Triumph-Adler CLP4526 Instruction Handbook

Instruction Handbook

CLP 4526

Colour Printer

Safety Notes

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 includes information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited
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 PRINT ER'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 subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited. Any copies
made of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from
which the copying is done.

Regarding Tradenames

PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. 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 trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and
product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide 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 T HE
DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU Do not SO RETURN THE DEVICE WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN
YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country organization, grants you a license for the
Programs only in the country where you acquired the Programs. You obtain no rights other than those 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, you may use the Programs only with the device 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

3) sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the Program.

2. Limited Warranty

The Programs are provided AS IS.

THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS (OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

3. Limitation of Remedies

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

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

a) the equivalent of U.S. $25,000 in your local currency; or
b) IBM's then generally available license fee for the Program

This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM
is legally liable.

IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential
damages, even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be
liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any
developer of Programs supplied to IBM. IBM's and the developer's limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such
developer is an intended beneficiary of this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions,
so they may not apply to you.

4. General

You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and
conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for
payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license. Neither 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,
this license is governed by the laws of the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license is
governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which
you acquired the Program.

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 than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agreement 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 Japan, you agree to maintain the Software a nd other proprietary information
concerning the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures 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 warrant 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 Software and Typefaces is repair
or replacement of defective 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 sha ll not sublicense, sell, lease, or 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, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted 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 WRITTEN 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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Cautionary Labels

The printer bears any of the following labels.

For Europe, Asia,
and other countrie

s (except U.S.A. and Canada)

Ozone concentration

The printers generate ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate 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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CE Marking Directive

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

UTAX GmbH
Ohechaussee 235, 22848 Norderstedt

Declares that the product

Product name: Color Page Printer

Model number:

Conforms to the following product specifications:

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

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

CLP 4526

(as tested with enhancement optional units; paper feeder PF-640/645, document finisher DF-610,
H.D.D HD-10, IB-21E etc.)

EN 55 022: 1998 Class B
EN 61 000-3-2: 1995
EN 61 000-3-3: 1995
EN 55 024: 1998
EN 60 950: 2000

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ISO 7779

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

Disclaimer

UTAX GmbH will not be liable to customers or any other person or entity for any loss or damage caused or alleged to
be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of
service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the
equipment or software.

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NERGY STAR

E

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 amount of electrical power consumed by the printer. For maximum power
savings, turn off the printer’s power supply when not using the printer for extended periods of time.

For details on the sleep timer function and printer power consumption, refer to this manual.

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

®

As an E

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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

Partner, we have determined that this product meets the E

NERGY STAR

Program is to reduce environmental pollution by

NERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

Program.

Initial sleep mode setting Power consumption in sleep mode

30 minutes (60 minutes) 30 W (70 W)

( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline

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

30 min. (30 min.) 0 W (1 W) 30 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, be sure to allow sufficient space around it as shown below. In partic-

ular, be sure to allow sufficient space between the vents on the sides of the printer and walls,
etc. Not allowing enough space can impede cooling, which leads to overheating and poor

printer performance.......................................................................................................

• Always use the caster stoppers to stabilize the printer once it is in place to keep it from moving

and/or falling over and causing injury. .............................................................................

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.

• When casters are installed on the printer, moving the printer can cause damage to certain floor

surfaces.

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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 connections

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 metallic 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 danger 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 situations

present a danger of fire or electrical shock. .......................................................................

• 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 cleaning

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 internal
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.

• Do not block the cooling air in and out vents and the exhaust duct against walls or with other
objects. If the flow of cooling air is blocked, heat will be built up in the printer, and there will

be a risk of fire. .............................................................................................................

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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 front 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 adjustments 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 Commands Technical
Reference

PRESCRIBE Commands Command
Reference

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.

Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE command
syntax and parameters.

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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.

Appendix C Technical Specifications

This appendix lists the printer’s specifications.

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Contents

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 Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.2.3 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

2.2 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.3.1 Loading paper into the cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.3.2 Loading paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.4 Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.4.1 Selecting the special paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

3.4.3 Printing a Private Print/Job Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

3.4.4 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

3.4.5 Changing e-MPS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

3.5.3 Changing Network Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

3.5.4 Resolving IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

3.6 Making Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

3.6.1 Default Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

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3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

3.6.3 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

3.6.5 Default Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

3.7 Pagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

3.7.1 Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

3.7.2 Print Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

3.7.3 Linefeed (LF) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

3.7.4 Carriage-Return (CR) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

3.8 Setting Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

3.8.1 Tone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

3.8.2 Gloss Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

3.9 Operating the Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

3.9.1 Using the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

3.9.2 Using the Option Hard Disk (HD-10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

3.9.3 Using the RAM Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

3.10 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

3.10.1 MP Tray Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

3.10.5 Selecting the Paper Feed Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

3.10.6 Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

3.10.7 Adjusting the Stitch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

3.10.8 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

3.10.9 Creating Custom Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

3.10.10 Resetting the Custom Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

3.10.11 Selecting the Output Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

3.11 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

3.12 Reading Life Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

3.12.1 Displaying the Total Printed Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

3.12.2 Resetting the Toner Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

3.13 Other Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

3.13.1 Selecting the Message Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

3.13.4 Received Data Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

3.13.5 Printer Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

3.13.6 Resource Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

3.13.7 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

3.13.8 Auto Continue Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

3.13.10 Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

3.13.11 Staple Error Detection Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

3.13.12 Punch Error Detection Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

3.13.13 Mixed Color/Monochrome Print Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

3.13.14 Color Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

3.13.15 Printing the Service Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

3.13.16 Color Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

3.13.17 Using High Density Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.4 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

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4.4.1 Possible Paper Jam Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.4.3 Paper Jam – Paper Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.4.4 Paper Jam — Paper Cassette # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.4.5 Paper Jam — MP Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.4.6 Paper Jam – Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.4.7 Paper Jam – Right Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.4.8 Paper Jam – Paper Feed Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

4.4.9 Paper Jam – Left Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

4.4.10 Paper Jam – Option Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Chapter 5 Maintenance

5.1 Toner Container Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.1.2 Toner Container Replacement Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.1.3 Replacing the Toner Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.3 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.3.1 Cleaning the Registration Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Appendix A Options

A.1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

A.2 Expansion Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

A.3 General Description of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5

Appendix B Computer Interface

B.1 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

B.1.1 Communication Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B.1.2 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

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 professional color printing. The CLP 4526 Color
Printer lets you print top quality documents in color or monochrome at 26 pages per minute
in A4 paper size, and at 13 pages per minute in B4 and A3 paper sizes.

A full range of options includes a large-capacity paper feeder, duplex unit, document
finisher, and more.

1.1 Features

1.1 Features

1.1.1 General

This section outlines the major printer features of the CLP 4526 Color Page
Printer.

Components with an ultra-long product life

The main printer components such as the imaging drum, development units, and fuser unit
have an ultra-long product life.

The imaging drum has been developed using
that makes full use of amorphous silicon.

High-speed printing

The printer supports a print speed of 26 pages per minute for both color and monochrome
output. Actual printing time depends on the complexity of the page being printed.

Superb color printing quality and versatile color control

This printer allows you to switch the gray level of each pixel between 2 bpp and 4 bpp (bits
per pixel). Also, the intelligent color calibration system automatically optimizes colors
every time the printer is powered. These media types are also support in various sizes of
standard and non-standard.

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. These media types are also support in various sizes of
standard and non-standard.

Sleep mode

the leading-edge ceramic technology

1.1.2 Hardware

The sleep mode conserves energy while printing is in standby.

Advanced data processing

A 600 MHz CPU, up to 512 MB of RAM, and the optional hard disk (HD-10) deliver ideal
throughput for wide varying printing applications.

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1.1 Features

Two expansion slots for hardware interfaces

The printer is equipped with two expansion slots for plugging in an optional network
interface card and a hard disk (HD-10).

Standard bidirectional parallel interface

The 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 inserted in this slot from the printer
operator panel.

Paper cassette and tray

The paper cassette can hold approximately 500 sheets of paper. The printer also has a MP
(multipurpose) tray that can hold approximately 150 sheets.

1.1.3 Software

Options

Available options include a large-capacity paper feeder, duplex unit, document finisher, and
more.

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,
color graphics capabilities. The simple commands of PRESCRIBE allow the programmers
to easily define pagination and device control.

3

KPDL

The printer uses KPDL3,
language Level 3. The printer has 136 fonts that are compatible with Adobe PostScript
fonts. The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.

a page printer control language with enhanced

an implementation of the PostScript page description

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1.1 Features

1.1.4 Networking

PDF direct print

Allows you to send a selected PDF file directly to the printer without invoking a printer
driver.

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.

For details on the account management system, refer to the Account Management System
Guide.

Built-in and External Network Interfaces

The network interface supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and EtherTalk protocols.
Therefore, network printing is possible with various operating system environments
including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX and NetWare.

Support for Network Printer Monitor Utility (

Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the CD-ROM
(supplied with the printer) for details.

NET VIEWER)

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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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4

2

3

7

Figure 1-1

1 Operator Panel

Used to specify printer functions and display the printer operating status.

2 Front Cover

When open, this cover gives you access to the interior of the printer when replacing toner
containers or the waste toner box. The cover must also be open to clear a paper jam.

3 Paper Cassette

The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to A3 size paper.

4 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray

The MP tray holds up to 150 sheets of standard size paper. Transparencies, labels, and
other special media must be fed using this tray.

5 Paper Stopper

When standing up, this stopper prevents printed sheets of large size paper from falling
off the printer.

6 Top (Face-down) Tray

This tray receives printouts face-down.

7 Right Cover

Open this cover when clearing a paper jam.

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1.2 Parts and Functions

8

9

10

Figure 1-2

8 Power Switch

Turns printer power on and off.

9 Power Cord Connector

Connect the power cord that comes with the printer here.

10 Left Cover

Open this cover when clearing a paper jam.

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1.2.2 Internal

1.2 Parts and Functions

1234

567

Figure 1-3

1 Magenta (M) Toner Container

2 Cyan (C) Toner Container

3 Yellow (Y) Toner Container

4 Black (K) Toner Container

5 Toner Container Cover

Open this cover when replacing a toner container or when cleaning the charger unit.

6 Charger Unit

This is a high-voltage charger unit that is used for transferring toner to the drum unit.
Clean the charger unit whenever you replace a toner container. For details, see 5.3.2

Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page 5-7.

7 Waste Toner Box

Used waste toner collects in this box.

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1.2 Parts and Functions

1.2.3 Rear

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2

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4

3

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Figure 1-4

1Vents

Vents allow cooling air to enter and ozone to exit.

2 Memory Card Slot

This slot receives a memory (Compact Flash) 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-5.

3 Network Indicators

These indicators light according to the communication status with the network.
10BASE-T indicator (10): Lights when you are connected to the network at 10 Mbps.
100BASE-TX indicator (100): Lights when you are connected to network at 100 Mbps.
Status indicator (ST): Flashes during data communication.

4 Network Interface Connector

Connects to the network via a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network cable.

5 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.

6 Option Interface Card Slot (Network) [OPT2]

This slot holds an optional network interface card for network printing. (An optional
Hard disk can’t be used in this slot.) For details see Appendix A Options.

7 Hard Disk Slot (OPT1/HDD)

This slot holds an optional hard disk (HD-10) for storing print jobs. A specified
hard disk must be used. For details, see Appendix A Options, section

A.3.7 Hard Disk on page A-7.

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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 complying with 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 3-48.

2.1 General

2.1 General

Your Color printer is designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper, like the type
widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. It 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.

The manufacturer will not be liable for any problems that may occur if you use paper that
does not meet these standards.

Note

2.1.1 Available paper types

The CLP 4526 can use almost any type of printer paper. These printers accept 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 printers 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 printers are 16, 20, and 24 pounds. When expressed in grams
per square meter, the recommended basis weights range from 60 to 105 g/m².

2.1.2 Paper specifications

Ta bl e 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 Table 2-2.

Dimensional accuracy

MP tray: 60 to 220 g/m² (16 to 58 lb/ream)

±

0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)

†

Squareness of corners

Moisture content 4 to 6 %

Table 2-1

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0.2 °

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