Oki C8800 - Manual (Page 8)

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Print Media Settings
Always make sure the media setting
matches the print media you are
using.
Improper media settings:
• cause poor quality printing
• cause flaking
• can damage the printer
Printer Driver Versus
Printer Menu
Printer driver settings override
printer menu settings.
Default Settings
The default media weight setting for
all trays is Medium.
Resetting to the Original
Defaults
1. Press E
NTER
.
2. Press - repeatedly until you see
MAINTENANCE MENU on the
display.
3. Press E
NTER
.
4. Press E
NTER
.
The printer resets and returns to
the on-line state.
Temporarily Changing the
Media Weight for an
Individual Print Job
If you are printing a job on special
media, you can temporarily load the
media in a tray and change the media
settings for that tray in the driver as
you print the job.
Ranges for Printer Media
Weight
Media weight settings can be made in
the printer menu or the printer driver.
Selectable Media Weight
Settings
Setting Media Weight
Light US Bond: 17 to 19 lb.
Index: 35 to 40 lb.
Metric: 64 to 71 g/m
2
Medium US Bond: 20 to 24 lb.
Index: 42 to 50 lb.
Metric: 75 to 90 g/m
2
Heavy US Bond: 24 to 32 lb.
Index: 50 to 67 lb.
Metric: 90 to 121 g/m
2
Ultra Heavy US Bond: 32 to 53 lb.
Index: 67 to 110 lb.
Metric: 121 to 200 g/m
2