OKI Printer Driver

Running an OKI printer without a driver can be risky for your printer and computer system. You may not receive the expected quality print from your OKI printer if the appropriate driver is not available. There can be incompatibility between your printer and operating system, which means you may experience printing errors like incomplete prints. Though you could perform basic printing, advanced features like color management, duplex printing, and finishing options may still be impossible to access. 

Not installing the correct driver may also leave your system vulnerable to security threats. In addition, working on an obsolete OKI printer driver may result in crashes, print errors, and many other malfunctions. So, it is wise to switch to the most recent driver. Not only would you enhance security and functionalities, but you would make the best of your printing projects. Get the latest OKI printer driver installed and ensure nothing less than optimal performance.

How to Download OKI Printer Driver?

Follow these instructions to easily download your OKI printer driver on your computer system:

• Step 1: Open your web browser and search the official Oki website. From there, go to the Support tab and click Drivers and Utilities.
• Step 2: Now, select your printer type, for example, Large Format Printers. A list of printer models will show up. Choose your printer model from the list.
• Step 3: The page will redirect, and you must choose your operating system (OS) and preferred language from the list under Drivers & Utilities.
• Step 4: Scroll down to see the Download Here button below the name of your printer model.
• Step 5: Click on Download Here, and then click "Download upon agreeing with the software agreement" to download the installer package.
• Step 6: The download process will start from here. Once the driver file is completely downloaded, it will appear in your system’s Downloads folder.

How to Install OKI Printer Driver?

Installing the OKI printer driver is the next step after downloading the correct driver file. Here are the steps that you need to follow to ensure a successful installation process:

• Step 1: Go to the Downloads folder and click on the zipped printer driver file. You will have to unzip the file.
• Step 2: To unzip the printer driver file, right-click on the file and select Extract All. You can also simply open up the file, right-click on it, and copy the actual file. Paste the file on the desktop.
• Step 3: Press the Windows start button. On the search bar, type in the Control Panel and open it.
• Step 4: Click on Hardware and Sound, then select Devices and Printers.
• Step 5: In the Devices and Printer window, click Add a Printer.
• Step 6: After that, click on The Printer That I Wish Isn't Listed on the Add a Device window.
• Step 7: Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings and click Next.
• Step 8: In the following window, select the Use An Existing Port option, then select USB001 from the drop-down menu.
• Step 8: Once you are done, click on Next. After that, in the Install the printer driver window, click on Have Disk.
• Step 9: Next, click on Browse and locate the driver from the DVD drive. Select the OKI file, then click Open and OK.
• Step 10: Under the Printers list, click OKI and press Next. When it asks, which version of the driver do you want to use?" select Use the driver that is currently installed and click Next.
• Step 11: In the Type a printer name window, you can rename the printer, then click Next.
• Step 12: After that, select Do not share this printer option and click Next.
• Step 13: You will get a You’ve Successfully Added OKI screen. Click on Finish, and you are done.

How to Update OKI Printer Driver?

Updating the latest OKI printer driver can significantly transform your printer's functionality. Here is how you can update your OKI printer driver:

Using Windows Update

• Step 1: Press the Windows start button and search "Check for updates."
• Step 2: If any updates are available, they should start installing automatically. If not, click "Download" to begin the installation.
• Step 3: You can also adjust your Windows Update settings from here.

Using Device Manager

• Step 1: Press the Windows + X and click the “Device Manager” option. Look for Print Queues.
• Step 2: Double-click on Print Queues to expand it. Select the OKI printer > right-click > Update Driver
• Step 3: Select Search automatically for drivers. Wait for Windows to search for driver updates.
• Step 4: Once it is done, you’ll get the latest printer driver updated manually.
• Step 5: After downloading and installing the update, restart your computer.