Kyocera FS-1000 User Manual
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FS-1000
User’s Manual
Page Printer
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Notice on Software
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.
Notice
The information in this manual is subject to c hange without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. Th e user
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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).
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PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE 2e, KPDL, and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are
trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.
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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
and MicroType® from Agfa Corporation.
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© 2000 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.0., April 2000
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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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Contents
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................vii
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ viii
Options ............................................................................................................................................................. x
Guide to the Manuals ..................................................................................................................................... xi
Guide to the User's Manual .......................................................................................................................... xii
Chapter 1
1.1 Operator Panel....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.1 Indicators...................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.2 Keys............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Remote Operation Panel Utility ........................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.1 Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel ......................................................................................1-6
1.3 Configuring the Printer ....................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.3.1 Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel ....................................................................... 1-10
1.3.2 Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer.............................................. 1-13
1.3.3 Menu Items................................................................................................................................. 1-14
1.4 Paper..................................................................................................................................................... 1-15
1.4.1 Number of Copies to be Printed ................................................................................................ 1-15
1.4.2 Page Orientation ........................................................................................................................ 1-16
1.4.3 Paper Source............................................................................................................................... 1-17
1.4.4 Paper Size ................................................................................................................................... 1-18
1.4.5 Paper Type Settings for Paper Sources ..................................................................................... 1-20
1.4.6 Paper Source Properties ............................................................................................................ 1-22
1.5 Printer Environment ........................................................................................................................... 1-23
1.5.1 Print Density .............................................................................................................................. 1-23
1.5.2 KIR.............................................................................................................................................. 1-25
1.5.3 Ecoprint ...................................................................................................................................... 1-26
1.5.4 Resolution ................................................................................................................................... 1-27
1.5.5 Form Feed Timeout .................................................................................................................... 1-28
1.5.6 Sleep Timer ................................................................................................................................ 1-29
1.5.7 Emulation ................................................................................................................................... 1-30
1.5.8 Serial Interface Parameters ...................................................................................................... 1-32
1.5.9 Network Board Properties ......................................................................................................... 1-34
1.5.10 RAM disk .................................................................................................................................. 1-35
1.5.11 Remote Operation Panel Display Language........................................................................... 1-37
Basic Settings and Operations............................................... 1-1
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Contents
1.6 Other Settings..................................................................................................................................... 1-39
1.6.1 Printer Properties ...................................................................................................................... 1-39
1.6.2 Password for the Printer............................................................................................................ 1-41
1.6.3 Printer Memory Status .............................................................................................................. 1-44
1.6.4 Host buffer.................................................................................................................................. 1-45
1.6.5 Adding a Name and Description to the Printer........................................................................ 1-47
1.6.6 Displaying the Resource List..................................................................................................... 1-48
1.6.7 Sending PRESCRIBE 2e Commands to the Printer ............................................................... 1-49
Chapter 2
2.1 Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 ................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Installing the Printer Driver ....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Printing From Applications................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Feeding from the MP tray............................................................................................................ 2-5
2.2.2 Custom Size Settings ................................................................................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3
3.1 Toner Container Replacement .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Replenishing Toner ...................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.1 Printer Interior............................................................................................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4
4.1 General Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2 Print Quality Problems ......................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Indicators ............................................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1 Maintenance Messages ................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.3.2 Errors Requiring Service Personnel Attention........................................................................... 4-8
4.3.3 Error Messages........................................................................................................................... 4-11
4.3.4 Normal Indicator Display .......................................................................................................... 4-12
Printer Driver........................................................................... 2-1
Maintenance ........................................................................... 3-1
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 4-1
4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam....................................................................................................................... 4-13
4.4.1 Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays ................................................................................ 4-13
4.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette......................................................................................................... 4-14
4.4.3 Jam Inside the Printer............................................................................................................... 4-14
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Chapter 5
5.1 General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Paper Availability......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Paper Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Selecting the Right Paper...................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Special Paper.......................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 Transparency (overhead projection film) ....................................................................................5-7
5.3.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels .............................................................................................................. 5-8
Appendix A
A.1 Internal Fonts........................................................................................................................................A-2
A.2 List of Fonts...........................................................................................................................................A-3
A.2.1 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts ..........................................................................................A-3
Appendix B
Appendix C
C.1 Parallel Interface...................................................................................................................................C-2
C.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes..................................................................................C-2
C.1.2 Interface Signals..........................................................................................................................C-2
Paper Selection....................................................................... 5-1
Fonts ....................................................................................... A-1
Expansion Memory Installation.............................................. B-1
Host Computer Interface........................................................ C-1
C.2 Serial Interface (Option) .......................................................................................................................C-6
C.2.1 RS-232C Interface .......................................................................................................................C-6
C.2.2 RS-422A Interface .......................................................................................................................C-7
C.3 RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ...................................................................................................................C-9
C.3.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command ...........................................................................................C-10
C.4 RS-232C Cable Connection .................................................................................................................C-11
C.4.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable ............................................................................................C-11
C.4.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer .................................................................................C-11
Appendix D
Appendix E
Printer Specifications............................................................. D-1
Glossary .................................................................................. E-1
Index .................................................................................................. Index-1
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Introduction
The Kyocera 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 explains the following topics:
•Features
•Options
• Guide to the Manuals
• Guide to the User's Manual
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Features
Long Life Modules
The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit,
and fuser unit have been designed for long life.
Environmentally Benign Waste Parts
The toner container is made out of a benign, flammable material. (Be sure
to dispose of containers according to local laws and regulations.)
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.
Standard Bi-directional Parallel Interface
Supports high-speed data exchange with the computer.
Wide Variety of Available Fonts
The printer comes with 45 PCL-compatible fonts and a line printer bitmap
font installed.
PRESCRIBE 2e Command Language
PRESCRIBE 2e provides features including advanced graphics capabilities
that allow you to print any conceivable outline shape or solid form. Also
provided are 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.
PDF417 Two-dimensional Bar Code
The printer includes a capability that allows the user to implement twodimensional stacked bar code symbology PDF417 (Portable Data File 417).
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Compliance
The printer supports SNMP and can be used as a network printer.
Kyocera PrintMonitor Utility
Provides network wide management of the Kyocera FS family of page
printers. Refer to the readme file located in the
CD-ROM (supplied with the printer) for details.
Kyocera Digital Library
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Remote Operation Panel Utility
This software displays a virtual operator panel on the computer connected
to the printer either locally (through a parallel or serial interface) or over a
network. You can use this utility to monitor the printer's basic settings and
conditions on Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. The
Remote Operation Panel
CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
utility is provided on the
Kyocera Digital Library
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Options
The following options are available for the printer:
PF-17 Paper Feeder
PK-6 KPDL2 Upgrade Kit
IB-10E Serial Interface Board Kit
Caution
Network Boards
Contact your Kyocera dealer for purchasing information on the network
board that is best suited for use with this printer.
Only network boards operating on DC 3.3V can be used in this printer.
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Guide to the Manuals
Item Description
Installation Manual
(paper manual)
User's Manual
(this manual)
PRESCRIBE 2e
Programming Manual
PDF417 Two-Dimensional
Bar Code Implementation
Manual
Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a
test page.
Guides you through topics concerning the operations
and maintenance of the printer.
Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE 2e commands
and their parameters in detail for experienced users.
Includes a PDF417 overview and explains
PRESCRIBE 2e commands for use with
two-dimensional barcodes.
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Guide to the User's Manual
User's Manual
This
Chapter 1 Basic Settings and Operations
This chapter describes the names and functions of the keys and indicators
on top of the printer. Further, it explains how to make printer settings
using the
Library
Chapter 2 Printer Driver
This chapter explains how to install the printer driver, and how to print
from applications.
Chapter 3 Maintenance
This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care
for your printer.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Remote Operation Panel
CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
guides you through the following topics:
utility contained on the
Kyocera Digital
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such
as paper jams.
Chapter 5 Paper Selection
This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer.
Appendix A Fonts
This appendix explains about and lists the printer's internal fonts.
Appendix B Expansion Memory Installation
This appendix explains how to expand the printer's memory.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface
This appendix describes the pin assignment and specifications for the
printer's parallel interface and optional serial interface.
Appendix D Printer Specifications
This appendix lists the printer's specifications.
Appendix E Glossary
This appendix explains the terminology used in this manual.
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Chapter 1
Basic Settings and
Operations
1
This chapter explains the following topics:
• Operator Panel
• Remote Operation Panel Utility
• Configuring the Printer
•Paper
• Printer Environment
• Other Settings
1-1
Operator Panel
1.1 Operator Panel
The operator panel on top of the printer consists of four indicators and two
keys. The four indicators light, flash, and go off in combination, indicating
the printer's status. The keys perform operations, such as canceling data,
switching the printer mode between online and offline status, and printing
status pages.
1
2
3
4
5
Note
6
The numbers used in the above figure are referred to in the "Reference"
column of the table on the following page.
1-2
1.1.1 Indicators
Refer to the following table for the name and description of each indicator.
The same indicator can have a variety of meanings, depending on the speed
at which it is flashing. For details, see
Reference Name Status Meaning
1Online
indicator
(Green)
2 Data
indicator
(Green)
3 Attention
indicator
(Red)
4 Toner
indicator
Lit Indicates online status (printing is possible).
Flashing • An error has occurred, but printing resumes when the
key is pressed.
• Offline status. You cannot print, but the printer can receive
data.
• The printer is in sleep mode.
Off Printing has stopped because an error has occurred.
Lit The printer is processing data.
Flashing The printer is receiving data.
Lit The printer cover is open.
Flashing • A paper jam has occurred.
• The paper cassette is not inserted properly or the paper has
run out.
Off The printer status is normal.
Lit The printer has stopped because the toner is exhausted.
Flashing The toner is running low.
Chapter 4
Operator Panel
.
(Red)
1.1.2 Keys
Refer to the following table for the name and description of the basic
functions of each key.
Reference Name Function
5 key
(Cancel key)
6 key
(Go key)
*: For a full description of the standard status page, see the next page. The service status page is used for service purposes.
Cancels printing in progress when pressed for 1 second or more.
• Switches between online and offline when pressed for less than 3 seconds.
• Switches between the MP tray and paper cassette when the paper runs out.
• Depending on the error message displayed on the
there are cases where operation will continue after pressing this key. If such a
message appears, operation resumes when this key is pressed.
• Prints a standard status page* when pressed for 3 seconds or more and less than
10 seconds.
• Prints a service status page when pressed for 10 seconds or more.
Remote Operation Panel
,
1-3
Operator Panel
The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Its contents
are explained in detail on the next page.
1
2
3
7
4
5
6
8
9
Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's
firmware version.
Note
1-4
Operator Panel
1 — Software Version
This information shows the software (firmware) version and date of issue
of the printer.
2 — Hardware Information
This information shows the currently selected paper source (indicated by
an asterisk), paper size, and various other printer settings.
3 — Page Information
This information shows the currently selected resolution, number of copies
printed to date, and the total page count.
4 — Memory
This information shows the amount of total memory installed in the
printer, the amount of currently available memory, and the current status
of the RAM disk (see page
1-35
).
5 — Installation Options
This shows the option(s) currently installed in the printer.
6 — Emulation
This shows all available emulations and the currently selected emulation
(marked with an asterisk). The printer is shipped from the factory with
PCL 6 emulation selected.
7 — Error Log
This displays the last three instances of the following four types of errors,
listing them in the order of their occurrence:
Memory overflow Press GO; Print overrun Press GO; RAM DISK
err Press GO
Error Log. For error remedies, see section
cleared when the printer's power is turned off.
8 — Interface Information
This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the
currently selected interface (marked with an asterisk).
The Font section shows the font that is automatically selected when the
printer starts up (default font). It is possible to set different default fonts
for each interface.
. The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the
KPDL Error Press GO
4.3.3
. Error information is
;
9 — KIR Test Pattern
This shows the KIR test pattern. You can confirm whether KIR is on or off.
1-5
Remote Operation Panel Utility
1.2 Remote Operation Panel Utility
Remote Operation Panel
The
Library
Operation Panel
Windows NT 4.0 operating systems, and use it to change basic printer
settings, monitor the current printer status, and display error messages
(such as paper jam warnings) on the computer screen.
CD-ROM supplied with the printer. You can install the
on a computer that runs under Windows 95/98 or
utility is provided on the
1.2.1 Requirements
Remote Operation Panel
The
or Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. With Windows 95/98 it can be used
with either local (parallel or serial) or network (TCP/IP or IPX/SPX)
connection. With Windows NT 4.0 it can only be used over a network.
The Remote Operation Panel utility does not run under any other
operating systems.
Note
utility is designed to run under Windows 95/98
1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel
Insert the
1
printer into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
Kyocera Digital Library
Kyocera Digital
Remote
CD-ROM supplied with the
After a few moments, the
appears. Click on
If this screen does not appear, click the Windows
Run
select
.
Printer Utilities
Kyocera Digital Library
.
main menu
Start
button and
1-6
Remote Operation Panel Utility
Enter the following:
[CD drive letter]:\setup
Click the OK button. The Kyocera Digital Library main menu
appears.
Click on Install Remote Operation Panel to start Remote Operation
2
Panel utility installation.
Starting the Remote Operation Panel
Once you have installed the Remote Operation Panel, click the Windows
Start button, then click Remote Operation Panel from Programs. The
Remote Operation Panel starts.
1-7
Remote Operation Panel Utility
Note
Remote Operation Panel Start-up Screen
6 7
1
2
8
3 4 5
Functions of the Remote Operation Panel Utility
The following table explains the names and function of the parts of the
Remote Operation Panel
The numbers appearing in the figure are referred to in the "Number"
column of the table below.
utility.
Reference Name Function
1 Message display The printer status is displayed on the upper line (1) and the following
(1) (3) (4) (5)
(2)
2 Displays a suitable icon according to the printer's status.
information is displayed on the lower lines.
(2) Active interface
Standard bi-directional parallel interface
PAR:
Optional serial interface (RS-232C/422A)
SER:
Optional network interface
OPT:
(3) Resolution
300 dpi
300:
600 dpi (default)
600:
(4) Paper size of the currently selected paper cassette
(5) Number of copies to be printed
When an error occurs, details of the error are displayed on the upper
and lower lines.
: The printer is ready to print.
: The paper is exhausted or the cassette is not installed
properly. Load more paper or close the cassette properly.
: A paper jam has occurred. Refer to section
jammed paper.
: Toner is running low or is exhausted. Replace with a new
toner container. See section
3.1
and remove the
4.4
: An error has occurred. Refer to the message displayed. See
section
4.3
(Continued on next page)
1-8
Number Name Function
3
4
5
SET UP
CONNECT
HELP
button This allows you to make the following basic settings for the
Operation Panel
• Status polling
• Error notification
• Virtual printer animation
For details on these settings, see section
Remote Operation Panel
button This allows you to select the type of connection between the printer and
the computer — either local (via serial or parallel interface) or
network. For details, see section
Operation Panel Utility to the Printer
button Displays help messages.
Remote Operation Panel Utility
Remote
utility:
1.3.1 Basic Settings for the
.
1.3.2 Connecting the Remote
.
6
7
8 Printer image This virtual printer animation graphically indicates the printer's
button This button appears only when the printer is connected to the
GO
computer via a network. It has the same function as the printer's
key and does the following:
• Switches the printer online and offline, prints and feeds out one
page, and continues printing when Press GO error messages are
displayed on the
button This is used to change various printer settings from the
MENU
Operation Panel
status. For example, when you open the printer's top cover, the top
cover on the printer image also opens.
It may take several minutes for a change in status to be
reflected in the animation.
Note
Remote Operation Panel
utility. See page
1-14
.
.
Remote
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1.3 Configuring the Printer
This section explains how to set and confirm the printer's configuration
from the
Operation Panel
when printing, the printer may automatically switch to another setting,
depending on the application software or printer driver settings.
1.3.1 Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel
Remote Operation Panel
utility becomes the printer's default setting. However,
utility. The value set from the
Remote
Before operating the
polling, error notification, and whether you want to use the 3D virtual
printer to monitor the printer status.
Click the
1
Remote Operation Panel
The
2
then make the appropriate settings.
Status Polling
Remote Operation Panel
SETUP
button on the start-up screen.
, you can change settings for
appears. Read the follow explanations,
Enable Traps
Browse NIC Web Page button
Polling
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Enable Traps (unsolicited notifications)
This allows the
Remote Operation Panel
utility to obtain and display
information about the printer, such as the open/closed state of the top
cover, that is output automatically by the network interface card in the
printer. This requires that the network output of status information by the
network interface card be enabled. To do this, click on the
Page
button to call up SNMP trap notification from the network interface
Browse NIC Web
card homepage.
Polling
With
Polling
activated (check box checked), the
Remote Operation Panel
utility logs itself onto the printer and automatically recognizes printer
changes at regular intervals. This duration of the interval can be
configured by moving the slider with the mouse. The default setting is 15
seconds.
Polling
must normally be left activated (check box checked).
Error notification
Each of the following functions are activated when the appropriate check
box is checked.
Audible Notification
Show on Taskbar
Always on top
These settings allow you to determine the way your computer notifies you
of errors:
Audible Notification
A sound is played when an error occurs. Specify the .wav file to be used for
the sound by pressing the button on the right and browsing for the folder
that contains it.
Show on Taskbar
Error notification is given by displaying an icon on the task bar.
Always on top
Error notification is given by a message that is displayed on top of all other
windows that may be currently open on the desktop.
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Image
Show 3D image
Show 3D image
This displays the 3D virtual printer for monitoring the printer status. You
can select the position of the animation in reference to the
Operation Panel
Rotating
, and
utility, as well as the motion of the animation from
Random
.
Remote
Static
,
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1.3.2 Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer
Remote Operation Panel
The
connected to the computer via the parallel or serial interface or through a
network interface (TCP/IP or IPX/SPX). To establish the connection to the
printer, proceed as follows:
utility can be used whenever the printer is
Click the
1
On the connection wizard:
2
a. Click
b. Click
CONNECT
Local Printer
Network Printer
button on the start-up screen.
to connect to a locally attached printer.
to connect to a network printer.
Local Printer
Network Printer
Depending on the connection type you have chosen above, follow the
3
instructions displayed by the wizard.
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1.3.3 Menu Items
When you click the
utility, the printer menu as shown on the left appears. (This screen is an
example only, and the entire menu is not actually displayed.) You can
display current settings by clicking each item. The contents displayed
will vary depending on the optional devices installed and whether the
connection is through a network or local (through a parallel or serial
interface).
If you have set a password for the Remote Operation Panel
utility, a password prompt appears. Enter your password and
Note
click the OK button. The Menu dialog box appears.
For details on passwords, see page 1-41.
MENU
button on the
Remote Operation Panel
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1.4 Paper
1.4.1 Number of Copies to be Printed
This sets the number of copies to be printed. The value set becomes the
default for the current interface. The default setting is 1.
Paper
1
2
Click the
Menu
The
Copy count
click
MENU
button on the start-up screen.
dialog box is displayed. Double click
.
Page control
Copy count
Page control
, then
Click the V or W button in the combo box on the right, or directly
3
input the number of copies you want to set in the combo box. You can
make settings up to 999.
Copy count
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Paper
4
1.4.2 Page Orientation
This sets the page orientation. The default setting is Portrait.
After you have input the number of copies, click the OK button to
return to the start-up screen. The number of copies to be printed is
changed. After the setting is made, the number you set is displayed
on the
Remote Operation Panel
's message display.
1
2
Click the
The
Orientation
Portrait
MENU
Menu
or
button on the start-up screen.
dialog box appears. Double click
. Using the radio buttons on the right, select either
Landscape
as the page orientation.
Page control
Page control
Orientation
Orientation
, then click
After you have selected the orientation, click the OK button to return
3
to the start-up screen. The orientation is changed.
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1.4.3 Paper Source
Paper
This sets the paper source. The default setting is the printer's cassette
(Internal Tray).
1
2
Click the
Menu
The
MENU
button on the start-up screen.
dialog box appears. Double click
Input Tray
Input Tray
.
Click the W button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of
3
the screen to display the available paper sources. Select the paper
source you want to set.
Current Feeder
After you have selected a paper source, click the OK button to return
4
to the start-up screen. The default paper source is changed.
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