Flash DIMM Option Kits

OKI 8 MB FLASH DIMM KIT #70042501OKI 16 MB FLASH DIMM KIT #70042601

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Installing the Flash DIMM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Verifying Correct Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9PCL Macro Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Introduction

Important!The Flash DIMM option kits allow downloading PCL fonts and forms to the printer. How these fonts and forms are used in printed documents depends on the particular operating system and software application in use. This requires programming experience and an understanding of embedding control codes, which is beyond the scope of this software and documentation.

Introduction 1

General Information

The Flash DIMM card can be used to store fonts and overlays (PCL Macros), both of which are downloaded to the DIMM using the Storage Device Manager (SDM) software supplied on the CD with the kit.

FontsFonts in either of the following formats can be stored:

• .ttf (TrueType fonts)• .sfp (PCL bitmap fonts)

Overlays: PCL MacrosOverlays such as

• letterheads• logos• forms, etc.

can be stored on the Flash DIMM, then used in printed documents.

2 General Information

Installing the Flash DIMM Card

Caution!To avoid damage by static electricity or rough handling, keep the Flash DIMM in its packaging until you’re ready to install it.

Note: The printer has only one slot in which to install an optional Flash DIMM card or the optional Postscript emulation card.

1. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord and interface cable.

2. Remove the access panel from the back of the printer:a. Loosen the screw.

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b. Remove the access panel.

3. Locate the slot:

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Caution!To avoid damage to the Flash DIMM from static electricity, ground yourself (touch metal) before handling it.

4. Remove the Flash DIMM from its packaging.

5. Hold the Flash DIMM with the gold contact edge down and the notched corner (1) to the right.

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6. Place the DIMM in the slot and press down firmly until it snaps into place.

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7. Replace the access panel:

a. Align the tabs at the bottom of the access panel with the slots in the printer.

b. Swing the panel up and tighten the screw to secure it in place.

8. Reattach the interface cord and power cable, then turn on the printer.

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Verifying Correct Installation

1. Print a MenuMap:

a. Press ON LINE to place the printer off line.

b. Press MENU one or more times until INFORMATION MENU appears.

c. Press ITEM + one or more times until PRINT MENU MAP appears.

d. Press SELECT.The MenuMap Prints.

2. Check the information at the top of the MenuMap. “Flash Memory” should appear, showing the memory (8 or 16 MB) of the Flash DIMM you installed.

Note: If it does not appear, repeat the above steps and be sure the Flash DIMM is in the correct slot and is pushed in completely at both ends (you’ll hear it snap up into place). Then reprint the MenuMap and check for Flash Memory again.

3. Press ON LINE.

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Installing the Software

The CD supplied with your Flash DIMM installs the Storage Device Manager software, used to download fonts and PCL macros to the Flash DIMM:

1. Place the CD in your CD-ROM drive and wait for it to autorun.(If the CD does not autorun, click Start → Run → Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM drive and double-click Install.exe, then click OK.)

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Exit the Menu Installer.

To Open Storage Device ManagerClick Start → Programs → Okidata → Oki Storage Device Manager → Oki Storage Device Manager.

For Information on Using Storage Device ManagerSee the Reference PDF file in the root directory of the CD.

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PCL Macro Control Codes

The following table summarizes the control codes for PCL macros.

For a complete list of control codes supported by the printer, see the Reference PDF file in the root directory of the CD supplied with the Flash DIMM.

Command Explanation

ESC&f#Y Macro ID. # = ID number (number you assigned to the macro when creating it).

Note: If you don’t know the ID number, print the File List using Storage Device Manager (click Printers → Print File Listing). The ID number is the number which precedes the double colon before the file name for the macro; e.g., for 5::logo.bin, the ID number is 5.

ESC&f#X Macro Control: Enable/Disable Macro

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