The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper (th e type used
in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other
types of paper within the limits specified below.
NOTE: The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur
when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.
Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper ca n result
in paper jams, curling, poor print quality, and pape r waste, and in extreme
cases can damage the machine. The guidelines given below will increase
the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free printing and
reducing wear and tear on the machine.
Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper
intended for xerographic copiers can also be used with the machine.
There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and premium. The most significant difference between grades is the ease with
which they pass through the machine. This is affected by the smoothness, size, and moisture content of the paper, and the way in which th e paper is
cut. The higher the grade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of
paper jams and other problems, and the higher the level of quality your
printed output will reflect.
Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the
machine’s performance. A high-quality printer cannot produ ce high-quality
results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced paper is not economical
in the long run if it causes printing problems.
Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (defined later ).
The traditional standard weights are 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 28 pounds).
Paper Specifications
The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are
given on the following pages.
ItemSpecification
WeightCassette: 60 to 120g/m²
MP Tray: 60 to 220g/m²
Thickness0.086 to 0.110mm
DimensionsRefer to Paper Sizes on page 1-4
Dimensional accuracy±0.7mm
Squareness of corners90° ±0.2°
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ItemSpecification
Moisture content4% to 6%
Direction of grainLong grain
Pulp content80% or more
Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes
The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard
paper, the MP tray must be used.
Handling Paper
Paper cassette
148mm (5 13/16")
356mm (14")
Minimum
Paper Size
(FS-2000D:210mm [8 1/4"])
105mm (4 1/8")
(FS-2000D:148mm [5 13/16"])
Maximum
Paper Size
216mm (8 1/2")
MP tray
Minimum
Paper Size
148mm (5 13/16")
70mm (2 3/4")
356mm (14")
Maximum
Paper Size
216mm (8 1/2")
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Handling Paper
Selecting the Right Paper
Condition
Composition
This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper.
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn , embosse d,
or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing and paper
jams, and can shorten the life of the machine. In particular, avoid using
paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. Paper sh ould have
as smooth and even a surface as possible.
Do not use paper that has been coated or surface-treated and contains
plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing can cause such paper to give off
harmful fumes.
Bond paper should contain at least 80% pulp. Not more than 20% of the
total paper content should consist of cotton or other fibers.
Paper Sizes
Cassettes and the MP Tray are available for the paper sizes listed in the
table below. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7mm for the length and
width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°.
The paper should have a smooth, uncoated sur face. Paper with a rough or
sandy surface can cause voids in the printed output. Paper that is too
smooth can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a
gray background effect.)
Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter
(g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause feed errors or paper
jams as well as premature wear of the product. Uneven weight of paper,
namely uneven paper thickness may cause multiple-sh eet feeding or print
quality problems such as blurring because of poor toner fusing.
The recommended basis weight is between 60 and 105g/m² for the
cassette and between 60 and 220g/m² fo r the MP tra y.
Cassette or
MP tray
Size
13/16 × 8 1/4 to 8 1/2 ×
3/4 × 5 13/16 to 8 1/2 ×
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
The paper weight is listed in pounds (lb) and metric grams per square
meter (g/m²). The shaded part indicates the standard weight.
The paper used with the machine should be neither extremely thick nor
extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds,
and faint printing, the paper you are usin g may be too thin. If you are having
problems with paper jams and blurred printing the pape r may be too thick.
The correct thickness is 0.086 to 0.110mm.
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry mass
of the paper. Moisture can affect the paper’s appearance, feed ability, curl,
electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.
Paper Grain
The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the
room. When the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture,
the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in appea rance. When the relative
humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and tighten,
and print contrast may suffer.
Wavy or tight edges can cause jams and alignment anomalies. The
moisture content of the paper should be 4 to 6%.
To ensure correct moisture content, it is important to store the paper in a
controlled environment. Some tips on moisture control are:
•Store paper in a cool, dry location.
•Keep the paper in its wrapping as long as possible. Re-wrap paper
that is not in use.
•Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet etc. under the carton
to separate it from the floor.
•After removing paper from storage, let it stand in the same room as
the machine for 48 hours before use.
•Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.
When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running
parallel to the length (long grain) or parallel to the width (short grain). Short
grain paper can cause feeding problems in the machine. All paper used in
the machine should be long grain.
Other Paper Properties
Porosity: Indicates the density of paper fiber.
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Handling Paper
Stiffness: Limp paper may buckle in the machine, resulting in pap er jams.
Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked. When
paper passes through the fixing unit, it curls upward a little. To produce flat
printouts, load the paper so that the upward pressure from the machine
can correct their curling.
Electrostatic discharge: During the printing process the paper is
electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to
release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the
Output Tray.
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of
the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance.
Quality control: Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged
edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed edges and cor ners can cause
the machine to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper supplier
should take considerable care to ensure that the se problems do not o ccur.
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from
damage during transport. Quality paper obta ined from a reputable supplier
is usually correctly packaged.
Special Paper
The following types of special paper can be used:
Paper type to be usedPaper type to be selected
Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²)Vellum
Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²)Thick
Colored paperColor
Recycled paperRecycled
Overhead projector transparenciesTransparency
PostcardsCardstock
EnvelopesEnvelope
LabelLabels
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heatfusing type). When using transparencies, labels, thin paper, envelopes,
postcards, or thick paper, feed the paper from the MP Tray.
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably,
special paper is more likely than white bond paper to give trouble during
printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off during
printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.
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Handling Paper
NOTE: Before purchasing any type of special p aper , test a sample on the
machine and check that printing quality is satisfactory.
Transparency
Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the
printing process. The recommended transparency product is 3M PP2500
(Letter, A4).
Transparencies must be placed on the MP tray with the long edge towards
the printer.
MP Tray
Labels
When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them
carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.
Labels must be fed from the MP Tray.
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must
never come into contact with any part of the machine. Adhesive paper
sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the machine.
Label paper has a structure
comprising of three layers, as
shown in the diagram. The top
sheet is printed on. The adhesive
layer consists of pressuresensitive adhesives. The carrier
sheet (also called the linear or
Top sheet (white
bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
backing sheet) holds the labels
until used. Due to the complexity
of its composition, adhesivebacked label paper is particularly likely to give printing problems.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no
spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are
liable to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems.
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Handling Paper
Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet
around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet
until after printing is finished.
UnacceptableAcceptable
Top sheet
Carrier sheet
The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.
ItemSpecification
Weight of top sheet44 to 74g/m²
Composite weight104 to 151g/m²
Thickness of top sheet0.086 to 0.107mm
Composite thickness0.115 to 0.145mm
Moisture content4 to 6% (composite)
Postcards
Fan the stack of
postcards and align
the edges before
loading them in the
MP tray. Make sure
the postcards you
are going to set are
not curled. Feeding
curled postcards
may cause paper
jams.
Some postcards have rough edges on the back (those are created when
the paper is cut). In this case, put the postcards on a flat place and rub the
edges with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.
Rough Edge
Rough Edge
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Handling Paper
Envelopes
Envelopes should be fed in the face-up
position, right edge first.
Since the composition of an envelope is
more complex than that of ordinary
paper, it is not always possible to ensure
consistent printing quality over the entire
envelope surface.
Normally, envelopes have a diagonal
grain direction. Refer to Paper Grain on page 1-6. This direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when
envelopes pass through the printer. Be fore purchasing envelopes, make a
test print to check whether the printer accepts the envelope.
•Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
•Avoid a long printing session for envelopes only. Extended envelope
printing can cause premature printer wear.
•If jams occur, try setting a lesser number of envelopes on the MP tray.
•To avoid jams caused by curled envelopes, stack no more than 10
printed envelopes on the output tray.
Thick Paper
Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP
tray. Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are
created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a flat place
and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.
Feeding rough edged paper may cause paper jams.
NOTE: If the paper jams even
after you smooth it out, load the
paper in the MP Tray with the
leading edge raised up a few
millimeters as shown in the
illustration.
Colored Paper
Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper,
refer to Paper Specifications, on page 1-2. In addition, the pigments used
in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing
process (up to 200°C or 392°F).
Preprinted Paper
Preprinted paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bo nd paper,
refer to Paper Specifications, on page 1-2.The preprinted ink must be able
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to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process, and must not be
affected by silicone oil.
Do not use paper with any kind of surface treatment, such as the type of
paper commonly used for calendars.
Recycled paper
Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white
bond paper except for whiteness, refer to Paper Specifications, on page 1-
2.
NOTE: Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the machine
and check that the printing quality is satisfactory.
Handling Paper
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Handling Paper
Paper Type
The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of
paper being used.
Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operation
panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and
print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source including
the MP tray. Not only can preset paper types be selected, but it is also
possible for you to define and select customized paper types. Refer to
Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-74. The following types of paper
can be used.
†. This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up to eight types of user settings ma y be
defined. For details, refer to Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-74.
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†
YesYesNormal 2Yes
Loading Paper
Loading Paper into the Cassette
Handling Paper
The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette and
the MP tray.
The paper cassette can accommodate A6 (FS- 2000D: A5) to A4/Letter and
Legal size paper and can hold approximately 500 sheets.
Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer.
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Standard paper sizes are marked on the inside of the paper cassette.
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Handling Paper
Turn the paper size dial so that the size of the p aper you ar e go ing to use
2
appears in the paper size window.
Paper Size Dial
Paper Size Window
NOTE: When the paper size dial is set to OTHER the paper size must be
set into the printer on the operation panel. Refer to
Paper Size on page 2-67.
Setting the Cassette
Pull the release lever on the left side guide and slide to the desired paper
3
size.
Release Lever
Paper Guides
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Handling Paper
If you are going to set paper that is longer than A4, pull out the extension
4
paper cassettes pushing the lock lever one by one and adjust them to the
desired paper size.
Pull the release lever and slide the paper stopper to the de sired paper size.
5
When using non-standard size paper, move the paper guides and paper
stopper all the way out, insert the paper, then adjust the p aper guides and
paper stopper to the size of the paper. Adjust them so that they are in light
contact with the paper.
Release Lever
Paper Stopper
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Handling Paper
Push the bottom plate down until it locks (FS-2000D only).
6
Fan the paper, then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed
7
printing.
Bottom Plate
Place the paper in the paper cassette. Ensure the side to be printed is
8
facing down and the paper is not folded, curled, or damaged.
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Handling Paper
NOTE: Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the
paper guides.
Load Limit
Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown.
9
Load Limit
Clip
10
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Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as
far as it will go.
Clip
Handling Paper
Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray
There is a paper gauge on the right side of the front of the paper ca ssette
to indicate the remaining paper supply. When paper is exhausted, the
pointer will go down to the level of (empty).
Paper Gauge
The MP tray can accommodate the various paper sizes and can hold
approximately 100 sheets of paper.
Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to
1
avoid media jams or skewed printing.
Pull the MP tray towards you until it stops.
2
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Handling Paper
Pull out the subtray.
3
Adjust the position of the paper guides on the MP tray. Standard paper
4
sizes are marked on the MP tray. For standar d paper sizes, slide the paper
guides to the position marked correspondingly.
Align the paper with the paper guides and insert as far as it will go.
5
Load Limit
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Load Limit
Handling Paper
NOTE: Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the
inside of the MP tray.
If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, for example, if the
paper is already printed on one side, try to roll the paper in the opposite
direction to counteract the curl. Printed sheets will then come out flat.
Correct
Incorrect
Set the MP tray paper size on the printer’s operation panel. Refer to Setting
6
MP Tray Paper Size on page 2-65.
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2Using the Operation
Panel
This chapter contains explanations on the following topics:
This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys
printer. In general you need to use the operation panel only to make default
settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using the
printer driver through the application software.
NOTE: Changes to printer settings made using a software application
override changes made using the operation panel.
You can also rely on other printer utilities such as KM-NET for Clients if you
need to change settings that are not available on the printer driver. It will
allow remote access to printer settings. Printer utilities are supplied in the
CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
The chapter describes the operation panel in detail, including its menus
and the procedures for changing various printer settings.
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Understanding the Operation Panel
The operation panel on the top of the print er has a 2-line by 16 -character
liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED).
Using the Operation Panel
FS-2000D
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
Message Display
Indicators
Menu
Menu Key
OK Key
Cursor Key
GO Key
Cancel Key
FS-3900DN/FS-4000DN
Message Display
Indicators
Menu
Menu Key
OK Key
Cursor Keys
GO Key
Cancel Key
Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys
are explained in this chapter.
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Using the Operation Panel
Message Display
The message display on the operation panel shows:
•Status information, the messages listed below which are displayed
during normal operation.
•Error codes, when the printer requires the operator’s attention; as
explained in the Operation Guide.
Status Information
MessageMeaning
Self testThe printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up.
Please waitThe printer is warming up and is not ready. This message may be displayed
during continuous printing of a large volume of pages which require a large
amount of toner such as with photographs, etc.
Please wait
(Adding toner)
ReadyThe printer is ready to print.
ProcessingThe printer is receiving data to print. This is also shown when the printer is
SleepingThe printer is in Auto Sleep. The printer wakes from Auto Sleep whenever a key
Skipping dataThe printer is skipping the data.
WaitingThe printer is waiting for the rest of print job before completing the last page.
FormFeed TimeOutThe printer is printing the last page after a waiting period.
Toner is currently being replenished.
When the printer is switched on for the first time, this message will take several
minutes.
reading a CompactFlash card, Microdrive, RAM disk, or USB flash memory.
on the operation panel and [GO] is pr essed, the co ver is opened or closed, or a
print job is received. The printer then warms up and goe s on-line. For deta ils on
Auto Sleep, refer to Sleep Timer Timeout Timeon page 2-80.
Pressing [GO] allows you to obtain the last p age immediately. Refer to below.
Error codes
Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide.
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Indicators in Message Display
Interface Indicator (INTERFACE)
The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently in use:
PARParallel interface is in use.
USBUSB interface is in use.
SERSerial (RS-232C) interface is in use. (option)
NETNetwork interface is in use. (FS-2000D: appears only when
the optional network interface card IB-30 is installed.)
OPTNetwork interface is in use. (option)
---No interface is in use.
Using the Operation Panel
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
Each interface has a timeout time of 30 seconds (factory default) during
which the other interface should wait to receive a print job. Even after a
print job has been completed on the interface, you should wait for this
period until the other interface begins printing the job.
Paper Size Indicator (SIZE)
This indicator shows:
•While the printer is in standby, the paper size of the current cassette.
The default paper cassette is determined by the operation panel keys.
For details, refer to Paper Handling on page 2-64.
•While the printer is printing, the paper size used to format the
document to print by the application software.
The abbreviations used to indicate the paper sizes and their dimensions
are as follows:
13/16 × 8 1/4 to 8 1/2 × 14"], MP Tray: 70 × 148 to 216 ×
356mm [2
†.Only with MP tray feeding (FS-2000D)
††.Only with MP tray feeding
Paper Type Indicator (TYPE)
This indicator shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette.
The paper type can be manually defined using the operation panel. For
more information, refer to Paper Handling on page 2-64. The following
abbreviations are used:
(none)Auto
PLAINPlain paper
TRANSP.Transparency
PREPRINTPreprinted paper
LABELSLabels
1/8 × 5 13/16 to
3/4 × 5 13/16 to 8 1/2 × 14"])
†
†
BONDBond paper
RECYCLEDRecycled paper
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Using the Operation Panel
VELLUMVellum
ROUGHRough paper
LETTERHDLetterhead
COLORColored paper
PREPUNCHPrepunched paper
ENVELOPEEnvelope
CARDSTOCKCard stock
THICKThick paper
HIGH QLTHigh-quality paper for color printing
CUSTOM 1 (to 8)Custom 1 (to 8)
†. Only with MP tray feeding
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators
The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the
printer needs attention. Depending on the status of lighting, each indicator
has the following meaning:
†
†
†
†
IndicatorDescription
Flashing. Indicates an error that you can resolve. For
details, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the
Operation Guide.
On. Indicates that the printer is ready and on-line. The
printer prints the data it receives.
Off. Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be
received but will not be printed until the printer is
switched on-line by pressing [GO]. Also, indicates
when printing is automatically stopped due to an error
condition. For details refer to the Troubleshooting
section in the Operation Guide.
Flashing. Indicates that a data is being received.
On. Indicates either that data received is being
processed before printing starts, or that data received
is being written to a CompactFlash card, Microdrive or
RAM disk.
Flashing. Indicates that the printer requires
maintenance or is warming up.
On. Indicates the occurrence of a problem or an error.
For details, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the
Operation Guide.
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Using the Operation Panel
Keys
The operation panel keys are used to configure the prin ter operation. Note
that certain keys have a secondary function.
NOTE: The printer has a parallel, USB, network, and an optional
interface. Configuration of the printer settings affect only the inter face that
is currently active (shown by the INTERFACE indicator on the message
display). Refer to Interface Indicator (INTERFACE) on page 2-5.
GO Key
GO switches the printer between on-line and off-line. Use this key to:
•Toggle the printer’s on-line and off-line states. You can temporarily
stop the print job by switching the printer off-line.
•Print and feed out one page when the printer displays Waiting.
•Recover from certain errors.
•Recover from Auto Sleep.
(Cancel) Key
This key is used to:
•Cancel a printing job.
•Stop the alarm sound.
•Reset numeric values or cancel a setting procedure while using menu
system.
While the printer displays Processing, press [Cancel].
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Print Cancel? appears on the message display followed by the
interface in use. The interface is indicated by one of the following messag e:
Parallel
USB
Network (FS-3900DN/FS-4000DN only)
Serial (option serial interface)
Option (option network interface)
Press [OK]. Cancelling data appears on the message display and
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printing stops after the current page is printed.
Menu Key
Menu lets you enter the menu system to change the setup and printing
environment of the printer.
Pressing this key during a menu selection will terminate the selection and
return the printer to the normal operation.
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Using the Operation Panel
Cursor Keys
The four cursor keys are used in the menu system to access an item or
enter numeric values.
The arrow key with the question mark () may be pressed when the paper
jam message has appeared on the message display. A help message will
then appear to facilitate jam clearing in the location.
OK Key
This key is used to:
•Finalize settings of numeric values and other selections.
•Set the paper source when Use alternative? is shown in the
message display.
NOTE: If you hold down [OK] and press [Menu] when Ready is shown
on this printer, the AdministrationID menu will be displayed. This menu is
the setting menu for administration under the Account Management
System and is normally not used. Press [Menu] to return to Ready.
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Using the Operation Panel
Canceling a Printing Job
1
2
While the printer displays Processing, press [Cancel].
Print Cancel? appears on the message display followed by the
interface in use. The interface is indicated by one of the following
messages:
Parallel
USB
Network (FS-2000D: appears only when the optional network interface
card IB-30 is installed.)
Serial (option serial interface)
Option (option network interface)
Press [OK]. Cancelling data appears on the message display and
printing stops after the current page is printed.
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Using the Menu Selection System
Menu Selection System
This section explains how to use the menu selection system. [Menu] on
the operation panel allows you to use the menu to configure the printer
settings to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is
indicated on the printer message display.
NOTE: Settings that are received from application software and the
printer driver will take priority over settings made in the operation panel.
Entering the Mode Selection Menu
Press [Menu] when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.
The mode selection menu is displayed.
Using the Operation Panel
Selecting a Menu
The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press ? or @ to display the
desired menu.
If the selected menu has a sub-menu, > is displayed after the menu.
Paper Handling >
Press B to move to the sub-menu or A to go back.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-11
Indicates that there is a sub-menu
Using the Operation Panel
> is displayed before the sub-menu.
Indicates that this is the sub-menu
>Type Adjust >
Press B to move to another sub-menu or A to go back.
>> is displayed before the second sub-menu.
Indicates that this is the second sub-menu
>>Paper Weight
Normal 1
Setting a Menu
Select the desired menu and press [OK] to set or change th e configuration.
Press ? or @ to display the desired item and [OK] to finalize the value or
selections set.
Cancelling Menu Selection
If you press [Menu] when a menu is selected, the message display returns
to Ready.
Indicates that there is another sub-menu
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Menu System Road Map
The menu map is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of
the printer. The menu map is useful as a refere nce to guide yourself
through the menu selection system.
Printing a Menu Map
The printer prints a full list of the menu selection system — Menu Map.
Note that menus shown in the list may vary depending on which optional
units installed in the printer.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Print Menu
2
Map appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Using the Operation Panel
Print
Menu Map
Print
Menu Map ?
Press [OK]. The message Processing appears and the printer prints a
4
Menu Map.
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Using the Operation Panel
Menu Map Sample
MENU MAP
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Status Pages
Printing a Status Page
Using the Operation Panel
This section explains the procedure for printing the status pages. The
status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer
configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when
requesting service to the printer.
You can check the printer’s current status, including available memory
space and option settings by printing a status page.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Print
2
Status Page appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Print
Status Page
Print
Status Page ?
Press [OK] again. The message Processing appears and the printer
4
prints a status page.
For a sample status page and its full description, refer to Understanding
the Status Page on page 2-16.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-15
Using the Operation Panel
Understanding the Status Page
The numbers in the following diagram refer the items expl ained below the
diagram. The items and values on the status page may vary depend ing on
the printer’s firmware version.
1
2
4
6
KIR
Test pattern
ON
3
5
7
8
9
10
11
1Firmware Version
This item shows the version and release date of the printer
firmware.
2Hardware Information
This item shows various printer settings for hardware-related
items:
-MP tray paper size and type
-Paper cassette size and type
-Buzzer control
-Host buffer size
2-16ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
-Sleep time timeout time
-Formfeed timeout time
3Memory
This item shows:
-Standard memory in the printer
-Option memory slot status in kilobytes
-Total memory in the printer
-Current status of the RAM disk
4Page Information
This item shows the page related items:
-Number of copies, from 1 to 999
-Total page count
5Installed Options
This item shows the options installed in the printer:
-Hard disk
-Memory card (CompactF l as h ca rd )
-USB memory
6Network Status
This item shows the IP address, subnet mask address, and
default gateway address for the network interface card in the
printer.
7Emulation
This item shows all available emulations of the printer. The PCL 6
emulation is set as default when the printer is shipped from the
factory. The emulations are:
-PCL 6
-KPDL3
-Line Printer
-IBM Proprinter
-DIABLO 630
-EPSON LQ-850
8Error Log
This item shows the last three instances of the following types of
errors, listing them in the order of occurrence:
-KPDL (PostScript) errors
-Memory overflow
-Print overrun
-File-not-found
The most recent error is displayed on the topmost line of the Error
Log. Error information is cleared when the printer is powered off.
The error log information is intended for service use.
Using the Operation Panel
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-17
Using the Operation Panel
9Consumable Status
This item 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.
If you use non-original toner kit, the toner gauge measurement
will not be indicated correctly.
10 Interface Information
This information shows the emulation and the default font for all
interfaces installed in the printer.
11 KIR Test Pattern
KIR is the Kyocera’s original smoothing function. This test pattern
shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system.
2-18ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
e-MPS
Using the Operation Panel
e-MPS is an abbreviation for enhanced-Multiple Printing System which
implements the following functions that are available from the printer
driver:
•Job Retention
•Job Storage
In either job mode, when printing a document, the print data is transferred
from the computer to the printer then stored on the printer’s hard disk.
Since copies of the document are printed using the stored da ta, printing is
performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.
NOTE: To use the e-MPS system, an optional Microdrive must be
installed in the printer. For details, refer to Microdrive (Hard Disk)/
CompactFlash (Memory) Card on page 3-6.
The RAM disk may also be used in the Proof-and-Hold and Private Print
modes. Refer to Using the RAM Disk on page 2-61 for details on RAM
disk setup.
Job Retention
Job Retention has four modes as summarized below. These modes are
selected from the printer driver through the application software:
Quick CopyProof-and-HoldPrivate PrintStored Job
Primary functionTo later print
additional copies
Start storing byPrinter driverPrinter driverPrinter driverPrinter driver
On terminating print
setting from
application software
Retrieved byOperation PanelOperation PanelOperation PanelOperation Panel
Default number of
copies printed at
retrieval
Maximum number
of jobs stored
†
Prints
simultaneously
Same as storing
(can be changed)
32, expandable to 5032, expandable to 50Depends on the
To proof the first
copy before printing
multiple copies
Prints one copy
simultaneously
One less
(can be changed)
To hold the
document in printer
to prevent
unauthorized
access
Does not printDoes not print
Same as storing
(can be changed)
Microdrive capacity
To electronically
store documents
such as fax cover
pages
One
(can be changed)
Depends on the
Microdrive capacity
PIN securityNoNoYesYes (if necessary)
Data after printingStoredStoredDeletedStored
Data at power offDeletedDeletedDeletedStored
†. Jobs in excess will cause the earlier ones to be deleted.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-19
Using the Operation Panel
Job Storage
Job storage stores print jobs either temporarily or permanently, or in virtual
mailboxes, as you click an appropriate radio button on the printer driver
when printing from a computer.
Virtual Mailbox
Virtual mailbox is part of Job Storage, which stores print jobs on the
Microdrive without printing. It enables you to retrieve jobs later from the
operation panel.
Each mailbox may be used by an individual who desires to share the
printer in this mode. By default, each mailbox is numbered from ‘Tray 001,’
‘Tray 002,’... etc. To ‘post’ a job in one of these mailboxes, you assign a
numbered or named mailbox on the printer driver when printing.
To retrieve the stored job for printing, refer to Retrieving Jobs fro m Virtual Mailbox (VMB) on page 2-24.
NOTE: The virtual mailbox can be used in PCL 6 emulation only.
Using Quick Copy
Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy
1
2
3
This mode enables you to print the requested number of copies of a job,
simultaneously storing the job on the Microdrive. When additional copies
are required, you can reprint the required number of copies from the printer
operation panel.
The default number of print jobs that can be stored on the Microdrive is 32.
This value can be increased to up to 50 from the e-MPS Configuration
menu. For details, refer to Changing the Maximum Number o f Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold Jobs on page 2-26. When the number of jobs reaches the
limit, the oldest job will be overwritten by the new one. When the printer is
turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted.
Press [Menu].
Press ? or @ repeatedly until e-MPS >
appears.
Press B.
e-MPS >
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Quick
4
Copy appears followed by the user name
(Harold, in this example). The user name
is assigned at printing using the printer
driver.
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>Quick Copy
Harold
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears before the user name.
Press ? or @ to display the desired user
6
name, Arlen, in this example.
Press [OK]. The job name entered in the
7
printer driver (Report, in this example)
appear with a blinking question mark (?)
before the letters.
Press ? or @ to scroll to the desired job title.
8
Press [OK]. The number of copies to be
9
printed can be set. To increase the copy
count, press ?; to decrease the copy count,
press @.
Using the Operation Panel
>Quick Copy
?Harold
>Quick Copy
?Arlen
>Arlen
?Report
>Report
Copies 001
10
Deleting a Quick Copy Job
Press [OK] to finalize the copy count. The printer prints the specified
number of copies for the job.
Follow steps 1 through 8 in the above section to let the title of the job to be
1
deleted displayed.
When the title of the job to be deleted is
2
displayed, e.g. Report, press [OK]. The
cursor below the copy count starts to blink.
Press @ repeatedly until Delete appears
3
below the title.
Press [OK]. The stored quick copy job is deleted.
4
Using Proof-and-Hold
When you print multiple copies, this mode first prints one copy so that you
can proof it before continuing to print the remaining copi es. Since you can
proof the printouts before printing the remaining copies, wastage of paper
can be reduced.
>Report
Copies 001
>Report
Delete
The printer prints one copy and, at the same time, saves the print job on
the Microdrive/RAM disk. You can also change the number of copies when
resuming printing from the operation panel.
When the printer is turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-21
Using the Operation Panel
Printing a Private Print/Stored Job
Printing Remaining Copies of a Proof and Hold Job
Printing a Proof-and-Hold job on the operation panel is similar to prin ting a
quick copy job. Refer to Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy on
page 2-20
In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed until you release
the job from the operation panel. When sending the job from the
application software, specify a 4-digit access code in the printer drive r. The
job is released for printing by entering the access code on the operation
panel ensuring confidentiality of the print job.
In the stored job mode, access codes are not mandatory, but can be set
on the printer driver if printing with PIN security is required. Then, the
access code must be entered on the operation panel to print a stored job.
Print data will be stored in the Microdrive after printing.
Releasing a Private/Stored Job
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until e-MPS >
2
appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Private/
4
Stored appears. The name entered in the
printer driver (Harold, in this example) also
appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears before the user name.
Press ? or @ to display the desired user
6
name (Arlen, in this example).
Press [OK]. The user name and the job
7
name (Agenda, in this example) entered in
the printer driver appear with a blinking
question mark (?).
e-MPS >
>Private/Stored
Harold
>Private/Stored
?Harold
>Private/Stored
?Arlen
>Arlen
?Agenda
Press ? or @ to display the desired job title.
8
2-22ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Using the Operation Panel
Press [OK]. The ID input line appears.
9
Enter the four-digit access code entered in
the printer driver and press [OK].
To enter the ID, press ? or @ to move the
cursor to the number to be changed and then enter the co rrect number by
pressing ? or @.
>Agenda
ID 0000
10
11
Deleting a Private/Stored Job
You can set the number of copies to be
printed. To increase the copy count, press
?; to decrease the copy count, press @.
Press [OK] to finalize the copy count. The printer prints the specified
number of copies for the job.
You can individually delete stored jobs by performing the following
procedure. Jobs saved using Private Print will be automatically deleted if
you turn the power off after printing, but jobs saved using Stored Job will
not be deleted automatically.
Follow steps 1 through 8 in the above section.
1
When the title of the job to be printed is
2
displayed (Agenda, in this example), press
[OK]. Enter the four-digit access code
entered in the printer driver and press [OK].
Press @ repeatedly until Delete appears
3
for the number of copies.
>Agenda
Copies 001
>Agenda
Copies 001
>Agenda
Delete
Press [OK]. The private job is deleted from the Microdrive.
4
Printing a Code Job
To print a code job, ensure that the KM-NET for Clients is installed on the
computer. The KM-NET for Clients is provided on the Software Library
CD-ROM.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-23
Using the Operation Panel
Printing a List of Code Jobs
If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can print a
List of Code Jobs using the operation panel.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until e-MPS >
2
appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >List of
4
Code JOB appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
e-MPS >
>List of
Code JOB
>List of
Code JOB ?
Press [OK] again. The printer prints a Code Job list as shown below.
6
Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB)
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until e-MPS >
2
appears.
e-MPS >
Press B.
3
2-24ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Print
4
VMB
Data appears. The virtual mailbox
number will also appear.
Using the Operation Panel
>Print VMB Data
Tray001
:
If you have named the virtual mailbox with
an alias, the alias (Richard, in this
example) will follow the number:
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press [OK]. The document in the mailbox is printed and automatically
6
deleted from the mailbox.
Printing a List of VMB
A Virtual Mailbox list includes the jobs currently stored in the mailboxes.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until e-MPS >
2
appears.
Press B.
3
>Print VMB Data
Tray001
>Print VMB Data
Tray001
e-MPS >
:Richard
?Richard
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >List of
4
VMB appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>List of VMB
>List of VMB ?
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-25
Using the Operation Panel
Changing e-MPS Configuration
Press [OK] again. The printer prints a list of jobs currently posted in the
6
virtual mailboxes as shown in the following illustration.
You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation:
•Maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold jobs
•Maximum space assigned to temporary code jobs
•Maximum space assigned to permanent code jobs
•Maximum space assigned to virtual mailboxes
NOTE: The total amount of storage areas specified must not exceed the
total size of the Microdrive.
Changing the Maximum Number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold Jobs
This changes maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold jobs from
0 to 50. The default is 32.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until e-MPS >
2
3
appears.
Press B.
e-MPS >
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >e-MPS
4
Configuration > appears.
Press B.
5
2-26ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
>e-MPS >
Configuration
Using the Operation Panel
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >>Quick
6
Copy appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
7
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor. The
8
value can be set between 0 and 50. Use B and A to move the cursor right
and left.
When the desired maximum number of jobs is set, press [OK].
9
>>Quick Copy
32
>>Quick Copy
32
10
Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
This changes the Microdrive space that holds temporary code jobs. You
can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual
maximum size depends on the size of free Microdrive space. The default
size is 1/6 of the total Microdrive space, rounded off in units of 50MB. For
example, if the total Microdrive space is 10GB, the default size is 1550MB.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until e-MPS >
2
appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >e-MPS
4
Configuration > appears.
e-MPS >
>e-MPS >
Configuration
Press B.
5
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >>Temp.
6
Code JOB Size appears.
To change the maximum disk space, press
7
[OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the
8
blinking cursor. Use B and A to move the cursor right and left.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-27
>>Temp. Code JOB
Size 1550MB
>>Temp. Code JOB
Size 1550
MB
Using the Operation Panel
When the desired size is displayed, press [OK].
9
10
Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
This changes the Microdrive space that holds permanent code jobs. You
can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual
maximum size depends on the size of free Microdrive space. The default
size is 1/6 of the total Microdrive space, rounded off in units of 50MB. For
example, if the total Microdrive space is 10GB, the default size is 1550MB.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ and select e-MPS >.
2
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ and select >e-MPS
4
Configuration >.
e-MPS >
>e-MPS >
Configuration
5
6
7
8
9
10
Press B.
Press ? or @ and select >>Perm. Code JOB Size.
Press [OK], the message display shows a
blinking cursor (_).
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the
blinking cursor. Use B and A to move the cursor right and left.
When the desired size is displayed, press [OK].
Press [Menu] and the display returns to Ready.
>>Perm. Code JOB
Size 1550MB
>>Perm. Code JOB
Size 1550
MB
2-28ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Using the Operation Panel
Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMB)
This changes the Microdrive space for virtual mailboxes. You ca n change
the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum
size depends on the size of free Microdrive space. The default size is 1/6
of the total Microdrive space, rounded off in units of 50MB. For example, if
the total Microdrive space is 10GB, the default size is 1550MB.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ and select e-MPS >.
2
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ and select >e-MPS
4
Configuration >.
e-MPS >
>e-MPS >
Configuration
5
6
7
8
9
10
Press B.
Press ? or @ and select >>VMB Size.
To change the maximum size, press [OK].
The message display shows a blinking
cursor (_).
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the
blinking cursor. Use B and A to move the cursor right and left.
When the desired size is displayed, press [OK].
Press [Menu] to exit the menu selection.
>>VMB Size
1550MB
>>VMB Size
1550
MB
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-29
Using the Operation Panel
Changing the Interface Parameters
This printer is equipped with a parallel interface, a USB interface and a
network interface (FS-3900DN/FS-4000DN). An optional serial interface
and a network interface can be installed. Various printing environment
parameters such as the default emulation can be changed independently
on different interfaces by using the printer’s menu selection system. Select
the interface to apply the changes in the procedure described below.
NOTE: This interface selection described below does not select the
interface from which data will be received. The printer automatically
selects the interface.
Changing Parallel Interface Mode
The parallel interface supports a bi-directional/high-spee d mode according
to IEEE standards. Normally, this interface is used under the default setting
Auto. For details, refer to Parallel Interface on page 4-3. After setting the
interface, be sure to reset the printer or turn the power off at least once.
The new setting will be enabled thereafter. You can select from the
following:
•Auto (default)
•Nibble (high)
•High speed
•Normal
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Interface > appears.
2
If the interface is other than parallel, press
3
[OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Parallel
4
appears.
Press [OK] again. The question mark disappears.
5
To change the parallel interface mode, press B. The current
6
communication mode appears.
Interface
? Serial
Interface
? Parallel
To change the communication mode, press
7
[OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
2-30ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
>Parallel I/F
? Nibble (high)
Using the Operation Panel
Press ? or @ to scroll through the following communication modes:
8
• Nibble (high)
• Auto
• Normal
• High speed
When the desired communication mode is displayed, press [OK].
9
10
Press [Menu] to exit the menu selection.
Changing Serial Interface Parameters
NOTE: This section applies to the printer having the optional serial
interface board kit (IB-11) installed.
You can confirm or change the serial interface parameters including baud
rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol. These parameters must
match those of the computer’s serial interface.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Interface > appears.
2
If the interface is other than serial, press
3
[OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Serial
4
appears.
Interface
? Parallel
Interface
? Serial
Press [OK] again.
5
Press B. One of the following serial parameters is indicated (Baud rate
6
for example).
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-31
Using the Operation Panel
Pressing ? or @ toggles through the serial parameters as follows. To
change the serial parameter, press [OK]. Use ? or @ to change the value
or selection.
For example, to change baud rate from
9600 to 115200, display the baud rate
menu following the above procedure. When
the display shows baud rate, 9600 (bps),
press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
appears.
DTR(pos.)& Xon (Default),
DTR(positive), DTR(negative),
XON/XOFF, or ETX/ACK
>Baud Rate
? 9600
Press ? or @ to scroll through values. When 115200 is displayed, press
7
[OK]. Press [Menu] to exit the menu selection.
NOTE: Some computers may not be able to handle a baud rate of
115200 bps. If you set the baud rate to 115200 and encounter
communication problems, select a lower baud rate.
2-32ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Changing Network Interface Parameters
This printer supports TCP/IP, NetWare and AppleTalk protocols. In
addition, you can install the optional network interface card in the option
interface slot.
NOTE: Installing the optional network interface card on the FS-2000D
enables the following network settings.
Using the operation panel, you can:
•Activate or deactivate TCP/IP, NetWare, and AppleTalk
•Activate or deactivate DHCP
•Enter IP address, subnet mask address, and default gateway address
•Determine whether to print a network status page when the printer is
turned on
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Interface > appears.
2
Using the Operation Panel
If the current interface is other than
3
Network, press [OK]. A blinking question
mark (?) appears.
If the optional network interface card is
installed in the printer, Option will be displayed. The setting procedure is
basically the same even in this case.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Network
4
appears.
Press [OK] again.
5
Interface >
? Parallel
Interface >
? Network
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-33
Using the Operation Panel
Press B. One of the following menus is indicated. To change settings for
6
the item, press [OK]. Use ? or @ to change the value or selection.
Set this item to On when you connect to a
network using NetWare. In submenu (>),
frame mode can be selected from Auto,
802.3, Ethernet II, 802.2, and
SNAP.
Set this item to On when you connect to a
network using TCP/IP. Submenu (>) has
items including DHCP, BOOTP, IP
address, subnet mask address, and
gateway address. To resolve IP address
for the network card, refer to Resolving IP Address on page 2-34.
AppleTalk must be activated (On) for
networking with Macintosh computers.
When the item is set to On, the printer
prints out a network status page when it
prints the printer sta tus. refer to Printing a
Network Interface Status Page on page
2-36.
>NetWare >
On
>TCP/IP >
On
>AppleTalk
Off
>Network Status
Page Off
Activate the appropriate protocol that is required to connect the printer to
7
the network. To activate a protocol, display the protocol, press [OK], press
? or @ to change from Off to On, and press [OK].
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. You can print a network
8
status page to confirm that the IP address, subnet mask address, and the
gateway address have been properly set. To print a network status page,
refer to Printing a Network Interface Status Page on page 2-36.
Resolving IP Address
To connect the printer to the network using TCP/IP protocol, you must set
the IP address on the printer. The IP address must be unique to the printer
and should be obtained from your network administrator.
Activate TCP/IP protocol in the manner
1
described above.
>TCP/IP >
On
2-34ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Enter the submenu by pressing B. Each time
2
you press ? or @, the selection changes.
Using the Operation Panel
>>DHCP
Off
>>BOOTP
Off
>>IP Address
000.000.000.000
>>Subnet Mask
000.000.000.000
>>Gateway
000.000.000.000
When >>IP Address is displayed, press
3
[OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears at the
last digit.
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the
4
blinking cursor. Use B and A to move the cursor right and left.
When the IP address is entered, press [OK].
5
Press ? or @ to move to Subnet Mask. Perform the same procedure to
6
complete entering the subnet mask address.
Then, press ? or @ to move to Gateway. Perform the same procedure
7
to complete entering the gateway address.
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. You can print a network
8
status page to confirm that the IP address, subnet mask address, and the
gateway address have been properly set. To print a network status page,
refer to Printing a Network Interface Status Page on page 2-36.
>>IP Address
000.000.000.000
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-35
Using the Operation Panel
Printing a Network Interface Status Page
You can have your printer print out a network status page when the printer
prints the status page. The network status page shows the network
addresses, and other information under various network protocols about
the network interface card. The default setting is Off (print disable).
NOTE: Printing out a network interface status page may not be possible
with the optional network interface card. For details, refer to the manual
for the network interface.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Interface > appears.
2
If the current interface is other than
3
Network, press [OK]. A blinking question
mark (?) appears.
Interface
? Parallel
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Network
4
appears. Press [OK].
Press B and then pr ess ? or @ repeatedly
5
until the display shows >Network Status
Page.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
6
appears.
Press ? or @ to select On.
7
Press [OK] again.
8
Interface
? Network
>Network Status
Page Off
>Network Status
Page ? Off
>Network Status
Page ? On
2-36ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Using the Operation Panel
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. The printer prints a network
9
status page as an example shown in the following illustration.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-37
Using the Operation Panel
Making Default Settings
Default Emulation
1
2
Using the operation panel, you can set the default for the following items.
You can change the emulation mode and character code set for the curr ent
interface.
The printer can automatically change the emulation mode accord ing to the
print job that is received from the computer. To do this, select KPDL (AUTO) in the following procedure.
Press [Menu].
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Emulation > appears on the message
display. One of the emulation modes appears, indicating the emulation
currently in use.
PCL 6 (default)
KPDL
KPDL (AUTO)
Line Printer
IBM Proprinter
DIABLO 630
EPSON LQ-850
To change the default emulation, press
[OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until the desired emulation mode is displayed.
3
Press [OK].
4
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
5
Printing KPDL Errors
The printer can print error descriptions when printin g er ro r oc cu rs du rin g
KPDL emulation. The default is Off — the printer does not print KPDL
errors.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Emulation > appears.
2
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
3
appears.
Emulation
?PCL 6
Emulation
?PCL 6
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Select KPDL or KPDL (AUTO) using ? or
4
@.
Press [OK].
5
Press B. Press ? or @ until >Print KPDL
6
Errs (errors) appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
7
appears.
Select On using ? or @. Press [OK].
8
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
9
Using the Operation Panel
Emulation
?KPDL
>Print KPDL Errs
Off
>Print KPDL Errs
? Off
Default Font
You can select the default font for the current interface. The default font
can be one of the internal fonts or a font that is downloaded to the printer
memory or stored on CompactFlash card, Microdrive or option ROM.
In this menu, you can also set the type and pitch for Courier and Letter
Gothic; as well as to print a font list.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Font >
2
appears.
Press B. Press ? or @ until >Font
3
Select > appears.
To select an internal font, make sure that
4
Internal is displayed and press B. The
display changes. If Internal is not
displayed, press [OK], then press ? or @
until it appears.
Font >
>Font Select >
Internal
>> I000
To select an optional font, press [OK] while >Font Select > is
displayed. Press ? or @ repeatedly until Option appears and then press
[OK]. Press B next to display the font selection shown above. You can
perform this operation only when optional fonts are installed in the printer.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-39
Using the Operation Panel
The letter before the number indicates the location of the font, as shown
below:
IInternal font
SSoft (downloaded) font
MFonts in optional CompactFlash card
HFonts in RAM disk or optional Microdrive
OFonts in optional ROM (API)
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until the desired font number appears. For font
6
numbers of the internal fonts, refer to Printing Lists of Fonts on page 2-43.
When the desired font is displayed, press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
>>?I000
Selecting Regular or Dark Courier/Letter Gothic
Courier or Letter Gothic font thickness can be selected as Regular or
Dark. In the procedure below, it is assumed that Courier is selected. The
procedure is the same for Letter Gothic.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Font >
2
appears.
Press B. Press ? or @ until >Font
3
Select > appears.
Make sure that Internal is displayed and press B.
4
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >>Courier
5
appears. If you are selecting the thickness
of the Letter Gothic font, choose >>
Letter Gothic here instead.
Font >
>Font Select >
Internal
>>Courier
Regular
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
6
appears.
Select Regular or Dark using ? or @.
7
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>>Courier
? Regular
Press [OK].
8
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
9
Changing the Default Font Size
You can change the size of the default font. If you selected a prop or tio nal
font, the character size can also be changed.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Font >
2
appears.
Press B. Press ? or @ until >Font
3
Select > appears.
Using the Operation Panel
Font >
>Font Select >
Internal
Make sure that Internal is displayed and press Z.
4
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >>Size
5
appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
6
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor. The
7
font size can be set between 4 and 999.75 points, in 0.25-point increments.
Use B or A to move the cursor right and left.
When the desired size is displayed, press [OK].
8
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
9
>>Size
012.00 point(s)
>>Size
012.00
point(s)
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-41
Using the Operation Panel
Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic
You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is
Courier or Letter Gothic.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Font >
2
appears.
Press B. Press ? or @ until >Font
3
Select > appears.
Make sure that Internal is displayed and press Z.
4
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >>Pitch
5
appears.
Font >
>Font Select >
Internal
>>Pitch
10.00 cpi
Press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
6
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor. The
7
character pitch can be set between 0.44 and 99.99 characters per inch, in
0.01 character-per-inch increments. Use B or A to move the cursor right and
left.
When the desired size is displayed, press [OK].
8
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
9
Setting the Code Set
You can change the character code set. Available char acter code sets vary
depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.)
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Font >
2
appears.
>>Pitch
10.00
Font >
cpi
Press B.
3
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Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Code Set
4
appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ until the desired character code set appears.
6
Press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
Printing Lists of Fonts
To help you decide in selecting a font, you can printout lists of the internal
fonts or the optional fonts including downloaded fonts.
Using the Operation Panel
>Code Set
IBM PC-8
>Code Set
?IBM PC-8
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Font>
2
appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >List of
4
Internal Fonts or >List of Option
Fonts appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
Press [OK] again. Processing appears, then Ready. The printer prints
6
out a list of fonts with a sample and font ID (number) for each of them.
Sample lists of fonts are shown in the following illustration.
Font >
>List of
Internal Fonts
>List of
Internal Fonts?
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-43
Using the Operation Panel
Samples of Fonts List
Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List
Font NameScalable/BitmapPasswordSelection [FSET]Font ID
Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List
Font NameScalable/BitmapPasswordSelection [FSET]Font ID
PRESCRIBE
PRESCRIBE
2-44ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Pagination
Number of Copies
Using the Operation Panel
In Page Set menus, you can set the number of copies, page orientation,
and other settings regarding pagination.
You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed for the cur rent
interface. The number of copies can be set betwe e n 1 and 999.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Page Set >
2
appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Copies
4
appears.
Page Set >
>Copies
001
5
6
7
8
Print Orientation
Press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the
blinking cursor. Use B and A to move the cursor right and left.
When the desired size is displayed, press [OK].
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
You can select portrait (upright) or landscape (sideways) page orie ntation.
Portrait Orientation
A
Landscape Orientation
A
>Copies
001
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-45
Using the Operation Panel
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Page Set >
2
appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until
4
>Orientation appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Select Portrait or Landscape using ? or @.
6
Page Set >
>Orientation
Portrait
>Orientation
? Portrait
7
8
Page Protect Mode
1
2
3
4
Press [OK].
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
The Page Protect Menu does not normally appear, however, Page Protect will be forcibly set to On if a print overrun error occurs beca us e
the print job is too complex. When this has happened, be sure to reset
Page Protect to Auto (default) in order to maintain the optimum use of
printer memory.
Press [Menu].
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Page set >
appears.
Press B.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Page
Protect appears.
Page set >
>Page Protect
On
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
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>Page Protect
? On
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Auto
6
appears.
Press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
Linefeed (LF) Action
This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it rece ives a lin efeed
code (0AH).
•LF only: Linefeed is performed (Default).
•CR and LF: A linefeed and carriage return are performed.
•Ignore LF: The linefeed is ignored.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Page Set >
2
appears.
Using the Operation Panel
>Page Protect
? Auto
Page Set >
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >LF Action
4
appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until the desired linefeed action appears.
6
When the desired action is displayed, press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
>LF Action
LF only
>LF Action
? LF only
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-47
Using the Operation Panel
Carriage-Return (CR) Action
This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriagereturn code (0DH).
•CR only: A carriage-return is performed (Default).
•CR and LF: A linefeed and carriage return are performed.
•Ignore CR: The carriage-return is ignored.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Page Set >
2
appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >CR Action
4
appears.
Page Set >
>CR Action
CR only
Wide A4 Pitch
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ repeatedly until the desired carriage-return actio n appears.
6
When the desired action is displayed, press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
Turn this to On to increase the maximum number of characters th at can be
printed in a line for an A4 page (78 characters at 10 pitch ) and Le tter size
page (80 characters at 10 pitch). This setting is only effective in PCL 6
emulation.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Page set >
2
appears.
>CR Action
? CR only
Page Set >
Press B.
3
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Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Wide A4
4
appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Select On or Off using ? or @.
6
Press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
Using the Operation Panel
>Wide A4
Off
>Wide A4
? Off
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-49
Using the Operation Panel
Setting Print Quality
KIR Mode
In Print Quality menus, you can set the KIR mode, EcoPrint mode, and
other settings.
This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinemen t) smoothing
function. KIR users the software to enhance resolution, resulting in high
quality printing at resolution of 600 dpi and 300 dpi. The default is On. KIR
has no effect on the printing speed.
With KIR OffWith KIR On (default)
NOTE: Set the print density to 03 when setting the KIR mode. For details
on the print density, refer to Print Density on page 2-52. You can monitor
the KIR test pattern, the last line on a status page, to make the optimum
KIR mode setting.
Look at the check line, the last line on a status page, to make the optimum
KIR mode setting.
Status Page
KIR Test Pattern
Optimized stripes
The current KIR setting is optimal.
Dark vertical stripes
Set the KIR mode to Off. Try printing the status page
again. If you still get dark vertical stripes, adjust the
print density control to a lighter setting.
White vertical stripes
Set the KIR mode to On. Try printing the status page
again. If you still get white vertical stripes, adjust the
print density control to a darker setting.
2-50ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Print
2
Quality > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >KIR Mode
4
appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Select On or Off using the ? or @.
6
Using the Operation Panel
Print Quality >
>KIR Mode
On
>KIR Mode
? On
EcoPrint Mode
Press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
The EcoPrint enables you to reduce the amou nt of toner consumed on the
page so as to save your printing costs. You can set the EcoPrint mode to
On, as follows. (The factory default setting is Off.) When the EcoPrint mode
is set to On, the toner consumption is reduced and the print density
becomes lighter. The EcoPrint setting has no effect on the print speed.
Press [Menu].
1
EcoPrint setting is
Off (default)
EcoPrint setting is
On
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Print
2
Quality > appears.
Press B.
3
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-51
Print Quality >
Using the Operation Panel
Print Resolution
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >EcoPrint
4
Mode appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Select On or Off using the ? or @.
6
Press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
You can set the default print resolution in four ways: 300dpi, 600dpi, Fast
1200 mode and Fine 1200 mode. The clarity of printed characters and
graphics becomes sharper in this order.
>EcoPrint Mode
Off
>EcoPrint Mode
? Off
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Print
2
Quality > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until
4
>Resolution appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Select Fine 1200 mode, Fast 1200 mode, 300 dpi or 600 dpi using
6
the ? or @.
Press [OK].
7
Print Quality >
>Resolution
Fast 1200 mode
>Resolution
? Fast 1200 mode
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
Print Density
The print density can be adjusted in five steps: from 01 (light) to 05 (dark).
The factory setting is 03.
2-52ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Using the Operation Panel
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Print
2
Quality > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Print
4
Density appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Select the print density from five steps from 01 (light) to 05 (dark) using the
6
? or @.
Print Quality >
>Print Density
03
>Resolution
? 03
Press [OK].
7
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-53
Using the Operation Panel
Operating the Storage Device
The printer supports four types of storage device; CompactFlash card,
Microdrive, USB flash memory, and RAM disk. The CompactFlash card
and Microdrive are installed into the dedicated slots of the printer. The
RAM disk is an allocated part of the printer’s memory. If the Microdrive is
installed in the printer, the e-MPS function will be available. For details,
refer to e-MPS on page 2-19.
The basic operations of each storage device are the same. This section
explains the operation of the CompactFlash card.
Using the CompactFlash Card
The printer is equipped with a slot for a CompactFlash card. By inserting a
CompactFlash card into the printer, the following operations become
available.
•Reading Font Data
•Reading Data
•Writing Data
•Deleting Data
•Formatting CompactFlash Card
•Printing a List of Data Names
For details about the handling of the memory card, refer to Microdrive (Hard Disk)/CompactFlash (Memory) Card on page 3-6.
Reading Font Data
If a CompactFlash card with the font data is inserted into the slot whe n the
printer is turned on, the fonts are automatically read into the printer.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Memory
2
Card> appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Read
4
Fonts appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
Memory Card >
>Read Fonts
>Read Fonts ?
2-54ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Press [OK]. Processing appears and the
6
reading of data from the CompactFlash
card starts. When completed, Processing
disappears.
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
7
Reading Data
You can print out the data in the CompactFlash card.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Memory
2
Card > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Read Data
4
appears (Report, in this example).
To read macro data or program data, press
? or @ to display >Read Macro or >Read
Program.
Using the Operation Panel
>Read Fonts
Processing
Memory Card >
>Read Data
Report
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears before the data name.
Press ? or @ to display the desired data name.
6
Press [OK]. Processing appears and the reading of data from the
7
CompactFlash card starts.
>Read Data
?Report
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-55
Using the Operation Panel
Writing Data
Data can be written to a CompactFlash card until the card is full. When
writing to a CompactFlash card, a name is assigned to the file
automatically. You can use the procedure explained in the section Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) on page 2-59 to print a list of data names
for confirmation.
NOTE: First check that the CompactFlash card is properly formatted.
Otherwise, the >Write Data message to be explained below will not be
shown on the message display. If the CompactFlash card inserted in the
memory card slot is not formatted, >Format will automatically appear on
the message display . Format the CompactFlash car d. Refer to Formatting a Memory Card on page 2-58.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Memory
2
Card > appears.
Memory Card >
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Write
4
Data appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
Press [OK]. Processing appears, then Waiting.
6
Send the file from the computer to the printer.
7
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.
Check that the message display has changed to Waiting, then press
8
[GO]. This writes the file to the CompactFlash card and instructs the pri nter
to automatically print out a CompactFlash card write information page as
shown below.
>Write Data
>Write Data ?
The file is written onto the CompactFlash card given a de stination name
(also referred to as a partition name) which the printer automatically
2-56ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Using the Operation Panel
assigns one after another as follows: DataS001 (first data), DataS002
(second data), DataS003 (third data)...
The write information page includes the following items:
ItemDescription
Partition Type
Partition Name
Write Partition Length
Others
When the CompactFlash card write information page is printed, the display
returns to Ready.
Repeat above steps until you have transferred all data (files) that you want
9
to write to the CompactFlash card. Each time you finish writing data, a
CompactFlash card write information page is printed from the printer
showing the information, but pertaining only to the data just written. To see
all data contained in the CompactFlash card at once, print a list of data
names as explained. Refer to Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) on page 2-59.
Deleting Data
It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a CompactFlash card.
Check that the CompactFlash card contains data. Otherwise, the >Delete
Data menu will not appear on the message display.
Type of data written (currently only type 2 is supported).
The destination name of da t a writt en t o the C omp actF lash
card.
The size of the written data on the CompactFlash card.
Error information.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Memory
2
Card > appears.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-57
Memory Card >
Using the Operation Panel
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Delete
4
Data appears. The data name also
appears (Report, in this example).
To delete font data, program data, mac ro
data or language data, press ? or @ to display >Delete Font, >Delete Program, >Delete Macro or >Delete Language.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears before the data name.
Press ? or @ to display the desired data name.
6
Press [OK]. Processing appears and the data is deleted from the
7
CompactFlash card. The display returns to Ready.
Formatting a Memory Card
>Delete Data
Report
>Delete Data
?Report
A new CompactFlash card must be formatted before it can be used in the
printer. Formatting allows data to be written to the CompactFlash card.
NOTE: Formatting will destroy any existing data on a storage device
including a used CompactFlash card.
Formatting of the CompactFlash card must be executed from the printer.
When a new CompactFlash card is inserted in the memory card slot,
Format error Memory card will appear on the message display.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Memory
2
Card > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Format
4
appears.
Memory Card >
>Format
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
Press [OK]. Processing appears and formatting of the CompactFlash
6
card starts.
2-58ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
>Format ?
Using the Operation Panel
When the formatting is successfully completed, the printer automatically
prints out a format information page, which allows you to check the
CompactFlash card for proper formatting.
Format information page includes the following items:
ItemDescription
CapacityThe total size of the CompactFlash card.
Used SpaceThe size the printer uses for its system.
Free SpaceThe size remaining in the CompactFlash card for
storing data.
When the CompactFlash card format information is printed, the display
returns to Ready.
Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions)
The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored
in a CompactFlash card for reference. (Printing a list is also available for a
font card.)
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Memory
2
Card > appears.
Press B.
3
Memory Card >
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >List of
4
Partitions appears.
>List of
Partitions
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-59
Using the Operation Panel
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>List of
Partitions ?
Press [OK]. Processing appears and the printing of the list starts.
6
The printout (example above) includes the following information:
ItemDescription
Device Name/NumberMEMORY CARD/A is indicated for the
CompactFlash card.
CapacityThe total capacity of the CompactFlash card in
kilobytes.
Used SpaceThe total size of the data stored in the CompactFlash
card in kilobytes.
Free SpaceThe size of the capacity remaining in the
CompactFlash card for storing further dat a, including
the amount of memory that the printer uses for its
system.
Partition NameThe name of the written data assigned automatically
by the printer.
Partition SizeThe size of the written data in bytes.
Partition TypeThe type of the written data i.e., whether it is host
data (Data) or font data (Font).
When the list of file names (partition list) for the CompactFlash card is
printed, the display returns to Ready.
2-60ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Using the Microdrive
Installing the optional Microdrive into the printer allows you to perform the
following operations on the Microdrive.
•Reading data
•Writing data
•Deleting data
•Formatting Microdrive
•Printing a list of data names (partitions)
When an Microdrive is inserted into the printer for the first time, it must be
formatted before use. If the Microdrive is not formatted, the >Format
menu will automatically appear on the display.
The operations of the Microdrive are the same as those of the memory
card. Refer to the relevant sections in Using the CompactFlash Card on page 2-54.
When data is written to the hard disk, the name automatically given to the
corresponding file will be DataH001 (for the 1st file), DataH002 (for the 2nd
file), DataH003 (for the 3rd file), etc.
Using the Operation Panel
Using the RAM Disk
The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer memory that
can temporarily store print jobs. The stored print job can then be used to
print multiple copies of the job reducing the total amount of time required
to print the whole job. It acts similar to the Microdrive except that the data
is effective only when the printer is powered up.
To use the RAM disk, activate and enter the desired size of the RAM disk
in the manner described below. The maximum RAM disk size can be
calculated as follows:
Maximum RAM disk size = Total printer memory -36MB
For example, if the total memory installed in your printer is 192MB, you can
set 156MB of RAM disk. If you attempt to set the RAM disk size beyond
this restriction, the printer automatically rounds it down so that the size is
always 36MB less than the total printer memory. Once the RAM disk size
is set, the printer must be reset.
To activate RAM disk in the printer's memory, first you must set the RAM
disk mode to On and set the desired data size for the RAM disk as
described in the following section. This allows you to perform the following
operations on the RAM disk.
•Reading data
•Writing data
•Deleting data
•Printing a list of data names (partitions)
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE2-61
Using the Operation Panel
The operations of the RAM disk are the same as those of the
CompactFlash card. Refer to the relevant sections in Using the CompactFlash Card on page 2-54. When data is written to the RAM disk,
the name automatically given to the corresponding file will be DataH001
(for the 1st file), DataH002 (for the 2nd file), DataH003 (for the 3rd file), etc.
NOTE: The RAM disk can not be used when an Microdrive is installed.
The RAM disk stores data only temporarily. When the printer is reset or
turned off, the stored data will be erased.
The RAM disk is allocated within the printer's memory available to users.
If the size of the RAM disk is set too large, the printing speed may
decrease or the memory may become insufficient.
Setting the RAM Disk Size
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until RAM Disk
2
Mode> appears.
RAM Disk Mode
Off
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
3
appears. Press ? or @ to select On. Press
[OK].
Press B. Press ? or @ repeatedly until
4
>RAM Disk Size appears. The data size
also appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
5
Press ? or @ to display the desired size.
Definable RAM disk size is 0001 to 1024.
This range varies depending on the total
memory size of the printer. The setting exceeding this range is
automatically adjusted to the maximum RAM disk size.
When the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press [OK].
6
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. Tu rn the printer off an d then
7
on again. The selected RAM disk size is activated after the printer is
restarted.
RAM Disk Mode
? On
>RAM Disk Size
0156 MByte
>RAM Disk Size
0156
MByte
2-62ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Using USB Flash Memory
The USB flash memory is available for only PDF file. PDF files should be
stored on the root directory of USB flash memory. The PDF file name can
be up to 99 single-byte characters in length.
NOTE: The file name which is displayed on the message display can be
up to 16 characters.
Installing the USB flash memory into the printer allows you to perform the
following operations.
•Reading PDF file
•Removing the USB flash memory
•Printing a list of data names (partitions)
The operations of the USB flash memory are the same as those of the
CompactFlash card. Refer to the relevant sections in Using the
CompactFlash Card on page 2-54.
Using the Operation Panel
Removing the USB Flash Memory
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until USB
2
memory > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Remove
4
Device appears.
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
5
Press [OK]. The display returns to Ready, and you can remove the USB
6
flash memory.
USB Memory >
>Remove Device
>Remove Device ?
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Using the Operation Panel
Paper Handling
MP Tray Mode
This section explains how to change mod e for the MP tray, the pap er size
and type for each paper source, and how to select the paper source and
paper destinations.
The MP tray can be used in either of two modes — Cassette or First.
The MP tray feed paper differently depending on the mode:
•Cassette Mode (default)
The MP tray acts in the same manner as other paper sources.
The printer can feed paper from any paper source you command
on the printer driver . The cassette mo de provides a faster printing
speed than the first mode.
•First Mode
The MP tray automatically feeds paper placed on the MP tray
overriding another paper source that is selected on the pr int er
driver. After all sheets in the MP tray have been used up
(approximately 100 sheets), paper will be fed from the paper
source originally selected. This mode is convenient to feed paper
of special size or type without reloading the current paper source.
However, the MP tray must be kept empty if you desire to feed
paper from the intended paper source.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >MP Tray
4
Mode appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ to change Cassette to First.
6
Press [OK]. The MP tray mode is changed.
7
To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].
8
Paper Handling >
>MP Tray Mode
Cassette
>MP Tray Mode
? Cassette
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Setting MP Tray Paper Size
When you use the MP tray in cassette mode, you should set the MP tray
size to the paper size that is used to format the job to print. If the sizes do
not match, printing will not be performed on the correct size paper. The
default setting is Letter size for the U.S. and Canada and A4 for other
countries. For more information about the paper sizes that you can feed
from the MP tray, refer to Paper Specifications on page 1-2.
NOTE: Feeding the paper having a paper size which does not match the
current paper size from the MP tray can cause paper jam.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press B.
3
Using the Operation Panel
Paper Handling >
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >MP Tray
4
Size appears. In this example, the current
MP tray paper size is A4.
To change the paper size, press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ to display the desired paper size. The message display
When the desired paper size is displayed, press [OK]. The paper size is
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set for the MP tray.
To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].
8
By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) for the MP tr ay, you can
select the paper on the MP tray according to the paper type you command
on the printer driver. The default setting is plain paper.
For more information about paper types that can be fed from the MP tray,
refer to Paper Availability on page 1-2.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Paper Handling >
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >MP Tray
4
Type appears.
To change paper type, press [OK]. A
5
blinking question mark (?) appears.
Press ? or @ to display the desired paper type. The message display
6
toggles through the following paper types:
Plain
Transparency
Preprinted
Labels
Bond
Recycled
Vellum
Rough
Letterhead
Color
Prepunched
Envelope
Cardstock
Thick
>MP Tray Type
Plain
>MP Tray Type
? Plain
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High quality
Custom 1(to 8)
When the desired paper type is displayed, press [OK]. The paper type is
7
set to the MP tray.
To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].
8
Setting the Cassette Paper Size
To set the standard sizes A6 (excl. FS-2000D), A5, B5, A4, Letter, and
Legal size for the paper cassette, load the paper and turn the paper size
dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the pa per
size window (refer to Loading Paper on page 1-13).
Custom paper size
If you use a non-standard size paper, load the paper and turn the paper
size dial to OTHER (refer to Loading Paper on page 1-13).
Press [Menu].
1
Using the Operation Panel
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Cassette Size > appears.
4
If optional paper feeders are added,
Cassette 1 Size will appear for the
standard paper cassette and Cassette 2 Size, Cassette 3 Size (FS-3900DN/
FS-4000DN), and Cassette 4 size (FS3900DN/FS-4000DN) will appear for the optional paper feeders.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ to display the desired paper size. The message display
6
toggles through the following paper sizes:
Custom
Oficio II
Folio
16K
Envelope C5
A5
A6 (FS-3900DN/FS-4000DN only)
B5
ISO B5
Paper Handling >
>Cassette Size >
Custom
>Cassette Size
? Custom
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Using the Operation Panel
A4
Executive
Letter
Legal
When the desired paper size is displayed, press [OK]. The paper size is
7
set for the paper cassette.
If you selected Custom in step 6, be sure to set the unit of measurement
and the dimensions of the paper as described in the following sections.
NOTE: When you set paper size for the optional feeder, A6 does not
appear.
Selecting the Unit of Measurement
Press B.
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >>Unit
2
appears. The unit of measurement can be
selected between millimeters and inches.
The current unit of measurement is
displayed.
>>Unit
mm
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
3
appears.
Select mm or inch using ? or @.
4
Press [OK].
5
Set the dimensions of the paper as described in the next section.
Entering the Width and Length
Enter the paper size for X Dimension and Y Dimension as shown in the
1
figure.
148 to 216mm
X Dimension
>>Unit
? mm
Y Dimension
210 to 356mm
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Using the Operation Panel
When the unit of measurement is set, press
2
@.
>>X Dimension appears (the paper width
setting).
Press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
3
Press ? or @ to increase or decrease the value of the figure where the
4
cursor is blinking and display the desired width. The width can be set
between 148 and 216mm. You can use B or A to move the cursor right and
left.
Display the paper width and press [OK].
5
When the width is set, press @. >>Y Dimension appears (the paper
6
length setting). Set the desired length in the same way as the width. The
length can be set between 210 and 356mm.
Display the paper length, press [OK].
7
>>X Dimension
216 mm
>>X Dimension
216
mm
Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready.
8
To print using the custom size set above, define the same custom size on
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the printer driver.
Setting the Cassette Paper Type
By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) for the pa pe r casse tt e, you
can automatically select the paper in the paper cassette according to the
paper type you command on the printer driver. The default setting is plain
paper for all paper cassettes.
For more information about paper types that you can feed from the pape r
cassette, refer to Paper Specifications on page 1-2.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press B.
3
Paper Handling >
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Cassette
4
Type appears.
If optional paper feeders are added,
Cassette 1 Type will appear for the
standard paper cassette and Cassette 2 Type, Cassette 3 Type
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>Cassette Type
Plain
Using the Operation Panel
(FS-3900DN/FS-4000DN), and Cassette 4 Type (FS-3900DN/FS4000DN) will appear for the optional paper feeders.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ to display the desired paper type. The message display
6
toggles through the following paper types:
Plain
Preprinted
Bond
Recycled
Rough
Letterhead
Color
Prepunched
High quality
Custom 1 (to 8)
When the desired cassette type is displayed, press [OK].
7
>Cassette Type
? Plain
To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].
8
Selecting the Paper Feed Source
You can select the paper source, from which the printer feeds paper as the
default. If an optional paper feeder(s) is installed, it is also available for the
default paper source.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press @.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Feed
4
Select appears.
To change the current paper feed source,
5
press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
appears.
Paper Handling >
>Feed Select
Cassette 1
>Feed Select
? Cassette 1
Press ? or @ to display the desired paper feed source. The message
6
display toggles through the following paper feed sources, depending on
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8
Duplex Printing
Using the Operation Panel
the installed optional paper feeders (from the top most paper cassette to
the bottom paper cassette):
When the desired paper source is displayed, press [OK].
To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].
You can automatically print on both sides of the paper.
Duplex printing is available for the following paper types:
Plain
Preprinted
Bond
Recycled
Rough
Letterhead
Color
Prepunched
High quality
Custom 1 (to 8)
Activating the duplexer is done by selecting either short edge or long edge
binding mode.
NOTE: Duplex printing can be also performed from the MP tray. When
the MP tray is set to First Mode (First), the paper size and paper type will
be the same as those of the paper cassette cu rrently set at the pap er feed
source. If the paper to be fed from the MP tray does not match the paper
size and paper type of the current paper feed source cassette, a paper
jam may occur.
Binding Modes
Binding refers to the manner in which printed pages of paper are joined
together (by gluing, stitching, etc.) in book form. The two possible types of
binding are: long-edge binding, in which pages are joined together along
their long edge; and short-edge binding, in which they are joined together
along their short edge. In selecting a binding type, you must also consider
the orientation of the printed page. You can use long-edge or short-edge
binding with either landscape or portrait printing.
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Using the Operation Panel
Depending on the binding type and print or ientation, the duplexer provides
four types of binding.
Portrait, long-edge
Landscape, long-edge
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Portrait, short-edge
Landscape, short-edge
Paper Handling >
Press @.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Duplex
4
Mode appears.
To activate duplex printing, press [OK]. A
5
blinking question mark (?) appears.
Press ? or @ to display the desired binding mode. The message display
6
toggles through the following:
Off (default)
Short edge bind
Long edge bind
When the desired binding mode is displayed, press [OK]. The binding
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mode is set.
To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].
8
>Duplex Mode
Off
>Duplex Mode
?Off
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Selecting the Output Stack (FS-3900DN/FS-4000DN)
The Stack Select menu on the operation panel allows you to select either
the face-down tray or the faceup tray option for the output stack.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Stack
4
Select appears.
To change the output stack, press [OK]. A
5
blinking question mark (?) appears.
Using the Operation Panel
Paper Handling >
>Stack Select
Top tray FaceDn
>Stack Select
?Top tray FaceDn
Press ? or @ select output stack - Top tray FaceDn or RearTray
6
FaceUp.
When the desired output stack is displayed, press [OK].
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Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter
When the Override A4/LT is turned On using the operation panel, the
printer ignores the difference between A4 and Letter paper sizes. Printing
is performed without an error message even if the actual paper size in the
current cassette differs from the paper size formatting the job.
By default, this feature is off.
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Override
4
A4/LT appears.
Paper Handling >
>Override A4/LT
Off
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Using the Operation Panel
Creating Custom Paper Type
To change overriding mode, press [OK]. A
5
blinking question mark (?) appears.
Press ? or @ to change Off to On.
6
Press [OK]. The overriding mode is set.
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To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].
8
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 these may be called up when setting the paper
type for a paper source.
The paper weight and duplex path can be set (refer to Setting the Paper Weight on page 2-75, and Setting the Duplex Path on page 2-75) after
selecting the paper type to be customized as follows. For how to reset the
customized settings, refer to Resetting the Custom Paper Type on page 2-
76.
>Override A4/LT
? Off
Press [Menu].
1
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Press B.
3
Press ? or @ repeatedly until >Type
4
Adjust > appears.
Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
Press ? or @ to display the desired paper type. The display changes as