Kyocera FS-680 User Manual

Table of Contents

Kyocera Laser Printer

Users Manual

FS-680

Caution

Introduction

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

Notice on Software

SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION MODES. The
printer is factory set to emulate the HP LaserJet 5P. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 2 of
the User's Manual (on CD-ROM).

Notice

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The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The user is asked to
excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition.

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

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

Regarding Tradenames

PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE 2, PRESCRIBE 2e, KPDL 2, 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. HP LaserJet 5P is a product of Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered
trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp. PostScript is a registered trademark of
Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

This Kyocera page printer uses PeerlessPrint5 to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL5 language emulation. PeerlessPrint5 is a trademark of
The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.

This product was developed using the Tornado

© 1998-2000 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.3., March 2000

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Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.

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Introduction

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.

The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country organization, grants you a license for the Programs only in the country
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The term “Programs” means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions merged into other programs. IBM
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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
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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
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You may not:

!"## use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except as provided in this license;
$"## reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or
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2. Limited Warranty

The Programs are provided “AS IS”.

THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS (OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
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Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE BUNDLING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR ALDC

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Introduction

3. Limitation of Remedies

IBM’s entire liability under this license is the following;

1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM’s liability will be for actual damages only and
will be limited to the greater of:

&"## the equivalent of U.S. $25,000 in your local currency; or
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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
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exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

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,
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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.

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Introduction

Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement

All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Dutch801, Swiss742, Incised901, ZapfCalligraphic801, ZapfHumanist601, OriginalGaramond, and Chianti are trademarks of Bitstream Inc.

Centutry Schoolbook, Stymie, and Cooper-Black are trademarks of Kingsley-ATF Type Corporation.

ITC ZapfDingbats, ITC Souvenir, ITC Benguiat, and ITC Bookman are registered trademarks of International Type-face Corporation.

Revue is a trademark of Esselte Pendaflex Corporation in the U.S., Letraset Canada Ltd. in Canada, and Esselte Letraset Ltd. elsewhere.

Bitstream Sublicense Agreement

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

1. Ownership

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

2. Copy Restrictions

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

3. Unauthorized Use

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

4. Term

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

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FCC statement

Introduction

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Shielded circular cable should be used for interfacing with the computer.

Caution to user

Any modification without prior permission may cause harmful interference.

If any modification/change is introduced to this equipment without prior permission, Kyocera as the manufacturer cannot
guarantee compliance with FCC rules.

To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited.

The printer may be optionally installed with the following units:

Conforming to the Class B limits

•

PK-Series KPDL 2 Upgrade Kit

•

IB-10 Serial Interface Board Kit

•

PF-16 Paper Feeder (250 sheets)

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Introduction

Interface connectors

Safety information

Important note on the interface connectors

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

* Use shielded interface cable.

Laser safety

This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not
produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings
and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user operation.

Laser notice

This printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for Class I (1) laser products,
and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

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CAUTION

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified

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herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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(U.S.A./Canada) (Europe/Asia) (Philippines)

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Introduction

CDRH regulations

Ozone concentration

Caution labels

The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for
laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance
is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be
attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Introduction

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

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Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

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Do not use this product near water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short

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out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Except as explained elsewhere in User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Removing covers may

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expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person-nel under the following conditions:

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A — When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B — If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C — If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D — If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E — If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

ISO 7779

Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger
gemäß ISO 7779.

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Introduction

CE Marking Directive

according to

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

declares that the product

Product name: Page Printer
Model number: FS-680 (as tested with the enhancement optional unit: PF-16 and IB-10)

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

conforms to the following product specifications.

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

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

Declaration of Conformity (Australia)

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

declares that the product

Product name: Page Printer
Model number: FS-680 (as tested with the enhancement optional unit: PF-16)

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

EN 50 082-1:1992

IEC 801-2:1991
IEC 801-3:1984
IEC 801-4:1988

EN 60 950:1992 (+A1+A2+A3+A4)
EN 60 825-1:1994+A11

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Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.)

Introduction

Description of device:
The model FS-680 is a 8-ppm, A4 size plain paper supporting page printer, utilizing laser, dry toner, etc. The printer can be
equipped with the optional paper feeder model PF-16.

Conforms to the following product specifications.

AS/NZS 3548: 1995 (EN 55 022:1994 Class B)
IEC 60950
IEC 60825-1 (EN 60 825-1:1994+A11)

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

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

KYOCERA ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD

Unit 6, 112 Talavera Road,
North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Model Number: FS-680
Trade Name: Kyocera
Responsible Party: Kyocera Electronics, Inc.
Address: 11465 John’s Creek Parkway

Telephone number: 770-623-2150
Fax number: 770-623-2152

(EN 60 950:1992+

A1+A2+A3+A4)

Suite #250 Duluth, GA 30097, U.S.A.

Contact person for technical matter: Paul Bosak
Phone: [phone]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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Safety & EMI Requirements

IEC IEC 60950:1991 (+A1+A2+A3+A4)/(IEC 60825-1:1993)
Laser requirements (U.S.A.) FDA Title 21, CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J

UL UL 1950: 3rd edition
CAN/CSA CSA C22.2 No.950-95 3rd edition

FCC Rules 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15, subpart B, Class B
CDC ICES-003 (Issue 3): 1997, Class B
AS/NZS AS/NZS 3548: 1995, Class B

Disclaimer

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

Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer

Prolonged Non-use

If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet.

We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible damages that may
occur when the printer is used next time.

Moving the Printer

When you move the printer:

•

Move it gently.

•

Keep it as level as possible, to avoid spilling toner inside the printer.

•

If you ship the printer, remove and ship the process unit separately. Pack the process unit in a plastic bag
and ship them separate from the printer itself. Be sure to consult a serviceman before attempting long­distance transportation of the printer.

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E

NERGY STAR

®

The action program Energy 2000

As an E

NERGY STAR

energy efficiency.

The basic objective of the E
sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently.

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

For details on the sleep timer function and printer power consumption, refer to the CD-ROM instruction manual provided with
the printer.

Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep timer function:

Initial sleep mode setting Power consumption in sleep mode

15 minutes (30 minutes) 10 W (30 W)

( ): E

NERGY STAR

Energy partnership for a sustainable development. We get further – with all our energy.

Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the E

NERGY STAR

program guideline

Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging the manufacture and

NERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

Program. This

guidelines for

KYOCERA ECO-PRODUCT

This product has been developed and manufactured with the express interest of reducing the impact on the environment.

Using Kyocera's innovative cartridge free technology, Kyocera has created an advanced printing system that does not require
the wasteful replacement and disposal of a cartridge.

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Introduction

The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a
contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer
technology.

Superb print quality

The latest technology from Kyocera such as KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) function, this laser
printer delivers superb print quality and clarity.

Long life modules

The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit, and fuser unit, which are
disposable in conventional printers, are specifically designed for extraordinarily long life and need no
periodic replacement. The only maintenance regularly needed therefore is to replenish the toner
supply in the developer approximately every 3,600 printed pages (A4 at a toner coverage of
approximately 5%) and to clean some parts inside the printer.

Environmentally benign waste parts

The toner container is made out of a benign, flammable material. (Be sure to dispose of containers
according to local laws and regulations.)

Bitmap and scalable typefaces

In addition to its 80 bitmap fonts, the printer provides 45 fully-scalable resident typefaces that are
equivalent to HP LaserJet fonts. The scalable typefaces can be used at any size desired up to 999.75
points, in 0.25-point increments.

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A new printer control language, PRESCRIBE 2e

PRESCRIBE 2e provides features including advanced graphics capabilities that allow you to print any
conceivable outline shape or solid form. Also provided are a variety of special effects, such as
patterned fills, gray-scale shading, a user-accessible print image model, and multiple page
orientations and print directions within the same page.

PDF417 two-dimensional bar code

The printer includes the capability that allows the user to implement the two-dimensional stacked bar
code symbology, PDF417, or Portable Data File 417. This expanded functionality is achieved by using
the PRESCRIBE 2e language commands.

Automatic rotation of fonts and graphics

Images and scalable fonts are automatically rotated to match the page orientation.

A wide variety of internal symbol sets

The printer supports most HP LaserJet 5P compatible symbol sets for both bitmap and scalable fonts.

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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compliance

The support for SNMP offers network managers complete open system network management.

Expandable interface

Equipped with a slot for installing optional interface, the interface of this printer can be expanded to
meet the operating environment.

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Options

The following options are available for this printer.

PF-16 Paper feeder

(250-sheet capacity [80g/m
PK-series KPDL 2 upgrade kit
IB-10 Serial interface board kit

2

, 0.11-mm paper thickness])

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer .............................................1-1

Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer..........................................................

Unpacking and Inspection..............................................................................................

Moving the Printer..........................................................................................................

Names of Parts ..............................................................................................................

Setup and Connections................................................................................................

Expanding Memory ......................................................................................................

1-2
1-6
1-8

1-9
1-11
1-32

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer ............................................2-1

Control panel..................................................................................................................

KIR Level........................................................................................................................

Ecoprint Mode................................................................................................................

Manual Paper Feeding...................................................................................................

2-2

2-5

2-7

2-8

Chapter 3 Fonts................................................................................3-1

Fonts ..............................................................................................................................

List of Fonts ...................................................................................................................

3-2

3-3

Chapter 4 Maintenance....................................................................4-1

Toner Container Replacement.......................................................................................

Cleaning.........................................................................................................................

4-2

4-9

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting............................................................. 5-1

General Guide................................................................................................................

Print Quality Problems ...................................................................................................

Indicators........................................................................................................................

Correcting a Paper Jam ...............................................................................................

5-2
5-4
5-8

5-12

Appendix A Printer Specifications.................................................A-1

Appendix B Paper Selection...........................................................B-1

Appendix C Host Computer Interface............................................C-1

Appendix D Indicators ....................................................................D-1

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

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Chapter 1

Installing the Page

Printer

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

This chapter uses illustrations to explain the names of parts of this
printer, how to use it, its environmental requirements, and how to
install it.

Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer ............... 1-2

Unpacking and Inspection ................................................... 1-6

Moving the Printer................................................................ 1-8

Names of Parts.................................................................... 1-9

Setup and Connections ....................................................... 1-11

Expanding Memory.............................................................. 1-32

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Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer

Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer

Places to Avoid

Avoid installing the printer in locations subject to:

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Direct drafts of hot or cold air

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Direct drafts from outside (Avoid locations near doors leading outside.)

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Sudden temperature or humidity changes

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Sources of high temperature, for example, near stoves or radiators

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Excessive dust

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Vibration

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Ammonia or other harmful fumes. (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or make liberal use of
insecticide, remove the printer first!)

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Excessive sunlight or humidity

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Lack of ventilation

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Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level.

Basic requirements

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The printer will work best if it is installed in a location that is:

Near the computer

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If the parallel interface is used to connect the printer to the computer, the connecting cable should
be shielded type and not be longer than 3 meters (10 feet).

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

Level and well supported

·

Place the printer on a sturdy table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or
table. The printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer.

Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone (see section

·

Power Supply

Only use this printer under the voltage listed on the serial number label attached to the rear

·

panel of the printer.

Power requirements are:

on next page.)

Voltage

Frequency

Current capacity

The outlet should be earthed, or an adapter should be used.

If an extension cord is used, the total length of the power cord plus extension should be 5 meters
(17 feet) or less.

Well ventilated, not too hot or cold, and too damp or dry

·

Temperature
Humidity

If you install the printer where the temperature or humidity is outside the above ranges, you may not
get the best print quality, and there will be an increased chance of paper jams.

120 V (U.S.A.), 230 V (European countries, Australia)
±10% at each voltage
60 Hz (120 V), ±2%
50/60 Hz (230 V), ±2%
Max. 4.3 A at 120 V, or Max. 2.1 A at 230 V

10°C to 32.5°C, ideally about 23°C (50°F to 90.5°F, ideally about 73.4°F)
20% to 80%, ideally 65%

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Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer

Power Supply

The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier, or
shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a power
circuit with equipment like this, a high-frequency noise filter or isolation transformer is advisable.
(Filters and transformers are available commercially.)

Avoid using plug multipliers to connect a large number of devices on the same circuit as the printer.

If the power from the outlet itself appears to be unstable, a line stabilizer should be used. In places
where the voltage tends to fluctuate, it may be necessary to install a voltage regulator.

As the disconnect device is not incorporated in the printers AC primary circuit, an easily
accessible socket outlet must be provided near the equipment.

Da kein Trennschalter in den Wechselstrom-Primärkreis des Druckers eingebaut ist, muß
eine leicht zugängliche Steckdose in der Nähe des Gerätes vorhanden sein.

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Grounding

WARNING

Surrounding space

WARNING

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

Be sure to connect the ground wire for the printer's power supply to the ground terminal of the power
outlet, to a copper pole buried at least 65 cm (25 inches) in the ground, or to a water pipe approved by
the water department for use as a ground.

Never use a gas pipe as a ground, as this may result in fire.

Space surrounding the location where the printer is installed is required as shown below for purposes
of ventilation and maintenance.

Be sure to secure enough space surrounding the printer. Continued use without enough
space may cause heat to build up within the printer, resulting in fire.

30 cm (11.8 inches)

40 cm (15.7 inches)

5 cm (2 inches)

50 cm (19.6 inches)

25 cm (9.8 inches)

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Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer

Basic handling precautions

Removing or changing parts other than disposable parts is prohibited. For repairs, contact the
Kyocera dealer from which you purchased the printer.

When moving the printer to a new location, contact the Kyocera dealer from which you purchased the
printer.

Using this printer to print currency or negotiable bonds is in violation of the law.

Unpacking and Inspection

Remove the printer from the package according to the steps given below. After removing the printer,
check that nothing is missing against the list of packaged contents.

1.

Place the box containing the printer on a flat, stable surface.

2.

Remove the User’s Manual, Toner Kit and other items located on top of the spacer and remove

the spacer.

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3.

Carefully remove the printer.

List of packaged contents

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

Contents of Printer Box

Printer (FS-680) Power Cord Toner Container (TK-16H)

Installation Manual Quick Reference Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM

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Moving the Printer

Moving the Printer

Note the following items when moving the printer.

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Be sure to lift the printer gently, keeping it horizontal, to prevent toner from soiling the inside of the
printer.

Names of Parts

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Front View

Paper Stopper

Sub Tray

Face-Down Output Tray

Manual feed tray

Face-Up Output Tray

Control Panel

Paper Cassette

Parallel Interface
Connector

Side View/Rear View

Slot Cover for Installation
of Optional Interface

Power Cord
Connector

Power Switch

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Names of Parts

Interior View

Process Unit

Top Cover

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Toner Container Release Lever (Green)

Setup and Connections

Set up the printer according to the following steps.

1.

Install the printer on the paper feeder. (Option)............................................................(See p.1-12)

2.

Remove the process unit protective cover. .................................................................(See p.1-13)

3.

Install the toner container. ...........................................................................................(See p. 1-15)

4.

Close the top cover. .....................................................................................................(See p.1-16)

5.

Add paper. ...................................................................................................................(See p.1-17)

6.

Open the paper stopper on the face-down tray. ...........................................................(See p.1-20)

7.

Open the face-up output tray (when the tray is being used). .......................................(See p.1-20)

8.

Connect the printer to the computer. ...........................................................................(See p.1-21)

9.

Attach the power cord. .................................................................................................(See p.1-23)

10.

Test the printer. ............................................................................................................(See p.1-24)

11.

Test the interface with the computer. ...........................................................................(See p.1-25)

12.

Install the printer driver. ...............................................................................................(See p.1-26)

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Setup and Connections

1. Install the printer on the paper feeder. (Option)

Align the installation holes on the bottom of the printer with the positioning pins on top of the paper
feeder and slowly lower the printer into place. Check that the connector on top of the paper feeder is
properly connected to the connector on the bottom of the printer.

Connector

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Optional Paper Feeder (PF-16)

Positioning Pins

2. Remove the process unit protective cover.

1.

Open the printer top cover all the way.

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Top Cover

Process Unit
Protective Cover

Process Unit

2.

Lift the process unit out of the printer.

The drum in the process unit is sensitive to light. Do

not expose the drum even to normal office lighting (500lux) for more than five minutes.

Process Unit

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Setup and Connections

3.

Pull and remove the process unit protective cover and give the process unit a horizontal shake of
4 to 5 times.

Process Unit

Process Unit
Protective Cover

Shake four or five times.

4.

Install the process unit in the printer. In doing so, carefully align the guides at the both ends of the
process unit properly with the slots in the printer.

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3. Install the toner container.

1.

Take the toner container from the bag. Shake the toner container with the protective seal (orange
colored) facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the toner inside.

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

Toner Container

2.

Carefully remove the protective seal as shown in the diagram.

3.

Align the ends of the toner container with the grooves to the left and right inside the and install.

Shake five or more
times.

Protective Seal (seal
(Orange colored)

Before proceeding

protrusion of this gear is not
aligned with the arrow mark,
rotate the gear so that it is
aligned with the arrow mark.

Toner Container

If the

Grooves

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Setup and Connections

4. Close the top cover.

4.

Check that the toner container is installed in the correct position, and push forcefully on the top of
the toner container at PUSH HERE.

Close the top cover.

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5. Add paper.

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

Try as much as possible to use fresh paper which has just been opened. Paper which has been
stored long periods contains moisture and may result in sheets sticking together and/or paper jams.
For specifications on the paper which can be used with this printer, refer to

Selection

1.

2.

.

Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer.

Open the cassette cover all the way.

Appendix B Paper

Cassette Cover

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Setup and Connections

3.

Adjust the position of the paper stopper located at the rear of the cassette. While holding up the
paper stopper, slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size.

4.

Adjust the position of the paper guides located on the left and right side of the cassette. Align the
paper guides to the desired paper size by lifting the paper guides so they slide.

Move the side guides inward to where they just touch the edges of the paper.

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Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the top of the paper guides. (The
cassette will hold approximately 150 sheets of paper with a 80 g/m

2

(21 lb) basis weight, or with a

thickness of 108 microns.

Load Limit

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5.

Close the cassette cover.

Cassette Cover

6.

Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go.

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Setup and Connections

6. Open the paper stopper on the face-down tray.

Raise the paper stopper on the face-down tray as shown in the figure.

Paper Stopper

7. Open the face-up output tray (when the tray is being used).

Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side facing up
(reverse order). The face-up output tray is located on the back side of the printer. Use it by opening
as shown in the figure.

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Face-up output tray

8. Connect the printer to the computer.

CAUTION

Before performing this step, be sure to turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the
power plug from the power outlet. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

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A standard Centronics parallel interface connector (
pin connections, please refer to

Appendix C

.

) is located on the rear side of the printer. For

Option Interface Slot Cover

Parallel Interface Connector

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Setup and Connections

Parallel Interface Connection

1.

Plug one end of the printer cable into the connector on the printer marked with a
symbol.

2.

Close the clips on both sides to fix the connector in place.

Clips

Rear panel

3.

Plug the other end of the printer cable into the computers parallel (Centronics) interface
connector. This connector is usually labled PRINTER. For details, refer to the hardware
manual for the computer.

(parallel)

Printer Cable

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9. Attach the power cord.

CAUTION

Be sure the printer's power switch is turned off.

Note______________________________________________________________________

Only use the power cord supplied with the printer.

1.

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Plug the power cord into the power cord connector on the rear side of the printer.

Power Cord Connector

Power Cord

WARNING

2.

Connect the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.

Be sure to connect the ground wire of the printer to ground.

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Setup and Connections

10. Test the printer.

Use the following procedure to test the printer and print out a status page indicating factory settings.
For details on the indicators and keys on the printers control panel, please refer to

Control Panel

1.

Turn on the printer's power switch.

It does not matter whether the computer's power is on or off. The six indicators flash in
sequence.

Note

_______________________________________________

Jam indicator flashes unless all covers on the printer are properly closed. If this happens, check that
the part indicated in the error message is properly closed. (See

2.

Wait until the ON LINE/A4 indicator lights.

.

Appendix D

Chapter 2 The

.)

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If the ON LINE/A4 indicator is off, make it light by pressing the

3.

Press the

currently set for the printer will be printed on a page in a list.

If the status page prints without problems, you can tell that the developer unit and paper feed cassette
are installed properly.

SHIFT

ON LINE/STATUS

and

keys. Information such as the memory allocation, etc.,

ON LINE/STATUS

key.

11. Test the interface with the computer.

In order to check that the printer and the computer are properly connected you must print by sending
an actual command from the computer.

1.

Turn on the printer's power switch and turn on the computers power as well.

2.

Wait until the ON LINE/A4 indicator lights.

3.

Enter and execute the following command at the DOS prompt on the computer screen.

ECHO !R! STAT; EXIT;> PRN

If this causes the printer to print a status page, then the printer and computer are properly connected.
If this does not print a status page, check that the printer cable is properly connected. The cable or
one of the connectors may also be broken.

Notes on Application Software

The computer and printer have been successfully connected by the procedures up to this point. In
order to print from software run on the computer, it is necessary to install a printer driver on the
computer to which the printer is connected. After the printer driver is installed, be sure to make proper
printer settings from within the software.

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Setup and Connections

12. Install the printer driver.

A CD-ROM containing a printer driver for Windows (Windows3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 3.51/4.0) is supplied with this printer. Once this printer driver is installed on the
computer, it is possible to make various settings for this printer from within Windows applications. It is
also possible to control options and printing from within Windows.

For each of these operating systems, the printer driver is located in the folder on the CD-ROM. The
steps for installing this driver are given below. Read this in conjunction with the manual supplied with
Windows.

For details on how to install the printer driver under Windows NT, read the file README.TXT in the
CD-ROM's root directory.

Installing Under Windows 95/Windows 98

Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Kyocera Digital Library) into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

1.

Click on Start with the mouse on the Windows95/ Windows 98 Task Bar, and align the cursor

2.

with Settings. Click on Printers among the items displayed.

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Start Button

Windows 95 Windows 98

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

3.

The printer folder will open. Double click on Add printer.

Windows 95 Windows 98

4.

The Printer Wizard screen will appear. Click on Next >.

5

. A screen for selecting the printer to be either a local printer or network printer will appear. Select

the appropriate connection and click on Next.

6.

Next, Click the manufacturer and model of your printer.... screen will appear. At this point,

select Have Disk located at the lower right. (See the figure for

Step 7

.)

7

. Enter [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\ as the source from which to copy the file and click on 

OK

.

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Setup and Connections

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8.

Select Kyocera FS-680, click on Next >, and follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Once the driver has been properly installed, a Kyocera printer icon will be added to the Printers
folder.

Note______________________________________________________________________

When printing under Windows 95/Windows 98, be sure to set the emulation of this printer to HP
LaserJet 5P (default setting).

Installing Under Windows3.1

1.

2.

3.

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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

Double click on the Control Panel.

Double click on Printers.

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Setup and Connections

5.

4.

Click on Add >>.

5.

A screen for List of Printers: will appear. From the choices, click on Install Unlisted or Updated
Printer.

4.

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6.

Click on Install.

7.

The Install Driver menu will appear. Enter [CD-ROM Drive Name]: \ and click on OK.

6.

8.

Refer to the Readme.txt file at the root directory of the CD-ROM and browse to the directory
which contains the appropriate drivers for your country.

9.

Select Kyocera FS-680 from the printers displayed and click on OK. Once the driver has
been installed, close the Control Panel by clicking on Close.

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Expanding Memory

Expanding Memory

The printer comes standard equipped with 4 MB of main memory. However, more complex pages can
be printed and processing speed increased by expanding the printer's memory. There is one slot
available in the printer for expanding memory. Printer memory can be expanded to up to 36 MB by
installing optional extended memory chip (SIMM) in the slot.

Note______________________________________________________________________

The expansion memory should be installed only by a Kyocera authorized dealer or Kyocera certified
technician. Kyocera shall not be liable for damage due to improper installation of the expansion
memory.

Memory Required by the Printer Environment

It may be necessary to extend memory depending on the operating environment of the printer. Please
refer to the table below for minimum memory requirements in various environments.

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Printing Environment

Resolution: 300 dpi Resolution: 600 dpi

HP LaserJet 5P (factory setting) 4 MB 4 MB

HP LaserJet 5P, Resource protection  10 MB

Minimum Memory Required

The description given below is intended for service personnel.

Precautions on the Handling of Extended SIMM

Static electricity which may accumulate in the human body through walking on carpets or other such
surfaces is the enemy of SIMM loaded with many semiconductor chips. Pay attention to the following
things before installation to protect memory chips against damage from static electricity.

·

Do not remove the SIMM from their anti-static bag until immediately prior to installation.

·

Eliminate any static electricity from your body through grounding before touching the SIMM.

·

Be absolutely sure when handling the SIMM to hold them by the substrate without touching the
printed connector section.

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Expanding Memory

Installing SIMM

WARNING

CAUTION

Insert the SIMM into the socket on the printer's main board.

Take precautions that no foreign substances such as metal chips or liquid get inside the
printer during the installation process. Operation of the printer during the presence of a
foreign substance may lead to fire or electric shock.

Be sure to turn off the printer's power and disconnect all cables when installing SIMM in the
printer. Failure to do so may lead to electric shock.

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Draw the main circuit board all way out of the printer as follows:

1.

Turn the printer's power off. Unplug the printers power cable and disconnect it from the

host computer.

2.

Remove the two screws from the printer's rear cover.

Screws

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Expanding Memory

Caution

3.

Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer.

Before pulling the main board out, clean the area on the table, etc., at the back of the printers
rear panel. Foreign objects, if accidentally stuck to the back of the main board, may cause
serious damage to the printer.

Socket

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4.

Insert the connector end of the SIMM into the socket. Carefully push the board upright until it
snaps into place. Make sure that the catches at the ends of the socket fit into the holes at the
ends of the SIMM board.

Catch

Socket

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Expanding Memory

5.

To remove the SIMM, carefully pull the end catches sideways slightly and tilt the SIMM to the

left as shown, then pull the SIMM out of the socket.

After SIMM has been installed in the printer, use the following procedure to check that installation has
been performed properly.

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Testing Extended Memory

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer

1.

Check that the power switch is off, plug the power cord into the printer, and turn the power on.

2.

Wait for the printer's ON LINE/A4 indicator to light, then press and hold the
by the

3.

If installation has been performed properly, a status page will be printed. Check the
the upper right. Information on the SIMM installed in slot is shown here. There is no problem if
total memory has increased. (The printer is shipped from the factory with 4096 KB [4 MB] of
memory.)

ON LINE/STATUS

key briefly.

SHIFT

key followed

Memory

in

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Chapter 2

Operating the Page

Printer

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer

This chapter explains the printer's control panel and operating
procedures.

Control panel ....................................................................... 2-2

KIR Level ............................................................................. 2-5

Ecoprint Mode...................................................................... 2-7

Manual Paper Feeding ........................................................ 2-8

2-1

Control Panel

Control Panel

The printer control panel consists of indicators and various keys.

ON LINE/A4 Indicator

DATA/LTR Indicator

MANUAL/LGL Indicator

CASSETTE/OTHERS Indicator

JAM Indicator

TONER Indicator

2-2

ON LINE/STATUS

FEED/SIZE Key

SLEEP/CANCEL

SHIFT

Key

key

Key

Indicators

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Refer to the table below for the names and meanings of indicators on the control panel.

Indicators on the Control Panel

.

Function

SHIFT

SHIFT

key.

Indicator Status

ON LINE/A4

DATA/LTR

MANUAL/LGL

CASSETTE/OTHERS

JAM

TONER

*: Factory default. The OTHERS size can be changed by PRESCRIBE FRPO T3 command (0=A5). For details, refer to

PRESCRIBE 2e Programming manual

Lit The printer is on-line and ready to print received data. Also, this

indicates that A4 size is selected for the current cassette when

FEED/SIZE

the

Off The printer is off-line. The printer stores but not prints received

data.
Flashing The printer is receiving data from the host computer.
Lit The printer is processing the data for printing. Also, this indicates

that letter size is selected for the current cassette when the

FEED/SIZE

Flashing Indicates that there is no paper on the manual feed tray.
Lit Indicates that paper is fed from the manual feed tray. (If lit

together with CASSETTE/OTHERS, it indicates that paper is fed
from the PF-16 paper feeder, if installed.) Also, this indicates
momentarily that legal size is selected when the

SHIFT+FEED/SIZE

Flashing Indicates that there is no paper in the printers cassette.
Lit Indicates that paper is fed from the printers cassette (If lit

together with MANUAL/LGL, it indicates that paper is fed from
the PF-16 paper feeder, if installed.) Also, this indicates
momentarily that A5* size is selected when the

SHIFT+FEED/SIZE

Flashing Indicates that the top cover is open.
Lit Indicates that paper is jammed.
Flashing Indicates there is insufficient toner.
Lit Indicates that the printer is out of toner. Replace with a new

toner container.

Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM

in the

key is pressed together with the

key is pressed together with the

key is pressed.

key is pressed.

key.

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Control Panel

Control Keys

The functions of the control keys are given in the table below.

Function

Key

ON LINE/STATUS

FEED/SIZE

SLEEP/CANCEL

SHIFT

Primary

Switches the printer online and offline. Prints a page of status information.

Selects the cassette feed, paper feeder, or
manual feed.

Sets the sleep mode. Pressing a key on
the control panel, opening and closing a
cover, or sending data to the printer will
cause the printer to begin warming up.

Invokes the secondary function of each of the above keys when pressed together.

(when pressed with

Selects the paper size for the currently
selected paper source.

Abandons a printing job. (Press
together with the
one second.)

Secondary

SHIFT

SHIFT

key)

key at least

Note______________________________________________________________________

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

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KIR Level

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer

This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing function. KIR provides high
quality printing by providing a software-type improvement to the resolution.

You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application.

The KIR setting is OFF. The KIR setting is ON

Note______________________________________________________________________________

You can look at the check line, the last line on a status page, to make the optimum KIR mode setting.
Please refer to the table on the next page.

(Default setting).

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KIR Level

Status page

KIR Checking Lines

KIR Setting Description

Optimized stripes The current KIR setting is optimal.

2-6

Dark vertical stripes Set the KIR mode to OFF.

White vertical stripes Set the KIR mode to ON.

Ecoprint mode

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer

The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your
printing costs. The factory-setting is off. You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application.

Ecoprint is Off (default)

Notes_____________________________________________________________________

The Ecoprint setting has no effect on the print speed.

Ecoprint is On

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Manual Paper Feeding

Manual Paper Feeding

Manual paper feeding enables you to print on special paper without having to reload the paper feed
cassette.

Note______________________________________________________________________

Since the printer does not sense the position of the manual feed paper guides, the printer assumes
that all manually fed paper uses the legal size (8-1/2 x 14 inches).

1.

Manual Feed Tray

Appendix B

Pull the paper cassette part-way open and lift the manual feed tray out of its compartment.

lists the usable types of paper.

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Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer

2. Fold the sub-tray outward, then adjust the paper guides to the size of the manually fed paper.

Sub-Tray

3. Making sure that the ON LINE/A4 indicator is lit, press the FEED/SIZE key so that the

MANUAL/LGL indicator begins flashing.

4. Insert a sheet of paper as far as it will go. The ON LINE/A4 indicator also begins flashing.

Note______________________________________________________________________

Be sure to insert the sheet of paper as far as it will go.

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Manual Paper Feeding

5.

Press the
and stay lit.)

6.

Send printing commands and data from the computer. The DATA/LTR indicator begins flashing.
When the data has processed (the DATA/LTR indicator stays lit), paper is fed from the manual
feed tray.

To exit manual paper feed, press the

Feeding Envelopes

Envelopes should be fed in the face up, right edge first.

Note______________________________________________________________________

To avoid trouble, we recommend that envelopes are delivered face-up using the face-up tray.

Not all envelopes print well. See

Overhead Projection (OHP) Film

To avoid feed problems, OHP film must be fed manually in the manner described above.

Requirements regarding OHP film are also given in

ON LINE/STATUS

key. (The ON LINE/A4 and MANUAL/LGL indicators stop flashing

FEED/SIZE

Appendix B

key to light the CASSETTE/OTHERS indicator.

for details on suitable types of envelopes.

Appendix B

.

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Note______________________________________________________________________

OHP film must be delivered face-up.

Auto Manual Feeding

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer

Feeding one sheet of paper at a time from the manual tray is possible even if the current paper feed
source is the cassette or the optional paper feeder (PF-16). This feature is useful when you want the
first page of a letter printed on a letterhead paper and remaining pages on the normal paper from the
paper cassette.

1.

Making sure that the ON LINE/A4 indicator is lit, place a sheet of letterhead paper on the manual
feed tray in the same manner as when printing normally from the manual tray. (The ON LINE/A4
and MANUAL/LGL indicators begin flashing.)

2.

Send data to the printer.

3.

Press the
and stay lit.)

4.

The printer automatically prints the first page on the letterhead paper on the manual tray, and
subsequent pages on the remaining sheets in the paper cassette.

ON LINE/STATUS

key. (The ON LINE/A4 and MANUAL/LGL indicators stop flashing

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Manual Paper Feeding

Returning the Manual Feed Tray

Return the manual feed tray to its original position by reversing steps 1 to 2 (pages 2-8 and 2-9).

Note______________________________________________________________________

Be careful not to push the tray back into the printer with the sub-tray folded out horizontally as shown
in the figure.

Sub-tray

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Chapter 3 Fonts

This chapter describes the types of fonts you can use with the
printer, including the printer
and symbol sets.

Fonts.......................................................................................... 3-2

List of Fonts ............................................................................... 3-3

s resident and KPDL fonts (option),



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Bitmap and Scalable Fonts

Fonts

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 font type (bit map or scalable), symbol set, spacing,
pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family.

The printer provides two types of fonts: bitmap fonts and scalable (outline) fonts. Also, fonts may be
downloaded to the printers memory. These fonts are referred to as downloadable or soft fonts. The
printer accepts as many downloadable fonts as its user available memory permits.

Scalable fonts provide the outline of the characters. This outline is scaled according to the scaling
information from the computer and filled in for printing. Depending on the capabilities of the software
you use, the scalable fonts can be scaled from 0.25 point to 999.75 points in quarter point increments.

3-2

List of Fonts

Bitmap Fonts

Scalable Fonts

Option Fonts

Chapter 3 Fonts

This section contains a full list of the printers resident scalable fonts.

The printer has 80 bitmap fonts. Note that all bitmap fonts include the letters BM in the typeface name.

The printer has 45 resident scalable fonts. These fonts include the letters SWC or SWM in the
typeface name and are equivalent to HP LaserJet 5P fonts.

You can install any of the KPDL option fonts.

KPDL fonts

The PostScript Type 1 compatible KPDL fonts are available when the printer is installed with the KPDL
(Kyocera Page Description Language: Kyoceras version of PostScript) KPDL upgrade kit (PK-series).

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List of Fonts

Resident Scalable Fonts (1)

3-4

Resident Scalable Fonts (2)

Chapter 3 Fonts

3-5

List of Fonts

KPDL Fonts (1)

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KPDL Fonts (2)

Chapter 3 Fonts

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Chapter 4

Maintenance

Chapter 4 Maintenance

This chapter explains how to maintenance the printer. This only
covers replacing the toner container and cleaning parts such as
registration roller and laser scanner glass.

Toner Container Replacement............................................. 4-2

Cleaning............................................................................... 4-9

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Toner Container Replacement

Toner Container Replacement

When the printer runs low on toner, TONER indicator flashes on the control panel. Be sure to
promptly replace with a new toner kit and clean the inside of the printer when this initial message
appears.

If the printer stops printing while TONER indicator is lighting, replace with a new toner kit so the printer
can continue printing.

Toner Container Replacement Interval

Assuming an average toner coverage of 5% with Ecoprint mode turned off, the toner container will
need replacing approximately once every 3,600 printed pages (3,000 pages with TK-16).

Toner Kit to be Used

Name: TK-16/TK-16H (The toner kit included with the printer is the TK-16H.)
Description: Toner Container
Cleaning Cloth
Cap For Old Toner Container
Plastic Waste Bag (The toner kit supplied with the printer does not contain a plastic
waste bag.)
Instruction Manual

4-2

Chapter 4 Maintenance

Notes_____________________________________________________________________

·

Do not use the toner inside the old toner container.

·

Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during toner container replacement.

·

Be sure to clean the inside of the printer along with replacing the toner container. For details, see

Cleaning

·

Use of original Kyocera toner kits is highly recommended to prevent printer trouble and ensure the
long life of the printer.

on page 4-9.

4-3

Toner Container Replacement

Replenishing Toner

1.

Open the top cover.

Top Cover

2.

Slide the toner container release lever to the right to release the old toner container from the
printer. After removing it, take care not to tilt the toner container.

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Toner Container
Release Lever

Old Toner Container

Chapter 4 Maintenance

3.

Use the cap provided in this toner kit to cover the removed toner container as shown in the
diagram below. This is to prevent the waste toner from spilling.

Cap

4.

Dispose of the old toner container in the plastic waste bag supplied in the new toner kit so that
toner does not scatter.

Plastic Waste Bag

Old Toner Container

Note______________________________________________________________________

Although the toner container is made from non-harmful, flammable material, be sure to dispose of this
waste according to local laws and regulations.

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Toner Container Replacement

5.

Take the new toner container from the toner kit. Shake the toner container with the protective
seal (orange-colored) facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the
toner inside.

Shake five or more
times.

6.

Carefully remove the protective seal.

Protective Seal

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Before proceeding

protrusion of this gear is not
aligned with the arrow mark,
rotate the gear so that it is
aligned with the arrow mark.

If the

Chapter 4 Maintenance

7.

Align the ends of the toner container with the grooves to the left and right inside the printer and
install.

Toner Container

Grooves

8.

Check that the toner container is installed in the correct position, and push forcefully on the top
of the toner container PUSH HERE.

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Toner Container Replacement

Note______________________________________________________________________

Make sure that the toner container is properly locked into the printer.

9.

Close the top cover.

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Cleaning

Printer Interior

Chapter 4 Maintenance

To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container
replacement.

Note______________________________________________________________________

Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality problems.

Note______________________________________________________________________

Before cleaning the interior of the printer, switch off the printer power.

To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the interior of the printer in the
following manner.

1.

Lift the process unit out of the printer.

not expose the drum even to normal office lighting (500lux) for more than five minutes.

The drum in the process unit is sensitive to light. Do

Process unit

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Cleaning

2.

Use the cleaning cloth provided together with this kit to clean dust and dirt away from the
registration roller and laser scanner cover glass.

Registration Roller

Laser Scanner
Cover Glass

Cleaning Cloth

Note______________________________________________________________________

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While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black roller) and laser scanner
cover glass.

Chapter 4 Maintenance

3.

After cleaning is done, install the process unit in the printer. In doing so, carefully align the guides
at the both ends of the process unit properly with the slots in the printer.

4.

Close the printers top cover by pressing down on the front left and right corners of the top cover.

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

This chapter explains how to handle printer problems which may
occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, please contact your
Kyocera dealer.

General Guide ..................................................................... 5-2

Print Quality Problems ......................................................... 5-4

Indicators ............................................................................. 5-8

Correcting a Paper Jam....................................................... 5-12

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General Guide

General Guide

There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. This section explains how
to correct these problems.

If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is
broken.

Symptom Check Items Corrective Action

The printer will not
print.

Paper is jammed. See the section on

Check the ON
LINE/A4 indicator.

Check the print
quality of a status
page if one can be
printed.

Off Press the

If the indicator remains off and the printer still
will not print even after pressing the

LINE/STATUS

power-related. Look through the items below
and check anything that seems appropriate.

Lit See the appropriate item below.

No problem There may be a problem in the connection

with the computer. Look through the items
below and check anything that seems
appropriate.

There is a
problem

See the section on
(See page 5-4).

ON LINE/STATUS

key, the problem may be

key.

ON

Print Quality Problems

Correcting a Paper Jam.

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Symptom Check Items Corrective Action

Nothing lights on the
control 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 power switch is really in the on position.

Check the interface cable. Connect both ends of the interface cable

Check program files and application
software.

Turn off the printer's power, plug in the
power cord securely, and try turning on the
printer's power again.

securely. Try replacing the printer cable. For
details on the parallel interface of this printer,

Appendix C

see

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.

.

If you still cannot correct a printer problem even after checking the above, please contact your
Kyocera dealer.

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Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Problems

There are many possible causes of the print quality problems, such as blank output, shown in the
table below. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is given below. If the checks
explained in this section do not solve the problem, please contact your Kyocera dealer.

All-black printout Please contact your Kyocera dealer.

Printed Results Corrective Action

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Printed Results Corrective Action

Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Clean the laser scanner cover glass.

Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover
glass using the wiper cloth.

Chapter 4

(See

Black or white vertical streaks Check the control panel.

If the toner indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. Clean
the printer after replacement. (See

.)

Chapter 4

.)

Clean the laser scanner cover glass.

Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover
glass using the wiper cloth. (See

Chapter 4

.)

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Print Quality Problems

Printed Results Corrective Action

The image is smeared. Clean the laser scanner cover glass.

Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover
glass using the wiper cloth. (See

Chapter 4

.)

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Faint or blurred printing Check the Ecoprint setting. (See

If the toner indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. (See

Chapter 4

Clean the laser scanner cover glass.

Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover
glass using the wiper cloth. (See

Try setting the thin paper mode.

Send the following PRESCRIBE 2e command from the
computer to set the thin paper mode

!R! FRPO T9, 2; EXIT;>PRN

This may improve the printing quality. (To return to the
original setting, send the command again with 
changed to 

Grey background. Check the control panel.

If the toner indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit.
(See

Check the process unit.

Open the printers top cover and check that the process unit
is properly installed.

.)

T9, 0;

Chapter 4

.)

.)

Chapter 2

Chapter 4

.)

.)

.

T9, 2;



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Printed Results Corrective Action

Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Check the transfer roller.

Lift the process unit out of the printer and check whether the
transfer roller is dirty. If so, print several pages to eliminate
the dirt.

Check the registration roller.

Lift the process unit out of the printer and check whether the
registration roller is soiled with toner. If so, wipe it clean using
the supplied cleaning cloth.

Characters out of position. Check the file or program.

See if the problem is caused by an error with PRESCRIBE 2e
commands. 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

Indicators

This section explains the indicators on the control panel and the appropriate corrective action to take
in each case.

Whether the indicator is lit, flashing or off is indicated as shown in the following diagram. Although
there is fast flashing and slow flashing, they are not distinguished diagrammatically.

Maintenance Indications

Lit

Indicators Corrective Action

The top cover is open.

Close it tightly.
(In this example, the printers cassette is selected.)

The paper source is out of paper.

Add paper to the paper cassette or manual feed tray.
(In this example, there is no paper in the printers cassette. If there was no
paper in the optional cassette, both the MANUAL/LGL and CASSETTE/
OTHERS indicators would flash. If there were no paper in the manual feed
tray the MANUAL/LGL indicator would flash.)

The cassette is not closed securely.

Close it tightly.

Flashing

Off

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Indicators Corrective Action

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Add a sheet of paper to the manual feed tray, and press the

STATUS

(The DATA/LTR indicator also flashes if data is being sent.)

Open the printer and correct the paper jam. See page 5-12.

The indicator on the front panel also flashes the location of the paper jam.
(In this example, a paper jam occurred in the printers cassette. If the jam had
occurred in the optional cassette, both the MANUAL/LGL and CASSETTE/
OTHERS indicators would flash. If the jam had occurred in the manual feed
tray, the MANUAL/LGL indicator would flash.)

There is not enough toner inside the toner container.

Be sure to promptly replace with a new toner as the printer will stop printing
before long. Clean the printer after replacement. (See

There is no more toner in the toner container.

The printer has stopped because there is no more toner. Replace with a new
toner kit. After replacing, be sure to clean the printer. (See

key. Printing will start.

ON LINE/

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

.)

.)

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Indicators

Indicators Corrective Action

A failure requiring the attention of service personnel has occurred.

A failure requiring the attention of service personnel has occurred and the
printer has stopped.

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Error Indications

Indicators Corrective Action

Current print processing cannot continue due to insufficient memory.

Check available user memory by printing a status page, and either remove
unnecessary download fonts and/or macros or expand the printer's memory.
Press the
abandon printing by the

Current print processing cannot continue due to a too complex page.

The data transferred to the printer was too complex to print on a page.

Press the
abandon printing by the

Note:

!R! FRPO R5, 1; EXIT;

to release the page protect mode.

ON LINE/STATUS

ON LINE/STATUS

Send the following command to the printer after this error has occurred:

key to print data as far as it was stored

SHIFT

key and

key to print data as far as it was stored. You can

SHIFT

key and

SLEEP/CANCEL

SLEEP/CANCEL

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.

You can

key.

key.

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Correcting a Paper Jam

Correcting a Paper Jam

This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer. The printer will stop whenever
paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed from a cassette. The printer will go offline and Jam
indicator will light in the control panel.

When a jam occurs, check the points indicated in the following and clear the jam as indicated.

Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays

If paper is fed part way out into the tray, pull the paper out the rest of the way by hand. Open and close
the printers top cover to clear the error.

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