Kyocera FS-6020 Operation Guide

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FS-6020

P a ge Printer

Operation Guide

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Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference.

The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.

WARNING: Indicates that serious injury or even death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points.

Notice on Software

SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S EMULATION MODE. The printe r is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 1.

Notice

The information in this guide 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.

CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical damage may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points.

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The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are indicated inside the symbol.

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

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

Regarding Tradenames

PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.

Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol.

.........[Alert of required action]

........[Remove the power plug from the outlet]

........ [Always connect the printer to an outlet

with a ground connection]

Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the safety warnings in the guide are illegible or if the guide itself is missing. (fee required)

Caution

NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC and Microdrive are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

This Kyocera page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL 6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.

This product was developed using the Tornado™ Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.

Contains UFST™ and MicroType

from Agfa

Corporation.

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IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT

THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU DO NOT SO RETURN THE DEVICE WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable.

IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential damages, even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of Programs supplied to IBM. IBM’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

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1. License

Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer possession of the Programs and the device to another party.

If you transfer the Programs, you must transfer a copy of this license and any other documentation to the other party. Your license is then terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first use of the Program.

You may not:

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4. General

You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license. Neither party may bring an action, regardless of form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired the Program in the United States, this license is governed by the laws of the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which you acquired the Program.

Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement

All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation.

Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.

Agfa Japan License Agreement

1. “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software.

2. You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters, numerals, characters and symbols (“Typefaces”) solely for your own customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on the re gist ratio n card you return to Agfa Japan. Under the terms of this License Agreement, you have the right to use the Fonts on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the fonts on more than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agreement which can be obtained from Agfa Japan. Agfa Japan retains all rights, title and interest to the Software and Typefaces and no rights are granted to you other than a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement.

3. To protect proprietary rights of Agfa Japan, you agree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures regulating access to and use of the Software and Typefaces.

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4. You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefaces, except that you may make one backup copy. You agree that any such copy shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the original.

5. This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License may be terminated by Agfa Japan if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice from Agfa Japan. When this License expires or is terminated, you shall either return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as requested.

6. You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software.

7. Agfa Japan warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Agfa Japanpublished specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Agfa Japan does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE EXCLUDED.

8. Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Agfa Japan in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Agfa Japan. IN NO EVENT WILL AGFA JAPAN BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES.

9. New York, U.S.A. law governs this Agreement.

10.You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written consent of Agfa Japan.

11.Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as appropriate. Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2).

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Introduction ................................................. 6

For More Information... ............................................................6

Guide to the Operation Guide..................................................6

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST.......... 7

Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel........ 1-1

Understanding the Operator Panel.......................................1-1

Message Display ........................................................1-2

Interface Indicator.......................................................1-2

Paper Size Indicator ..................................................1-2

Paper Type Indicator..................................................1-2

Operation Indicators...................................................1-3

Keys............................................................................1-3

Menu Selection System..............................................1-4

Entering the Mode Selection Menu.....................1-4

Selecting a Menu................................................1-4

Setting a Menu....................................................1-4

Cancelling Menu Selection.................................1-4

Mode Selection Menu.........................................1-5

Printing Information Pages..................................................1-10

Printing the Menu Map..............................................1-10

Printing the Status Page...........................................1-10

Printing the Service Status Page..............................1-11

Printing the Option Network Status Page.................1-12

Printing Lists of Fonts...............................................1-13

Dumping Received Data...........................................1-14

Paper Handling...................................................................1-15

Setting the Paper Size......................................1-15

Setting the Paper Cassette ..............................1-15

Setting the Non-Standard Paper Size...............1-15

Selecting the Paper Size Unit for the

Paper Cassette.................................................1-16

Entering the Width and Length ........................1-16

Setting the Printer Driver .................................1-17

Setting the Paper Size for the MP Tray............1-17

Setting the Paper Type.............................................1-18

Setting the Paper Type for the Paper

Cassette............................................................1-18

Setting the Paper Type for the MP Tray...........1-18

Customizing the Paper Type ............................1-19

Setting the Paper Weight..................................1-20

Setting the Duplex Path....................................1-20

Resetting the Type Adjust.................................1-21

Adjusting the Print Density........................................1-21

Setting the MP Tray Mode........................................1-22

Selecting the Paper Source......................................1-22

Duplex Printing.........................................................1-23

Binding Setups................................................1-23

Overriding the A4 and Letter Size Difference........... 1-24

Pagenation .........................................................................1-25

Changing the Emulation...........................................1-25

KC-GL Pen Width............................................1-25

Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation......1-26

Printing KPDL Errors.......................................1-26

Setting the Default Font............................................1-27

Selecting the Default Font...............................1-27

Changing the Type for Courier/Letter Gothic ..1-28

Changing the Font Size...................................1-28

Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/

Letter Gothic....................................................1-29

Setting the Code Set................................................1-29

Setting the Number of Copies..................................1-30

Selecting the Reduced Print.....................................1-30

Selecting the Printing Orientation.............................1-32

Setting the KIR Mode...............................................1-32

Setting EcoPrint........................................................1-33

Setting the Resolution..............................................1-34

e-MPS.................................................................................1-35

e-MPS ......................................................................1-35

Job Retention................................................... 1-35

Job Storage......................................................1-35

Virtual Mailbox..................................................1-35

Using Quick Copy.....................................................1-36

Printing Additional Copies Using Quick Copy .. 1-36

Deleting a Quick Copy Job...............................1-36

Using Proof-and-Hold...............................................1-37

Printing Remaining Copies of a

Proof-and-Hold Job..........................................1-37

Using Private Print/Job Retention ............................ 1 -37

Releasing a Private/Stored Job........................1-37

Deleting a Private/Stored Job...........................1-38

Printing a Code Job..........................................1-38

Printing a List of Code Jobs .............................1-39

Using Virtual Mailbox (VMB) ...................................1-39

Printing Data Stored in Virtual Mailbox

(VMB)............................................... ... ............1-39

Printing a List of VMBs.....................................1-40

Changing the e-MPS Configuration..........................1-40

Changing the Maximum Number of Quick

Copy/Proof-and-Hold Jobs...............................1-40

Maximum Space Assigned to

Temporary Code Jobs......................................1-41

Maximum Space Assigned to

Permanent Code Jobs......................................1-41

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CONTENTS

Maximum Space Assigned to

Virtual Mailboxes (VMBs)..................................1-42

Interfaces ............................................................................1-43

Changing Parallel Interface Modes...........................1-43

Changing Serial Interface Parameters......................1-43

Changing Option Network Interface Parameters......1-44

Operating the Storage Device.............................................1-46

Using the Memory Card............................................1-46

Reading Font Data............................................1-46

Reading Data....................................................1-46

Writing Data................................. .. ... ................1-47

Deleting Data....................................................1-47

Formatting a Memory Card...............................1-48

Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions).........1-48

Using the Option Hard Disk ......................................1-49

Using the RAM Disk..................................................1-50

Setting the RAM Disk Size................................1-50

Configuration.......................................................................1-51

Setting the Page Protect Mode.................................1-51

Setting the Linefeed (LF) Action ...............................1-51

Setting the Carriage-Return (CR) Action ..................1-51

Setting Wide A4........................................................1-52

Verifying the Total Printed Pages .............................1-52

Resetting the Toner Counter.....................................1-53

Selecting the Message Language.............................1-53

Setting the Automatic Form Feed Timeout...............1-53

Turning Off the Sleep Timer......................................1-54

Setting the Sleep Timer ............................................1-54

Setting the Printer.....................................................1-55

Resource Protection.................................................1-55

Setting the (Buzzer) Alarm........................................1-56

Setting the Auto Continue.........................................1-56

Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time................1-57

Chapter 2 Paper Selection ........................2-1

General Guidelines ........................................................ ... ....2-1

Paper Availability ........................................................2-1

Paper Specifications.............................. ... ... ...............2-1

Selecting the Right Paper...........................................2-1

Special Paper........................................................................2-4

Transparency (Overhead Projection Film)..................2-4

Adhesive-Backed Labels ............................................2-5

Paper Type............................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 Maintenance..............................3-1

Toner Container Replacement..............................................3-1

Toner Container Replacement Interval.......................3-1

Replacing the Toner Container...................................3-1

Cleaning......................................................................3-3

Cleaning the Internal Parts of the Printer............3-3

Cleaning the Charger Wire .................................3-4

Indicators....................................................................4-4

Maintenance Messages..............................................4-4

Error Messages..........................................................4-6

Correcting a Paper Jam........................................................4-8

Jams in the Paper Cassette .......................................4-9

Jams inside the Printer...............................................4-9

Jams in the Rear Cover............................................4-11

Jams at the MP Tray .............................. ..................4-11

Chapter 5 Fonts .........................................5-1

List of Fonts .........................................................................5-1

Chapter 6 Option Units..............................6-1

Available Options............................... ... ... .............................6-1

Installing Option Units...........................................................6-3

Expansion Memory...................................... ...............6-3

Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board

and DIMM ..........................................................6-3

Installing DIMMs.................................................6-3

Removing DIMMs...............................................6-4

Testing the Expansion Memory..........................6-4

Setting the Printer Driver....................................6-4

PF-400 Paper Feeder.................................................6-5

DU-400 Duplexer........................................................6-5

Network Interface Card...............................................6-5

Hard Disk....................................................................6-6

Memory Card..............................................................6-6

Appendix A Host Computer Interface..... A-1

Parallel Interface..................................................................A-1

Parallel Interface Communication Modes.................. A-1

Interface Signals........................................................ A-1

USB Interface ...................................................................... A-2

Specifications ............................................................A-2

Interface Signals........................................................ A-2

Serial Interface (Option)....................................................... A-3

RS-232C Interface..................................................... A-3

Interface Signals............................................... A-3

RS-232C Protocol...................................................... A-4

PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command................... A-4

RS-232C Cable Connection ...................................... A-5

Obtaining a Suitable RS-232C Cable............... A-5

Connecting the Printer to the Computer........... A-5

Appendix B Specifications ......................B-1

Glossary ...................................... Glossary-1

Index .................................................. Index-1

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.......................4-1

General Guide........................................................ ...............4-1

Print Quality Problems ...................................................... ... .4-2

Indicators and Messages......................................................4-4

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Introduction

The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as the EcoPrint function that reduces the toner consumption and the Auto Media Type Selection function that selects the media automatically before printing.

This section explains the following topics:

•For More Information...

•Guide to the Operation Guide

For More Information...

Item Description

Installation Guide (paper manual)

The following documents are stored in the CD-ROM as PDF documents.

Operation Guide (this manual)

KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide

PRESCRIBE Commands Technical Reference

PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference

Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page.

Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer.

Describes how to install and set the printer driver.

PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera Mita printers. This Technical Reference contains the information about how the printing is performed using the PRESCRIBE commands as well as the font and emulation description. Also included is a list of permanent parameters and their explanation needed when customizing your printer.

Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE command syntax and parameters with the aid of print examples.

Guide to the Operation Guide

This Operation Guide has the following chapters:

Chapter 1 Using the Operator Pane l

This chapter explains the message display, indicators and keys on the operator panel, and how to make various settings from the operator panel.

Chapter 2 Paper Selection

This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer.

Chapter 3 Maintenance

This chapter explains how to replace the toner containe r and how to care for your printer.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams.

Chapter 5 Fonts

This chapter explains about fonts and lists the printer ’s internal fonts.

Chapter 6 Option Units

This chapter introduces the available options to be used with the printer.

Appendix A Host Computer Interface

This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the printer’s parallel interface, USB interface, and serial interface.

Appendix B Specifications

This appendix lists the printer’s specifications.

Glossary

This glossary explains the terminology used in this manual.

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST

Caution Labels

Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safety purposes. Be Sufficiently Careful to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner.

Label inside the printer (Laser radiation warning) This label is attached to the scanner unit installed in the printer.

Label inside the rear cover

Label on the printer’s front side

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Installation Precautions

Environment

CAUTION

• Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the

printer. .........................................................................

• Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt becomes attached to the power plug, clean the

plug to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. ....

• Avoid locations near radiators, heaters, or other heat sources, or locations near flammable items, to avoid

the danger of fire. .......................................................

• T o keep the printer cool and facilitate changing of parts and maintenance, allow access space as shown below. Leave adequate space, especially around the side cover, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of

the printer. ...................................................................

Power Supply/Grounding the Printer

WARNING

• DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of

fire or electrical shock. ................................................

• Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs on the plug, it

may cause a fire or electric shock. .............................

• Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact your service representa-

tive. .............................................................................

Other Precautions

• Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the printer.

Handling of Plastic Bags

WARNING

• Keep the plastic bags that are used with the printer away from children. The plastic may cling to their nose

and mouth causing suffocation. ..................................

• Always use the caster stoppers to stabilize the printer once it is in place to keep it from moving and/or falling

over and causing injury. ..............................................

Other Precautions

• Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and performance of the printer. Install in an air-conditioned room (recommended room temperature: around 20 °C, humidity: around 65 % RH) and avoid the following locations when selecting a site for the printer.

• Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to di-

rect sunlight.

• Avoid locations with vibrations.

• Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations.

• Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air.

• Avoid poorly ventilated locations.

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Precautions for Use

Cautions when Using the Printer

WARNING

• DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of

fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. ............

• DO NOT remove any of the covers from the printer as there is a danger of electrical shock from high voltage

parts inside the printer. ...............................................

• DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. DO NOT place heavy objects on the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage.These types of situations present a danger of fire

or electrical shock. ......................................................

• NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the printer or its parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock or damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there

is a danger of it causing blindness. ............................

• If the printer becomes excessively hot, smoke appears from the printer, there is an odd smell, or any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn the power switch OFF (O) immediately, remove the power plug from the outlet and

contact your service representative. ...........................

• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the printer, turn the power switch OFF (O) immediately. Next, remove the power plug from the outlet to avoid the danger of fire or electrical

shock. Then contact your service representative. ......

• DO NOT remove or connect the power plug with wet

hands, as there is a danger of electrical shock. .........

• ALWAYS contact your service representative for main-

tenance or repair of internal parts. ..............................

CAUTION

• DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (ALWAYS grasp the power plug when re-

moving the power cord from the outlet.) .....................

• ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the printer. If the power cord is damaged,

there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. ................

• If the printer will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the power switch OFF (O). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from the outlet for safety purposes during the time the printer is not in

use. .............................................................................

• For safety purposes. ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when performing cleaning oper-

ations. ...................................................................

• If dust accumulates within the printer, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service representative in re gard to cleaning of internal parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity. Consult with your service representative in regard to the

cost of cleaning the internal parts of the printer. ...........

Other Precautions

• DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer.

• DO NOT open the top cover and front cover, turn off the main switch, or pull out the power plug during printing.

• During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one’s health. If, however, the printer is used over a long period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when printing an extremely large number of copies, the smell may become unpleasant. To maintain the appropriate environment for print work, it is suggested that the room be properly ventilated.

• DO NOT touch electrical parts, such as connectors or printed circuit boards. They could be damaged by static electricity .

• DO NOT attempt to perform any operations not explained in this handbook.

• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• If the printer will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the cassette, return it to its original package and reseal it.

Cautions for Toner Handling

CAUTION

• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Danger-

ous sparks may cause burn. ......................................

• Never open the toner container...................................

• Make sure not to inhale the toner, and not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth with the hands stained with

the toner. And make sure not to stick to your skin. ......

• For the disposal of old toner container, consult your dealer. Or dispose of the toner or toner containers in accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and

regulations. .................................................................

• Keep away the toner container. ..................................

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Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel

This chapter explains the following topics:

•Understanding the Operator Panel

•Printing Information Pages

•Paper Handling

•Pagenation

•e-MPS

•Interface

•Operating the Storage Device

•Configuration

Understanding the Operator Panel

The operator panel has an LCD message display, four indicators, and eight keys.

Message Display (See

page 1-2

Operation Indicators (See

page 1-3

Keys (See

page 1-3

)

1-1

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Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel

Message Display

The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The eight messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and printing.

Other messages that may appear when the printer needs the operator’s attention are explained on

Message Meaning

Self test The printer is self-testing after power-

up.

Please wait The printer is warming up and is not

ready. When the printer is switched on for the first time after the toner container is installed, (Adding

toner) also appears. Ready The printer is ready to print. Processing The printer is receiving data,

generating graphics, reading a

memory card/hard disk, or printing. Sleeping The printer is in the Sleep mode. The

printer wakes from the Sleep mode

when the GO key on the operator

panel is pressed, the cover is opened or

closed, or data is received. The printer

then warms up and goes online. The

time that the printer takes to enter the

Sleep mode depends on the Sleep

Timer setting.

Cancelling data

Waiting The printer is waiting for the end-of-

FormFeed TimeOut

Jobs inside the printer are being

canceled. To cancel a job, see the table

page 1-3

job command before printing the last

page. Pressing the GO key allows you

to obtain the last page immediately.

The printer is printing the last page

after a waiting period.

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Interface Indicator

Paper Size Indicator

This indicator shows the paper size of the current paper cassette. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.

Message

Display

A3 ISO A3 #9 Commercial 9* B4 B4 #6 Commercial 6-3/4* CU Custom Size DL ISO DL* C4 ISO C4 C5 ISO C5 O2 Oficio II A6 ISO A6* ST Statement* B6 JIS B6* FO Folio A5 ISO A5 Y2 Youkei2* B5 JIS B5 Y4 Youkei4* b5 ISO B5* 8K 8kai A4 ISO A4 16K 16kai EX Executive HA Japanese

OH Return

MO Monarch* BU Business*

*With only the MP tray feeding

NOTE

While the printer is processing data, the SIZE display indicates the paper size selected by the application software.

Paper Size

Postcard*

Message

Display

LT Letter LG Legal LD Ledger

Paper Size

Paper Type Indicator

This shows the paper type defined for the current paper cassette. Automatic cassette switching is available according to the paper type.

The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently used. It uses the following abbreviations:

PAR Standard bi-directional parallel interface USB USB interface SER Optional serial interface board (IB-11) OPT Option network interface

--- No interface is active.

Each interface has a timeout time of 30 seconds during which the other interface should wait to receive a print job. Even a print job has been complete on the interface, you should wait for this period until the other interface begins printing the job.

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The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See

Customizing the Paper Type on page 1-19

The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type.

Message

Display

PLAIN Plain LETTERHEA Letterhead TRNSPRNCY PREPRINTE Preprinted PREPUNCHE Prepuched LABELS Labels* ENVELOPE Envelope* BOND Bond CARDSTOCK Cardstock* RECYCLED Recycled THICK Thick* VELLUM Vellum* CUSTOM1 ROUGH Rough

*With only the MP tray feeding

Paper Type

Transparency*

Message

COLOR Color

(to 8)

Display

Paper T ype

Custom 1 (to 8)

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Operation Indicators

The following indicators light during normal operation and when the printer needs attention.

Indicator Description

Flashing: Indicates when an error

occurs that you can clear by yourself. Lit: Indicates that the printer is on-line. The printer prints received data. Off: Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be received but will not be printed. Also indicates when printing is automatically stopped due to occurrence of an error.

Flashing: Indicates data transfer is taking place. Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data is being written to the memory card.

Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance attention or the printer is warming up (Please wait). Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs that you can clear by yourself. (For example, a paper jam occurs.)

Keys

The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer. Note the certain keys have the secondary function.

NOTE

Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use.

Key Function

•Switches the printer on-line and offline.

•Prints and feeds out one page.

•Used to release certain errors.

•Cancels a printing job. To cancel, proceed as follows: 1Check if Processing is displayed

in the message display. 2Press the CANCEL key. 3 Print Cancel? appears in the

message display followed by the in-

terface to be cancelled.

Parallel

USB

Serial

(appears only when the optional serial interface board [IB-11] is installed)

Option

(appears only when an option network interface card is installed) Press the the cancellation.

4 Select the interface to cancel using

the or key and then press the ENTER key. Printing from the selected interface will stop. Cancelling data appears in the message display and printing stops after the current page is printed.

•Resets numeric values, or cancels a setting procedure.

•Used to stop the sounding of the alarm buzzer indicating an error.

Used to access a desired item or enter numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the and keys are used to enter or exit a sub-menu.

Used as the key in the mode selection function.

CANCEL

key again to abort

CANCEL

ENTER

•Used as the key in the mode selection function.

•Displays online help messages on the message display when paper jam errors occur. When pressed in the Ready condition, displays explanations of online help messages. When pressed while the online help is displayed, cancels the online help.

•Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read a memory

* When the message display indicates Ready, pressing the

MENU key while holding down the ENTER key shows the menu AdministrationID on the message display. This menu is exclusively intended for administrator’s settings purposes. If this message appears, press the MENU key to return the message to Ready.

card, and more.

•When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and the printer returns to the Ready condition.

Finalizes numeric values and other selections.

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Menu Selection System

This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the printer environment such as the number of copies to print, emulation, etc., to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.

The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings sen t from the applica tion software, or from the printer driver, which take priority over operator panel settings.

Entering the Mode Selection Menu

Press the MENU key when Ready is indicated on the printer message display. The mode selection menu is displayed.

Ready PARA4PLAIN

Press

ModeSelectionMenu

Print MenuMap

Print StatusPage

PaperHandling>

key.

Press

>CassetteSize> Custom

>MPTraySize A4

Selecting a Menu

The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press the or key to display the desired menu.

•If the selected menu has a sub-menu, the menu.

Paper Handling >

Press the key to move to the sub-menu or key to go back.

> is displayed after

Indicates that there is a sub-menu

key.

>>Unit mm

Sub-menu

•

>> is displayd before the second sub-menu.

Press

key.

>>Unit mm

Indicates that this is the second sub-menu

Setting a Menu

Select the desired menu and press the ENTER key to set or change the configuration.

Press the or key to display the desired item and the ENTER key to finalize the value or selections set.

•

> is displayed before the sub-menu.

Indicates that this is the sub-menu

>Cassette Size >

Indicates that there is another sub-menu

Custom

Press the key to move to another sub-menu or key to go back.

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Cancelling Menu Selection

If you press the MENU key when selecting a menu, the message display returns to Ready.

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Mode Selection Menu

The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the printer. For details about menu selection operations, see

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Ready PAR A4 PLAIN

Print Menu Map

Print Status Page

e-MPS >

>Quick Copy

>Private/Stored

>Print VMB Data

>List of VMB

>List of Code JOB

>e-MPS > Configuration

These items will not appear unless the printer is installed with the applicable option unit.

>>Quick Copy 32

>>Temp. Code JOB Size 0500MB

>>Perm. Code JOB Size 0500MB

>>VMB Size 0500MB

Interface > Parallel

USB

Interface > Serial

Interface > Option

Continued on next page

>Parallel I/F Auto

Normal

High Speed

Nibble (high)

>Baud Rate 9600

>Data Bits 8

>Stop Bits 1

>Parity None

>Protocol

DTR (pos.)&XON

>NetWare Off

>NetWare > On

>TCP/IP Off

>Ether Talk Off

>OPT. StatusPage Off

>>NetWare Frame Auto

>>DHCP OFF

>>IP Address

000.000.000.000

>>Subnet Mask

000.000.000.000

>>Gateway

000.000.000.000

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Emulation PCL 6

Emulation > KC-GL

Emulation >

Emulation > KPDL

KPDL

Emulation > KPDL (AUTO)

Emulation Line Printer

Emulation IBM Proprinter

Emulation DIABLO 630

Emulation EPSON LQ-850

Font >

>KC-GL Pen width

>KC-GL Page Set [SPSZ]

>Print KPDL Errs Off

>Alt. Emulation PCL 6

>Print KPDL errs Off

>Font Select > Internal

> Option

>Code Set IBM PC-8

>List of Internal Fonts

>List of Option Fonts

>Pen(1) Width 01 dot(s)

>> I000

>>Courier Dark

Regular

>>Letter Gothic Regular

Dark

>>Size

012.00 point(s)

>>Pitch

10.00 cpi

Page Set >

Continued on next page

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>Copies 001

>Zoom [CS] [CS]

>Orientation Portrait

Landscape

>Page Protect Auto

>LF Action LF only

CR and LF

Ignore LF

>CR Action CR only

CR and LF

Ignore CR

>Wide A4 Off

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Print Quality >

>KIR Mode On

Off

>Ecoprint Mode Off

>Resolution Fast 1200 mode

300 dpi

600 dpi

Hard Disk > >Read Data

>Write Data

>Delete Data

>Format Partitions

>List of Partitions

RAM Disk Mode Off

RAM Disk Mode On

Memory Card >

>RAM Disk Size

>Read Data

>Write Data

>Delete Data

>List of Partitions

>Read Fonts

>Read Data

>Write Data

>Delete Data

>Format

>List of Partitions

Continued on next page

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Continued from Previous page

Paper Handling >

>MP Tray Mode Cassette

>MP Tray Size A4

>MP Tray Type Plain

>Cassette Size > Custom

>Cassette Type Plain

>Feed Select Cassette

>Duplex Mode None

>Override A4/LT Off

>Override A4/LT On

>Type Adjust > Custom 1

>Reset Type Adjust

>>Unit mm

inch

>>X Dimension 297 mm

>>Y Dimension 432 mm

>>Paper Weight Normal

Heavy (Thick)

Extra Heavy

Light (Thin)

>>Duplex Path Enable

Disable

>>Print Density 03

Life Counters >

Continued on next page

>Total Print 0123456

>New Toner Installed

* The cassette paper size menu appears when the paper size dial of the paper cassette is set to OTHER. (See

Size on page 1-15

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Others >

>MSG Language English

>Form Feed Time Out 030sec.

>Sleep Timer > 015 min.

>Print HEX-DUMP

>Printer Reset

>Resource Prot. Off

Permanent

Perm / Temp

>Buzzer On

Off

>Auto Continue Mode On

Mode Off

>Service >

>>Sleep Mode On

Off

>>Auto Continue Timer 030sec.

>>Print Status Page

>>Eraser

>>Developer

>>Drum

* For service purposes only .

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Printing Information Pages

This section explains the procedures to print out the printer’s internal information.

Y ou can print out such information as the set menu, printer’s status, font list as well as a dump list of received hexadecimal data.

Printing the Menu Map

The printer prints a full list of menu selection system. Note that menus indicated on the list may vary depending on which option units are installed on the printer.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Print Menu

Map appears.

Print Menu Map

Printing the Status Page

If you want to check the printer’s current status, including memory available and option settings, you can find the information you need on the status page.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Print

Status Page appears.

Print Status Page

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

Print Status Page ?

Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a

status page.

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

Print Menu Map ?

Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a

menu map.

MENU MAP

NOTE

For a full description of the status, see the following

Printing the Service Status Page on page 1-11.

The following is a sample status page. The numbers below refer to the contents explained on the next page.

HardwareInformation

PageInformation

NetworkStatus

Interfaces

STATUS PAGE

Memory

InstalledOptions

Emulation

ErrorLog

TonerGauge

0 100

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KIR

Test pattern

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NOTE

• Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version.

• The network status page will also be printed after the status page if the option network interface card is installed. For details, see

page 1-12

1 Software Version

2 Hardware Information

3 Memory

4 Page Information

5 Installed Options

6 Network Status

7 Emulation

8 Error Log

9 Toner Gauge

10 Interface Information

11 KIR Test Pattern

Printing the Option Network Status Page on

This information shows the firmware version and date of issue of the printer.

This information shows various printer settings, such as the size and type of the paper in the paper cassettes.

This shows the amount of the total memory installed in the printer , the amount of currently available memory, and the current status of the RAM disk. See

RAM Disk on page 1-50

This shows the print resolution, the number of copies, and the total page count.

This shows the option(s) installed in the printer.

This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, and Default Gateway address for the network interface.

This shows all available emulations of the printer. The printer is shipped from the factory with the PCL 6 emulation selected as the default.

This shows the last three instances of the following types of errors, listing them in the order of their occurrence: KPDL errors; memory related errors; or memory card related errors. The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the Error Log. For error remedies, see

Maintenance Messages on page 4-4

tion is cleared when the printer’s power is turned off.

This shows the approximate level of the remaining toner. When the value is 100, the toner container is full.

This information shows the default font and the default emulation for all interfaces installed in the printer.

KIR is the Kyocera’s original smoothing function. This test pattern shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system.

. The error informa-

Using the

Printing the Service Status Page

The service status page contains pri nter settings information that is more detailed than the standard status page and is therefore for mostly service purposes. To print a service status page, proceed as follows;

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Service >

appears.

>Service >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Print

Status Page appears.

>>Print Status Page

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>>Print Status Page ?

Press the ENTER key . The message display indicates

Processing and printing starts. When printing is completed, the message display returns to Ready.

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Printing the Option Network Status Page

NOTE

T o use this function, the network interface card must be installed on the printer.

You can print out a status page for the option network interface. The option network status page shows the firmware version, the network addresses, and other information under various network protocols about the network interface. The default setting is Off (print disabled). When On (print) is selected, the option network status page will be output after the printer status page.

NOTE

Printing out a network interface status page may not be possible with some optional network interface cards. For details, see the manual for the network interface.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Interface

> appears.

Interface > Parallel

The default setting is Off. Change it as follows.

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.

>Opt. StatusPage ? Off

Select On using the or key.

>Opt. StatusPage ? On

Press the ENTER key again.

>Opt. StatusPage On

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

NETWORK STATUS PAGE

Page 1 of 4

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

Interface ? Parallel

Press the or key repeatedly until Option ap-

pears.

Interface ? Option

Press the ENTER key again. The question mark (?)

disappears.

Interface > Option

Press the key and then press the or key re-

peatedly until the message display indicates >Opt. StatusPage.

Network Status Page

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>Opt. StatusPage Off

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Printing Lists of Fonts

To help in selecting fonts, you can print a list of the fonts including option fonts. The list of the option fonts may not be printed when there is no option font stored in the memory card or hard disk.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Font > ap-

pears.

Font >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >List of

Internal Fonts or >List of Option Fonts appears.

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Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List

Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID

Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List

Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID

PRESCRIBE

(Internal Fonts)

>List of Internal Fonts

(Optional Fonts)

>List of Option Fonts

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

(Internal Fonts)

>List of Internal Fonts?

(Optional Fonts)

>List of Option Fonts ?

Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears,

then Ready. The printer prints a list of fonts with a short sample and the font ID (number) for each font.

Lists of Fonts

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Dumping Received Data

It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for the purposes of debugging programs and files.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Print

HEX-DUMP appears.

>Print HEX-DUMP

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>Print HEX-DUMP?

Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears

for a second, and then Waiting appears.

Processing

--- A4 PLAIN

Waiting

--- A4 PLAIN

Send data to be dumped to the printer. The message

Processing will be displayed while receiving the data.

Once the dumped data you require has been output, it is possible to cancel the printing of any further dumped data by taking the printer offline by pressing the CANCEL key and then pressing the

ENTER key.

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Once all data has been received, the message Waiting will appear. Press the GO key to finish printing.

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Paper Handling

This section explains the following topics:

•Setting the Paper Size

•Setting the Paper Type

•Adjusting the Print Density

•Setting the MP Tray Mode

•Selecting the Paper Source

•Setting the Duplex Printing

•Overriding the A4 and Letter Size Difference

Setting the Paper Size

Set the paper sizes according to the sizes of paper to be set in the paper cassette and the MP tray. This setting is made with the paper size dial for the paper cassette and the operator panel for the MP tray, respectively.

If they do not match, printing will not be made on the correct size paper when automatic paper size selection is made by the application software (printer driver).

Setting the Paper Cassette

In addition to the standard A5 , B5 , A4 (long-edge feed), A4R (short-edge feed), B4 , and A3 size paper, paper of non-standard sizes (OTHER) can be fed into the paper cassette of this printer.

For details about the adjustment of the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper cassette, see the

Guide

supplied with the printer.

Installation

Setting the Non-Standard Paper Size

Use the following procedures to set a paper size for non-standard size paper from the operator panel.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Cassette

Size > appears. If option paper feeders are added, Cassette1 Size will appear for the standard pa- per cassette and Cassette2 Size to Cassette5 Size will appear for the option paper feeders.

>Cassette Size > Custom

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Cassette Size ? Custom

NOTE

If the paper size dial is not properly adjusted to the actual paper size, printer trouble such as paper jam may occur.

Pull out the paper cassette from the printer and turn

the paper size dial to the paper size you set.

Adjust the paper guides and paper stopper inside

the paper cassette to the size of the paper to be used and load the paper into the cassette. Replace the cassette into the printer.

Standard paper sizes are automatically detected by the printer. For non-standard paper sizes, see the following section Setting the Non-Standard Paper Size.

Press the or key to select a desired paper size.

The following paper sizes are displayed.

A4 Executive Letter-R Letter Legal Ledger A3 B4 Custom C4 Oficio II Folio 8K 16K C5 A5 B5 ISO B5 A4-R

Press the ENTER key. Set the unit of measurement

as described in the next section if you have selected Custom.

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>Cassette Size > Custom

Selecting the Paper Size Unit for the Paper Cassette

Set the paper size unit as described below when Custom is selected.

When the unit of measurement is set, press the

key. >>X Dimension appears (the paper width setting).

>>X Dimension 297 mm

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.

When the paper size is set to Custom, press the

key.

>>Unit appears and the unit currently set is dis-

played. Y ou can select either mm or inch. The default setting is mm.

>>Unit mm

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>>Unit ? mm

Press the or key to select mm or inch.

Press the ENTER key.

>>X Dimension 297

Press the or key to increase or decrease the

value of the figure where the cursor is blinking and display the desired width. The width can be set between 148 and 297 mm (5.83 to 11.69 inches). You can use the and keys to move the cursor right and left.

Display the paper width and press the ENTER key.

When the width is set, press the key . >>Y Dimen-

sion appears (the paper length setting).

>>Y Dimension 432 mm

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.

>>Y Dimension

Entering the Width and Length

Then, use the following procedure to set the paper size when the paper size is set to Custom.

432

Set the desired length in the same way as you set

the paper width. The length can be set between 210 and 432 mm (8.27 to 17.01 inches).

>>Y Dimension 432 mm

When the desired paper length is displayed, press

the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Setting the Printer Driver

To print using the paper size set above, define the same size on the printer driver . For details, see the

Operation Guide

Display Media window of the printer driver and

press the Custom Paper Sizes button under the General. Set Custom Paper Sizes window appears.

Press the Add... button, input the name and size of

the paper, and press the OK button.

in the CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

KX Printer Drivers

Setting the Paper Size for the MP Tray

When using the MP tray in the cassette mode, you should set the MP tray size to the paper size that is used to format the job to print. If they do not match, printing will not be made on the correct size paper when automatic paper size selection is made by the application (printer driver). The default setting is A4 size.

For more details about the paper sizes tha t ca n be fed f rom the MP tray, see

Chapter 2 Paper Selection

Press the or key repeatedly until >MP Tray

Size appears.

>MP Tray Size A4

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>MP Tray Size ? A4

Press the or key to display the desired MP tray

paper size. The display changes as shown below.

A4 Executive Letter-R Letter Legal Ledger A3 B4 Custom C4 Oficio II Statement Folio Youkei 2 Youkei 4 8K 16K Hagaki OufukuHagaki Monarch Business Comm. #9 Comm. #6 3/4 DL C5 A6 B6 A5 B5 ISO B5 A4-R

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Setting the Paper Type

You can set paper type for each paper source including the MP tray. Setting the paper type for each paper source allows the printer to automatically select an appropriate paper source for each printing job. This section explains how to set the paper type from the operator panel.

The following table shows paper types you can set for each paper source. For details of paper types, see

Selection

Media T ype

Plain Yes Yes Transparency*YesNo Preprinted Yes Yes Labels Yes No Bond Yes Yes Recycled Yes Yes Vellum*YesNo Rough Yes Yes Letterhead Yes Yes Color Yes Yes Prepunched Yes Yes Envelope*YesNo Cardstock*YesNo Thick*YesNo Custom 1 (to 8) Yes Yes

*Can not print double-side

Paper

Source

MP Tray

Chapter 2 Paper

Paper

Cassette

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Cassette

Type appears. The paper type currently set is also displayed.

>Cassette 2 Type to >Cassette 5 Type are displayed for the installed option paper feeders in descending order from the bottom of the printer.

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

Press the or key to display the desired cassette

paper type. The display changes as shown below.

Plain Preprinted Bond Recycled Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Custom1(to 8)*

* You can define and register a desired paper type to

When the desired cassette paper type is displayed,

press the ENTER key.

Setting the Paper Type for the Paper Cassette

Make this setting to match the type of paper to be fed from the paper cassette of the printer. If the paper type is s et correctly, you can perform print ing using the m e dia type selection function from the application (printer driver). The factory default setting is Plain.

For more details about the types of paper that can be fed from the paper cassette, see

Paper Type on page 2-6

Setting the Paper Type for the MP Tray

You can automat ically select the paper cassette according to the selection made by the application (printer driver). The default setting is Plain.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

>Cassette Type Plain

NOTE

>Cassette Type ? Plain

the printer in advance. See

Type on page 1-19

for details.

Customizing the Paper

1 2

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Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

For more details about the types of paper that can be fed from the MP tray, see

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Selection on page 2-1

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Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >MP Tray

Type appears.

>MP Tray Type Plain

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>MP Tray Type ? Plain

Press the or key to display the desired MP tray

paper type. The display changes as shown below.

Plain Transparency Preprinted Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Envelope Cardstock Thick Custom1(to 8)*

* You can define and register a desired paper type to

the printer in advance. See

Type

below for details.

When the desired MP tray paper type is displayed,

press the ENTER key.

Customizing the Paper

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Type

Adjust > appears.

>Type Adjust > Custom 1

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Type Adjust ? Custom 1

Press the or key to display the desired paper

type. The display changes as shown below.

Custom1(to 8) Plain Transparency Preprinted Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Envelope Cardstock Thick

Press the MENU key and the message display re-

turns to Ready.

Customizing the Paper Type

The following describes the procedure to be used to set a user-defined paper type for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. Once registered, 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 (see

Paper Weight

reset the customized settings, see

on page 1-21

and

Setting the Duplex Path on page 1-20

Resetting the Type Adjust

Setting the

). T o

When the paper type to be customized is displayed,

press the ENTER key.

Press the key and proceed to

Weight

and

Setting the Duplex Path on page 1-20

Setting the Paper

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Setting the Paper Weight

You can set the paper thickness for your customized paper type.

NOTE

The default setting is Normal for each customized paper type (Custom 1 to 8). The printer is factory-set so as to provide the optimal printing functions/quality in this setting, which you need not change for ordinary custom paper.

Display the custom paper type (see

Paper Type on page 1-19

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Paper

Weight appears.

>>Paper Weight Normal

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>>Paper Weight ? Normal

Press the or key to display the desired paper

thickness. The display changes as shown below.

Normal (default) Heavy (Thick) Extra Heavy Light (Thin)

) and press the key.

Customizing the

Setting the Duplex Path

NOTE

To use this function, the duplexer must be installed on the printer.

If the paper type is set to Custom, you can set whether or not to enable duplex printing as follows. The default setting is Enable.

Display the custom paper type (see

Paper Type on page 1-19

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Duplex

Path appears.

>>Duplex Path Enable

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>>Duplex Path ? Enable

Select Enable or Disable using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

) and press the key.

Customizing the

When the desired paper thickness displayed, press

the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

If the paper type is set to Custom and the option duplexer is installed on the printer, duplex printing can be enabled and disabled. See the following section

Setting the Duplex Path

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Resetting the Type Adjust

You can reset the custom settings (Custom1 to 8) that are set as described in

1 2

3 4

Customizing the Paper Type on page 1-19

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Reset

Type Adjust appears.

>Reset Type Adjust

Adjusting the Print Density

The print density can be adjusted in five steps: from 01 (light) to 05 (dark). The default setting is 03.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Type

Adjust > appears.

>Type Adjust > Custom 1

key repeatedly until Paper

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>Reset Type Adjust ?

Press the ENTER key. All the customized paper

weight and duplex path settings will be reset to the default. The message display returns to Ready.

Press the

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Print

Density appears.

>>Print Density 03

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>>Print Density

? 03

Select the print density from five steps from 01

(light) to 05 (dark) using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

key.

This finishes the custom paper type settings.

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Setting the MP Tray Mode

The MP tray can be used in one of two modes: cassette mode or first mode. The MP tray can hold approximately 100 sheets of paper (A4 size, 0.11 mm thickness).

■ Cassette Mode

Approximately 100 sheets of paper can be continuously fed in this mode. This is the default setting.

■ First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding)

The printer automatically feeds any paper placed on the MP tray even if another paper source is selected. After all paper in the MP tray has been fed out, paper will be fed from the paper source originally selected.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Selecting the Paper Source

You can select from which paper source printing will be performed. If no option units are installed, the only selections are the paper cassette and MP tray of the printer. If option paper feeders are installed, they can also be selected.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Feed

Select appears.

>Feed Select

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >MP Tray

Mode appears.

>MP Tray Mode Cassette

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>MP Tray Mode ? Cassette

Select First or Cassette using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Cassette

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Feed Select ? Cassette

Press the or key to display the desired paper

source. The display changes as shown below according to the installed option units.

Cassette(1) Printer’s standard paper cassette Cassette 2 Option paper feeder, second paper

cassette

Cassette 3 Option paper feeder, third paper cas-

sette

Cassette 4 Option paper feeder, fourth paper

cassette

Cassette 5 Option paper feeder, fifth paper cas-

sette

MP tray Printer’s MP tray

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Duplex Printing

NOTE

To use this function, the duplexer must be installed on the printer.

Using the optional duplexer, you can automatically print on both sides of the paper. The duplexer is attached to the rear of the printer. The default setting of the duplex printing is None (duplex printing disabled).

Binding Setups

The term 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.

Depending on the binding type and print orientation, the duplexer provides four types of binding setups. These are: (1) portrait, long-edge, (2) portrait, short edge, (3) landscape, long-edge, and (4) landscape, short-edge. The figure below shows these binding setups.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Duplex

Mode appears.

>Duplex Mode None

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Duplex Mode ?None

Press the or key to display the desired duplex

mode. The display changes as shown below.

None (default) Short edge bind Long edge bind

When the desired duplex mode displayed, press the

ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

(4)

(2)

Portrait, short-edge

Landscape, short-edge

(1)

Portrait, long-edge

(3)

Landscape, long-edge

Binding Setups

To select duplex printing and binding setup from the operator panel, proceed as follows.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

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Overriding the A4 and Letter Size Difference

This selects whether or not to make the difference between A4 size and Letter size. Under the default setting of Off, the paper size of the paper source is matched to the paper size formatting the jobs. If these differ , a corresponding error message is displayed. When this is set to On, printing is per- formed whenever either A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the paper source, even if the actual paper size differs from the paper size formatting the jobs.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Paper

Handling > appears.

Paper Handling >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Override

A4/LT appears.

>Override A4/LT Off

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Override A4/LT ? Off

Select On or Off using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

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Pagenation

Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel

Press the MENU key.

This section explains the following topics regarding the pagenation that can be set form the operator panel:

•Changing the Emulation

•Setting the Default Font

•Setting the Code Set

•Setting the Number of Copies

•Selecting the Reduced Print

•Selecting the Printing Orientation

•Setting the KIR Mode

•Setting the EcoPrint

•Setting the Resolution

Changing the Emulation

The emulation mode for the current interface can be changed.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Emulation

appears. One of the emulation names shown below appears, indicating the current emulation.

PCL 6 (default) KC-GL KPDL KPDL (AUTO) Line Printer IBM Proprinter DIABLO 630 Epson LQ-850

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

Press the or key repeatedly until Emulation

appears on the message display.

Emulation PCL 6

If the current emulation is other than KC-GL, press

the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.

Emulation ?PCL 6

Press the or key repeatedly until KC-GL ap-

pears.

Emulation ?KC-GL

Press the ENTER key.

Emulation > KC-GL

Press the key to move to the >KC-GL > Pen

Width sub-menu.

>KC-GL > Pen Width

Emulation ?PCL 6

Press the or key repeatedly until the desired

emulation mode appears.

Press the ENTER key. The key allows access to

sub-menu >Code Set.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

After changing the emulation, you have the option to change the character code set. Available character code sets vary depending on the current emulation.

KC-GL Pen Width

The KC-GL emulation mode enables you to set the pen widths in dots, for pen numbers 1 to 8, and the KC-GL page size.

Press the key.

>>Pen(1) Width 01 dot(s)

Press the or key repeatedly until the desired

pen number of 1 to 8 appears.

When the desired pen number is displayed, press the

ENTER key.

To change the pen width, press the key, then

press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears at the width value.

>>Pen(1) Width 02

Press the or key repeatedly until the desired pen width in dots (00 to 99) appears. When the desired pen width is displayed, press the ENTER key.

dot(s)

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To set the KC-GL page size, press the key, then

press the or key until >KC-GL Page Set is displayed.

To change the page size, press the ENTER key. A

blinking question mark (?) appears.

>KC-GL Page Set ? [SPSZ]

Press the or key repeatedly until the desired page size (A2, A1, A0, B3, B2, B1, B0, and SPSZ) appears. When selecting SPSZ, printing will be done with the paper size specified by the PRESCRIBE SPSZ command. For details, see

Commands Command Reference

Press the ENTER key to set the page set you just se-

lected.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation

NOTE

For printing in the KPDL emulation mode, it is recommended that you install expansion memory of 16 MB or more (total printer memory 32 MB or more).

PRESCRIBE

in the CD-ROM.

Press the or key repeatedly until the message

display KPDL (AUTO) appears.

Emulation ? KPDL (AUTO)

Press the ENTER key.

Press the key. When >Print KPDL Errs is dis-

played, press the or key. The display cycles through the emulation in the following order:

PCL 6 (default) KC-GL KPDL KPDL (AUTO) Line Printer IBM Proprinter DIABLO 630 Epson LQ-850

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Alt. Emulation ? PCL 6

Press the or key repeatedly until the desired

alternative emulation appears.

The auto KPDL (KPDL (AUTO)) emulation enables the printer to automatically change the emulation mode according to the print job received. The alternative emulation can be selected using the operator panel. The default alternative emulation is PCL 6.

Press the MENU key.

Press

the or key repeatedly until Emulation

appears.

Emulation PCL 6

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.

Emulation ? PCL 6

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Printing KPDL Errors

The printer can print error descriptions when a printing error occurs during KPDL emulation. The default is Off - the printer does not print KPDL error s .

Press the MENU key.

the or key repeatedly until Emulation

Press

appears.

Emulation PCL 6

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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

Emulation ? PCL 6

Select KPDL or KPDL (AUTO) using the or key.

Emulation ? KPDL

Press the ENTER key.

Press the key. The message display changes to

that shown below. If >Alt. Emulation is displayed when the KPDL (AUTO) emulation is selected, press the or key to change it.

>Print KPDL Errs OFF

Setting the Default Font

Y ou can select the default font for the current interface. In addition to the internal fonts, all fonts that are downloaded to the printer memory, or fonts stored on a memory card or option hard disk can be selected as the default font.

You can also set the type and pitch for Courier and Letter Gothic.

Selecting the Default Font

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Font > ap-

pears.

Font >

Press the key to select an internal font, press the

or key repeatedly until Internal appears.

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Print KPDL Errs ? OFF

Select On using the or key.

>Print KPDL Errs ? ON

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

>Font Select > Internal

To select an option font, press the ENTER key while >Font Select > is displayed. Press the or key repeatedly until the message display indicates Option. This operation is possible only when option fonts are installed in the printer.

Press the key.

>> I000

The letter before the number indicates the type of font as follows:

Letter Description

I Internal fonts S Soft (download) fonts M Fonts in an option memory card H Fonts in a RAM disk or hard disk O Fonts in an option ROM

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>>?I000

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Press the or key repeatedly until the desired

font number appears. For font numbers of the internal fonts, see

>Font Select > Internal

When the desired font is displayed, press the ENTER

key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Changing the Type for Courier/Letter Gothic

Courier or Letter Gothic font type can be selected as Regular or Dark. For example, to change the type of Courier, proceed as follows:

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Font > ap-

pears.

Font >

List of Fonts on page 5-1

Changing the Font Size

You can change the size of the default font. If the default font is a fixed-pitch font such as Courier or Letter Gothic, the character pitch can be changed instead of the font size.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Font > ap-

pears.

Font >

Press the key.

Check that Internal is displayed and press the

key.

>Font Select > Internal

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Size ap-

pears.

Press the key.

Check that Internal is displayed and press the

key.

>Font Select > Internal

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Courier

appears.

>>Courier Regular

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>>Courier ? Regular

>>Size

012.00 point(s)

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _ ) ap-

pears.

>>Size 012

.00 point(s)

Press the or key to increase or decrease the val-

ue of the figure where the cursor is blinking. The font size can be set between 4 and 999.75 points, in

0.25-point increments. You can use the and keys to move the cursor right and left.

When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER

key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

7 8 9

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Select Regular or Dark using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready.

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Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic

You can set the character pitch for fixed-pitc h fonts when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Font > ap-

pears.

Font >

Press the key.

Check that Internal is displayed and press the

key.

>Font Select > Internal

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Pitch ap-

pears.

>Pitch

10.00 cpi

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _ ) ap-

pears.

>Pitch

.00 cpi

Setting the Code Set

You can change the character code set. Available character code sets vary depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.)

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Font > ap-

pears.

Font >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Code Set

appears.

>Code Set IBM PC-8

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Code Set ?IBM PC-8

Press the or key until the desired character

code set appears.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the or key to increase or decrease the val-

ue of the figure where the cursor is blinking. The character pitch can be set between 0.44 an d 99. 99 characters per inch, in 0. 01 character-per-in ch increments. You can use the and keys to move the cursor right and left.

When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER

key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Setting the Number of Copies

Y ou can set the number of copies to be printed of each page for the current interface. This value can be set between 1 and

999. It can be set whenever the message display indicates

Ready.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >

appears.

Page Set >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Copies ap-

pears.

>Copies 001

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _ ) ap-

pears.

>Copies

Selecting the Reduced Print

You can print with the reduced size. This menu is used to set the source paper size and the paper size to use after reduction.

NOTE

• Printed results when making reductions differ from equivalent size printing. Sometimes the line width of characters may not be consistent or lines may appear in figures or image patterns. Also, thin lines may not be reproduced on the reduced print.

• In the reduction mode, printed barcodes may not be read.

Bring up the Zoom menu. The following display will appear.

>Zoom [CS]→[CS]

Target size indicator

Source size indicator

Source size indicator...This is the paper size before reduc- tion. This must be the same as the paper size set for print data from the computer.

Target size indicator...This is the paper size after reduction. This must be the same as the paper size set for the paper cassette.

001

Press the or key to increase or decrease the val-

ue of the figure where the cursor is blinking. It can be set between 1 and 999. You can use the and keys to move the cursor right and left.

When the desired value is displayed, press the

ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

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The message display will show the messages given in the following table.

Source size indicator Target size indicator

[CS]

Current cassette size

[LG]

Legal size (8-1/2 × 14 inches)

[LT]

Letter size (8-1/2 × 11 inches)

[LD]

Ledger size (12 × 15-1/2 inches)

[ST] [ST] [O2] [O2] [FO] [FO] [8K] [8K] [16K] [16K] [A5]

(14.8 × 21 cm)

[B5]

(18.2 × 25.7 cm)

[A4]

(21 × 29.7 cm)

[B4]

(25.7 × 36.4 cm)

[A3]

(29.7 × 42 cm)

[CS] [CS]98%

[LG] [LG]98%

[LT] [A4]94% [LT]98%

[LD] [LD]98%

[A5] [A5]98%

[B5] [A5]81% [B5]98%

[A4] [LT]94% [B5]86% [A5]70% [A4]98%

[B4] [B5]70% [A4]81% [B4]98%

[A3] [A4]70% [B4]86% [A3]98%

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears

under the paper size.

>Zoom [CS

Press the or key to select source size. The both

sizes change simultaneously.

Press the key to move the cursor to the target

size.

To make a reduced print, press the or key to se-

lect the target size.

>Zoom

]→[CS]

[CS]→[CS]98%

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >

appears.

Page Set >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Zoom ap-

pears.

>Zoom [CS]→[CS]

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Selecting the Printing Orientation

Y ou can select the portrait or landscape page orientation. The page orientation can be set whenever the message display indicates Ready.

AABC

Portrait

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >

appears.

Landscape

Page Set >

Press the key.

Setting the KIR Mode

This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) 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 Off With KIR On (default)

NOTE

Set the print density to 03 when setting the KIR mode. For details on the print density, see Verifying the Total Printed Pages

on page 1-52. 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.

Press the or key repeatedly until

>Orientation appears.

>Orientation Portrait

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Orientation ? Portrait

Select Portrait or Landscape using the or

key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Status Page

KIR Test Pattern

FS-6020 Page Printer

STATUSPAGE

HardwareInformation

PageInformation

NetworkStatus

Interfaces

KIR Test pattern ON

Firmware Version: Released:

Memory

InstalledOptions

Emulation

ErrorLog

TonerGauge

100

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.

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Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Print

Quality > appears.

Print Quality >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >KIR Mode

appears.

>KIR Mode On

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>KIR Mode ? On

Setting EcoPrint

The EcoPrint enables you to reduce the amount 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 Eco Print setting has no effect on the print speed.

EcoPrint setting is Off (default)

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Print

Quality > appears.

Print Quality >

EcoPrint setting is On

Select On or Off using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >EcoPrint

Mode appears.

>EcoPrint Mode Off

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>EcoPrint Mode ? Off

Select On or Off using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Setting the Resolution

You can set the default print resolution in three ways: 300 dpi, 600 dpi and Fast 1200 mode. The clarity of printed characters and graphics becomes sharper in this order.

NOTE

Fast 1200 mode can only be set with the PCL 6, KPDL or KPDL (AUTO) emulation.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Print

Quality > appears.

Print Quality >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until

>Resolution appears.

>Resolution Fast 1200 mode

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Resolution ? Fast 1200 mode

Select Fast 1200 mode, 300 dpi or 600 dpi using

the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

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e-MPS

NOTE

To use the e-MPS system, an optional hard disk must be installed in the printer. For details, see Chapter 6 Option Units.

e-MPS

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 Microdrive. Since copies of the document are printed using the stored data, printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.

Job Retention

Job Retention has four modes as summarized below. These modes are selected when you choose on the printer driver through the application software:

Quick Copy Proof-and-Hold

Primary function To later print

additional copies

Start storing by Printer driver Printer driver On terminating

print setting from application software

Retrieved by Operator panel Operator panel Default number of

copies printed at retrieval

Maximum number of jobs stored*

PIN security No No Data after printing Stored Stored Data at power off Deleted Deleted

Prints simultaneously

Same as storing (can be changed)

32, expandable to 5032, expandable to

To proof the first copy before printing multiple copies

Prints one copy simultaneously

One less (can be changed)

Retrieved by Operator panel Operator panel Default number of

copies printed at retrieval

Maximum number of jobs stored*

PIN security Yes Yes (if necessary) Data after printing Deleted Stored Data at power off Deleted Stored

*Jobs in excess will cause the earlier ones to be deleted.

Same as storing (can be changed)

Depends on the hard disk capacity (Private jobs are deleted automatically once it is retrieved.)

One

Depends on the hard disk capacity

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 operator panel, or the KM-NET Job Manager utility (in the CD-ROM).

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 mailbox on the printer driver when printing.

Up to 255 virtual mailboxes can be used and the number of jobs stored in each box is not limited. You can store as many jobs as the hard disk can hold.

NOTE

To retrieve the stored job for printing, see Printing Data

Stored in Virtual Mailbox (VMB) on page 1-39.

Private Print Stored Job

Primary function To hold the

document in printer to prevent unauthorized

access Start storing by Printer driver Printer driver On terminating

print setting from application software

Does not print Does not print

To electronically store documents such as fax cover pages

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Using Quick Copy

This mode enables you to print the requested number of copies of a job, simultaneously storing the job on the hard disk. When additional copies are required, you can reprint the required number of copies from the printer operator panel. To print a job as a quick copy job, see

ation Guide

The default number of print jobs that can be stored on the hard disk is 32. This value can be increased to up to 50 from the e-MPS Configuration menu. For details, see

Maximum Number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold Jobs on page 1-40

est job will be overwritten by the new one. When the printer is turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted.

Printing Additional Copies Using Quick Copy

To print additional copies of a job stored in the printer:

1 2

. When the number of jobs reaches the limit, the old-

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears.

KX Printer Drivers Oper-

Changing the

>Arlen ?Report

Press the or key to scroll to the desired job ti-

tle.

Press the ENTER key. The number of copies to be

printed can be set. To increase the copy count, press the key; to decrease the copy count, press the key.

>Report Copies 001

Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The

printer prints the specified number of copies for the job.

Deleting a Quick Copy Job

All quick copy jobs are automatically deleted when the printer is turned off. If you desire to explicitly delete a stored quick copy job, proceed as follows:

e-MPS >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Quick

Copy appears followed by the user name (Harold, in this example). The user name is assigned at printing using the printer driver.

>Quick Copy Harold

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears before the user name.

>Quick Copy ?Harold

Press the or key to display the desired user

name, Arlen, in this example.

Follow steps 1 through 8 in the above section to let

the title of the job to be deleted displayed.

When the title of the job to be deleted is displayed,

e.g. Report, below, press the ENTER key. The cursor below the copy count starts to blink.

>Report Copies 001

Press the key repeatedly until Delete appears

below the title.

>Report Delete

Press the ENTER key . The stored quick copy job is de-

leted.

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>Quick Copy ?Arlen

Press the ENTER key. The job name entered in the printer driver (Report, in this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?) before the letters.

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Using Proof-and-Hold

When you print multiple copies, this mode first prints one copy so that you can proof it before con tinuing to print t he remaining copies. Since you can proof the printouts before printing the remaining copies, wastage of paper can be reduced.

The printer prints one copy and, at the same time, saves the print job on the hard disk. Y ou can also change the number of copies when resuming printing from the operator panel.

When the printer is turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted.

Printing Remaining Copies of a Proof-and-Hold Job

Printing a Proof-and-Hold job on the operator panel is similar to printing a quick copy job. T o print remaining copies of a job held in the printer:

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap-

pears.

e-MPS >

Press the or key to scroll to the desired job ti-

tle.

Press the ENTER key. The number of copies to be

printed can be set. To increase the copy count, press the key; to decrease the copy count, press the key.

>Report Copies 001

Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The

printer prints the specified number of copies for the job.

Using Private Print/Job Retention

In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed until you release the job from the operator panel. At sending the job from the application software, you can specify a 4-digit access code in the printer driver. The job is released for printing by entering the access code on the operator panel. Thus, this function ensures confidentiality of the print job.

When the printer is turned off, all the print jobs will be deleted.

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Quick

Copy appears followed by the user name (Harold, in this example). The user name is assigned at printing using the printer driver.

>Quick Copy Harold

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears before the user name.

>Quick Copy ?Harold

Press the or key to display the desired user

name, Arlen, in this example.

>Quick Copy ?Arlen

Press the ENTER key. The job name entered in the

printer driver (Report, in this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?) before the letters.

>Arlen

In the job retention mode, access codes are not mandatory, but can be set on the printer driver if printing with the PIN security is required. Then, the access code must be entered on the operator panel to print a stored job. Print data will be stored in the hard disk after printing. See

Guide

for the driver settings.

Releasing a Private/Stored Job

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap-

pears.

e-MPS >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Private/

Stored appears. The name entered in the printer driver (Harold, in this example) also appears.

>Private/Stored Harold

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears before the user name.

Printer Drivers

?Report

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>Private/Stored ?Harold

Press the or key to display the desired user

name (Arlen, in this example).

>Private/Stored ?Arlen

Press the ENTER key. The user name and the job

name (Agenda, in this example) entered in the printer driver appear with a blinking question mark (?).

>Arlen ?Agenda

Press the or key to display the desired job title.

Press the ENTER key. The ID input line appears.

Enter the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key. To enter the ID, press the or key to move the cursor to the number to be changed and then enter the correct number by pressing the or key.

In printing a stored job, the access code must be entered in this step only when it has been set on the printer driver.

>Agenda

>Agenda Copies 001

Press the key repeatedly until Delete appears

for the number of copies.

>Agenda Delete

Press the ENTER key. The private/stored job is delet-

ed from the hard disk.

Printing a Code Job

KM-NET Job Manager

Install the KM-NET Job Manager softwar e from the

Mita Digital Library

do this, from the CD-ROM Main Menu, select Printer Utilities > Install KM-NET Job Manager.

Browse through Windows Start > Programs >

KYOCERA MITA > KM-Net > Job Manager.

Click the Add printer icon (below). Select the Local

or Network port.

NOTE

If you use the local parallel port to connect to the printer, make sure that the printer driver is set to print to a local port. T o check this out, click the Details tab of the printer Properties, and note the Print to the following port setting.

CD-ROM supplied with the printer. To

Kyocera

ID 0000

You can set the number of copies to be printed. To in-

crease the copy count, press the key; to decrease the copy count, press the key.

>Agenda Copies 001

Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The

printer prints the specified number of copies for the job.

Deleting a Private/Stored Job

Follow steps 1 through 8 in the above section.

When the title of the job to be printed is displayed

(Agenda, in this example), press the ENTER key. Enter the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key.

Add printer icon

Follow the wizard until the Select printer dialog box

is reached. When the printer is found in the Printer List, click (highlight) it, then Finish.

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Double click Model Name on the list. The jobs cur-

rently stored in the printer are shown. To print the job, right click Job name and then click Print on the drop down list that appears.

It is possible to select more than one job at a time by right clicking a job one by one while pressing the Shift key on the computer keyboard.

The job remains intact even after printing. To permanently delete the job in the hard disk, right click the job name on Job Manager, then click Delete on the drop down list that ap- pears.

Printing a List of Code Jobs

If you select permanent job storage on the printer driver, you can have a list of code jobs printed using the operator panel.

Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a

Code Job list as shown below.

PERMANENT CODE JOB LIST

Using Virtual Mailbox (VMB)

You can store a job in the virtual mailbox. Specify the virtual mailbox as destination through the printer driver. You can print the stored jobs from the operator panel.

Jobs stored in the virtual mailbox are deleted when printing is completed.

Printing Data Stored in Virtual Mailbox (VMB)

To retrieve and print the jobs posted in the virtual mailbox, proceed as follows.

Press the MENU key.

A sample Code Job List is shown below.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap-

pears.

e-MPS >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >List of

Code JOB appears.

>List of Code JOB

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap-

pears.

e-MPS >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Print VMB

Data appears. The virtual mailbox number will also appear.

>Print VMB Data Tray001:

If you have named the virtual mailbox with an alias on the printer driver, the alias (Richard, in this example) will follow the number:

>Print VMB Data

>List of Code JOB ?

Tray001:Richard

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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Print VMB Data Tray001?

Press the ENTER key. The document in the mailbox

is printed and automatically deleted from the mailbox after printing is completed.

Printing a List of VMBs

A Virtual Mailbox list includes the jobs currently stored in the mailboxes.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap-

pears.

e-MPS >

Changing the e-MPS Configuration

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 hard disk. Otherwise, you may only be able to accommodate print jobs of a smaller amount of print jobs than specified.

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 the MENU key.

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >List of

VMB appears.

>List of VMB

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>List of VMB ?

Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a list

of jobs currently posted in the virtual mailboxes as shown below. The mailbox (tray) with document(s) stored is marked with

VIRTUAL MAIL BOX LIST

 in the list.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap-

pears.

e-MPS >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >e-MPS

Configuration > appears.

>e-MPS > Configuration

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Quick

Copy appears.

>>Quick Copy 32

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Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.

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Press the or key to increase or decrease the val-

ue at the blinking cursor. The value can be set between 0 and 50. Use the and keys to move the cursor right and left.

When the desired maximum number of jobs is set,

press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs

This changes the hard disk space that holds temporary code jobs. The default size is about 1/6 of the total hard disk space. For example, the default size is 50 MB for 340 MB hard disk and 150 MB for 1 GB hard disk. The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap-

pears.

e-MPS >

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs

This changes the hard disk space that holds perman ent code jobs. The default size is about 1/6 of the total hard disk space. For example, the default size is 50 MB for 340 MB hard disk and 150 MB for 1 GB hard disk. The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key and select e-MPS >.

e-MPS >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >e-MPS

Configuration > appears.

>e-MPS > Configuration

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >>Temp.

Code JOB Size appears.

>>Temp. Code JOB Size 0150MB

To change the maximum disk space, press the

ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.

>>Temp. Code JOB Size 0150

Press the or key to increase or decrease, re-

spectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Use the

and keys to move the cursor right and left. Y ou can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes).

Press the or key repeatedly until >e-MPS

Configuration > appears.

>e-MPS > Configuration

Press the key.

Press the or key and select >>Perm. Code

JOB Size.

>>Perm. Code JOB Size 0150MB

Press the ENTER key, the message display shows a

blinking cursor (_).

>>Perm. Code JOB Size 0150

Press the or key to increase or decrease, re-

spectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Use the

and keys to move the cursor right and left. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes).

Press the ENTER key.

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Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMBs)

This changes the hard disk space for virtual mailboxes. The default size is about 1/6 of the total hard disk space. For example, the default size is 50 MB for 340 MB hard disk and 150 MB for 1 GB hard disk. The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key until e-MPS > appears.

e-MPS >

Press the key.

Press the or key and select >e-MPS

Configuration >.

>e-MPS > Configuration

Press the key.

Press the or key and select >>VMB Size.

>>VMB Size 0150MB

To change the maximum size, press the ENTER key.

The message display shows a blinking cursor (_).

>>VMB Size 0150

Press the or key to increase or decrease, re-

spectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Use the

and keys to move the cursor right and left. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes).

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When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key to exit the menu selection.

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Interfaces

The printer is equipped with both a parallel and USB interfaces. Option serial interface board kit and network interface card can also be installed. Various printing environment parameters such as the default emulat ion ca n 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 which interface data will be received from. The printer automatically selects an interface data to be received.

Changing Parallel Interface Modes

The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/high-speed mode. Normally, this interface is used under the default setting Auto. For details, see

Computer Interface

set the printer or turn the power off at least once. The new setting will be enabled thereafter.

. After setting the interface, be sure to re-

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Press the or key to display the desired mode.

The display changes as shown below. Press the ENTER key.

Auto (default) Normal High speed Nibble (high)

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Changing Serial Interface Parameters

NOTE

This section applies to the printers having the option serial interface board kit (IB-11) installed.

The baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol for the serial interface can be set as follows:

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Interface

> appears. One of the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current interface.

Parallel (default) USB Serial (when a serial interface board kit is

installed)

Option (only when an optional network interface

card is installed)

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

Interface > ? Parallel

If Parallel is not displayed, press the or key repeatedly until Parallel appears.

Press the ENTER key again.

Press the key. The message display changes to

the communication mode menu.

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Parallel I/F

Press the or key repeatedly until Interface

> appears. One of the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current interface.

Parallel (default) USB Serial Option (when a network interface card is installed)

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

If you want to abandon the interface selection procedure, press the CANCEL key. The interface remains unchanged.

Press the or key repeatedly until Serial ap-

pears.

Press the ENTER key again.

Press the key. Each time the or key is

pressed, the setting item and current setting change as shown on the next page.

(when a serial interface board kit is installed)

Interface ? Parallel

Interface ? Serial

? Auto

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>Baud Rate 9600

>Data Bits 8

Definable baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600,

Definable data bits: 7, 8 (default)

Changing Option Network Interface Parameters

To make your printer support TCP/IP, Netware, and EtherTalk ne tworks, you will nee d to install the option network interface card in the option interface slot of the printer and make the proper settings as explained in this section.

Using the operator panel, you can:

>Stop Bits 1

>Parity None

>Protocol DTR(pos.)&XON

Display the setting item to be changed and press the

ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

The following example explains how to change the baud rate. The settings for other items can be changed in a similar manner.

>Baud Rate ? 9600

Press the or key to display the desired setting.

The setting changes as shown below.

Definable stop bits: 1 (default), 2

Definable parity: None (default), Odd, Even,

Ignore

Definable protocol:

DTR(pos.)&XON (default), DTP(positive), DTR (negative), XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK

• Activate or deactivate TCP/IP, NetWare, and EtherTalk

• Activate or deactivate DHCP

• Enter IP address, subnet mask address, and default gateway address

To confirm or change network card parameters, proceed as follows:

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Interface

> appears. One of the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current interface.

Parallel (default) USB Serial (when a serial interface board kit is installed) Option (when a network interface card is installed)

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

Interface ? Parallel

The baud rate can be selected from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200.

NOTE

Some computers may not be compatible with a baud rate of 115200 bps. If you set the baud rate to 115200 and communication problems occur, lower the baud rate.

Display the desired baud rate and press the ENTER

key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Press the or key repeatedly until Option ap-

pears.

Interface ? Option

Press the ENTER key again.

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Press the key. Each time the or key is

pressed, the display changes as shown below. .

Range

>NetWare > On

>TCP/IP > On

>EtherTalk Off

>Opt. StatusPage Off

Set this item to On when you connect to a network using NetWare. In the submenu (>), frame mode can be selected from Auto,

Ethernet II , 802.2, and

802.3 SNAP

Set this item to On when you connect to a Windows network using TCP/IP. The sub-menu (>) has items including DHCP , IP address, subnet mask address, and gateway address. For details on IP address, see the following step 8 and subsequent steps.

EtherTalk must be activated (On) for AppleTalk networking with Macintosh

When the item is set to On, the printer also prints out a network status page when it prints the printer status page. See

the Option Network Status Page on page 1-12

Printing

Press the key. Each time the or key is

pressed, the item changes as shown below.

>>DHCP Off

>>IP Address

000.000.000.000

>>Subnet Mask

000.000.000.000

>>Gateway

000.000.000.000

Display the item to be set and press the ENTER key.

For DHCP, a question mark (?) appears. For IP Ad- dress, Subnet Mask, and Gateway, the cursor (

blinks.

For DHCP , select On or Off using the or key.

For IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway addresses, press the or key to change the number (000 to 255) where the cursor is blinking. You can use the and key to move the cursor right and left.

To obtain these addresses, consult your network

administrator.

Press the ENTER key.

)

The following example explains how to activate

TCP/IP protocol to connect the printer in the network. You can select Netware or EtherTalk in a similar manner.

>TCP/IP > On

If TCP/IP is currently Off is displayed, select On using the or key. Press the ENTER key again.

>TCP/IP ? On

>TCP/IP > On

Press the to

Ready.

MENU key. The message display returns

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Operating the Storage Device

The printer supports three types of storage device; memory card, option hard disk, and RAM disk. The memory card and option hard disk are installed into the dedicated slots of the printer. The RAM disk is an allocated part of the printer’s memory.

The basic operations of each storage device are the same. This section mainly explains the operation of the memory card.

Using the Memory Card

Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the

reading of data from the memory card starts. When completed, Processing disappears.

>Read Fonts Processing

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Reading Data

Data stored on a memory card can be read. T o read data on a memory card, proceed as follows.

The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card. By inserting a memory card into the printer, the following operations become available.

•Reading Font Data

•Reading Data

•Writing Data

•Deleting Data

•Formatting Memory Card

•Printing a List of Data Names For details about the handling of the memory card, see

Memory Card on page 6-6

Reading Font Data

In case of a memory card if a memory with the font data card is already inserted into the slot when the printer is turned on, the fonts are automatically read into the printer. T o read fonts into the printer from a memory card, proceed as follows.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Memory

Card > appears.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Memory

Card > appears.

Memory Card >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Read Data

appears. The data name also appears. These are the partition names the printer automatically assigns.

>Read Data DataS001

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears before the data name.

>Read Data

3 4

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Memory Card >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Read

Fonts appears.

>Read Fonts

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>Read Fonts ?

?DataS001

Press the or key to display the desired data

name.

Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the

reading of data from the memory card starts.

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Writing Data

Data can be written to a memory card until no space is left for storing. When writing to a memory card, a name is assigned to the file automatically . Y ou can use the procedure explained in the section

page 1-48

To write data to a memory card, proceed as follows.

NOTE

First check that the memory card is properly formatted. Otherwise, the >Write Data message to be explained below will not be shown on the message display. If the memory card inserted in the memory card slot is not formatted, the >Format will automatically appear on the message display. Format the memory card. See

Memory Card on page 1-48

1 2

Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) on

to print a list of data names for confirmation.

Formatting a

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Memory

Card > appears.

Memory Card >

The file is written onto the memory card given a destination name (also referred to as a partition name) which the printer automatically assigns one after another as follows: DataS001 (first data), DataS002 (second data), DataS003 (third data)...

WRITE INFORMATION

Partition Type: Type of data written

(currently only type 2 is supported).

Partition Name: The destination name of data

written to the card.

Write Partition Length: The size of the written data on

the memory card.

Others: Error information.

When the memory card write information page is printed, the message display returns to Ready.

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Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Write

Data appears.

>Write Data

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>Write Data ?

Press the ENTER key. Processing appears, then

Waiting.

In this state, send the file from the computer to the

printer.

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.

If the writing is not completed successfully, an error code appears on the message display. For details, see

Error Messages on page 4-6

the GO key. The message display returns to Ready.

Repeat above steps until you have transferred all data

(files) that you want to write to the memory card. Each time you finish writing data, a memory card write information page is printed from the printer showing the information explained in step 8 above, but pertaining only to the data just written. To see all data contained in the memory card at once, print a list of data names as explained. See

Data Names (Partitions) on page 1-48

. If this happens, press

Printing a List of

Deleting Data

It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a memory card one by one.

T o delete data from a memory card, proceed as follows. Check that the memory card contains da ta. Otherwise, the >Delete Data menu will not appear on the message display.

Press the MENU key.

Check that the message display has changed to

Waiting, then press the GO key . This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the printer to automatically print out a memory card write information page as shown below .

Press the or key repeatedly until Memory

Card > appears.

Memory Card >

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Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Delete

Data appears. The data name also appears.

>Delete Data

>Format ?

Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and for-

matting of the memory card starts.

DataS001

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears before the data name.

>Delete Data ?DataS001

Press the or key to display the desired data

name.

Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the

data is deleted from the memory card. The message display returns to Ready.

Formatting a Memory Card

A new memory card must be formatted before it can be used in the printer. Formatting allows data to be written to the memory card.

NOTE

• Formatting will destroy any existing data on a storage device including a used memory card.

• Formatting of the memory card must be executed from the printer.

When the formatting is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a format information page, which allows you to check the memory card for proper formatting.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Format information page includes the following items:

Capacity: The total size of the memory card. Used Space: The size the printer uses for its

system.

Free Space: The size remaining in the memory

card for storing data.

When the memory card format information is printed, the message display returns to Ready.

To format a memory card, proceed as follows. When a new memory card is inserted in the printer’s slot, Format error Memory card will appear on the message display.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Memory

Card > appears.

Memory Card >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Format ap-

pears.

>Format

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions)

The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored in a memory card for reference. (Printing a list is also available for a font card.)

T o print a list of data names for the memory card, proceed as follows.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Memory

Card > appears.

Memory Card >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >List of

Partitions appears.

>List of Partitions

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Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

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Using the Option Hard Disk

Installing the option hard disk into the printer allows you to perform the following operations on the hard disk.

Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the

printing of the list starts.

PARTITION LIST

Device Information

Partition Information

The printout (example above) includes the following information:

Device Name/ Number: MEMORY CARD/A is indicated for

the memory card.

Capacity: The total capacity of the memory

card in bytes.

Used Space: The total size of the data stored in

the memory card in bytes.

Free Space: The size of the capacity remaining

in the memory card for storing further data, including the amount of memory that the printer uses for its system.

Partition Name: The name of the written data

assigned automatically by the printer.

Partition Size: The size of the written data in

bytes.

Partition Type: The type of the written data i.e.,

whether it is host data (Data) or font data (Font).

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•Reading data

•Writing data

•Deleting data

•Formatting hard disk

•Printing a list of data names (partitions)

When an option hard disk is inserted into the printer for the first time, it must be formatted before use. If the option hard disk is not formatted, the >Format menu will automatically appear on the message display.

The operations of the option hard disk are the same as those of the memory card. See the relevant sections in

Memory Card on page 1-46

The formatted hard disk is automatically assigned a data name including the leter “H” such as DataH001 (instead of DataS001).

Using the

When the list of file names (partition list) for the memory card is printed, the message display returns to Ready.

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Using the RAM Disk

The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer memory that can temporarily store print jobs. The RAM disk can be used only for electronic sorting. 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 hard disk except that the data is effective only during the printer is powered up. By default, the RAM disk is not activated (Off).

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 minus 9 MB For example, if the total memory installed in your printer is

16 MB (factory setting), you can set 7 MB of RAM disk. If you attempt to set the RAM disk size beyond this restriction, the printer automatically round it down so that the size is always 9 MB less than the total print er memory. Once the RAM disk size is set, the printer must be reset.

T o 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 descriped 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)

The operations of the RAM disk are the same as those of the memory card. See the relevant sections in

Card on page 1-46

NOTE

• The RAM disk can not be used when an option hard disk is installed.

• The RAM disk stores data only temporarily . When the prin ter 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.

To confirm the RAM disk size or activate the RAM disk, proceed as follows:

Using the Memory

Setting the RAM Disk Size

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until RAM Disk

Mode appears.

RAM Disk Mode Off

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears. Press the or key to select On. Press the ENTER key.

RAM Disk Mode ? On

Press the key. Press the or key repeatedly

until >RAM Disk Size appears. The data size also appears.

>RAM Disk Size 0007 MByte

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.

Press the or key to display the desired size. Definable RAM disk size is 0001 to 1024.

>RAM Disk Size 0007

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

the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready. Then, turn off the printer and on again. The selected RAM disk size is activated after the printer is restarted.

MByte

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Press the ENTER key.

This section explains the following topics:

•Setting the Page Protect Mode

•Setting the Linefeed (LF) Action

•Setting the Carriage-Return (CR) Action

•Setting Wide A4

•Verifying the Total Printed Pages

•Resetting the Remaining Toner Counter

•Selecting the Message Language

•Setting the Automatic Form Feed Timeout

•Turning the Off the Sleep Timer

•Setting the Sleep Timer

•Resetting the Printer

•Resource Protection

•Setting the Alarm (Buzzer)

•Setting the Auto Continue

•Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time

Setting the Page Protect Mode

Although Auto is the default setting and this menu does not usually appear, Page Protect will be forcibly set to On if a Print overrun Press GO error occurs due to insufficient printer memory. Be sure to return this setting to Auto in order to maintain high printer memory efficiency. This can be done as follows.

Press the MENU key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Setting the Linefeed (LF) Action

This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (character code 0AH).

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >

appears.

Page Set >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >LF Action

appears.

>LF Action LF only

Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >

appears.

Page Set >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Page

Protect appears.

>Page Protect On

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Page Protect ? On

Press the or key repeatedly until Auto ap-

pears.

>Page Protect

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>LF Action ? LF only

Press the or key repeatedly until desired line-

feed action appears.

LF only A linefeed is performed. (default) CR and LF A linefeed and carriage return are

performed.

Ignore LF The linefeed is ignored.

When the desired action is displayed, press the

ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Setting the Carriage-Return (CR) Action

This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriage-return code (character code 0DH).

Press the MENU key.

? Auto

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Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >

appears.

>Wide A4

Page Set >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >CR Action

appears.

>CR Action CR only

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>CR Action ? CR only

Press the or key repeatedly until desired car-

riage-return action appears.

CR only A carriage-return is perf ormed .

(default)

CR and LF A carriage-return and linefeed are

performed.

Ignore CR The carriage-return code is ignored.

Off

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Wide A4 ? Off

Select On or Off using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Verifying the Total Printed Pages

You can display the total number of pages pri nted by your printer for confirmation whenever necessary. The total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page. Moreover , for proper maintenance scheduling, it will be necessary to reset the toner counter using this menu each time a new toner container is installed.

This procedure only displays the total number of printed pages. The number cannot be changed.

When the desired action is displayed, press the

ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Setting Wide A4

Turning this On inc rea ses the maximum number of characters that can be printed in a line for an A4 page (78 characters at 10 pitch) and a Letter size page (80 characters at 10 pitch). This setting is effective only in the PCL 6 emulation.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >

appears.

Page Set >

Press the key.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Life

Counters > appears.

Life Counters >

Press the key.

Press the or key until >Total Print appears,

followed by the current total printed pages (0123456 in this example).

>Total Print 0123456

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Resetting the Toner Counter

If the toner container was replaced when Replace toner TK-400 was not displayed, reset the toner counter as follows

so that an accurate toner gaug e measurement is indicated on the status page. Note that if this operation is performed when the toner container is not replaced, the toner gauge measurement will not be indicated correctly.

Also see the when replacing the toner container.

1 2

3 4

Installation Guide

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Life

Counters > appears.

Life Counters >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >New Toner Installed appears.

supplied with the toner kit

Press the or key repeatedly until >MSG

Language appears. The default message language is English.

>MSG Language English

To change the language, press the ENTER key. A

blinking question mark (?) appears.

>MSG Language ? English

Press the key. The display cycles through the

available selections in the following order (the key cycles in the reverse order):

English Francais Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Espanol Portugues

>New Toner Installed

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>New Toner Installed ?

Press the ENTER key. The toner counter is reset.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Selecting the Message Language

You can select the language of the messages on the message display by following the procedure given below.

Press the MENU key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Setting the Automatic Form Feed Timeout

When the printer receives no data for a certain time, it times out and releases the current interface: it prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds out the page. You can adjust the time-out time as follows:

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Form Feed

Time Out appears. The default setting is 0 seconds.

>Form Feed Time Out 000sec.

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Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.

>Form Feed Time Out 000

Press the or key to increase or decrease the val-

ue of the figure where the cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The time can be set between 0 and 495 seconds, in 5-second increments. (The printer does not timeout with the value set to 0.) You can use the and keys to move the cursor right and left.

Display the desired time and press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

sec.

Turning Off the Sleep Timer

You can turn off the sleep timer function by following the procedure given below.

Select Off using the or key.

>>Sleep Mode ? Off

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

Setting the Sleep Timer

The printer has a sleep timer to conserve power when the printer is not printing, processing, or receiving data. Y ou can adjust the timer value, the length of time the printer waits before entering sleep mode in the absence of data.

NOTE

The default setting of the sleep mode is On (enabled).

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Sleep

Timer > appears.

>Sleep timer > 015 min.

Press the key and display >>Sleep Mode.

>>Sleep Mode On

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Sleep

Timer > appears. The default setting is 015 min.

>Sleep Timer > 015 min.

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _ ) ap-

pears.

>Sleep Timer > 015

Press the or key to increase or decrease the val-

ue of the figure where the cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The timer can be set between 5 and 240 min, in 5-minute increments. Y ou can use the and keys to move the cursor right and left.

min.

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>>Sleep Mode ? On

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Resetting the Printer

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Resource Protection

The procedure described below resets the printer’s temporary conditions, such as the current unit of measurement, page orientation, font, character code set, margin s , etc., set by commands to their default values.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Printer

Reset appears.

>Printer Reset

When you switch from the PCL 6 emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros are deleted. In either of the following two resource protection modes, resource protection preserves these PCL resources in memory so that they are available as intact when you change the emulation back to PCL 6.

You can select either of the following two resource protection modes to enable this function.

Permanent: Y ou can stor e such permanent PCL resources

as fonts, macros, and symbol sets in the printer’s memory when switching to another emulation.

Perm / Temp: Y ou can store both permanent and temporal

PCL resources in the printer’s memory when switching to another emulation.

NOTE

The extension memory should be installed in the printer in advance to set the resource protection. See Chapter 6 Option

Units.

Press the MENU key.

Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.

>Printer Reset ?

Press the ENTER key again. Self test appears

while the printer is resetting itself, then Please wait followed by Ready.

Self test

Please wait

Ready

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Resource

Prot. appears.

>Resource Prot. Off

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Resource Prot. ? Off

Press the or key to display the desired mode.

The display changes as shown below.

Off (default) Permanent Perm / Temp

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When the desired mode is displayed, press the

ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Setting the (Buzzer) Alarm

In addition to the message displayed when the paper supply is exhausted, or when paper jamming occurs, an audio warn ing is made to sound. This is useful, for example, when the printer is in a location some distance from the user.

The audio alarm is set to On (default).

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Setting the Auto Continue

If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs (Memory overflow Press GO, Print overrun Press

GO, KPDL error Press GO, File not found Press GO, RAM disk error Press GO, MemoryCard err Press GO,and Hard disk err Press GO), the next received

data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses. For example, if the printer is shared over a network as a network printer and one person causes one of the above errors, after the set period of time elapses, the data sent from the next person is printed. The default setting is On (Auto Continue disabled).

NOTE

For setting the auto continue recovery time, see the next section.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Buzzer ap-

pears.

>Buzzer On

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Buzzer ? On

Select On or Off using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to

Ready.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Auto

Continue Mode > appears.

>Auto Continue > Mode Off

Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)

appears.

>Auto Continue Mode ? Off

Select On or Off using the or key.

Press the ENTER key.

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Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time

Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time for Auto Continue.

Press the MENU key.

Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-

pears.

Others >

Press the key.

Press the or key repeatedly until >Auto

Continue Mode > appears.

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>Auto Continue > Mode On

Press the key and display >>Auto Continue

Timer.

Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.

>>Auto Continue Timer 030

Press the or key to increase or decrease the val-

ue of the figure where the cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The time must be set between 000 and 495 seconds, in 5-second increments. If set to 000, printing will be continued immediately without allowing any time interval. You can use the and

keys to move the cursor right and left.

Display the desired time and press the ENTER key.

Sec.

Press the MENU key . The message display returns to

Ready.

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Chapter 2 Paper Selection

This chapter explains the following topics:

•General Guidelines

•Special Paper

•Paper Type

General Guidelines

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

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 can result in paper jams, misfeeding, curling, poor print quality, and paper waste, and in extreme cases can damage the printer. The guidelines given below will increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, troublefree printing and reducing wear and tear on the printer.

Paper Specifications

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

Item Specification

Weight Cassette: 60 to 105 g/m

(16 to 28 lb/ream) MP tray: 60 to 200 g/m (16 to 53 lb/ream)

Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3

mils) Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2° Moisture content 4 to 6 % Direction of grain Long grain Pulp content 80 % or more

Selecting the Right Paper

Paper Availability

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

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

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

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

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

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

Condition of the Paper

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

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

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MP tray Size Cassette or MP tray Size

Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Ledger 1 1 × 17 inches Business 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Legal 8-1/2 × 14 inches Commercial #9 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches Letter 8-1/2 × 11 inches Commercial #6-3/4 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches Executive 7-1/4× 10-1/2 inches ISO DL 110 × 220 mm Folio 210 × 330 mm ISO C5 162 × 229 mm ISO A3 297 × 420 mm ISO A6 105 × 148 mm ISO A4 210 × 297 mm JIS B6 128 × 182 mm ISO A5 148 × 210 mm ISO B5 176 × 250 mm JIS B5 182 × 257 mm Statement 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches JIS B4 257 × 364 mm Hagaki 100 × 148 mm ISO C4 229 × 324 mm Oufuku Hagaki 148 × 200 mm Oficio II 8-1/2 × 13 inches Y oukei 2 114 × 162 mm 8K 273 × 394 mm Y oukei 4 105 × 235 mm 16K 197 × 273 mm

Custom

for paper cassette

148 × 210 mm (5-13/16 × 8-1/4 inches) to 297 × 432 mm (11-11/16 × 17 inches)

for MP tray

70 × 148 mm (2-3/4 × 5-13/16 inches) to 297 × 450 mm (11-11/16 × 17-3/4 inches)

Composition

Do not use paper that has been coated or surface-treated and contains plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing can ca use s uch paper to give off harmful fumes. Such paper may cause damage to the drum.

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

Basis Weight

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

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

Paper Size

Cassettes and an MP tray are available for the paper sizes

weight is 60 to 105 g/m

g/m

for the MP tray.

for the paper cassette, and 60 to 200

listed in the table above. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°.

Smoothness

The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause v o ids in th e pr in ted output. Paper that is too smooth, however, can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.)

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Paper Weight Equivalence Table

The paper weight is listed with expression in U.S. bond weight (lb) and European metric (g/m²). The shaded point indicates the standard weight.

U. S. Bond Weight (lb) Europe Metric W eight (g/m²)

16 60 17 64 20 75 21 80 22 81 24 90 27 100 28 105 32 120 34 128 36 135 39 148 42 157 43 163 47 176 53 199

Thickness (Caliper)

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

0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).

Moisture Content

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

•Store paper in a cool, dry location.

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

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

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

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

Paper Grain

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

Other Paper Properties Porosity: Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is,

how openly or compactly the fibers are bonded.

Stiffness: Limp paper can buckle inside the printer, while paper that is too stiff may bind. Either way the result is a paper jam.

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

NOTE

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

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

Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance.

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

Wavy or tight edges can cause misfeeding and alignment anomalies. The moisture content of the paper should be 4 to 6%. To ensure the proper moisture content, it is important to store the paper in a controlled environment. Some tips on moisture control are:

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

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

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Processing: It is recommended that you do not use processed

paper such as follows even if they satisfy basic paper specifications.

•Shiny paper

•Paper with watermarks

•Surface printed paper

•Perforated paper

•Paper with holes

Special Paper

This section explains printing on special paper. The page printer can use the following types of special paper. In this case, set the media type according to the table below.

Paper type to be used Media type to be selected

Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m Thick paper (90 to 200 g/m Colored paper Color Recycled paper Recycle

)Thin

)Thick

Transparency (Overhead Projection Film)

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

Item Specification

Tolerance of heat Must tolerate at least 190 °C

(374 °F)

Thickness 0.100 to 0.110 mm

(3.9 to 4.3 mils) Material Polyester Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) Squareness of corners 90° ± 0.2°

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

Overhead projector transparencies

Postcards Cardstock Envelopes Envelope Label Labels

When using the above types of paper, be sure to use products that are specified for use with photocopiers and/or page printers. Feed paper other than colored paper or pre-printed paper from the MP (multi-purpose) tray. Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fusing type). Label paper and envelopes should not be placed in the cassette.

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, etc., given off in printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.

NOTE

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

Transparency

Specifications for each type of special paper are given below.

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Adhesive-Backed Labels

The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer.

Label paper must be manually fed.

Label paper has a structure comprised of three layers, as shown in the figure below. The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier sheet (also called the linear or backing sheet) holds the labels until use. Due to the complexity of its composition, adhesive-backed label paper is particularly likely to give trouble in printing.

Top sheet (White bond paper)

Adhesive Carrier sheet

Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are apt to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems.

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.

Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sh eet from the carrier sheet until after printing is finished.

Acceptable

Top

sheet

Carrier

sheet

Unacceptable

The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.

Item Specification

Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m

(12 to 20 lb/ream)

(28 to 40 lb/ream)

Thickness of top sheet 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2

mils)

Composite thickness 0.1 15 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7

mils)

Moisture content 4 to 6 % (composite)

Envelopes

The printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis weight of 70 to 100 g/m

(19 to 27 lb/ream). Envelopes must be manually fed. An envelope is a more complex object than a single sheet of paper. For this reason, it may not be possible to obtain consistent print quality over the entire envelope surface.

Many envelopes have a diagonal grain orientation (See

Grain on page 2-3

). This orientation is more likely to wrinkle

Paper

and crease on its way through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes for use with the printer, test a sample to verify the envelope’s suitability.

Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.

Avoid long printing runs consisting of envelopes only. Extensive envelope printing can ca us e prema tu re printer wear.

NOTE

To avoid jamming due to curled envelopes, do not leave more than approximately 10 printed envelopes stacked in the paper trays during multiple envelope printing.

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Colored Paper

Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, listed 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 have a bond paper base and meet the specifications listed in the table on ink must be able 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 (see except whiteness.

NOTE

Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that the print quality is satisfactory.

Paper Specifications on page 2-1

page 2-2

. The preprinted

Paper Specifications on page 2-1

. In

)

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 operator 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. See

page 1-19

The following types of paper can be set.

Media Type

Paper

Source

Tray

Customizing the Paper Type on

Duplex

Paper

Cas-

sette

Paper

Weight

Path

(MP tray

available

only in Cas-

sette mode)

Plain Yes Yes Normal Yes

Transparency

Preprinted Yes Yes Normal Yes Labels Yes No Normal No Bond Yes Yes Normal Yes Recycled Yes Yes Normal Yes Vellum Yes No Light

Rough Yes Yes Normal Yes Letterhead Yes Yes Normal Yes Color Yes Yes Normal Yes Prepunched Yes Yes Normal Yes Envelope Yes No Heavy

Cardstock Yes No Heavy

Yes No Extra

Heavy

(Thin)

(Thick)

2-6

Thick Yes No Heavy

(Thick)

Custom 1 (to 8)

Yes: Can be stored No: Cannot be stored

This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up

to eight types of user settings may be defined. For details, see

Customizing the Paper Type on page 1-19

Yes Yes Normal Yes

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This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean the internal parts of the printer. When you replace the toner container, make sure to clean the internal parts of the printer.

Toner Container Replacement

The toner container in the printer should be replaced as soon as the message display shows Toner low or soon after. If you continue to use the printer, eventually the toner supply will be exhausted at which point the printer will stop printing and the Replace toner message will be shown instructing you to install a new toner kit.

Toner Container Replacement Interval

Assuming paper of A4 size, an average toner coverage of approximately 5 % and EcoPrint mode turned off, the toner container will need replacing approximately once every 10,000 pages.*

*For a new printer with a toner kit installed for the first

time, the number of copies that can be printed will be approximately 5,000 pages.

Replacing the Toner Container

Replace the toner container using the following procedures.

Open the printer’s top cover all the way.

Toner Kit Contents:

•Toner container

•Wiper cloth

•Cap (for disposal of the used toner container)

•Plastic bag (for disposal of the used toner container)

•Installation Guide

NOTE

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

• Be sure to clean the inside of the printer as described later when replacing the toner container.

• Use of original Kyocera Mita toner kits is highly recommended to prevent printer trouble and ensure the long life of the printer. Using toner kits other than the original ones may spoil the print quality and may void the printer’s warranty.

Pull the lock lever 1 (blue-colored) to the UNLOCK

(near) position until you hear a click, then pull the toner container’s lock lever 2 (blue-colored) to the direction of the arrow.

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Gently lift the toner container and remove it.

NOTE

Keep the removed toner container flat.

Put the supplied cap on the used toner container to

prevent toner spill.

Shake the new toner container as shown in the fig-

ure below ten times or more to ensure that the toner is evenly distributed inside.

Carefully remove the protective seal (orange-col-

ored) from the new toner container as shown below .

The cap should not be put on the new toner container.

Place the used toner container into the supplied

plastic bag, and seal it up before disposing.

Take a new toner container out of the toner kit.

Install the new toner container into the printer.

Push firmly on the top of the toner container at the positions marked PUSH HERE until you hear it click into place.

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Pull back the lock lever 1 to the LOCK position as

shown by the arrow to fix the toner container.

Close the top cover.

Reset the toner counter to keep the toner gauge dis-

play accurate. See

page 1-53

for details.

Resetting the Toner Counter on

Open the printer’s top cover and front cover all the

way.

Continue to cleaning the internal parts of the printer described below.

Cleaning

Clean the internal parts of the printer whenever you replace a toner container. To ensure the best printing quality, clean the internal parts periodically (once a month).

Cleaning the Internal Parts of the Printer

Take the following steps to clean the internal parts of the printer.

Lift the process unit together with the toner contain-

er out of the printer.

NOTE

• Place the process unit in a level location. Do not stand it.

• Do not touch the drum (green-colored) in the process unit or expose it to light. Return the process unit promptly when you have finished cleaning.

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Use the supplied wiper cloth to clean dust and dirt

away from the registration roller (metal).

NOTE

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

Clean the separator at the ba ck of the transfer roller

(black-colored) with the cleaning brush installed on the top of the transport unit as shown below.

Cleaning the Charger Wire

Take the following steps to clean the charger wire.

Clean the internal charger wire by sliding the charg-

er cleaner (green-colored) located on the top of the process unit to the right and left two or three times as shown in the figure. When you finish cleaning, make sure to place the charger cleaner back to the position marked with on the green label.

Clean the surface of the transfer roller (black-col-

ored) with the cleaning blush while manually rotating the transfer roller gear as shown below. After cleaning, put the cleaning brush back onto the top of the transport unit.

NOTE

When you finish cleaning, make sure to place the charger cleaner back to its home position (position marked with on the label). If the charger cleaner is not returned to its home position, a black band will appear along the length of printed pages.

After cleaning is done, put back the process unit

along the guides of the printer.

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Continue to cleaning the charger wire below.

Close the front cover and then the top cover. Now

cleaning is completed.

Reset the toner counter to keep the toner gauge dis-

play accurate. See

page 1-53

for details.

Resetting the Toner Counter on

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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

This chapter explains the following topics:

•General Guide

•Print Quality Problems

•Indicators and Messages

•Correcting a Paper Jam

General Guide

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

Symptom Check Items Corrective Action

The printer will not print from the computer.

Check the READY indicator.

Off Look through the items below and check anything that

seems appropriate.

Flashing An error has occurred. Check the message display , and

then take measures seeing

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Lit See the appropriate item below .

Check the ATTENTION indicator.

A maintenance message appears in the

message display . Print quality is not good. Paper is jammed. See Nothing lights on the

operator panel even when power is turned on and the fan makes no noise.

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

Check that the power cord is properly

plugged into the power outlet.

Check that the main switch is really in the ON ( ) position.

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

Try turning on the printer’s power again. Turn off the printer’s power and try turning on the

Flashing See Lit

See

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

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

Interface

printer’s power again.

Indicators and Messages on

Indicators on page 4-4.

Maintenance Messages on page 4-4.

Print Quality Problems on page 4-2

Correcting a Paper Jam on page 4-8

Appendix A Host Computer

Check program files and application

software.

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

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

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Print Quality Problems

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

Printed Results Corrective Action

All-black printout Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.

Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Clean the charger wire.

Open the printer top and front covers. Remove the process unit and clean the charger wire by moving the charger cleaner (green-colored) to the right and left two or three times. See

Cleaning on page 3-3

Black or white vertical streaks Check the operator panel.

If the Toner low TK-400 message is displayed and the ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See

Container Replacement on page 3-1

Clean the charger wire.

Open the printer top and front covers. Remove the process unit and clean the charger wire by moving the charger cleaner (green-colored) to the right and left two or three times. See

Check the charger cleaner position.

Open the printer top and front covers. Remove the process unit and check the charger cleaner (green-colored) is in the correct position.

Cleaning on page 3-3

See

Toner

Cleaning on page 3-3

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Printed Results Corrective Action

Faint or blurred printing Check the EcoPrint setting.

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

Check the operator panel.

• If the Toner low TK-400 message is displayed and the

ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See

Setting EcoPrint on page 1-33

• Make sure the paper type setting is correct. See

page 2-6

Clean the charger wire. Open the printer top and front covers. Remove the process unit and clean the charger wire by moving the charger cleaner (green-colored) to the right and left two or three times. See

Grey background Check the operator panel.

If the Toner low TK-400 message is displayed and the ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See

Container Replacement on page 3-1

Check the process unit installation.

Open the printer top and front covers. Check that the process unit is correctly installed.

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Paper Type on

Cleaning on page 3-3

Toner

Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Check the transfer roller (black-

colored).

Open the printer top and front covers. Remove the process unit and check the transfer roller. If the transfer roller is dirty with toner , try printing s everal pages.

Check the registration roller (metal).

Open the printer top and front covers. Remove the process unit and check the registration roller. If the registration roller is dirty with toner, wipe it away with the wiper cloth supplied with the toner kit.

Characters out of position Check the file or program.

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

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Indicators and Messages

The tables on the following pages indicate how to respond to problems indicated by the operator panel indicators and messages.

Indicators

Indicator Condition Description

Flashing An error occurs that you can clear by yourself. Lit The printer is on-line. The printer is ready to print. Off The printer is off-line. The printer stores but does not print received data. Also indicates when

printing is automatically stopped due to occurrence of an error . Flashing Data transfer is taking place. Lit Either data is being processed, or data is being written onto the option memory card or hard

disk. Flashing The printer needs maintenance attention or the printer is warming up (Please wait). Lit A problem or an error occurs that you can clear by yourself. (For example, a paper jam occurs.) Off Operations are normal.

Maintenance Messages

The following table lists maintenance messages that you can deal with by yourself. If Call service appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.

Message Corrective Action

Add paper (paper source) The paper has run out.

Supply paper according to the paper source displayed (paper cassette, MP tray , or optional paper feeder).

Messages indicating the printer status (Ready, Please wait, Processing* , Waiting, and FormFeed Time Out* ) are displayed alternately. * These messages will not appear when the number of copies is set to 2 or more.

Call service ####:0123456

Call service F###:

Call service person F0

Indicates a mechanical error.

#### represents a mechanical error code (#=0, 1, 2, ...). The total number of pages printed is also indicated, e.g. 0123456. Take down the error code, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and call a service. The printer does not operate when this message is displayed.

Indicates a controller error.

F### represents a controller error code (#=0, 1, 2, ...). Take down the error code, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and call a service. The printer does not operate when this message is displayed.

Indicates an error in data communications between the printer controller and the operator panel.

Turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and call a service. The printer does not operate when this message is displayed.

Cassette # not loaded

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The paper cassette # (#=1 to 5) is not installed correctly.

• Install the paper cassette properly that is displayed in “#”.

• Check the paper size dial of the paper cassette displayed in “#” is set in the correct position. Paper cassette numbers (“#”) are displayed only when option paper feeders are

installed.

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Message Corrective Action

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Check process unit

Close duplexer rear cover

Close top cover

Close rear cover

Face-down tray paper full

;Ò

Load Cassette 1(to 5) (paper size)/(paper type)*

*(paper size) and (paper type) are displayed flashing alternately.

;Ò

The process unit or toner container is not installed correctly.

Reinstall either of them correctly . See The printer does not operate when this message is displayed.

The rear cover of the option duplexer is open.

Close the rear cover .

The top or front cover of the printer is open.

Close the printer top or front cover.

The rear cover of the printer is open.

Close the printer rear cover .

The face-down tray has become full (approx. 250 pages).

Y ou must remove all printed pages from the face-down tray. Whe n the printer senses that the facedown tray is empty again, it will continue printing into the face-down tray.

There is data for printing that matches with a paper cassette setting (paper size, paper type), but there is no paper in the paper cassette.

Set paper into the paper source as displayed on the operator panel, and press the GO key to restart printing. However , the paper cassette numbers (2 to 5) are only displayed when there is an option paper feeder installed.

Or, if you want to print from a different paper source, press the or key to display Use alternative? and you can change the source for paper feeding.

After selecting a paper source and pressing the MENU key, Paper Handling > appears. By pressing the key , the paper type settings menu appears. After setting the correct paper type, press the ENTER key and printing starts.

Toner Container Replacement on page 3-1

Load MP tray

(paper size)/(paper type)*

*(paper size) and (paper type) are displayed flashing alternately.

Missing duplexer

Option interface Error ##

Paper jam ###############

Paper path error Any of the paper cassettes installed above the specified paper source is open.

There is no paper cassette set (paper size, paper type) that matches with the data for printing, so printing is done from the MP tray.

Set paper into the MP tray that matches the paper size and type shown on the display and press the GO key to restart printing.

Or, if you want to print from a different paper source, press the or key to display Use alternative? and you can change the source for paper feeding.

;Ò

The option duplexer is not Inst alled.

The option duplexer installed has been removed or installed incorrectly . Re-install the duplexer correctly .

A failure has occurred with the option network interface card.

Check the option network interface card installed in the printer .

A paper jam has occurred.

Open the printer’s cover(s) or the paper cassette(s) and correct the paper jam (or paper misfeeding in the paper cassette). The location of the paper jam is also indicated in place of the #’s. Online help messages which are useful for correcting the paper jam will be displayed by pressing

the key. (See

;Ò

Close the paper cassette.

;Ò

Correcting a Paper Jam on page 4-8

Replace toner TK-400

Toner low TK-400

: Alarm buzzer sounds when an error occurs. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm buzzer .

;Ò

The printer has stopped due to lack of toner.

Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. The printer does not operate when this message is displayed. See

;Ò

T oner is running low .

Replace the toner container using a new toner kit and upon completion of replacement, clean the internal parts of the printer . See

Toner Container Replacement on page 3-1

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Error Messages

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

Message Corrective Action

File not found Press GO

Format error

Memory card

Format error Hard disk

Hard disk err ## Press GO

Specified file does not exist in the hard disk, memory card, or RAM disk.

Check the file. If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset period of time. See

;Ò

Setting the Auto Continue on page 1-56

This message appears when the printer is in the ready state and the memory card is not formatted, and therefore cannot be read or written.

Format the memory card inserted in the printer. See

Initialization (formatting) of the hard disk is required.

Format the hard disk. See

Look at the error code given in place of ## and see the corresponding description given below.

01: Hard disk format error . T urn the printer off and then on again. If this error occurs even if

the power has been turned off and then on, reformat the hard disk.

02: The disk system is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the system and the

devices.

04: There is no available hard disk space. Delete unnecessary files, etc., to free up space. 05: The specified file does not exist in the hard disk. 06: There is no memory available to the hard disk system. Increase the available memory . 10: Formatting is not possible because host data is being spooled on the hard disk.Wait until

Ready appears on the message display , and then format.

85: VMB; Alias error (the alias setting was lost, or the VMB tray corresponding to the alias does

not exist). Set the alias again.

97: Code job; The number of permanent code jobs reached the limit value, and no more can be

saved. Either delete some unnecessary jobs, etc., or increase the limit.

99: A print job for the specified ID does not exist in the hard disk.

Using the Option Hard Disk on page 1-49

Formatting a Memory Card on page 1-48

I/F occupied This message is displayed when you attempt to use the printer’s operator panel to change the

environmental settings on the interface from which data are presently being received.

Upon completion of data reception, resume the menu selection on the operator panel.

ID error The ID entered for a private job or a stored job is not correct.

Check the ID that is set using the printer driver.

Insert the same memory card

KPDL error ## Press GO

Memory card err Insert again

:Alarm buzzer sounds when an error occurs. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm buzzer.

;Ò

You have inserted the wrong memory card when the Insert again message was displayed.

Remove the wrong memory card from the printer’s memory card slot and insert the corre ct memory card. The printer again reads it from the beginning of the data.

Current print processing cannot continue. T o print out an error report, display >Prin t KPDL Errs from the mode select menu, and select On. Press the GO key to resume printing. You can abandon printing by the CANCEL key.

If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset period of time.

Setting the Auto Continue on page 1-56

See

;Ò

The memory card is accidentally removed from the printer’s memory card slot during reading.

If you continue reading the memory card, insert the same memory card into the slot again. The printer again reads it from the beginning of the data.

Note: We recommend that you follow the reading procedure from the beginning to ensure

correct reading of the memory card.

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Message Corrective Action

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Memory overflow Press GO

MemoryCard err## Press GO

Print overrun Press GO

The total amount of data received by the printer exceeds the printer’s internal memory.

Check the memory on the status page and delete unnecessary macros and external fonts or expand printer memory . See the GO key to resume printing. Y ou can abandon printing by the CANCEL key .

If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset period of time.

Setting the Auto Continue on page 1-56

See

;Ò

This message appears when an error occurs during access to the memory card using the PRESCRIBE RWER command or from the printer’s operator p anel.

Look at the error code given in place of ## and see the corresponding description given below . 01: The memory card does not meet specifications. This memory card cannot be used by this

printer. Insert a memory card which can be used by this printer.

02: The memory card is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the memory card. 04: The capacity of the memory card is insufficient. Clean up files. 05: Specified file not on memory card. 06: No memory for use by memory card. Expand printer memory .

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The data transferred to the printer was too complex to print on a page. Press the GO key to resume printing. (The page may break in some pages.) Y ou can abandon printing by the CANCEL key . Check the memory on the status page and delete unnecessary macros and external fonts or expand printer memory . See

Note:After this message is displayed, page protect mode will be On. To main tain optimum use

of memory during printing, display >Page Protect from the operator panel, and reselect Auto. See Setting the Page Protect Mode on page 1-51.

Chapter 6 Option Units

for details about expansion memory . Press

for details about expansion memory .

If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset period of time.

Setting the Auto Continue on page 1-56

See

;Ò

RAM disk error ## Press GO

Virtual mailbox full

Warning image adapt

Warning Low memory

:Alarm buzzer sounds when an error occurs. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm buzzer .

;Ò

Look at the error code given in place of ## and see the corresponding description given below.

01: Format error. T ry turning the power off and on again. 02: RAM disk mode is Off. Turn RAM disk mode On. See

for details.

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

;Ò

The storage area for the VMB is full. Print out accumulated VMB data.

Printing job cannot be done in current resolution because there is not enough internal memory .

Try adding more memory or changing resolution. See expansion memory .

The printer’s internal memory is running low due to the number of font s and macros downloaded.

Print a status page to see how much user memory is left, and try deleting unnecessary fonts and macros or adding more memory . See

Chapter 6 Option Units

Setting the RAM Disk Size on page 1-

for details about

for details about expansion memory .

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Correcting a Paper Jam

The Paper jam message is displayed on the message display when paper becomes stuck in the paper transport system, the paper feed timing is incorrect, or paper fails to feed at all. The jam can be corrected by removing the paper.

The printer goes off-line when the Paper jam message is displayed.

When a paper jam occurs, a paper jam message and the paper jam location are indicated on the message display. Details of the messages and paper jam locations are as follows:

Paper jam message Paper jam location Description Reference Page

Paper jam MP Tray

Paper jam Printer

Paper jam Rear cover

Paper jam Duplexer

Paper jam Cassette 1(2,3,4,5)

When the jammed paper has been removed, open and close the printer’s top cover. Then the printer automatically warms up, goes on-line, and continues printing. Depending on the point at which the jam occurred, the printer may or may not print the jammed page.

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

If you cannot solve the problem by changing the paper, there may be a problem with the printer. Contact your service representative.

CAUTION

• Take care not to leave any small pieces of paper in the printer when removing paper jams as this may result in fire.

• The printer’s fuser unit is extremely hot. Take sufficient care when working in this area, as there is a danger of getting burned.

A Paper is jammed at the MP tray.

B Paper is jammed inside the printer.

C Paper is jammed in the rear cover section.

D Paper is jammed in the option duplexer. Duplexer DU-

E Paper is jammed at the paper cassette or option paper

feeder cassette.

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NOTE

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

Online help messages

With the online help message function, this printer can display the procedure to correct a paper jam on the message display. When a paper jam message is displayed, press the

key.

Pressing the key at the online help message display shows the next step; pressing the key shows the previous step. To exit the online help message display, press the key. The previously shown paper jam message appears.

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Jams in the Paper Cassette

The following procedures also applies to the optional paper feeder.

Pull out the paper cassette.

Jams inside the Printer

Paper is jammed inside the printer. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below.

NOTE

• The process unit contains such precise parts as a sensitive drum. Do not give it a shock or do not touch the green drum. Exposing the process unit to direct sunlight or strong light may result in print quality deterioration. When you finish removing jammed paper, promptly return the process unit into the printer.

• Keep the removed process unit level and do not stand it. Otherwise such process unit will deteriorate print quality.

Remove the jammed paper while taking care not to

tear it. If the paper has been torn, remove all the scraps from the inside the printer.

Close the paper cassette.

Open the printer’s top cover all the way.

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Pull open the front cover.

Lift the process unit together with the toner contain-

er out of the printer.

Return the feed cover to its original position.

Put back the process unit along the guides of the

printer.

Open the feed cover by grasping the green lever.

Remove the jammed paper at the roller. Take care

not to leave any small pieces of paper in the printer when removing paper jams as this may result in fire.

Close the front cover.

Close the top cover.

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Jams in the Rear Cover

Paper is jammed in the rear cover. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below.

Open the printer’s rear cover all the way.

Jams at the MP Tray

Paper is jammed at the MP tray. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below.

Remove the jammed paper.

Open the fuser cover as illustrated below. While

holding down the release lever (green-colored), remove the jammed paper as shown in the figure.

Close the rear cover.

Put all the paper out of the MP tray, align the edges

of the paper and reset the paper into the MP tray.

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Chapter 5 Fonts

This chapter explains the types of fonts you can use with the printer. A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several characteristics identify a font. These include the code set (for details on the code sets, see

PRESCRIBE Commands Technical Reference

style, stroke weight, and typeface family.

List of Fonts

This section contains a full list of the printer’s internal fonts. The printer has 80 PCL fonts, 1 bitmap font, and 136 PostScript Level 3 compatible fonts. You can print the font list from the printer by using the printer’s operator panel key. To print a list of fonts, see a hard disk.

Printing Lists of Fonts on page 1-13

on the supplied

. Font may be downloaded to the printer’s memory from an option memory card or

Kyocera Mita Digital Library

CD-ROM), spacing, pitch, height,

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PCL (Scalable and Bitmap) Fonts

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KPDL Fonts

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Chapter 6 Option Units

This chapter explains how to install each option unit. Also see the manuals of the respective option units.

Available Options

The printer has the following options available. For instructions on installing individual options, see the following section on

6-3

page

and documentation included with the option.

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PF-400 Paper Feeder

Holds up to 250 sheets of A3, B4, A4 (long-edge feed), A4R (short-edge feed), B5, A5, and OTHER (148 to 297 mm × 210 to 432 mm) size paper. Up to four paper feeders can be attached to the bottom of the printer.

DU-400 Duplexer

Enables duplex printing. This is installed at the rear of the printer.

Network Interface Card

Is used to communicate using the network protocols such as NetWare, TCP/IP or EtherTalk. This allows various types of computers (Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, etc.) to print via network. This is installed at the rear of the printer.

Hard Disk Unit

Enables such e-MPS functions as the electronic sorting and job retention functions. This is installed into the slot designed for it on the main circuit board of the printer. See your dealer for purchasing information regarding the ha rd disk units that are best suited for use with this printer.

Memory Card (CF)

This is a microchip card that may contain option fonts, macros, and forms. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot located on the rear of the printer. See your dealer for purchasing information regarding the memory cards that are best suited for use with this printer.

Expansion Memory DIMM

This is installed into the expansion memory slot located on the main circuit board of the printer. See your dealer for purchasing information of the DIMMs that are best suited for use with this printer.

When printing in the KPDL emulation, it is recommended that you install expansion memory of 16 MB or more (total printer memory 32 MB or more) for sufficient printer’s performance.

IB-11 Serial Interface Board

Connect to the computer’s serial printer port with a serial cable.

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Installing Option Units

Chapter 6 Option Units

Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord

and printer cable.

Expansion Memory

The printer is equipped with 16 MB memory as standard. By installing the expansion memory, you can increase RAM disk capacity and speed up the printing process of multiple copies using the electronic sorting function. Expanded printer memory also enables you to print more complex pages, download more fonts, and define more macros.

The main circuit board of the printer is equipped with a socket for memory expansion. Expansion memory is available in the form of DIMMs. By installing option expansion memory in the slot, you can expand the total of printer memory up to 144 MB (when 128 MB of expansion memory is installed).

Printer memory can be expanded up to 144 MB. See your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing information of the DIMMs that are best suited for use with this printer.

NOTE

• The expansion memory should be installed only by a Kyocera Mita authorized dealer or Kyocera Mita certified technician. Kyocera Mita shall not be liable for damage due to improper installation of the expansion memory.

• The following instructions are intended for the technician only.

Remove the screw from the printer’s right side cover

and pull the side cover.

Make sure that there is a dedicated socket on the main circuit board.

Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and DIMM

Static electricity could easily damage such semiconductor products as memory. Take these precautions when you handle the main circuit board and DIMM.

•Keep DIMM in an antistatic bag. Take it out only when you

install it.

•Before touching the main circuit board and DIMM, touch a

water pipe or other large metal object to discharge yourself of static electricity. While doing the work, it is recommended that you wear an antistatic wrist strap.

•Touch t he main circ uit boa rd and DIMM only at the edges.

YES

Installing DIMMs

The DIMM is installed in the socket of the main circuit board. Install the DIMM into the board as follows.

Remove the DIMM from its package.

Open the stoppers on both ends of the DIMM socket,

then insert the DIMM into the socket, so that the notches on the DIMM align with the corresponding protrusions in the socket.

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Close the stoppers of the DIMM socket to secure the

DIMM.

When you finish installing the DIMM, reinsert the

side cover into the printer by reversing the removal procedure.

Removing DIMMs

To remove a DIMM, carefully pull the end stoppers outwards, then pull the DIMM out of the socket.

Testing the Expansion Memory

After you finish installing DIMMs in the printer, test the printer to see if the installation was successful. To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows:

Make sure printer is turned off. Plug the power cord

into the printer and turn the printer on.

Press the MENU key on the operator panel.

Press the or key repeatedly until Print

Status Page appears.

Press the ENTER key twice.

If the installation was successful, the amount of

memory shown on the status page will correspond with the amount of expanded memory. (The factory installed memory size is 16 MB.)

Setting the Printer Driver

After you install the additional memory to the printer, follow the instructions below to set the printer driver so that the printer can use the memories efficiently.

Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings

then click Printers.

Right click the Kyocera Mita FS-6020 KX icon, and

click Properties.

The Properties dialog box will open. Click the Device Settings tab.

Enter the total memory size installed to the printer

(up to 144 MB) in the Memory box.

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PF-400 Paper Feeder

PF-400 Paper Feeder can be installed below the printer.

For details of installing the optional paper feeder in the printer, see the

PF-400 Operation Guide

DU-400 Duplexer

DU-400 Duplexer can be installed to rear of the printer.

Remove the screws from the printer’s option inter-

face slot cover to remove the cover.

Insert the network interface card and secure it with

the screws removed in step 2.

For details of installing the optional duplexer in the printer, see the

DU-400 Operation Guide

Network Interface Card

Option network interface card is installed in the option interface slot located at the rear of the printer. Take the following steps to install option network interface cards. And also see the documentation included with the option.

NOTE

• The network interface card should be installed only by a

Kyocera Mita authorized dealer or Kyocera Mita certified technician. Kyocera Mita shall not be liable for damage due to improper installation of the network interface card.

• The following instructions are intended for the technician only.

Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord

and printer cable.

Connect the network cable. Then, re-connect the

power cord to the outlet and the printer cable.

Turn on the printer and then set the network address

from the printer operator panel (for details about the modes, see

Parameters on page 1-44

Changing Option Network Interface

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Hard Disk

Insert the hard disk into its slot on the main circuit board of the printer. If a hard disk unit is installed in the printer, received data can be rasterized and stored on this hard disk. This enables high-speed printing of multiple copies using an electric sort function. Also, you can use the e-MPS functions. For details, see

For details of available hard disk, see your dealer.

NOTE

• The hard disk should be in stalled on ly by a Kyocera Mita au-

thorized dealer or Kyocera Mita certified technician. Kyocera Mita shall not be liable for damage due to improper installation of the hard disk.

• The following instructions are intended for the technician only.

Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord

and printer cable.

Remove the screw from the printer’s right side cover

and pull the side cover.

e-MPS on page 1-35

Replace the right side cover on the printer and

tighten the screw to secure the hard disk unit in the reverse order of removal in step 2 above.

Format the installed hard disk. For details, see

Using the Option Hard Disk on page 1-49

Memory Card

Insert the memory card into the memory card slot located on the rear side of the printer. A memory card is a microchip card that may contain option fonts, etc. The printer reads the contents of the card into its internal memory when the printer is turned on.

Insert the optional hard disk unit into the slot.

For details of available memory cards, see your dealer.

Turn off the printer.

NOTE

Do not insert or remove a memory card while power is on. If the memory card is removed while the printer is on, damage could result in the printer’s electronics or the memory card.

Insert the memory card in the slot. Insert it as its

surface facing toward the left, connector end first. Push it in all the way.

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Format the installed memory card. For details, see

Using the Memory Card on page 1-46

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Appendix A Host Computer Interface

This appendix explains the signals used in the printer’s parallel, USB, and serial (option) interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels.

This appendix explains the following topics:

•Parallel Interface

•USB Interfac e

•Serial Interface (option)

Parallel Interface

Parallel Interface Communication Modes

The printer features fast data transmission with the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be activated from the operator panel. See

page 1-43

NOTE

Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard.

Auto (default) The printer automatically changes its communication mode to the one the host computer is currently using. Ordinarily, you should leave this setting unchanged.

Normal

The printer uses the standard communication method prescribed for Centronics interfaces.

High-speed

This mode enables faster data transmission between the printer and the host computer. (Select this mode if printing problems occur when the printer is connected to a workstation.)

Nibble (high)

High speed data communication is used in compliance with the IEEE1284 standard.

Interface Signals

The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in the following table

Assignment

active low. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.

. Asterisks in the table indicate signals that are

Changing Parallel Interface Modes on

Parallel Connector Pin

Parallel Connector Pin Assignment

Pin In/out Description

1 In Strobe* [nStrobe] 2 In/Out Data 0 [Data 1] 3 In/Out Data 1 [Data 2] 4 In/Out Data 2 [Data 3] 5 In/Out Data 3 [Data 4] 6 In/Out Data 4 [Data 5] 7 In/Out Data 5 [Data 6] 8 In/Out Data 6 [Data 7]

9 In/Out Data 7 [Data 8] 10 Out Acknowledge* [nAck] 11 Out Busy [Busy] 12 Out Paper Empty [PError], returns paper

empty status if FRPO O2=2

13 Out Online (Select) [nSelect], returns off-

line status if FRPO O2=2 14 In Auto-feed [nAutoFd] 15 - Not connected 16 - 0 V DC 17 - Chassis GND 18 - +5 V DC 19 - Ground 20 - Ground 21 - Ground 22 - Ground 23 - Ground 24 - Ground 25 - Ground 26 - Ground 27 - Ground 28 - Ground 29 - Ground 30 - Ground 31 In Ignored [nInit] 32 Out Error*, returns error status if FRPO

O2=2 [nFault] 33 - Not connected 34 - Not connected 35 Out Power Ready 36 In Ignored [nSelectIn]

[ ]: Signal names in the Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode

(IEEE1284). In the Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode, these signals are bi-directional.

Detailed descriptions of the signals follow.

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Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1)

A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines.

Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9)

These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host computer to the printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit.

Acknowledge* [nAck] (Pin 10)

This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received by the printer.

Busy [Busy] (Pin 11)

This signal is high when the printer is busy and low when it is able to accept more data.

Paper Empty [PError] (Pin 12)

This signal goes high when the printer has received a print job and run out of paper.

Online [Select] (Pin 13)

This signal is high when the printer is online and low when the printer is offline. It goes low when the GO key is pressed to set the printer offline.

+5 V DC (Pin 18)

This line is connected to the printer’s +5 V DC line (+5 V ±0.5 V, maximum 400 mA [Serial and Parallel total], fused).

USB Interface

This printer supports the Full-Speed USB 2.0. USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface specifications and interface signals are as follows.

Specifications

Basic specification

Complies with the Full-Speed USB 2.0.

Connectors

Printer: B-type receptacle (female) with upstream port Cable: B-type plug (male)

Cable

Use a shielded cable that complies with USB 2.0 and not longer than 5 meters (16 feet).

Transfer Mode

Full speed (max. 12 Mbps)

Power Control

Self-power device

Interface Signals

Error* [nFault] (Pin 32)

When the high-speed parallel line control is on, this line returns error status.

Power Ready (Pin 35)

This signal is high when the printer is turned on.

NOTE

The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals are not used unless enabled by the FRPO command (O2 parameter).

USB Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Signal Description

1 Vbus Power supply (+5 V) 2 D- Data transmission 3 D+ Data transmission 4 GND Signal ground

Shell Shield

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Serial Interface (Option)

Installing the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) in the printer enables connection to a computer with an RS232C standard serial interface.

RS-232C Interface

Interface Signals

The pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in table below. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.

Serial Connector Pin Assignment

Pin In/out Signal Description

1 - FG Frame Ground 2 Out TXD T ransmit Data 3InRXDReceive Data 4 Out RTS Request T o Send 5InCTSClear To Send 6InDSRData Set Ready 7-SGSignal Ground

20 Out DTR Data Terminal Ready

RS-232C Interface Voltage Levels

The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS232C specifications. SPACE is from 3 volts to 15 volts. MARK is from -3 volts to -15 volts. Voltages between -3 volts and 3 volts are undefined.

Brief descriptions of the signals follow.

FG - Frame Ground - (Pin 1)

This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.

TXD - Transmit Data - (Pin 2)

This output carries asynchronous data sent by the printer to the computer. It is used mainly in handshaking protocols.

RXD - Receive Data - (Pin 3)

This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer to the printer.

RTS - Request To Send - (Pin 4)

This output is always held high (above 3 volts).

CTS - Clear To Send - (Pin 5) DSR - Data Set Ready - (Pin 6)

Unused.

SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7)

All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signal with a signal ground.

DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20)

This output is used as a buffe r nearly-full handshake line. It is held high (above 3 volts) when the buffer can accept more data.

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Kyocera FS-6020 Operation Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

For More Information...

Guide to the Operation Guide

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST

Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel

Understanding the Operator Panel

Message Display

Interface Indicator

Paper Size Indicator

Paper Type Indicator

Operation Indicators

Keys

Menu Selection System

Entering the Mode Selection Menu

Selecting a Menu

Setting a Menu

Cancelling Menu Selection

Mode Selection Menu

Printing Information Pages

Printing the Menu Map

Printing the Status Page

Printing the Service Status Page

Printing the Option Network Status Page

Printing Lists of Fonts

Dumping Received Data

Paper Handling

Setting the Paper Size

Setting the Paper Cassette

Setting the Non-Standard Paper Size

Selecting the Paper Size Unit for the Paper Cassette

Entering the Width and Length

Setting the Printer Driver

Setting the Paper Size for the MP Tray

Setting the Paper Type

Setting the Paper Type for the Paper Cassette

Setting the Paper Type for the MP Tray

Customizing the Paper Type

Setting the Paper Weight

Setting the Duplex Path

Resetting the Type Adjust

Adjusting the Print Density

Setting the MP Tray Mode

Selecting the Paper Source

Duplex Printing

Binding Setups

Overriding the A4 and Letter Size Difference

Pagenation

Changing the Emulation

KC-GL Pen Width

Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation

Printing KPDL Errors

Setting the Default Font

Selecting the Default Font

Changing the Type for Courier/Letter Gothic

Changing the Font Size

Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic

Setting the Code Set

Setting the Number of Copies

Selecting the Reduced Print

Selecting the Printing Orientation

Setting the KIR Mode

Setting EcoPrint

Setting the Resolution

e-MPS

e-MPS

Job Retention

Job Storage

Virtual Mailbox

Using Quick Copy

Printing Additional Copies Using Quick Copy

Deleting a Quick Copy Job

Using Proof-and-Hold

Printing Remaining Copies of a Proof-and-Hold Job

Using Private Print/Job Retention

Releasing a Private/Stored Job