HP (Hewlett-Packard) FS-8000CN, FS-8000CD, FS-8000C User Manual
FS-8000C
FS-8000CD
FS-8000CN
Color Printer
Operation Guide
Caution
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
Legal Restriction on Printing
It may be prohibited to print copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner. It is prohibited under any
circumstances to print domestic or foreign currencies. Printing other items may be prohibited.
Notice on Software
SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer
is factory-set to emulate the PCL 5c. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in
Chapter 3.
Notice
The information in this manual 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.
No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer's firmware (contents of its read-only memory).
This manual, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the page printer,
are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this manual, any
copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made
of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from
which the copying is done.
Trademarks and Notices
PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE, KPDL, and KIR (Kyocera Image
Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name
of Centronics Corporation. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of IBM Corporation. Energy Star is the name of a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to implement HP LaserJet-compatible PCL 5c language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.
This product was developed using the Tornado
This product contains UFST
TM
TM
RealTime Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.
and MicroType® from Agfa Corporation.
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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement
All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation.
Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG.
ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of
International Typeface Corporation.
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FCC statement (for users in the United States)
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.
Note:
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 not
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that used for the receiver.
• 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 cables should be used for interfacing with the computer.
Cautions to the user:
• Any modifications without prior permission of Kyocera may cause harmful interference.
• If any modifications or changes are made to this equipment without prior permission of Kyocera, Kyocera as the
manufacturer does not guarantee the compliance with the FCC Rules.
• The use of equipment that does not comply with the FCC Rules is prohibited.
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Important Notes for Interface connectors
Be sure to power off the printer before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable. For protection against static
electricity discharge to the printer's internal electronics through the interface connector(s), cover any interface connector that is not in use with the protective cap supplied.
Use shielded interface cables.
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 the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means
that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Because radiation emitted inside the printer is completely
confined within the 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 United States to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for Class I
(1) laser products, and is certified elsewhere as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825-1.
Cautions:
• Laser radiation will open. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW THE BEAM DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Cautionary Labels
For European and
Asian countries
For U.S.A. and Canada
The printer bears any of the following labels.
Inside
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U.S. 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 on and 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.
Ozone concentration
The printers generate ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell.
To minimize the 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.
To Prevent Printer from Tipping Over
To prevent the FS-8000C printer from tipping over, the optional CA-31B caster kit must be installed when the printer
is installed with more than one paper feeder or a duplex unit. For detailed information on the CA-31B caster kit, see
page A-11.
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Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A.
Model name: Color Page Printer FS-8000C
Trade name: Kyocera Mita
Responsible party: Kyocera Mita America, Inc.
Address: 225 Sand Road PO Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008, U.S.A.
Telephone: (973) 808-8444
Fax: (973) 882-6000
Contact person for technical matter: Ryozo Kojima
Phone: (973)-882-6019
Manufacturer’s name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer’s address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
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.
The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the
inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned.
User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications.
Technical drawings.
Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity.
Other technical information.
Kyocera Mita America Inc.
CE Marking Directive
According to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
Manufacturer’s name: Kyocera Corporation, Mie Plant Tamaki Block
Manufacturer’s address: 704-19 Nojino, Tamaki-Cho, Watarai-Gun, Mie-Ken 519-0497, Japan
Declares that the product
Product name: Color Laser Printer
Model number: FS-8000C / FS-8000CN
(as tested with enhancement optional units; Duplex unit PD-30, Paper Feeder PF-30A, Document
Finisher DF-31 etc.)
Conforms to the following product specifications:
EN 55 022: 1998 Class B
EN 61 000-3-2: 1995
EN 61 000-3-3: 1995
EN 55 024: 1998
EN 60 950: 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11
EN 60 825-1: 1994+A11
The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the
inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned.
User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications.
Technical drawings.
Descriptions of procedures that guarantee conformity.
Other technical information.
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Declaration of Conformity for Australia
Manufacturer’s name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer’s address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
declares that the product
Product name: Page Printer
Model name: FS-8000C
Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-8000C is the 30 ppm (monochrome)/8 ppm (color), A4 size and
utilized plane paper; laser; dry toner; etc. The printer can be equipped with several enhancement optional units as a
paper feeder as PF-30A, a duplex unit as PD-30, a mailbox/sorter as SO-30, IB-21E, etc.
conforms to the following product specifications:
AS/NZS 3548: 1995 (EN 55 022: 1998 Class B)
IEC60950 (EN 60 950: 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11)
IEC60825-1 (EN 60 825-1: 1994+A11)
The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the
inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned.
User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications
Technical drawings
Descriptions of procedures that guarantee conformity
Other technical information
The manufacturer has been employed with ISO9001 scheme. JQA and BS have attested the manufacturer.
Kyocera Mita Australia Pty., Ltd.
6-10 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia
Telephone: +61 2-9888-9999
Fax: +61 2-9888-9588
Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministere des Communications du Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
ISO 7779
Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder
weniger gemäß ISO 7779.
Disclaimer
Kyocera will not be liable to customers or any other person or entity for any 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.
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NERGY STAR
E
®
As an E
NERGY STAR
E
NERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The basic objective of the E
Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the
NERGY STAR
Program is to reduce environmental pollution by
encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently.
This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the
E
NERGY STAR
Program. This function makes it possible to reduce the amount of electrical power consumed by the
printer. For maximum power savings, turn off the printer's power supply when not using the printer for extended periods
of time.
For details on the sleep timer function and printer power consumption, refer to this manual.
Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep timer function:
Power consumption in
34 W (40 W)
FS-8000C
FS-8000CD
Initial sleep mode setting
30 minutes (30 minutes)
FS-8000CN 37 W (40 W)
( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline
Kyosera ECO-PRODUCT
This product has been developed and manufactured with the express interest of reducing the
impact on the environment.
Using Kyocera's innovative cartridge free techology, Kyocera has created an advanced printing
system that does not require the wasteful replacement and disposal of a cartridge.
sleep mode
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.2 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.3 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.1.4 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.2 Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.2 Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.2.3 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.3 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Chapter 2 Handling Paper
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.1 Available paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.2 Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.1.4 Recommended Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.1 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.2 Paper properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.2.3 Other properties of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.3 Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.3.1 Selecting the Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.1 Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.2 Indicators in Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.2.1 Menu System Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.3.1 Printing a Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.3.2 Printing a Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.4 e-MPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.4.1 Using Quick Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.4.2 Using Proof-and-Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.4.3 Printing a Private Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.4.4 Storing a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.4.5 Printing a List of Code Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.4.6 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.4.7 Changing e-MPS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
3.5.3 Changing Network Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
3.5.4 Resolving IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
3.6 Making Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
3.6.1 Default Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
3.6.3 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
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3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
3.6.5 Default Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
3.7 Pagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
3.7.1 Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
3.7.2 Print Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
3.7.3 Page Protect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
3.7.4 Linefeed (LF) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
3.7.5 Carriage-Return (CR) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
3.8 Setting Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
3.8.1 KIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
3.8.2 EcoPrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
3.8.3 Tone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
3.8.4 Gloss Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
3.9 Operating the Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
3.9.1 Setting up the RAM Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
3.9.2 Reading/Writing to an Option Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
3.10 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
3.10.1 MP Tray Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
3.10.5 Selecting the Paper Feed Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84
3.10.6 Duplex Printing (FS-8000CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-85
3.10.7 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
3.10.8 Creating Custom Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89
3.10.9 Resetting the Custom Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
3.10.10Selecting the Output Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-93
3.10.11Selecting the Option Sorter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-94
3.11 Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97
3.11.1 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97
3.11.2 Matching Colors to Monitor (RGB Simulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-98
3.11.3 Using Ink Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99
3.11.4 Color Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-100
3.12 Reading Life Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-101
3.12.1 Displaying the Total Printed Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-101
3.12.2 Displaying the Oil Unit Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
3.12.3 Resetting the Toner Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-103
3.13 Other Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104
3.13.1 Selecting the Message Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104
3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-105
3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-106
3.13.4 Received Data Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-108
3.13.5 Printer Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-109
3.13.6 Resource Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-110
3.13.7 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-111
3.13.8 Auto Continue Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-112
3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-113
3.13.10Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-115
Chapter 4 Printer Drivers and Utilities
4.1 Printer Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.1 Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3 Configuring the Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.3.1 Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.4.1 Basic Printing Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
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4.4.2 Advanced Printing Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.5 Configuring the Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.6 Installing a Printer Driver for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.1 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.1 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.2 Storage Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.4.1 Possible Paper Jam Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.4.3 [Paper Jam — Feeder # Cover] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.4.4 [Paper Jam — Cassette #] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.4.5 [Paper Jam — MP Tray] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.4.6 [Paper Jam — Duplexer Drawer] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.4.7 [Paper Jam — Paper Feed Unit] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.4.8 [Paper Jam — Side Cover] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.4.9 [Paper Jam — Option Stacker] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Toner Container Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.1 Frequency of toner container replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.2 Toner Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.1.3 Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement . 6-3
6.1.4 Replacing the Toner Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3 Replacing the Oil unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.4 Replacing the Maintenance Kit D (Separation Charger Unit) . . . . 6-13
6.5 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6.5.1 Cleaning the Paper Feed Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6.5.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Appendix A Options
A.1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
A.2 Expansion Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
A.2.1 Installing the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4
A.3 General Description of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
A.3.1 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
A.3.2 PF-30A Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
A.3.3 PD-30 Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
A.3.4 SO-30 Sorter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10
A.3.5 ST-30 Bulk Stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
A.3.6 DF-31 Document Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
A.3.7 CA-31 Casters and CA-31B Caster Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11
A.3.8 HD-3 Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12
A.3.9 BC-1 Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12
A.3.10 IB-20/IB-21E Network Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13
Appendix B Computer Interface
B.1 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
Communication Modes 2
B.1.2 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
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B.2 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.2.1 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.2.2 Interface voltage levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.2.3 Serial connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.3 RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
B.3.1 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
B.3.2 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
B.4 RS-232C Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B.4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B.4.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Appendix C Technical Specifications
C.1 Printer Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
C.2 Printing Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to the professional color printer from Kyocera Mita. Using the Ecosys Color Printer,
you can now print top quality documents at 30 pages per minute for monochrome and 8 pages
per minute for color in A4, Letter, and A5 paper sizes.
The Kyocera Mita Ecosys Color FS-8000C Series printers are available in the following three
models:
Ecosys Color FS-8000C
Basic model of the FS-8000C Series. Equipped with two paper cassettes, each with a capacity
for holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper.
Ecosys Color FS-8000CD
FS-8000C Series model which is equipped with a duplexer (for two-sided printing) and a
paper cassette with a capacity for holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper.
Ecosys Color FS-8000CN
FS-8000C Series network model. Equipped with two paper cassettes, each with a capacity for
holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper. This model is also equipped with an network
interface card and a hard disk as the standard features.
1.1 Features
1.1 Features
1.1.1 General
This section outlines the common major printer features of the FS-8000C, FS-8000CD, and
the FS-8000CN Ecosys Color printers.
Components with an ultra-long product life
The main printer components such as the imaging drum, development units, and fuser unit
have an ultra-long product life.
The imaging drum has been developed using Kyocera’s leading-edge ceramic technology
that makes full use of amorphous silicon.
High-speed printing
The printer supports print speeds of 30 pages per minute for monochrome outputs; and 8
pages per minute for color outputs. (Actual time varies according to page complexity.)
Superb color printing quality and versatile color control
Multi-bit color depth renders continuous tone images. The intelligent color calibration
system automatically optimizes colors every time the printer is powered.
Variety of paper sizes and types
In addition to ordinary paper, you can use print media such as transparencies, labels, and
other special papers for printouts.
Environmental-friendly materials
The toner container is made of materials that can be incinerated without polluting the
environment. (However, be sure to dispose of toner containers according to your local safety
code or regulations.)
Sleep mode
Conserves energy while printing is stopped.
1.1.2 Hardware
Advanced Performance Data Processing
A 400 MHz CPU, 64 MB of RAM, and the optional hard disk deliver ideal throughput for
wide varying printing applications.
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1.1 Features
Two expansion slots for hardware interfaces
The printer is equipped with two expansion slots for plugging in optional network interface
cards and a hard disk. The expansion slot for network interface cards accommodates two cards
at the same time.
Standard bidirectional parallel interface
Ensures high-speed data transfer between the host computer and printer.
Memory card slot
You can select and read the data in a memory card set in this slot from the printer operator
panel.
Large-capacity paper cassettes
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Each paper cassette can hold approximately 500 sheets of 80 g/m
paper which is 0.1 mm
thick. The printer also has a multipurpose tray that can hold approximately 150 sheets of
nonstandard size paper. Printed sheets can be stacked in the face-down output tray or an
optional face-up output tray.
1.1.3 Software
Displaying printer messages in any of eight languages
Printer messages can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Spanish
or Swedish.
e-MPS
‘e-MPS’ is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System,’ which is a postprocessing function that combines electronic sorting, job retention, virtual mailboxing, and a
barcode printing system for job retrieval.
When printing multiple copies of a document, the data is transferred from the computer to the
printer only for the first copy; the data is then stored on the printer’s hard disk. Copies of the
document are printed using the stored data.
Printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.
Furthermore, printed data that is stored on the hard disk can be called up using job retention
functions, such as Quick Copy etc., allowing you to quickly print additional copies of a
document from the printer at any time, without needing to re-spool the document or start up
the computer system.
Printer control language PRESCRIBE
The printer uses PRESCRIBE, Kyocera’s page printer control language with enhanced color
graphics capabilities. The simple commands of PRESCRIBE allow the programmers to easily
define pagination and device control.
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1.1 Features
1.1.4 Networking
KPDL3 (Kyocera Printer Description Language 3)
The printer uses KPDL3, Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page description
language Level 3. The printer has 136 fonts that are compatible with Adobe PostScript
fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.)
PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes
The printer has the built-in two-dimensional stacked bar codes of PDF 417 (Portable Data
File 417).
Ethernet network interface
The FS-8000CN comes built-in with a 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX network interface card for
readily connecting to a network.
SNMP compliance
The printer complies with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The SNMP is
used for providing and transferring management information (MIB) between the printer and
the host computer.
Support for network printer monitor utility (KM-NET VIEWER)
Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the Kyocera Mita
Digital Library CD-ROM (comes with the printer) for details.
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1.2 Parts and Functions
This section provides explanations and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their
functions. Try to be familiar with the names and functions of these parts for correct use and
optimal performance.
1.2.1 Front
1.2 Parts and Functions
Figure 1-1
1 Operator Panel
Used to specify printer functions and display the printer operating status.
2 Paper-full Sensor
This sensor detects the tray full condition. When the Face-down tray is full, the printer
stops operating and urges you to clear the Face-down tray.
3Front Cover
When open, this cover gives you access to the internal component for replacing toner
containers. The cover must also be open to clear paper jam.
4 Top Paper Cassette (FS-8000C/FS-8000CN)/Duplex Drawer (FS-8000CD)
The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to A3 sizes. For the FS-8000CD, the top drawer
includes the duplexer for two-sided printing.
5 Bottom Paper Cassette
The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to A3 sizes as a second paper source (for the
FS-8000C and FS-8000CN).
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1.2 Parts and Functions
6 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray
The MP tray holds up to 150 sheets of standard and non-standard sizes. Transparencies,
envelopes, etc. must be fed using this tray.
Caution
Figure 1-2
7 Paper Stopper
This stopper, when flipped up, prevents the printed sheet of large size from falling.
8 Face-down Tray
This tray receives printouts face down.
9 Power Switch
This switch turns printer power on and off.
The power cord must not be unplugged from power at least 30 minutes since the printer
is switched off.
10 Side Cover
This cover is open by pulling the handle to clear paper jams.
11 Face-up Tray
This tray receives printouts face up.
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1.2.2 Internal
1.2 Parts and Functions
Figure 1-3
1 Black Toner Container
This container holds black (K) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run
out.
2 Main Charger Unit
This is an electrical component used to transfer the toner onto the drum unit. The main
charger unit must be cleaned when you replace the toner container.
3 Yellow Toner Container
This container holds yellow (Y) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run
out.
4 Magenta Toner Container
This container holds magenta (M) toner. You must replace the container when the toner
run out.
5 Cyan Toner Container
This container holds cyan (C) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run
out.
6Power Cord Connector
This connector accepts the power cord supplied with the printer.
Caution
The power cord must not be unplugged from power at least 30 minutes since the printer is
switched off.
7 Waste Toner Bottle
This plastic bottle collects waste toner for later disposal. The bottle has a cap which is
used to seal the bottle opening when being disposed of.
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1.2 Parts and Functions
1.2.3 Rear
8Fuser Unit
The fuser unit fixes the toner permanently on the paper. The fuser becomes very hot
during printing.
9 Paper Feed Unit
The paper feed unit transports paper from the paper source for developing and fixing
images.
10 Separation Charger Cleaning Knob
This cleaning knob (green) is used to clean the separation charger. The separation
charger unit must be replaced after every 100,000 pages of printing and requires
professional servicing. Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
11 Primary Transfer Unit
This unit is used to create the image developed by toner and to transfer it onto the
surface of the paper.
Figure 1-4
1Vents
Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside.
2 Parallel Interface Connector
This connector is for a standard Centronics parallel interface cable from the computer.
Connect this connector to the computer’s parallel port.
3 Paper Feeder Side Cover
This cover is opened to clear paper jams in the paper feeder section.
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1.2 Parts and Functions
4 Serial Interface Connector
This connector is for D-sub 25-pin RS-232C cable from the computer. Connect this
connector to the computer’s serial printer port with a serial cable.
5 Memory Card Slot
This slot receives a memory card. A memory card can hold fonts, macros, forms, etc., that
can be downloaded in the printer’s memory. For details, see Appendix A Options, section
A.3.1 Memory Card on page A-7.
6 Network Interface Card Slot (OPT1)
This slot holds an optional network interface card for network printing. (An optional Hard
disk can’t be used in this slot.) For details see Appendix A Options, section A.3.10 IB-20/
IB-21E Network Interface Cards on page A-13.
7 Hard Disk or Network Interface Card Slot (OPT2/HDD)
This slot holds an optional hard disk for storing print jobs or network interface card for
network printing. A Kyocera Mita manufactured hard disk must be used. For details, see
Appendix A Options, section A.3.8 HD-3 Hard Disk on page A-12.
8 Ozone Filter Duct
The ozone filter behind the duct is provided to prevent the ozone generated in the printer
from escaping out the air.
Caution
Do not block the cooling air in and out vents and the ozone filter duct against walls or with
other objects. If the flow of cooling air is blocked, heat will be built up in the printer, and
there will be a risk of fire.
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1.3 Clearance
1.3 Clearance
Caution
Allow the following clearance on all sides of the printer.
Prolonged use without sufficient clearance may cause heat to build up within
the printer, resulting in fire.
Left: 50 cm
(19-11/16 inches)
Figure 1-5
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Chapter 2 Handling Paper
The printer can use a variety of media in various sizes. However, any media you will choose to
use with the printer must be in accordance with the guidelines and specifications in this
chapter. Use of paper not satisfying these guidelines and specifications may cause problems
such as frequent paper jams, poor quality printing, and possible damage to the printer
mechanism.
Even meeting the instructions provided in this chapter, special media such as transparencies,
labels, envelopes, non-standard-size paper must be fed directly from the printer’s MP (multipurpose) tray and delivered in the face-up tray in ‘straight path’ manner. For details on use of
MP tray, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode on page 3-79.
2.1 General
2.1 General
The Ecosys Color FS-8000C Series printers are designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper,
like those widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printers will also support other
types of paper as long as they meet the standards explained in this chapter.
Selecting the right paper is very important. Use of unsuitable paper can cause paper jams,
misfeed, curling, poor print quality, and even worse, printer damage. This chapter shows
you how to use your printer in a way that will ensure efficient, error-free printing and
minimal printer damage. This practice will increase your office productivity.
Kyocera Mita will not be liable for any problems that may occur if you use paper that
does not meet these standards.
Note
2.1.1 Available paper types
The FS-8000C Series printers can use almost any type of printer paper. These printers
accept paper used for xerographic copiers as well.
Paper comes in three generic grades: economy, standard, and premium. The grades are
determined by how easily the paper can pass through the printer. This depends on the
smoothness, size, moisture content, and cutting of the paper. The higher the grade, the less
risk of problems (such as paper jams), and higher the print quality.
The differences in paper characteristics of different paper makers also affect the printer
performance. High-performance printers can produce high-quality results only when the
right types of paper are selected. Low-priced paper is not always economical, especially if it
ends up causing frequent printing problems.
Paper of the different grades is available in basis weights (explained later). The
recommended basis weights of paper for the printers are 16, 20, and 24 pounds. When
expressed in grams per square meter, the recommended basis weights range from 60 to 90 g/
2
m
.
2.1.2 Paper specifications
Ta bl e 2- 1 summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the subsequent
pages.
Item Values
Weight (basis weight)
Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensions See Table 2-3.
Dimensional accuracy
Squareness of corners
Moisture content 4 to 6 %
Cassette: 64 to 90 g/m
MP tray: 64 to 220 g/m
0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
±
0.2 °
±
90
2
(17 to 24 lb/ream)
2
(17 to 58 lb/ream)
†
Table 2-1
2-2
Item Values
Direction of grain Long grain
Pulp content 80 % or more
Table 2-1 (Continued)
† Paper of 135 to 220 g/m2 thick should be A4 or Letter size and fed laterally.
2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes
The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as cutsheet, the MP (multi-purpose) tray must be used.
148 mm
2.1 General
Minimum
Paper
Size
5-13/16 inches
Figure 2-1
2.1.4 Recommended Paper
The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance.
Size Product Weight
Letter, Legal Hammermill LASER PRINT
A4, A3 NEUSIEDLER COLOR COPY
458 mm
18 inches
80 mm
3-1/8 inches
Maximum
Paper Size
310 mm
12-3/16 inches
90 g/m2 (24 lb)
2
90 g/m
Table 2-2
2-3
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
To get clean, crisp printouts from laser printers all the time, select high-quality printer paper
that meets the printer’s requirements. Laser printers use laser beams, electrostatic discharge,
toner, and heat, all of which affect the paper. Furthermore, paper slide, bends, and twists as
it passes through laser printers during printing. Therefore, printer paper must be able to
withstand such great stress.
This section describes the major considerations for selecting the right printing paper.
2.2.1 Guidelines
Paper conditions
Do not use paper with folded edges, curls, warps, smudges, tears, or embossing. Also do
not use paper containing lint, clay, or paper debris. Using such paper may cause illegible
printing, misfeeds, paper jams, etc., and shorten the product life of the printer. Never use
paper with surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper surface should be as
smooth and even as possible.
Paper composition
Do not use paper with surface-coating or containing plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing
causes such paper to emit toxic fumes.
Bond paper should have at least an 80 % pulp content. The percentage of cotton and other
fibers should not exceed 20 %.
Paper sizes
Table 2-3 lists the standard paper sizes and dimensions. Note that certain paper sizes are
available only for MP tray feeding (as remarked) and face-up tray delivering. For details on
using MP tray, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode on
page 3-77.
The dimensional tolerances for these paper sizes are
length and width of paper. The corner angles must be 90
Paper Size Dimensions Remarks
Ledger
Legal
Letter
11
×
8-1/2
8-1/2
17 inches
14 inches
×
11 inches
×
0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for both
±
0.2 °.
±
ISO A3
ISO A4
ISO A5
JIS B4
Table 2-3
297
210
148
257
2-4
420 mm
×
297 mm
×
210 mm
×
364 mm
×
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
Paper Size Dimensions Remarks
JIS B5
Monarch
Business
ISO DL
ISO C5
ISO C4
ISO B5
ISO A6
Executive
Commercial 9
Commercial 6-3/4
JIS B6
Japanese postcard
Japanese double-postcard
Custom
182 × 257 mm
3-7/8
7-1/2 inches
×
4-1/8
9-1/2 inches
×
220 mm
×
110
162
229 mm
×
229
324 mm
×
250 mm
×
176
105
148 mm
×
7-1/4
10-1/2 inches
×
8-7/8 inches
×
3-7/8
3-5/8
6-1/2 inches
×
128
182 mm
×
148 mm
×
100
148
200 mm
×
80
148 mm to 310 × 458 mm
×
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
MP tray only
2.2.2 Paper properties
Smoothness
Paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause
gaps in printouts. However, paper with surfaces that are too smooth may cause multiple-sheet
feeding and fogging problems (fogging is a gray background effect).
Basis weights
Basis weight is the weight in pounds of 500 sheets (called a ream) of paper cut to the basic
size, which is 17
to basis weights depend on paper classifications. In the metric system, the basis weight is
expressed in grams per square meter (g/m
Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause misfeeds, jams, and premature wear of printer
parts. Uneven weight of paper can cause multiple-sheet feeding, print defects, poor toner
fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The recommended basis weights for this
printer are between 64 and 90 g/m
When you use paper with basis weights of 135 to 220 g/m
quality printouts.
Table 2-3 (Continued)
22 inches. The number of sheets in a ream and the basic paper size relating
×
2
).
2
(17 to 24 lb per ream).
2
, use the face-up tray for high-
Thickness (Caliper)
Thick paper is called high-caliper paper and thin paper is called low-caliper paper. Paper used
by the printer should be neither too thick nor too thin. If you encounter paper jam, multiple-
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