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

UNPACKING THE PRINTER AND

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CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF

WHERE TO PUT THE PRINTER

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The printer’s location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly aff ect its

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Caution

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To prev ent injury, this printer should be lifted by at least two people.

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 parallel cable is not included in the box. It is

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

Quick Installation Guide (this sheet) Setup Guide CD-ROM Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Magenta)

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 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 a way from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur.

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

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If you use the machine in a confined space, confirm that there is a continuous flow of air.

Optimum Environmental Conditions

Recommended temperature and humidity

Fuser Cleaner Photoconductor Unit Fuser Oil Bottle

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Power Connection

Connect the power cord to a power source with the following specifications:

❒ 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A 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:

A: more than 50 cm (19.7") B: more than 20 cm (7.9") C: more than 50 cm (19.7") D: more than 70 cm (27.6")

Attaching the Sticker

A sticker, stating that paper for an ink-jet printer cannot be used with this printer, is supplied.

Please attach the sticker to the bottom right corner of the top of the printer [A] so that the sticker is easy to see.

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INSTALLING THE FUSER OIL

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BO TTLE AND FUSER CLEANER

Caution

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Do not incinerate the oil bottle. This action could cause a fire or a personal injury.

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Spilt oil is very slippery. If oil is spilt, wipe it up with an alkaline cleaner. Otherwise, the oily surfaces can create the danger of slipping and personal injury.

Important

Prior to moving or transporting the printer, wipe out the fuser oil completely as explained in the “Printer Reference” included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.

INSTALLING THE

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PHO T OCONDUCTOR UNIT

Important

❒ Do not touch the surface of the photoconductor unit.

This could damage the photoconductor unit and reduce the print quality.

❒ Do not expose the photoconductor unit to a light

source greater than 800 luxes for more than two minutes. This could damage the photoconductor unit and reduce the print quality.

Lift the green lock levers to a vertical position.

Pull the top cover open le ver , to open the top cover

Return the green lock levers to their original

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positions.

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Important

❒ Do not return lock levers with force. If you cannot

lock them easily, remove the photoconductor unit from the printer. Then insert it again until the gears mesh securely. After that, try again to return the levers to their original positions.

Close the top cover until the center of the cover locks securely.

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Remove the pins on both sides of the photoconductor unit.

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Insert the oil bottle. When inserting, the side with the label should be facing toward you, and the mouth of the bottle facing down.

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Power Cord Additional Documentation

Remove the plastic bag.

Lift the printer and move 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 adhesiv e tape [A] and pac king material [B] from the printer.

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

To avoid possible build-up of ozone, place this printer in a large well ventilated room that has an air turnover of more than 30 m person.

If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on or severe cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.

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Environments to Avoid

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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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Install the fuser cleaner . When installing, the roller should be facing toward you.

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Turn the lock lev ers to hold the oil bottle and fuser cleaner .

Note

❒ Turn the right lock lever clockwise, and the left one

counterclockwise.

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Remove the protective sheet.

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Insert the photoconductor unit so that the protruding axles on both sides are aligned with the tracks inside the green lock levers. Lower it until the gears mesh securely.

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Important

❒ When inserting the photoconductor unit, be careful

not to touch or damage the surface.

INST ALLING THE TONER CARTRIDGES

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Warning

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

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

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

Caution

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Do not open the front cover when the paper tra y is pulled out halfway. If you do, it might cause a personal injury.

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Do not eat or swallow toner.

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Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridges 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 .

Pull the front cover open lever , to open the front cover

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Hold the new toner cartridge (cyan) and shake it well, about 3 to 4 times, as shown in the illustr ation.

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Important

❒ If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner

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

Remove the tape and the protective cov er as shown in the illustration.

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Important

❒ Do not use excessive force in sliding in the cartridge.

Note

❒ When inserting the cartridge, the side with the seal

should be up.

Repeat steps 2 - 4 for installing the magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges. When installing, start with the magenta toner cartridge, then yellow, and then black.

Close the front cover until the center of the front cover locks securely.

INSTALLING THE PAPER TRAY

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Caution

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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 follo wing procedure describes how to load A4

paper.

For more infor mation about the paper sizes that can be set in the paper tra y, see “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer” in the “Printer Reference” included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.

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Note

❒ If you set a custom paper size, you should enter the

paper size with the printer’s operation panel. For more information, see “Loading Paper in the Paper Tray” in the “Printer Reference” included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.

Slide the paper tray completely into the printer.

Important

❒ Be sure to insert the paper tray completely.

Otherwise, misfeeds might occur , or the front cover might touch the paper tray.

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 electric shock.

Check that the printer’s main power switch (on the rear) is set to the Off position.

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

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If necessary, slide the front and side guides to

Check that the printer’s power switch is set to the Off position (not depressed).

the paper size you want to use.

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SELECTING THE P ANEL

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DISPLAY LANGU A GE

Follow the procedure below to select a language.

Note

❒ You can select one of the following languages:

English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, or Japanese.

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

not necessary for you to do the following procedures.

PRINTING THE TEST PAGE

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You can check if the printer works properly by printing a test page such as the configuration page. Howe ver , you cannot check the connection between the printer and the computer by printing the test page.

Turn on the printer. First set the main power s witch to the On position, and then depress the power switch.

Press the Menu ( ) key.