Kyocera Mita Ecosys FS-1800+, FS-1800N, FS-3800, FS-3800N Operation Manual
FS-1800
Page Printer
Operation Guide
Table of Contents
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Caution
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SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to
emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 1.
Notice
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No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this guide. No responsibility is assumed
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PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.
Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines Corporation.
Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Data Computer Inc. PostScript is a registered trade mark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
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TAR
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This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL6 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.
Fine 1200 mode uses iRET image enhancement technology.
iRET is a trademark of Oak Technology, Inc.
©2001, 2002 by KYOCERA CORPORATION All rights reserved
Revision 1.1 February 2002
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All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation.
Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG.
ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.
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Cautions for Toner Handling
• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn.
• Never open the toner container or waste toner box.
• 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 and waste toner box, 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 and the waste toner box from children.
Contents
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................vii
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ viii
For More Information...................................................................................................................................... x
Guide to the Operation Guide........................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1
Using the Operator Panel ....................................................... 1-1
1.1 Understanding the Operator Panel ...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Using the Operator Panel...................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.1 Menu Selection System................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.2.2 Using the Menu Selection System ............................................................................................1-12
Printing the Menu Map ......................................................................................................... 1-12
Printing Status Page.............................................................................................................. 1-14
e-MPS Printing....................................................................................................................... 1-18
e-MPS Configuration .............................................................................................................1-32
Changing the Interface Parameters...................................................................................... 1-40
Changing the Emulation ....................................................................................................... 1-50
Setting the Default Font ........................................................................................................1-54
Using Page Set Menus ........................................................................................................... 1-61
Setting the Print Quality .......................................................................................................1-70
Operating a CompactFlash (Memory) Card ......................................................................... 1-76
Operating the Microdrive (Hard Disk).................................................................................. 1-85
Setting the RAM Disk ............................................................................................................1-86
Paper Handling ...................................................................................................................... 1-88
Verifying the Total Printed Pages and Resetting the Toner Counter................................ 1-116
Other Modes ......................................................................................................................... 1-118
Contents
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Chapter 2
Maintenance ........................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Toner Container Replacement .............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval ...................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Replenishing Toner ...................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Waste Toner Bottle Replacement .......................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle ............................................................................................... 2-6
2.3 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 2-9
2.3.1 Cleaning the Charger Wire.......................................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Cleaning the Charger Grid ........................................................................................................ 2-10
2.3.3 Paper Feed Unit.......................................................................................................................... 2-12
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 3-1
3.1 General Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2 Print Quality Problems ......................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Indicators and Messages ....................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.1 Indicators...................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.2 Maintenance Messages ................................................................................................................ 3-7
3.3.3 Error Messages........................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.4 Correcting a Paper Jam....................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.4.1 Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer ..................................................................... 3-14
3.4.2 Paper Jam at the Option Duplexer ...........................................................................................3-16
3.4.3 Paper Jam at the Option Sorter ................................................................................................ 3-18
3.4.4 Jam at the MP Tray ................................................................................................................... 3-20
Chapter 4
Paper Selection....................................................................... 4-1
4.1 General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.1 Paper Availability......................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 Paper Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 Selecting the Right Paper ............................................................................................................ 4-3
4.2 Special Paper.......................................................................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 Transparency (Overhead Projection Film) ................................................................................. 4-7
4.2.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels .............................................................................................................. 4-8
4.3 Paper Type ........................................................................................................................................... 4-11
Contents
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Appendix A
Fonts ....................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Expansion Memory ................................................................. B-1
B.1 Expanding the Printer Memory .......................................................................................................... B-2
Appendix C
Host Computer Interface ........................................................ C-1
C.1 Parallel Interface.................................................................................................................................. C-2
C.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes................................................................................. C-2
C.1.2 Interface Signals......................................................................................................................... C-2
C.2 Serial Interface..................................................................................................................................... C-5
C.2.1 Interface Signals......................................................................................................................... C-5
C.3 RS-232C Protocol.................................................................................................................................. C-7
C.4 RS-232C Cable Connection .................................................................................................................. C-9
C.4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable ..................................................................................................... C-9
C.4.2 Connecting the RS-232C Cable.................................................................................................. C-9
C.4.3 Setting the RS-232C Parameters.............................................................................................C-10
Appendix D
Option Units ............................................................................ D-1
D.1 Available Options ................................................................................................................................ D-2
D.2 Installing Option Units........................................................................................................................ D-3
D.2.1 PF-60 Paper Feeder .................................................................................................................... D-3
D.2.2 DU-60 Duplexer.......................................................................................................................... D-6
D.2.3 SO-60 Sorter............................................................................................................................... D-9
D.2.4 EF-60 Envelope Feeder ............................................................................................................ D-15
D.2.5 PT-4/PT-60 Face-up Output Tray ............................................................................................D-19
D.2.6 Network Interface Card ........................................................................................................... D-20
D.2.7 Microdrive (Hard Disk) ............................................................................................................ D-22
D.2.8 CompactFlash (Memory) Card ................................................................................................ D-24
Appendix E
Specifications ......................................................................... E-1
Glossary ....................................................................................... Glossary-1
Index ................................................................................................. Index-1
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Introduction
The Kyocera Mita page 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.
This section explains the following topics:
•Features
• For More Information...
• Guide to the Operation Guide
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Features
Ultra long life modules
The drum, developer, and fuser have been designed for ultra long life.
Amorphous silicon drum
The drum has been developed using Kyocera's unique ceramic technology
using amorphous silicon.
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)
This is Kyocera's original smoothing function. It uses software to enhance
the printer's resolution and produce high-quality printing. The default
setting is On.
Superb print quality
Using 1200 dpi resolution in Fast 1200 mode or Fine 1200 mode, the
printout is close to typeset quality. Also, with Kyocera Image Refinement
(KIR) technology, high quality printing can be achieved even at 300 dpi and
600 dpi.
Large paper capacity
Approximately 500 sheets can be loaded into the paper cassette, and about
100 sheets can be loaded into the MP tray.
Wide variety of print media
As well as standard paper, the printer will print on transparency, labels
and other types of special purpose media.
Sleep Mode
Conserves energy during the printer's idle periods.
Ecoprint
Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.
Standard Bi-directional Parallel Interface
Supports high-speed data exchange with the computer.
Wide Variety of Available Fonts
The printer comes with 80 PCL/PS compatible fonts and a line printer
bitmap font installed.
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PRESCRIBE Command Language
PRESCRIBE 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.
Job Retention
Allows you to save print jobs onto the Microdrive installed in the printer. It
print them out later at the operator panel. The following four types of job
retention are available: quick copy, proof and hold, private printing, and
stored jobs.
Display of printer messages in any of five languages
English, French, German, Italian, or Dutch. As an option it is also possible
to download the messages in other languages. Please contact your Kyocera
Mita dealer.
Microdrive (hard disk unit) slot for various functions such as job
retention, VMB, and more
By saving print jobs onto the Microdrive, they can be printed out at the
operator panel when desired. The electronic sort function can be used for
much faster printing.
CompactFlash card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc.
Data in the CompactFlash card can be selectively read from the printer's
operator panel.
PDF417 Two-dimensional Bar Code
The printer includes a capability that allows the user to implement twodimensional stacked bar code symbology PDF417 (Portable Data File 417).
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Compliance
The printer supports SNMP and can be used as a network printer.
KM-NET VIEWER
Provides network wide management of the printers. Refer to the readme
file located in the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM (supplied with
the printer) for details.
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For More Information...
The following symbols are used to attract your attention in this guide. The
symbols and their meanings are as follows:
Indicates tips or advice useful for operation.
Indicates situations that are potentially hazardous to the human body or
devices.
Indicates situations that are potentially extremely hazardous to the
human body or devices.
Indicates operations that can be performed or are effective only when the
required option unit is installed.
Item Description
Installation Guide
(paper manual)
Describes procedures from printer setup to
printing a test page.
Operation Guide
(this guide)
Guides you through topics concerning the
operations and maintenance of the printer.
Printer Driver Guide Describes how to install and set the printer driver.
This manual is contained in the CD-ROM supplied
with the printer.
PRESCRIBE Programming
Manual
Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE commands
and their parameters in detail for experienced
users. This manual is contained in the CD-ROM
supplied with the printer.
PDF417 Two-Dimensional
Bar Code Implementation
Manual
Includes a PDF417 overview and explains
PRESCRIBE commands for use with
two-dimensional barcodes. This manual is
contained in the CD-ROM supplied with the
printer.
Note
Caution
Warning
Option
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Guide to the Operation Guide
This Operation Guide has the following chapters:
Chapter 1 Operator Panel
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 Maintenance
This chapter explains how to replace the toner container, waste toner
bottle, and how to care for your printer.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such
as paper jams.
Chapter 4 Paper Selection
This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer.
Appendix A Fonts
This appendix explains about fonts and lists the printer's internal fonts.
Appendix B Expansion Memory
This appendix explains how to expand the printer's memory.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface
This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the
printer's parallel interface and serial interface.
Appendix D Option Units
This appendix explains how to install each option unit.
Appendix E Specifications
This appendix lists the printer's specifications.
Glossary
This glossary explains the terminology used in this guide.
1-1
Chapter 1
Using the Operator
Panel
1
This chapter explains the following topics:
• Understanding the Operator Panel
• Using the Operator Panel
Understanding the Operator Panel
1-2
1.1 Understanding the Operator Panel
The operator panel has a LCD message display, indicators, and eight keys.
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 in Chapter 4.
Interface Indicator
The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently used. It uses
the following abbreviations:
PAR Standard bi-directional parallel interface
SER Serial interface (RS-232C)
OPT Option network interface card
--- 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.
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 CompactFlash card/Microdrive, or
printing.
Sleeping
The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes
from sleep mode whenever a 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
sleep mode depends on the sleep timer setting.
Cancelling data
Jobs inside the printer are being canceled. To cancel
a job, see the table on page 1-5.
Waiting
The printer is waiting for the end-of-job command
before printing the last page. Pressing the
GO
key
allows you to obtain the last page immediately.
FormFeed Time Out
The printer is printing the last page after a waiting
period.
INTERFACE
Note
Understanding the Operator Panel
1-3
Paper Size Indicator
This indicator indicates the paper size of the current paper cassette. The
following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.
* With only the MP tray feeding.
While the printer is Processing data, the SIZE indicator indicates the
paper size selected by the application software.
Paper Type Indicator
This shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette. Automatic
cassette switching is available according to the paper type.
The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See Customizing
Paper Type on page 1-111.
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type.
* With only the MP tray feeding.
Message
Display
Paper Size Message
Display
Paper Size
A4
ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)
DL
ISO DL (11 × 22 cm)
*
A5
ISO A5 (14.8 × 21 cm)
C5
ISO C5 (16.2 × 22.9 cm)
*
A6
ISO A6 (10.5 × 14.8
cm)
*
b5
ISO B5 (17.6 × 25 cm)
*
B5
JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.6 cm)
EX
Executive (7-1/4 × 11/2 inches)
*
B6
JIS B6 (12.8 × 18.2 cm)
*
#6
Commercial 6-3/4
(3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches)
*
LT
Letter (8-1/2 × 11 inches)
#9
Commercial 9 (3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches)
*
LG
Legal (8-1/2 × 14 inches)
HA
Japanese Postcard (10 × 14.8 cm)
*
MO
Monarch
(3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches)
*
OH
Return Postcard (20 × 14.8 cm)
*
BU
Business (4-1/8 inches)
*
CU
Custom Size
(14.8 × 21 cm to 21.6 × 35.6 cm)
SIZE
Note
Message Display Paper Type Message Display Paper Type
None Auto
ROUGH
Rough
PLAIN
Plain
LETTERHEA
Letterhead
TRNSPRNCY
Transparency*
COLOR
Color
PREPRINTE
Preprinted
PREPUNCH
Prepunched
LABELS
Labels*
ENVELOPE
Envelope*
BOND
Bond
CARDSTOCK
Cardstock*
RECYCLED
Recycled
CUSTOM1
(to 8)Custom 1 (to 8)
VELLUM
Ve ll um*
TYPE
Understanding the Operator Panel
1-4
Other 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, paper jam occurs.)
READY
ATTENTION
INTERFACE SIZE TYPE
DATA
READY
DATA
ATTENTION
Understanding the Operator Panel
1-5
Keys
The operator panel keys are used to
configure the printer. Note the
certain keys have the secondary
function.
Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use.
GO
CANCEL MENU ENTER
?
Note
Key Function
• Switches the printer on-line and off-line.
• Prints and feed out one page.
• Cancels a printing job.
To cancel, proceed as follows:
1 Check if
Processing
is displayed in the message display.
2 Press the
CANCEL
key.
3
Print Cancel?
appears in the message display and then interface to be canceled.
Parallel
Serial
Option
(appears only when an option network interface card is installed)
Press the
CANCEL
key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing.
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 an error occurs.
• When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and the printer returns to the
Ready
condition.
• Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read an CompactFlash card, and
more.
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 item.
Used to access a desired item or enter of numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the
< and > keys are used to enter or exit a sub item.
Used as the < key in the mode selection function.
• 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.
Finalizes numeric values and other selections.
GO
CANCEL
MENU
?
ENTER
Using the Operator Panel
1-6
1.2 Using the Operator Panel
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 make, 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 sent from
the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority
over operator panel settings.
1.2.1 Menu Selection System
The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the
printer.
The vertical transition is made with the and keys and horizontal
transition is made with the > and < keys. To change or finalize
configuration on an item, use the ENTER key.
Note
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
These items will not appear unless the printer
is installed with the applicable option unit.
Print
Status Page
>List of VMB
>Quick Copy
>Private/Stored
>Print VMB Data
Print
Menu Map
>List of
Code JOB
>e-MPS >
Configuration
>>Quick Copy
>>Temp.Code JOB
Size
>>Perm.Code JOB
Size
>>VMB Size
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MENU
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>NetWare >
On
>Parallel I/F
High Speed
>Parallel I/F
Normal
>Parallel I/F
Auto
Interface >
Option
Interface >
Serial
>Parallel I/F
Nibble (high)
Interface >
Parallel
>Data Bits
8
>Stop Bits
1
>Protocol
DTR (pos.)&XON
>NetWare
Off
>NetWare >
On
>TCP/IP
Off
>Ether Talk
Off
>OPT. StatusPage
Off
>>NetWare Frame
Auto
>>DHCP
OFF
>>IP Address
>>Subnet Mask
>>Gateway
>Parity
None
>Baud Rate
9600
Emulation
Line Printer
>Print KPDL errs
On
>Print KPDL errs
On
Emulation >
PCL 6
>Print KPDL errs
Off
Emulation >
KPDL
Emulation >
KPDL (AUTO)
>Print KPDL errs
Off
Emulation >
DIABLO 630
Emulation >
EPSON LQ-850
>Code Set
LQ US
Emulation >
IBM Proprinter
>Code Set
DIABLO US
>Code Set
IBM US
>Alt. Emulation
PCL 6
>Code Set
ISO-6 ASCII
>Barcode Mode
Off
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>LF Action
Ignore LF
>LF Action
CR and LF
>Page Protect
On
>Orientation
Landscape
>Courier
Regular
Font >
Option
Font >
Internal
> I000
>Courier
Dark
>Letter Gothic
Dark
>Letter Gothic
Regular
>Size
012.00 point(s)
>Pitch
10.00 cpi
>List of Fonts
Page Set >
>Copies
001
>Orientation
Portrait
>Page Protect
Auto
>LF Action
LF only
>CR Action
Ignore CR
>CR Action
CR and LF
>CR Action
CR only
>Wide A4
On
>Wide A4
Off
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Hard Disk > >Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>List of
Partition
RAM Disk Mode
On
RAM Disk Mode
Off
>RAM Disk Size
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>List of
Partition
>Read Fonts
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>Format
>List of
Partition
>Resolution
600 dpi
>Resolution
300 dpi
Print Quality >
>KIR mode
Off
>KIR Mode
On
>Ecoprint Mode
On
>Ecoprint Mode
Off
>Resolution
Fine 1200 mode
>Resolution
Fast 1200 mode
>Print Density
03
>Read Data
Opt. ROM >
>List of
Partitions
Memory Card >
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>>Duplex path
Disable
>>Paper weight
Light (Thin)
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>MP Tray Mode
First
Paper Handling >
>MP Tray Size
A4 or Letter
>MP Tray Type
Plain
>EF Size
DL or Business
>EF Type
Envelope
>BulkFeeder Size
>BulkFeeder Type
Plain
>Cassette Size >
>>Unit
inch
>>Unit
mm
>>X Dimension
>>Y Dimension
>Cassette Type
Plain
>Duplex Mode
None
>Override A4/LT
On
>Override A4/LT
Off
>Type Adjust >
Custom 1
>>Paper weight
Heavy (Thick)
>>Paper weight
Normal
>>Duplex Path
Enable
>Reset Type
Adjust
>Feed Select
Cassette
>Opt.StackerMode
Sorter
Life Counters >
>Total Print
>New Toner
Installed
>Stack Select
Face-down tray
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>Resource prot.
Perm / Temp
Others >
>Form Feed
Time Out 030sec.
>Sleep Timer >
015 min.
>Print HEX-DUMP
>Printer Reset
>Resource prot.
Permanent
>Resource Prot.
Off
>Buzzer
Off
>Buzzer
On
>Service >
>>Print
Status Page
>Auto Continue
Mode Off
>Auto Continue
Mode On
>>Auto Continue
Timer 000sec.
>>Sleep Mode
Off
>>Sleep Mode
On
>>Toner ID
>>Developer
>>Drum
>MSG Language
English
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1.2.2 Using the Menu Selection System
This section explains the procedure for using the menu selection system.
The menu selection system is activated by the MENU key while the printer
is Ready.
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.
1
Press the MENU key.
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Menu Map appears.
3
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
If you want to abandon the printing of the menu map, press the
CANCEL key.
4
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a menu map.
Print
Menu Map
MENU
Print
Menu Map
ENTER
Print
Menu Map ?
ENTER
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MENU MAP
FS-1800+ Page Printer
Sample MENU MAP
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Printing 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.
1
Press the MENU key.
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Status Page
appears.
3
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
If you want to abandon the printing of a status page, press the
CANCEL key.
4
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a status page.
For a full description of the status page, see the following pages.
Print
Status Page
MENU
Print
Status Page
ENTER
Print
Status Page ?
ENTER
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The following is a sample status page. The numbers below refer to the
contents explained on the following pages.
Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's
firmware version.
KIR Test pattern
ON
Memory
Installed Options
Network Status
Emulation
Toner Gauge
0
100
Interfaces
Hardware Information
Page Information
Error Log
STATUS PAGE
FS-1800+ Page Printer
Firmware Version: Released:
1
4
3
5
7
2
6
8
9
10
11
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1 — Software Version
This information shows the firmware version and date of issue of the
printer.
2 — Hardware Information
This information shows various printer settings, such as the size and type
of the paper in the paper cassettes.
3 — Memory
This shows the amount of total memory installed in the printer, the
amount of currently available memory, and the current status of the RAM
disk. See Setting the RAM Disk on page 1-86.
4 — Page Information
This shows the print resolution, number of copies, and the total page count.
5 — Installation Options
This shows the option(s) installed in the printer.
6 — Network Status
This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, and Default Gateway
address for the network interface card installed in the printer.
7 — Emulation
This shows all available emulations of the printer. The printer is shipped
from the factory with PCL 6 emulation selected as the default.
8 — Error Log
This shows the last three instances of the following four types of errors,
listing them in the order of their occurrence: KPDL Error Press GO;
Memory overflow Press GO; Print overrun Press GO; File not
found Press GO. The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the
Error Log. For error remedies, see section 3.3.3 Error Messages on page
3-10. Error information is cleared when the printer's power is turned off.
9 — Toner Gauge
This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. When the value is
100, the toner container is full.
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10 — Interface Information
This information shows the default font and the default emulation for all
interfaces installed in the printer.
11 — KIR Test Pattern
KIR is the Kyocera Mita's original smoothing function. This test pattern
shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system.
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e-MPS Printing
To use the e-MPS system, an option Microdrive must be installed in the
printer.
What is e-MPS?
‘e-MPS’ is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System,’ which
is a post-processing function that combines electronic sorting, job
retention, virtual mailboxing, and a barcode printing system for job
retrieval.
When printing multiple copies of a document, the data is transferred from
the computer to the printer only for the first copy; the data is then stored
on the printerís hard disk. Copies of the document are printed using the
stored data.
Printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less
network traffic.
Furthermore, printed data that is stored on the Microdrive can be called up
using job retention functions, such as Quick Copy etc., allowing you to
quickly print additional copies of a document from the printer at any time,
without needing to re-spool the document or start up the computer system.
Job Retention
Job Retention is part of the e-MPS system, allowing you to save print jobs
to the option Microdrive and retrieve them out as desired in one of four
different modes.
When printing, select a Job Retention mode using the printer driver. The
following four modes are available:
•Quick Copy
• Proof and Hold
•Private Print
• Job Storage
For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
Option
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