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Page Printer
Operation Guide
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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 pa g es ma y be in se rt e d i n f ut ur e ed it i on s . 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).
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PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.
Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson
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 Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.
This product was developed using the Tornado™ Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.
This product contains UFST
™
and MicroType® from Agfa Corporation.
NERGY STAR
is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and product names
©2001, 2002 by KYOCERA CORPORATION/KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION. All rights reserved, Revision 1.2., October 2002
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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement
All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation.
Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG.
ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.
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Cautions for Toner Handling
• Do not incinerate the toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn.
• Never open the toner container or waste toner box.
• Make sure not to inhale the toner, and not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth with the hands stained with the toner. And make
sure not to stick to your skin.
• For the disposal of old toner container and waste toner box, consult your dealer. Or dispose of the toner or toner containers in
accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
• Keep away the toner container from children.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................vii
Guide to the Manuals ................................................................................................................................... viii
Guide to the Operation Guide........................................................................................................................ ix
Chapter 1
1.1 Understanding the Operator Panel ...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Using the Operator Panel...................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.1 Menu Selection System................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.2.2 Using the Menu Selection System ............................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2
2.1 Installing the Printer Driver................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Using Parallel/Serial Interfaces .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2 Using USB Interface .................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.2 Setting Up the Default Properties ...................................................................................................... 2-16
2.2.1 Using the Option Paper Feeder ................................................................................................. 2-16
2.2.2 Selecting the Page Description Language ................................................................................ 2-17
2.3 Printing from Windows Applications.................................................................................................. 2-19
2.3.1 Basic Printing Task.................................................................................................................... 2-19
2.3.2 Setting Custom Paper Size ........................................................................................................ 2-21
2.3.3 Advanced Media Settings .......................................................................................................... 2-23
2.3.4 Printing Multiple Pages per Sheet............................................................................................ 2-29
2.3.5 Changing the Size of the Document ..........................................................................................2-31
2.3.6 Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Manual Duplex) ................................................................... 2-32
2.3.7 Changing the Resolution ........................................................................................................... 2-36
2.3.8 Adjusting Grayscale ................................................................................................................... 2-38
2.3.9 TrueType Fonts .......................................................................................................................... 2-39
Using the Operator Panel ....................................................... 1-1
Using the Printer Software ..................................................... 2-1
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
Maintenance ........................................................................... 3-1
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Chapter 4
4.1 General Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2 Print Quality Problems ......................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Indicators and Messages ....................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.1 Indicators...................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.2 Maintenance Messages ................................................................................................................ 4-7
4.3.3 Errors Messages ........................................................................................................................... 4-9
4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam....................................................................................................................... 4-11
4.4.1 Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays ................................................................................ 4-11
4.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette......................................................................................................... 4-12
4.4.3 Jam Inside the Printer............................................................................................................... 4-12
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 4-1
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
5.4 Paper Type ........................................................................................................................................... 5-11
Appendix A
A.1 Internal Fonts........................................................................................................................................A-2
A.2 List of Fonts...........................................................................................................................................A-3
A.2.1 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts and KPDL Fonts..............................................................A-3
Appendix B
B.1 Available Options ................................................................................................................................. B-2
B.2 Expansion Memory Installation.......................................................................................................... B-3
Paper Selection....................................................................... 5-1
Fonts ....................................................................................... A-1
Options .................................................................................... B-1
B.3 Memory (CompactFlash) Card ............................................................................................................ B-8
B.4 Network Interface Card ..................................................................................................................... B-10
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Appendix C
C.1 Parallel Interface.................................................................................................................................. C-2
C.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes................................................................................. C-2
C.1.2 Interface Signals......................................................................................................................... C-2
C.2 USB Interface....................................................................................................................................... C-5
C.2.1 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. C-5
C.2.2 Interface Signals......................................................................................................................... C-5
C.3 Serial Interface (Option) ...................................................................................................................... C-6
C.3.1 RS-232C Interface ...................................................................................................................... C-6
C.3.2 RS-422A Interface ...................................................................................................................... C-7
C.4 RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol .................................................................................................................. C-9
C.4.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command .......................................................................................... C-10
C.5 RS-232C Cable Connection ................................................................................................................ C-11
C.5.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable ........................................................................................... C-11
C.5.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer ................................................................................ C-11
Host Computer Interface ........................................................ C-1
Appendix D
Printer Specifications .................................................................................................................................. D-2
Appendix E
Printer Specifications ............................................................. D-1
Glossary .................................................................................. E-1
Index .................................................................................................. Index-1
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Introduction
The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as EcoPrint function that
reduces the power consumption and Auto Media Type Selection function that selects
automatically media before print.
This section explains the following topics:
•••• Guide to the Manuals
Guide to the Manuals
Guide to the ManualsGuide to the Manuals
•••• Guide to the Operation Guide
Guide to the Operation Guide
Guide to the Operation GuideGuide to the Operation Guide
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Guide to the Manuals
Item
Item Description
ItemItem
Installation Guide
(paper manual)
Operation Guide
(this manual)
PRESCRIBE Programming
Manual
PDF417 Two-Dimensional
Bar Code Implementation
Manual
Description
DescriptionDescription
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 commands and
their parameters in detail for experienced users.
Includes a PDF417 overview and explains
PRESCRIBE commands for use with two-dimensional
barcodes.
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Guide to the Operation Guide
This
Operation Guide
Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel
This chapter explains the message display, indicators and keys on the
operator panel, and how to make various settings using the operator panel.
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software
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.
guides you through the following topics:
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 Options
This appendix explains available options, how to expand the printer’s
memory, and also how to install the memory card and the network
interface card.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface
This appendix describes the pin assignment and specifications for the
printer’s parallel interface, USB 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 guide.
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Chapter 1
Using the Operator
Panel
1
This chapter explains the following topics:
• Understanding the Operator Panel
• Using the Operator Panel
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Understanding the Operator Panel
1.1 Understanding the Operator Panel
The operator panel has an LCD message display, 3 LED indicators, and
eight keys.
Message Display
The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The
eight messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and
printing.
Other messages, those needing operator attention, are explained in
Message
Message Meaning
MessageMessage
Self test The printer is self-testing after power-up.
Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready.
Ready The printer is ready to print.
Processing The printer is receiving data, generating graphics,
reading a memory card or printing. When the
printer is switched on for the first time after the
toner container is installed, (Adding toner) also
appears.
Sleeping The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer wakes
from Sleep mode whenever GO key on the operator
panel is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or
data is received. The printer then warms up and
goes online. The time that the printer takes to enter
Sleep mode depends on the Sleep Timer setting.
Cancelling data Jobs inside the printer are being cancelled. To
cancel a job, see the table on page
Waiting The printer is waiting for the end-of-job command
before printing the last page. Pressing the GO key
allows you to obtain the last page immediately.
FormFeed TimeOut The printer is printing the last page after a waiting
period.
Meaning
MeaningMeaning
1-5
1-5
1-51-5
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 4Chapter 4
.
.
Interface Indicator
The LCD message display also shows the interface that is currently used in
the form of the following abbreviations:
PAR Standard bi-directional parallel interface
USB Standard USB interface
SER Optional serial interface (RS-232C)
OPT Optional network interface card
--- No interface is active.
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Note
Understanding the Operator Panel
Each interface has a time-out time of 30 seconds during which the other
interface should wait to receive a print job. Even a print job has been
complete on the interface, you should wait for this period until the other
interface begins printing the job.
Paper Size Indicator
The LCD message display also provides information about the paper size of
the paper source. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the
paper sizes.
Message
Message
Message Message
Display
Display
DisplayDisplay
A4
A5
A6
B5
B6
LT
LG
MO
BU
DL
C5
b5
Paper Size
Paper Size Message
Paper SizePaper Size
ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)
ISO A5 (14.8 × 21 cm)
ISO A6 (10.5 × 14.8 cm)
JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.6 cm)
JIS B6 (12.8 × 18.2 cm)
Letter (8-1/2 × 11 inches)
Legal (8-1/2 × 14 inches)
Monarch
(3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches)
Business
(4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches)
ISO DL (11 × 22 cm)
ISO C5 (16.2 × 22.9 cm)
ISO B5 (17.6 × 25 cm)
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Message
Message Message
Display
Display
DisplayDisplay
EX
#6
#9
O2
ST
FO
HA
OH
Y2
Y4
CU
Paper Size
Paper Size
Paper SizePaper Size
Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches)
Commercial 6-3/4
(3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches)
Commercial 9 (3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches)
Oficio II (8-1/2 × 13 inches)
Statement (5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches)
Folio (210 × 330 mm)
Japanese Postcard (10 × 14.8 cm)
Return Postcard (20 × 14.8 cm)
Envelope (Youkei 2)
(114 × 162 mm)
Envelope (Youkei 4)
(105 × 235 mm)
Custom Size
(14.8 × 21 cm to 21.6 × 35.6 cm)
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Note
* With only the MP tray feeding.
While the printer is processing data, the SIZE indicator indicates the
paper size selected by the application software.
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Understanding the Operator Panel
Paper Type Indicator
This shows the paper type defined for the current paper source. Automatic
paper source switching is available according to the paper type.
The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See
Tray Type
Tray Type
Tray TypeTray Type
on page
1-60
1-60
1-601-60
and
Setting the Cassette Type
Setting the Cassette Type
Setting the Cassette TypeSetting the Cassette Type
Setting the MP
Setting the MP
Setting the MP Setting the MP
on page
1-65
1-65
1-651-65
.
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type.
Message Display Paper Type Message Display Paper Type
None Auto ROUGH Rough
PLAIN Plain LETTERHEA Letterhead
TRNSPRNCY Transparency* COLOR Color
PREPRINT
LABELS
BOND Bond CARDSTOCK Cardstock*
RECYCLED Recycled CUSTOM1 (to 8) Custom 1 ( to 8 )
VELLUM
* With only the MP tray feeding.
Preprinted
Labels*
Vellum*
PREPUNCH
ENVELOPE
Prepunched
Envelope*
Other Indicators
The following indicators light during normal
operation and when the printer needs attention.
READY DATA ATTENTION
Indicator
Indicator Description
IndicatorIndicator
READY
DATA
ATTENTION
Flashing
Flashing: Indicates errors that you can correct yourself.
FlashingFlashing
Lit
Lit: Indicates that the printer is online and ready.
LitLit
Off
Off: Indicates that the printer is offline. The printer can
OffOff
receive data, but will not print it. The indicator can also signal
that printing has been manually or automatically stopped due
to an error.
Flashing
Flashing: Indicates a data transfer in process.
FlashingFlashing
Lit
Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data
LitLit
is being written to the memory card.
Off
Off: Indicates that the printer is idle.
OffOff
Flashing
Flashing: Indicates that paper has run out, that memory is
FlashingFlashing
insufficient, that toner is low or other warning messages.
Lit
Lit: Indicates common errors (such as controller errors), when
LitLit
mechanical maintenance is needed or indicates a problem that
requires a call to the service center.
Off
Off: Indicates the printer is operating normally.
OffOff
Description
DescriptionDescription
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Understanding the Operator Panel
Keys
The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer. Note the certain
keys have the secondary function.
MENU ENTER
Settings made with these keys affect only the interface currently in use.
Note
Key
Key Function
KeyKey
• Switches the printer online and offline (even offline, the printer can receive data).
GO
• Cancels specific errors.
• Cancels a printing job.
To cancel, proceed as follows:
1111Make sure if Processing appears on the message display.
2222 Press the CANCEL key.
3333 Print Cancel? appears on the message display and then interface to be canceled.
Parallel
USB
CANCEL
Serial (appears only when an optional serial interface is present)
Option (appears only when an optional network interface card is installed)
Press the CANCEL key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing.
4444 Select the interface to cancel using the or key and then press the ENTER key. Printing
from the selected interface will stop. Cancelling data appears in the message display and
printing stops after the current page is printed.
• Resets numeric values or cancels setting procedures.
• When pressed during mode selection, it ends the setting and the printer returns to the
MENU
condition.
• Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read a memory card; and more.
Used to access desired items or input numeric values. In some control procedures, the < and >
keys are used to access or exit submenu items.
Function
FunctionFunction
CANCEL
GO
Ready
ENTER
Used to access desired items or input numeric values. In some control procedures, the < and >
keys are used to access or exit submenu items.
Used as the < key in mode selection.
• Used as the > key in the mode selection function.
• Displays online help messages on the message display when paper jam errors occur. When
pressed in the Ready condition, displays explanations of online help messages. When pressed
while the online help is displayed, cancels the online help.
Confirms numeric values and other selections.
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Using the Operator Panel
1.2 Using the Operator Panel
This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key
on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the
printer default settings such as the default number of copies, emulation,
etc., to match your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is
indicated on the printer message display.
The printer applies the most recent printer settings sent from the
application software or from the printer driver. These take priority over
Note
1.2.1 Menu Selection System
operator panel settings.
The following is the flowchart of the menu selection system of the printer.
Vertical movement between menus is made with the and keys and
horizontal movement is made with the > and < keys. To change or confirm
settings of items, use the ENTER key.
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
MENU
Print
Menu Map
Print
Status Page
Continued on next page
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Interface >
Parallel
Interface
USB
>Interface >
Serial
Interface >
Option
>Parallel I/F
Auto
>Parallel I/F
Normal
>Parallel I/F
High speed
>Parallel I/F
Nibble (high)
>Baud Rate
9600
>Data Bits
8
>Stop Bits
1
>Parity
None
>Protocol
DTR (pos.)&XON
Using the Operator Panel
The items presente d
in shadowed boxes
do not appear unless
the appropriate
optional unit is
installed in the
printer.
Emulation
PCL 6
Emulation >
KPDL
Emulation >
KPDL (AUTO)
Emulation
Line Printer
Emulation
IBM Proprinter
>NetWare
Off
>NetWare >
On
>TCP/IP
Off
>NetWare >
On
>EtherTalk
Off
>Opt. StatusPage
Off
>Print KPDL errs
Off
>Print KPDL errs
On
>Alt. Emulation
PCL 6
>Print KPDL errs
Off
>Print KPDL errs
On
>>NetWare Frame
Auto
>>DHCP
On
>>IP Address
000.000.000.000
>>Subnet Mask
000.000.000.000
>>Gateway
000.000.000.000
Emulation
DIABLO 630
Emulation
EPSON LQ-850
Continued on next page
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Using the Operator Panel
Continued from previous page
Font >
Page Set >
>Font Select >
Internal
>Font Select >
Option
>Code Set
Regular
IBM PC-8
>List of
Internal Fonts
>List of
Option Fonts
>Copies
001
>Orientation
Portrait
>Orientation
Landscape
>Page Protect
Auto
>Page Protect
On
>LF Action
LF only
>LF Action
CR and LF
>LF Action
Ignore LF
>CR Action
CR only
>CR Action
CR and LF
>CR Action
Ignore CR
>Wide A4
Off
>Wide A4
On
>> I000
>>Courier
Regular
>>Courier
Dark
>>Letter Gothic
Regular
>>Letter Gothic
Dark
>>Size
012.00 point(s)
>>Pitch
10.00 cpi
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Using the Operator Panel
Print Quality >
Opt. ROM >
RAM Disk Mode
Off
RAM Disk Mode >
On
>KIR Mode
On
>KIR mode
Off
>EcoPrint Mode
Off
>EcoPrint Mode
On
>Resolution
Fast 1200 mode
>Resolution
300 dpi
>Resolution
600 dpi
>Read Data
>List of
Partitions
>RAM Disk Size
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>List of
Partitions
Memory Card
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>
>Read Fonts
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>Format
>List of
Partitions
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Paper Handling >
Life Counters >
>MP Tray Mode
Cassette
>MP Tray Mode
First
>MP Tray Size
>MP Tray Size
A4
>MP Tray Type
>MP Tray Type
>MP Tray Size
>MP Tray Size
Plain
Plain
>Cassette Size >
A4
>Feed Select
Custom
>Cassette Type
>Feed Select
Plain
>Feed Select
>Feed Select
Cassette
>
MP Tray
>Override A4/LT
Off
>Type Adjust >
Custom 1
>Reset Type
Adjust
>Total Print
0123456
>New Toner
Installed
>>Unit
mm
>>Unit
inch
>>X Dimension
210mm
>>Y Dimension
356mm
>>Paper Weight
Normal
>>Paper Typr
Heavy(Thick)
>>Paper Type
Light(Thin)
>>Print Density
03
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Using the Operator Panel
Others >
>MSG Language
English
>Form Feed
Time Out 030sec.
>Sleep Timer >
005 min.
>Print HEX-DUMP
>Printer Reset
>Resource Prot.
>Resource Prot.
Off
Off
>Resource prot.
Permanent
>Resource prot.
Perm / Temp
>Auto Continue
Mode Off
>Auto Continue >
Mode On
>Service >
>>Sleep Mode
On
>>Sleep Mode
Off
>>Auto Continue
Timer 030sec.
>>Print
Status Page
>>Developer
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1.2.2 Using the Menu Selection System
This section explains the procedure for using the menu selection system.
The menu selection system is activated by the MENU key while the printer
is Ready.
Printing the Menu Map
The printer produces a full list of the menu selection system. Note that
menus indicated on the list may vary depending on which optional units
are installed in the printer.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Print Menu Map appears.
2
Print
Menu Map
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Print
Menu Map ?
If you want to abandon this operation, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a menu map.
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Sample MENU MAP
MENU MAP
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FS-1050 Page Printer
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Printing a Status Page
If you want to check the printer’s current status, including available
memory and option settings, you can find the information you need on the
status page.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Print Status Page appears.
2
Print
Status Page
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Print
Status Page ?
If you want to abandon this operation, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key. The printer produces a status page.
4
For a full description of the status page, see the following pages.
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The following is a sample status page. The numbers below correspond to
the explanation numbers.
FS-1050 Page Printer
2
4
6
Hardware Information
Page Information
Network Status
Interfaces
STATUS PAGE
Firmware Version: Released:
Memory
Installed Options
Emulation
Error Log
Toner Gauge
0
1
3
5
7
8
9
100
KIR Test pattern ON
Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s
firmware version.
Note
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1 — Software Version
This contains the firmware version and date of issue of the printer.
2 — Hardware Information
This contains information about the printer settings, such as the size and
type of paper in the paper cassette.
3 — Memory
This contains the total amount of memory installed in the printer, the
amount of available memory and the current status of the RAM disk. See
Setting the RAM Disk
Setting the RAM Disk
Setting the RAM DiskSetting the RAM Disk
4 — Page Information
This shows the print resolution, number of copies and the total page count.
5 — Installation Options
on page
1-56
1-56
1-561-56
.
This shows which options are installed in the printer.
6 — Network Status
This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, Default Gateway address,
and other settings for the network interface card installed in the printer.
7 — Emulation
This shows all available emulations of the printer. The default printer
emulation is PCL6.
8 — Error Log
This shows the last three instances of the following six types of errors,
listed in order of occurrence: KPDL Error Press GO; Memory overflow
Press GO; Print overrun Press GO; File not found Press GO;
MemoryCard err Press GO; RAM disk error Press GO. The most
recent error is displayed on the top line of the Error Log. For error
remedies, see
power is turned off.
9 — Toner Gauge
This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. When the value is
100, the toner container is full. The closer to 0, the smaller the amount of
remaining toner.
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 4Chapter 4
. Error information is cleared when the printer’s
10 — Interface Information
This shows the default font and emulation for all interfaces installed in the
printer.
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11 — KIR Test Pattern
KIR is the Kyocera original smoothing function. This test pattern shows
the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system.
Changing the Interface Parameters
The printer is equipped with parallel and USB interfaces. In addition, it is
possible to add an optional serial interface to the printer. Various printing
environment parameters such as the default emulation can be changed
independently of the interface by using the printer’s menu selection
system. First, select the interface to which the changes apply using the
procedure described below.
The interface selection described below does not select which interface
data will be received from. The printer automatically selects an interface
Note
from which data is received.
Selecting a Parallel Interface Mode
Using the Operator Panel
The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/highspeed mode. Normally, this interface is used in the Auto mode as default.
For details, see
the printer. Only after you do this does the change take effect.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the
2
interface names shown below appears, indicating the current
interface.
Parallel (default)
USB
Serial (option)
Option (with a network interface card installed)
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Appendix C
Appendix C
Appendix CAppendix C
. After selecting an interface, reset or restart
Interface
? Parallel
If Parallel is not displayed, press the or key until Parallel
appears.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The
interface remains unchanged.
Press the ENTER key again.
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Press the > key. The message display changes to the communication
5
mode menu.
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
6
>Parallel I/F
? Auto
Press the or key to display the desired mode. The display
7
changes as shown below. Press the ENTER key.
Auto (default)
Normal
High speed
Nibble (high)
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
8
Selecting the USB Interface Mode
Appendix C
About USB interface, for details, see
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the
2
interface names shown below appears, indicating the current
interface.
Parallel (default)
USB
Serial (option)
Option (with a network interface card installed)
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Interface
? Parallel
Appendix C
Appendix CAppendix C
.
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Option
Using the Operator Panel
Press the or key until USB appears.
4
Interface
? USB
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The
interface remains unchanged.
Press the ENTER key.
5
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
6
Selecting the Serial Interface Mode
This section applies to the printers having the optional serial interface
board installed.
You can set the baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity and the protocol for
the serial interface.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the
2
interface names shown below appears, indicating the current
interface.
Parallel (default)
USB
Serial (option)
Option (with a network interface card installed)
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Interface
? Parallel
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The
interface remains unchanged.
Press the or key until Serial appears.
4
Interface
? Serial
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Press the ENTER key again.
5
Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the setting
6
item and current setting change as shown below.
>Baud Rate
9600
>Data Bits
8
>Stop Bits
1
>Parity
None
>Protocol
DTR(pos.)&XON
Definable baud rates: 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200
Definable data bits: 7, 8 (default)
Definable stop bits: 1 (default), 2
Definable parity: None (default), Odd,
Even, Ignore
Definable protocol: DTR(pos.)&XON
(default), DTR(positive), DTR
(negative), XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK
Note
Display the setting item to be changed and press the ENTER key. A
7
question mark (?) appears.
The following example shows how to change the baud rate. The
settings for other items can be changed in a similar manner.
>Baud Rate
? 9600
Press the or key to display the desired setting. The setting
8
changes as shown below.
The baud rate can be selected from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
(default), 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200.
Some computers may not be compatible with a baud rate of 115200 bps.
If you set the baud rate to 115200 and communication problems occur,
lower the baud rate.
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Option
Using the Operator Panel
Display the desired baud rate and press the ENTER key.
9
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
10
Selecting Network Interface Parameters
This section applies to the printers having the optional network interface
card installed.
To allow your printer support Netware, TCP/IP and EtherTalk networks,
you will need to install the optional network interface card in your printer
and make the proper adjustments as explained in this section.
You can also have a status page for the network interface card printed out
each time the printer is turned on.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the
2
interface names shown below appears, indicating the current
interface.
Parallel (default)
USB
Serial (option)
Option (with a network interface card installed)
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Interface
? Parallel
Press the or key until Option appears.
4
Interface
? Option
Press the ENTER key again.
5
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Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the display
6
changes as shown below.
>NetWare >
On
>TCP/IP >
On
>EtherTalk
Off
>Opt. StatusPage
Off
The following example explains how to activate the TCP/IP protocol
7
to be able to connect the printer to a network. You can select
Netware or EtherTalk in a similar manner.
This is the network interface card
status page print menu. See
>TCP/IP >
On
If TCP/IP is currently Off, select On using the or key. Press
the ENTER key again.
>TCP/IP
? On
>TCP/IP >
On
page
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Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the item
8
changes as shown below.
>>DHCP
On
>>IP Address
000.000.000.000
>>Subnet Mask
000.000.000.000
>>Gateway
000.000.000.000
Display the item to be set and press the ENTER key.
9
For DHCP, a question mark (?) appears. For IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway, the cursor (_) blinks.
For DHCP, select On or Off using the or key. For IP Address,
10
Subnet Mask and Gateway addresses, press or key to change
the number (000 to 255) where the cursor is blinking. You can use
the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left.
To obtain these addresses, consult your network administrator.
Press the ENTER key.
11
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Option
Note
Printing a Network Interface Card Status Page
To use this function, the optional network interface card must be
installed in the printer.
You can print a network interface card status page each time the printer
prints the status page. The network interface card status page shows the
firmware version, the network addresses and other information under
various network protocols about the network interface card. The default is
Off (print).
Printing out a network interface card status page may not be possible
with some network interface cards. For details, see your network
interface card manual.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Interface > appears.
2
Interface >
Parallel
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Interface
? Parallel
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The
interface remains unchanged.
Press the or key until Option appears.
4
Interface
? Option
Press the ENTER key again. A > appears.
5
Interface >
Option
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Press the > key, then the or key until the message display
6
indicates >Opt. StatusPage.
>Opt. StatusPage
Off
The default is Off. If it is On, change it as follows.
7
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
>Opt. StatusPage
? On
Select Off using the or key.
8
>Opt. StatusPage
? Off
Press the ENTER key again.
9
>Opt. StatusPage
Off
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Sample Network STATUS PAGE
FS-1050 Page Printer
NETWORK STATUS PAGE
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Changing the Emulation
Using the Operator Panel
The emulation mode for the current interface can be changed from this
menu.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Emulation appears. One of the
2
emulation names shown below appears, indicating the current
emulation.
PCL 6 (default)
KPDL
KPDL (AUTO)
Line Printer
IBM Proprinter
DIABLO 630
EPSON LQ-850
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Emulation
?PCL 6
Press the or key until the desired emulation mode appears.
4
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
5
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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KPDL (AUTO) Emulation
KPDL is Kyocera Mita’s implementation of the PostScript language. The
KPDL (AUTO) emulation enables the printer to automatically change
emulation mode according to the data received when printing.
In addition to the KPDL (AUTO) emulation, you can use the operator panel
to select other frequently used emulation modes. The default is PCL 6.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Emulation appears.
2
Emulation
PCL 6
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Emulation
?PCL 6
Press the or key until KPDL (AUTO) appears.
4
Emulation
?KPDL (AUTO)
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
5
Press the > key. Press the or key until > Alt. Emulation
6
appears. The names of alternative emulations appear.
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
7
>Alt. Emulation
?PCL 6
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Press the or key until the desired emulation appears.
8
PCL 6 (default)
Line Printer
IBM Proprinter
DIABLO 630
EPSON LQ-850
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
9
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
10
Printing a KPDL Error Report Automatically
You can print a KPDL error report automatically when this type of
emulation is in use. If the function is On, the printer produces error
information only when trouble occurs during printing. The default is Off.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Emulation appears.
2
Emulation
PCL 6
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
Emulation
?PCL 6
Select KPDL or KPDL (AUTO) using the or key.
4
Emulation
?KPDL
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
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Press the > key. The message display changes to that shown below. If
6
>Alt. Emulation is displayed when the KPDL (AUTO) emulation
is selected, press the or key to change it.
>Print KPDL Errs
Off
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
7
>Print KPDL Errs
? Off
Select On using the or key.
8
>Print KPDL Errs
? On
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
9
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
10
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Selecting the Default Font
You can select the font to be used by default with the current interface. In
addition to the internal fonts, all fonts downloaded to the printer memory,
the memory card or optional ROM can be selected as the default font.
From this menu, you can also select the type and pitch for Courier and
Letter Gothic, the size of the default font, as well as print a font list.
Selecting the default font
1
2
Using the Operator Panel
Press the MENU key.
Press the or key until Font > appears.
Font >
Press the > key. Press the or key until > Font Select >
3
appears.
>Font Select >
Internal
To select an internal font, make sure that Internal is displayed and
4
press the > key. The message display changes as shown below. If
Internal is not displayed, press the or key to display it.
>> I000
To select an option font, press the ENTER key while > Font Select
> is displayed. Press or key until the message display indicates
Option and press the ENTER key. Pressing the > key after that
displays the font selection shown above. This operation is possible
only when option fonts are installed in the printer.
The letter before the number indicates the type of font as shown
below:
Letter
Letter Description
LetterLetter
I
S
M
H
O
Description
DescriptionDescription
Internal font
Soft (downloaded) font
Fonts in a memory card
Fonts in a RAM disk.
Fonts in an optional ROM
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>>?I000
Press the or key until the desired font number appears. For
6
the numbers of internal fonts, see
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired font is displayed, press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
8
Selecting a Courier/Letter Gothic Type
List of Fonts
List of Fonts
List of FontsList of Fonts
on page
A-3
A-3
A-3A-3
.
The Courier and Letter Gothic font can be either Regular or Dark. For
example, to change the Courier type, proceed as follows:
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Font > appears.
2
Font >
Press the > key. Press the or key until > Font Select >
3
appears.
>Font Select >
Internal
Make sure that Internal is displayed and press the > key.
4
Press the or key until >>Courier appears.
5
>>Courier
Regular
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
6
>>Courier
? Regular
Select Regular or Dark using the or key.
7
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
8
Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready.
9
Changing the Font Size
You can change the size of the proportional fonts. If the default font is a
fixed font such as Courier or Letter Gothic, the character pitch can be
changed instead of the font size.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Font > appears.
2
Font >
Press the > key. Press the or key until > Font Select >
3
appears.
>Font Select >
Internal
Make sure that > Font Select > is displayed and press the > key.
4
Press the or key until >>Size appears.
5
>>Size
012.00 point(s)
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
6
>>Size
012.00 point(s)
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value where the
7
cursor is blinking. The font size can be set between 4 and 999.75
points, in 0.25-point increments. You can use the > or < key to move
the cursor right and left.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
9
Changing the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic
You can change the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is
Courier or Letter Gothic.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Font > appears.
2
Font >
Press the > key. Press the or key until > Font Select >
3
appears.
>Font Select >
Internal
Make sure that Internal is displayed and press the > key.
4
Press the or key until >>Pitch appears.
5
>>Pitch
10.00 cpi
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
6
>>Pitch
10.00 cpi
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value where the
7
cursor is blinking. The character pitch can be set between 0.44 and
99.99 characters per inch, in 0.01 character-per-inch increments. You
can use the > or < key to move the cursor right and left.
If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL
key.
When the desired pitch is displayed, press the ENTER key.
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
9
Selecting the Code Set
You can change the character code set. Available character code sets vary
depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.)
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Font > appears.
2
Font >
Press the > key. Press the or key until > Code Set appears.
3
>Code Set
IBM PC-8
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
4
>Code Set
?IBM PC-8
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Press the or key until the desired character code set appears.
5
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
6
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
7
Printing a List of Fonts
To help in selecting fonts, you can print lists of all the fonts currently
available to the printer.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Font > appears.
2
Font >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >List of Internal Fonts or > List
4
of Option Fonts appears.
>List of
Internal Fonts
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>List of
Internal Fonts?
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears, then Ready. The
6
printer prints a list of fonts, each with a short sample and font ID
(number).
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List of Fonts
Using the Operator Panel
Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List
Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID
Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List
Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID
PRESCRIBE
PRESCRIBE
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Using the Operator Panel
Using Page Set Menus
In the Page Set menus, you can change the number of copies, the page
orientation and other settings that have to do with pages.
Changing the Number of Copies
You can change the number of copies to be printed for the current interface.
The number of copies can be set between 1 and 999. You can change this
number whenever the message display indicates Ready.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Page Set > appears.
2
Page Set >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Copies appears.
4
>Copies
001
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
5
>Copies
001
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value where the
6
cursor is blinking. It can be set between 1 and 999. You can use the >
and < keys to move the cursor right and left.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired value is displayed, press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
8
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Selecting the Printing Orientation
You can select between portrait (upright) or landscape (sideways) page
orientation. You can change the page orientation whenever the message
display indicates Ready.
A
Portrait
(default)
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Page Set > appears.
2
Page Set >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Orientation appears.
4
>Orientation
Portrait
Landscape
A
Paper feed direction
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Orientation
? Portrait
Select Portrait or Landscape using the or key.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
8
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Page Protect Mode
Although Auto is the default setting and this menu does not usually
appear, Page Protect will automatically be set to On if a Print overrun
Press GO error occurs because the data transferred to the printer is too
complex to print on a page. Be sure to return this setting to Auto in order
to maintain peak printer memory efficiency. You can do this as follows.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Page Set > appears.
2
Page Set >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Page Protect appears.
4
>Page Protect
On
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Page Protect
? On
Press the or key until Auto appears.
6
>Page Protect
? Auto
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Linefeed (LF) Action
This procedure instructs the printer as to what to do when it receives a line
feed code (character code 0AH).
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Page Set > appears.
2
Page Set >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >LF Action appears.
4
>LF Action
LF only
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>LF Action
? LF only
Press the or key until desired line feed action appears.
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LF only The printer performs a line feed. (Default)
CR and LF The printer performs a line feed and a carriage
return.
Ignore LF The printer ignores the line feed.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired action is displayed, press the ENTER key.
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Carriage-Return (CR) Action
This procedure instructs the printer as to what to do when it receives a
carriage-return code (character code 0DH).
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Page Set > appears.
2
Page Set >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >CR Action appears.
4
>CR Action
CR only
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>CR Action
? CR only
Press the or key until desired carriage-return action appears.
6
CR only The printer performs a carriage-return. (Default)
CR and LF The printer performs a carriage-return and a line
feed.
Ignore CR The printer ignores the carriage-return code.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired action is displayed, press the ENTER key.
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Wide A4
Turn this to On to increase the maximum number of characters that you
can print on a line of an A4 page (78 characters at 10 pitch) or a Letter size
page (80 characters at 10 pitch). This feature is only effective with the PCL
6 emulation.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Page Set > appears.
2
Page Set >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Wide A4 appears.
4
>Wide A4
Off
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Wide A4
? Off
Select On or Off (default) using the or key.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Improving the Print Quality
You can adjust a variety of features to enhance the quality of your
printouts with the printer. First, you can use the Kyocera Image
Refinement (KIR), a software algorithm designed to increase the quality of
your printouts. Also, activating the EcoPrint printing mode reduces toner
consumption during printing. Finally, you can adjust the printing
resolution and density.
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)
This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing
function. KIR uses software to enhance resolution, resulting in highquality printing at resolution of 600 dpi and 300 dpi. The default is On.
Note
Q
With KIR
Set the print density to 3 when setting the KIR mode. For details on print
density, see Adjusting the Print Density on page 1-71.
You can look at the check line, the last line on a status page, to make the
optimum KIR mode setting.
Status Page
KIR Check
Lines
Optimized stripes
Optimized stripes
Optimized stripesOptimized stripes
The current KIR setting is optimal.
Dark vertical stripes
Dark vertical stripes
Dark vertical stripesDark vertical stripes
Turn the KIR mode
get dark vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a lighter
setting.
White vertical stripes
White vertical stripes
White vertical stripesWhite vertical stripes
Turn the KIR mode On. Try printing a status page again. If you still
get white vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a darker
setting.
Off
Off
. Try printing a status page again. If you still
With KIR On (default)
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Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Print Quality > appears.
2
Print Quality >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >KIR Mode appears.
4
>KIR Mode
On
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>KIR Mode
? On
Select On or Off using the or key.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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EcoPrint
EcoPrint allows you to reduce the amount of toner the printer uses per
page. This helps save on printing costs. You can activate EcoPrint as
follows. (The default is Off.)
The EcoPrint mode setting is On when the printing image becomes lighter,
yet stays very readable.
Note
EcoPrint is
(default).
The EcoPrint setting has no effect on the print speed.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Print Quality > appears.
2
Print Quality >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >EcoPrint Mode appears.
4
>EcoPrint Mode
Off
Off
EcoPrint is
On
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>EcoPrint Mode
? Off
Select On or Off using the or key.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
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Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Resolution
You can choose one of the three following resolutions — Fast 1200 mode
(default), 300 dpi and 600 dpi. The clarity of printed characters and
graphics becomes sharper in this order.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Print Quality > appears.
2
Print Quality >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Resolution appears.
4
>Resolution
Fast 1200 mode
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Resolution
? Fast 1200 mode
Select Fast 1200 mode, 300 dpi or 600 dpi using the or
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key.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Operating a Memory Card (CompactFlash Card)
The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card (CompactFlash
card), which allows you to perform the following operations.
•Reading fonts
•Reading data
•Writing data
•Deleting data
•Formatting a memory card
•Printing a list of data names
When installing or removing a memory card into or from the printer, you
must turn the printer power switch off. Failure to do so will immediately
Note
halt the printer with a Memory card err20 message. It could also result
in damage to the printer’s electronic parts or the memory card.
Reading Fonts
When there are fonts present on the memory card inserted in the slot, they
are automatically read into the printer when it is turned on.
To re-read fonts from a memory card into the printer, proceed as follows.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Memory Card > appears.
2
Memory Card >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Read fonts appears.
4
>Read fonts
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>Read fonts ?
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Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the font reading
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from the memory card starts.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the reading of fonts ends, the message display returns to
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>Read fonts.
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Reading Data
Data stored on a memory card can be read. To read it, proceed as follows.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Memory Card > appears.
2
Memory Card >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Read Data appears. The data name
4
also appears.
>Read Data
DataS001
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before
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the data name.
>Read Data
?DataS001
Press the or key to display the desired data name.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the reading of data
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from the memory card starts.
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Writing Data
Data can be written on a memory card until it is full. When writing data on
a memory card, a name is automatically assigned to the file. You can use
the procedure explained further in this section to print a list of file names
for confirmation.
To write data on a memory card, proceed as follows.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Memory Card > appears.
2
Memory Card >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Write Data appears.
4
>Write Data
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>Write Data ?
Press the ENTER key. Processing appears, then Waiting.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
In this state, send the file from the computer to the printer as in the
7
example below.
Example:
To send the file (data)
the DOS prompt (C:\):
TEST.TXT
on drive C, enter the following from
COPY TEST.TXT PRN
The file is written into the memory card and is given a destination
name (also referred to as a partition name) which the printer
automatically assigns in a logical order as follows:
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DataS001 (first data), DataS002 (second data),
DataS003 (third data)...
In the example above, if the file TEST.TXT is the first data to be
written onto the memory card, the destination name will be
DataS001.
As the printer receives data, the message display changes to
Processing, then when the end of the data is received, the message
display changes to Waiting.
Make sure that the message display changes to Waiting, then press
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the GO key. This has the effect of writing the file into the memory
card and instructs the printer to print a memory card WRITE
INFORMATION page as shown below.
FS-1050 Page Printer
WRITE INFORMATION
Partition Type. Type of data written (currently only type 2 is supported).
Partition Name. The destination name of data written on the card.
Write Partition Length. The size of the data written on the memory card.
Others. Error information.
After the memory card WRITE INFORMATION page is printed, the
message display returns to Ready.
If the writing procedure is not successfully completed, an error code
appears on the message display. For details, see section 4.3.3 Errors
Messages on page 4-9. If this happens, press the GO key. The
message display returns to Ready.
Repeat the steps above until you have transferred all the data (files)
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you want to write on the memory card. Each time you finish writing
data, a memory card Write Information page is printed, which
contains the information explained in step 8 above, but pertaining
only to the data just written. To see all data contained in the memory
card at once, print a list of data names as explained on page 1-54,
Printing a List of Data Names.
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Deleting Data
It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a memory card, one file
at a time. To delete data from a memory card, proceed as follows, but first
make sure that the memory card contains data. If it does not contain any
data, the >Delete Data menu does not appear on the message display.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Memory Card > appears.
2
Memory Card >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until > Delete Data appears. The data name
4
also appears.
>Delete Data
DataS001
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before
5
the data name.
>Delete Data
?DataS001
Press the or key to display the desired data name.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the data is deleted
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from the memory card.
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Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting allows data to be written to the memory card. A new memory
(CompactFlash) card must be formatted before it can be used in the printer.
• Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory card.
Note
• When installing or removing a memory card into or from the printer,
you must turn the printer power switch off. Failure to do so will
immediately halt the printer with a Memory card err20 message. It
could also result in damage to the printer’s electronic parts or the
memory card.
To format a memory card, proceed as follows.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Memory Card > appears.
2
Memory Card >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Format appears.
4
>Format
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>Format ?
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Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and formatting of the
6
memory card starts.
If you want to abandon formatting, press the CANCEL key.
When the formatting is successfully completed, the printer
automatically prints out a Format Information page as shown below.
FS-1050 Page Printer
FORMAT INFORMATION
Capacity. The total size of the memory card memory.
Used Space. The size the printer uses for its system.
Free Space. The size remaining in the memory card for storing data.
When the memory card format information is printed, the message
display returns to Ready.
Printing a List of Data Names
You can print a list of all data names (also know as partitions) stored in
memory for reference. (Printing a list is also available for a font card.)
To print a complete list of data names for the memory card, proceed as
follows.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Memory Card > appears.
2
Memory Card >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >List of Partitions appears.
4
>List of
Partitions
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Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>List of
Partitions ?
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and printing of the list
6
starts.
FS-1050 Page Printer
PARTITION LIST
Device Information
Partition Information
The printout (example above) includes the following information.
Device Name/Number. CARD/A is indicated for the memory card.
Capacity. The total memory of the card, in bytes.
Used Space. The total size of data stored on the memory card, in bytes.
Free Space. The total remaining memory capacity of the card, including the
amount of memory the printer uses for its system.
Partition Name. The name of the data as assigned by the printer.
Partition Size. The size of the data, in bytes.
Partition Type. The type of the data, i.e. whether it is host data (Data) or font
data (Font).
After the list of data names (PARTITION LIST) for the memory card is
printed, the message display returns to Ready.
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Setting the RAM Disk
The RAM disk is a portion of the printer’s memory that is shared and can
temporarily store print jobs. The RAM disk can only be used for electronic
sorting. Print jobs stored in the RAM disk can then be used to accelerate
multiple copy print jobs, for example. The data contained in the RAM disk
remains there only while the printer is on.
The maximum size of RAM disk should be calculated as follows:
Maximum RAM size = Total printer memory - 9 MB
For example, if the total memory installed in your printer is 16 MB, you
can adjust the RAM disk size to 7 MB, as outlined below. If you try to set
the RAM disk size beyond this restriction, the printer automatically rounds
the value down to the appropriate size. Once the RAM disk size is set, you
need to reset the printer.
To activate the RAM disk in the printer’s memory, you must first use the
printer’s menu selection system.
The printer’s menu selection system allows you to perform the following
operations.
Note
•Setting the RAM disk size
•Reading data
•Writing data
•Deleting data
•Printing a list of data names
The procedures are the same as that for the Memory Card menu. See
Operating a Memory Card (CompactFlash Card)
Operating a Memory Card (CompactFlash Card)
Operating a Memory Card (CompactFlash Card)Operating a Memory Card (CompactFlash Card)
procedure to activate and set the function follows.
The RAM disk is set from the printer’s user memory. Therefore, the
printing speed can drop and/or insufficient memory errors occur,
depending on the settings for the RAM disk.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until RAM Disk Mode appears.
2
on page
1-48
1-48
1-481-48
. The
RAM Disk Mode
Off
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The default is Off. Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark
3
(?) appears. Select On using the or key then press the ENTER
key.
RAM Disk Mode
? On
Press the > key to display >RAM Disk Size.
4
>RAM Disk Size
0007 Mbyte
Press the ENTER key again. A blinking cursor (_) appears. Change
5
the RAM disk size using the or key. It is not possible to make a
setting that exceeds total printer memory. The default value for the
RAM disk is the total printer memory minus 9 MB. This parameter
may be set anywhere from 01 to 135 depending on the available
printer memory.
Handling Paper
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press the ENTER key.
6
Press the MENU key and restart the printer. The setting will take
7
effect after restart.
You can change the MP tray mode, the paper size and type for each paper
source, the paper source and paper destinations.
MP Tray Mode
The MP tray can be used in one of two modes: first mode or cassette mode.
The MP tray can hold approximately 50 sheets of paper (A4 size, 0.11 mm
thickness).
First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding)
First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding)
First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding)First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding)
The printer automatically feeds the paper from the MP tray even if another
paper source is selected. After all the paper in the MP tray is used, paper
will be fed from the paper source originally selected.
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Cassette Mode
Cassette Mode
Cassette ModeCassette Mode
Printing in Cassette Mode is faster than in First Mode. Approximately 50
sheets can be fed continuously when in this mode. (This is the default.)
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Paper Handling >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >MP Tray Mode appears.
4
>MP Tray Mode
Cassette
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>MP Tray Mode
? Cassette
Select First or Cassette using the or key.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Setting the MP Tray Size
When using the MP tray in the Cassette mode, you should set the MP tray
size to the paper size used for print jobs. If they do not match, the printer
does not print on the correct size paper if the automatic selection of the
paper size is made by the application (printer driver). The default is A4.
For more details about paper sizes that can be fed from the MP tray, see
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 5Chapter 5
Feeding the paper having a paper size which does not match the current
paper size from the MP tray can cause paper jam.
1
2
.
Press the MENU key.
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
Paper Handling >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >MP Tray Size appears.
4
>MP Tray Size
A4
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>MP Tray Size
? A4
Press the or key to display the desired MP tray size. The
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display changes as shown below.
A4
Executive
Letter
Legal
Custom
Oficio II
Statement
Folio
Youkei 2
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Youkei 4
Hagaki
OufukuHagaki
Monarch
Business
Comm. #9
Comm. #6 3/4
DL
C5
A6
B6
A5
B5
ISO B5
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Setting the MP Tray Type
You can automatically select the paper cassette according to the selection
made by the application (printer driver). The factory default setting is
Plain.
For more details about the paper types that can be fed from the MP tray,
see
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 5Chapter 5
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
.
Paper Handling >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >MP Tray Type appears.
4
>MP Tray Type
Plain
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>MP Tray Type
? Plain
Press the or key to display the desired MP tray type. The
6
display changes as shown below.
Plain
Transparency
Preprinted
Labels
Bond
Recycled
Vellum
Rough
Letterhead
Color
Prepunched
Envelope
Cardstock
Custom 1 (to 8)
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired MP tray type is displayed, press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Setting the Cassette Size
After setting the paper into the paper cassette, you should set the cassette
size as follows. The default factory setting is A4.
About the paper cassette, and the adjustment of the paper guides and
paper stopper inside the paper cassette, see the
with the printer.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Paper Handling >
Press the > key.
3
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Installation GuideInstallation Guide
supplied
Press the or key until >Cassette Size appears.
4
>Cassette Size
A4
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Cassette Size
? A4
Press the or key to display the desired cassette size. The
6
display changes as shown below.
A4
Letter
Legal
Custom
A5
B5
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired cassette size is displayed, press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Setting the Custom Paper Size
In addition to the standard A5, A4, B5, Letter and Legal sizes for the paper
cassette, paper of other sizes can be used as custom sizes. When placing
paper of sizes other than A5, A4, B5, Letter or Legal size into the paper
cassette, set the custom size of the paper to be used by following the
procedure given below.
Properly set the paper into the paper cassette. For details about the
adjustment of the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper
cassette, see the
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Paper Handling >
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Installation GuideInstallation Guide
supplied with the printer.
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Cassette Size appears.
4
If an option paper feeder is added, >Cassette 1 Size will appear
for the standard paper cassette and >Cassette 2 Size will appear
for the option paper feeder.
>Cassette Size
A4
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Cassette Size
? A4
Press the or key until Custom appears.
6
>Cassette Size
? Custom
Press the ENTER key.
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Press the > key.
8
Press the or key until >>Unit appears. The unit of
9
measurement can be selected between millimeters and inches. The
current unit of measurement is displayed (the default setting is mm ).
>>Unit
mm
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
10
>>Unit
? mm
Select mm or inch using the or key.
11
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
12
When the unit of measurement is set, press the key. >>X
13
Dimension appears as shown below (the paper width setting).
>>X Dimension
210 mm
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
14
>>X Dimension
210 mm
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure
15
where the cursor is blinking and display the desired width. The
width can be set between 148 and 216 mm (5.83 to 8.5 inches). You
can use the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left.
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
Display the desired paper width and press the ENTER key.
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When the width is set, press the key. >>Y Dimension appears
17
(the paper length setting). Set the desired length in the same way as
the width. The length can be set between 210 and 356 mm (8.27 to
14.02 inches).
>>Y Dimension
356 mm
Display the desired paper length and press the ENTER key.
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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To print using the custom size set above, define the same custom size
on the printer driver.
Setting the Cassette Type
You can automatically select the paper cassette according to the selection
made by the application (printer driver). The factory default setting is
Plain.
For more details about the paper types that can be fed from the paper
cassette, see
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Cassette Type appears.
4
If an option paper feeder is added, >Cassette 1 Type will appear
for the standard paper cassette and >Cassette 2 Type will appear
for the option paper feeder.
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 5Chapter 5
Paper Handling >
.
>Cassette Type
Plain
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Cassette Type
? Plain
Press the or key to display the desired cassette type. The
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display changes as shown below.
Plain
Preprinted
Bond
Recycled
Rough
Letterhead
Color
Prepunched
Custom 1 (to 8)
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired cassette type is displayed, press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Selecting the Paper Source
You can select from which paper source printing will be performed. The
selections are the paper cassette and MP tray of the printer. This menu
changes slightly if there is an option paper feeder present.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Paper Handling >
Press the > key.
3
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Press the or key until >Feed Select appears.
4
>Feed Select
Cassette
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Feed Select
? Cassette
Press the or key to display the desired paper source (no option
6
paper feeder).
MP Tray
Cassette (Default)
With an option paper feeder added:
MP Tray
Cassette 1 (Default)
Cassette 2
where Cassette 1 is the printer paper cassette and Cassette 2
the option paper feeder.
When the desired paper source is displayed, press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Overriding A4 and Letter Size Difference
This selects whether to enable or disable the difference between A4 size
and Letter size. Under the default setting of Off, the paper size of the
paper source is matched to the paper size formatting the jobs. If they differ,
a corresponding error message is displayed. When this is set to On, printing
is performed even if the actual paper size differs from the paper size
formatting the jobs.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Paper Handling >
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Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Override A4/LT appears.
4
>Override A4/LT
Off
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Override A4/LT
? Off
Select On or Off using the or key.
6
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
8
Customizing the Paper Type
The following describes the procedure used to set a user-defined paper type
for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. After having
been set, any of them may be called up when setting the paper type for a
paper source.
The paper weight and print density can be set (see
Weight
Weight
WeightWeight
selecting the paper type to be customized as follows. For how to reset the
customized settings, see
1
2
on page
Press the MENU key.
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
Paper Handling >
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Adjusting the Print Density
Adjusting the Print Density
Adjusting the Print DensityAdjusting the Print Density
Resetting the Type Adjust
Resetting the Type Adjust
Resetting the Type AdjustResetting the Type Adjust
Setting the Paper
Setting the Paper
Setting the Paper Setting the Paper
on page
on page
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.
) after
Press the > key.
3
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Press the or key until >Type Adjust > appears.
4
>Type Adjust >
Custom 1
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Type Adjust >
? Custom 1
Press the or key to display the desired paper type. The display
6
changes as shown below.
Custom 1 (to 8)
Plain
Transparency
Preprinted
Labels
Bond
Recycled
Vellum
Rough
Letterhead
Color
Prepunched
Envelope
Cardstock
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
When the paper type to be customized is displayed, press the ENTER
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key.
Press the > key and proceed to
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Setting the Paper Weight
Setting the Paper WeightSetting the Paper Weight
below.
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Setting the Paper Weight
You can set the paper thickness for your custom paper type to be
customized.
Display the custom paper type (see
1
above) and press the > key.
>Type Adjust >
Custom 1
Press the or key until >>Paper Weight appears.
2
>>Paper Weight
Normal
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3
>>Paper Weight
? Normal
Press the or key until desired paper thickness appears. The
4
display changes as shown below. For details of the default setting for
each paper type, see section
5.4 Paper Type
5.4 Paper Type
5.4 Paper Type 5.4 Paper Type
Customizing the Paper Type
Customizing the Paper Type
Customizing the Paper TypeCustomizing the Paper Type
on page
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5-11
5-115-11
.
Normal
Heavy (Thick)
Light (Thin)
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired paper thickness is displayed, press the ENTER key.
5
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
6
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Adjusting the Print Density
One of the five following print density levels can be selected for printing:
01 (light) to 05 (dark). The default is 03.
• Before adjusting the print density, you must first select the paper
type.
• You can set the print density for each paper type.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Paper Handling >
Press the > key.
3
Type Adjust > appears.
Press the or key until
4
>
>Type Adjust >
Plain
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Type Adjust >
? Plain
Press the or key to display the desired paper type. The display
6
changes as shown below.
Custom 1 (to 8)
Plain
Transparency
Preprinted
Labels
Bond
Recycled
Vellum
Rough
Letterhead
Color
Prepunched
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Envelope
Cardstock
When the desired paper type to set the print density is displayed,
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press the ENTER key.
Press the > key.
8
Press the or key until >>Print Density appears.
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>>Print Density
03
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
10
>>Print Density
? 03
Select the print density from five steps from 01 (light) to 05 (dark)
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using the or key.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
12
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Resetting the Type Adjust
Resets all the modifications made in the Type Adjust menu. In other
words, all the settings of the Type Adjust menu return to their default
values.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Paper Handling > appears.
2
Paper Handling >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Reset Type Adjust appears.
4
>Reset Type
Adjust
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>Reset Type
Adjust ?
Press the ENTER key. The message display shows Processing, then
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all the modifications of Type Adjust return to their default values.
The message display returns to Ready.
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Verifying the Total Printed Pages and Resetting the Toner Counter
You can display the total number of pages printed by your printer for
verification when necessary. It is also possible to check this information
from the Status Page. Moreover, for proper maintenance scheduling, it will
be necessary to reset the toner counter using this menu each time a new
toner container is installed.
Verifying the Number of Total Printed Pages
This procedure only displays the total number of printed pages. The
number cannot be changed.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Life Counters > appears.
2
Life Counters >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Total Print appears.
4
>Total Print
0123456
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
5
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Resetting the Remaining Toner Counter
If the toner container was replaced, reset the toner counter as follows so
that an accurate toner gauge measurement is indicated on the status page.
Note that if this operation is performed when the toner cartridge is not
replaced, the toner gauge measurement will not be indicated correctly.
Also refer to the
replacing the toner container.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Life Counters > appears.
2
Life Counters >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >New Toner Installed appears.
4
>New Toner
Installed
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Installation GuideInstallation Guide
supplied with the toner kit when
>New Toner
Installed ?
Press the ENTER key. The toner counter is reset, and the message
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display returns to Ready.
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Other Modes
The modes described in the following pages can be accessed from the
Others submenu.
The Others submenu allows you to perform the following:
•Selecting in what language messages are displayed
•Setting the Automatic Form Feed time-out
•Setting the Sleep Timer
•Dumping received data
•Resetting the printer
•Protecting resources
•Setting the Auto Continue
•Accessing the service menu (for service personnel)
Selecting a Message Language
You can select the language in which the messages on the display will be
presented.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >MSG Language appears. The default
4
message language is English.
>MSG Language
English
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To change the language, press the ENTER key. A blinking question
5
mark (?) appears.
>MSG Language
? English
Press the key. The display cycles through the available selections
6
in the following order (The key cycles in the reverse order):
>MSG Language
? English
>Langue
? Francais
>Anzeigesprache
? Deutsch
>Lingua
? Italiano
>Idioma
? Español
>Idioma da MSG
? Português
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Automatic Form Feed Time-out Setting
When the printer remains idle for some time, it times out and releases the
current interface; it prints whatever data is in its buffer and feeds out the
page. You can adjust the time-out length as follows:
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Form Feed Time Out appears.
4
The default is 30 seconds.
>Form Feed
Time Out 030sec.
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
5
>Form Feed
Time Out 030sec.
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value where the
6
cursor is blinking and so set the desired time. The time can be set
between 0 and 495 seconds, in 5-second increments. You can use the
> and < keys to move the cursor right and left.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Display the desired time and press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Sleep Timer Setting
The printer has a sleep timer that allows to conserve power when it is not
printing, processing or receiving data. You can adjust the timer; in other
words, you can set the length of time before the printer enters sleep mode
when it is idle. The default is 5 minutes.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Sleep Timer > appears. The default
4
setting is 005 min.
>Sleep Timer >
005 min.
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
5
>Sleep Timer
005 min.
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value where the
6
cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The timer can be set
between 5 and 240 min., in 5-minute increments. You can use the >
and < keys to move the cursor right and left.
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Turning Off the Sleep Timer
You can turn off the sleep timer function by following the procedure given
below.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Sleep Timer > appears.
4
>Sleep Timer >
005 min.
Press the > key and display >>Sleep Mode.
5
>>Sleep Mode
On
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
6
>>Sleep Mode
? On
Select Off using the or key.
7
>>Sleep Mode
? Off
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Received Data Dumping
To debug programs and files, you can print data as hexadecimal code as
shown below.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until > Print HEX-DUMP appears.
4
>Print HEX-DUMP
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>Print HEX-DUMP?
Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears for a second, and
6
then Waiting appears.
Processing
Waiting
Send data to be dumped to the printer. The message Processing is
7
displayed while it is receiving the data.
Once the dumped data you require has been output, it is possible to
cancel the printing of any further dumped data by taking the printer
offline. Do so by pressing the GO key and then the CANCEL key.
Once all data has been received, the message Waiting appears.
8
Press the GO key to finish printing.
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Resetting the Printer
This procedure describes how to reset the printer. This operation is equal to
turning the power ON and OFF. It erases downloaded fonts and macros.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Printer Reset appears.
4
>Printer Reset
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>Printer Reset ?
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key again. Self test appears while the printer is
6
resetting itself, then Please wait followed by Ready.
Self test
Please wait
Ready
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Protecting Resources
When you switch from the PCL 6 emulation to another, all downloaded
fonts and macros are lost. Resource protection preserves these PCL
resources in memory so that they are intact when you change the
emulation back to PCL 6.
Resource protection requires extra memory to store downloaded fonts
and macros. The total size of the printer memory recommended for using
the resource protection function is affected by several factors.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Resouce Prot. appears.
4
>Resouce Prot.
Off
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Resouce Prot.
? Off
Press the or key to display the desired mode. The display
6
changes as shown below.
Off (default)
Permanent
Perm / Temp
If you want to abondon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
When the desired mode is displayed, press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Auto Continue Setting
If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs (Memory
overflow Press GO, Print overrun Press GO, KPDL error Press
GO, File not found Press GO, MemoryCard err Press GO and RAM
disk error Press GO), the next received data is automatically printed
after a set period of time elapses. For example, if the printer is shared over
a network as a network printer and one person causes one of the above
errors, after the set period of time elapses, the data sent from the next
person is printed. The default is Off.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Auto Continue Mode> appears.
4
>Auto Continue >
Mode Off
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
5
>Auto Continue >
Mode ? Off
Select On or Off using the or key.
6
If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Press the ENTER key.
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
8
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Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time
Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time for Auto
Continue.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Auto Continue > appears.
4
>Auto Continue >
Mode On
Press the > key and display >>Auto Continue Timer.
5
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
6
>>Auto Continue
Timer 030Sec.
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure
7
where the cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The time must
be set between 000 and 495 seconds, in 5-second increments. If set to
000 , printing will be continued immediately without allowing any
time interval. You can use the > and < keys to move the cursor right
and left.
If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key.
Display the desired time and press the ENTER key.
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.
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Service Menu
The service menu contains maintenance operations to be performed by
service personnel. The Print Status Page and Developer submenus
appear. However, in general, you will only need to use the Print Status
Page submenu.
Printing a Service Status Page
The service status page contains printer setting informations more
detailed than those of the standard Status Page and is therefore mostly for
service purposes. However, since there is a great deal of information
available on the service status page, it might be helpful.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key until Others > appears.
2
Others >
Press the > key.
3
Press the or key until >Service > appears.
4
>Service >
Press the > key.
5
Press the or key until >>Print Status Page appears.
6
>>Print
Status Page
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
7
>>Print
Status Page ?
Press the ENTER key. The message display indicates Processing
8
and printing starts. After the service status page is printed, the
message display returns to Ready.
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Note
Using the Printer
Software
2
This chapter provides basic information that let you learn how to setup the
printer and how to install the printer driver. Further detailed information
about the installation can be obtained from the printer driver’s online help.
To read the online help, click the Help button on a dialog box displayed by the
printer driver.
For improvement purpose, the user interface design and functionalities of
the printer driver may vary depending on the version of the print driver. The
diagrams used throughout this chapter are only for examples.
This chapter explains the following topics:
•••• Installing the Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver
Installing the Printer DriverInstalling the Printer Driver
••••Using USB Interface
Using USB Interface
Using USB InterfaceUsing USB Interface
•••• Setting Up the Default Properties
Setting Up the Default Properties
Setting Up the Default PropertiesSetting Up the Default Properties
•••• Printing from Windows Applications
Printing from Windows Applications
Printing from Windows ApplicationsPrinting from Windows Applications
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2.1 Installing the Printer Driver
If you want to use the printer as a USB printer, you should install the USB
device driver first. See section 2.1.2 Using USB Interface on page 2-9 for
Note
2.1.1 Using Parallel/Serial Interfaces
Note
instruction.
When you insert the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with
the printer into your computer, the setup screen is automatically displayed.
To install the printer driver, follow the on-screen instructions.
Set the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM in your computer’s
1
CD-ROM drive.
After a few moments, the License Agreement window opens.
If this screen does not appear, click the Windows Start button and select
Run. Type the following in the Command Line text box:
[CD drive letter]:\setup
Click the OK button. After a few moments, the License Agreement
window appears.
Click View License Agreement. The License Agreement PDF
2
opens. Read the terms and conditions.
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If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer,
the following dialog box will open. Click the Ye s button and install it.
Close the License Agreement PDF. On the previous License
3
Agreement window, click Accept to accept the agreement. After a
few moments, the Main Menu appears.
Click Install Drivers. The Kyocera Mita Setup Wizard begins. Click
4
the Next button.
In the Select a device model window, click FS-1050.
5
Click the Next button.
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In the Select a driver language window, click the language you want.
6
Click the Next button.
Kyocera Mita FS-1050 KX is highlighted in the Available drivers list
7
box.
Click the Next button.
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