Kyocera FS-5900C User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Kyocera FS-5900C Colour Laser Printer.

Notice

NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future

editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition. SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS

EMULATION MODES. The printer is factory set to emulate the PCL 5C. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Using the Printer.

No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer’s firmware (contents of its read-only memory).

This manual, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of the copyright holder is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.

Regarding Tradenames

KPDL is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation. HP Colour LaserJet 5 is a product of Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered

trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement

All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Dutch801, Swiss742, Incised901, ZapfCalligraphic801, ZapfHumanist601, OriginalGaramond, and Chianti are

trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Century Schoolbook, Stymie, and Cooper-Black are trademarks of Kingsley-ATF Type Corporation. ITC AvantGarde, ITC Benguiat, ITC Bookman, ITC Souvenir, ITC ZapfChancery, and ITC ZapfDingbats are

registered trademarks of International Type-face Corporation. Revue is a trademark of Esselte Pendaflex Corporation in the U.S., Letraset Canada Ltd. in Canada, and Esselte

Letraset Ltd. elsewhere.

Bitstream Sublicense Agreement

FONTWARE/TrueDoc developed by BITSTREAM INC. is provided as part of this Printer by KYOCERA CORPORATION under license. KYOCERA, as a Licensee of BITSTREAM, grants you, the Sublicensee, nonexclusive right to use FONTWARE/TrueDoc installed in this Printer, if you agree to and at all times comply with the following items:

1. Ownership

As the Sublicensee, you own the Printer in which FONTWARE/TrueDoc is originally installed, but BITSTREAM retains title to and ownership in the software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc. The Sublicense is not a sale of the original software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc or any portion or copy of it.

2. Copy Restrictions

FONTWARE/TrueDoc is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of FONTWARE/TrueDoc even if modified, merged, or included with other software, is expressly forbidden. You may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement.

3. Unauthorized Use

FONTWARE/TrueDoc may not be removed, disclosed and transferred to any third party for any length of time without the prior written consent of KYOCERA or BITSTREAM. Also, you may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or create derivative works based on FONTWARE/TrueDoc.

4. Term

This agreement should remain in full force and effect forever thereby allowing the Sublicensee to use the FONTWARE/TrueDoc forever unless the Sublicensee violates the terms of paragraphs 2. or 3. above. In the event of such violation, this agreement will terminate automatically without notice from KYOCERA. Upon termination, you should destroy FONTWARE/TrueDoc and all copies of them, in part and in whole, including modified copies, if any.

Important note on the interface connectors

Be sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable* to the printer. For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer’s internal electronics through the interface connector(s), keep any interface connector which is not in use capped using the protective cap supplied.

* A shielded interface cable must be used.

Ozone concentration

The printer generates ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 ppm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use.

2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

3. Do not use this product near water.

4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to

the product.

5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

6. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will

only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

8. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products

plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10. Except as explained elsewhere in User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel.

11.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

A – When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B – If liquid has been spilled into the product. C – If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D – If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E – If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

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CE Marking Directive

according to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC

Manufacturer’s name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division Manufacturer’s address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan

declares that the product

Product name: Colour Laser Printer Model number: FS-5900C (as tested with enhancement optional units: PF-81, DU-81 and HD-2C)

conforms to the following product specifications.

EN 55 022:1994 (Class B) EN 61 000-3-2:1995 EN 61 000-3-3:1995

EN 50 082-1:1997

EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 EN 60 825-1:1994

The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned.

User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications Technical drawings Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity Other technical information

KYOCERA ELECTRONICS EUROPE GmbH Mollsfeld 12 40670 Meerbusch, Germany Phone: +49 21 59 918 0 Fax: +49 21 59 918 100

ISO 7779

Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 53 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779.

Declaration of Conformity (Australia)

Manufacturer’s name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division Manufacturer’s address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan

declares that the product Product name: Colour Laser Printer

Model number: FS-5900C (tested with PF-81, DU-81 and the HD-2C) Conforms to the following product specifications. AS/NZS 3548: 1995 (EN 55 022:1994 Class B)

IEC60950 (EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4) IEC60825 (EN 60 825-1:1994)

Description of device: The model FS-5900C utilizes plain paper, laser, dry toner etc. The printer can be equipped with several

enhancement optional unit[s] such as the harddisk unit HD-2C. The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of

the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned.

User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications Technical drawings Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity Other technical information

KYOCERA ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD

Unit 6 112 Talavera Road North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia Phone: +61-2-9888-9999 Fax: +61-2-9888-9588

Disclaimer

We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software.

ENERGY STAR

This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the ENERGY STAR Program. This function makes it possible to reduce the amount of electrical power consumed by the printer. For maximum power savings, turn off the printer’s power supply when not using the printer for extended periods of time.

Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep timer function (Values in brackets are ENERGY STAR program guide lines.):

Initial sleep mode setting Power consumption during

60 minutes (60 minutes) 45 W (45 W)

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The basic objective of the ENERGY STAR Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently.

sleep mode

Chapter 1

Before Y ou

Start

Chapter 2

Setup

Cautions........................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................... 3

System Requirements .................................................................... 4

PC ......................................................................................................................4

Interface .............................................................................................................4

Minimum Space Requirements...................................................... 5

Power Source .................................................................................. 5

Unpacking........................................................................................ 6

Part Names ...................................................................................... 7

Control Panel Overview .................................................................. 8

Setting Up the Printer ................................................................... 12

Preparing the Imaging Unit..............................................................................12

Setting Up the Output Tray..............................................................................13

Installing the Toner Developers .......................................................................14

Loading Media............................................................................... 16

Loading Paper or Transparencies in the Media Cassette ...............................16

Loading Media in the Multi-purpose Tray ........................................................19

Connecting the Printer to a Computer........................................ 23

Using a Parallel Interface Cable ......................................................................24

Connecting the Serial Interface .......................................................................25

Installing the Hard Disk Option ........................................................................25

Power On ....................................................................................... 25

Printing a Status Page From the Printer Control Panel............. 26

Installing the Driver Software ...................................................... 27

Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 ...................................................27

Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/

Windows 98 .....................................................................................................28

Setting the Colour Density........................................................... 30

Chapter 3

Using the

Printer

Mode Selection.............................................................................. 34

Navigating through the menus.........................................................................37

Outline for Menus ............................................................................................38

Other menus (Others)......................................................................................47

RAM DISK........................................................................................................51

Virtual Mail Box (VMB).....................................................................................52

Memory Cards .................................................................................................57

Setting the Sleep Timer ...................................................................................62

Resource Protection ........................................................................................62

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Contents

Chapter 4

Care and

Maintenance

Appendix

Cleaning......................................................................................... 64

User Replaceable Components ................................................... 69

Clearing a Jam .............................................................................. 71

Troubleshooting............................................................................ 85

Error Messages............................................................................. 93

Printer Panel Message ....................................................................................93

Repacking.................................................................................... 101

Specifications.............................................................................. 110

Printer ............................................................................................................ 110

Media ............................................................................................................. 111

Margins and Print Area ..................................................................................112

Software.........................................................................................................115

Bi-directional Parallel Interface...................................................................... 116

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For Your Safety

General

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

Caution

Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

P ower Source

Warning

• The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an outlet with the proper voltage.

• When you operate this equipment, the outlet should be near the equipment and accessible.

• To ensure safe operation the AC cord supplied must be inserted into standard three-prong AC outlet

which is effectively grounded (earthed) through the normal wiring.

• The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is grounded (earthed) and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding (earthing) of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.

• If the plug cannot be inserted into the AC outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) one. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding (earthing) plug (e.g. using a conversion plug).

Laser Safety

Caution

This printer utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Ozone Release

Warning

Make sure that the printer is installed in a well ventilated room so as not to increase density of ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavier than air, it is recommended that air at floor level be ventilated.

For Y our Safety

Moving the Unit

The printer weighs approximately 51 kg (112 lbs.). It must be handled by two people. Turn the power off and remove the power cord when handling the unit.

Caution Labels

For Y our Safety

(220-240 VAC equipment)

CLASS

1 LASER PRODUCT

KLASSE

1 LASER PRODUKT

CLASSE

1 LASER PRODUIT

CLASE

1 LÁSER PRODUCTO

Laser diode properties

Laser output : 5 mW max Wavelength : 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE INSIDE

ATTENTION:

SURFACE CHAUDE CI-INTERIEUR

VORSICHT:

HEISSE FLÄCHE INTERN

ATENCION:

SUPERFICIE CALIENTE EN EL INTERNO

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE INSIDE

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE BELOW

ATTENTION: VORSICHT: ATENCION:

SURFACE CHAUDE CI-DESSOUS HEIßE OBERFLÄCHE DARUNTER SUPERFICIE CALIENTE ABAJO

For Y our Safety

FOR USERS IN THE UK

IMPORTANT: FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY

This printer is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug each for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code.

Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which

is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol , or coloured GREEN or GREEN-ANDYELLOW.

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

SCREWDRIVER

FUSE

FUSE COVER

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Before You Start

Cautions

To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:

• Direct exposure to sunlight

• Extremely high or low temperature [temperature range: 10˚C to 32.5˚C (50˚F to 90.5˚F)]

• Extremely high or low humidity (humidity range: 20% to 80% RH)

• Condensation due to rapid change of temperature

• Unstable or unlevel surfaces • Directly in front of air conditioning vents

• Areas of poor ventilation

• Areas of high dust or chemical fume concentration (solvent etc.)

• Liquids near the equipment

• Too much media which exceeds the limit mark on the guide of the tray.

• Front/right/left covers opened while the printer is operating. It may cause a media jam.

Genuine or Original

• We strongly recommend to use only the original Kyocera toner developer. Use of Kyocera toner developer assures the intended long term reliability of the printer.

Before Y ou Start

■ CD-ROM

To prevent the CD-ROM from accidental damages:

• Do not touch or write on the surface of the disc.

• Do not place heavy objects on the disc.

• Do not leave the disc out of the protective case.

• To clean the disc, hold the disc by its edges and wipe it from the centre to the edges with a dry, soft cloth.

• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near heat sources.

■ Static Electricity Damage

To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare metal frame prior to touching the component.

• The interface connectors: Parallel and optional network card

• Electrical components, connectors inside the printer and any components on the optional boards (RAM expansion board, network interface board, etc.)

• The connector pins on the optional paper feeder for the printer

■ Interface Cable

Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data.

■ Waste Disposal Method

Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet the applicable environmental regulations.

Features

Before Y ou Start

The FS-5900C Colour Laser Printer provides fast, high-quality colour printing on plain paper, plus the ease of operation and high performance you expect from a laser printer.

Some of its features include:

■ High quality

Resolution

Maximum 1200 dpi* (*KPDL emulation only)

■ High speed

For printing of multiple copies on various sizes of paper

Full-colour mode: Maximum 4 ppm (pages per minute) Monochrome mode: Maximum 16 ppm

■ Easy operation

Printer driver

Easily prints full-colour documents.

Before Y ou Start

System Requirements

To operate the FS-5900C effectively, refer to the following:

CPU: More than Pentium

Operating System: Windows 3.1 RAM: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Free disk space: 100 MB or more Virtual memory: 16 MB or more (More than 32 MB is recommended.) Display: Video card that can display more than 256 colours.

Drive: CD-ROM drive

Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1 (hereafter Windows 3.1)

Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system (hereafter Windows 95)

Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system (hereafter Windows 98)

Microsoft® Windows® NT 3.51/4.0 operating system (hereafter Windows NT)

(133 MHz or faster CPU is recommended.)

(32,000 colour recommended.)

/ Windows 95*2 / Windows 98*3 Windows NT

Interface

■ Parallel interface requirement

Based on the IEEE1284 standard (An ECP compatible paral-

Interface

■ Network interface requirements

Manufacturer Model Applicable country

HBM HB-7SNMP Available in UK and France

Ethernet DPI EcoLAN 2000E Available in USA and Japan

SEH IC59-ETHER-KYO2 Other countries

Token Ring

See your nearest dealer of the manufacturer for availability.

SEH IC69-Token-KYO2 All countries HBM HB-8 Available in UK and France

lel port is recommended for Windows 95. To turn on the ECP mode, use the computer’s BIOS setup. Refer to the computer’s manual for details.)

Minimum Space Requirements

Before Y ou Start

45 cm (17.7”) Multi-Purpose Tray Opening Space

P ower Source

Rear

35 cm (13.8”) Controller Board Opening Space

Left

60 cm (23.6”) Front cover opening space

• The voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate (located on the back of the unit).

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Do not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a machine error.

Right

50 cm (19.7”) Media tray Opening Space

Before Y ou Start

Unpacking

Make sure that all of the items shown below were provided and have not been damaged. Report damage or shortages to the reseller from which the unit was purchased.

Note:

Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transporting of the unit. They have been specifically designed to protect the equipment during shipment.

1. Printer (Colour imaging unit, Fuser kit, Paper cassette and Output tray are

included.)

2. Toner developers (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)

3. Power cord

4. CD-ROM (Manuals, drivers, utilities)

5. Colour Calibration Reference card

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Part Names

■ Front side view

Before Y ou Start

■ Rear side view

Main Charger

Front cover

Network interface card slot

Operation panel

Right side cover

Output tray

Media cassette ( ☞ P. 16)

Fuser Kit ( ☞ P. 74)

Imaging unit ( ☞ P. 12)

Power switch ( ☞ P. 25)

AC inlet ( ☞ P. 24)

Serial interface connector ( ☞ P. 25)

Parallel interface connector ( ☞ P. 24)

Harddisk access indicator

Memory card connector ( ☞ P. 57)

Multi-purpose (MP) tray

( ☞ P. 19)

Left side cover ( ☞ P. 19) Media thickness switch* ( ☞ P. 19)

*Accessible by opening the left side cover

Before Y ou Start

Control Panel Overview

Ready PAR 600 A4 001

Message Display

The message display displays the printer’s operational mode. Messages which are displayed and their meanings are given in the table below.

Message Meaning

Self test The printer is self-testing after power-up and is not ready to

print.

Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready to print. Ready The printer is ready to print. Processing The printer is processing print data or in the middle of printing. Waiting The last page remains unprinted. The printer waits awhile and

eventually generates a form feed allowing the last page to be printed. (The length of time depends on the form feed timeout setting.) The printing will begin immediately when the Form Feed key is pressed. If a memory card is being used this can indicate the printer is waiting for data to be written (☞ P. 57).

FormFeed TimeOut An automatic form feed has been generated.

Interface Indicator

The interface indicator indicates the interface over which data is currently being received or was last received. The current interface is indicated by one of the following messages:

Display Description

PAR Parallel interface SER Serial interface OPT Optional interface (if a network interface card is installed)

Note:

The display will blink while the printer is receiving data and continue blinking until the interface is released, even after data transmission is finished.

Resolution Indicator

This shows the current printing resolution in either 1200 or 600 dpi (dots-per-inch).

Before Y ou Start

Paper Size Indicator

This indicator indicates the paper size of the cassette currently selected. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes:

Indicator Paper Size

A4 ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) EX * Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches) B5 * JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm) LT Letter (8-1/2 × 11 inches) LG Legal (8-1/2 × 14 inches) b5 * ISO B5 (17.6 × 25.0 cm)

* These paper sizes can only be used in the multi-purpose (MP) tray.

Copy Indicator

This indicator indicates the number of copies to print from 001 to 999. This number is reduced as printing proceeds.

Before Y ou Start

Symbolic Indicator

This printer icon includes the indicators which show the following information regarding the printer’s paper and toner status.

Face-down indicator Indicates when printed pages are delivered to the output tray

Toner indicator Indicates the status of toner supply in either colour of cyan,

Cassette feed Indicates paper is being fed from the media cassette. indicator When flashing, it indicates that there is no media in the

Name Description

in the face-down stack (correct order). The pages are delivered in the reverse order when this indicator is not lit. If flashing, it indicates that paper is jammed on the output tray.

magenta, yellow, or black. The toner supply is normal when this indicator is off. If flashing, the toner supply is dwindling. If this is lit, it indicates that the printer is out of toner and not operative until the appropriate toner cartridge is replaced (☞ P. 69).

cassette or that media is jammed in the media cassette.

Multi-purpose feed Indicates when media is fed from the multi-purpose feed tray. indicator If this is flashing, it indicates that there is no media in the tray

or that media is jammed on the multi-purpose tray.

Duplex Indicator Indicates when media is being fed from the duplex unit. It

flashes when there is no media in the duplex unit, or when the media is jammed in the duplex unit.

ON LINE indicator When lit, it indicates that the printer is on-line (The printer

prints received data). When this is off, the printer is offline (The printer stores but does not print received data).

ON LINE

DATA indicator Flashes when data is arriving at the printer’s interface. When

lit continuously, it indicates that data is being processed for printing (or that data is being written to the memory card).

DATA

ATTENTION indicator Flashes when the printer needs maintenance

(☞ P. 69). When lit continuously, it indicates that the printer cannot print due to an error.

ATTENTION

Control Ke ys

Before Y ou Start

Key Function

ON LINE This key toggles the printer on-line and off-line.

CANCEL This key cancels the data processed in the printer during print-

ing. When the printer is in a mode selection sequence (See MODE key below), pressing this key abandons mode selection in course.

STACK/+ • This key selects whether to output media face-down (printed

side down) or face-up (printed side up).

• During a mode selection sequence, this key is used to select menus and change setting values.

FEED/- • This key selects the paper feed cassette or multi-purpose tray

as the paper source. It can also select an optional feeder if one is installed.

• Select the alternative paper source when Use alternative? is displayed.

• During a mode selection sequence, this key is used to select menus and change setting values.

CONTINUE/ • In normal operating mode, this key forcibly cancels errors

and resumes printing when printing is halted due to errors such as memory overflow.

• This key functions as the sequence: It moves the selection upward in the menu hierarchy or moves the cursor left.

EXIT/MODE This key is used to start and end a mode selection sequence.

(☞ P. 34)

key during a mode selection

FORM FEED/ • In normal operating mode, this key is used to forcibly form-

feed when a print timeout occurs.

• This key functions as the sequence: It moves the selection downward in the menu hierarchy or moves the cursor right.

ENTER/STATUS • During a mode selection sequence, this key confirms the set-

ting made in the mode selection.

• This key determines the paper source while Use alternative? is being displayed.(☞ P. 94)

• In normal operating mode, this key prints a status page.

key during a mode selection

Notes

• Menus set using these keys are enabled only for the interface currently indicated on the message display.

• Settings made from the control panel may be automatically switched to different settings by application software being used.

Setup

Setting Up the Printer

Preparing the Imaging Unit

Open the front cover.

Turn the upper green lever clockwise until it stops and the arrows

are aligned. (This tightens the internal belts, ensuring the unit is ready for printing.)

Close the front cover.

Setting Up the Output Tray

Remove the adhesive tape that holds the output tray against the

printer.

Setup

Lower the tray to the operating position.

Setup

Installing the Toner Developers

Note:

The toner developers that are shipped with the printer are starter developers. They are installed in exactly the same manner as the optional developers; the only difference is that the starter developers have less toner. (The page life expectancy is 5000 pages for colour and 6000 pages for black, both based on a 5% image area.)

Remove the packaging from the toner developer.

Remove the shipping cover from the developer.

Caution:

To avoid possible toner spillage, do not tilt developer.

Note:

Save all packing material for shipping purpose.

Open the right side cover.

Setup

Insert the toner developer in the appropriately labelled slot.

From top to bottom, the order of the colour toner developers is BLACK, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW.

Caution:

Excessive exposure to light will damage the imaging unit; do not leave the right side door open for more than 1 minute. Close the right side door after replacing each individual toner developer unit.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each toner developer.

When you have installed all the toner developers, go to step 6.

Close the right side cover.

Setup

Loading Media

Loading Paper or Transparencies in the Media Cassette

The printer is shipped with a media cassette (either Letter paper or A4 paper) installed. The printer can also use five different trays as options:

Cassette Size

A4 Paper 210 mm × 297 mm A4 Transparency 210 mm × 297 mm Letter Paper 8.5" × 11" Letter Transparency 8.5" × 11" Legal Paper 8.5" × 14"

Notes:

• Make sure that you load the correct media. Each tray is designed and labelled for

only paper or transparency. If you load the incorrect media type in a tray, it may cause a jam.

• If you have the Paper Feeder PF-81/PF-81D installed: – If you wish to use the automatic cassette-switching feature (for example, when

doing a large print job), make sure that all cassettes in the printer are the same media type (paper only) and size.

– The transparency cassette should only be inserted in the upper or middle cassette

slots.

Note:

The printer does not automatically switch cassettes if the media type of the cassette is Transparency.

Pull the media cassette out of the printer.

Remove the base plate stopper from inside the media cassette; refer

to the instruction sheet attached to the cassette.

Setup

(1)

(3)

Push down on the metal plate until it clicks, locking it in place.

Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface

to avoid media jams or skewed printing.

(2)

Base plate stopper

(4)

(5)

Notes:

• To optimize your printer’s performance, always use clean, unused media.

• Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the media, which can result in a smudged

print.

• Reusing media that has been fed through the printer once (for example, after jams) can reduce the life of the consumables and paper path components.

• Recommended transparency types are 3M CG3700 and 3M CG3710. If the print quality is poor, print on the other side.

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