MB 316 quick installation

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

MB316

Please read the Safety Information in the “Operating Instructions” before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Power Connection

UNP ACKING THE PRINTER AND

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CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX

Check the contents of the box according to the following list. If one or some items are missing, please contact your sales or service representative.

Important

❒ The interface cable is not included in the box. It is

your responsibility to provide the interface cable appropriate for the computer you are using.

Quick Installation Guide (this sheet) Operating Instructions CD-ROM Output Tray Extender Printer (including a starter toner cartridge) Additional Documentation

Remove the plastic bag. Lift the printer and move

WHERE TO PUT THE PRINTER

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The printer’s location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly affect its performance.

Warning

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Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in event of an emergency , it can be unplugged easily.

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Only connect the machine to the power source described on this sheet.

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Avoid multi-wiring.

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Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place

Connect the power cord to a power source with the follow-

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ing specifications:

❒ 120V, 60Hz, 6A or more

Space Required for Installing the

Printer

Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirement is as follows:

heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire.

Caution

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Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur.

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Place the machine on a strong and level surface. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury.

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If you use the machine in a confined space,

A: more than 10 cm (4.0")

B: more than 10 cm (4.0")

C: more than 100 cm (40.0")

D: more than 10 cm (4.0")

confirm that there is a continuous flow of air.

it to the place where you want to install it.

When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the printer.

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Remove the four pieces of adhesive tape from the printer as shown in the illustration.

Optimum Environmental Conditions

Recommended temperature and humidity

%RH

15°C

%RH

70%

30%

C 15%

10 20 30

50°F 80%

59°F

70%

C 80%10°C 80%

25 70%

25 30%

C 15%

80.6°F 80% 77°F

70%

32°C

54%

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89.6°F

54%

Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface.

INSTALLING THE TONER

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CARTRIDGE

Pull out the tape inside the unit horizontally

while holding the cartridge with one hand as shown in the illustration.

Warning

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Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner . T oner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame.

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Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.

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If you dispose of the used toner cartridge yourself, dispose of them according to your local regulations.

Caution

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Do not eat or swallow toner.

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Keep toner (used or unused) and the toner cartridge out of reach of children.

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Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those provided by an authorized dealer.

Important

❒ Do not expose the toner cartridge to a light for a

long time. If you do, the toner cartridge will be damaged and the print quality might be reduced.

Open the front cover by pulling the front cover

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Important

❒ Be sure to remove the tape completely before

installing the toner cartridge. Otherwise, the printer might be damaged.

❒ Be sure to pull the tape horizontally. Pulling it

upward or downward may cause the toner to scatter.

❒ Be careful not to make your cloths dirty with toner. ❒ After pulling the tape out of the cartridge, toner

scatters easily. Do not shake or give a shock to the cartridge.

CONNECTING THE POWER

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CORD

Caution

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When you pull the plug out of the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing a fire or an electric shock.

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It is dangerous to handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this may result in receiving an electrical shock.

Important

❒ When you use this printer for the first time after

unpacking and installing it, be sure to turn the power switch on before loading paper in the tray.

Check that the power switch is turned off. If it is on, turn it off.

Off

release buttons.

Holding the grips of the cartridge, insert it into

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the printer until it stops as shown in the illustration.

Insert the plug of the power cord into the wall socket securely .

Turn the power switch on.

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Pull the toner cartridge out of the printer by holding the grips of the cartridge.

Close the front cover.

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If you frequently use 81/2" x 14" paper , install the output tray extender to the output tray.

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The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to rear and left to right.

59°F

30%

50°F 15%

50 80 90

60 70

Possible operation range

77°F

30%

89.6°F 15%

Recommended range

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Environments to A void

Important

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Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light

❒ Dusty areas ❒ Areas with corrosive gases ❒ Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid ❒ Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier ❒ Locations near other electronic equipment ❒ Locations where the printer might be subjected to

frequent strong vibration

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Note

❒ Do not hold the toner cartridge upside down or

stand it vertically.

Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration, and shake it side to side, about seven - eight times.

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Note

❒ If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner

might not be evenly distributed in the cartridge. In this case, print quality might be reduced.

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Important

❒ Do not close the front cover with force. If you

cannot close the cover easily, pull out the toner cartridge from the printer and insert it again. After that, close the front cover again.

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Insert the paper tray into the printer until it

NSTALLING THE PAPER

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stops.

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Caution

•The paper tray does not have a stopper. When pulling it out, be careful not to pull it strongly. If you do, the tray might fall and cause personal injury.

The default setting of the paper size is

(short-edge feed).

81/2" x 11"

If you want to use other sizes, set paper in the optional tray .

For more information about the paper sizes that can be set in the paper tray , see “Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer” in the “Operating Instructions”.

Turn the power switch off.

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SELECTING THE P ANEL

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DISPLA Y LANGUAGE

Select a language following the procedures described below. The message for the selected language will appear on the panel display.

PRINTING A TEST PAGE

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You can check if the printer works properly by printing a test page (configuration page).

However, you cannot check the connection between the printer and the computer by printing the test page.

Note

❒ The default setting is English. ❒ If you want to use the English panel display, the

following procedures are unnecessary.

Turn on the printer’s power switch while pressing the Menu key, until the following

Check that the power switch is turned on.

Press the Menu key .

The following message appears on the panel display.

message appears on the panel display.

Main Menu: ▲

Language ▲

Job Control ▼

English ▼

Press the ▲ ▼ keys until the following message

Pull the paper tray out of the printer . Place it on a flat surface.

Off

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Press the ▲ ▼ keys until the language you want to select appears on the panel display .

appears on the panel display .

Main Menu: ▲ List Print ▼

CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO

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A COMPUTER

Connect the printer to a computer using a parallel port.

Important

❒ The parallel interface cable is not provided with

the printer. It is your responsibility to provide the interface cable appropriate for the computer you are using.

❒ The printer’s parallel connection is a standard

bi-directional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE1284 and an available parallel port on your computer.

❒ To avoid electrical interference, use a shielded

cable.

SETTING UP FOR PRINTING

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Printing requires installation of a printer driver for the operating system.

Reference

❒ See “Printer Drivers for the Printer” in the

“Operating Instructions”.

❒ If you want to install options, see “Installing

Options” in the “Operating Insrtuctions”.

Note

❒ Do not use a parallel cable more than 2.5 meters

(8.2 feet) long.

Turn off the printer’s power switch.

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Load paper into the paper tray with the print side up.

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Important

❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than

the limit mark inside the tray.

❒ Confirm that the paper fits under the rear guide.

Press the Enter key.

The settings are applied and the ready message appears on the panel display.

Press the Enter key .

The following message appears on the panel display.

List Print: ▲

1.Config. page ▼

Press the Enter key .

The following message appears on the panel display.

Config. page: Press Enter key

Press the Enter key .

In a short time, the test printing will start.

Important

❒ If you cannot complete the test printing correctly,

check if an error message appears on the panel display. For more information about error messages, see “Troubleshooting” in the “Operating Instructions”.

❒ After installing the new toner cartridge, the first

few pages might be printed with light density. If density does not become darker, see “Troubleshooting” in the “Operating Instructions”.

Turn the computer off.

Attach the interface cable to the interface connector of the printer. Secure the cable with the metal fittings as shown in the illustration.

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Important

❒ Rating voltage of the parallel interface connector

for the computer ; Max. DC5V.

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