Triumph-Adler CLP4516 Instruction Handbook
Instruction Handbook
CLP 4516
Colour Printer
Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for
easy reference.
The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user,
other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer. The symbols and their
meanings are indicated below.
WARNING: Indicates that serious injury or even death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect
compliance with the related points.
CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical damage may result from insufficient attention to or
incorrect compliance with the related points.
Symbols
The symbol indicates that the related section includes safety warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated
inside the symbol.
....................[General warning]
....................[Warning of danger of electrical shock]
....................[Warning of high temperature]
The symbol indicates that the related section inclu des information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibit ed
action are indicated inside the symbol.
....................[Warning of prohibited action]
....................[Disassembly prohibited]
The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on actions which must be performed. Specifics
of the required action are indicated inside the symbol.
....................[Alert of required action]
....................[Remove the power plug from the outlet]
....................[Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection]
Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the safety warnings in the guide are illegible or if
the guide itself is missing. (fee required)
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Caution
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
Notice on Software
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 3.
Notice
The information in this guide is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future
editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition.
No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this guide. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer's firmware (contents of its read-only memory).
This guide, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the page printer,
are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this guide, any
copyrightable subjec t matter without the prior written co nsent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is proh ibited. Any copies
made of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject must cont ain the same copyright notice as the material from
which the copying is done.
Regarding Tradenames
PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL is trademark 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.
Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name
of Centronics Data Computer Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is
a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC and Microdrive are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
CompactFlash is a trad emark of SanDisk Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand a nd
product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to pro vide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL 6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.
This product was developed using the Tornado™ Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.
This product contains UFST™ and MicroType® from Agfa Monotype Corporation.
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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 c ountry where you acquired the Programs. You obtain no rights other than th ose granted you under
this license.
The term "Programs" means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions
merged into other programs. IBM retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner, copyrights
in the Programs.
1. License
Under this license, y ou may use the Programs only with the dev ice on which they are installed and transfer possession
of the Programs and the device to another party.
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 terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first use of the Program.
You may not:
1) use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except as provided in this license;
2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or
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Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
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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:
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This limitation will not apply t o claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangib le personal property for which IBM
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IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential
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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, resulting from this license. Neithe r party may bring an action,
regardless of form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired the Program in the United States,
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governed by the l aws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is gove rned by the laws of the country in which
you acquired the Program.
Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement
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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Agfa Monotype License Agreement
1) "Software" shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special
format as well as the UFST Software.
2) You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and
versions of letters, numerals, characters and symbols ("Typefaces") solely for your own customary business or
personal purposes at the address stated on the registration card you return to Agfa Japan. Under the terms of this
License Agreement, you have the right to use the Fonts on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the
fonts on more th an three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agr eement which can be obtained from
Agfa Japan. Agfa Japan retains all rights, title and interest to the Software and Typefaces and no rights are granted
to you other than a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement.
3) To protect proprietary rights of Agfa Ja pan, you agree to maintain the Software an d other proprietary information
concerning the Typefaces in st rict confidence a nd to establish reasonable procedur es regulating access to and use
of the Software and Typefaces.
4) You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefaces, except that you may make one backup copy. You
agree that any such copy shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the original.
5) This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License
may be terminated by Agfa Japan if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not
remedied within thirty (30) days after notice from Agfa Japan. When this License expires or is terminated, you
shall either return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as
requested.
6) You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software.
7) Agfa Japan warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Agfa
Japan-published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Agfa
Japan does not warran t that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
EXCLUDED.
8) Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Agfa Japan in connection with the So ftware and Typefaces is repair
or replacement of d efective parts, upon their return to Agfa Japan.
IN NO EVENT WILL AGFA JAPAN BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES.
9) New York, U.S.A. law governs this Agreement.
10) You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, o r otherwise transfer the Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written
consent of Agfa Japan.
11) Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical
Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as
appropriate. Further use, dup lication or disclosure is subject to rest rictions applicable to restrict ed rights software
as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2).
12) YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE
TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY
STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS
AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WR ITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY OPENING THIS DISKETTE PACKAGE, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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FCC statement (for users in the United States)
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 interfe rence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment ha s been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed to provide reasonable prot ection against harmful interference in a resi dential
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 not
guarantee that inte rference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does n ot cause harmful inte rference 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that used for the receiver.
• 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 equipmen t. Shielded circular cables should be used for interfacing with the computer.
Cautions to the user:
• Any modifications without prior permission of Kyocera may cause harmful interference.
• If any modifications or changes are made to this equipment without prior permission of Kyocera, Kyocera as the
manufacturer does not guarantee the compliance with the FCC Rules.
• The use of equipment that does not comply with the FCC Rules is prohibited.
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Important Notes for Interface connectors
Be sure to power off the printer before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable. For protection against static
electricity discharge to the printer's internal electronics through the interface conn ector(s), cover any interface connector that is not in use with the protective cap supplied.
Use shielded interfa ce cables.
Cautionary Labels
The printer bears any of the following labels.
For Europe, Asia,
and other countries
For U.S.A. and
Canada
Ozone concentration
The printers generate ozone gas (O3) which may concentra te in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell.
To minimize the 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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U T A X GmbH
Ohechaussee 235
D-22848 Norderstedt
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TO
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
Colour Printer TA T
riumph-Adler CLP 4516
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration
relates is in conformity with the following specifications.
Limits and methods of measurement of immunity
characteristics of information technoilogy equipment
Limits and methods of measurement radio interference
characteristics of information technology equipment
Limits for harmonic currents emissions for equipment
input currents ≤ 16 A per phase
Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A
Safety of information technology equipment,
including electrical business equipment
EN 55024/1998
EN 55022/1994 Class B
EN 61000-3-2/1995
EN 61000-3-3/1995
EN 60950/2000
Date:
Authorized Officer:
Company Name:
Address:
UTAX GmbH
Ohechaussee 235, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany
Andreas Meincke
March 09, 2004
Product Manager
ENERGY STAR
This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the E
This function makes it possible to reduce the amo unt of electrical power con sumed 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 printe r power consumption, refer to this manual.
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 (60 minutes) 21 W (45 W) [for U.S.A. and Canada]
( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline
®
As an ENERGY STA R Partner, we have determined that this pr oduct meets the ENERGY STA R
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The basic objective of the E
encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently.
NERGY STA R Program is to reduce environmental pollution by
NERGY STA R Program.
24 W (45 W) [for Europe, Asia, and other countries]
Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA)
The goal of GEEA is efficient use of energy. This product has a high-efficiency profile
and meets the criteria for receiving the GEEA-Label.
Initial sleep mode setting Power Consumption
Power off Sleep mode
15 min. (60 min.) 0 W (1 W) 24 W (30 W)
( ): GEEA criteria
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Installation Precautions
Environment
CAUTION
• Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may
cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal
injury or damage to the printer. .......................................................................................
• Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt becomes attached to the power
plug, clean the plug to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. ......................................
• Avoid locations near radiators, heaters, or other heat sources, or locations near flammable
items, to avoid the danger of fire. ....................................................................................
• To keep the printer cool and facilitate changing of parts and maintenance, allow access space
as shown below. Leave adequate space, especially around the side cover, to allow air to be
properly ventilated out of the printer. ...............................................................................
Top: 75 cm
(29-1/2 inches)
Left: 40 cm
(15-3/4 inches)
Right: 25 cm
(10 inches)
Rear: 25 cm
(10 inches)
([40 cm (15-3/4 inches)
when the optional face-up
output tray is installed]
Front: 60 cm
(23-5/8 inches)
Other Precautions
• Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and performance of the
printer. Install in an air-conditioned room (recommended room temperature: around 20 °C,
humidity: around 65 % RH) and avoid the following locations when selecting a site for the
printer.
• Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to direct sunlight.
• Avoid locations with vibrations.
• Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations.
• Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air.
• Avoid poorly ventilated locations.
• If the floor is delicate against casters, when this product is moved after installation, the floor
material may be damaged.
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Power Supply/Grounding the Printer
WARNING
• DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connec-
tions in the same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock...
• Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If me tallic objects come in contact with the prongs
on the plug, it may cause a fire or electric shock. ...............................................................
• Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the danger of fire or
electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact your
service representative. ...................................................................................................
Other Precautions
• Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the printer.
Handling of Plastic Bags
WARNING
• Keep the plastic bags that are used with the printer away from children. The plastic may cling
to their nose and mouth causing suffocation. ............................................................................
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Precautions for Use
Cautions when Using the Printer
WARNING
• DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.)
on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should
they fall inside. .............................................................................................................
• DO NOT remove any of the covers from the printer as there is a dang er of electrical shock from
high voltage parts inside the printer. ................................................................................
• DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. DO NOT place heavy objects on
the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage.These types of situa-
tions present a danger of fire or electrical shock. ...............................................................
• NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the printer or its parts as there is a danger of fire,
electrical shock or damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing
blindness. ....................................................................................................................
• If the printer becomes excessively hot, smoke appears from the printer, there is an odd smell,
or any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn the
power switch OFF ({) immediately, remove the power plug from the outlet and contact your
service representative. ...................................................................................................
• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the printer, turn the power
switch OFF ({) immediately. Next, remove the power plug from the outlet to avoid the danger
of fire or electrical shock. Then contact your service representative. ...................................
• DO NOT remove or connect the power plug with wet hands, as there is a danger of electrical
shock. .........................................................................................................................
• ALWAYS contact your service representative for maintenance or repair of internal parts. ......
CAUTION
• DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the
wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (ALWAYS grasp the
power plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.) ..............................................
• ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the printer. If the power cord is
damaged, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. ........................................................
• If the printer will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the power switch
OFF ({). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power
plug from the outlet for safety purposes during the time the printer is not in use. ...................
• For safety purposes. ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when performing clean-
ing operations. .............................................................................................................
• If dust accumulates within the printer, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore
recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of inte rnal
parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity. Consult
with your service representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the printer.
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Other Precautions
• DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer.
• DO NOT open the top cover, turn off the main switch, or pull out the power plug during printing.
• During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's
health. If, however, the printer is used over a long period of time in a poorly ventilated room or
when printing an extremely large number of copies, the smell may become unpleasant. To
maintain the appropriate environment for print work, it is suggested that the room be properly
ventilated.
• DO NOT touch electrical parts, such as connectors or printed circuit boards. They could be
damaged by static electricity.
• DO NOT attempt to perform any operations not explained in this handbook.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adju stments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• If the printer will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the cassette,
return it to its original package and reseal it.
Cautions for Toner Handling
CAUTION
• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn. ..................
• Never open the toner container........................................................................................
• Make sure not to inhale the toner, and not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth with the hands
stained with the toner. And make sure not to stick to your skin. ................................................
• For the disposal of old toner container, consult your dealer. Or dispose of the toner or toner
containers in accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations. .......................
• Keep away the toner container. .......................................................................................
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For More Information...
Item Description
Installation Guide
(paper manual)
Quick Reference Guide
(paper manual)
The following documents are stored in the CD-ROM as PDF documents.
Operation Guide (this manual) Guides you through topics concerning the operations and main-
KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide Describes how to install and set the printer driver.
PRESCRIBE Command Technical
Reference
PRESCRIBE Command Reference Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE command
Describes the printer setup procedure.
Describes common information about the printer such as loading paper, understanding messages, etc.
tenance of the printer.
PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera Mita
printers. This Technical Reference contains the information
about how the printing is performed using the PRESCRIBE
commands as well as the font and emulation description. Also
included is a list of permanent parameters and their explanation
needed when customizing your printer.
syntax and parameters with the aid of print examples.
Guide to the Operation Guide
This Operation Guide has the following chapters:
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter explains printer features and the names of parts.
Chapter 2 Handling Paper
This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer.
Chapter 3 Using the 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 4 Troubleshooting
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams.
Chapter 5 Maintenance
This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer.
Appendix A Options
This appendix introduces the available options to be used with the printer.
Appendix B Computer Interface
This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the printer’s parallel
interface, USB interface, and serial interface.
Appendix C Technical Specifications
This appendix lists the printer’s specifications.
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.2 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.3 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.1.4 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.2 Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.2 Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.3 Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.2.4 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Chapter 2 Handling Paper
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.1 Available paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.2 Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.1.4 Recommended Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.1 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.2 Paper properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.2.3 Other properties of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.3.1 Loading Paper into the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.3.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.4 Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.4.1 Selecting the Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.5 Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.1 Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.2 Indicators in Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.2.1 Menu Selection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.2.2 Menu System Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.3.1 Printing a Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.3.2 Printing a Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.4 e-MPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.4.1 Using Quick Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.4.2 Using Proof-and-Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.4.3 Printing a Private Print/Stored Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.4.4 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.4.5 Changing e-MPS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
3.5.3 Changing Network Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3.5.4 Resolving IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
3.6 Making Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
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3.6.1 Default Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
3.6.2 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
3.6.3 Printing KPDL Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
3.6.4 Default Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
3.7 Pagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
3.7.1 Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
3.7.2 Print Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
3.7.3 Page Protect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
3.7.4 Linefeed (LF) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
3.7.5 Carriage-Return (CR) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
3.7.6 Wide A4 Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
3.8 Setting Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
3.8.1 Gloss Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
3.9 Operating the Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
3.9.1 Using the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
3.9.2 Using the Optional Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
3.9.3 Using the RAM Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
3.10 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
3.10.1 MP Tray Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
3.10.5 Setting the Cassette Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
3.10.6 Selecting the Paper Feed Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77
3.10.7 Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78
3.10.8 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
3.10.9 Creating Custom Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
3.10.10 Resetting the Custom Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84
3.10.11 Selecting the Output Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-85
3.11 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86
3.12 Reading Life Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87
3.12.1 Displaying the Total Printed Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87
3.12.2 Resetting the Toner Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
3.13 Other Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89
3.13.1 Selecting the Message Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89
3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-90
3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-91
3.13.4 Received Data Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-93
3.13.5 Printer Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-94
3.13.6 Resource Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-95
3.13.7 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-96
3.13.8 Auto Continue Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97
3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-98
3.13.10 Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99
3.13.11 Color Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-100
3.13.12 Printing the Service Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-103
3.13.13 Color Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
4.1 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.1 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.4 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.4.1 Possible Paper Jam Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.4.3 Jam at the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
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4.4.4 Jam at the Paper Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.4.5 Jam at the Rear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.4.6 Jam at the MP Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.4.7 Jam at the Optional Envelope Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.4.8 Jam at the Optional Duplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Chapter 5 Maintenance
5.1 Toner Container Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.1 Frequency of toner container replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.2 Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement 5-3
5.1.3 Replacing the Toner Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.3.1 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.3.2 Cleaning the Paper Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.3.3 Cleaning the Advanced Beam Array Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Appendix A Options
A.1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
A.2 Expansion Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
A.2.1 Installing the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4
A.3 General Description of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
A.3.1 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
A.3.2 PF-60 Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
A.3.3 DU-300 Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
A.3.4 PT-300 Face-up Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9
A.3.5 Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10
A.3.6 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11
Appendix B Computer Interface
B.1 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
B.1.1 Communication Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
B.1.2 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
B.2 USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
B.2.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.2.2 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.3 Serial Interface (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
B.3.1 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
B.3.2 Interface voltage levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
B.4 RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
B.4.1 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
B.4.2 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-8
B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9
B.5.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9
B.5.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9
Appendix C Technical Specifications
C.1 Printer Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2
C.2 Printing Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to the professional color printer from TA Triumph-Adler. With the Color Printer
CLP 4516, you can print out color or monochrome pages at a speed of 16 pages per minute
(A4 size) or 17 pages per minute (Letter and A5 sizes).
1.1 Features
1.1 Features
1.1.1 General
This section outlines the common major printer features of the TA Triumph-Adler CLP 4516
color page printer.
Components with an ultra-long product life
The main printer components such as the Advanced Beam Array, imaging drum,
development units, and fuser unit have an ultra-long product life.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
This printer supports Full-Speed USB 2.0. Connection to a computer with a USB interface
gives a higher communication speed than parallel interface connection.
High-speed printing
This printer supports print speeds of up to 16 pages per minute (A4 size) for both color and
monochrome printouts. (Actual time varies according to page complexity.)
Superb color printing quality
This printer prints the gray level of 4 bpp (bits per pixel).
Intelligent color calibration system
The intelligent color calibration system automatically optimizes colors every time the
printer is powered.
Variety of paper sizes and types
In addition to ordinary paper, you can use print media such as transparencies, labels, and
other special papers for printouts.
Sleep mode
Conserves energy while printing is in standby.
1.1.2 Hardware
Advanced Performance Data Processing
A 400 MHz CPU, 96 MB of RAM, and the optional hard disk deliver ideal throughput for
wide varying printing applications.
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1.1 Features
Expansion slot for hardware interfaces
This printer is equipped with an expansion slot for plugging in an optional network interface
card or a hard disk.
Standard bidirectional parallel interface
Ensures high-speed data transfer between the host computer and printer.
Memory card slot
You can select and read the data in a memory card set in this slot from the printer operator
panel.
Large-capacity paper cassette
The paper cassette can hold approximately 500 sheets of 80 g/m² paper which is 0.1 mm
thick. The printer also has a multipurpose tray that can hold approximately 100 sheets of
nonstandard size paper. Printed sheets can be stacked in the face-down output tray or an
optional face-up output tray.
1.1.3 Software
Displaying printer messages in any of eight languages
Printer messages can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, or
Portuguese.
e-MPS
‘e-MPS’ is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System,’ which is a
post-processing function that combines electronic sorting, job retention, and virtual
mailboxing.
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 printer’s 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 hard disk 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.
Printer control language PRESCRIBE
The printer uses PRESCRIBE, Kyocera Mita’s page printer control language with enhanced
color graphics capabilities. The simple commands of PRESCRIBE allow the programmers
to easily define pagination and device control.
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1.1 Features
1.1.4 Networking
KPDL3 (Printer Description Language 3)
The printer uses KPDL3, our implementation of the PostScript page description
language Level 3. The printer has 136 fonts that are compatible with Adobe PostScript
fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.)
PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes
The printer has the built-in two-dimensional stacked bar codes of PDF 417 (Portable Data
File 417).
Account Management System
This printer comes equipped with an Account Management System function which records
the number of pages printed by each department. The administrator can preset the maximum
number of pages that each department will be allowed to print.
Built-in and external network interfaces
Because the network interface supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and EtherTalk
protocols, network printing is possible with various environments including Windows,
Macintosh, UNIX and NetWare, etc.
Support for network printer monitor utility (KM-NET VIEWER)
Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the CD-ROM
(supplied with the printer) for details.
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1.2 Parts and Functions
This section provides explanations and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their
functions. Try to be familiar with the names and functions of these parts for correct use and
optimal performance.
1.2.1 Front
1.2 Parts and Functions
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Figure 1-1
1 Operator Panel
Used to specify printer functions and display the printer operating status.
2 Top Cover
When open, this cover gives you access to the internal component for replacing toner
containers.
3 Paper Cassette
The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to Legal sizes (80 g/m²).
4 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray
The MP tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper (80 g/m²). Transparencies, envelopes, etc.
must be fed using this tray.
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1.2 Parts and Functions
1.2.2 Left
3
Figure 1-2
1 Face-down Tray
This tray receives printouts face down.
2 Power Switch
This switch turns printer power on and off.
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5
2
4
3 Left Cover
This cover needs to be opened when replacing the waste toner box or cleaning the main
charger units.
4 Waste Toner Box
This plastic box collects waste toner for later disposal. The box has a cap which is used
to seal the box opening when being disposed of.
5 Main Charger Units
The main charger units are electrical components included in each toner container and
are used to transfer toner onto the drum unit. Whenever you replace a toner container,
be sure to clean the corresponding main charger unit.
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1.2.3 Internal
1.2 Parts and Functions
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2
3
4
5
Figure 1-3
1 Magenta Toner Container
This container holds magenta (M) toner. You must replace the container when the toner
run out.
2 Cyan Toner Container
This container holds cyan (C) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run
out.
3 Yellow Toner Container
This container holds yellow (Y) toner. You must replace the container when the toner
run out.
4 Black Toner Container
This container holds black (K) toner. You must replace the container when the toner
run out.
5 Paper Transfer Unit
The paper transfer unit feeds paper from the cassette for printing.
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1.2 Parts and Functions
1.2.4 Rear
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3
4
Figure 1-4
1Vents
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Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside.
2 USB Interface Connector
This connector is a USB interface that conforms to the Full-Speed USB 2.0. Use a USB
cable between this connector and the USB port on a computer.
3 Memory Card Slot
This slot receives a memory card. A memory card can hold fonts, macros, forms, etc.,
that can be downloaded in the printer’s memory. For details, see Appendix A Options,
section A.3.1 Memory Card on page A-7.
4 Power Cord Connector
This connector accepts the power cord supplied with the printer.
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5 Network indicators
These indicators light according to the communication status with the network.
Right: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX indicator
Lights when you are connected to the network at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Left: Status indicator
Flashes during data communication.
6 Network Interface Connector
Connects to the network via a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network cable.
7 Parallel Interface Connector
This connector is for a standard Centronics parallel interface cable from the computer.
Connect this connector to the computer’s parallel port.
8 Option Interface Slot (Network/Serial)
This slot can be used to hold the optional network interface card, a hard disk or the
serial interface board kit. For details, see Appendix A Options.
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Chapter 2 Handling Paper
The printer can use a variety of media in various sizes. However, any media you will choose
to use with the printer must be in accordance with the guidelines and specifications in this
chapter. Use of paper not satisfying these guidelines and specifications may cause problems
such as frequent paper jams, poor quality printing, and possible damage to the printer
mechanism.
Even meeting the instructions provided in this chapter, special media such as transparencies,
labels, envelopes, non-standard-size paper must be fed directly from the printer’s MP
(multi-purpose) tray and delivered in the face-up tray in ‘straight path’ manner. For details
on use of MP tray, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode
on page 3-68.
2.1 General
2.1 General
The CLP 4516 color printer is designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper, like those
widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printer will also support other types
of paper as long as they meet the standards explained in this chapter.
Selecting the right paper is very important. Use of unsuitable paper can cause paper jams,
misfeed, curling, poor print quality, and even worse, printer damage. This chapter shows
you how to use your printer in a way that will ensure efficient, error-free printing and
minimal printer damage. This practice will increase your office productivity.
Note
2.1.1 Available paper types
TA Triumph-Adler will not be liable for any problems that may occur if you use
paper that does not meet these standards.
The CLP 4516 printer can use almost any type of printer paper. This printer accepts paper
used for xerographic copiers as well.
Paper comes in three generic grades: economy, standard, and premium. The grades are
determined by how easily the paper can pass through the printer. This depends on the
smoothness, size, moisture content, and cutting of the paper. The higher the grade, the less
risk of problems (such as paper jams), and higher the print quality.
The differences in paper characteristics of different paper makers also affect the printer
performance. High-performance printer can produce high-quality results only when the
right types of paper are selected. Low-priced paper is not always economical, especially if it
ends up causing frequent printing problems.
Paper of the different grades is available in basis weights (explained later). The recommended
basis weights of paper for the printer are 16, 20, and 28 pounds. When expressed in grams per
square meter, the recommended basis weights range from 60 to 105 g/m².
2.1.2 Paper specifications
Tab le 2 -1 summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the subsequent
pages.
Item Values
Weight (basis weight) Cassette: 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb/ream)
Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensions See Tab le 2 -3 .
Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
Squareness of corners 90 ±0.2 °
Moisture content 4 to 6 %
MP tray: 60 to 200 g/m² (16 to 53 lb/ream)
Table 2-1
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Item Values
Direction of grain Long grain
Pulp content 80 % or more
Table 2-1 (Continued)
2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes
The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as
cut-sheet, the MP (multi-purpose) tray must be used.
2.1 General
Paper cassette
21 cm 8-1/4 inches
35.6 cm
14 inches
Minimum
Paper Size
14.8 cm
5-13/16 inches
Maximum
Paper Size
21.6 cm
8-1/2 inches
MP tray
29.7 cm
11-11/16 inches
14.8 cm
5-13/16 inches
7 cm
2-13/16 inches
Minimum
Paper Size
Maximum
Paper Size
21.6 cm
8-1/2 inches
Figure 2-1
2.1.4 Recommended Paper
The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance.
Size Product Weight
Letter, Legal Hammermill LASER PRINT 90 g/m² (24 lb)
A4 NEUSIEDLER COLOR COPY 90 g/m²
Table 2-2
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2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
Printer printing is a process involving light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In
addition, as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending,
and twisting motions. A high-quality printing paper matching the printer's requirements
with-stands all these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copy
consistently.
This section describes the major considerations for selecting the right printing paper.
2.2.1 Guidelines
Paper conditions
Do not use paper with folded edges, curls, warps, smudges, tears, or embossing. Also do
not use paper containing lint, clay, or paper debris. Using such paper may cause illegible
printing, misfeeds, paper jams, etc., and shorten the product life of the printer. Never use
paper with surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper surface should be as
smooth and even as possible.
Paper composition
Do not use paper with surface-coating or containing plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing
causes such paper to emit toxic fumes.
Bond paper should have at least an 80 % pulp content. The percentage of cotton and other
fibers should not exceed 20 %.
Paper sizes
Tab le 2-3 lists the standard paper sizes and dimensions. Note that certain paper sizes are
available only for MP tray feeding (as remarked) and face-up tray delivering. For details on
using MP tray, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode on
page 3-68.
The dimensional tolerances for these paper sizes are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for both
length and width of paper. The corner angles must be 90 ±0.2°.
MP tray Size Cassette or
MP tray
Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Legal
Business 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Letter 8-1/2 × 11 inches
ISO A6 10.5 × 14.8 cm ISO A4 21 × 29.7 cm
ISO DL 11 × 22 cm ISO A5 14.8 × 21 cm
Commercial 9 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches ISO C5 16.2 × 22.9 cm
Commercial 6-3/4 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches ISO B5 17.6 × 25 cm
JIS B6 12.8 × 18.2 cm JIS B5 18.2 × 25.7 cm
Statement 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches Executive 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches
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Size
8-1/2 × 14 inches
Table 2-3
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