Triumph-Adler LP4018 Instruction Handbook
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
LP 4018
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This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL6 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.
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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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Cautions for Toner Handling
• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn.
• Never open the toner container or waste toner box.
• 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 and waste toner box, 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 and the waste toner box from children.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ ix
Features ........................................................................................................................................................... x
For More Information.................................................................................................................................... xii
Guide to the Operation Guide....................................................................................................................... xii
Chapter 1
Understanding the Operator Panel ............................................................................................................. 1-2
Message Display .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Interface Indicator ................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Paper Size Indicator............................................................................................................................... 1-3
Paper Type Indicator ............................................................................................................................. 1-4
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators ...................................................................................... 1-4
Keys ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Menu System Road Map........................................................................................................................ 1-6
Printing Test Pages .................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................ 1-12
Status Page........................................................................................................................................... 1-14
Service Status Page ............................................................................................................................. 1-18
Network Card Interface Status Page.................................................................................................. 1-19
Font Lists.............................................................................................................................................. 1-21
Received Data Dumping ...................................................................................................................... 1-23
Paper Handling........................................................................................................................................... 1-24
Setting the Paper Size ......................................................................................................................... 1-24
Setting the Paper Type ........................................................................................................................ 1-30
MP Tray Mode...................................................................................................................................... 1-37
Selecting the Paper Feed Source ......................................................................................................... 1-38
Output Stack ........................................................................................................................................ 1-39
Overriding A4 and Letter Size Difference .......................................................................................... 1-40
Using the Operator Panel ....................................................... 1-1
Setting the Paper Size in Paper Cassette ............................................................................ 1-24
Setting the Paper Size in MP Tray ....................................................................................... 1-28
Setting the Paper Type in Paper Cassette ........................................................................... 1-30
Setting the Paper Type in MP Tray ..................................................................................... 1-31
Custom Paper Type ............................................................................................................... 1-32
Resetting the Custom Paper Type ........................................................................................ 1-36
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Pagination ................................................................................................................................................... 1-41
Emulation............................................................................................................................................. 1-41
Changing the Emulation ...................................................................................................... 1-41
Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation ...................................................................... 1-42
Printing KPDL Errors .......................................................................................................... 1-43
Font....................................................................................................................................................... 1-44
Default font ............................................................................................................................ 1-44
Default Font Size ................................................................................................................... 1-46
Changing Type for Courier/Letter Gothic ............................................................................ 1-47
Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic ....................................................... 1-48
Code Set................................................................................................................................................ 1-49
Number of Copies................................................................................................................................. 1-50
Printing Orientation ............................................................................................................................ 1-51
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) ....................................................................................................... 1-52
Ecoprint ................................................................................................................................................ 1-54
Resolution............................................................................................................................................. 1-55
e-MPS .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-56
Quick Copy ........................................................................................................................................... 1-57
Proof and Hold ..................................................................................................................................... 1-59
Printing a Private Job ......................................................................................................................... 1-61
Storing a Print Job............................................................................................................................... 1-63
Printing a Code Job ............................................................................................................................. 1-65
Printing a List of Code Jobs ................................................................................................................ 1-67
Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) .................................................................................... 1-68
Printing a List of VMB ........................................................................................................................ 1-69
e-MPS Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 1-70
Interface ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-74
Parallel Interface Mode ....................................................................................................................... 1-74
USB Interface Mode............................................................................................................................. 1-75
Serial Interface Parameters ................................................................................................................ 1-76
Network Interface Parameters............................................................................................................ 1-78
Operating the Storage Device .................................................................................................................... 1-81
Activating the RAM Disk .................................................................................................................... 1-81
Reading Data ....................................................................................................................................... 1-83
Writing Data......................................................................................................................................... 1-84
Deleting Data ....................................................................................................................................... 1-86
Reading Fonts from a CompactFlash Card ........................................................................................ 1-87
Formatting a Storage Device............................................................................................................... 1-88
Printing a List of Data Names ............................................................................................................ 1-89
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Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 1-91
Page Protect Mode ............................................................................................................................... 1-91
Linefeed (LF) Action ............................................................................................................................ 1-92
Carriage-Return (CR) Action .............................................................................................................. 1-93
Wide A4 Pitch....................................................................................................................................... 1-94
Print Density........................................................................................................................................ 1-95
Total Printed Pages.............................................................................................................................. 1-96
Toner Counter Resetting ..................................................................................................................... 1-96
Message Language............................................................................................................................... 1-97
Automatic Form Feed Timeout............................................................................................................ 1-99
Sleep Timer Setting ........................................................................................................................... 1-100
Printer Resetting ............................................................................................................................... 1-102
Resource Protection ........................................................................................................................... 1-103
Alarm (Buzzer) Setting...................................................................................................................... 1-104
Auto Continue Setting ....................................................................................................................... 1-105
Chapter 2
General Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Paper Availability .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Paper Specifications............................................................................................................................... 2-2
Selecting the Right Paper...................................................................................................................... 2-3
Special Paper ................................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Transparency (Overhead Projection Film) ........................................................................................... 2-7
Adhesive-Backed Labels ........................................................................................................................ 2-8
Paper Type .................................................................................................................................................. 2-11
Chapter 3
Toner Container Replacement ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
Toner Container Replacement Interval ................................................................................................ 3-2
Replenishing Toner................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Waste Toner Box Replacement .................................................................................................................... 3-6
Replacing the Waste Toner Box............................................................................................................. 3-6
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-9
Cleaning the Charger Wire ................................................................................................................... 3-9
Cleaning the Charger Grid.................................................................................................................. 3-10
Paper Transfer Unit............................................................................................................................. 3-12
Paper Selection....................................................................... 2-1
Maintenance ........................................................................... 3-1
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Chapter 4
General Guide............................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Print Quality Problems ................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Indicators and Messages .............................................................................................................................. 4-6
Indicators................................................................................................................................................ 4-6
Maintenance Messages .......................................................................................................................... 4-7
Error Messages .................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Correcting a Paper Jam.............................................................................................................................. 4-12
Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer ............................................................................... 4-14
Paper Jam at the Option Duplexer ..................................................................................................... 4-16
Paper Jam at the Option Sorter .......................................................................................................... 4-18
Jam at the MP Tray............................................................................................................................. 4-20
Appendix A
Appendix B
Available Options ....................................................................................................................................... B-2
Expanding the Printer Memory.................................................................................................................. B-3
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 4-1
Fonts ....................................................................................... A-1
Options .................................................................................... B-1
Installing Option Units ............................................................................................................................... B-9
PF-60 Paper Feeder............................................................................................................................... B-9
DU-60 Duplexer .................................................................................................................................. B-12
SO-60 Sorter........................................................................................................................................ B-15
EF-60 Envelope Feeder....................................................................................................................... B-21
PT-4/PT-60 Face-up Output Tray ...................................................................................................... B-25
Network Interface Card...................................................................................................................... B-26
Microdrive (Hard Disk)....................................................................................................................... B-28
CompactFlash (Memory) Card ........................................................................................................... B-30
Appendix C
Parallel Interface ......................................................................................................................................... C-2
Parallel Interface Communication Modes ........................................................................................... C-2
Interface Signals ................................................................................................................................... C-2
USB Interface .............................................................................................................................................. C-5
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ C-5
Interface Signals .................................................................................................................................. C-5
Serial Interface (Option) ............................................................................................................................. C-6
RS-232C Interface................................................................................................................................. C-6
RS-422A Interface................................................................................................................................. C-7
Host Computer Interface ........................................................ C-1
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RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ......................................................................................................................... C-9
PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command..................................................................................................... C-10
RS-232C Cable Connection ....................................................................................................................... C-11
Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable...................................................................................................... C-11
Connecting the Printer to the Computer........................................................................................... C-11
Appendix D
Specifications ......................................................................... D-1
Glossary .......................................................................................Glossary-1
Index ................................................................................................. Index-1
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Introduction
The Kyocera Mita page printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to
make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of
page printer technology.
This section contains the following subsections.
•Features
• For More Information...
• Guide to the Operation Guide
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Features
Ultra long life modules
The drum, developer, and fuser have been designed for ultra long life.
Amorphous silicon drum
The drum has been developed using Kyocera’s unique ceramic technology
using amorphous silicon.
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)
This is Kyocera’s original smoothing function. It uses software to enhance
the printer’s resolution and produce high-quality printing. The default
setting is On.
Superb print quality
Using 1200 dpi resolution in Fast 1200 mode, the printout is close to
typeset quality. Also, with Kyocera Image Refinement (KIR) technology,
high quality printing can be achieved even at 300 dpi and 600 dpi.
Large paper capacity
Approximately 500 sheets can be loaded into the paper cassette, and about
100 sheets can be loaded into the MP tray.
Wide variety of print media
As well as standard paper, the printer will print on transparency, labels
and other types of special purpose media.
Sleep Mode
Conserves energy during the printer’s idle periods.
Ecoprint
Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
This printer supports USB Revision 1.1 standards. Connection to a
computer with a USB interface gives a higher communication speed than
parallel interface connection.
Standard Bi-directional Parallel Interface
Supports high-speed data exchange with the computer.
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Wide Variety of Available Fonts
The printer comes with 80 PCL/PS compatible fonts and a line printer
bitmap font installed.
PRESCRIBE Command Language
PRESCRIBE provides features including advanced graphics capabilities
that allow you to print any conceivable outline shape or solid form. Also
provided are a variety of special effects, such as patterned fills, gray-scale
shading, a user-accessible print image model, and multiple page
orientations and print directions within the same page.
Job Retention
Allows you to save print jobs onto the Microdrive installed in the printer. It
print them out later at the operator panel. The following four types of job
retention are available: quick copy, proof and hold, private printing, and
stored jobs.
Display of printer messages in any of five languages
English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. As an option it is also
possible to download the messages in other languages. Please contact your
Kyocera Mita dealer.
Microdrive (hard disk unit) slot for various functions such as job
retention, VMB, and more
By saving print jobs onto the Microdrive, they can be printed out at the
operator panel when desired. The electronic sort function can be used for
much faster printing.
CompactFlash card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc.
Data in the CompactFlash card can be selectively read from the printer’s
operator panel.
PDF417 Two-dimensional Barcode
The printer includes a capability that allows the user to implement twodimensional stacked barcode symbology PDF417 (Portable Data File 417).
SNMP compliance
The printer complies with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The SNMP is used for providing and transferring management information
(MIB) between the printer and the host computer.
Support for network printer monitor utility (KM-NET VIEWER)
Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the
Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM (comes with the printer) for details.
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For More Information...
Item Description
Installation Guide
(paper manual)
Operation Guide
(this guide)
Printer Driver Guide Describes how to install and set the printer driver.
PRESCRIBE Programming
Manual
PDF417 Two-Dimensional
Bar Code Implementation
Manual
Guide to the Operation Guide
Describes procedures from printer setup to printing
a test page.
Guides you through topics concerning the
operations and maintenance of the printer.
This manual is contained in the CD-ROM supplied
with the printer.
Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE commands
and their parameters in detail for experienced
users. This manual is contained in the CD-ROM
supplied with the printer.
Includes a PDF417 overview and explains
PRESCRIBE commands for use with
two-dimensional barcodes. This manual is
contained in the CD-ROM supplied with the
printer.
This Operation Guide has the following chapters:
Chapter 1 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 2 Paper Selection
This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer.
Chapter 3 Maintenance
This chapter explains how to replace the toner container, waste toner box,
and how to care for your printer.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such
as paper jams.
Appendix A Fonts
This appendix explains about fonts and lists the printer’s internal fonts.
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Appendix B Options
This appendix explains how to expand the printer's memory and how to
install each option unit.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface
This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the
printer’s parallel interface, USB interface, and optional serial interface.
Appendix D Specifications
This appendix lists the printer’s specifications.
Glossary
This glossary explains the terminology used in this guide.
The following symbols are used to attract your attention in this guide. The
symbols and their meanings are as follows:
Indicates tips or advice useful for operation.
Note
Caution
Warning
Option
Indicates situations that are potentially hazardous to the human body or
devices.
Indicates situations that are potentially extremely hazardous to the
human body or devices.
Indicates operations that can be performed or are effective only when the
required option unit is installed.
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Chapter 1
Using the Operator
Panel
1
This chapter explains the following topics:
• Understanding the Operator Panel
• Printing Test Pages
• Paper Handling
• Pagination
•e-MPS
•Interface
• Operating the Storage Device
• Configuration
1-1
Understanding the Operator Panel
Understanding the Operator Panel
The operator panel has a LCD message display, three indicators, and eight
keys.
Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys
are explained in the sections that follows.
Message Display
The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The
eight messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and
printing.
Other messages that may appear when the printer needs the operator’s
attention are explained in Chapter 4.
Message Meaning
Self test
Please wait
Ready
Processing
Sleeping
Cancelling data
Waiting
FormFeed Time Out
The printer is self-testing after power-up.
The printer is warming up and is not ready. When
the printer is switched on for the first time after the
toner container is installed,
also appears.
The printer is ready to print.
The printer is receiving data, generating graphics,
reading a CompactFlash card/Microdrive, or
printing.
The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes
from sleep mode whenever the
operator panel is pressed, the cover is opened or
closed, or data is received. The printer then warms
up and goes online. The time that the printer takes
to enter sleep mode depends on the sleep timer
setting.
Jobs inside the printer are being canceled. To cancel
a job, see the table on page 1-5.
The printer is waiting for the end-of-job command
before printing the last page. Pressing the
allows you to obtain the last page immediately.
The printer is printing the last page after a waiting
period.
(Adding toner)
GO
key on the
GO
key
1-2
Interface Indicator
Note
Paper Size Indicator
Understanding the Operator Panel
INTERFACE
The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently used. It uses
the following abbreviations:
PAR Standard bi-directional parallel interface
USB Standard USB interface
SER Option serial interface (RS-232C)
OPT Option network interface card
--- No interface is active.
Each interface has a timeout time of 30 seconds during which the other
interface should wait to receive a print job. Even a print job has been
complete on the interface, you should wait for this period until the other
interface begins printing the job.
SIZE
This indicator indicates the paper size of the current paper cassette. The
following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.
Message
Display
A4
A5
A6
B5
B6
LT
LG
MO
BU
DL
C5
b5
Paper Size Message
Display
ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)
ISO A5 (14.8 × 21 cm)
ISO A6
(10.5 × 14.8 cm)
*
JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.6 cm)
JIS B6
(12.8 × 18.2 cm)
*
Letter
EX
#6
#9
O2
ST
FO
(8-1/2 × 11 inches)
Legal
HA
(8-1/2 × 14 inches)
Monarch
(3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches)
Business
(4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches)
ISO DL (11 × 22 cm)
ISO C5
(16.2 × 22.9 cm)
*
ISO B5 (17.6 × 25 cm)
OH
*
Y2
*
*
Y4
CU
*
Paper Size
Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches)
Commercial 6-3/4
(3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches)
Commercial 9
(3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches)
Oficio II (8-1/2 × 13 inches)
*
*
*
Statement (5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches)
Folio (210 × 330 mm)
*
Japanese Postcard (10 × 14.8 cm)
Return Postcard (20 × 14.8 cm)
Envelope (Youkei 2)
(114 × 162 mm)
Envelope (Youkei 4)
(105 × 235 mm)
*
*
*
Custom Size
(14.8 × 21 cm to 21.6 × 35.6 cm)
*
*
*
Note
* With only the MP tray feeding.
While the printer is processing data, the SIZE indicator indicates the
paper size selected by the application software.
1-3
Understanding the Operator Panel
Paper Type Indicator
This shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette. Automatic
cassette switching is available according to the paper type.
The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See Custom Paper
Type on page 1-32.
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type.
Message Display Paper Type Message Display Paper Type
None Auto ROUGH Rough
PLAIN Plain LETTERHEA Letterhead
TRNSPRNCY Transparency* COLOR Color
PREPRINTE Preprinted PREPUNCH Prepunched
LABELS Labels* ENVELOPE Envelope*
BOND Bond CARDSTOCK Cardstock*
RECYCLED Recycled
VELLUM Ve ll um *
TYPE
CUSTOM1
(to 8)Custom 1 (to 8)
* With only the MP tray feeding.
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators
The following indicators light during
normal operation and when the
printer needs attention.
Indicator Description
READY
ATTENTION
Flashing: Indicates when an error occurs that you can clear
by yourself.
Lit: Indicates that the printer is on-line.
The printer prints received data.
Off: Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be received
but will not be printed. Also indicates when printing is
automatically stopped due to occurrence of an error.
Flashing: Indicates data transfer is taking place.
DATA
Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data
is being written to the memory card.
Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance
attention or the printer is warming up (
Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs that you can
clear by yourself.
(For example, paper jam occurs.)
INTERFACE SIZE TYPE
Please wait
READY
DATA
ATTENTION
).
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Keys
The operator panel keys are used to
configure the printer. Note the
certain keys have the secondary
function.
Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use.
Note
Key Function
• Switches the printer on-line and off-line.
GO
• Prints and feed out one page.
• Cancels specific errors.
• Cancels a printing job.
To cancel, proceed as follows:
1 Check if
2 Press the
Print Cancel?
3
Processing
CANCEL
is displayed in the message display.
key.
appears in the message display and then interface to be canceled.
Parallel
USB
CANCEL
MENU
Serial
Option
Press the
4 Select the interface to cancel using
from the selected interface will stop.
and printing stops after the current page is printed.
• Resets numeric values, or cancels a setting procedure.
• Used to stop the sounding of the alarm buzzer an error occurs.
• When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and the printer returns to the
Ready
• Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read an CompactFlash card, and
more.
Used to access a desired item or enter numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the >
and < keys are used to enter or exit a sub item.
Used to access a desired item or enter of numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the
> and < keys are used to enter or exit a sub item.
Used as the < key in the mode selection function.
(appears only when an option serial interface board kit is installed)
(appears only when an option network interface card is installed)
CANCEL
key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing.
t
he or key and then press the
Cancelling data
condition.
Understanding the Operator Panel
GO
CANCEL MENU ENTER
ENTER
key. Printing
appears in the message display
?
?
ENTER
•Used as the > key in the mode selection function.
• Displays online help messages on the message display when paper jam errors occur. When
Ready
pressed in the
condition, displays explanations of online help messages. When pressed
while the online help is displayed, cancels the online help.
Finalizes numeric values and other selections.
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Understanding the Operator Panel
Menu System Road Map
This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key
on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the
printer environment such as the number of copies to make, emulation, etc.,
to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on
the printer message display.
The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings sent from
the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority
Note
over operator panel settings.
The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the
printer.
The vertical transition is made with the and keys and horizontal
transition is made with the > and < keys. To change or finalize
configuration on an item, use the ENTER key.
Ready
PAR A4 PLAIN
MENU
Print
Menu Map
Print
Status Page
e-MPS >
>Quick Copy
>Private/Stored
>Print VMB Data
>List of VMB
>List of
Code JOB
>e-MPS >
Configuration
These items will not appear unless the printer
is installed with the applicable option unit.
>>Quick Copy
>>Temp.Code JOB
Size
>>Perm.Code JOB
Size
>>VMB Size
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Understanding the Operator Panel
Interface >
Parallel
USB
Interface >
Serial
Interface >
Option
>Parallel I/F
Auto
Normal
High Speed
Nibble (high)
>Baud Rate
9600
>Data Bits
8
>Stop Bits
1
>Parity
None
>Protocol
DTR (pos.)&XON
>NetWare
Off
>NetWare >
On
>TCP/IP
Off
On
>Ether Talk
Off
>>NetWare Frame
Auto
>>DHCP
OFF
>>IP Address
Emulation
PCL 6
Emulation >
KPDL
Emulation >
KPDL (AUTO)
Emulation
Line Printer
Emulation
IBM Proprinter
Emulation
DIABLO 630
Emulation
EPSON LQ-850
>OPT. StatusPage
Off
>Print KPDL errs
Off
On
>Alt. Emulation
PCL 6
>Print KPDL errs
Off
On
>>Subnet Mask
>>Gateway
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Understanding the Operator Panel
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Font >
Page Set >
Font Select >
Internal
>
Option
>Code Set
IBM PC-8
>List of
Internal Fonts
>List of
Option Fonts
>Copies
001
>Orientation
Portrait
Landscape
>Page Protect
Auto
On
>LF Action
LF only
CR and LF
Ignore LF
>CR Action
CR only
CR and LF
Ignore CR
>Wide A4
Off
On
>> I000
>>Courier
Dark
Regular
>>Letter Gothic
Regular
Dark
>>Size
012.00
>>Pitch
10.00 cpi
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Understanding the Operator Panel
Print Quality >
>KIR Mode
On
Off
>Ecoprint Mode
Off
On
>Resolution
Fast 1200 mode
300 dpi
600 dpi
>Print Density
03
Hard Disk > >Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>List of
Partitions
RAM Disk Mode
Off
RAM Disk Mode
On
Memory Card >
>RAM Disk Size
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>List of
Partitions
>Read Fonts
>Read Data
>Write Data
>Delete Data
>Format
>List of
Partitions
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Understanding the Operator Panel
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Paper Handling >
>MP Tray Mode
Cassette
>MP Tray Size
A4 or Letter
>MP Tray Type
Plain
>EF Size
DL or Business
>EF Type
Envelope
>BulkFeeder Size
>BulkFeeder Type
Plain
>Cassette Size >
>Cassette Type
Plain
>Feed Select
Cassette
>Duplex Mode
None
>>Unit
mm
inch
>>X Dimension
>>Y Dimension
Life Counters >
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>Stack Select
Face-down tray
>Sorter Mode
Sorter
>Override A4/LT
Off
>Override A4/LT
On
>Type Adjust >
Custom 1
>Reset Type
Adjust
>Total Print
0123456
>New Toner
Installed
>>Paper weight
Normal
Heavy (Thick)
Light (Thin)
>>Duplex Path
Enable
Disable
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Understanding the Operator Panel
Others >
>MSG Language
English
>Form Feed
Time Out 030sec.
>Sleep Timer >
030 min.
>Print HEX-DUMP
>Printer Reset
>Resource Prot.
Off
Permanent
Perm / Temp
>Buzzer
On
Off
>Auto Continue
Mode On
Mode Off
>Service >
>>Sleep Mode
On
Off
>>Auto Continue
Timer 030sec.
>>Print
Status Page
>>Developer
>>Drum
*
*
* Since this menu is provided for service,
normally you need not use it.
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Printing Test Pages
Printing Test Pages
This section explains the procedure for printing the printer’s internal
information using the menu selection system. The menu map is usefull as a
reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system.
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.
Menu Map
The printer prints a full list of menu selection system. Note that menus
indicated on the list may vary depending on which option units are
installed on the printer.
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2
Press the MENU key.
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Menu Map appears.
Print
Menu Map
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Print
Menu Map ?
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a menu map.
4
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Sample MENU MAP
Printing Test Pages
FS-1900 Page Printer
MENU MAP
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Printing Test Pages
Status Page
If you want to check the printer's current status, including memory
available and option settings, you can find the information you need on the
status page.
Press the MENU key.
1
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Status Page appears.
2
Print
Status Page
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.
3
Print
Status Page ?
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a status page.
4
For a full description of the status page, see the following pages.
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The following is a sample status page. The numbers below refer to the
contents explained on the following pages.
Hardware Information
STATUS PAGE
Firmware Version: Released:
Memory
Printing Test Pages
FS-1900 Page Printer
1
2
Page Information
Installed Options
4
Network Status
Emulation
3
5
6
7
Error Log
Toner Gauge
8
9
0
Interfaces
100
10
KIR Test pattern ON
Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s
firmware version.
Note
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