Kyocera FS FS-1920, Ecosys FS-1920, FS-3820N, FS-3830N Operation Manual
FS-1920
Page Printer
Operation Guide
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Caution on Installation
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Software used with this printer must support the printer’s emulation mode. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 1.
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PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) 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
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This Kyocera Mita 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.
This product contains UFST
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and MicroType® from Agfa Monotype Corporation.
©2003, 2004 by KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION All rights reserved.
Revision 1.1 January 2004
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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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Cautions for Toner Handling
• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn.
• Never open the toner container or waste toner box.
• Make sure not to inhale the toner, and not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth with the hands stained with the toner. And make
sure not to stick to your skin.
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accordance with Federal, state and Local rules and regulations.
• Keep away the toner container and the waste toner box from children.
Contents
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ ix
Features ........................................................................................................................................................... x
For More Information................................................................................................................................... xiii
Guide to the Operation Guide...................................................................................................................... xiv
Chapter 1
Using the Operator Panel ....................................................... 1-1
Understanding the Operator Panel ............................................................................................................. 1-2
Message Display .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Interface Indicator ................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Paper Size Indicator............................................................................................................................... 1-3
Paper Type Indicator ............................................................................................................................. 1-4
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators ...................................................................................... 1-4
Keys ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Menu System Road Map........................................................................................................................ 1-6
Printing Test Pages .................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................ 1-12
Status Page........................................................................................................................................... 1-14
Service Status Page ............................................................................................................................. 1-18
Network Card Interface Status Page.................................................................................................. 1-19
Font Lists.............................................................................................................................................. 1-21
Received Data Dumping ...................................................................................................................... 1-23
Paper Handling........................................................................................................................................... 1-24
Setting the Paper Size ......................................................................................................................... 1-24
Setting the Paper Size in Paper Cassette ............................................................................ 1-24
Setting the Paper Size in MP Tray ....................................................................................... 1-28
Setting the Paper Type........................................................................................................................ 1-30
Setting the Paper Type in Paper Cassette ........................................................................... 1-30
Setting the Paper Type in MP Tray ..................................................................................... 1-31
Creating Custom Paper Type ............................................................................................... 1-32
Resetting the Custom Paper Type ........................................................................................ 1-36
MP Tray Mode...................................................................................................................................... 1-37
Selecting the Paper Feed Source ......................................................................................................... 1-38
Selecting the Output Stack ................................................................................................................. 1-39
Overriding A4 and Letter Size Difference .......................................................................................... 1-40
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Pagination ................................................................................................................................................... 1-41
Emulation............................................................................................................................................. 1-41
Changing the Emulation ...................................................................................................... 1-41
Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation ...................................................................... 1-42
Printing KPDL Errors .......................................................................................................... 1-43
Font....................................................................................................................................................... 1-44
Default font ............................................................................................................................ 1-44
Default Font Size ................................................................................................................... 1-46
Changing Type for Courier/Letter Gothic ............................................................................ 1-47
Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic ....................................................... 1-48
Code Set................................................................................................................................................ 1-49
Number of Copies................................................................................................................................. 1-50
Printing Orientation ............................................................................................................................ 1-51
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) ....................................................................................................... 1-52
Ecoprint ................................................................................................................................................ 1-54
Resolution............................................................................................................................................. 1-55
e-MPS .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-56
Quick Copy ........................................................................................................................................... 1-57
Proof and Hold ..................................................................................................................................... 1-59
Printing a Private Job ......................................................................................................................... 1-61
Printing a Stored Job........................................................................................................................... 1-63
Printing a Code Job ............................................................................................................................. 1-65
Printing a List of Code Jobs ................................................................................................................ 1-67
Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) .................................................................................... 1-68
Printing a List of VMB ........................................................................................................................ 1-69
e-MPS Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 1-70
Interface ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-74
Parallel Interface Mode ....................................................................................................................... 1-74
USB Interface Mode............................................................................................................................. 1-75
Serial Interface Parameters ................................................................................................................ 1-76
Network Interface Parameters............................................................................................................ 1-78
Operating the Storage Device .................................................................................................................... 1-81
Activating the RAM Disk .................................................................................................................... 1-81
Reading Data ....................................................................................................................................... 1-83
Writing Data......................................................................................................................................... 1-84
Deleting Data ....................................................................................................................................... 1-86
Reading Fonts from a CompactFlash Card ........................................................................................ 1-87
Formatting a Storage Device............................................................................................................... 1-88
Printing a List of Data Names ............................................................................................................ 1-89
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Configuration.............................................................................................................................................. 1-91
Page Protect Mode ............................................................................................................................... 1-91
Linefeed (LF) Action ............................................................................................................................ 1-92
Carriage-Return (CR) Action .............................................................................................................. 1-93
Wide A4 Pitch....................................................................................................................................... 1-94
Print Density........................................................................................................................................ 1-95
Total Printed Pages.............................................................................................................................. 1-96
Toner Counter Resetting ..................................................................................................................... 1-96
Message Language............................................................................................................................... 1-97
Automatic Form Feed Timeout............................................................................................................ 1-99
Sleep Timer Setting ........................................................................................................................... 1-100
Printer Resetting ............................................................................................................................... 1-102
Resource Protection ........................................................................................................................... 1-103
Alarm (Buzzer) Setting...................................................................................................................... 1-104
Auto Continue Setting ....................................................................................................................... 1-105
Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting .........................................................................................1-107
Chapter 2
Paper Selection....................................................................... 2-1
General Guidelines....................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Paper Availability .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Paper Specifications............................................................................................................................... 2-2
Selecting the Right Paper...................................................................................................................... 2-3
Special Paper ................................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Transparency (Overhead Projection Film) ........................................................................................... 2-7
Adhesive-Backed Labels ........................................................................................................................ 2-8
Paper Type .................................................................................................................................................. 2-12
Chapter 3
Maintenance ........................................................................... 3-1
Toner Container Replacement ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
Toner Container Replacement Interval................................................................................................ 3-2
Replenishing Toner................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Waste Toner Box Replacement .................................................................................................................... 3-6
Replacing the Waste Toner Box............................................................................................................. 3-6
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-9
Cleaning the Charger Wire ................................................................................................................... 3-9
Cleaning the Charger Grid.................................................................................................................. 3-10
Paper Transfer Unit............................................................................................................................. 3-13
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 4-1
General Guide............................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Print Quality Problems ................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Indicators and Messages .............................................................................................................................. 4-6
Indicators................................................................................................................................................ 4-6
Maintenance Messages.......................................................................................................................... 4-7
Error Messages .................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Correcting a Paper Jam.............................................................................................................................. 4-12
Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer ............................................................................... 4-14
Paper Jam at the Option Duplexer ..................................................................................................... 4-16
Paper Jam at the Option Sorter.......................................................................................................... 4-18
Jam at the MP Tray............................................................................................................................. 4-20
Chapter 5
Fonts ....................................................................................... 5-1
List of Fonts .................................................................................................................................................. 5-2
PCL (Scalable and Bitmap) Fonts......................................................................................................... 5-2
KPDL Fonts (1) ...................................................................................................................................... 5-5
KPDL Fonts (2) ...................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Appendix A
Options .................................................................................... A-1
Available Options .........................................................................................................................................A-2
Expanding the Printer Memory...................................................................................................................A-3
Installing Option Units ................................................................................................................................A-9
PF-60 Paper Feeder................................................................................................................................A-9
DU-61 Duplexer ...................................................................................................................................A-12
SO-60 Sorter.........................................................................................................................................A-15
EF-60 Envelope Feeder ........................................................................................................................A-21
PT-4/PT-60 Rear Tray .........................................................................................................................A-25
Network Interface Card.......................................................................................................................A-26
Microdrive (Hard Disk)........................................................................................................................A-28
CompactFlash (Memory) Card ............................................................................................................A-30
Appendix B
Host Computer Interface........................................................ B-1
Parallel Interface......................................................................................................................................... B-2
Parallel Interface Communication Modes ........................................................................................... B-2
Interface Signals ................................................................................................................................... B-2
USB Interface .............................................................................................................................................. B-5
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ B-5
Interface Signals ................................................................................................................................... B-5
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Serial Interface (Option) ............................................................................................................................. B-6
RS-232C Interface................................................................................................................................. B-6
RS-232C Protocol ......................................................................................................................................... B-7
PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command.......................................................................................................B-9
RS-232C Cable Connection ....................................................................................................................... B-10
Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable...................................................................................................... B-10
Connecting the Printer to the Computer........................................................................................... B-10
Appendix C
Specifications ......................................................................... C-1
Glossary ....................................................................................... Glossary-1
Index ................................................................................................. Index-1
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Introduction
The Kyocera Mita page printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to
make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of
page printer technology.
This section contains the following subsections.
•Features
• For More Information...
• Guide to the Operation Guide
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Features
This section outlines the common major printer features of the FS-1920
page printer.
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.
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)
This is Kyocera’s original smoothing function. It uses software to enhance
the printer’s resolution and produce high-quality printing. The default
setting is On.
Superb print quality
Using 1200 dpi resolution in Fast 1200 mode, the printout is close to
typeset quality. Also, with Kyocera Image Refinement (KIR) technology,
high quality printing can be achieved even at 300 dpi and 600 dpi.
Large paper capacity
Approximately 500 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 transparency, labels
and other types of special purpose media.
Sleep Mode
Conserves energy during the printer’s idle periods.
Ecoprint
Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.
Displaying printer messages in any of eight languages
Printer messages can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian,
Dutch, Spanish, or Portuguese.
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
This printer supports Full-Speed USB 2.0 standards. Connection to a
computer with a USB interface gives a higher communication speed than
parallel interface connection.
e-MPS
‘e-MPS’ is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System,’ which
is a post-processing function that combines electronic sorting, job
retention, and virtual mailboxing.
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 Mita’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.
KPDL3 (Kyocera Printer Description Language 3)
KPDL3 is the Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page description
language Level 3. The printer has 80 fonts that are compatible with Adobe
PostScript fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.)
PDF direct printing
Allows you to send a selected PDF file directly to the printer without
invoking a printer driver.
Account management system
The account management system function records the number of pages
printed by each department. The administrator can preset the maximum
number of pages that each department will be allowed to print.
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Microdrive (hard disk unit) slot for various functions such as job
retention, VMB, and more
By saving print jobs onto the Microdrive, they can be printed out at the
operator panel when desired. The electronic sort function can be used for
much faster printing.
CompactFlash card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc.
Data in the CompactFlash card can be selectively read from the printer’s
operator panel.
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
CD-ROM (comes with the printer) for details.
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For More Information...
• For information on how to install the printer driver software, refer to
the KX Printer Driver Installation Guide that is included with the
printer.
• For information on how to use the printer driver software, refer to the
KX Printer Driver Operation Guide that is included on the CD-ROM
(comes with the printer).
Item Description
Installation Guide
(paper manual)
Describes procedures from printer setup to printing
a test page.
KX Printer Driver
Installation Guide
(paper manual)
Describes the procedure to install the printer driver
software.
Operation Guide
(this manual)
Guides you through topics concerning the
operations and maintenance of the printer.
KX Printer Drivers
Operation Guide
Describes how to install and set the printer driver.
PRESCRIBE Command
Technical Reference
PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera
Mita printers. This Technical Reference contains
the information about how the printing is
performed using the PRESCRIBE commands as
well as the font and emulation description. Also
included is a list of permanent parameters and
their explanation needed when customizing your
printer.
PRESCRIBE Command
Reference
Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE
command syntax and parameters with the aid of
print examples.
Note
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Guide to the Operation Guide
This Operation Guide has the following chapters:
Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel
This chapter explains the message display, indicators and keys on the
operator panel, and how to make various settings from the operator panel.
Chapter 2 Paper Selection
This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer.
Chapter 3 Maintenance
This chapter explains how to replace the toner container, waste toner box,
and how to care for your printer.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such
as paper jams.
Chapter 5 Fonts
This chapter explains about fonts and lists the printer’s internal fonts.
Appendix A Options
This appendix explains how to expand the printer's memory and how to
install each option unit.
Appendix B Host Computer Interface
This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the
printer’s parallel interface, USB interface, and option serial interface.
Appendix C Specifications
This appendix lists the printer’s specifications.
Glossary
This glossary explains the terminology used in this guide.
The following symbols are used to attract your attention in this guide. The
symbols and their meanings are as follows:
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Indicates tips or advice useful for operation.
Indicates situations that are potentially hazardous to the human body or
devices.
Indicates situations that are potentially extremely hazardous to the
human body or devices.
Indicates operations that can be performed or are effective only when the
required option unit is installed.
Note
Caution
Warning
Option
1-1
Chapter 1
Using the Operator
Panel
1
This chapter explains the following topics:
• Understanding the Operator Panel
• Printing Test Pages
• Paper Handling
• Pagination
•e-MPS
•Interface
• Operating the Storage Device
• Configuration
Understanding the Operator Panel
1-2
Understanding the Operator Panel
The operator panel has a LCD message display, three indicators, and eight
keys.
Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys
are explained in the sections that follows.
Message Display
The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The
eight messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and
printing.
Other messages that may appear when the printer needs the operator’s
attention are explained in Chapter 4.
Message Meaning
Self test
The printer is self-testing after power-up.
Please wait
The printer is warming up and is not ready. When
the printer is switched on for the first time after the
toner container is installed,
(Adding toner)
also appears.
Ready
The printer is ready to print.
Processing
The printer is receiving data, generating graphics,
reading a CompactFlash card/Microdrive, or
printing.
Sleeping
The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes
from sleep mode whenever the
GO key on the
operator panel is pressed, the cover is opened or
closed, or data is received. The printer then warms
up and goes online. The time that the printer takes
to enter sleep mode depends on the sleep timer
setting.
Cancelling data
Jobs inside the printer are being canceled. To cancel
a job, see the table on page 1-5.
Waiting
The printer is waiting for the end-of-job command
before printing the last page. Pressing the GO key
allows you to obtain the last page immediately.
FormFeed Time Out
The printer is printing the last page after a waiting
period.
Table 1-1
Understanding the Operator Panel
1-3
Interface Indicator
The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently used. It uses
the following abbreviations:
PAR Standard bi-directional parallel interface
USB Standard USB interface
SER Option serial interface (RS-232C)
OPT Option network interface card
--- No interface is active.
Each interface has a timeout time of 30 seconds during which the other
interface should wait to receive a print job. Even a print job has been
complete on the interface, you should wait for this period until the other
interface begins printing the job.
Paper Size Indicator
This indicator indicates the paper size of the current paper cassette. The
following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.
While the printer is processing data, the SIZE indicator indicates the
paper size selected by the application software.
INTERFACE
Note
SIZE
Message
Display
Paper Size Message
Display
Paper Size
A4 ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) EX Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches)
A5 ISO A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) #6 Commercial 6-3/4
(3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches)
†
A6 ISO A6
(10.5 × 14.8 cm)
†
† With only the MP tray feeding.
#9 Commercial 9
(3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches)
†
B5 JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.6 cm) O2 Oficio II (8-1/2 × 13 inches)
B6 JIS B6
(12.8 × 18.2 cm)
†
16K 16 kai (19.7 × 27.3 cm)
LT Letter
(8-1/2 × 11 inches)
ST Statement (5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches)
†
LG Legal
(8-1/2 × 14 inches)
FO Folio (21 × 33 cm)
MO Monarch
(3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches)
†
HA Japanese Postcard (10 × 14.8 cm)
†
BU Business
(4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches)
†
OH Return Postcard (20 × 14.8 cm)
†
DL ISO DL (11 × 22 cm)†Y2 Envelope (Youkei 2)
(11.4 × 16.2 cm)
†
C5 ISO C5
(16.2 × 22.9 cm)
Y4 Envelope (Youkei 4)
(10.5 × 23.5 cm)
†
b5 ISO B5 (17.6 × 25 cm) CU Custom Size
(14.8 × 21 cm to 21.6 × 35.6 cm)
Table 1-2
Note
Understanding the Operator Panel
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Paper Type Indicator
This shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette. Automatic
cassette switching is available according to the paper type.
The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See Creating
Custom Paper Type on page 1-32.
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type.
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators
The following indicators light during
normal operation and when the
printer needs attention.
TYPE
Message Display Paper Type Message Display Paper Type
None Auto LETTERHEA Letterhead
PLAIN Plain COLOR Color
TRNSPRNCY Transparency
†
† With only the MP tray feeding.
PREPUNCHE Prepunched
PREPRINTE Preprinted ENVELOPE Envelope
†
LABELS Labels
†
CARDSTOCK Cardstock
†
BOND Bond THICK Thick
†
RECYCLED Recycled HIGH QUAL High quality
VELLUM Vellum
†
CUSTOM 1 (to 8) Custom 1 (to 8)
ROUGH Rough
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Indicator Description
Flashing: Indicates when an error occurs that you can clear
by yourself.
Lit: Indicates that the printer is on-line.
The printer prints received data.
Off: Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be received
but will not be printed. Also indicates when printing is
automatically stopped due to occurrence of an error.
Flashing: Indicates data transfer is taking place.
Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data
is being written to the memory card.
Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance
attention or the printer is warming up (
Please wait).
Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs that you can
clear by yourself.
(For example, paper jam occurs.)
Table 1-4
READY
ATTENTION
INTERFACE SIZE TYPE
DATA
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
READY
DATA
ATTENTION
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Keys
The operator panel keys are used to
configure the printer. Note the
certain keys have the secondary
function.
Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use.
GO
CANCEL MENU ENTER
?
Note
Key Function
• Switches the printer on-line and off-line.
• Prints and feed out one page.
• Cancels specific errors.
• Cancels a printing job.
To cancel, proceed as follows:
1 Check if
Processing is displayed in the message display.
2 Press the CANCEL key.
3
Print Cancel? appears in the message display and then interface to be canceled.
Parallel
USB
Serial
(appears only when an option serial interface board kit is installed)
Option (appears only when an option network interface card is installed)
Press the CANCEL key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing.
4 Select the interface to cancel using
the or key and then press the ENTER key. Printing
from the selected interface will stop. Cancelling data appears in the message display
and printing stops after the current page is printed.
• Resets numeric values, or cancels a setting procedure.
• Used to stop the sounding of the alarm buzzer an error occurs.
†
• When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and the printer returns to the
Ready condition.
• Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read an CompactFlash card, and
more.
Used to access a desired item or enter numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the >
and < keys are used to enter or exit a sub item.
Used to access a desired item or enter of numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the
> and < keys are used to enter or exit a sub item.
Used as the < key in the mode selection function.
•Used as the > key in the mode selection function.
• Displays online help messages on the message display when paper jam errors occur. When
pressed in the
Ready condition, displays explanations of online help messages. When pressed
while the online help is displayed, cancels the online help.
†
Finalizes numeric values and other selections.
Table 1-5
†If you hold down the ENTER key and press the MENU key when Ready is shown on this printer, the AdministrationID menu
will be displayed. This menu is the setting menu for administration under the Account Management System and is normally not
used. Press the MENU key to return to the Ready display.
GO
CANCEL
MENU
?
ENTER
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Menu System Road Map
This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key
on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the
printer environment such as the number of copies to make, emulation, etc.,
to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on
the printer message display.
The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings sent from
the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority
over operator panel settings.
The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the
printer.
The vertical transition is made with the and keys and horizontal
transition is made with the > and < keys. To change or finalize
configuration on an item, use the ENTER key.
Note
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
These items will not appear unless the printer
is installed with the applicable option unit.
Print
Status Page
>List of VMB
>Quick Copy
>Private/Stored
>Print VMB Data
Print
Menu Map
>List of
Code JOB
>e-MPS >
Configuration
>>Quick Copy
>>Temp.Code JOB
Size
>>Perm.Code JOB
Size
>>VMB Size
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e-MPS >
MENU
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>NetWare >
On
Nibble (high)
High Speed
Normal
>Parallel I/F
Auto
>NetWare
Off
On
>TCP/IP
Off
>Ether Talk
Off
>OPT. StatusPage
Off
>>NetWare Frame
Auto
>>DHCP
OFF
>>IP Address
>>Subnet Mask
>>Gateway
Emulation
Line Printer
On
On
Emulation
PCL 6
>Print KPDL errs
Off
Emulation >
KPDL
Emulation >
KPDL (AUTO)
>Print KPDL errs
Off
Emulation
DIABLO 630
Emulation
EPSON LQ-850
Emulation
IBM Proprinter
>Alt. Emulation
PCL 6
>Baud Rate
9600
>Data Bits
8
>Stop Bits
1
>Parity
None
>Protocol
DTR (pos.)&XON
Interface >
Option
Interface >
Serial
USB
Interface >
Parallel
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Ignore LF
CR and LF
On
Landscape
Regular
Font >
>>Courier
Dark
Dark
>>Letter Gothic
Regular
>>Size
012.00
>>Pitch
10.00 cpi
>List of
Internal Fonts
Page Set >
>Copies
001
>Orientation
Portrait
>Page Protect
Auto
>LF Action
LF only
Ignore CR
CR and LF
>CR Action
CR only
On
>Wide A4
Off
>> I000
>
Option
Font Select >
Internal
>List of
Option Fonts
>Code Set
IBM PC-8
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Hard Disk > >Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>List of
Partitions
RAM Disk Mode
On
RAM Disk Mode
Off
>RAM Disk Size
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>List of
Partitions
>Read Fonts
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>Format
>List of
Partitions
600 dpi
300 dpi
Print Quality >
Off
>KIR Mode
On
On
>Ecoprint Mode
Off
>Resolution
Fast 1200 mode
>Print Density
03
Memory Card >
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>MP Tray Mode
Cassette
Paper Handling >
>MP Tray Size
A4 or Letter
>MP Tray Type
Plain
>EF Size
DL or Business
>EF Type
Envelope
inch
>>Unit
mm
>>X Dimension
>>Y Dimension
>Cassette Type
Plain
>Duplex Mode
None
>Override A4/LT
On
>Override A4/LT
Off
>>Paper weight
Normal 2
>Reset Type
Adjust
>Feed Select
Cassette
>Sorter Mode
Sorter
Life Counters >
>Total Print
0123456
>New Toner
Installed
>Type Adjust >
Custom 1
Disable
>>Duplex Path
Enable
>Cassette Size >
Custom
>Cassette Size
A4
>Stack Select
RearTray FaceUp
>Stack Select
Top tray FaceDn
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On
>>Duplex
Off
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Perm / Temp
Others >
>Form Feed
Time Out 030sec.
>Sleep Timer >
015 min.
>Print HEX-DUMP
>Printer Reset
Permanent
>Resource Prot.
Off
Off
>Buzzer
On
>Service >
Mode Off
>Auto Continue >
Mode On
>>Auto Continue
Timer 030sec.
Off
>>Sleep Mode
On
>MSG Language
English
†
Since this menu is provided for service,
normally you need not use it.
>Finishing >
>>Print
Status Page
>>Print
Event Log
>>Developer
†
†
>>DRUM-CTRL
00
†
>>Drum
Printing Test Pages
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Printing Test Pages
This section explains the procedure for printing the printer’s internal
information using the menu selection system. The menu map is usefull as a
reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system.
The status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer
configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when
requesting service to the printer.
Menu Map
The printer prints a full list of menu selection system. Note that menus
indicated on the list may vary depending on which option units are
installed on the printer.
1
Press the MENU key.
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Menu Map appears.
3
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
4
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a menu map.
Print
Menu Map
Print
Menu Map ?
Printing Test Pages
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MENU MAP
FS-1920 Page Printer
Sample MENU MAP
Printing Test Pages
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Status Page
If you want to check the printer's current status, including memory
available and option settings, you can find the information you need on the
status page.
1
Press the MENU key.
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Status Page appears.
3
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
4
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a status page.
For a full description of the status page, see the following pages.
Print
Status Page
Print
Status Page ?
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