Epson 4600 User Manual

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide10Printer componentsApart from the Operator panels, which are described in the next chapter, the B4400, B4500, and B4600 p

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide100Installing optionsThe following options are available to extend the performance of your B4400, B4500 or B4600 printer:•

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide101SpecificationsGeneralA summary of the basic characteristics of your printer appears in the table below: Item Specifica

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide102Overall dimensions dimensions.jpg Paper and tray informationFeed and ejection methods vary depending on the type, s

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide103guidance. (Minor variations to settings may be necessary depending on user setup and environmental conditions.) Notes

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide1043. Tray 2 can accommodate paper with width of 5.83 to 8.5 inches (148 to 216mm) and length of 8.26 to 12.4 inches (210

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide105Service and supportIf you need further assistance or have questionsSee our web site: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.co

59388901Oki Data Americas, Inc., 2000 Bishops Gate Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-4620Tel: 1-800-654-3282, (856)222-5320 http://www.okiprintingsolution

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide1113. Paper feed tray (250 sheets)14. Toner cartridge15. Fuser unit16. Top cover Fig1_06a.JPG 17. Power cable connect

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide1219. Multi-function tray (optional) connection Fig1_07.jpg 20. Second paper tray (optional ) connection21. Parallel in

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide13InstallationOperation Environment• A firm surface such as a table or desktop• Space to open the cover, and pull out the

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide14Prepare the Image DrumCAUTION! The green image drum surface is very delicate and light sensitive. Do not touch it and do

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide154. Return the image drum cartridge. Make sure it is seated correctly. F12_17.jpg Installing the Toner Cartridge1. R

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide165. Insert the cartridge into the image drum, left side first as shown. Fig1_14.jpg 6. Lower the right side, making

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide172. Set the paper stopper at the back to the paper size you are using.3. Set each side’s paper guide until it clicks. F

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide18Installing Optional AccessoriesNOTE: To print from Tray 2 or the Multi-Purpose Feeder tray, you must select these device

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide19NOTE: The manual tray must remain open when the feeder unit is installed. Fig1_26.jpg 4. Set the projections on th

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide2Copyright InformationCopyright © 2006 by Oki Data. All Rights ReservedDocument Information______________________________

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide207. Insert the connecting cord attached to the feeder unit into the printer, matching the arrow marks. Fig1_29.jpg 8.

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide215. Select Enable in Feeder unit on the Options panel, click Set.6. Click Save to close the selector. Multi-purpose Feede

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide223. Insert the metal hook on each side of the Multi-purpose feeder into the slots on each side of the printer. Fig1_

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide237. Insert the other end into the Multi-purpose feeder, matching the arrows. Fig1_33.jpg 8. Turn ON the printer.9. P

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide24Operator panelsThis chapter describes the function of the operator panels. It is useful to describe the Status Monitor s

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide25• Indicator on - the printer is on-line and ready to receive data.• Indicator off - the printer is off-line and cannot r

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide26• Resuming data processing.The secondary functions of the OnLine button are activated after turning the printer off line

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide271. Click Start>Programs>OkiData>B4400 Status Monitor and select Status Monitor. The current printer status is s

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide28Printer Setup TabSelect this tab to access to the Open Configuration button. S M Printer State tab.jpg

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide29 Configuration MenuThe Configuration Menu is available to choose settings for your printer. Detailed help is provided by

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide3ContentsCopyright Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Document Information . . . . . . . . . .

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide30PCL Menu: Font Source; Font Number; Font Pitch; Font Size; Symbol Set; A4 Width; White Page Skip; CR Function; LF Functi

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide31The default Alert view setting ensures that the Status Monitor pops up to inform you of a condition that requires your a

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide32B4500, B4600Operator panelThe B4500 and B4600 operator panel consists of a menu driven control panel, an LCD display and

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide33PRESENT displayed, it forces the printer to print out the remaining data in the printer. Also when there is an error ind

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide34Print menuThis menu provides adjustment of various print job related functions. PRINT MENUitem Value FunctionCOPIES 1

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide35Media MenuThis menu provides adjustment to suit a wide range of print media. MEDIA MENUItem Value RemarksTRAY 1 PAPER

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide36System configuration menuThis menu adjusts general printer settings to suit the way you prefer to work. SYSTEM CONFIG

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide37PCL emulationThis menu controls the printer’s PCL emulation. PCL MENUItem Value RemarksFONT SOURCE RESIDENT*, DLL FON

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide38PPR EmulationThis menu controls the printer’s PPR emulation. PPR MENUItem Value RemarksPITCH 10 CPI*, 12 CPI, 17 CPI, 2

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide39FX EmulationThis menu controls the printer’s FX emulation. FX EMULATIONItem Value RemarksPITCH 10 CPI*12 CPI17 CPI20 CP

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide4Setup for Windows via USB Connection . . . . . . . . . .52Connecting a Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide40Parallel menuThis menu controls the operation of the printer’s parallel data interface. RS232C menuNOTE: This menu d

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide41USB menuThis menu controls the operation of the printer’s USB data interface. Network menuNOTE: This menu displays on

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide42This menu controls the operation of the printer’s 10Base-T/100Base-TX network interface. NETWORK MENUItem Default Rem

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide43Memory menuThis menu determines how printer memory is used. System adjustment menuThis menu provides fine adjustment o

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide44Maintenance menuThis menu provides access to various printer maintenance functions. PCL TRAY 2 ID 1-5*-59Sets the # to

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide45Usage menuThis menu is for information only, and provides an indication of total usage of the printer and the expected l

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide461. Press the Online button to return the printer to offline status.2. Press the Menu button until the INFORMATION MENU d

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide47Network Connection Setup via WindowsRequirements:• Windows Server 2003 with Network interface for Ethernet• Windows XP•

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide48B4400To print Network Information:1. Turn the printer ON.2. Press and hold the TEST button on the print server located o

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide49BOOTP or RARP server in the network, the IP address must be set manually. Also, a company network administrator may spec

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide5Generating a cleaning page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Cleaning the LED array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide508. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set IP 2/4 to IP 4/4, MASK 1/4 to Mask 4/4, (Subnet mask), Gate 1/4 to Gate 4/4, (Gateway addr

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide51Change the Printer Display Language (Models B4500, B4600)The default language for the printer operator panel display is

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide52Setup for Windows via USB ConnectionRequirements:• Windows Server 2003 • Windows XP• Windows ME/98• Windows 2000 Connect

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide534. Click Install Driver (and Status Monitor for the B4400)5. Select local printer.6. Follow the on-screen instructions.7

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide54Troubleshooting Setup Failure via USB Symptom ResolutionCannot setup in Windows 95/NT.40 USB connection is available fo

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide55Setup for Windows via Parallel ConnectionRequirements:• Windows Server 2003 • Windows XP• Windows ME/98• Windows 2000• W

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide565. Click Install Driver (and Status Monitor for the B4400)6. Select local printer.7. Follow the on-screen instructions.C

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide574. Steps 4 and 5 are fro Windows XP/2000/Server 2003.5. Select File>Server Properties in the Printer (and FAX) folder

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide58Setup for Macintosh With USB ConnectionRequirements:A Macintosh computer Rev 8.1 to 9.2.2 and Mac OSX.Connecting a Cable

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide595. Double-click Installer for Mac OS.6. Select the language.7. Accept the license agreement.8. Follow the on-screen inst

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide6Notes, Cautions and WarningsNOTE: A note appears in this manual like this. A note provides additional information to supp

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide60Setup for Mac OSX via Network ConnectionRequirements:To print from Mac OS X, three methods are available: • Ether Talk•

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide613. Choose System Environment setting>Networks.4. Select Views>Network port Setting and make sure Internal Ethernet

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide62NOTE: Proceed to Install the Printer Driver if the IP address has been set in Windows or obtained automatically.1. Turn

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide63Bonjour (Rendezvous) Protocol1. Turn on the printer.2. Start the Macintosh.3. Choose System Environment>Network.4. Se

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide64Setup for Mac OS X via USB ConnectionRequirements:A Macintosh computer Rev 8.1 to 9.2.2 and Mac OSX.Connecting a CableA

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide657. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.Setup in the Printer Setting Utility8. Select Applications on the hard d

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide66Paper recommendationsFor guidance on the media you can use with your printer, which input tray and which ejection method

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide67• Do not use media designed for use in color laser printers and photocopiers • Labels should cover entire carrier sheet.

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide682. Adjust the rear paper support (2) to the size of paper you are using by gripping the lugs (3), tilting and sliding th

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide69Printing envelopes1. Pull out the rear paper exit tray (1) until it locks and lift out the paper guide (2). Fig1_05.jp

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide7IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing this OKI monochrome page printer. Your new printer is designed with a range of

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide70recommended that you manually set the printer to match the media as described here.B4400The print quality for different

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide71• the weight of the paper (thickness)• the type of paperNOTE: 1. If the settings in the printer differ from those select

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide722. When using the manual feed tray, the paper size has to be selected.1. Press the Online button to return the printer t

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide73CAUTION! If media type or media weight are not correctly set, print quality deteriorates and the fuser roller may be dam

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide74InterfacesYour printer is equipped with a selection of data interfaces:1. Parallel – For direct connection to a PC. This

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide75Printer DriversThis chapter describes how to install a printer driver on two types of operating system – Windows, and Ma

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide76(PCL emulation) and/or Device Settings tab (PS emulation) described in the “Operation.” chapter. Macintosh Install the D

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide77OperationThis chapter provides a broad outline of how to operate your printer from either a Windows or a Macintosh envir

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide78Setup tab setupweight1.jpg 1. Paper size should be the same as the page size of your document (unless you wish to sca

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide79Job Options tab joboptions1.jpg 1. The output resolution of the printed page can be set as follows.• The highest quali

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide8About this manualThis manual has been written using more than one printer as a model and the illustrations/screenshots re

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide805. You can set a degree of toner saving for particular print jobs.6. You can select up to 999 copies to print consecutiv

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide81PS emulationFor B4500 and B4600 printers with the PostScript 3 option installed.The tabs available are the Layout Tab, t

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide824. Click the Advanced button to be able to set further document options as follows: psadvdoc.jpg 1. Select the requi

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide83You can set the paper source or leave it as automatic selection and by using the Advanced button you have access to the

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide845. Your printed pages can be scaled to fit larger or smaller stationery.6. Using the Advanced button gives you access to

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide85become the new default settings for all Windows applications.3. This button prints a test page to ensure that your print

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide86the document has finished. Selecting this option would prevent that situation, but printing will be completed a little l

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide879. This button provides access to the same setup windows as when printing from applications. Changes made via the Window

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide88The main tabs are the General Tab, Advanced Tab and Device Settings Tab. The General and Advanced tabs are the same as f

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide89Consumables and maintenanceThis section deals with the replacement of the toner cartridge and image drum and general mai

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide9• [Current page] for the page at which you are looking. acroprint.jpg • [Pages from] and [to] for the range of pages

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide90Dispose of the old cartridge responsibly, inside the pack that the new one came in. Follow any regulations, recommendati

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide91image drum when the print becomes faint or begins to deteriorate.Replacing the image drumIt is recommended that you chan

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide928. Open the manual feed tray and insert a sheet of letter size plain paper between the paper guides, then click the [OK]

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide93Wipe the LED array gently with the cleaning pad that came with the new toner cartridge or use an anti-static cleaning pa

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide94TroubleshootingStatus and error messagesYour printer has been designed to give you helpful status feedback not only duri

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide95• FEED JAM - paper has entered the printer but failed to reach the exit. A typical message indicates a paper jam and adv

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide96NOTE: If the edge of the jammed paper protrudes (or can be seen) from the exit, reinstall the image drum, close the top

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide97Software problemsYour software (operating environment, applications and printer drivers) controls the printing process.

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide98have selected the right driver for use with your printer. See your software documentation for more information. Hardwa

B4400/4500/4600 User’s Guide99Printer freezes or displays error message when computer is rebooted.Booting the computer while the printer is on can cau