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- Oki C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 2
Contents Contents Setting 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 - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 3
Setting the Spot Color kit (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) zz Setting the Spot Color kit (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) This section explains how to set the Spot Color kit. Memo zz For C942/ES9542/Pro9542, these steps are not required. First "mount the consumables" as described in "Basic" before setting - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 4
Setting the Spot Color kit (C941/ES9541/Pro9541 only) 4 Remove the image drum from its packaging. Note zz Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or strong light (About 1,500 lux or above). Do not leave it for more than 5 minutes even under room lighting. zz Be careful not to touch or - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 6
Control Panel Explanation zzControl Panel Explanation This section 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 - Oki C942 | 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 For details of menus other than the Spot Color toner, see the "Basic". - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | 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 C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 11
Checking the printer drivers zzChecking the printer drivers When installation of printer drivers is complete, check that the Spot Color toner that has been mounted is selected in [Spot Color Toner] in the [Device Settings] tab or [Device Options] tab. Memo zz For the printer driver installation - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 12
Checking the printer drivers Using Windows XPS 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 mounted color is not set, select the relevant Spot color toner color. Using Mac OS X PS printer drivers - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 13
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 . Usage Methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Printing only spot color toner - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 14
Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot color toner. Usage methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Order of superposition Printing only spot color toner Watermarks/Overlays Printing white on the color Printing white under - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 15
the [Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot color toner. Usage Methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Order of superposition Printing only spot color toner Printing white on the color Printing white under the color White - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 16
Color] panel to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner. Usage methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Printing only spot color toner Application specification Order of superposition Printing white on the color Printing white - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 17
[Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner. Usage Methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Printing only spot color toner Application specification Special Mirror Print Explanation Print without using clear toner - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 18
Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner. Usage methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Speciality Printing only spot color toner Watermarks/Overlays Mirror Print Explanation Print without using clear toner. Using - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 19
the [Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot color toner. Usage methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Speciality Printing only spot color toner Mirror Print Explanation Print without using clear toner. Using clear toner on - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 20
Spot Color] panel to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner. Usage methods Item Do not use Full page Data portion (Excluding white) Data portion (Including white) Prints only spot color toner Application specification Mirror Print Explanation Print without using clear toner. Using - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 21
zzPrinting on color paper Printing on color paper Color papers that can be used Use color paper that satisfies the following conditions. zzPigments used to color the paper or ink that is heat-resistant at 230ºC. zzE-photo printer paper with the same paper characteristics as plain paper Printing - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 22
Printing on color 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, - Oki C942 | 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 [Print] in the [File] menu. 5 Click [Advanced] (or [Properties]). 6 Use [Paper Source] in the [Setup] tab to select the - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 24
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 setup dialog box, and click [OK]. 4 Select [Print] in the [File] menu. 5 Use the [Source] panel to select the - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 25
using [Media Weight]. 9 Click the [Spot Color] tab. 11 Select [Printing white under the color] in [Order of superposition], and click [OK]. 10 Select [Data portion (Including white)] in [Usage methods]. 12 Click [OK] to return to the [Print] screen. 13 Click [Print] in the [Print] screen to print - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 26
Printing on color paper 11 Select [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 - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 27
the tray to be used. 6 Click the [Feed] tab in the [Print Options] panel, and select suitable values using [Media Type] and [Media Weight]. 7 Select [Data portion (Including white)] in [Usage Methods] in the [Spot Color] panel. 12 Click [OK] to return to the [Print] screen. 13 Click [Print] in the - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 29
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 depending on the paper and paper tray. Please - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 32
Printing on color paper (3) Select the two black lines separated as much as possible from among the lines intersecting the direction of the paper. Y-Direction Paper operation direction 13 Specify the shrinking percentage of X-direction as adjusted value of X, shrinking percentage of Y-direction - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 33
Adobe Illustrator will be used as an example for the adjustment method. 1 Open the data with white misalignment. 2 Create a new layer. Name the layer "SpotColor", and [Print]. 8 Go to [Printer], and select [OKI C941 (PS)]. 9 Go to [Advanced] > [Overprints], and select [Simulate]. 10 Click [Setup]. - - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 35
. zzRecommended media: OKI TRANSPARENCY FILM A4Nobi (OKI Color Page Printer Paper, Model Name: PPR-SW4AEB) A3Nobi (OKI Color Page Printer Paper and paper jams. zz It is possible that staining will occur on the OKI TRANSPARENCY FILM. Setting transparent film in the device Note zz Excellent clear film - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 38
it is output, and then start the next print. 1 Open the face-up stacker ( ) 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 film, print in the order color (CMYK) and then white, and print using - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 39
[Spot Color] in the [Color] tab. 10 Select [Data portion (Including white)] in [Usage Methods]. 11 Select [Printing screen. 14 Click [Print] in the [Print] screen to print. 10 Select [Data portion (Including white)] in [Usage methods]. 11 Select [Printing white on the color] in [Order of superposition - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 40
Printing on 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, - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 41
[OKITRANSFILM] in [Media Type]. 13 Click [OK] to return to the [Print] screen. 14 Click [Print] in the [Print] screen to print. 8 Select [Data portion (Including white)] in [Usage Methods] in the [Spot Color] panel. 9 Select [Printing white on the color] in [Order of superposition] in the [Spot - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 43
Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer 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), - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 45
Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner (PS printer drivers only) Printing 1 Open the file that has been saved in PDF format using Acrobat or Adobe Reader. 2 Select [File]-[Print] to open the print dialog box. 3 Click [Advanced]. 4 Select [Color] from the menu on the left of - Oki C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 46
Fine-tuning 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. - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | 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 C942 | 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 C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 51
14 Remove the clear drum to be mounted from its bag. Note zz Be careful not to touch 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 - Oki C942 | 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 C942 | C911dn/C931dn/C931DP/C941dn/C941 DP/C942 Separate Spot Color Guide - - Page 53
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 C942 | 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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