Triumph-Adler CLP4532 Advanced Manual
Instruction Handbook
Advanced
CLP 4532
Colour Printer
Contents
1 Handling Paper ..............................................................................................1-1
General Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 1-2
Selecting the Right Paper ....................................................................................................... 1-4
Paper Type ............................................................................................................................ 1-10
2 Using the Operation Panel ...........................................................................2-1
General Information ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Understanding the Operation Panel ........................................................................................ 2-3
Canceling a Printing Job ......................................................................................................... 2-8
Using the Menu Selection System .......................................................................................... 2-9
Status Pages ......................................................................................................................... 2-12
e-MPS ................................................................................................................................... 2-15
Changing the Interface Parameters ...................................................................................... 2-24
Making Default Settings ........................................................................................................ 2-30
Pagination ............................................................................................................................. 2-38
Setting Print Quality ............................................... .................................. ..... ...... .................. 2-41
Operating the Storage Device ............................................................................................... 2-42
Paper Handling ..................................................................................................................... 2-50
Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing .............................................................................. 2-63
Reading Life Counters .......................................................................................................... 2-64
Other Modes ......................................................................................................................... 2-65
3 Options ..........................................................................................................3-1
General Information ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Expansion Memory Modules ................................................................................................... 3-5
Network Interface .................................................................................................................... 3-8
Hard Disk ................................................................................................................................ 3-9
CompactFlash (Memory) Card .............................................................................................. 3-10
4 Computer Interface ................................. .... ..................................................4-1
General Information ................................................................................................................ 4-2
Parallel Interface ..................................................................................................................... 4-3
USB Interface .......................................................................................................................... 4-5
Serial Interface (Option) .......................................................................................................... 4-6
RS-232C Protocol ................................................................................................................... 4-7
Glossary ....................................................................................................... Glossary-1
Index ................................................................................................................... Index-1
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Introduction
This guide has the following chapters:
1 Handling Paper
Explains how choose, handle and load paper.
2 Using the Operation Panel
Explains how to use the operation panel to configure the printer.
3 Options
Shows the available options.
4 Computer Interface
Describes the possible connections between the printer and your computer.
Glossary
A Glossary of terms used is provided here.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Convention Description Example
Italic T ypeface Used to emphasize references
to additional information.
Courier T ypeface Used to denote messages or
names displayed on the
operation panel.
Bracket Bold T e xt
Typeface
Bold T ypeface Used to emphasize button or
Note Used to provide additional or
Used to denote operatio n panel
keys.
items to be selected in dialog
boxes, and titles displaying in
dialog boxes.
useful information about a
function or feature.
Refer to T oner Cont ainer Replacemen t on
page 3-3.
Replace the waste toner box when the
Check waste toner box message is
displayed.
Press [Menu].
Click Next.
NOTE: For information about storing the
pin, refer to step 10.
Important Use to provide important
information.
Caution Cautions are statements that
suggest mechanical damage
as a result of an action.
Warning Used to alert users to the
possibility of personal injury.
IMPORTANT: Ensure pa per is not folde d,
curled, or damaged.
CAUTION: Do not pull the cassette out
when holding the front of the machine.
WARNING: High voltage is present in
the charger section.
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1 Handling Paper
This chapter contains ex planations on the following topics:
• General Guidelines...1-2
• Selecting the Right Paper...1-4
• Paper Type...1-10
1-1
Handling Paper
General Guidelines
The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper (the type used in ordinary dry copier
machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below.
NOTE: The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not satisfying
these requirements is used.
Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper can result in paper jams, curling,
poor print q ual ity, and paper waste, a nd in extreme cases can d am age the machine. The g ui del ines
given below will increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free printing
and reducing wear and tear on the machine.
Paper Availability
Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper intended for xerographic
copiers can also be used with the machine.
There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and premium. The most significant
difference between grades is the ease with which they pass through the machine. This is affected
by the smoothness, size, and mois ture co nten t of the paper, and the way in which the paper is cut.
The higher the grade of p aper you us e, the les s risk there w ill be of pa per jams and other pr oblems,
and the high er the level of quality your printed output will reflect.
Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the machine’s performance. A
high-quality printer cannot produce high-quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced
paper is not economical in the long run if it causes printing problems.
Paper in each gra de is av ai lab le in a range of basis weights (defined la ter). The traditional standard
weights are 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb/ream).
Paper Specifications
The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the following
pages.
Item Specification
Weight Cassette: 60 to 105g/m² (16 to 28 lb/ream)
Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensions Refer to Paper Sizes on page 1-4.
Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm
Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
Moisture content 4% to 6%
Direction of grain Long grain
Pulp content 80% or more
MP Tray: 60 to 220 g/m² (16 to 53 lb/ream)
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Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes
The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper, the MP tray must
be used.
Paper cassette
Handling Paper
MP tray
Recommended Paper
The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance
Minimum
Paper Size
210 mm
8-1/4 inches
432 mm
17 inches
140 mm
5-1/2 inches
Maximum
Paper Size
297 mm
11-11/16 inches
432 mm
17 inches
Minimum
Paper Size
148 mm
5-13/16 inches
98 mm
3-3/8 inches
Maximum
Paper Size
297 mm
11-11/16 inches
Size Product Weight
Letter, Legal Hammermill LASER PRINT 90 g/m² (24 lb)
A4 NEUSIEDLER COLOR COPY 90 g/m²
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Handling Paper
Selecting the Right Paper
This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper.
Condition
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint,
clay, or paper shreds.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing and paper jams, and can shorten the
life of the machin e. In p articular, avoid using paper with a s urface coati ng or othe r surface treatment.
Paper should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.
Composition
Do not use paper that has been coated or surface-treated and contains plastic or carbon. The heat
of fusing can cause such paper to give off harmful fumes.
Bond paper should contain at least 80% pulp. Not more than 20% of the total paper content should
consist of cotton or other fibers.
Paper Sizes
Cassettes and the MP tray are available for the paper sizes listed in the table below. The
dimensional tolerances are ±0.7mm for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90°
±0.2°.
MP tray Size Cassette or
MP tray
Envelope C4 229 × 324 mm Ledger 11 × 17 inches
Envelope C5 162 × 229 mm Legal 8-1/2 × 14 inches
Envelope Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Letter 8-1/2 × 11 inches
Executive 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches ISO A3 297 × 420 mm
Envelope #10 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches ISO A4 210 × 297 m m
Envelope DL 110 × 220 mm ISO A5 148 × 210 mm
Envelope #9 3-7/8 × 8-7/8
Envelope #6 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches JIS B5 182 × 257 mm
ISO B5 176 × 250 mm Statement 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches
ISO A6 105 × 148 mm Oficio II 8-1/2 × 13 inches
JIS B6 128 × 182 mm Folio 210 × 330mm
Hagaki 100 × 148 mm 8 kai 273 × 394 mm
Ofuku-Hagaki 148 × 200 mm 16 kai 197 × 273 mm
Youkei 2 114 × 162 mm
Youkei 4 105 × 235 mm
Custom 98 × 148 to 297 × 4 32mm
(3-3/8 × 5-13/16 to
11-11/16 × 17 inches)
inches JIS B4 257 × 364 mm
Size
Smoothness
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The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can
cause voids in the printed output. Paper that is too smooth can cause multiple feeding and fogging
problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.)
Basis Weight
Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²). Paper that is too
heavy or too light may cause feed errors or paper jams as well as premature wear of the product.
Uneven weight of pa per, namely uneven paper thickness may ca us e mu ltip le -sh eet feeding or print
quality problems such as blurring because of poor toner fusing.
The recommended basis weight is between 60 and 105 g/m² (16 and 28 lb/ream) for the cassette
and between 60 and 220 g/m² (16 to 53 lb/ream) for the MP tray.
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
The paper weight is listed in pounds (lb) and metric grams per square meter (g/m²). The shaded
part indicates the standard weight.
U. S. Bond Weight (lb) Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
16 60
17 64
20 75
21
22 81
24 90
27
28 105
32 120
34 128
36 135
39 148
42 157
43 163
47 176
53 199
80
100
Handling Paper
Thickness
Moisture Content
The paper used with the machine should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are
having problems with p a per jams , multip le feeds , and fain t print ing, the p a per you are using ma y be
too thin. If you are havi ng pro blems with paper jams and blurred printi ng the pa per ma y be too thick.
The correct thickness is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry mass of the paper. Moisture
can affect the paper’s appearance, feed ability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing
characteristics.
The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the room. When the relative
humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in
appearance. When the relative humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and
tighten, and print contrast may suffer.
Wavy or tight edges can cause jams and alignment anomalies. The moisture content of the paper
should be 4 to 6%.
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Handling Paper
To ensure correct moisture content, it is important to store the paper in a controlled environment.
Some tips on moisture control are:
• Store pap er in a cool, dry location.
• Keep the paper in its wrapping as long as possible. Re-wrap paper that is not in use.
• Store paper in its or iginal carton. Place a pall et etc. under the carton to separate it from the
floor.
• After removing paper from storage, let it stand in the same room as the machine for 48 hours
before use.
• Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or dampness.
Paper Grain
When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running parallel to the length (long
grain) or parallel to the width (short grain). Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the
machine. All paper used in the machine should be long grain.
Other Paper Properties
Porosity: Indicates the density of paper fiber.
Stiffness: Limp paper may buckle i n the machine, resulting in pap er jams.
Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked. When paper passes through the
fixing unit, it curls upward a little. To produce flat printouts, load the paper so that the upward
pressure from the machine can correct their curling.
Electrostatic discharge: During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to
attract the toner. The paper must be able to release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling
together in the output tray.
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of the paper. Whiter paper
provides a sharper, brighter appearance.
Quality control: Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged edges, welded (uncut)
sheets, and crushed edges and corners can cause the machine to malfunction in various ways. A
quality paper supplier should take considerable care to ensure that these problems do not occur.
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from damage during transport.
Quality paper obtained from a reputable supplier is usually correctly packaged.
Specially pro ces sed paper: Avoid us ing the types of specially process ed p aper listed below, even
if the paper meets the other basic specifications defined in this manual. Be sure to perform some
test prints before purchasing any type of paper in large quantities.
• Shiny paper
• Very thin paper
• Rough paper
• Perforated paper
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Special Paper
Handling Paper
The following types of special paper can be used:
Paper type to be used Paper type to be selected
Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) Vellum
Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²) Thick
Colored paper Color
Recycled paper Recycled
Overhead projector transparencies Transparency
Postcards Cardstock
Envelopes Envelope
Label Labels
Preprinted paper Preprinted
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heat-fusing type). When using
transparencies, la bel s, thin pap er, envelopes, postcards, or thick pap er, feed the paper from the MP
Tray.
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, special paper is more likely
than white bond pape r to gi ve trouble during print ing . No li abi lity will be assumed if mo is ture and so
forth given off during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.
NOTE: Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the machine and check that
printing quality is satisfactory.
Transparency
Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of
fusing during the printing process. The recommended
transparency product is 3M CG3700 (Letter, A4).
Transp arenci es must be plac ed on th e MP tray with t he
long edge towards the printer.
When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing
jams), hold them carefully by the edges to avoid
leaving fingerprints on them.
MP Tray
Labels
Labels must be fed from the MP Tray.
The basic rule for printing on adhes ive labels is that the adhes ive must never co me into cont act with
any part of the machine. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the machine.
Label paper has a struc ture com prisi ng of three layers,
as shown in the diagram. The top sheet is printed on.
The adhesive layer consists of pressure-sensitive
adhesives. The carrier sheet (also called the linear or
backing sheet) holds the labels until used. Due to the
complexity of its composition, adhesive-backed label
paper is particularly likely to give printing problems.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its
top sheet, with no spaces between the individual
labels. Labels with s paces in between a re liabl e to peel
off, causing serious paper jam problems.
Top sheet (white
bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
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Handling Paper
Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge. Do not
remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until after printing is finished.
UnacceptableAcceptable
Top sheet
Carrier sheet
The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.
Item Specification
Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m² (12 to 20 lb/ream)
Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m² (28 to 40 lb/ream)
Thickness of top sheet 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)
Composite thickness 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)
Moisture content 4 to 6% (composite)
Postcards
Fan the stack of postcard s and ali gn the edg es before
loading them in the MP tray. Make sure the postcards
you are goin g to set are not curled. Feeding curled
postcards may cause paper jams.
Some postcards have rough edges on the back (those
are created when the p aper is cut). In thi s case, put the
postcards on a flat place and rub the edges with, for
example, a ruler to smooth them.
Rough Edge
Rough Edge
Envelopes
Envelopes should be fed in the face-up position, front or right edge first.
Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of ordinary paper, it is not always
possible to ensure consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface.
Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. Refer to Paper Grain on page 1-6. This
direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when envelopes pass through the printer. Before
purchasing envelopes, make a test print t o check whether the printer accepts the envel ope.
• Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
• Avoid a long printing session for envelopes only. Extended envelope printing can cause
premature printer wear.
• If jams occur, try setting a lesser number of envelopes on the MP tray.
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• To avoid jams caused by curled envelopes, stack no more th an 10 printed envelopes on the
output tray.
Handling Paper
Thick Paper
Fan the stack of pap er and align the ed ges before loa ding them in the MP tray. Some types of paper
have rough edges on the back (thos e are crea ted wh en the p aper i s cut). In this ca se, put th e pa per
on a flat place and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth them. Feeding
rough edged paper may cause paper jams.
NOTE: If the paper jams even after y ou smooth it out,
load the paper in the MP Tray with the leading edge
raised up a few millimeters as shown in the illustration.
Colored Paper
Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, Paper Specifications on
page 1-2 In addition, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing
during the printing process (up to 200°C or 392°F).
Preprinted Paper
Preprinted paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, refer to Paper
Specifications on page 1-2. The preprinted ink must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during
the printing process, and must not be affected by silicone oil.
Do not use paper with any kind of surface treatment, such as the type of paper commonly used for
calendars.
Recycled paper
Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond paper except for
whiteness, refer to Paper Specifications on page 1-2.
NOTE: Before purchasing re cycl ed pa per, test a sample on the machine and check that the pr inting
quality is satisfactory.
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Handling Paper
Paper Type
The printer is capable of print ing under the opti mu m se ttin g for the type of p ape r being used .
Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operation panel will cause the printer
to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source including the MP tray. Not only
can preset paper types be selected, but it is also possible for you to define and select customized
paper types. Refer to Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-58. The following types of paper can
be used.
Paper T ype Paper source
MP tray Paper
Cassette
Plain Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Transparency Yes No Extra Heavy No
Preprinted Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Labels Yes No Heavy 1 No
Bond Yes Yes Normal 3 Yes
Recycled Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Vellum Yes Yes Light No
Rough Yes Yes Normal 3 Yes
Letterhead Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Color Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Prepunched Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Envelope Yes N o Heavy 2 No
Cardstock Yes No Heavy 2 No
Coated Yes No Normal 3 No
Thick Yes No Heavy 2 No
High quality Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Custom 1 (to 8) *
Yes: Can be stored No: Cannot be stored
Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Paper Weight Duplex path
(MP tray available only
in Cassette mode)
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* This is a paper type defined and regi stered by the user. Up to eight types of user setting s m ay be
defined. For details, refer to Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-58.
2 Using the Op e ra ti o n Pan e l
This chapter contains ex planations on the following topics:
• General Information...2-2
• Understanding the Operation Panel...2-3
• Canceling a Printing Job...2-8
• Using the Menu Selection System...2-9
• Status Pages...2-12
• e-MPS...2-15
• Changing the Interface Parameters...2-24
• Making Default Settings...2-30
• Pagination...2-38
• Setting Print Quality...2-41
• Operating the Storage Device...2-42
• Paper Handling...2-50
• Reading Life Counters...2-64
• Other Modes...2-65
2-1
Using the Operation Panel
General Information
This chapter provide s the i nforma tio n you n eed to con fig ure the Ec osys pri nter. In general you need
to use the operation p a nel only to make default settings. You can make most changes to the printer
settings using the printer driver through the application software.
NOTE: Changes to printer set tings made using a soft ware appl ication o verride ch anges m ade using
the operation panel.
Y o u can a lso rely on o ther printe r utili ties such as KM-NET for Clie nts if you need to ch ange set tings
that are not available on the printer driver. It will allow remote access to printer settings. Printer
utilities are supplied in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
The chapter describes the operation panel in detail, including its menus and the procedures for
changing various printer settings.
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Understanding the Operation Panel
The operation panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display
(LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED).
Using the Operation Panel
Message Display
Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in this
chapter.
The message display on the operation panel shows:
• Status information, the messages listed below which are displayed during normal operation.
• Error codes, when the printer requires the operator’s attention; as explained in the Operation
Guide.
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Using the Operation Panel
Status Information
Message Meaning
Self test The printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up.
Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready. When the printer is switched
Please wait
(Adding toner)
Please wait
(Calibrating)
Ready The printer is ready to print.
Processing The printer is receiving data to print. Thi s is also sho wn when the p rinter is
Sleeping The printer is in Auto Sleep. The printer wake s fr om Auto Slee p whe never
Cancelling data The printer is cancelling the data.
Skipping data The printer is skipping the data.
Waiting The printer is waiting for the rest of print job before completing the last
FormFeed TimeOut The printer is printing the last page after a waiting period.
Paper Loading Paper in the paper cassette is being moved. This message may be
Overwriting HDD is being overwritten. Refer to Data Security Kit (D) Operation Guide.
on for the first time, this message will take several minutes.
Toner is currently being replenished. This message may be dis pla ye d
during continuous printing of a large volume of pages which require a
large amount of toner such as with photographs, etc.
The color calibration functi on is bei ng perfo rme d auto ma tic all y as you
powered on the printer.
You can also execute this function manually on the operation panel. For
details, refer to Color Calibration on page 2-79.
reading a memory card, hard disk or RAM disk.
a key on the operation panel and [GO] is pressed, the cover is opened or
closed, or a print job is received. The printer then warms up and goes
on-line. For details on Auto Sleep, refer to Sleep Timer Timeout Time on
page 2-67.
page. Pressing [GO] allows you to obtain t he last page im mediatel y. Refer
to below.
displayed if the paper cassette is inserted again after paper is loaded.
Error codes
Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide.
Indicators in Message Display
Interface Indicator (INTERFACE)
The interface indicator show s the int erfa ce tha t is
currently in use:
PAR Parallel interface is in use.
USB USB interface is in use.
SER Serial (RS-232C) interface is in use.
(option)
NET Network int erfa ce is in use.
OPT Network interface is in use. (option)
--- No interface is in use.
Each interface has a timeout time of 30 seconds (factory default) during which the other interface
should wait to receive a print job. Even after a print job has been completed on the interface, you
should wait for this period until the other interface begins printing the job.
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
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Using the Operation Panel
Paper Size Indicator (SIZE)
This indicator shows:
• While the printer is in standby, the paper size of the current cassette. The default paper
cassette is determined by the operation panel keys. For details, refer to Paper Handlin g on
page 2-50.
• While the printer is printing, the paper size used to format the document to print by the
application software.
The abbreviations used to indicate the paper sizes and their dimensions are as follows:
A3 ISO A3 (297 × 420 mm)
A4 ISO A4 (210 × 297 mm)
A5 ISO A5 (148 × 210 mm)
A6 ISO A6 (105 × 148 mm) *
B4 JIS B4 (257 × 364 mm)
B5 JIS B5 (182 × 257 mm)
B6 JIS B6 (128 × 182 mm) *
LD Ledger (11 × 17 inches)
LT Letter (8-1/2 × 11 inches)
LG Legal (8-1/2 × 14 inches)
MO Envelope Monarch (3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches) *
DL Envelope DL (110 × 220 mm) *
C4 Envelope C4 (229 × 324mm) *
C5 Envelope C5 (162 × 229mm) *
b5 ISO B5 (176 × 250 mm) *
EX Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches) *
#6 Envelope #6 (3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches) *
#9 Envelope #9 (3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches) *
10 Envelope #10 (4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches) *
HA Hagaki (100 × 148mm) *
OH Oufuku Hagaki (148 × 200 mm) *
O2 Oficio II (8-1/2 × 13 inches)
8K 8 kai (273 × 394 mm) *
16K 16 kai (197 × 273 mm) *
ST Statement (5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches)
FO Folio (210 × 330 mm)
Y2 Yokei 2 (114 × 162 mm) *
Y4 Yokei 4 (105 × 235 mm) *
CU Custom Size (98 × 148 t o 297 × 432mm, 3-3/8 × 5-13/16 to 11-11/16 ×
16-5/8 inches) *
* Only with MP tray feeding
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Using the Operation Panel
Paper Type Indicator (TYPE)
This indicator shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette. The paper type can be
manually defined using the operation panel. For more information, refer to Paper Handling on
page 2-50. The following abbreviations are used:
(none) Auto LETTERHD Letterhead
PLAIN Plain paper COLOR Colored paper
TRANSP. Transparency *
PREPRINT Preprinted paper ENVELOPE Envelope *
LABELS Labels * CARDSTOCK Card stock *
BOND Bond paper COATED Coated paper *
RECYCLED Recycled paper THICK Thick paper *
VELLUM Vellum HIGH QLT High-quality paper for color
ROUGH Rough paper CUSTOM 1 (to 8) Custom 1 (to 8)
* Only with MP tray feeding
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators
PREPUNCH Prepunched paper
printing
Keys
The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the printer needs attention.
Depending on the status of lighting, each indicator has the following meaning:
Indicator Description
Flashing. In dicates an error that you can resolve. For details, ref er to the
Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide.
On. Indicates that the printer is ready and on-line. The printer prints the
data it receives.
Off. Indicates that th e printe r is of f-lin e. Dat a ca n be rece ived b ut will no t
be printed until the printer is switched on-line by pressing [GO]. Also,
indicates when printing is automatically stopped due to an error
condition. For details refer to the Troubleshooting section in the
Operation Guide.
Flashing. Indicates that data is being received.
On. Indicates either that dat a received is being proce ssed before p rinting
starts, or that data received is being written to a memory card, hard disk
or RAM disk.
Flashing. Indicates that the printer requires maintenance or is warming
up.
On. Indicates the occurrence of a problem or an error. For details, refer
to the Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide.
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The operation panel keys are us ed to con fig ure the printer operation. Note that cert a in ke ys have a
secondary function.
NOTE: The printer has a parallel, USB, network, and an optional interface. Configuration of the
printer settings affect only the interface that is currently active (shown by the INTERFACE indicator
on the message display). Refer to Interface Indicator (INTERFACE) on page 2-4.
Using the Operation Panel
GO Key
GO switches the printer between on-line and off-line. Use this key to:
• Toggle the printer’s on-line and off-line states. You can temporarily stop the print job by
switching the printer off-line.
• Print and feed out one page when the printer displays Waiting.
• Recover from certain errors.
• Recover from Auto Sleep.
(Cancel) Key
This key is used to:
• Cancel a printing job. (Refer to Canceling a Printing Job on page 2-8.)
• Stop the alarm sound.
• Reset numeric values or cancel a setting procedure while using the menu system.
Menu Key
Menu lets you enter the menu system to change the setup and printing environment of the printer.
Pressing this key during a menu selection will terminate the selection and return the printer to the
normal operation.
Cursor Keys
The four cursor keys are used in the menu system to access an item or enter numeric values.
The arrow key with the question mark ( ) may be pressed when the paper jam message has
appeared on the message display. A help message will then appear to facilitate jam clearing in the
location.
OK Key
This key is used to:
• Finalize settings of numeric values and other selections.
• Set the paper source when Use alternative? is shown in the message display.
NOTE: If you hold down [OK] and press [Menu] when Ready is shown on this printer, the
AdministrationID menu wil l be displayed. This menu is the se tting menu for adm inistrati on under the
Account Management System and is normally not used. Press [Menu] to return to Ready.
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Canceling a Printing Job
While the printer displays Processing, press [Cancel].
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Print Cancel? appears on the message disp lay foll owed by the interf ace in use. The interfac e is
indicated by one of the following messages:
Parallel
USB
Network
Serial (option serial interface)
Option (option network interface)
Press [OK]. Cancelling data appears on the message display and printing stops after the
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current page is printed.
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Using the Menu Selection System
Menu Selection System
This section explain s how to us e t he me nu se lec tion system. [Menu] on the operation panel allows
you to use the menu to configure the printer settings to your specific needs. Settings can be made
when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.
NOTE: Settings that are received from application software and the printer driver will take priority
over settings made in the operation panel.
Entering the Mode Selection Menu
Press [Menu] when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.
The mode selection menu is displayed.
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
Press [Menu].
Mode Selection Menu
Using the Operation Panel
Print
Menu Map
Print
Status Page
Paper Handling >
Press [OK].
Press [OK].
>Type Adjust >
>MP Tray Mode
Cassette
>MP Tray Mode
First
>Type Adjust > >>Paper Weight
Press [OK].
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Sub-menu
Selecting a Menu
The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press or to display the desired menu.
If the selected menu has a sub-menu, > is displayed after the menu.
Paper Handling >
Indicates that there is a sub-menu
Press [OK].
Press to move to the sub-menu or to go back.
> is displayed before the sub-menu.
Indicates that this is the sub-menu
>Type Adjust >
Indicates that there is another sub-menu
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Press to move to another sub-menu or to go back.
>> is displayed before the second sub-menu.
Indicates that this is the second sub-menu
>>Paper Weight
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Setting a Menu
Select the desired menu and press [OK] to set or change the configuration.
Press or to display the desired item and [OK] to finalize the value or selections set.
Cancelling Menu Selection
If you press [Menu] when a menu is selected, the message display returns to Ready.
Menu System Road Map
The menu map is the hie rarchy diagra m o f the me nu se lectio n sys tem of the prin ter. The menu map
is useful as a reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system.
Printing a Menu Map
The printer prints a full list of the menu selection system — Menu Map. Note that menus shown in
the list may vary depending on which optional units are installed in the printer.
Press [Menu].
1
Press or repeatedly until Print Menu Map appears.
2
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Press [OK]. The message Processing appears and the printer prints a Menu Map.
4
Print
Menu Map
Print
Menu Map ?
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Menu Map Sample
Using the Operation Panel
MENU MAP
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Status Pages
This section explains the procedure for printing the status pages. The status page is a list of
parameters and settings for most basic printer configurations. You may be required to produce a
status page when requesting service to the printer.
Printing a Stat us Page
Y ou can check the printer’s current status, including available memory space and option settings by
printing a status page.
Press [Menu].
1
Press or repeatedly until Print Status Page appears.
2
Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Press [OK] again. The message Processing appears and the printer prints a status page.
4
For a sample status page and its full description, refer to Understanding the Status Page on
page 2-13.
Print
Status Page
Print
Status Page ?
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Using the Operation Panel
Understanding the Status Page
The numbers in the following diagram refer the items explained below the diagram. The items and
values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version.
STATUS PAGE
Hardware Information
2
Memory
1
3
Installed Options
5
Page Information
4
Network Status
6
Interfaces
Emulation
Consumable Status
7
8
9
Firmware Version
1
This item shows the version and release date of the printer firmware.
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Hardware Information
2
This item shows various printer settings for hardware-related items:
Memory
3
This item shows:
Page Information
4
This item shows the page rel ated items:
• MP tray paper size and type
• Paper cassette size and type
•Duplex mode
• Buzzer cont rol
• Host buffer size
• Sleep time timeout time
• Formfeed timeout time
• Standard memory in the printer
• Option memory slot status in kilobytes
• Total memory in the printer
• Current status of the RAM disk
• Tone mode, Normal or Fine
• Number of copies, from 1 to 999
• Total page count
Installed Options
5
This item shows the options installed in the printer:
• Hard disk
•Option ROM
• Memory card
• HDD Security
Network Status
6
This item shows the IP addres s, subne t mask a ddress, and d efault gate way add ress for the ne twork
interface card in the printer.
Emulation
7
This item shows all available emulations of the printer. The PCL 6 emulation is set as default when
the printer is shipped from the factory. The emulations are:
•PCL 6
•KC-GL
• KPDL3
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Consumable Status
8
This item shows the approximate level of remaining toner. When the value is 100, the toner
container is full. The closer to 0, the smaller the amount of remaining toner.
If you use non-original toner kit, the toner gauge measurement will not be indicated correctly.
Interface Information
9
This information shows the emulation and the default font for all interfaces installed in the printer.
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