Kyocera 3750 User Manual
Table of Contents
FS-1750
FS-3750
User’s Manual
Kyocera Laser Printer
Introduction
Caution
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
Notice on Software
SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is
factory-set to emulate the PCL 6. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter
2.
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.
Regarding Tradenames
PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE 2e, KPDL, and KIR2 (Kyocera Image
Refinement 2)* are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.
Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines
Corporation. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name
of Centronics Data Computer Corp. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is
a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows,
and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation. E
This Kyocera page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL6 language emulation.
PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.
This product was developed using the Tornado™ Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.
™
Contains UFST
*: KIR 2 uses Pixel Magic’s resolution enhancement technology.
and MicroType® from Agfa Corporation.
Pixel Magic is a trademark of Oak Technology, Inc.
NERGY STAR
is a U.S. registered mark.
© 1999 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.5., February 2001
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IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS")
WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT
DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY
IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS
AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU
DO NOT SO RETURN THE DEVICE WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED
TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country organization, grants you a license for the
Programs only in the country where you acquired t he Programs. You obtain no rig hts other than those granted you under
this license.
The term "Programs" means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions
merged into other programs. IBM retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner, copyrights
in the Programs.
1. License
Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer possession
of the Programs and the device to another party.
If you transfer the Programs, you must transfer a copy of this license and any other documentation to the other party.
Your license is then terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first use of the Program.
You may not:
1) use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except as provided in this license;
2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or
3) sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the Program.
2. Limited Warranty
The Programs are provided "AS IS."
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS (OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE BUNDLING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR ALDC
3. Limitation of Remedies
IBM's entire liability under this license is the following;
1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM's liability will be
for actual damages only and will be limited to the greater of:
a) the equivalent of U.S.$25,000 in your local currency; or
b) IBM's then generally available license fee for the Program
This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM
is legally liable.
IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential
damages, even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be
liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any
developer of Programs supplied to IBM. IBM's and the developer's limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such
developer is an intended beneficiary of this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so
they may not apply to you.
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4. General
You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and
conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for
payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license. Neither party may bring an action,
regardless of form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired the Program in the United States,
this license is governed by the laws of the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license is
governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which
you acquired the Program.
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.
Agfa Japan License Agreement Guidelines
1. “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format
as well as the UFST Software.
2. You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and versions
of letters, numerals, characters and symbols (“Typefaces”) solely for your own customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on the registration card you return to Agfa Japan. Under the terms of this License
Agreement, you have the right to use the Fonts on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the fonts on more
than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agreement which can be obtained from Agfa Japan. Agfa
Japan retains all rights, title and interest to the Software and Typefaces and no rights are granted to you other than
a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement.
3. To protect proprietary rights of Agfa Japan, you agree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information
concerning the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures regulating access to and use of
the Software and Typefaces.
4. You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefaces, except that you may make one backup copy. You agree
that any such copy shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the original.
5. This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License
may be terminated by Agfa Japan if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not remedied
within thirty (30) days after notice from Agfa Japan. When this License expires or is terminated, you shall either
return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as requested.
6. You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software.
7. Agfa Japan warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Agfa
Japan-published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Agfa Japan
does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE EXCLUDED.
8. Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Agfa Japan in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair
or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Agfa Japan.
IN NO EVENT WILL AGFA JAPAN BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF
THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES.
9. New York, U.S.A. law governs this Agreement.
10. You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written
consent of Agfa Japan.
11. Use, dupli cation or disclosure by the Government is subject to restri ctions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as appropriate.
Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights software as set forth in
FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2).
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12. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY STATEMENT OR
REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS
EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EA CH
PARTY. BY OPENING THIS DISKETTE PACKAGE, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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.
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 installat ion. 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 tha t interference will not occur in a particul ar 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, Kyocera 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 units:
Conforming to the Class A limits
HS-3E Bulk Paper Stacker (for FS-3750)
❒
PF-7E Bulk Paper Feeder
❒
Conforming to the Class B limits
EF-1 Envelope Feeder
❒
DU-20 Duplexer (for FS-3750)
❒
DU-21 Duplexer (for FS-1750/FS-3750)
❒
HS-20 Paper Handler/Stacker (for FS-3750)
❒
HS-21 Paper Handler/Stacker (for FS-1750/FS-3750)
❒
PF-20/PF-20mini Paper Feeder (for FS-3750)
❒
PF-21/PF-21mini Paper Feeder (for FS-1750/FS-3750)
❒
SO-6 Sorter/Stacker
❒
ST-20 Bulk Paper Stacker
❒
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Interface connectors
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.
☛ 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 825-1.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
(Philippines)
Laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS.
The labels shown are affixed to the
FS-3750. Similar labels are affixed
to same location on the FS-1750.
(European/
Asian countries)
(U.S.A./Canada)
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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.
Ozone concentration
The printers generate 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
3. Do not use this product near water.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on
the cord.
8. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
10. Except as explained elsewhere in User's Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those
compartments to service personnel.
11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A—When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B—If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C—If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D—If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the product to normal operation.
E—If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.)
Model Number: Page Printer FS-1750/FS-3750
(as tested with enhancement optional units: EF-1, PF-21, DU-21, HS-21
and ST-20 etc.)
Trade Name: Kyocera
Responsible Party: Kyocera Electronics Inc.
Address: 11465 John’s Creek Parkway, Suite #250 Duluth, GA 30097, U.S.A.
Telephone number: 770-623-2150
Fax number: 770-623-2151
Contact person for technical matter: Paul Bosak
Phone: 770-623-2163
Manufacturer's name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer's address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward,
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.
CE Marking Directive
according to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
Manufacturer's name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer's address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
declares that the product
Product name: Page Printer
Model number: FS-1750/FS-3750 (as tested with enhancement optional units:EF-1, PF-21,
DU-21, HS-21 and ST-20 etc.)
conforms to the following product specifications.
EN 55 022:1998 Class B, if operated without PF-7E and without HS-3E
EN 55 022:1998 Class A, if operated with PF-7E and with HS-3E
EN 61 000-3-2:1995
EN 50 082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991
IEC 801-3:1984
IEC 801-4:1988
EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11
EN 60 825-1:1994+A11
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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 ELECTRONICS EUROPE GmbH
Mollsfeld 12
40670 Meerbusch, Germany
Phone: +49 21 59 918 0
Fax: +49 21 59 918 100
Declaration of Conformity (Australia)
Manufacturer's name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer's address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
declares that the product
Product name: Page Printer
Model number: FS-1750/FS-3750 (as tested with enhancement optional units:
EF-1, PF-21, DU-21, HS-21 and ST-20 etc.)
Description of device: This Page Printer Model FS-3750 is the 18ppm (FS-1750 is the 14ppm); 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-21, a duplexer as DU-21, a sorter as ST-20 etc.
Conforms to the following product specifications.
AS/NZS 3548: 1995 (EN 55 022:1994 Class B, if operated without PF-7E and without HS-3E)
(EN 55 022:1994 Class A, if operated with PF-7E and with HS-3E)
IEC60950 (EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4)
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 the procedures that guarantee the conformity
Other technical information.
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The manufacturer has been employed with ISO9001 scheme. The manufacturer has been attested by JQA
and BS.
KYOCERA ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD
Unit 6, 112 Talavera Road, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia
Phone: +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 ministère des Communications du
Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à 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
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.
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Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer
Prolonged Non-use
If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet.
We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible
damages that may occur when the printer is used next time.
Moving the Printer
When you move the printer:
❒ Move it gently.
❒ Keep it as level as possible, to avoid spilling toner inside the printer.
❒ If you need to move the printer to another location, first remove the toner container, developer unit, and
waste toner bottle. After removing the developer unit from the printer, wrap it in the supplied plastic bag
and place it into the box in which the toner container is packaged. Make sure that the waste toner bottle
is securely capped and place it in the plastic bag together with the toner container. Be sure to consult a
serviceman before attempting long-distance transportation of the printer.
(1) Remove the developer unit. (2)
1. Disconnect
Developer unit
2. Push
To reinstall the developer unit in the printer, use the reverse procedure of the above.
Close the protect cover. (3)
Protect cover
Toner container box
Pack the developer unit.
Plastic
bag
(supplied)
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As an E
product meets the E
E
NERGY STAR
The basic objective of the E
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
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 the instruction manual provided with the printer.
®
NERGY STAR
NERGY STAR
Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging the
Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this
NERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY STAR
Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep timer
function:
Initial sleep mode setting
FS-1750 30 minutes (30 minutes) 14 W (30 W)
FS-3750 30 minutes (60 minutes) 16 W (45 W)
The action program Energy 2000
Energy partnership for a sustainable development.
We get further – with all our energy.
Kyocera 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 technology, Kyocera has created
an advanced printing sy stem that does not require the wasteful replacement
and disposal of a cartridge.
NERGY STAR
(): E
Power consumption in
sleep mode
program guideline
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Introduction
The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It has been designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology.
Maintenance Features
• Compact design
Thanks to the inboard cassette configuration, the printer requires no more space than the average computer.
• Ultra long life modules
The drum, developer, and fuser have been designed for ultra long life.
• Amorphous silicon drum
The drum has been developed using Kyocera's unique ceramic technology using amorphous silicon.
Print Engine Features
• Superb print quality
Using 1200 dots per inch in "Fast 1200 mode" or "Fine 1200 mode", the printout is close to typeset quality.
Also, with Kyocera Image Refinement (KIR) technology, high quality printing can be achieved even at 600
dpi and 300 dpi.
•High speed
A4 sizes typically print at the rate of 18 (14 for the FS-1750) pages per minute. (Actual time varies according to page complexity)
• Large paper capacity
Approximately 250 sheets can be loaded into the paper cassette, and about 100 sheets can be loaded into
the MP tray.
• Wide variety of print media
As well as standard paper, the printer will print on OHP film, labels and other types of special purpose
media.
•Sleep mode
Conserves energy during the printer's idle periods.
• Ecoprint mode
Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.
• Standard bi-directional parallel interface
Supports high-speed data exchange with the computer.
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Software Features
• Wide variety of available fonts
The printer comes with 80 PCL/PS compatible fonts installed.
• Kyocera's own PRESCRIBE 2e printer language
Allows advanced graphic capabilities that allow you to print out any outline shape or solid form, as well
as providing a variety of special effects such as patterned fills, gray-scale shading, a user accessible print
image model, and multiple page orientations and print directions within the same page.
• Automatic rotation of fonts and graphics
Images and fonts are automatically rotated to match the page orientation.
• A wide variety of internal symbol sets
The printer supports most PCL 6 symbol sets.
• Display of printer messages in any of four languages
English, French, German, or Italian. As an option it is also possible to download the messages in other
languages. Please contact your Kyocera dealer.
• Memory card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc.
Data in the memory card can be selectively read from the printers control panel.
• Simple network management protocol (SNMP) compliance
Offers network managers complete open network management.
•Kyocera PrintMonitor
Provides network wide management of the Kyocera FS family of laser printers. Refer to the readme file
located in the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM (included with the printer) for details.
• PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes
The printer includes the capability that allows the user to implement the two-dimensional stacked bar
code symbology, PDF 417, or Portable Data File 417.
Options
The following options are available for the printer.
DU-20 Duplexer (for FS-3750)
DU-21 Duplexer (for FS-1750/FS-3750)
EF-1 Envelope Feeder
HS-20 Paper Handler/Stacker (for FS-3750)
HS-21 Paper Handler/Stacker (for FS-1750/FS-3750)
HS-3E Bulk Paper Stacker (for FS-3750)
PA-1 Paper Path Adaptor
PA-20 Paper Path Adaptor
PF-20/PF-20mini Paper Feeder (for FS-3750)
PF-21/PF-21mini Paper Feeder (for FS-1750/FS-3750)
PF-7E Bulk Paper Feeder
PT-4 Face-up Output Tray (for FS-1750)
SO-6 Sorter/stacker
ST-20 Bulk Paper Stacker
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Guide to the Manual
Unless specifically stated otherwise, information in this manual applies to printer models FS-1750/
FS-3750. The printer illustrations and printed samples used in this manual are of the FS-3750.
User's Manual (This booklet)
The User's Manual is this booklet. This manual guides you through the following topics:
❒ Installation
❒ Printer operation
❒ Control panel operations
❒ Fonts
❒ Maintenance and troubleshooting
CD-ROM (Kyocera Digital Library)
The CD-ROM supplied contains the printer User's Manual, PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual, and
PDF417 Two Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual. To gain access to these documents, insert the
CD-ROM into the appropriate drive and follow the instructions on the insert accompanying the CD-ROM.
To view these documents, you need the Adobe Acrobat software installed in your computer. For details, read
the instructions on the CD-ROM package.
The User's Manual guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer.
The PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual explains how to use the PRESCRIBE 2e commands in document files for formatting, and their parameters in detail for experienced users, using pictures and samples.
User's Manual (on CD-ROM):
Includes the text of this manual.
PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual (on CD-ROM):
❒ PRESCRIBE 2e command reference
❒ Fonts
❒ Bar codes
❒ Printer permanent parameters
❒ Emulation
PDF417 Two Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual (on CD-ROM):
❒ PDF417 overview
❒ PRESCRIBE 2e commands for PDF417
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer............................................. 1-1
1.1. Positioning the Printer............................................................1-1
Clearance............................................................................................................ 1-1
Places to Avoid................................................................................................... 1-1
Basic requirements............................................................................................ 1-2
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................... 1-3
List of Shipped Components ............................................................................. 1-4
1.3. Names of Parts........................................................................ 1-5
Front View.......................................................................................................... 1-5
Interior View ...................................................................................................... 1-6
Rear View........................................................................................................... 1-6
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing .....................................................1-7
1—Open the top cover ....................................................................................... 1-8
2—Install the toner container........................................................................... 1-8
3—Close the top cover ....................................................................................... 1-9
4—Install the waste toner bottle ...................................................................... 1-9
5—Adjusting the paper guides in the cassette and adding paper ................ 1-11
6—Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray ............................ 1-13
7—Install the face-up output tray (if required) ............................................. 1-13
8—Connect the printer to the computer......................................................... 1-14
9—Attach the power cord ................................................................................ 1-14
10—Print a status page ................................................................................... 1-15
11—Test the interface with the computer...................................................... 1-15
12—Set the emulation mode ........................................................................... 1-15
13—Install the printer driver ......................................................................... 1-16
1.5. MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Feeding ......................................... 1-19
First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding) ....................................................... 1-19
Cassette Mode .................................................................................................. 1-19
Duplex Printing from the MP tray ................................................................. 1-19
Selecting the MP Tray ..................................................................................... 1-19
1.6. Memory Card ........................................................................ 1-22
Handling a Memory Card................................................................................ 1-22
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation............................................ 1-23
Removing the Main Circuit Board .................................................................. 1-23
SIMM to be used.............................................................................................. 1-25
Installing and Removing SIMMs .................................................................... 1-25
Testing the Expansion Memory ...................................................................... 1-26
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Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer..................................2-1
2.1. Control Panel .......................................................................... 2-1
Message Display ................................................................................................ 2-2
Interface Indicator............................................................................................. 2-2
Resolution Indicator .......................................................................................... 2-2
Paper Size Indicator .......................................................................................... 2-3
Copy Indicator.................................................................................................... 2-3
Symbolic Indicators ........................................................................................... 2-4
Control Keys....................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2. Operating Procedures............................................................. 2-6
Switching Power On .......................................................................................... 2-6
Stack Selection................................................................................................... 2-6
Feed Selection .................................................................................................... 2-6
On-line/Off-line Setting ..................................................................................... 2-7
Canceling Printing............................................................................................. 2-7
Status Printout .................................................................................................. 2-8
Form Feed ........................................................................................................ 2-10
2.3. Using the Mode Select Menu ............................................... 2-11
Mode Select Menu............................................................................................ 2-11
2.4. Configuring Interfaces.......................................................... 2-13
Parallel Interface ............................................................................................. 2-13
2.5. RAM DISK .............................................................................. 2-14
Setting the RAM DISK Size............................................................................ 2-14
RAM DISK Operations .................................................................................... 2-14
2.6. Operating a Memory Card.................................................... 2-15
Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card................................................. 2-15
Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card ..................................................... 2-15
Writing Data to a Memory Card ..................................................................... 2-15
Deleting Data from a Memory Card............................................................... 2-16
Formatting a Memory Card ............................................................................ 2-17
Printing a list of data names........................................................................... 2-17
2.7. Setting Custom Sizes ............................................................2-18
2.8. Setting the Paper Type ......................................................... 2-19
Making Settings............................................................................................... 2-20
Paper Type User Setting ................................................................................. 2-20
2.9. Sleep (Ecopower) Mode........................................................ 2-22
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2.10. Dumping Received Data ....................................................... 2-23
2.11. KIR 2 Level............................................................................ 2-24
2.12. Ecoprint Mode ...................................................................... 2-25
2.13. Resource Protection .............................................................. 2-26
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2.14. Adjusting the Print Density .................................................. 2-26
2.15. Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer)..................................... 2-27
Chapter 3 Fonts....................................................................... 3-1
3.1. Internal Fonts..........................................................................3-1
3.2. List of Fonts ............................................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4 Maintenance .......................................................... 4-1
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement ........................................................... 4-1
Toner Kit to be Used.......................................................................................... 4-1
Supplying Toner................................................................................................. 4-1
Replace the Waste Toner Bottle........................................................................ 4-4
4.2. Cleaning.................................................................................. 4-6
Main Charger Unit ............................................................................................ 4-6
Paper Feed Unit................................................................................................. 4-8
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting....................................................5-1
5.1. General Guide ......................................................................... 5-1
5.2. Power Problems ...................................................................... 5-2
5.3. Interface Problems.................................................................. 5-2
5.4. Print Quality Problems............................................................ 5-3
Completely blank printout ................................................................................ 5-3
All-black printout............................................................................................... 5-3
Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots .......................................................... 5-4
Black or white vertical streaks ......................................................................... 5-4
Faint or blurred printing................................................................................... 5-5
Grey background................................................................................................ 5-5
Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper ......................................................... 5-6
Characters out of position ................................................................................. 5-6
5.5 Indicators and Messages ........................................................5-7
Indicators ........................................................................................................... 5-7
Maintenance Messages...................................................................................... 5-8
Error Messages ................................................................................................ 5-10
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam......................................................... 5-12
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Appendix A Printer Specifications.........................................A-1
Appendix B Paper Selection................................................... B-1
B.1. General Guidelines..................................................................B-1
Paper Availability ..............................................................................................B-1
Paper Specifications ..........................................................................................B-1
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper ....................................................... B-2
B.3. Special Paper ..........................................................................B-4
Overhead Projection (OHP) Film......................................................................B-5
Adhesive-Backed Labels....................................................................................B-5
Appendix C Host Computer Interface ................................... C-1
C.1. Parallel Interface .....................................................................C-1
Parallel interface communication modes .........................................................C-1
Interface Signals................................................................................................C-2
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface .....................................................C-4
RS-232C interface ..............................................................................................C-4
RS-422A interface ..............................................................................................C-5
C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ......................................................C-8
PRESCRIBE 2e FRPO D0 command................................................................C-9
C.4. RS-232C Cable Connection ..................................................... C-9
Preparing an RS-232C Cable ............................................................................C-9
Connecting the Printer to the Computer........................................................C-10
Index..................................................................................Index-1
Mode Select Menu ........................................................Last page
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1.1. Positioning the Printer
Chapter 1
Installing the Printer
This chapter explains how to unpack and install the printer. The topics covered are:
Positioning the printer
Unpacking and inspection
Names of parts
Setting up and interfacing
1.1. Positioning the Printer
Clearance
Allow at least the necessary minimum clearance around the printer (see below). A total space of 92 cm by
61 cm by 138 cm (36 by 24 by 54 inches) is needed.
30 cm (12 inches)
30 cm (12 inches)
40 cm (16 inches)
[20 cm (8 inches) when the
face-up output tray* is not
installed.]
* Optional with the FS-1750
60 cm (24 inches)
25 cm (10 inches)
Places to Avoid
Avoid installing the printer in locations subject to:
❒ Direct drafts of hot or cold air
❒ Direct drafts from outside (Avoid locations near doors leading outside.)
❒ Sudden temperature or humidity changes
❒ Sources of high temperature, for example, near stoves or radiators
❒ Excessive dust
❒ Vibration
❒ Ammonia or other harmful fumes. (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or make liberal use of insec-
ticide, remove the printer first!)
❒ Excessive sunlight or humidity
❒ Lack of ventilation
❒ Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level
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1.1. Positioning the Printer
Basic requirements
The printer will work best if it is installed in a location that is:
❒ Near the computer
If the parallel interface is used to connect the printer to the computer, the connecting cable should be
shielded type and not be longer than 3 meters (10 feet).
❒ Level and well supported
Place the printer on a sturdy table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer.
❒ Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone (see section Power Supply on
next page).
Power requirements are:
Voltage
Frequency
Current capacity
The outlet should be earthed, or an adapter should be used.
If an extension cord is used, the total length of the power cord plus extension should be 5 meters (17 feet) or
less.
❒ Well ventilated, not too hot or cold, and not too damp or dry
Temperature
Humidity
If you install the printer where the temperature or humidity is outside the above ranges, you may not get
the best print quality, and there will be an increased chance of paper jams.
120 V (U.S.A./Canada), 220 V to 240 V (European countries), ±10 % at each voltage
60 Hz (120 V), ±2 %
50 Hz/60 Hz (220 V to 240 V), ±2 %
FS-1750: Max. 5.8 A at 120 V, or Max. 3 A at 220 V to 240 V
FS-3750: Max. 7.8 A at 120 V, or Max. 4 A at 220 V to 240 V
10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
20% to 80%
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1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
Power Supply
The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier, or shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a power circuit with
equipment like this, a high-frequency noise filter or isolation transformer is advisable. (Filters and transformers are available commercially.)
Avoid using plug multipliers to connect a large number of devices on the same circuit as the printer.
If the power from the outlet itself appears to be unstable, a line stabilizer should be used. In places where
the voltage tends to fluctuate, it may be necessary to install a voltage regulator.
As the disconnect device is not incorporated in the printer’s AC primary circuit, an easily
accessible socket outlet must be provided near the equipment.
If the printer is used with the optional Sorter (SO-6) or Stacker (ST-20), in order to avoid shortcircuiting, it should be ensured that these devices are plugged securely into their respective
power outlets.
Da kein Trennschalter in den Wechselstrom-Primärkreis des Druckers eingebaut ist, muß
eine leicht zugängliche Steckdose in der Nähe des Gerätes vorhanden sein.
Wenn der Drucker mit dem gesonderten Sorter (SO-6) oder Stapler (ST-20) verwendet wird,
muß darauf geachtet werden, daß diese Geräte einwandfrei an separate Steckdosen angeschlossen sind, um Kurzschluß zu vermeiden.
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
The printer is packed a s shown below. Unpack the printer following d iagrams 1 and 2 on the next page. While
unpacking it, check that the listed parts are all accounted for.
Examine the package for any signs of damage that may have been caused during transportation. If the carton is found to be badly damaged, leave the carton unopened and immediately notify the dealer from whom
you purchased the printer.
Save the box and other packing materials in case you have to repack the printer for transportation at a later
date.
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1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
List of Shipped Components
❒ (A) Face-up Output Tray (FS-3750 only)
❒ (B) Toner Kit (Box for the Developer Unit)
❒ (C) Power Cord
❒ (D) User's Manual and Kyocera Digital Library (CD-ROM), including the printer drivers and manuals.
❒ (E) Paper Stopper (FS-3750 only)
1
(B)
(C)
(A)
(D)
2
Printer
(E)
To remove the printer from the box, grasp the handholds on either side of the printer. Lift the printer from
the carton as shown below.
☛
‹ Always use these handholds when-
ever you lift or move the printer.
‹ The handhold on the right side of the
printer doubles as the memory card
slot. Be sure to remove the memory
card first, if inserted, before lifting or
moving the printer.
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1.3. Names of Parts
1.3. Names of Parts
This section takes you on a guided tour of the printer, pointing out its major parts. The part names introduced here will be used throughout this manual.
Front View
Paper Full Sensor
(Model FS-3750 only)
Power Switch
Side Cover
Face-down
Output Tray
Paper Stopper Control Panel
MP
(Multi-Purpose)
Tray
Paper Feed Unit
Release Lever
Memory Card Slot
Paper Cassette
Size Window
MP Tray
Transfer Roller
Option Paper Feeder
Connector*
Registration Roller
Paper Cassette Paper Feed Unit
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1.3. Names of Parts
T
Interior View
oner Container Release
Lever (Green)
Top Cover
Toner Container
Side Cover
Cleaner Knob (Green)
Rear View
Rear Cover
Serial Interface
(RS-232C/RS-422A)
Connector
Waste Toner Bottle
Main Charger Unit
Parallel Interface Connector
Option Interface Slot Cover
*: To protect the printer against static discharge, the connector must be covered with the supplied protective cap when
not in use.
Option Paper
Handler/Stacker Connector*
Power Cord
Receptacle
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1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
Before you can use the printer for the first time, you must set up the printer by installing the printer components and interfacing with the computer. The steps to be followed in setting up are:
Open the top cover.
1.
Install the toner container.
2.
Close the top cover.
3.
Install the waste toner bottle.
4.
Adjusting the paper guides in the cassette and adding paper.
5.
Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray.
6.
Install the face-up output tray (if required).
7.
Connect the printer to the computer.
8.
Attach the power cord.
9.
Print a status page.
10.
Test the interface with the computer.
11.
Set the emulation mode.
12.
Install the printer driver.
13.
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1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1—Open the top cover
Remove the packing tape from the printer.
1.
Open the printer top cover all the way.
2.
2—Install the toner container
Take the toner container from the toner kit.
1.
With the label side down, thoroughly shake the
2.
toner container (in the direction of the arrow) ten
times or more to loosen and mix the toner inside.
Top Cover
The bottom of the toner container is sealed with a
3.
sealing strip. Peel off the seal on the toner container
and carefully pull off and dispose of the sealing
strip.
☛ Be sure to peel the seal off the toner container
before the toner container is fitted into the developer unit.
Install the toner container on the developer
4.
as show in the diagram.
Toner Container
Sealing strip
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Developer Unit
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
5. When the toner container is installed correctly on
the developer, push the top of the container unit
("PUSH HERE") until it locks in.
☛ Make sure that the toner container is properly
locked in the printer.
3—Close the top cover
Close the top cover by pressing the arrowed part in this
diagram.
Top Cover
Top Cover
4—Install the waste toner bottle
The waste toner bottle is in the toner kit supplied with the printer. The waste toner bottle must be installed
in the printer.
Install the waste toner bottle in the printer as follows.
1. Take the waste toner bottle from the toner kit sup-
plied.
☛ Do not cap the waste toner bottle.
Cap
Waste Toner
Bottle
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1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
2. Open the side cover on the left side of the printer.
3. Insert the waste toner bottle with the bottle tilted
slightly towards you as shown in the figure.
Side Cover
4. Ensuring that it is correctly inserted, close the side
cover.
Waste Toner Bottle
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5—Adjusting the paper guides in the cassette and adding paper
The paper cassette provided with the printer can accommodate paper sizes from A5 to legal, by adjusting the
position of the paper guides and the paper stopper. Paper sizes that are not standard sizes (custom sizes) but
within the size limitations can also be loaded into the cassette. When loading custom sizes into the cassette,
the size must be input into the printer on the control panel. (Refer to 2.7. Setting Custom Sizes) Standard
size paper settings are indicated as fixed positions in the cassette.
☛ ‹ Before adding paper, remove the paper cassette all the way from the printer.
‹ Read the paper manufacturer's instructions concerning handling of the paper.
Remove the paper cassette from the printer, and
1.
place it on a flat, stable surface.
Paper Cassette
Push the bottom plate down until it locks.
2.
Turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper
3.
you are going to use appears in the paper size window.
☛ When the paper size dial is set to "Custom" the
paper size must be set into the printer on the control panel. See 2-7 Setting Custom Sizes for the
setting procedure.
Adjust the paper guide and paper stopper posi-
4.
tions.
Move the paper guides while lifting the green latch
on the right. Set the triangular markings on the
guides to the size of paper that you are to use as
indicated.
ottom Plate
aper Size Dia
Paper Size Window
Triangle Mark
Paper Guide
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