Oki C5500n Series, Handy Reference

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Why Change 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
Print media settings can be made in
the printer driver or in the printer
menu.
• Printer driver settings override
printer menu settings.
Default Media Weight
Settings
The default media weight setting
for all trays is Medium (20 to 27 lb.
US Bond [75 to 101 g/m
2
]).
Changing Defaults
See pages 5 and 7.
Resetting to the Original
Defaults
1. Press E
NTER
.
2. Press - repeatedly until you see
MAINTENANCE MENU on the
display.
3. Press E
NTER
.
MENU RESET
EXECUTE
4. Press E
NTER
.
The printer resets and returns to
the on-line state.
Media Settings for
Individual Print Jobs
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.
Print Media Settings
General Information