting does not match the paper being used, paper feeding and printing may not work properly. - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 20
Tractor and slide the Pin Tractor to the required position to accommodate the width of the continuous forms to be used. Move the rear paper guide (2) to midway between the left (3) and right (4) Pin Tractors. 3 2 4 1 Paper handling > 20 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 21
7. Open the left and right Pin Tractor covers (1) and feed the continuous forms in the direction of the arrows, locating the sprocket holes (2) in the forms onto the sprocket pins. Ensure that the forms are properly aligned on the sprocket pins (3), then close the covers. 1 2 3 8. Adjust the right - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 22
at a position other than the tear-off perforations. 3. Press the TEAR button, FF/LOAD button or LF button to reposition the continuous forms in the printer back to the first line print position. Aligning the tear-off perforations If the tear-off perforations are not aligned with the paper cutter on - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 23
Tear off the continuous forms. See "Tearing off continuous forms" on page 22. 2. Press the SEL button to set the printer off-line and reposition the continuous forms in the printer. 3. Press the PARK button to move the front edge of the continuous forms backwards to the Pin Tractors. Note The ALARM - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 24
disengage from the sprocket pins, do not attempt to eject the paper to avoid the possibility of a paper jam. 4. Open the Rear Cover by gently pulling it out horizontally to the end of its travel then swinging it upwards until it locks into position. 5. Lift the Pin Tractor covers (1) and remove the - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 25
Setting the Paper Thickness lever There are 10 lever positions, the first 9 for printing purposes and the tenth to facilitate ribbon replacement. Set the Paper Thickness lever for different paper types as follows: Lever position Paper TYPE Cut sheet paper 1234 52 - 80 gsm X 81 - 127 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 26
position does not suit the paper thickness, paper feeding and printing may not work properly. Do not print bankbooks to avoid possible pin breakage/ribbon snagging. Printing can be carried out with the lever position set to 4 for paper thickness up to 0.39 mm. When lever positions 5-9 are selected - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 27
Operating instructions _______ Control panel The status/alarm indicators and button switches on the control panel allow you to check printer status and control the printer. Operating instructions > 27 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 28
Printer is off-line i.e. is not available to print When flashing together with the ALARM indicator, printing cannot be resumed at this stage. Turn the power OFF, verify that the carriage moves properly, then turn the power ON again. If the problem problem is still there after you turn - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 29
temperature indication Quiet print mode Normal speed printing mode High multipart printing mode Printer power is ON Printer power is OFF Low power consumption mode Button switches Switch SEL SHIFT Status . Holding the button down results in continuous line feeding. Operating instructions > 29 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 30
manual mode Off-line Continuous Forms mode Function Continuous form fed until first line of next page Ejects the cut sheet Delivers the continuous form to the cut position. If the button is pressed again or data the paper as a paper jam may result.) Enters menu mode Operating instructions > 30 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 31
ejecting of paper. Ineffective Saves the set paper start position (first line print position). Quieter print mode Each press of the button pair progresses the printer through Quieter print mode > High multipart print mode > Normal print mode Ineffective Operating instructions > 31 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 32
. 2. Carry out one of the following: (a) If the printer power is OFF, while holding down the SEL button set the printer Power Switch to ON. (b) If the printer power is ON, press the SHIFT and SEL buttons together. change menu settings, see "Menu Settings" on the next page. Operating instructions > 32 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 33
for other items. 4. To exit menu setting, press SHIFT and SEL together to save the new settings and exit menu setting mode. Note Switching the printer OFF does not save the new settings. Operating instructions > 33 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 34
I, Italian, Spanish I, Japanese, Norwegian, Danish II, Spanish II, Latin American, French Canadian, Dutch, Swedish II, Swedish III, Swedish IV, Turkish, Swiss I, Swiss II, Publisher Operating instructions > 34 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 35
Latin 6 (8859/10) Windows Baltic Baltic_774 KBL-Lithuanian Cyrillic Latvian Roman-8 Icelandic-861 Multilingual 858 ISO 8859-15 Greek_737 Asmo449+ Asom708 Arabic864 Windows Arabic Operating instructions > 35 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 36
Reset Inhibit Select Language Set EPSON only No Yes Combined Code Page Only Impact Mode Normal Quiet Hi Copy Print Direction Command Valid Invalid Operating instructions > 36 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 37
mm (11/12 in) 25.4 mm (1 in) 27.52 mm (13/12 in) 1Chr. Set Pos. Print Tear OFF 6.35 mm (1/4 in) 14.8 mm Operating instructions > 37 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 38
Clear Buffer Print Auto Feed XT EPSON only Valid Invalid I/F Bi-Direction TOF Adjustment (Cut Sheet) Enable Disable -7 - -1 0 +7 - +1 Rear Load Adjustment -7 - -1 0 +7 - +1 Cut Position Adjust -7 - -1 0 +7 - +1 Operating instructions > 38 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 39
procedure. 1. Set the Power Switch to OFF. 2. Press and hold down the SEL and SHIFT buttons together then set the Power Switch to ON. Operating instructions > 39 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 40
mode or continuous forms mode. 1. Print out the menu settings of the printer as in "Confirming current settings" on page 32 and confirm that the In continuous forms mode, press the FF/LOAD button. In cut sheet manual feeding mode, press the FF/LOAD button and place the paper on the instructions > 40 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 41
buttons in Step 5 above. To save this position as the TOF, press the SEL button to set the printer off-line and press and hold down the SHIFT and PARK buttons for 3 seconds. Note Do not turn the SHIFT button and press the TEAR button. The QUIET indicator is illuminated. Operating instructions > 41 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 42
printing. In emphasis printing mode, printing is carried out twice. The print may become blurred if high density characters and graphics are printed using a new ribbon. In emphasis mode, ensure that the paper is flat to avoid possible printing errors. Operating - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 43
Troubleshooting Clearing paper jams Cut sheet paper jammed in printer WARNING! Do not carry out any operations inside the printer with the Power Switch set to ON. 1. Set the Power Switch to OFF. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Set the Paper Thickness lever to the Replace Ribbon position (position 10). - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 44
direction and pull the cut sheet out from the front or rear of the printer. 6. If a paper fragment remains inside the printer: (a) use forceps to grip and extract it or (b) insert a triple folded paper jams are cleared, close the printer Top Cover. 8. Set the Power Switch to ON. Troubleshooting > 44 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 45
! Do not carry out any operations inside the printer with the Power Switch set to ON. 1. Set the Power Rotate the Platen Knob and remove the forms from the front or rear of the printer. 6. If a form fragment remains inside the printer, place two or three forms in a stack on the Pin Tractors and turn - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 46
Type lever to the correct position. OFF Flashin Problem with cut sheet feeding. Remove the g cut sheet. Flashin ON g Print data is received but printing does not start because ON again. If the problem is still there after you turn the power ON again, contact your dealer. Troubleshooting > 46 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 47
. Power outlet problem or power outage. Plug another appliance into this outlet to check if it works. No printing takes place SEL indicator is unlit. The printer driver is not installed properly. Re-install the printer driver correctly. The printer has just stopped printing. Press the SEL - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 48
Problem Cause Action Print position offset The horizontal printing position is offset. The start position may change after the printer is powered on. Printing slows down Print direction changes suddenly to unidirectional . When the print head overheats, the printer When the printer is powered - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 49
Problem Cause Action Print blurring The characters are too pale to display properly on the paper. A line of print is missing. The Paper Thickness lever position does not match the paper. The printer is set to print at high speed. The ribbon has reached its end of life. The ribbon cartridge is - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 50
are still enabled. Reselect print setup for the applications according to priority. Initialize the printer. The input application control signal is not correct. Print in hex dump mode and verify the data content. Make corrections in the application. The interface cable is not properly connected - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 51
Problem Cause Action The printout differs from the screen display (cont.). Too large or small left and/or right margins. The left or right margin is not correctly selected. Incorrect positions of the Paper Guide per page as the printer automatically detected. Leave enough Troubleshooting > 51 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 52
Problem feed. Sheets are located off the paper guide. Load sheets with their left edges against the paper guide. Sheets are not Load sheets to printer is in the continuous forms mode. Load sheets to the end. Eject the continuous forms and select cut sheet mode for the printer. Troubleshooting - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 53
Pin Tractors. The adjust lever position does not match the paper type. Load sheets to the end. Change paper. Use paper types specified for the printer. Press the PARK button. Reload paper correctly. Set the adjust lever to the correct position. Troubleshooting > 53 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 54
Problem Cause Action Improper continuous forms feed (cont.) too far from the printer. Move the paper source nearer to the printer. Paper not specified for the printer. Use paper types specified for this printer. Several blank lines number of lines in the application. Troubleshooting > 54 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 55
Type lever to cut sheet mode. No continuous forms feed. The printer is in cut sheet mode. Set the Paper Type lever to continuous forms mode. Paper feed operations for both cut sheets and continuous forms are actuated. The cut sheet is not ejected. Eject the cut sheet. Troubleshooting > 55 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 56
months or 300 hours of operation, whichever comes first. 1. Moisten a piece of cotton cloth with diluted neutral detergent and carefully wipe the printer's exterior. Printer interior WARNING! As the print head becomes hot during printing, allow it to cool before carrying out any cleaning inside the - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 57
(1) and the area around it The paper travel surface (2) What to Clean Clean and remove paper waste, dirt, dust and ribbon shreds. CAUTION! When you clean the interior of the printer with a vacuum cleaner, do not attempt to clean any parts smaller than the suction nozzle. Do not clean any interior - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 58
incomplete, replace the ribbon cartridge. Changing a ribbon cartridge CAUTION! Only use genuine Oki Original consumables to ensure the best quality and performance from your hardware. WARNING! Always turn the printer OFF before changing the ribbon! Do not change the ribbon cartridge with the Power - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 59
3. Move the carriage (1) to the cutout (2) for ribbon replacement position. 1 2 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge (1) with your fingers pressing on its ribbon guide (2) and slope it up and out to remove it from the carriage. 1 2 Consumables and accessories > 59 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 60
unlocks then remove it along the direction indicated by the arrows. 1 6. Dispose of the cartridge in accordance with your local guidelines. 7. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its wrapping and note the position of the Ribbon Guide (1), Knob (2) and Pin (3). 1 2 3 Consumables and accessories > 60 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 61
the ribbon cartridge (1) into the U grooves (2) in the printer until the ribbon cartridge is fully locked. Note It may be easier to mount the ribbon cartridge ribbon may make it easier to mount the ribbon cartridge. 2 1 9. Hold the ribbon cartridge (1) with your fingers pressing on its ribbon guide - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 62
clockwise (in the direction of the arrow) to wind up the ribbon. CAUTION! Do not turn the knob counterclockwise as the ribbon might jam. Make sure that the ribbon is not twisted or damaged when it goes through the gap between the Print Head and the ribbon guide. 1 Consumables and accessories > 62 - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 63
on page 25.) 13.Set the printer Power Switch to ON. Ribbon cartridge order information Item Ribbon cartridge (Black) Order no. 43503601 Accessories • RS-232C Serial Interface • OL7120e 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Network Interface Installation instructions are supplied with the accessories. . Accessory - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 64
Specifications Item Print method Print head Print direction Print speed High Speed Draft (HSD) Letter Quality (LQ) Utility Line Feed (LF) time Form Feed (FF) speed Paper feed control Duplication capability Feeding direction Feeding mode Continuous forms tape tail detection method Specification - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 65
-sensitive Weight Number of copies Thickness Multipart-carbon-lined or multipart-interleaf Weight Number of copies Thickness Original OKI cartridge ribbon Ink color Ribbon life Print head life Dimensions Weight Specification Standard ASCII Epson (Italics/Graphics) IBM (Set1/Set2) Foreign Code Page - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 66
in a general office environment. 5°C - 40°C, 30% - 85% RH (Testing condition for print precision: 15°C - 30°C, 40% - 70%RH) -20°C - 60°C, 0% - 95% RH When the printer is stored, it should be in its original packaging, with no moisture formation. 200 h/month 50 h/month (text density on page: 35%) The - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 67
Appendix A: Removing the Rear Cover If required, the Rear Cover can be removed and replaced as described below. CAUTION! When removing or replacing the Rear Cover, take care not to apply excessive force. Removing the rear cover Remove the Rear Cover in the direction shown: Appendix A: Removing the - Oki ML6300FB | ML6300FB User Manual - Page 68
Replacing the rear cover Align the Rear Cover (1) with the protruding part of the printer Top Cover (2) and insert in the direction shown: 1 2 Appendix A: Removing the Rear Cover > 68
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