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Using the printer software 
Status Monitor (Windows only)
The Status Monitor software is distinct from and installed 
separately from the driver software.
   
The Status Monitor provides a readable indication of the 
printer status as displayed on the indicator LEDs on the 
Operation Panel (see “The Operation Panel” on page 10.) and 
allows you to access the printer menus (listed at the end of this 
chapter) to set printer parameters such as paper size etc.
       
Using the Status Monitor
    
Viewing the status of the printer, and viewing or changing the 
printer menu settings are carried out though the Status 
Monitor. Click on [Start], [All Programs] and select 
Okidata|OKI 3400| Status Monitor. The current printer 
status is shown.    
Printer State tab
This tab is visible by default on opening the Status Monitor and 
displays detailed information about the status of the printer.
NOTE
For reliable operation of the Status Monitor, ensure that the 
USB cable is of length 2m maximum.
NOTE
The Status Monitor is available to Windows operating systems 
only. Mac OS X has a “Printer Menu” utility that allows you to 
change the user settings outlined in this chapter.
NOTE
You are advised to refer to the extensive on-line help as 
required when using the Status Monitor.
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Printer Setup tab
Selecting this tab provides access to the Select Printer 
button, which, when selected, allows you to monitor the status 
any printer configured for use with your computer. 
The Printer Menu button enables you to access the printer 
menu settings.    
From the printer menu, you can configure your printer 
settings.     
Preferences tab 
Selecting this tab provides the means to choose the 
information displayed by the Status Monitor and how/when the 
Status Monitor appears.     
The default Alert view setting (Pop up on alerts) ensures that 
the Status Monitor pops up to inform you of a condition that 
requires your attention e.g. paper out in Cassette Tray.    
Printer functions (User Settings)
The printer settings made from the Status Monitor can be seen 
collectively on a printed Menu Map (or Status Page). To print 
a status page, press printer ON LINE button and hold for 2 
seconds.
User Settings
On the Status Monitor Setup tab, click Printer Menu. The User 
Settings Print Menu appears. You change user settings options 
from this menu.
To save your changes, click the Apply the changed settings 
icon, in the top left hand corner. To undo a change, click the 
Undo changed settings icon.       
Administrator Settings
This menu is intended to be used only by designated staff.
On the User Settings window, select Display -> Administrator 
Menu. The User Settings menu is updated to include the 
Administrator menu options.    
The Administrator Settings menu has the settable items, 
including access to the user menus. If you disable a menu from 
this tab, it does not appear on the User Settings tab.
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To save your changes, click the “Apply the changed settings” 
icon (as shown below), in the top left hand corner.   
To undo a change, click the Undo changed settings icon.  
 
  
It should be noted that many of these settings can be, and 
often are, overridden by settings made in the printer drivers. 
However, several of the driver settings can be left at “Printer 
Setting”, which will then default to the settings entered in 
these printer menus.
Factory default settings are shown in bold type in the 
following tables.
Printer Menu utility (Mac only)
There is no status monitor in Mac. You can change printer user 
settings through the Printer Menu utility.
You can use Windows Print Control Server Software to manage 
your printer in Mac. For more information, see “Printing From 
Mac” on page 35.
NOTE
You can access the printer menu settings window direct by 
clicking [Start], [All Programs] and selecting Okidata|OKI 
C3400n|Printer Name Printer Settings.
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Printer menus
Information menu
This menu provides a quick method of listing various items 
stored within the printer.
  
Shut down menu
This menu provides an option to ensure that your printer can 
be safely switched off.
  
INFORMATION MENU
ITEMACTIONEXPLANATION
PRINT MENU MAP 
/ STATUS PAGE 
PRINTEXECUTE Prints complete menu listing with 
current settings shown.
PRINT NETWORK 
CONFIGURATIONEXECUTEPrints a page that lists the printer’s 
current network settings.
DEMO PRINT EXECUTE Prints demo page.
SHUT DOWN MENU
ITEMACTIONEXPLANATION
SHUT DOWN 
STARTEXECUTE Prepares printer to be safely switched 
off. 
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Print menu
This menu provides adjustment of various print job related 
functions.
     
PRINT MENU
ITEMSETTINGSEXPLANATION
COPIES1-999 Enter the number of copies of a 
document to be printed from 1 to 999.
MANUAL FEED 
(Multi Purpose 
Tr a y )ON/OFFSelects the default tray for paper feed, 
Cassette Tray or Multi Purpose Tray.
MEDIA SIZE 
CHECKENABLE 
DISABLEDetermines whether the printer checks 
the size of paper loaded matches that 
required for the document sent to print.
MONO-PRINT 
SPEEDAUTO 
Color 
NORMALSelects the printers print engine speed 
for the
type of print media in use.
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Media menu
This menu provides adjustment to suit a wide range of print 
media.
  
MEDIA MENU
ITEMSETTINGSEXPLANATION
TRAY 
- MEDIA SIZEA4 / A5 / A6 / B5 
LETTER 
EXECUTIVE 
LEGAL14 
LEGAL13
LEGAL13.5 
CUSTOMSelects the size of paper loaded in 
Tray 1. For CUSTOM setting see 
X-DIMENSION and Y-DIMENSION 
later in this table.
TRAY 
- MEDIA TYPEPLAIN 
LETTERHEAD 
BOND 
RECYCLED 
ROUGH 
GlossySelects the type of media loaded 
in this tray. This will help the 
printer to adjust its internal 
operating parameters, such as 
engine speed and fusing 
temperature, to better 
accommodate the media to be 
fed. For example, letterhead may 
benefit from a slightly lower 
fusing temperature to ensure that 
its ink does not offset. Usertype 1 
– 5 will be displayed only when 
registered from the host PC.
TRAY 
- MEDIA 
WEIGHT
LIGHT
   17-20 lb.
   64-74 g/m²
MEDIUM
   20-24 lb.
   75-90 g/m²
HEAVY
   24-32 lb.
   91-120 g/m²
Adjusts the printer for the weight 
of paper stock loaded in this tray.
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MANUAL (Multi 
Purpose Tray)
- PAPER SIZEA4 / A5 / A6 / B5/
LETTER 
EXECUTIVE 
LEGAL14 
LEGAL13 
LEGAL13.5 
CUSTOM 
COM-9 ENVELOPE 
COM-10 ENVELOPE 
MONARCH ENV 
DL ENVELOPE 
C5 ENVELOPESelects the size of paper to be fed 
from the Multi Purpose Tray. For 
CUSTOM setting see X-
DIMENSION and Y-DIMENSION 
later in this table.
MANUAL (Multi 
Purpose Tray)
- MEDIA TYPEPLAIN 
LETTERHEAD 
LABELS 
BOND 
RECYCLED 
CARD STOCK 
ROUGH 
USERTYPE1 – 5Selects the type of media to be 
fed from the Multi Purpose Tray 
so that the printer can adjust its 
internal parameters to better 
accommodate the selected type 
of media. Usertype 1 – 5 will be 
displayed only when registered 
from the host PC.
MANUAL (Multi 
Purpose Tray)
- MEDIA 
WEIGHTMEDIUM 
   20-24 lb.
   75-90 g/m²
HEAVY
  24-32 lb.
   91-120 g/m²
ULTRA HEAVY
   32-54 lb.
   121-203 g/m²
Selects the media weight to be 
fed from the Multi Purpose Tray.
CUSTOM PAPER 
SIZE
- MEDIA SIZE 
UNITMILLIMETRE 
INCHSelects the unit of measure for 
the next two items.
CUSTOM PAPER 
SIZE
- MEDIA WIDTH2.52-8.27-8.5 
inches
64-210-216 
MILLIMETRESelects the width of paper defined 
by the “CUSTOM” settings 
referred to in the foregoing PAPER 
SIZE settings.
CUSTOM PAPER 
SIZE
- MEDIA 
LENGTH5.83-11-47.24 
inches
148-297-1200 
MILLIMETRESelects the length of paper 
defined by the “Custom” settings 
referred to in the foregoing PAPER 
SIZE settings. Note that media of 
up to 47.24 in (1200 mm) in 
length can be fed from the Multi 
Purpose Tray for banner printing.
MEDIA MENU
ITEMSETTINGSEXPLANATION
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Color menu
The printer automatically adjusts color balance and density at 
appropriate intervals, optimising the printed output for bright 
white paper viewed in natural daylight conditions. The items 
on this menu provide a means of changing the default settings 
for special or particularly difficult print jobs. Settings revert to 
their default values when the next print job is complete.
  
COLOR MENU
ITEMSETTINGSEXPLANATION
DENSITY 
ADJUSTMENT 
MODEAUTO 
MANUALIf set to AUTO, image density will be 
automatically adjusted at power on, 
when a new image drum or toner 
cartridge is installed, and at intervals 
of 100, 300 and 500 drum counts. If 
a 500 drum count interval occurs 
during a print job it will occur at the 
end of that job, and will take up to 
55 seconds. If set to MANUAL, this 
adjustment will only be performed 
when initiated by the next menu 
item.
DENSITY 
ADJUSTMENTEXECUTESelecting this will perform the auto 
density set up immediately.
COLOR 
REGISTRATION 
ADJUSTMENTEXECUTE Performs automatic color 
registration adjustment. Normally 
this is done on power on and when 
the top cover is opened and then 
closed. This process accurately 
aligns the cyan, magenta and yellow 
images to the black image.
POSITION REG 
FINE 
ADJUSTMENT
C REG FINE 
ADJUST
M REG FINE 
ADJUST
Y REG FINE 
ADJUST
 
 
-3~0~+3 
-3~0~+3 
-3~0~+3
Performs fine adjustment of image 
timing in relation to the black image 
component.
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System configuration menu
This menu adjusts general printer settings to suit the way you 
prefer to work.
    
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU
ITEMSSETTINGSEXPLANATION
STATUS PAGE 
AUTO PRINTENABLED 
DISABLEDAutomatically prints status on power 
up.
TIME TO POWER 
SAVE MODE5 MIN 
15 MIN 
30 MIN 
60 MIN 
240 MINAdjusts the idling time before the 
printer automatically switches into 
power saving mode. In this mode 
power consumption is reduced to a 
low level required to just keep the 
printer operating and ready to 
receive data. When a job is sent the 
printer will require a warm-up time 
of up to 1 minute before printing can 
begin.
CLEAR ALARMSON 
JOBWhen ON, non-critical warnings, 
such as requests for a different 
paper size, can be cleared by 
pressing the ON LINE button. When 
set to JOB, they are cleared when 
the print job resumes.
MANUAL FEED 
(Multi Purpose 
Tr a y )  T I M E O U TOFF 
30~90~300 
SECSpecifies how many seconds the 
printer will wait for paper to be fed 
in manual feed mode before 
cancelling the job.
PRINT TIMEOUT OFF 
5~90~300Specifies how many seconds the 
printer will wait when received data 
pauses before forcing a page eject. 
PRINT 
CONTINUATION 
AT  TON E R  
SHORTAGE 
(LOW TONER)CONTINUE 
CANCELSpecifies whether the printer should 
continue printing even after a low 
toner condition is detected.
JAM RECOVERYON 
OFFSpecifies whether the printer should 
perform jam recovery after a paper 
jam has occurred. If ON, the printer 
will attempt to print again any pages 
lost due to a paper jam once the jam 
has been cleared.
ERROR REPORTON 
OFFSpecifies whether to print an error 
report when an internal error occurs.
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LANGUAGEEnglish, 
German, 
French, Italian, 
Spanish, 
Swedish, 
Norwegian, 
Finnish, Danish, 
Dutch, Turkish, 
Portuguese, 
Polish, Russian, 
GreekSets the language used for the 
Status Monitor and printed reports.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU
ITEMSSETTINGSEXPLANATION
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