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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 change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition.
No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer's firmware (contents of its read-only memory).
This manual, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.
Regarding Tradenames
PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE 2e, KPDL, and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.
Diablo 630 is a productof Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business MachinesCorporation. 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. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and product names 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.
© 2000 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.0., April 2000
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IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU DO NOT SO RETURN THE DEVICE WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country organization, grants you a license for the Programs only in the country where you acquired the Programs. You obtain no rights other than those granted you under this license.
The term "Programs" means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions merged into other programs. IBM retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner, copyrights in the Programs.
1. License
Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer possession of the Programs and the device to another party.
If you transfer the Programs, you must transfer a copy of this license and any other documentation to the other party. Your license is then terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first use of the Program.
You may not:
1)use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except as provided in this license;
2)reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or
3)sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the Program.
2. Limited Warranty
The Programs are provided "AS IS."
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS (OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE BUNDLING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR ALDC
3. Limitation of Remedies
IBM's entire liability under this license is the following;
1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM's liability will be for actual damages only and will be limited to the greater of:
a)the equivalent of U.S.$25,000 in your local currency; or
b)IBM's then generally available license fee for the Program
This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable.
IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential damages, even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of Programs supplied to IBM. IBM's and the developer's limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.
4. General
You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license. Neither party may bring an action, regardless of form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired the Program in the United States, this license is governed by the laws of the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which you acquired the Program.
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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.
Agfa Japan License Agreement Guidelines
1.“Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software.
2.You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters, numerals, characters and symbols (“Typefaces”) solely for your own customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on the registration card you return to Agfa Japan. Under the terms of this License Agreement, you have the right to use the Fonts on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the fonts on more than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agreement which can be obtained from Agfa Japan. Agfa Japan retains all rights, title and interest to the Software and Typefaces and no rights are granted to you other than a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement.
3.To protect proprietary rights of Agfa Japan, you agree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures regulating access to and use of the Software and Typefaces.
4.You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefaces, except that you may make one backup copy. You agree that any such copy shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the original.
5.This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License may be terminated by Agfa Japan if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice from Agfa Japan. When this License expires or is terminated, you shall either return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as requested.
6.You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software.
7.Agfa Japan warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Agfa Japan-published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Agfa Japan does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE EXCLUDED.
8.Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Agfa Japan in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Agfa Japan.
IN NO EVENT WILL AGFA JAPAN BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES.
9.New York, U.S.A. law governs this Agreement.
10.You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written consent of Agfa Japan.
11.Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as appropriate. Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2).
12.YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY OPENING THIS DISKETTE PACKAGE, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ |
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Features ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Options ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Guide to the Manuals..................................................................................................................................... |
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Guide to the User's Manual .......................................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 1 |
Basic Settings and Operations ............................................... |
1-1 |
1.1 Operator Panel ....................................................................................................................................... |
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1.1.1 Indicators...................................................................................................................................... |
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1.1.2 Keys |
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1-3 |
1.2 Remote Operation Panel Utility ........................................................................................................... |
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1.2.1 Requirements ............................................................................................................................... |
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1.2.2 Installing ......................................................................................the Remote Operation Panel |
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1.3 Configuring .......................................................................................................................the Printer |
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1.3.1 Basic .......................................................................Settings for the Remote Operation Panel |
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1.3.2 Connecting ..............................................the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer |
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1.3.3 Menu .................................................................................................................................Items |
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1.4 Paper..................................................................................................................................................... |
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1.4.1 Number ................................................................................................of Copies to be Printed |
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1.4.2 Page ........................................................................................................................Orientation |
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1.4.3 Paper ...............................................................................................................................Source |
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1.4.4 Paper ...................................................................................................................................Size |
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1.4.5 Paper .....................................................................................Type Settings for Paper Sources |
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1.4.6 Paper ............................................................................................................Source Properties |
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1.5 Printer Environment ........................................................................................................................... |
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1.5.1 Print ..............................................................................................................................Density |
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1.5.2 KIR.............................................................................................................................................. |
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1.5.3 Ecoprint ...................................................................................................................................... |
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1.5.4 Resolution................................................................................................................................... |
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1.5.5 Form ....................................................................................................................Feed Timeout |
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1.5.6 Sleep ................................................................................................................................Timer |
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1.5.7 Emulation ................................................................................................................................... |
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1.5.8 Serial ......................................................................................................Interface Parameters |
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1.5.9 Network .........................................................................................................Board Properties |
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1.5.10 RAM ..................................................................................................................................disk |
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1.5.11 Remote ...........................................................................Operation Panel Display Language |
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1.6 Other Settings..................................................................................................................................... |
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1.6.1 Printer Properties ...................................................................................................................... |
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1.6.2 Password for the Printer............................................................................................................ |
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1.6.3 Printer Memory Status.............................................................................................................. |
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1.6.4 Host buffer.................................................................................................................................. |
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1.6.5 Adding a Name and Description to the Printer........................................................................ |
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1.6.6 Displaying the Resource List..................................................................................................... |
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1.6.7 Sending PRESCRIBE 2e Commands to the Printer ............................................................... |
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Chapter 2 Printer Driver........................................................................... |
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Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 ................................................................................. |
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2.1.1 Installing the Printer Driver ....................................................................................................... |
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Printing From Applications................................................................................................................... |
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2.2.1 Feeding from the MP tray............................................................................................................ |
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2.2.2 Custom Size Settings ................................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3 Maintenance ........................................................................... |
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Toner Container Replacement .............................................................................................................. |
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3.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval ...................................................................................... |
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3.1.2 Replenishing Toner ...................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. |
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3.2.1 Printer Interior............................................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...................................................................... |
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General Guide ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Print Quality Problems ......................................................................................................................... |
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Indicators ............................................................................................................................................... |
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4.3.1 Maintenance Messages ................................................................................................................ |
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4.3.2 Errors Requiring Service Personnel Attention........................................................................... |
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4.3.3 Error Messages........................................................................................................................... |
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4.3.4 Normal Indicator Display .......................................................................................................... |
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Correcting a Paper Jam....................................................................................................................... |
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4.4.1 Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays ................................................................................ |
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4.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette......................................................................................................... |
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4.4.3 Jam Inside the Printer............................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 5 Paper Selection....................................................................... |
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General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ |
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5.1.1 Paper Availability......................................................................................................................... |
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5.1.2 Paper Specifications ..................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting the Right Paper...................................................................................................................... |
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Special Paper.......................................................................................................................................... |
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5.3.1 Transparency (overhead projection film) .................................................................................... |
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5.3.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels .............................................................................................................. |
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Appendix A Fonts ....................................................................................... |
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Internal Fonts........................................................................................................................................ |
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List of Fonts........................................................................................................................................... |
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A.2.1 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts .......................................................................................... |
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Appendix B |
Expansion Memory Installation |
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Appendix C |
Host Computer Interface........................................................ |
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C.1 |
Parallel Interface................................................................................................................................... |
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C.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes.................................................................................. |
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C.1.2 Interface Signals.......................................................................................................................... |
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Serial Interface (Option)....................................................................................................................... |
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C.2.1 RS-232C Interface ....................................................................................................................... |
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C.2.2 RS-422A Interface ....................................................................................................................... |
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RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol................................................................................................................... |
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C.3.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command ........................................................................................... |
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C.4 |
RS-232C Cable Connection................................................................................................................. |
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C.4.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable ............................................................................................ |
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C.4.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer ................................................................................. |
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Appendix D |
Printer Specifications............................................................. |
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Appendix E |
Glossary .................................................................................. |
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Index .................................................................................................. |
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Introduction
The Kyocera page printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology.
This section explains the following topics:
•Features
•Options
•Guide to the Manuals
•Guide to the User's Manual
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Features
Long Life Modules
The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit, and fuser unit have been designed for long life.
Environmentally Benign Waste Parts
The toner container is made out of a benign, flammable material. (Be sure to dispose of containers according to local laws and regulations.)
Sleep Mode
Conserves energy during the printer's idle periods.
Ecoprint
Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.
Standard Bi-directional Parallel Interface
Supports high-speed data exchange with the computer.
Wide Variety of Available Fonts
The printer comes with 45 PCL-compatible fonts and a line printer bitmap font installed.
PRESCRIBE 2e Command Language
PRESCRIBE 2e provides features including advanced graphics capabilities that allow you to print any conceivable outline shape or solid form. Also provided are a variety of special effects, such as patterned fills, gray-scale shading, a user-accessible print image model, and multiple page orientations and print directions within the same page.
PDF417 Two-dimensional Bar Code
The printer includes a capability that allows the user to implement twodimensional stacked bar code symbology PDF417 (Portable Data File 417).
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Compliance
The printer supports SNMP and can be used as a network printer.
Kyocera PrintMonitor Utility
Provides network wide management of the Kyocera FS family of page printers. Refer to the readme file located in the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM (supplied with the printer) for details.
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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 utility is provided on the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
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Options
The following options are available for the printer:
PF-17 Paper Feeder
PK-6 KPDL2 Upgrade Kit
IB-10E Serial Interface Board Kit
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.
Caution
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Guide to the Manuals
Item |
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Installation Manual |
Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a |
(paper manual) |
test page. |
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User's Manual |
Guides you through topics concerning the operations |
(this manual) |
and maintenance of the printer. |
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PRESCRIBE 2e |
Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE 2e commands |
Programming Manual |
and their parameters in detail for experienced users. |
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PDF417 Two-Dimensional |
Includes a PDF417 overview and explains |
Bar Code Implementation |
PRESCRIBE 2e commands for use with |
Manual |
two-dimensional barcodes. |
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Guide to the User's Manual
This User's Manual guides you through the following topics:
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 Remote Operation Panel utility contained on the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
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
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
This chapter explains the following topics:
•Operator Panel
•Remote Operation Panel Utility
•Configuring the Printer
•Paper
•Printer Environment
•Other Settings
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Operator Panel
1.1Operator 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.
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1.1.1Indicators
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 Chapter 4.
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The printer is processing data. |
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The printer cover is open. |
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The printer has stopped because the toner is exhausted. |
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•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.
*: For a full description of the standard status page, see the next page. The service status page is used for service purposes.
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Operator Panel
The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Its contents are explained in detail on the next page.
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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: KPDL Error Press GO;
Memory overflow Press GO; Print overrun Press GO; RAM DISK err Press GO. The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the Error Log. For error remedies, see section 4.3.3. Error information is 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.
9 — KIR Test Pattern
This shows the KIR test pattern. You can confirm whether KIR is on or off.
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Remote Operation Panel Utility
1.2Remote Operation Panel Utility
The Remote Operation Panel utility is provided on the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. You can install the Remote Operation Panel on a computer that runs under Windows 95/98 or 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.
1.2.1Requirements
The Remote Operation Panel utility is designed to run under Windows 95/98 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.
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1.2.2Installing the Remote Operation Panel
1Insert the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
After a few moments, the Kyocera Digital Library main menu appears. Click on Printer Utilities.
If this screen does not appear, click the Windows Start button and select Run.
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Remote Operation Panel Utility
Enter the following:
[CD drive letter]:\setup
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Click on Install Remote Operation Panel to start Remote Operation |
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.
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Remote Operation Panel Utility
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The printer status is displayed on the upper line (1) and the following |
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Resolution |
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300: |
300 dpi |
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Paper size of the currently selected paper cassette |
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Number of copies to be printed |
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When an error occurs, details of the error are displayed on the upper and lower lines.
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Displays a suitable icon according to the printer's status. |
: 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 4.4 and remove the jammed paper.
:Toner is running low or is exhausted. Replace with a new toner container. See section 3.1
:An error has occurred. Refer to the message displayed. See section 4.3
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SET UP button |
This allows you to make the following basic settings for the Remote |
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CONNECT button |
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HELP button |
Displays help messages. |
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GO button |
This button appears only when the printer is connected to the |
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• Switches the printer online and offline, prints and feeds out one |
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MENU button |
This is used to change various printer settings from the Remote |
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Operation Panel utility. See page 1-14. |
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Printer image |
This virtual printer animation graphically indicates the printer's |
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Configuring the Printer
1.3Configuring the Printer
This section explains how to set and confirm the printer's configuration from the Remote Operation Panel utility. The value set from the Remote Operation Panel utility becomes the printer's default setting. However, when printing, the printer may automatically switch to another setting, depending on the application software or printer driver settings.
1.3.1Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel
Before operating the Remote Operation Panel, you can change settings for polling, error notification, and whether you want to use the 3D virtual printer to monitor the printer status.
1 Click the SETUP button on the start-up screen.
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then make the appropriate settings. |
Status Polling
Enable Traps
Browse NIC Web Page button
Polling
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Configuring the Printer
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 Browse NIC Web Page button to call up SNMP trap notification from the network interface 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 Remote Operation Panel utility, as well as the motion of the animation from Static,
Rotating, and Random.
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Configuring the Printer
1.3.2Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer
The Remote Operation Panel utility can be used whenever the printer is 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:
1 Click the CONNECT button on the start-up screen.
2 On the connection wizard:
a.Click Local Printer to connect to a locally attached printer.
b.Click Network Printer to connect to a network printer.
Local Printer
Network Printer
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Depending on the connection type you have chosen above, follow the |
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Configuring the Printer
1.3.3Menu Items
When you click the MENU button on the Remote Operation Panel 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.
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Paper
1.4Paper
1.4.1Number 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.
1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen.
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The Menu dialog box is displayed. Double click Page control, then |
click Copy count. |
Page control
Copy count
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Click the V or W button in the combo box on the right, or directly |
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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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.
1.4.2Page Orientation
This sets the page orientation. The default setting is Portrait.
1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen.
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The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Page control, then click |
Orientation. Using the radio buttons on the right, select either |
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Page control
Orientation
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After you have selected the orientation, click the OK button to return |
to the start-up screen. The orientation is changed. |
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1.4.3Paper Source
This sets the paper source. The default setting is the printer's cassette (Internal Tray).
1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen.
2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray.
Input Tray
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Click the W button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of |
the screen to display the available paper sources. Select the paper |
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Current Feeder
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After you have selected a paper source, click the OK button to return |
to the start-up screen. The default paper source is changed. |
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