HP Ci 1100 User Manual

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

Please read the instruction handbook before using the printer . Keep it close to the printer for easy reference.

Please read the instruction handbook before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference.

The sections of this handbook and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.

DANGER: Indicates that serious injury or even death will very possibly result from insufficient attention

to or incorrect compliance with the related points.

WARNING: Indicates that serious injury or even death may result from insufficient attention to or

incorrect compliance with the related points.

CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical damage may result from insufficient attention

to or incorrect compliance with the related points.

Symbols

The m symbol indicates that the related section includes safety warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated inside the symbol.

......... [General warning]

........ [Warning of danger of electrical shock]

........ [Warning of high temperature]

The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are indicated inside the symbol.

.......... [Warning of prohibited action]

.......... [Disassembly prohibited]

The ● symbol indicates that the related section includes information on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol.

.......... [Alert of required action]

.......... [Remove the power plug from the outlet]

.......... [Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection]

Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the safety warnings in the handbook are illegible or if the handbook itself is missing. (fee required)

Thank you for purchasing the Ci 1100 Color Laser Printer.

Notice NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. The information in this Instruction Handbook is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be

inserted in future editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition.

SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION MODES. The printer is factory set to emulate the PCL 5C. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in

No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this Instruction Handbook. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer’s firmware (contents of its read-only memory).

This Instruction Handbook, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this Instruction Handbook, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of the copyright holder is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this Instruction Handbook, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.

Regarding Tradenames KPDL is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation. HP Color LaserJet 5 is a product of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Using the Printer

Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Dutch801, Swiss742, Incised901, ZapfCalligraphic801, ZapfHumanist601, OriginalGaramond, and Chianti are

trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Century Schoolbook, Stymie, and Cooper-Black are trademarks of Kingsley-ATF Type Corporation. ITC AvantGarde, ITC Benguiat, ITC Bookman, ITC Souvenir, ITC ZapfChancery, and ITC ZapfDingbats are

registered trademarks of International Type-face Corporation. Revue is a trademark of Esselte Pendaflex Corporation in the U.S., Letraset Canada Ltd. in Canada, and Esselte

Letraset Ltd. elsewhere.

Bitstream Sublicense Agreement FONTWARE/TrueDoc developed by BITSTREAM INC. is provided as part of this Printer by manufacture under

license. Manufacture, as a Licensee of BITSTREAM, grants you, the Sublicensee, non-exclusive right to use FONTWARE/TrueDoc installed in this Printer, if you agree to and at all times comply with the following items:

1. Ownership

As the Sublicensee, you own the Printer in which FONTWARE/TrueDoc is originally installed, but BITSTREAM retains title to and ownership in the software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc. The Sublicense is not a sale of the original software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc or any portion or copy of it.

2. Copy Restrictions

FONTWARE/TrueDoc is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of FONTWARE/TrueDoc even if modified, merged, or included with other software, is expressly forbidden. You may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement.

3. Unauthorized Use

FONTWARE/TrueDoc may not be removed, disclosed and transferred to any third party for any length of time without the prior written consent of manufacture or BITSTREAM. Also, you may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or create derivative works based on FONTWARE/TrueDoc.

4. Term

This agreement should remain in full force and effect forever thereby allowing the Sublicensee to use the FONTWARE/TrueDoc forever unless the Sublicensee violates the terms of paragraphs 2. or 3. above. In the event of such violation, this agreement will terminate automatically without notice from manufacture. Upon termination, you should destroy FONTWARE/TrueDoc and all copies of them, in part and in whole, including modified copies, if any.

Important note on the interface connectors

Be sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable* to the printer. For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer’s internal electronics through the interface connector(s), keep any interface connector which is not in use capped using the protective cap supplied.

* A shielded interface cable must be used.

Ozone concentration

The printer generates ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 ppm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked.

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FCC statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Shielded circular cable should be used for interfacing with the computer.

Caution to user

Any modification without prior permission may cause harmful interference. If any modification/change is introduced to this equipment without prior permission, we as the manufacturer cannot

guarantee compliance with FCC rules. To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following options:

Conforming to the Class B limits

Lower Feeding Unit for Ci1100 AD-32 Duplex Unit Hard Disk Drive Option for Ci1100 Barcord Reader

Interface connectors

Important note on the interface connectors

* Use shielded interface cable.

Safety information

Laser safety

This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user operation.

Laser notice

This printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

Caution:

Laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

* Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may

result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CDRH regulations

The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

Disclaimer

We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software.

ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Mita (Mita Copystar America, Inc.) has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

* ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Chapter 1

For Y our

Safety

Chapter 2

Before Y ou

Start

CAUTION LABELS ..................................................................... 1

INSTALLA TION PRECATIONS................................................... 2

PRECATIONS FOR USE ............................................................ 3

System Requirements .................................................................... 5

PC ......................................................................................................................5

Interface .............................................................................................................5

Features ........................................................................................... 6

Unpacking........................................................................................ 6

Part Names ...................................................................................... 7

Control Panel Overview.................................................................. 8

Chapter 3

Setup

Setting Up the Printer ................................................................... 12

Preparing the Imaging Unit..............................................................................12

Setting Up the Output Tray...............................................................................13

Installing the Toner Developers........................................................................14

Loading Media............................................................................... 16

Loading Paper or Transparencies in the Media Cassette ...............................16

Loading Media in the Multi-purpose Tray ........................................................19

Connecting the Printer to a Computer........................................ 23

Using a Parallel Interface Cable ......................................................................24

Connecting the Serial Interface .......................................................................25

Installing the Hard Disk Option ........................................................................25

Power On ....................................................................................... 25

Printing a Status Page From the Printer Control Panel............. 26

Installing the Driver Software ...................................................... 27

Setting the Color Density ............................................................. 30

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Contents

Chapter 4

Using the

Printer

Chapter 5

Care and

Maintenance

Mode Selection.............................................................................. 34

Navigating through the menus.........................................................................37

Outline for Menus.............................................................................................38

Other menus (Others)......................................................................................47

RAM DISK........................................................................................................51

Virtual Mail Box (VMB).....................................................................................52

Memory Cards .................................................................................................57

Setting the Sleep Timer ...................................................................................62

Resource Protection ........................................................................................62

Cleaning......................................................................................... 64

User Replaceable Components ................................................... 69

Clearing a Jam .............................................................................. 71

Troubleshooting............................................................................ 85

Error Messages ............................................................................. 93

Printer Panel Message ....................................................................................93

Repacking.................................................................................... 101

Appendix

Specifications.............................................................................. 110

Printer ............................................................................................................110

Media ............................................................................................................. 111

Margins and Print Area .................................................................................. 112

Software.........................................................................................................115

Bi-directional Parallel Interface......................................................................116

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For Your Safety

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE BELOW

ATTENTION:

SURFACE CHAUDE CI-DESSOUS

VORSICHT:

HEIßE OBERFLÄCHE DARUNTER

ATENCION:

SUPERFICIE CALIENTE ABAJO

CAUTION LABELS

Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safety purposes. BE SUFFICIENTLY CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE INSIDE

ATTENTION:

SURFACE CHAUDE CI-INTERIEUR

VORSICHT:

HEISSE FLÄCHE INTERN

ATENCION:

SUPERFICIE CALIENTE EN EL INTERNO

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE INSIDE

NOTE: DO NOT remove these labels.

For Your Safety

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

■ Environment

CAUTION

• Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to

the printer. ................................................................................................................................................................

• Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt become attached to the power plug, clean the

plug to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. ...............................................................................................

• Avoid locations near radiators, heaters, or other heat sources, or locations near flammable items, to avoid

the danger of fire. .....................................................................................................................................................

• To keep the printer cool and facilitate changing of parts and maintenance, allow access space as shown below. Leave adequate space, especially around the rear cover, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of the

pr i nt e r. .......................................................................................................................................................................

45 cm (17.7”) Multi-Purpose Tray Opening Space

Rear

35 cm (13.8”) Controller Board Opening Space

Left

60 cm (23.6”)

Other precautions

• To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:

• Direct exposure to sunlight

• Extremely high or low temperature [temperature range: 10˚C to 32.5˚C (50˚F to 90.5˚F)]

• Extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH)

• Condensation due to rapid change of temperature

• Areas of poor ventilation

• Areas of high dust or chemical fume concentration (solvent etc.)

• Make sure that the printer is installed in a well ventilated room so as not to increase density of ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavier than air, it is recommended that air at floor level be ventilated.

• The printer weighs approximately 51 kg (112 lbs.). It must be handled by two people.

Front cover opening space

Right

50 cm (19.7”) Media tray Opening Space

■ Power supply/Grounding the printer

WARNING

• DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the

same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. ...........................................

For Y our Safety

• Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs on the

plug, it may cause a fire or electric shock. ..............................................................................................................

• Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact your service representative.

Other precautions

• The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an outlet with the proper voltage.

• Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data.

■ Static Electricity Damage

• To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare metal frame prior to touching the component.

• The interface connectors: Parallel and optional network card

• Electrical components, connectors inside the printer and any components on the optional boards (RAM expansion board, network interface board, etc.)

• The connector pins on the optional paper feeder for the printer

■ Handling of plastic bags

WARNING

• Keep the plastic bags that are used with the printer away from children. The plastic may cling to their

nose and mouth causing suffocation. ......................................................................................................................

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

■ Cautions when using the printer

WARNING

• DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near

the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. ..........

• DO NOT remove any of the covers from the printer as there is a danger of electrical shock from high

voltage parts inside the printer. ..............................................................................................................................

• DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. DO NOT place heavy objects on the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage.

These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. .................................................................

• NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the printer or its parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical

shock or damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing blindness. ................

• If the printer becomes excessively hot, smoke appears from the printer, there is an odd smell, or any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn the power switch OFF (O)

immediately, remove the power plug from the outlet and contact your service representative. .......................

• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the printer, turn the power switch OFF (O) immediately. Next, remove the power plug from the outlet to avoid the danger of fire or electrical

shock. Then contact your service representative. ..................................................................................................

For Your Safety

• When adding memory, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet. If this operation is performed

with the power still attached, there is a danger of electrical shock. ....................................................................

• DO NOT remove or connect the power plug with wet hands, as there is a danger of electrical shock. ............

• ALWAYS contact your service representative for maintenance or repair of internal parts. .............................

CAUTION

• DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (ALWAYS grasp the power plug when

removing the power cord from the outlet.) .............................................................................................................

• ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the printer. If the power cord is damaged,

there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. ...........................................................................................................

• If the printer will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the power switch OFF (O). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from the outlet

for safety purposes during the time the printer is not in use. ..............................................................................

• ALWAYS hold the designated parts only when lifting or moving the printer. ...................................................

• For safety purposes, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when performing cleaning

operations. .................................................................................................................................................................

• If dust accumulates within the printer, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity. Consult with your service

representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the printer. .............................................

Other precautions

• Too much media which exceeds the limit mark on the guide of the tray.

• Front/right/left covers opened while the printer is operating. It may cause a media jam.

• We strongly recommend to use only the original toner developer. Use of our toner developer assures the intended long term reliability of the printer.

■ Cautions when handling consumables

CAUTION

• Avoid inhalation, ingestion, skin or eye contact. If ingestion occurs, dilute stomach contents thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap and water. If contact with

eyes occurs, flush thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. ..............................................................

• Prolonged inhalation of excessive dusts may cause lung damage. Use of this product, as intended, does not

result in inhalation of excessive dusts. ...................................................................................................................

• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn. ...........................................

• Keep away from children. ........................................................................................................................................

■ Waste Disposal Method

Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet the applicable environmental regulations.

System Requirements

To operate the Ci 1100 effectively, refer to the following:

CPU: More than Pentium

Operating System: Windows 95 RAM: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Free disk space: 100 MB or more Virtual memory: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Display: Video card that can display more than 256 colors.

Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)

Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system (hereafter Windows 98)

Before Y ou Start

(133 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.)

(32,000 color recommended.)

/ Windows 98

Interface

■ Parallel interface requirement

Based on the IEEE1284 standard (An ECP compatible paral-

Interface

■ Network interface requirements

Manufacturer Model Applicable country

Ethernet DPI

See your nearest dealer of the manufacturer for availability.

lel port is recommended for Windows 95. To turn on the ECP mode, use the computer’s BIOS setup. Refer to the computer’s manual for details.)

EcoLAN 2000E EcoLAN 3000E

Available in USA and Japan

Before Y ou Start

Features

The Ci 1100 Color Laser Printer provides fast, high-quality color printing on plain paper, plus the ease of operation and high performance you expect from a laser printer.

Some of its features include:

■ High quality

Resolution

Maximum 1200 dpi* (*KPDL emulation only)

■ High speed

For printing of multiple copies on various sizes of paper

Full-color mode: Maximum 4 ppm (pages per minute) Monochrome mode: Maximum 16 ppm

■ Easy operation

Printer driver

Easily prints full-color documents.

Unpacking

Make sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the unit was purchased.

Note:

Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment.

1. Printer (Color imaging unit, Fuser kit, Paper cassette and Output tray are included.)

2. Toner developers (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)

3. Power cord

4. Drivers

5. Color Calibration Reference card

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Part Names

■ Front side view

Before Y ou Start

■ Rear side view

Main Charger

Front cover

Moving handles

Network interface card slot

Operation panel

Right side cover

Output tray

Media cassette ( ☞ P. 16)

Fuser Kit ( ☞ P. 74)

Imaging unit ( ☞ P. 12)

AC inlet ( ☞ P. 24)

Power switch ( ☞ P. 25)

Moving handles

Serial interface connector ( ☞ P. 25)

Parallel interface connector ( ☞ P. 24)

Harddisk access indicator

Memory card connector ( ☞ P. 57)

Multi-purpose (MP) tray

( ☞ P. 19)

Left side cover ( ☞ P. 19) Media thickness switch* ( ☞ P. 19)

*Accessible by opening the left side cover

Before Y ou Start

Control Panel Overview

Ready PAR 600 A4 001

Message Display

The message display displays the printer’s operational mode. Messages which are displayed and their meanings are given in the table below.

Message Meaning

Self test The printer is self-testing after power-up and is not ready to

print.

Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready to print. Ready The printer is ready to print. Processing The printer is processing print data or in the middle of printing. Waiting The last page remains unprinted. The printer waits awhile and

eventually generates a form feed allowing the last page to be printed. (The length of time depends on the form feed timeout setting.) The printing will begin immediately when the FORM FEED key is pressed. If a memory card is being used this can indicate the printer is waiting for data to be written (☞ P. 57).

FormFeed TimeOut An automatic form feed has been generated.

Interface Indicator

The interface indicator indicates the interface over which data is currently being received or was last received. The current interface is indicated by one of the following messages:

Display Description

PAR Parallel interface SER Serial interface OPT Optional interface (if a network interface card is installed)

Note:

The display will blink while the printer is receiving data and continue blinking until the interface is released, even after data transmission is finished.

Resolution Indicator

This shows the current printing resolution in either 1200 or 600 dpi (dots-per-inch).

Before Y ou Start

Paper Size Indicator

This indicator indicates the paper size of the cassette currently selected. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes:

Indicator Paper Size

A4 ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) EX * Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches) B5 * JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm) LT Letter (8-1/2 × 11 inches) LG Legal (8-1/2 × 14 inches) b5 * ISO B5 (17.6 × 25.0 cm)

* These paper sizes can only be used in the multi-purpose (MP) tray.

Copy Indicator

This indicator indicates the number of copies to print from 001 to 999. This number is reduced as printing proceeds.

Before Y ou Start

Symbolic Indicator

This printer icon includes the indicators which show the following information regarding the printer’s paper and toner status.

Face-down indicator Indicates when printed pages are delivered to the output tray

Toner indicator Indicates the status of toner supply in either color of cyan, ma-

Cassette feed Indicates paper is being fed from the media cassette. indicator When flashing, it indicates that there is no media in the

Name Description

in the face-down stack (correct order). The pages are delivered in the reverse order when this indicator is not lit. If flashing, it indicates that paper is jammed on the output tray.

genta, yellow, or black. The toner supply is normal when this indicator is off. If flashing, the toner supply is dwindling. If this is lit, it indicates that the printer is out of toner and not operative until the appropriate toner cartridge is replaced (☞ P. 69).

cassette or that media is jammed in the media cassette.

Multi-purpose feed Indicates when media is fed from the multi-purpose feed tray. indicator If this is flashing, it indicates that there is no media in the tray

or that media is jammed on the multi-purpose tray.

Duplex Indicator Indicates when media is being fed from the duplex unit. It

flashes when there is no media in the duplex unit, or when the media is jammed in the duplex unit.

ON LINE indicator When lit, it indicates that the printer is on-line (The printer

prints received data). When this is off, the printer is offline (The printer stores but does not print received data).

ON LINE

DATA indicator Flashes when data is arriving at the printer’s interface. When

lit continuously, it indicates that data is being processed for printing (or that data is being written to the memory card).

DATA

ATTENTION indicator Flashes when the printer needs maintenance

(☞ P. 69). When lit continuously, it indicates that the printer cannot print due to an error.

ATTENTION

Control Keys

Before Y ou Start

Key Function

ON LINE This key toggles the printer on-line and off-line.

CANCEL This key cancels the data processed in the printer during print-

ing. When the printer is in a mode selection sequence (See MODE key below), pressing this key abandons mode selection in course.

STACK/+ • This key selects whether to output media face-down (printed

side down) or face-up (printed side up).

• During a mode selection sequence, this key is used to select menus and change setting values.

FEED/- • This key selects the paper feed cassette or multi-purpose tray

as the paper source. It can also select an optional feeder if one is installed.

• Select the alternative paper source when Use alternative? is displayed.

• During a mode selection sequence, this key is used to select menus and change setting values.

CONTINUE/ • In normal operating mode, this key forcibly cancels errors

and resumes printing when printing is halted due to errors such as memory overflow.

• This key functions as the sequence: It moves the selection upward in the menu hierarchy or moves the cursor left.

EXIT/MODE This key is used to start and end a mode selection sequence.

(☞ P. 34)

key during a mode selection

FORM FEED/ • In normal operating mode, this key is used to forcibly form-

feed when a print timeout occurs.

• This key functions as the sequence: It moves the selection downward in the menu hierarchy or moves the cursor right.

ENTER/STATUS • During a mode selection sequence, this key confirms the set-

ting made in the mode selection.

• This key determines the paper source while Use alternative? is being displayed.(☞ P. 94)

• In normal operating mode, this key prints a status page.

key during a mode selection

Notes

• Menus set using these keys are enabled only for the interface currently indicated on the message display.

• Settings made from the control panel may be automatically switched to different settings by application software being used.

Setup

Setting Up the Printer

Preparing the Imaging Unit

Open the front cover.

Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrows

are aligned. (This tightens the internal belts, ensuring the unit is ready for printing.)

Close the front cover.

Setting Up the Output Tray

Remove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against the

printer.

Setup

Lower the tray to the operating position.

Setup

Installing the Toner Developers

Note:

The toner developers that are shipped with the printer are starter developers. They are installed in exactly the same manner as the optional developers; the only difference is that the starter developers have less toner. (The page life expectancy is 5000 pages for color and 6000 pages for black, both based on a 5% image area.)

Remove the packaging from the toner developer.

Remove the shipping cover from the developer.

Caution:

To avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt developer.

Note:

Save all packing material for shipping purpose.

Open the right side cover.

Setup

Insert the toner developer in the appropriately labelled slot.

From top to bottom, the order of the color toner developers is BLACK, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW.

Caution:

Excessive exposure to light will damage the imaging unit; do not leave the right side door open for more than 1 minute. Close the right side door after replacing each individual toner developer unit.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each toner developer.

When you have installed all the toner developers, go to step 6.

Close the right side cover.

Setup

Loading Media

Loading Paper or Transparencies in the Media Cassette

The printer is shipped with a media cassette (either Letter paper or A4 paper) installed. The printer can also use five different trays as options:

Cassette Size

A4 Paper 210 mm × 297 mm A4 Transparency 210 mm × 297 mm Letter Paper 8.5" × 11" Letter Transparency 8.5" × 11" Legal Paper 8.5" × 14"

Notes:

•

Make sure that you load the correct media. Each tray is designed and labelled for only paper or transparency. If you load the incorrect media type in a tray, it may cause a jam.

•

If you have the Lower Feeding Unit installed:

–

If you wish to use the automatic cassette-switching feature (for example, when doing a large print job), make sure that all cassettes in the printer are the same media type (paper only) and size.

– The transparency cassette should only be inserted in the upper or middle cassette

slots.

Note:

The printer does not automatically switch cassettes if the media type of the cassette is Transparency.

Pull the media cassette out of the printer.

Remove the base plate stopper from inside the media cassette; refer

to the instruction sheet attached to the cassette.

Setup

(1)

(3)

Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place.

Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface

to avoid media jams or skewed printing.

(2)

Base plate stopper

(4)

(5)

Notes:

•

To optimize your printer’s performance, always use clean, unused media.

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Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged print.

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Reusing media that has been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components.

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Recommended transparency types are 3M CG3700 and 3M CG3710. If the print quality is poor, print on the other side.

Setup

Place the media in the cassette under the hooks.

The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the cassette, or it may cause a jam.

Hook

Limit mark

Notes:

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Load media with the print side down. Most media has instructions recommending the side to be printed first.

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Do not mix different types or thicknesses of media in the media cassette at one time; this may cause a jam.

Slide the media cassette all the way into the slot.

Setup

Loading Media in the Multi-purpose Tray

The multi-purpose (MP) tray serves as an additional tray for loading any type of media that ranges in size from 91 mm × 254 mm to 216 mm × 356 mm (3.6≤ × 10 ≤ to 8.5≤ × 14≤ inches). Use it to load a single sheet or a stack of media, depending on the media’s type and thickness.

Use the multi-purpose tray to accomplish the following:

Print on standard and special media

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Standard media Plain paper [75 to 165 g/m

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Special media Label, transparency, card stock, coated paper, or the reverse side of printed paper (The print quality may not be stable. Use the media tray for best reliability.)

Setting media thickness switch

Because the printer accommodates various media weights from the multi-purpose tray, media thickness can be manually selected for the most reliable paper-picking. Follow these steps:

(20 to 44 lbs.)]

Open the left side cover ( (1) ). The green media thickness switch is

located on the paper feeder and has three settings:

(1)

Thin

Move the switch to the desired setting.

Switch setting Media

Thin (Default) Laser paper 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lbs.)

Middle

Thick Laser paper 124 to 165 g/m2 (33 to 44 lbs.)

Close the left side cover.

Laser paper 91 to 123 g/m Transparency, Label, Coated paper

Middle

Thick

(25 to 32 lbs.)

Selecting a multi-purpose tray mode

The multi-purpose tray has two different ways of feeding media: Cassette, and First modes. For details on selecting a mode, refer to page 46.

Setup

■ Loading Paper

Notes:

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Reusing media that has been fed through the printer (for example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components.

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When printing legal size using the multi-purpose tray, backside marking may occur. If this occurs, use the legal cassette.

For detailed information on media, refer to pages 111 and 114.

Set the media thickness switch ( ☞ P. 19).

(1)Open the Multi-purpose tray.

(2) Extend the media support by sliding it outward.

(1)

(2)

Separate the media guides to the approximate width of the media.

Fan the media, and then tap it on a level surface to avoid media

jams or skewed printing.

Insert the media with the printing side up into the multi-purpose

tray.

The height of media should not exceed the limit mark on the left guide, or it may cause a media jam.

Adjust the media guides to the media size.

Setup

Use the printer driver to select the multi-purpose tray.

Open the printer driver’s Paper tab, then pull down the Paper

Source menu and select your media type.

Note:

If you use the MP tray and print on the second side of the thick paper, select Card Stock in the Paper Source menu, instead of Second Side.*

* Means the other side of a preprinted sheet.

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