Kyocera FS-1000 User Manual

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FS-1000

User’s Manual

Page Printer

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. 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
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 KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are
trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.

Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a prod uct 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. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC is a trade­mark of International Business Machines Corporation. E
are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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.

NERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and product names

© 2000 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.0., April 2000

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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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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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Contents

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

vi

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

vii

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

ix

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.

x

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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Configuring the Printer

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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Paper

1.4.4 Paper Size

You can set the paper size for each paper source. The default is Letter size
for the U.S.A. and Canada, and A4 for all other countries.

Click the

1

The

2

printer's paper sources are displayed.

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Input Tray

Input Tray

Paper Sources

and the

3

Double click

Internal Tray

, then click

Paper Size

Internal Tray

Paper Size

.

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Click the W button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of

4

the screen to display the available paper sizes. Select the paper size
you want to set. For paper sizes that can be fed from the printer, see

Chapter 5

.

Paper Size

Paper

To set the paper size for the MP Tray, double click

5

repeat the above procedure.

After you have selected a paper size, click the OK button to return to

6

the start-up screen. The new paper size is set for the paper source.

MP Tray

and

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Paper

1.4.5 Paper Type Settings for Paper Sources

You can select the paper type (thickness) of thick, normal, or thin for each
paper source. The default setting is normal.

Click the

1

The

2

printer's paper source is displayed.

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Input Tray

Input Tray

Paper Sources

and the

3

Double click

Ty pe

.

Internal Tray

and

Detail

in that order, then click

Internal Tray
Detail

Paper Type

Paper

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Click the W button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of

4

the screen. Select a paper thickness from Normal, Thick, and Thin.

Paper type

Refer to the following table for standard paper weight settings:

Paper thickness setting Corresponding paper weight

Thin Less than 64 g/m

Normal (default setting) 64 to 90 g/m2 Transparency

(MP Tray only)

Thick Greater than 90 g/m

Envelope (64 to 90 g/m2) [MP Tray only]

2

2

Paper

To make the paper thickness settings for the MP Tray, double click

5

MP Tray

After you have selected a paper thickness, click the OK button to

6

return to the start-up screen. The paper source paper thickness
settings are changed.

and repeat the above procedure.

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Paper

1.4.6 Paper Source Properties

You can display information about the paper source, such as whether paper
is loaded and the maximum paper capacity.

Click the

1

The

2

paper sources are displayed. If the optional paper feeder is installed,

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MENU

Menu

is displayed under

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Internal Tray

Input Tray

.

Input Tray

Paper Sources

. The printer's

Click the paper source whose properties you wish to confirm.

3

Indicates whether the paper
source is empty or not.

The maximum number of pages
the paper source can
accommodate.

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1.5 Printer Environment

1.5.1 Print Density

You can set the print density for each paper source. You can choose between
five levels of density where 1 is the lightest and 5 is the darkest. The
default setting is 3.

Printer Environment

Click the

1

The

2

printer's paper source is displayed.

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Input Tray

Input Tray

and the

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Printer Environment

Double click

3

Use the mouse to move the slider on the right side of the screen to
the left (light) and right (dark).

To set the density for the MP Tray, double click

4

the above procedure.

After you have selected the density, click the OK button to return to

5

the start-up screen. The paper source print density setting is
changed.

Internal Tray

and

DarkLight

Detail

in that order, then click

Internal Tray

Slider

Density

Detail

MP Tray

Density

and repeat

.

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1.5.2 KIR

Printer Environment

This printer incorporates the
function. KIR uses software to enhance resolution, resulting in high­quality printing. The default setting is On.

KIR

(Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing

Q

With KIR Off With KIR On

1

Click the

MENU

button on the start-up screen.

Menu

The

2

mode

buttons on the right side of the screen.

After you have selected On or

3

the start-up screen. The KIR mode is changed.

dialog box appears. Double click

. You can toggle the KIR mode

Off

Quality

On

and

Quality

KIR mode

KIR mode

, click the OK button to return to

, then click

Off

using the radio

KIR

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Printer Environment

1.5.3 Ecoprint

Note

Ecoprint allows you to reduce the amount of toner used, so that you can
save on printing costs. You can set Ecoprint mode On as follows. The
default setting is

Ecoprint does not effect printing speed.

Off

.

With Ecoprint Off

(default)

Click the

1

The

2

Ecoprint

radio buttons on the right side of the screen.

MENU

Menu

. You can toggle the Ecoprint mode On and

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

With Ecoprint On

Quality

Quality

Ecoprint

Ecoprint

, then click

Off

using the

After you have selected On or

3

the start-up screen. The Ecoprint mode is changed.

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Off

, click the OK button to return to

1.5.4 Resolution

Printer Environment

You can set the resolution for printing. The default setting is

1

2

Click the

The

Resolution

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

.

Quality

Quality

Resolution

, then click

600

dpi.

Press the W button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of

3

the screen, and select

After you have selected a resolution, click the OK button to return to

4

the start-up screen. The resolution is changed.

600

dpi or

300

dpi.

Resolution

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Printer Environment

1.5.5 Form Feed Timeout

You can set the amount of time before the last page automatically prints
when print data ends without end of page information. The default setting
is 30 seconds.

1

2

Click the

Menu

The

MENU

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

System

System

.

Form feed timeout

Click

3

right side of the screen to the left or right. You can set the time in 5­second intervals from 0 to 495 seconds. To disable form feed timeout,
set the time to 0.

After you have set a time, click on the OK button to return to the

4

start-up screen. The form feed timeout time is changed.

. Use the mouse to move the slider on the

Form feed timeout
Slider

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1.5.6 Sleep Timer

Printer Environment

The printer has a sleep timer to conserve power when the printer is not
printing, processing, or receiving data. You can adjust the timer value; that
is, the amount of time before the printer enters sleep mode in the absence
of data. The default setting is 5 minutes.

1

2

Click the

Menu

The

MENU

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

System

System

.

Sleep time

Click

3

of the screen to the left or right. You can set the time in 5-minute
intervals from 0 to 120 minutes. To turn the sleep timer off, set the
time to 0.

After you have set the time, click the OK button to return to the

4

start-up screen. The time interval for the sleep timer is changed.

. Use the mouse to move the slider on the right side

Sleep time

Slider

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Printer Environment

1.5.7 Emulation

You can set the default emulation for each of the printer's interfaces. The
default setting is PCL.

Click the

1

The

2

interfaces are displayed.

MENU

Menu

dialog box appears. Double click

button on the start-up screen.

Emulation

. The available

Emulation

Interfaces

Click the interface whose emulation you want to change. The current

3

emulation is displayed in the pull-down menu box on the right side of
the screen.

Current emulation

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Printer Environment

Click the W button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of

4

the screen, and select an emulation.

The printer emulates operation of the following printers:

•Line printer

• IBM Proprinter

• DIABLO 630

• EPSON LQ-850

•PCL

• KPDL2 (Optional*)

After you have selected an emulation, click the OK button to return

5

to the start-up screen. The emulation is changed.

*:KPDL2 is displayed only if the optional

is installed on your printer.

KPDL2 Upgrade Kit [PK-6]

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Printer Environment

1.5.8 Serial Interface Parameters

This setting is only available if you have the optional

(IB-10E)

stop bit, parity, and flow control for the serial interface. If these settings
are changed, you must also change the serial interface parameters on your
computer.

1

2

installed on your printer. You can change the baud rate, data bits,

Click the

The

Serial

screen.

MENU

Menu

in that order. The serial interface items are displayed on the

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Interface settings

Serial Interface Kit

Interface settings

and

Serial

Serial interface items

Click the item you want to change, then select the value you want to

3

set from the pull-down menu.

Baud rate

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Printer Environment

The following table contains default value settings:

Parameter Default value

Baud rate 9600

Data bits 8

Stop bit 1

Parity N one

Flow control DTR, positive, and XON

After you have made settings, click the OK button to return to the

4

start-up screen.

After making the above changes, change the corresponding settings

5

for the serial interface on the computer. Once changes are complete,
start the

Remote Operation Panel

.

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Printer Environment

1.5.9 Network Board Properties

You can display information about the network board, such as its version
and serial number, model name, and network addresses.

Click the

1

Menu

The

2

Network

as shown in the figure.

in that order. The network board properties are displayed

MENU

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Interface settings

Interface settings
Network

Network board properties

and

Click on an item to display its contents on the right side of the

3

screen. The example below shows the screen that appears when you
click on

After confirming the properties, click the OK button to return to the

4

start-up screen.

IP address

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.

1.5.10 RAM disk

Note

Printer Environment

If the printer's total memory is more than 12 MB, you can use the
RAM disk function. RAM disk enables electronic sorting, which reduces the
overall amount of time required for printing. The default setting is

• Data contained on the RAM disk is lost when the printer is reset or

the power is turned off.

• The RAM disk is set from the printer's user available memory. Print

speed may be slowed or insufficient memory warnings may occur, if
the RAM disk size is inappropriate, or if the print data is too complex.

Off

.

Click the

1

The

2

the radio buttons on the right side of the screen, you can toggle
RAM disk mode On and Off.

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

RAM disk mode

RAM disk mode

. Using

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Printer Environment

Note

Set the size of the RAM disk. Click

3

clicking the V and W buttons in the combo box on the right side of
the screen, or input the value directly into the combo box.

The maximum RAM disk value should be 9 MB less than the printer's
total memory. (If the printer's total memory is 21 MB or more, the
RAM disk size is fixed to 12 MB.)

After making settings, click the OK button to return to the start-up

4

screen.

Turn the printer's power off and on again to make the new setting

5

effective.

RAM disk size

RAM disk size

. Set the size by

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1.5.11 Remote Operation Panel Display Language

Printer Environment

You can select from six languages for the
display: English (U.S.A), English (U.K), English (Australia), French,
German, and Italian. The default setting is English (U.S.A).

1

2

Click the

The

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Remote Operation Panel

System

System

.

message

3

Panel language

Click

.

Panel language

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Printer Environment

Click the W button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of

4

the screen, and select a language. (German is selected in the
following example.)

Message display

After you have selected a language, click the OK button to return to

5

the start-up screen. The screen changes to the selected display
language.

The display language is changed to German.

The language on the panel buttons automatically reflect the
language of the Windows operating system on which the

Operation Panel

utility is installed.

Remote

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1.6 Other Settings

1.6.1 Printer Properties

You can confirm items such as the printer's serial number and the total
number of copies printed to date.

Other Settings

Click the

1

The

2

property items are displayed.

MENU

Menu

dialog box appears. Double click

button on the start-up screen.

General

General

Property items

, and the

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Other Settings

Click the item you want to confirm to display the contents on the

3

right side of the screen.
following sample screen.

After confirming settings, click the OK button to return to the start-

4

up screen.

Total page count

was clicked to display the

Total page count

Total page

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1.6.2 Password for the Printer

When connected to a network, you can set a password for your printer from

Remote Operation Panel

the
correct password in order to change settings from the

Panel

. However, you can print without entering the password.

A password can be an ASCII character string of up to 15 characters and is
case-sensitive. The space character is not allowed as part of the password.

Other Settings

. If a password is set, you must enter the

Remote Operation

Click the

1

The

2

Printer password

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

.

Security

Security

Printer password

, then click

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Other Settings

Click the

3

appears.

Enter the password you want to set in

4

confirmation, enter the same password in

Password

button. The

Password

New password

settings dialog box

Password button

. For

Retype new password

.

Enter the new password.

Enter the same password for confirmation.

Click the OK button. The password is set for the

Panel

. We recommend that you record your password so that you do
not forget it. Next time you click the
prompt appears as shown below. Enter your password and click the

OK

button. The

Menu

dialog box appears.

MENU

Remote Operation

button, a password

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Other Settings

To Change the Password

Perform the following procedure when you want to change your password
or remove the password function from the

Remote Operation Panel

utility.

Display the password settings screen (page
password in
password in
button to set the new password. To remove the password function, leave

New password

button.

Old password
New password

Retype new password

and

. To set a new password, enter your new

Retype new password

and

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) and enter your current

, then click the OK

blank, then click the OK

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Other Settings

1.6.3 Printer Memory Status

You can confirm how much memory is installed and available as free
memory in the printer. You can also obtain information about the number
of the memory slot in the printer (for the FS-1000, this is 1).

Click the

1

The

2

memory items.

MENU

Menu

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click

Memory

Memory items

to display the

Click on

3

total memory for the printer. Click on
number of the memory slots in the printer (1).

For Host buffer items, see the next section.

Note

After confirming the printer's memory status, click the OK button to

4

return to the start-up screen.

Free and Total Memory

to confirm the free memory and

Memory slots

Total memory installed (MB)

Free memory within the total
memory (MB)

to see the

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1.6.4 Host buffer

Other Settings

Host buffer is the shared memory area in the printer's main memory that
temporarily stores print data sent from the host computer for each
interface. The printer has two host buffers—buffer #1 and buffer #2—to
simultaneously handle the print data on two interfaces. The way the host
buffers receive data can be changed by selecting
described below. The size shared for the host buffers can be adjusted by
changing the value for

Host buffer size

.

Host buffer mode

as

Host buffer mode

When
computer is stored in whichever of the two buffers is empty. As data begins
arriving at the other interface, it is stored in the other host buffer. When

Host buffer mode

parallel interface; and buffer #2 only stores data arriving at the option
interface (if installed). The default setting is

The size of each host buffer can be changed by using
factory setting is 60 kB for the total size of both buffers and can be changed
using the PRESCRIBE FRPO H8 command (See the

Manual

between 5 kB and the printer's free memory size.

1

2

on the CD-ROM for details). The total host buffer size can be

Menu

or

MENU

dialog box is displayed. Double click

Auto

.

Click the

The

Host buffer mode
Fix

is set to

is set to

button on the start-up screen.

. Using the radio buttons on the right, select either

Auto

, the print data arriving from the

Fix

, buffer #1 only stores data arriving at the

Auto

.

Host buffer size

Programming

Memory

, then click

. The

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Memory

Host buffer mode

Other Settings

Host buffer size

Click

3

the right. The total host buffer size is increased or decreased in 1 kB
increments. You can input the host buffer size directly in the number
field.

Turn the printer's power off and on again. The setting becomes

4

effective when you restart the printer.

. Click the V or W button in the combo box on

Host buffer size

Note

We recommend that you leave the default settings for Host buffer mode
and Host buffer size unchanged.

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1.6.5 Adding a Name and Description to the Printer

You can add a name, asset number, and description to the printer. The
asset number can only be defined when your printer is connected to a
network, and is stored by the printer. The name and explanation are stored

Remote Operation Panel

in the

utility.

Other Settings

Click the

1

Menu

The

2

User defined setting

MENU

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Double click on

.

General

User defined setting

General

and then on

Click the item you want to set, and enter the text for that item in the

3

text box on the right side of the screen. The example below shows the
screen that appears when you click on

After making the settings, click the OK button to return to the start-

4

up screen. The settings are changed.

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Nickname

Type in the name of the printer.

Nickname

.

Other Settings

1.6.6 Displaying the Resource List

When the printer is connected to a network, you can display the printer's
resource list, including fonts, programs, macros, and/or host data.

Click the

1

Click the check box that corresponds to the resource you want to

2

display.

Resource

tab.

Resource tab

Font check box

Click the

3

displayed.

After confirming, click the OK button to return to the start-up

4

screen.

Update

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button. A list of all items for that resource are

Update

1.6.7 Sending PRESCRIBE 2e Commands to the Printer

You can send commands to the printer in Kyocera's PRESCRIBE 2e printer
language by broadcasting. You can also use this menu to confirm the
printer's internal settings.

For details on PRESCRIBE 2e commands and FRPO settings, refer to the

Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

Note

Other Settings

1

2

Click the

Menu

The

MENU

button on the start-up screen.

dialog box appears. Click

Broadcast

Broadcast

.

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Other Settings

Broadcast

Click

3

Broadcast

To send PRESCRIBE 2e commands to the printer, enter the command in

Broadcast

the
26 characters. Then click the
printer.

text box. The maximum length for a command sequence is

to display the dialog box shown below.

Broadcast

FRPO

SEND

button to send the command to the

FRPO

FRPO is a PRESCRIBE 2e command that permanently changes the
printer's internal parameters. Each parameter is represented by two
letters, such as R4 for default paper source, succeeded by FRPO, then
followed by a value. For example,
paper source (R4) is the printer's cassette (1).

To confirm the current value for an FRPO parameter:

Enter the parameter (for example R4) in

1

Click on

2

To change the value for an FRPO parameter:

Follow the above procedure to display the current value in

1

Erase the current value and enter the new value. For example, to

2

change the default paper source to the MP Tray in the above
example, enter 0 instead of 1 in

GET

. The current value is shown in

FRPO R4, 1;

Value

.

means that the default

FRPO

.

Value

.

Value

.

3

Click

SET

. The value is changed.

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Chapter 2

Printer Driver

2

This chapter describes how to perform basic print operations using the printer driver, such
as setting the paper size and selecting a paper source.

About the printer driver

Kyocera Digital Library

The
for Windows and Macintosh computers. By installing this printer driver on your computer,
you can print from Windows and Macintosh applications.

CD-ROM supplied with this printer contains the printer drivers

This chapter explains the following topics:

• Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/98

• Printing From Applications

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Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/98

2.1 Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/98

When you insert the
printer into your computer, the setup screen is automatically displayed. To
install the printer driver, follow the on-screen instructions.

2.1.1 Installing the Printer Driver

Insert the
the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

After a few moments, the
Click on

Kyocera Digital Library

Install Drivers

Kyocera Digital Library

CD-ROM supplied with the printer into

Kyocera Digital Library

to start dirver installation.

CD-ROM supplied with the

main menu appears.

If this screen does not appear, click the Windows

Run

.

Enter the following:

[CD drive letter]:\setup

Click the OK button. After a few moments, the
main menu appears.

Kyocera Digital Library

Start

button and select

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2.2 Printing From Applications

This section uses a document created using Microsoft Word as an example
of how to print from applications.

When feeding from the paper cassette, do not insert paper into the MP
tray. Because the MP tray default setting is set to first mode (priority

Note

printing from the MP tray), if there is paper inserted in the MP tray, the
first paper will always feed from there. To change the MP tray's first mode
setting, send the PRESCRIBE 2e FRPO T0 command to the printer from
the Remote Operation Panel utility. (See section 1.6.7.) For FRPO
commands, refer to the Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM
supplied with the printer.

Set paper of the size specified for the document in the application

1

into the printer's paper cassette. (For details on how to set paper
sizes, refer to the

Installation Manual

Printing From Applications

.)

Set the paper size inserted into the paper cassette in the

2

Operation Panel

the same, print may be incorrectly positioned.

Create the print document, then click

3

Print

click

Application

drop-down menu

utility (see page

, and the

Print

dialog box will appear.

1-18

). If paper size settings are not

File

from the menu bar. Next,

Print dialog box

Remote

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Printing From Applications

Click the

4

dialog box is displayed.

Click the paper size icon in the

5

greyed, then click the OK button. A5 was selected for the following
example.

Properties

button in the

Print

dialog box. The

Paper Size

Properties button

Properties dialog box

list box so that it is

Properties

A5 size

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Printing From Applications

Once you finish making paper size settings, the

6

displayed again. Click the OK button to start printing.

Settings made from applications are not saved when the application is

closed, and default settings are restored when the application is opened

Note

the next time. To change the printer driver default settings, make printer
settings from Windows.

2.2.1 Feeding from the MP tray

Print

dialog box is

First mode (priority printing) is set in the MP tray default settings.

To change the MP tray's first mode setting, send the PRESCRIBE 2e FRPO
T0 command (

Operation Panel

Programming Manual

the
printer.

!R! FRPO T0, 0; EXIT;

utility (see section

) to the printer from the

1.6.7

). For FRPO commands, refer to

provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the

Remote

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Printing From Applications

2.2.2 Custom Size Settings

This printer can feed non-standard paper sizes. The paper cassette can
accommodate sizes ranging from 148 to 216 mm in width and 216 to 297
mm in length, and the MP tray can accommodate sizes ranging from 80 to
216 mm in width and 148 to 297 mm in length. The procedure for setting
custom sizes from the printer driver is explained below.

Display the printer driver's

1

application software, then click
so that it becomes greyed.

2

Click the
dialog box.

Custom Size

Properties

Custom

button to display the

dialog box from the

from the

Paper Size

Custom size

Paper Size list box

Custom Paper Size

list box

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Custom Size button

Custom Paper Size dialog box

Printing From Applications

Enter a name for your custom size and click the

3

Select the unit or measurement,

4

Enter the height and width of the custom size in

5

Click the OK button. The

6

the OK button to start printing.

Print

Inches

dialog box is displayed again. Click

Name settings

Add button

Units

Paper size

Millimeters

and

Add

Size

button.

.

.

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Chapter 3

This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the
registration roller and charger wire.

This chapter explains the following topics:

• Toner Container Replacement

•Cleaning

Maintenance

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3-1

3.1 Toner Container Replacement

When the printer runs low on toner, the (toner) indicator flashes on the
operator panel. Be sure to promptly replace the toner container and clean
the inside of the printer when this message appears.

If the printer stops printing while the (toner) indicator is lit, replace the
toner container to continue printing.

3.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval

Assuming an average toner coverage of 5%, with Ecoprint mode turned off
the toner container will need replacing approximately once every 6,000*
printed copies.

* In the case of a new printer in which a toner kit has been installed for

the first time, the number of copies that can be printed will be
approximately 3,000.

Toner Container Replacement

Note

Toner Kit to be Used

Name: TK-17
Description: Toner container

Wiper cloth
Plastic bag
User's manual
(The kit supplied with the printer only contains the toner
container and wiper cloth.)

• Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during toner container
replacement.

• Be sure to clean the inside of the printer when replacing the toner
container. For details, see 3.2 Cleaning.

• Use of original Kyocera toner kits is highly recommended to prevent
printer trouble and ensure the long life of the printer.

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Toner Container Replacement

3.1.2 Replenishing Toner

1

Open the printer's top cover.

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Pull lock lever #1 to the release (

2

lever #2 to the release (right) position.

Lock Lever #1

Gently remove the old toner container. Put it in the supplied plastic

3

bag and dispose of it.

UNLOCK

) position, then pull lock

Lock Lever #2

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Plastic Bag

Toner Container Replacement

Take the toner container from the bag. Hold it with the protective

4

seal (orange-colored) facing up. Shake the toner container
horizontally at least 5 times. This ensures that the toner is evenly
distributed inside.

New Toner Container

Carefully remove the protective seal (orange-colored).

5

Protective Seal

Install the new toner container in the printer. Push firmly on the top

6

of the container at the positions marked
it click in place.

PUSH HERE

until you hear

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Toner Container Replacement

While pushing down on the toner container, push lock lever #1 to the

7

lock (

LOCK

) position. (Lock lever #2 is automatically locked.)

Lock Lever #1

LOCK

UNLOCK

LOCK

UNLOCK

Note

If the toner low indication flashes or remains lit after installing the new
toner container, take the toner container out once, shake it well, then
install again.

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3.2 Cleaning

Note

3.2.1 Printer Interior

Cleaning

To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned
with every toner container replacement.

Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality
problems.

To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the
interior of the printer in the following manner.

Open the printer's top and front covers.

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Front Cover

Lift the process unit together with the toner container out of the

2

printer.

Never expose the drum even to normal office lighting (500
lux) for more than five minutes.

The drum in the process unit is sensitive to light.

Process Unit

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Cleaning

Never stand the process unit on end.

Note

NO

NO

NONO

Use the supplied wiper cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the

3

registration roller (metal).

Transfer Roller

Registration Roller

Note

While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black
roller).

Slide the charger cleaner knob (green-colored) back and forth 2 to 3

4

times, then return it to its

Charger Cleaner Knob

After cleaning, make sure you restore the charger cleaner to its home
position.

CLEANER HOME POSITION

.

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Note

Cleaning

If the charger cleaner knob is not restored to its home position (marked
CLEANER HOME POSITION ), a black band will print along the length
of the page the next time you use the printer.

After cleaning is done, put the process unit back in the printer. To do

5

so, carefully align the guides at both ends of the process unit with
the slots in the printer.

Process Unit

Close the front cover.

6

Front Cover

Close the top cover by pressing down on the front left and right

7

corners of the top cover.

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Chapter 4

This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be
corrected, contact your Kyocera dealer.

This chapter explains the following topics:

•General Guide

• Print Quality Problems

• Indicators

• Correcting a Paper Jam

Troubleshooting

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4.1 General Guide

There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user.
This section explains how to correct these problems.

If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before
concluding the printer is broken.

Symptom Check Items Corrective Action

The printer will not
print from the
computer.

Print quality is not good. See section

Paper is jammed. See section

Nothing lights on the
operator panel even
when power is turned
on and the fan makes
no noise.

The printer prints a
status page, but data
from the computer is
not being printed
normally.

Check the indicator. Off Look through the items below and check

anything that seems appropriate.

Flashing Rapid flashing: An error has occurred. For

details on error warnings and remedies, see
section

4.3 Indicators

Flickering: The printer is offline. Pressing the

key switches the printer to online status.

Lit See the appropriate item below.

Check if status page can
be printed.

Check that the power cord is properly
plugged into the power outlet.

Check that the power switch is really in the ON ( [) position.

Check the interface cable. Connect both ends of the interface cable

Check program files and application
software.

Status page
can be
printed.

There may be a problem with the computer's
connection to the network. Also, look through
the items below and check anything that
seems relevant.

4.2 Print Quality Problems

4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam

Turn off the printer's power, plug in the power
cord securely, and try turning on the printer's
power again.

securely. Try replacing the printer cable. For
details on the parallel interface for this
printer, see

Try printing another file or using another
print command. If the problem occurs only
with a specific file or application, check the
printer settings for that application.

Appendix C

General Guide

.

.

.

.

If you still cannot correct a printer problem even after checking the above,
please contact your Kyocera dealer.

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Print Quality Problems

4.2 Print Quality Problems

As the following table shows, there are many possible causes of print
quality problems, such as blank output as. The troubleshooting procedure
for each type of problem is explained below. If you still can not solve the
problem, contact your Kyocera dealer.

Printed Results Corrective Action

All-black printout

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots

Black or white vertical streaks

Clean the charger wire.

Open the printer's top and front covers. Remove the
process unit from the printer and slide the charger knob
back and forth to clean the charger wire.
(See

Chapter 3

Check the operator panel.

When the (toner) indicator is flashes, install a new
toner kit. Clean the printer after replacement.
(See

Chapter 3

Clean the charger wire.

Open the printer's top and front covers. Remove the
process unit from the printer and slide the charger knob
back and forth to clean the charger wire.
(See

Chapter 3

Check the position of the charger cleaner knob

Open the printer's top and front covers. Remove the
process unit from the printer. Make sure the charger
cleaner knob is restored to its home position.
(See

Chapter 3

)

)

)

)

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Printed Results Corrective Action

Faint or blurred printing

Grey background.

Check the Ecoprint setting.

When this setting is On, switch it to Off on the

Operation Panel

Confirm the (toner) indicator.

If the (toner) indicator flashes, install a new toner
kit. (See

Clean the charger wire.

Open the printer's top and front covers. Remove the
process unit from the printer and slide the charger knob
back and forth to clean the charger wire.
(See

Try setting the thin paper mode.

Set the paper type to Thin in the

Panel

Check the operator panel.

When the (toner) indicator is flashes, install a new
toner kit. (See

Check the process unit.

Open the printer's top cover and front cover, then check
that the process unit is properly installed.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

utility. (See

. (See

)

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

)

Chapter 1

)

Print Quality Problems

(See

Chapter 1

)

Remote Operation

)

)

Remote

Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper

Characters out of position.

Check the transfer roller.

Open the printer's top and front covers. Remove the
process unit from the printer and check whether the
transfer roller is dirty. If so, print several pages to
eliminate the dirt.

Check the registration roller.

Open the printer's top and front covers. Remove the
process unit from the printer and check whether the
regi st ra ti on ro ll er is soil ed wi th to ne r. If so, wi pe it cl ea n
using the supplied wiper cloth.

Check the file or program.

Check whether the problem is being caused by a
PRESCRIBE 2e command error. If the problem occurs
only with a specific file or program, the most likely cause
is an error in a parameter to a command or command
syntax.

Check the paper size setting.

Check that the paper size set in the paper source and the
paper size set on the
same. (See section

1.4.4

Remote Operation Panel

)

are the

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Indicators

4.3 Indicators

There are four indicators on the printer's operator panel. These light, flash,
and turn off in combination to indicate the printer's current status. This
section explains the indicators on the operator panel and the appropriate
corrective action to take in each case.

Indicator displays can be classified into three categories: maintenance,
errors, and normal. In the following table, indicators are shown to be lit,
flashing, or off. Further, flashing is divided into two speeds, fast and slow.

Lit

Red/Green

Fast Flashing

Red/Green

Slow flashing

Red/Green

Off

Grey

By using the
status from the computer. When a printer error occurs, the error message
is displayed on the computer's screen. The
display is described in the following tables.

Remote Operation Panel

utility, you can monitor the printer's

Remote Operation Panel

's

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4.3.1 Maintenance Messages

The following table lists error messages that can be dealt with by the user.
Read the explanations carefully.

Indicators

Indicator Remote Operation

Panel display

Add paper <paper source>
<size>

Load MP tray
<paper size>

Paper jam

Corrective Action

The paper has run out. Add paper to the
paper cassette or MP tray.

The paper source and paper size are displayed in
the

Remote Operation Panel

Press the key to switch, the paper source
between the MP tray, the paper cassette, and the
paper feeder (optional) in that order.

The paper cassette is not closed securely.

Close the paper cassette properly.

The cassette paper size and data paper size
are not the same.

The printer feeds from the MP Tray when the page
in the paper cassette is a different size than that
specified in the print data. Set paper of the size
specified in the print data into the MP tray, then

press the key to resume printing.
When you want to feed from a source other than the
MP tray, make sure there is no paper in the MP

tray, then press the key to switch the paper
source. The printer prints on the paper size set in
that particular paper source.

Open the printer and clear the paper jam.

For details on how to clear paper jams, see section

.

4.4

.

Replace Toner
TK-17

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There is no more toner in the toner container.

The printer has stopped because there is no more
toner. Replace with a new toner kit. After replacing,
be sure to clean the printer. (See

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Chapter 4

)

Indicators

Indicator

Remote Operation

Panel displ ay

Toner low
TK-17

Top cover
Open

Warning Waste
toner bottle

Corrective Action

There is not enough toner inside the toner
container.

Promptly replace with a new toner as the printer
will stop printing before long. Clean the printer
after replacement. (See

The top or front cover is open.

Close the cover properly.

The waste toner reservoir is almost full.

The waste toner reservoir will become full and the
printer will stop printing.

Chapter 4

)

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4.3.2 Errors Requiring Service Personnel Attention

When the following errors occur, turn off your printer, remove the plug
from the AC outlet, and contact your Kyocera dealer. The indicators are
shown in two different states, according to the way they alternate.

Indicators

Indicator Remote Operation

Panel display

Call service
personD9:0123456

Call service
personDA:0123456

Call service
personE1:0123456

Corrective Action

The waste toner reservoir is full (D9 error)

Turn off the printer's powe r and remove the process
unit from the printer. Gently shake the process unit
horizontally a few times, then reinstall it into the
printer. Turn on the printer's power. If this error
message does not disappear, contact your Kyocera
dealer (less than 100,000 pages printing).

The waste toner reservoir is full (DA error)

Same as above (100,000 pages printing or more).

Main motor error (E1 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

Call service
personE2:0123456

0123456: Total number of pages printed.

Scanner motor error (E2 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

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Indicators

Indicator Remote Operation

Panel display

Call service
personE3:0123456

Call service
personE4:0123456

Call service
personE5:0123456

Corrective Action

Scanner pin-photo error (E3 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

Fuser error (E4 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

Eraser error (E5 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

Call service
personF1:0123456

0123456: Total number of pages printed.

Controller check sum error (F1 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

(Continued on next page)

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Indicators

Indicator Remote Operation

Panel display

Call service
personF2:0123456

Call service
personF3:0123456

0123456: Total number of pages printed.

Corrective Action

Controller RAM read/write error (F2 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

Controller system error (F3 error)

Contact your Kyocera dealer.

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Indicators

Note

4.3.3 Error Messages

With the following errors, printing continues when you press the printer's

1-4

key. You can confirm these errors by printing a status page. (See pages

1-5

and

.)

Indicator Remote Operation

Panel display

KPDL Error
Press GO

Memory overflow
Press GO

Print overrun
Press GO

RAM DISK err ##
Press GO

Corrective Action

Current print processing cannot continue.
(Only occurs if the optional

is installed on your printer.)

[PK-6]

Press the key to resume printing. You can
abandon printing by pressing the key.

Printing cannot continue because there is
not enough memory.

Try adding more memory. Press the key to
resume printing. You can abandon printing by
pressing the key.

Current print processing cannot continue
due to complex data.

The data transferred to the pr inter w as too co mplex
to print on a page. Press the key to print data as
far as it was stored. You can abandon printing by
the key.

To release the page protect mode, send the
following command to the printer from the

Remote Operation Panel

occurs:

!R! FRPO R5, 1; EXIT;

Check the error code displayed in ## and
refer to the appropriate description below.

01: Abnormal format. Try turning the power off

and on again.

02: RAM disk mode is Off. Turn RAM disk mode

On.

03: Cannot write to the disk system because it is

write protected. Remove the write protection.

04: No disk space. Clean up files.
05: Specified file not on disk.
06: No memory for use by disk system. Expand

printer memory.

10: Cannot format disk because host data is

spooled there. Format the disk after Ready is
displayed.

98: Unable to read files during sorting (file does

not exist, or is corrupted).

KPDL2 Upgrade kit

after this error

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4.3.4 Normal Indicator Display

The following displays appear during normal printer operation.

Indicators

Indicator Remote Operation

Panel display

Cancelling data Data inside the printer is being canceled.

Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready to print.

Processing The printer is receiving data.

Description

The indicators light in sequence from the top, then
go off in sequence from the bottom. This process is
repeated twice.

The indicators light in sequence twice from top to
bottom.

The printer is processing data, or the printer is
waiting for a code or command signalling that the
job is finished.

Ready The printer is ready to print.

The printer is offline. The printer stores but does
not print received data.

Sleeping The printer is in sleep mode. The indicator

flashes at 5-second intervals and all other
indicators go off. The printer wakes from Sleep
mode whenever a 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. (You can set the amount of time before the
printer enters sleep mode from the

Operation Panel

utility.)

Remote

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Correcting a Paper Jam

4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam

This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer.
The printer will stop whenever paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed
from a paper cassette. The printer will go offline and (paper jam)
indicator will light in the operator panel. When a jam occurs, check the
points indicated in the following and clear the jam as indicated.

If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace
with paper from another ream, turn the stack of paper over, or turn the
paper the other way around. Read the information in
for tiny pieces of paper that may have been torn apart and overlooked
when the jammed paper was removed.

If you cannot solve the problem by changing the paper, there may be a
problem with the printer. Call a service person.

• When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces
of paper are difficult to remove and may be easily overlooked,

Note

deterring the jam recovery.

• Depending on where the jam occurred, the printer may or may not
reprint the jammed page.

Chapter 5

. Also, look

4.4.1 Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays

When paper is fed part way out into the tray, pull the paper out the rest of
the way by hand. Open and close the printer's top cover to clear the error.
The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing.

Face-up Tray

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4.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette

Pull out the paper cassette and remove any partially fed paper, then re­close the paper cassette. Open and close the printer's top cover to clear the
error. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing.
Follow the same steps for clearing the jammed paper at the option paper
feeder's paper cassette.

Correcting a Paper Jam

Paper Feeder

(Option)

Paper Cassette

4.4.3 Jam Inside the Printer

When a paper jam occurs inside the printer, clear it using the following
procedure.

Open the printer's top and front covers.

1

Paper Feeder's Paper Cassette

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Front Cover

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Correcting a Paper Jam

Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure.

2

Process Unit

Remove the jammed paper from the printer as shown in the figure.

3

Note

When the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along
the normal paper running direction.

After you have removed the jammed paper, put the process unit back

4

into the printer.

Close the printer's front cover and top cover. The printer then

5

automatically warms up and resumes printing.

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Chapter 5

This chapter explains the following topics:

• General Guidelines

• Selecting the Right Paper

• Special Paper

Paper Selection

5

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General Guidelines

5.1 General Guidelines

The printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind
used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of
other types of paper within the limits specified below.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when
paper not satisfying these requirements is used.

Note

Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper can result
in paper jams, misfeeding, curling, poor print quality, and paper waste, and
in extreme cases can damage the printer. The guidelines given below will
increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free
printing and reducing wear and tear on the printer.

5.1.1 Paper Availability

Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper
intended for xerographic copiers can also be used with the printer.

There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and premium.
The most significant difference between grades is the ease with which they
pass through the printer. This is affected by the smoothness, size, and
moisture content of the paper, and the way in which the paper is cut. The
higher the grade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of paper jams
and other problems, and the higher the level of quality your printed output
will reflect.

Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the
printer's performance. A high-quality printer cannot produce high-quality
results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced paper is not economical
in the long run if it causes printing problems.

Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (defined later).
The traditional standard weights are 16, 20, and 28 pounds (60 to 105 g/m

2

).

5.1.2 Paper Specifications

The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are
given on the following pages.

Item Specification

Weight Cassette : 60 to 105 g/m

Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)

Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)

Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°

Moisture content 4% to 6%

Direction of grain Long grain

Pulp content 80% or more

Table 5.1 Specifications

MP tray : 60 to 163 g/m

5-2

2

(16 to 28 lb./ream)

2

(16 to 43 lb./ream)

5.2 Selecting the Right Paper

Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge,
toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it
undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting motions. A high­quality printing paper matching the printer's requirements withstands all
these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copies
consistently.

Remember that all paper is not the same. Some of the factors to consider
when selecting paper for the printer are as follows:

Condition of the Paper

Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or
contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.

Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding,
and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer. In particular, avoid
using paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper
should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.

Selecting the Right Paper

Composition

Do not use paper that has been coated or surface-treated and contains
plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing can cause such paper to give off
harmful fumes.

Bond paper should contain at least 80% pulp. Not more than 20% of the
total paper content should consist of cotton or other fibers.

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Selecting the Right Paper

Paper Size

Cassettes and an MP tray are available for the paper sizes listed in

Table 5.2

. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for

the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°.

Table 5.2 Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding

Multi-Purpose tray Size Cassette or multi-

purpose tray

Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Legal (Not available with

the MP tray)

Business 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Letter 8-1/2 × 11 inches

International DL 11 × 22 cm ISO A4 210 × 297 mm

International C5 16.2 × 22.9 cm ISO A5 148 × 210 mm

International B5 17.6 × 25 cm JIS B5 182 × 257 mm

Executive 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches Custom 148 to 216 mm × 210 to 297

Commercial 9 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches Other sizes of paper can be fed manually. The minimum

Commercial 6-3/4 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches

ISO A6 105 × 148 mm

JIS B6 128 × 182 mm

Hagaki 100 × 148 mm

Ofuku-Hagaki 148 × 200 mm

size paper for manual feed is 80 × 148 mm (3-1/8 × 5-13/
16 inches), fed lengthwise. The maximum size is 216 ×
356 mm (8-1/2 × 14 inches).

Size

8-1/2 × 14 inches

mm (5-13/16 to 8-1/2
inches × 8-1/4 to 14 inches)

Smoothness

The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or
sandy surface can cause voids in the printed output. Paper that is too
smooth, however, can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems.
(Fogging is a gray background effect.)

Basis Weight

Basis weight is the weight of a standard quantity of paper. In the
traditional system the standard quantity is a ream consisting of 500 sheets
measuring 17 × 22 inches each. In the metric system the standard quantity
is 1 square meter.

Paper that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and
premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple
feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality
problems. The proper weight is 60 to 105 g/m
60 to 163 g/m

2

for the MP tray.

2

for the paper cassette, and

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Selecting the Right Paper

Thickness (Caliper)

Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thin paper as low­caliper paper. The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely
thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams,
multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin.
If you are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper
may be too thick. The proper thickness is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3
mils).

Moisture Content

Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry mass
of the paper. Moisture can affect the paper's appearance, feedability, curl,
electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.

The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the
room. When the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture,
the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in appearance. When the relative
humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and
tighten, and print contrast may suffer.

Wavy or tight edges can cause misfeeding and alignment anomalies. The
moisture content of the paper should be 4 to 6%.

To ensure the proper moisture content it is important to store the paper in
a controlled environment. Some tips on moisture control are:

• Store paper in a cool, dry location.

• Keep the paper in its wrapping as long as possible. Rewrap paper that
is not in use.

• Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet etc. under the carton to
separate it from the floor.

• After removing paper from storage, let it stand in the same room as the
printer for 48 hours before use.

• Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.

Paper Grain

When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running
parallel to the length (long grain) or parallel to the width (short grain).
Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the printer. All paper used
in the printer should be long grain.

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Other Paper Properties

Note

Porosity:

Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is, to how

openly or compactly the fibers are bonded.

Stiffness:

Limp paper can buckle inside the printer, while paper that is too

stiff may bind. Either way the result is a paper jam.

Curl:

Most paper has a natural tendency to curl in one direction. The
paper should be loaded so that the natural curl is downward, to counteract
the upward curl imparted by the printer. Printed sheets will then come out
flat. Most paper also has a top and bottom surface. Loading instructions
are usually given on the paper package.

If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, e.g. when the paper
was used to print on one side, try to roll the paper in the opposite
direction to counteract the curl. Printed sheets will then come out flat.

Electrostatic properties:

During the printing process the paper is
electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to
release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the
output tray.

Whiteness:

The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of

the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance.

Quality control:

Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged
edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed edges and corners can cause the
printer to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper supplier should
take considerable care to ensure that these problems do not occur.

Packaging:

Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from
damage during transport. Quality paper obtained from a reputable
supplier is usually properly packaged.

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5.3 Special Paper

The following types of special paper can be used:

• Transparency (overhead projection film)

• Adhesive-backed label paper

• Envelopes

• Colored paper

• Preprinted paper

• Recycled paper

Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fusing type).
transparency, label paper, and envelopes should not be placed in the paper
cassette; they must be fed from the MP tray and delivered in the face up
stack.

Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably,
special paper is more likely than white bond paper to give trouble during
printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off
during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.

Special Paper

Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the printer
and check that printing quality is satisfactory.

Note

Specifications for each type of special paper are given below.

5.3.1 Transparency (overhead projection film)

Transparency must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the
printing process. It should satisfy the conditions in

Table 5.3 Transparency Specifications

Item Specification

Tolerance of heat Must tolerate at least 190°C (374°F)

Thickness 0.100 to 0.110 mm (3.9 to 4.3 mils)

Material Polyester

Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 in)

Squareness of corners 90° ± 0.2°

To avoid trouble, transparency must be delivered face-up.

If transparency jams frequently, pull the top of the sheet very gently as it
leaves the printer.

Table 5.3

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