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Printer compatibility workarounds


🔍 Printer compatibility workarounds

This guide explains printer compatibility workarounds for specific printer models so they work correctly with Sure-Fire.

⚠️ Before You Begin

Use these steps only if your printer model does not work correctly using your current Sure-Fire print method and settings.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Brother MFC 4450

Brother MFC 4450 should work with Windows Print Method selected in your Sure-Fire printer setup.

Step 2: Okidata Okipage 6E

Okidata Okipage 6E:

  1. Open the Status Monitor (the Okidata software that came with the printer).
  2. Select Preferences or Printer menu (whichever is listed).
  3. On the Layout tab, change Emulation from Hy-Per-Windows to HP LaserJet 4.

Note: If you are having trouble with an Okipage 6E in XP, see this page on the Okidata support site: 

Step 3: Okidata Okipage 8W

Okidata Okipage 8W should work with Windows Print Method selected in your Sure-Fire printer setup.

Step 4: Okidata Okipage 10E

Okidata Okipage 10E:

  1. Open the Status Monitor (the Okidata software that came with the printer).
  2. On the Printer Setup tab, select the Printer menu.
  3. On the Layout tab, make sure Emulation is set to HP LaserJet 6.

Note: If you are having trouble with an Okipage 10E in XP, see this page on the Okidata support site: 

Step 5: Okidata Okipage 10EX

  1. Open the Status Monitor.
  2. On the Controls tab, select the Emulation tab.
  3. Select PCL.
  4. At the Control Panel for the printer, take the printer offline.
  5. Select the Level 1 menu, and then click the Personality tab.
  6. Click Emulation, and then select HP PCL6.

Step 6: Xerox WorkCentre XD100

Select Windows Print Method in your SureFire printer setup.

Step 7: Xerox Docuprint 12P

Xerox Docuprint 12P emulates the HP LaserJet IIP. Try the LaserJet II or IIP driver.

❌ Common Errors

If changes don’t help, confirm you’re using the same print method you selected in Sure-Fire printer setup and re-check your printer’s emulation settings.

📞 Still Need Help?

If you are having trouble, contact our support team:

Phone: 1-800-516-9442

Or submit a support ticket



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