Kyocera FS-6020 Operation Guide
FS-6020
P a ge Printer
Operation Guide
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.
Symbols
The symbol indicates that the related section includes safety
warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated inside the
symbol.
........[General warning]
........[Warning of danger of electrical shock]
........[Warning of high temperature]
The symbol indicates that the related section includes
information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited
action are indicated inside the symbol.
........[Warning of prohibited action]
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.
.........[Disassembly prohibited]
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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Contents
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
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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
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
)
)
)
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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
on
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.
page 4-4
.
.
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*
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
MENU
GO
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
PARA4PLAIN
Press
ModeSelectionMenu
Print
MenuMap
Print
StatusPage
PaperHandling>
key.
Press
Press
>CassetteSize>
Custom
>MPTraySize
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.
key.
>>Unit
mm
Sub-menu
•
>> is displayd before the second sub-menu.
Press
Press
key.
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.
Mode Selection Menu
The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the printer.
For details about menu selection operations, see
page 1-4.
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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
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>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
On
>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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Continued from previous page
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
On
>Alt. Emulation
PCL 6
>Print KPDL errs
Off
On
>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
On
>LF Action
LF only
CR and LF
Ignore LF
>CR Action
CR only
CR and LF
Ignore CR
>Wide A4
Off
On
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Print Quality >
>KIR Mode
On
Off
>Ecoprint Mode
Off
On
>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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Setting the Paper
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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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Menu
2
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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Print
2
Status Page appears.
Print
Status Page
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Print
Status Page ?
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a
4
status page.
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Print
Menu Map ?
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a
4
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.
2
4
6
HardwareInformation
PageInformation
NetworkStatus
Interfaces
STATUS PAGE
Memory
InstalledOptions
Emulation
ErrorLog
TonerGauge
0 100
1
3
5
7
8
9
1-10
10
KIR
Test pattern
ON
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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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-
2
pears.
Others >
Press the key.
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >Service >
4
appears.
>Service >
Press the key.
5
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Print
6
Status Page appears.
>>Print
Status Page
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
7
>>Print
Status Page ?
Press the ENTER key . The message display indicates
8
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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Interface
2
> appears.
Interface >
Parallel
The default setting is Off. Change it as follows.
7
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
appears.
>Opt. StatusPage
? Off
Select On using the or key.
8
>Opt. StatusPage
? On
Press the ENTER key again.
9
>Opt. StatusPage
On
Press the MENU key . The message display returns to
10
Ready.
NETWORK STATUS PAGE
Page 1 of 4
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
3
appears.
Interface
? Parallel
Press the or key repeatedly until Option ap-
4
pears.
Interface
? Option
Press the ENTER key again. The question mark (?)
5
disappears.
Interface >
Option
Press the key and then press the or key re-
6
peatedly until the message display indicates
>Opt. StatusPage.
Network Status Page
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>Opt. StatusPage
Off
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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Font > ap-
2
pears.
Font >
Press the key.
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >List of
4
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
PRESCRIBE
(Internal Fonts)
>List of
Internal Fonts
(Optional Fonts)
>List of
Option Fonts
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
(Internal Fonts)
>List of
Internal Fonts?
(Optional Fonts)
>List of
Option Fonts ?
Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears,
6
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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Others > ap-
2
pears.
Others >
Press the key.
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >Print
4
HEX-DUMP appears.
>Print HEX-DUMP
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
5
>Print HEX-DUMP?
Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears
6
for a second, and then Waiting appears.
Processing
--- A4 PLAIN
Waiting
--- A4 PLAIN
Send data to be dumped to the printer. The message
7
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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Paper Handling >
Press the key.
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >Cassette
4
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 (?)
5
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
1
the paper size dial to the paper size you set.
Adjust the paper guides and paper stopper inside
2
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.
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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
7
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
1
key. >>X Dimension appears (the paper width setting).
>>X Dimension
297 mm
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
2
When the paper size is set to Custom, press the
1
key.
>>Unit appears and the unit currently set is dis-
2
played. Y ou can select either mm or inch. The default
setting is mm.
>>Unit
mm
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
3
appears.
>>Unit
? mm
Press the or key to select mm or inch.
4
Press the ENTER key.
5
>>X Dimension
297
Press the or key to increase or decrease the
3
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.
4
When the width is set, press the key . >>Y Dimen-
5
sion appears (the paper length setting).
>>Y Dimension
432 mm
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears.
6
>>Y Dimension
mm
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
7
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
8
the ENTER key.
Press the MENU key . The message display returns to
9
Ready.
mm
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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
1
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
2
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
4
Size appears.
>MP Tray Size
A4
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
>MP Tray Size
? A4
Press the or key to display the desired MP tray
6
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
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C5
A6
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Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Paper Handling >
Press the key.
3
Press the ENTER key.
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Press the MENU key . The message display returns to
8
Ready.
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Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel
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
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Paper
Source
MP Tray
Chapter 2 Paper
Paper
Cassette
Press the key.
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >Cassette
4
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 (?)
5
appears.
Press the or key to display the desired cassette
6
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,
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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
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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
8
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.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Paper Selection on page 2-1
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Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel
Paper Handling >
Press the key.
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >MP Tray
4
Type appears.
>MP Tray Type
Plain
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
>MP Tray Type
? Plain
Press the or key to display the desired MP tray
6
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,
7
press the ENTER key.
Customizing the Paper
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper
2
Handling > appears.
Paper Handling >
Press the key.
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >Type
4
Adjust > appears.
>Type Adjust >
Custom 1
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
5
appears.
>Type Adjust
? Custom 1
Press the or key to display the desired paper
6
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-
8
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,
7
press the ENTER key.
Press the key and proceed to
8
Weight
and
Setting the Duplex Path on page 1-20
Setting the Paper
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Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel
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
1
Paper Type on page 1-19
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Paper
2
Weight appears.
>>Paper Weight
Normal
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
3
appears.
>>Paper Weight
? Normal
Press the or key to display the desired paper
4
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
1
Paper Type on page 1-19
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Duplex
2
Path appears.
>>Duplex Path
Enable
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
3
appears.
>>Duplex Path
? Enable
Select Enable or Disable using the or key.
4
Press the ENTER key.
5
Press the MENU key . The message display returns to
6
Ready.
) and press the key.
Customizing the
When the desired paper thickness displayed, press
5
the ENTER key.
Press the MENU key . The message di splay returns to
6
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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