HP (Hewlett-Packard) P7245 Bedienungsanleitung

Hardware Guide Read this manual carefully before yo u use this machi ne and keep it h andy for future reference. For safe and corre ct use, be sur e to rea d the Safety Informatio n before using t he machine. Guide to the Printer Installing Options Connecting the Printer Configuration Paper and Other Med ia Replacing Consumables Adjusting the Print[...]

i Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are regi stered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Unite d States and/or other count ries. Adobe ® , PostScript ® , Acrobat ® , PageMa ker ® and Adobe Type Manager are reg- istered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PCL ® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Apple, [...]

ii Positions of R WARNING and R CAUTION labels This machine has labels for R WARNING and R CAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the inst ructions and handle the machi ne as indicated. High temperature parts. Turn of f the main pow er and be careful w hen replacing fusing unit/removing misfed paper. The surface of the fusi[...]

iii Manuals for This Printer For particular functions, see th e relevant parts of the manu al. ❖ Safety Information Provides information on safe usage of this machine. To avoid injury and preven t damage to the machine, be sure to read this. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Contains procedu res for remo ving the printer fr om its box, connecting it t[...]

iv How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the foll owing symbols: Indicates important sa fety notes. Ignoring these notes could resu l t i n s e r i o u s i n j u r y o r d e a t h . B e s u r e t o r e a d t h e s e notes. They can be found in the "Safety Information". Indicates important sa fety notes. Ignoring these notes cou[...]

v Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items expl ain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220–240 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. This explains about th e 120 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. Note ❒ You can identify the printer's model by checki[...]

vi Installing the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM “Man uals” provided with th e printer contains an HTML Operat- ing Instructions Manual in HTML version. Follow this instructions to install it. Important ❒ System Requirements : • Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/X P, Windows Server 2003 or Wi n- dows NT4.0. • 800 × 600 or higher monitor [...]

vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Trademarks........................................................... ........................................... ........ i Positions of R WARNING and R CAUTION labels .............................................. ii Manuals for This Printer ................................................. ..................................[...]

viii 5. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ........................................... 63 Paper Recommendations ............................................... ..................................... 67 Loading Paper ................... ................ .............................................................. [...]

ix 10.Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer ...................................... ......................... 131 Moving the Printer ............... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. 132 Consumables ............................................. .......................................... .[...]

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1 1. Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View 1. Controller Board Remove this board when installing the hard disk unit, SDRAM modules, or User Account Enhance unit. 2. Optional board slots Remove the cover when installing the op- tional board. 3. USB port Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the host computer. 4. Ethernet Port Use a network i[...]

Guide to the Printer 2 1 Exterior: Rear View 1. Duplex Unit Allows you to print onto both sides of the paper. 2. Duplex Unit Rig ht Cover Open this cover when accessing the i n- side of the printer. 3. Bypass Tray Holds up to 50 sheets of plain paper. (80 g/m 2 , 20 lb.) 4. Upper Vertical Paper Feed Cover Open this cover when accessing the i n- sid[...]

Inside 3 1 Inside 1. Fusing Unit When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- pears on the panel display, replace this unit. 2. Transfer Unit When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- pears on the panel display, replace this unit. 3. Toner Lock Handle Turn up the lever when replacing the toner. 4. Toner Holder Slide this out when replacing the toner. 5. Dev[...]

Guide to the Printer 4 1 Control Panel 1. { Menu } Key Press this key to make and check the cur- rent printer settings. 2. Panel Display Shows the current status of the printer and error messages. 3. { Online } Key Press this key to switch the printe r be- tween online and offline. 4. { Job Reset } Key When the printer is online, press this key to [...]

5 2. Installing Options Available Options This section descr ibes how to install options. By installing op tions, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex- panded variety of features to use. For the specifications of each option, see p.134 “Specifications”. R CAUTION: Important ❒ The voltage r ating of the conn ector for option [...]

Installing Options 6 2 Option Installation Flow Chart Installing multiple options in th e following order is recommended: A Attatch the paper feed unit (Paper Fe ed Unit PB 3020). Attach the paper feed unit to the bot tom of the printer. B Take out the controller board from t he printer. C Install User Account Enhance Unit (U ser Account Enhance Un[...]

Available Options 7 2 Installing Opt ions Install options in the positi ons shown in the illustrati on. ❖ Exterior 1. Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 2. Large Capacity Tray RT45 Holds up to 1500 sheets of plain pa- per. (80 g/m 2 , 20 lb.) If you want to inst all the Large Capac- ity Tray RT45, contact your sales or service representative. 3. Bridge Unit[...]

Installing Options 8 2 ❖ Interior 1. Memory Unit Type D 128MB/ Memo- ry Unit Type E 256MB (SD RAM module) Install 128 MB or 256 MB SDRAM module into the controller board slot. See p.27 “Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module)”. 2. Optional boards See p.32 “Attaching IEEE 802.11b In- terface Unit”. See p[...]

Available Options 9 2 Caution when re-installin g the controller board This section descr ibes handling the con t roller board when installing options. If you slide out the con troller board to in stal l units, caref ully read t he instructi on to re-install the controller board. Important ❒ The following may occur if the controller board is not [...]

Installing Options 10 2 Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 When installing multiple options, install the paper feed unit first. R CAUTION: Important ❒ Before using the new paper feed unit, you must make settings in the printer driver. ❒ Check the printer nameplate to confirm the model code. A Check the package contains the following: ❖ Paper F[...]

Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 11 2 B Confirm that the printer is turned off, and the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. C Remove the tape that holds the paper feed unit, and then remove the pack- ing material. Do not remove the tape that holds th e connector cable inside the connector co ver on the back of the pa pe r f eed un it i n[...]

Installing Options 12 2 D Align the printer with the two upright pins on the paper feed unit and then lower the printer slowly. • The printer should be he ld by least two people. • When lifting the printer, pull out th e grips from the front of the printer. One person should hold the grips on the front and another person should hold the grips o[...]

Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 13 2 F Pull the second paper tray (Tray 2) until it stops. After that, lift it slight ly, and then pull it out. G Pull out the first paper tray (Tray 1) , and take the screwdriver (1) from the tray. H Lock the Paper Bank and the printer with the screw. Be sure to return the screwdriver to the paper t ray after usin[...]

Installing Options 14 2 I Open the lower vertical paper feed cover on the right side of the paper feed unit (1). Hang the lock plate hook in the hole insi de (2), and then fasten the plate with the knob screw using your fingers. J Close the lower vertical paper feed cover. K Open the connector cover (2), remove the tape that holds the connector ca-[...]

Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 15 2 M Close the connector cover. Note ❒ Print a configuration page to confirm that the paper feed unit is properly installed. ❒ If the paper feed unit is not installe d properly, reinstal l it follo wing th is procedure. If you cannot install it pr operly even after attempting reinstal- lation, contact your sa[...]

Installing Options 16 2 Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E R CAUTION: Important ❒ Before touching the User Account Enha nce Unit, ground yourse lf by touch- ing something metal to discharge any sta tic electricity. Static electricity can damage User Account Enhance Unit. ❒ Do not subject User Account Enh ance Unit to physical shocks. A [...]

Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E 17 2 D Remove the screws as shown by turning them counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver. E Hold the part (1) of the controller board, and then slide it out completely. F Place the controller board on a fl at surface. AQV500S AQV501S AQV516S[...]

Installing Options 18 2 G Be sure to install the User Account Enhance Unit as shown. H Align the notch of User Account Enhance Unit, and then insert it into the controller board, pressing it down until it clicks into place. I Make sure that User Account Enhance Un it is firmly connected to the con- troller board. AQU012S AQU013S AQU014S[...]

Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E 19 2 J Store the controller board (1) into th e printer while gently pressing the cover (2). Push in the controller board firmly to align the rails in the printer's compart- ment. K Fasten all the screws which you removed in step D . The printer may malfunction if the contro ller board is not properly[...]

Installing Options 20 2 Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 R CAUTION: Important ❒ Before installation, be sure to remove all SDRAM modules from the controller board to prevent from damaging them. ❒ Before touching the hard disk drive, touch something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electric ity can damage the hard dis[...]

Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 21 2 ❖ Power Cable ❖ Supplied Screws ❖ Protective Sheet B Turn off the printer. C Pull out the first paper tray (Tray 1) and take the screwdriver (1) from the tray. Each screw to be remo ved requires this screwdriver. AQV760S AQV739S AQV740S AQV222S[...]

Installing Options 22 2 D Remove the screws as shown by turning them counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver. E Hold the part (1) of the controller board, and then slide it out completely. F Place the controller board on a fl at surface. AQV500S AQV501S AQV516S[...]

Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 23 2 G Remove the default or optional SDRAM module before installing the hard disk drive. Press down the levers on both sides (1) to remove the SDRAM module (2). Be sure not to leave any SDRAM module in the slots. Doing so may damage SDRAM modules when installi ng the hard disk drive. H Place the protecti[...]

Installing Options 24 2 J Carefully insert the ha rd disk driv e into the controller board as shown. There is a lip cut into the center of the front end of the hard disk drive's casing. Hook this part over the flange (curled part) in the slot (1) on the controller board, and then align (2) and (3) with th e screw holes in the rear edge of the [...]

Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 25 2 M Connect the blue end of the flat cable to the socket on the controller board. When installing an SDRAM module on th e controller board, do not store the controller board to the printer, and attach an SDRAM module. N Remove the protective sheet when installing the hard disk drive is com- pleted. Be [...]

Installing Options 26 2 P Store the controller board (1) into th e printer while gently pressing the cover (2). Push in the controller board firmly to align the rails in the printer's compart- ment. Q Fasten all the screws which you removed in step D . The printer may malfunction if the contro ller board is not properly installed. R When the p[...]

Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) 27 2 Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) R CAUTION: Important ❒ Be sure to install SDRAM modules af ter installing the hard disk drive. ❒ Before touchi ng the memory unit, grou nd yourself by touching something metal to discharge [...]

Installing Options 28 2 C Remove the screws as shown by turning them counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver. D Hold the part (1) of the controller board, and then slide it out completely. E Place the controller board on a fl at surface. AQV500S AQV501S AQV516S[...]

Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) 29 2 F Be sure to install the SDRAM module into the slot as shown. Two slots are provided for the S DRAM modules. The default SDRAM module is installed in the inner slot. To install an additional memory, attach an additional SDRAM module to th e outer slot, or replace the d[...]

Installing Options 30 2 I When replacing the default SDRAM module, press down the levers on both sides ( ) to remove the default module ( ). Install a new SDRAM module. To increase memory capacity to the maximum of 512 MB, remove the default SDRAM module, and then inst all two 256 MB SDRAM modules. J Store the controller board (1) into th e printer[...]

Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) 31 2 Note ❒ B e s u r e t o r e t u r n t h e p r o v i d e d s c r e w d r i v e r t o i t s o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n o n t h e inside of the front cover. ❒ After finishing the installation, you ca n check the memory unit is properly installed: Print the conf ig[...]

Installing Options 32 2 Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit R CAUTION: Important ❒ For using the IEEE 802.11b interface un it, installing th e optional SDRAM module is requ ired. If the optional SD RAM module is not installed, the print- er does not detect the unit, and also it does not function because of memory shortage. ❒ Before touching t[...]

Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit 33 2 • Antenna • Antenna Cap B Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. C Remove the screw by tur ning it counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver, and then remove the cove r of the 802.11b interface board slot . The removed cover is not used wh en installing the interface unit. D Fully i[...]

Installing Options 34 2 E Tighten the two screws to secure the interface board. F Attach the antenna to the card with the label facing down and the uneven side of the antenna facing up. G With the antenna and the indented end toward you, sl owly insert the inter- face card until it stops. AQV523S AET096S AQV51 1S[...]

Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit 35 2 H Hold the antenna cap with the cut off corners towards you and fit it over the card. Note ❒ After finishing installation, you can check the 802.11b interface unit is properly installed: Print the configuration page from the [ List/Test Print ] menu. If it is installed properly, “I EEE 802.11b” will [...]

Installing Options 36 2 Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A R CAUTION: Important ❒ Before handling the 1284 inte rface boar d, touch something metal to discharge static electricity. Static electrici ty thing damage the 1284 interface board. ❒ Do not subject the 1284 interface board to physi cal shocks. A Check the package contains the fo[...]

Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A 37 2 D Fully insert the 1284 interface board into t he slot. Confirm that the 1284 interface board is firmly connected to the controller board. E Tighten the two screws to secure the 1284 interface board. Note ❒ Use the supplied adaptor to make th e connection with the computer. ❒ After finishing insta[...]

Installing Options 38 2 Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Important ❒ The printer's ethe rnet and USB ports are no t available when the g igabit eth- ernet board is at tached to the printer. Instead, you can use the ethernet port and USB port mounted on the board. ❒ Before handling the gigabit et hernet board, groun d yourself by touchin g [...]

Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board 39 2 C Disconnect the cables from the ethernet port and the USB port of the print- er, and cover each port with its protective cap. D Remove the screw by tur ning it counterclockwise using the provided screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the Gigabit ethernet board slot. The removed cover is not used wh en inst[...]

Installing Options 40 2 F Tighten the two screws to secure the Gigabit ethernet board. Check the Gigabit ethernet board is connecte d firmly to the co ntroller board. Note ❒ After finishing installation, check the Gigabit ethernet board is installed properly: print the config uration page from the [ List/Test Print ] menu. If it is installed prop[...]

Attaching VM Card Type D 41 2 Attaching VM Card Type D Important ❒ For using the VM card, installing the optional SDRAM module is required. If the optional SDRAM module is not ins talled, the printer does not det ect the unit, and also it does n ot function becaus e of memory shortage . ❒ Protect VM Card Type D from physical shocks. ❒ Using t[...]

Installing Options 42 2 Note ❒ Do not touch the VM card while the pr inter is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly.[...]

Attaching Data Storage Card Type A 43 2 Attaching Data Storage Card Type A Important ❒ Protect the data stor age card from physical shocks. ❒ Using the upper slot is recomme nded for inserting the unit. A Check the package contains the following: ❖ Data Storage Card Type A B Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. C Remove the co[...]

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45 3. Connecting the Printer Network Connection Follow the proc edure below to con nect th e printer to the computer through the network. Prepare the hub and other ne twork devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE- TX cable to the printer' s Ethernet port. Alternatively, the opt ional gigabit ethe rne t board, which supports 1000BASE-[...]

Connecting the Printer 46 3 Using the Gigabit Ethernet cable A For using the gigabit ethernet cable, attach one ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable, and attach the other ferrite core about 10 cm (4 inches) ( ) from this core making a loop as shown. B Connect the ethernet cable to the gigabit ethernet board. C Connect the other end[...]

Network Connection 47 3 Reading the LED Lamps ❖ For standard ethernet port 1. Green: comes on when the printer is properly connected to the net- work. 2. Yellow: comes on when 100BASE- TX is being used. It comes off when 10BASE-T is being used. ❖ For gigabit ethernet board 1. Yellow: comes on 100BASE-TX is being used. Green and yellow lamps are[...]

Connecting the Printer 48 3 USB Connection Important ❒ The USB2.0 cable is not supplied. Obtain a cable that i s suitable for the com- puter you are u sing. ❒ USB connection is possible under Windows Me/2000/XP, Wi ndows Server 2003, Mac OS 9.x, and Mac OS X. ❒ Windows Me supports USB1.1 speeds. ❒ USB connection with Macintosh is only possi[...]

Parallel Connection 49 3 Parallel Connection Important ❒ The parallel interface cable i s not supplied with the printer. ❒ The printer's parallel connection is a st andard bidirectional interface that re- quires an IEEE 1284-compliant 36-pin pa rallel cable and host computer paral- lel port. ❒ Use shielded interface cable. Unshielded cab[...]

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51 4. Configuration Ethernet Configuration Make the following network settings acc ording to the network interface you are using. You can use SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin or a Web browser to make IP ad- dress-related se ttings in a TC P/IP-capable environment . Important ❒ Configure the printer for the network using the control panel. ❒ The fol[...]

Configuration 52 4 A Press the { Menu } key. B Select [ Host Interface ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. C Select [ Network Setup ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. D Select [ Active Protocol ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. E Select the network protocol using {T} or {U} , and the[...]

Ethernet Configuration 53 4 G Press the { Escape } key until the screen returns to the [ Network Setup ] menu. H If you use IPv4, assign the IPv4 address to the printer. Select [ IPv4 Settings ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. To get the IP address for the print er, contact your network a dministrator. I To specify the IP Add[...]

Configuration 54 4 Using DHCP - Detecting the Ne twork Address Automatically Important ❒ When you use this printer in DHCP environment, select [ DHCP ] following this procedure. ❒ When [ DHCP ] is selected, you cannot make se ttings for the following items: • IP Address •S u b n e t M a s k • Gateway Address ❒ Consult your ne twork admi[...]

Ethernet Configuration 55 4 E Select [ DHCP ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. F Select [ On ] or [ Off ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. The address will be detected by the printer. The default setting is [ Off ] . G Press the { Menu } key to return to the initial screen. H Print a configuration page to[...]

Configuration 56 4 A Press the { Menu } key. B Select [ Host Interface ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. C Select [ Network Setup ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. D Select [ Frame Type (NW) ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. E Select the frame type using {T} or {U} , and then pres[...]

IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration 57 4 IEEE 802.11b (Wireles s LAN) Configuration Configure the printer to use IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN). The following table shows the control pa nel sett ings and their def ault values. These items appear in the [ Host Interfac e ] menu. Important ❒ For using the IEEE 802.11b interface un it, installing[...]

Configuration 58 4 B Select [ Host Interface ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. C Select [ IEEE 802.11b ] using {T} or {U} , and then press t he { q Enter } key. D Select [ Comm. Mode ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. E Select the transmission mode of IEEE 802.11b using {T} or {U} , and then press the { [...]

IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration 59 4 H Enter the channel using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. I Set [ Trans. Speed ] in the same way. The factory default is [ Auto ] . If you need to change the transmit ting speed de- pending on environment you are using, select the appropriate transmitting speed. J Print a configuration[...]

Configuration 60 4 D Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. Reference SSID can also be set using a Web brow ser. For details, see the Web Image Monitor Help, and “Configuring the Network Inter face Board Using Web Browser”, Software Guide. WEP key can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help. Fo[...]

IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration 61 4 D Enter the characters using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. When entering the ch aracter, pressing { q Enter } will mask it with an asterisk for security reasons. When using 64 bit WEP, up to 10 characters can be used for hexadecimal and up to five characters for ASCII. When using 128[...]

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63 5. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer This section describes the paper size, feed direction, and the maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Note ❒ The following symbols and terminology ar e used to represent the feed direc- tion. ❒ Be careful of the paper feed direc[...]

Paper and Other Media 64 5 • The size is supported and the pr inter selects it automatically. In the “Duplex” column, this me ans duplex printing is possible. • The size is supported, but the following setting is required: • Set the dial of the paper tray to “ p ”. • Select the paper size using the control panel. • The size is sup[...]

Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 65 5 ❖ Input Paper Sizes • The size is supported and the pr inter selects it automatically. In the “Duplex” column, this me ans duplex printing is possible. • The size is supported, but the following setting is required: • Set the dial of the paper tray to “ p ”. • Select the paper s[...]

Paper and Other Media 66 5 • The size is supported, but it should be set as a cust om size using the control panel. The supported size may differ dependin g on th e printer lang uage you use. Set as a custom size sett ing using the control panel. Tray 1/2 or the Paper Feed Unit (Tra y 3/4) do not support custom size. The following sizes are suppo[...]

Paper Recommendations 67 5 Paper Recommendations Loading Paper Important ❒ Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. ❒ When printing on OHP tran sparencies th at have a print side, load them with the print side over on the bypass tray. Not takin g this precaution may cause them to stick [...]

Paper and Other Media 68 5 Types of Paper and Other Media Plain Paper Letterhead Thick Paper Paper thickness 60 - 90.2 g/m 2 (16 - 24 lb.) Printer setup Press the { Menu } key, select [ Paper Input ] , and then select [ Plain Pa- per ] for the selected tray's paper type. Printer driver setup Click [ Plain ] or [ Plain/Recycled ] in the [ Paper[...]

Paper Recommendations 69 5 Label Paper OHP transparencies Paper not supported by this printer Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer. • Paper meant for an ink-jet printer • Bent, folded, or creased paper • Curled or twisted paper • Torn paper • Wrinkled paper • Damp paper • Paper that is dry enough t[...]

Paper and Other Media 70 5 • Paper that ha s already been print ed onto, except a preprinted letterhead. Malfunctions are especially likely when using paper printed on by other than a laser printer (e.g. monochrome and co lor copiers, ink-jet printers, etc.) • Special paper, suc h as thermal paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper an d con- ductive [...]

Loading Paper 71 5 Loading Paper This describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray. R CAUTION: Loading Paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, and the Optional Paper Feed Unit The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1). The same procedure can be used f or the optional paper feed unit. Important ❒ Mak[...]

Paper and Other Media 72 5 C While pressing the release lever, a djust the side fences. D Adjust the back guide to the new paper size. E Align all four sides of the paper stack and load it into the t ray with the print side up. Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. If there is space between the gui des[...]

Loading Paper 73 5 F After loading, make sure that on either side, the paper does not catch (on 1). Push down the paper stack. The rear guide is not necessary w hen 11 × 17 inch paper is loaded in the tray. Put it in the holder in the tray. G Lock the side lever. H Adjust the paper size dial to match th e size and feed direction of the paper in th[...]

Paper and Other Media 74 5 I Slide the tray into the printer gently unt il it stops. Reference For details about paper types supported by the printer, see p.67 “Paper Recommendations”. Loading Paper in the Optional Large Capacity Tray This section describes instructions to lo ad paper in the opti onal Large Capacity Tray RT45. A Check if the tr[...]

Loading Paper 75 5 C Load paper with the print side down by pressing the side of the stack to the wall. Confirm the top of the stack is not higher t han the limit ma rk inside the tr ay. D Close the top cover. Note ❒ If the printer is in the Energy Saver mode when changing th e paper size, Press { q Enter } before printing. This will update the s[...]

Paper and Other Media 76 5 Setting a Paper Size by Using the Control Panel To load paper whose size cannot be sele cted automatically, set the paper size on the control panel. Follow the procedure in this section to set the paper size. Important ❒ You cannot set custom paper size for Tray 1/2 or Tray 3/4 (optional paper feed unit). Use the bypass[...]

Loading Paper 77 5 F Press the { Menu } key to return to the initial screen. Reference To specify a custom paper size, use only the bypass tray. For details about setting a custom paper size, see p.82 “Specifying Custom Size Paper for the Bypass Tray”. Setting the Paper Si ze Automatically Important ❒ If you specify the paper si ze using the [...]

Paper and Other Media 78 5 E Select [ On ] or [ Off ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. F Press the { Menu } key to return to the initial screen. Reference For details about the paper size which is not detected automatically, see p.63 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. Specifying a Paper Type for Tray 1/2 an[...]

Loading Paper 79 5 D Select the tray using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. E Select the paper type using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. F Press the { Menu } key to return to the initial screen. Note ❒ The following paper types cannot be printed on both sides: •B o n d P a p e r , C a r d s t o c k Loading Pape[...]

Paper and Other Media 80 5 Swing out the extender (1) t o support paper sizes larger than A4/letter L . B Slide the paper guides outwards, and then load paper until it stops with the print side down. Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. Shuffle the paper before l oading the stack onto the tray so mult[...]

Loading Paper 81 5 Specifying Standard Size Paper for the Bypass Tray This describes how to load standard size paper into the bypass tray. A Set the paper size using the control panel. Press the { Menu } key. B Select [ Paper Input ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. C Select [ Bypass Tray ] using {T} or {U} , and then press th[...]

Paper and Other Media 82 5 Specifying Custom Size Paper for the Bypass Tray Important ❒ When loading custom size or special pa per, specify the paper size using the control panel and printer driver. ❒ Paper sizes between 148 - 600 mm (5.83-23. 62 in.) in length and 100 - 297 mm (3.94-11.70 in.) in width can be loaded in the bypass tray. However[...]

Loading Paper 83 5 E Enter the horizontal value using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. : : You can set the horizontal value in the following range: 90- 305 mm (3.54- 12.01 in.) F Enter the vertical value using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. Metric version: : : You can set the vertical value in the following range: [...]

Paper and Other Media 84 5 Specifying a Paper Type for the Bypass Tray By selecting the paper type you want to load, the printer performs better. Yo u can select from the following paper types: • Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Specia l Paper, Color Paper, Letterhead, Pre- punched, Labels, Bond Paper, Cardst ock, OHP Transpa rency, Thick Paper Impor[...]

Loading Paper 85 5 E Select the paper type using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. F Press the { Menu } key to return to the initial screen. Note ❒ The following paper types cannot be printed on both sides: •S p e c i a l P a p e r , L a b e l s , C a r d s t o c k , Transpa rency (O HP transparency), Thick Paper, Bond Paper Swit[...]

Paper and Other Media 86 5 D Select the tray type you want to use using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. E Press the { Menu } key to return to the initial screen.[...]

87 6. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: R CAUTION: R CAUTION: Important ❒ When handling tone r cartridges, neve r stand them up on either en d or posi- tion them upside down. ❒ Store toner cartridges in a cool dark place. ❒ Actual printable numbers vary depe nding on image vo lume and density, number of pages prin[...]

Replacing Consumables 88 6 ❒ The actual number of printed pages you get from a particular toner cartridge depends on the type and size of paper you are using, the contents of your print images, and printing environment co nditions. ❖ When to replace th e toner cartridge If any of the toner cartridge indicators on the i nitial screen appear to s[...]

Replacing the Toner Cartridge 89 6 C While pushing the lever to the right (1), hold the handle and gently slide the toner holder out (2). D Press the toner cartridge back to raise its top, and then gently pull it out. E Shake the new toner cartri dge back and forth about 5 - 6 time s as shown. AQV1 1 1S AQV746S AQV054S[...]

Replacing Consumables 90 6 F Remove the black cap of the new toner ca rtridge by turning it counterclockwise. After removing the black cap from the bo ttle, toner can scatter easily. Do not shake or jar the bottle. G Place the toner cartridge on the toner holder (1), and then pull its head to- ward you (2) to lock it in place. H Slide the toner hol[...]

Replacing the Toner Cartridge 91 6 I Close the front cover. J Wait while the toner loads. To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the power until “Ready ” appears on the display. Note ❒ Cooperate with the Toner cartridge Recycling Program, whereby are col- lected used toner cartridges. For details, consult with the dealer where you purchased th[...]

Replacing Consumables 92 6 Adding Staples When “Add staples ” a ppears on the panel display, th e staples are al most emp- ty. Follow these steps to replace the staple refil l with a new one. Important ❒ After adding the staple refill, staples might not be ejected for the first few times. A Open the front cover of the Finisher SR 3040. The ca[...]

Adding Staples 93 6 C Hold both sides of the cartridge, and then pull up the upper unit of it. D Take out the empty refill in the arrow direction. E Align the arrows on the new refill and the cartridge, and then push in the refill until it clicks. AQV702S AQV703S AQV704S[...]

Replacing Consumables 94 6 F Gently push down the upper unit into the cartridge. G Pull out the ribbon. H Hold the green lever while pushing in the cartridge unti l it clicks. I Close the front cover of the finisher. AQV705S AQV706S AQV707S[...]

95 7. Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Image Density You can adjust the image de nsity using the control panel if the image density is not appropriate. A Press the { Menu } key. B Select [ Maintenance ] using {T} or {U } , and then press the { q Enter } key. C Select [ Image Densit y ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. D Spe[...]

Adjusting the Printer 96 7 Adjusting Tray Registration You can adjust the reg istration of each tr ay. The vertical a djustment is used fo r all trays. Normally, you need not update the registration. But w hen the optional paper feed unit or the duplex unit is installed, updating is useful in some cases. A Press the { Menu } key. B Select [ Mainten[...]

Adjusting Tray Registration 97 7 F Confirm the position of the image on th e test sheet, and then adj ust the reg- istration value. In this setting, adjust the margins of the test sheet so that they are equal in size. G In the [ Registration ] menu, Select [ Adjustment ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { q Enter } key. H Select the parameter [...]

Adjusting the Printer 98 7 Increase the value to shift the print area in the positive direction, and decrease to shift in the negative direction. A : Print Area B : Feed Direction Pressing the {U} or {T} key makes the value increase or decrease by 1.0 mm steps. J Press the { q Enter } key. The display returns to the print area [ Adjustment ] menu. [...]

99 8. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel This section explai ns what the messages that appear on the control panel me an and what to do when a particular message appears. ❖ Status Messages (in alphabetical order) Message Status Hex Dump Mod e In the Hex Dump mode , the printer rece ives data in hexade cimal format. T[...]

Troubleshooting 100 8 ❖ Alert Messages (in alphabetical order) Messages Descriptions and recommended actions Hardware Problem Wireless Board Accessing to the IEEE 802.11b board was pos- sible, but an error ha s been detected. Check that the board is installed properly. Hardware Problem Wireless Card IEEE 802. 11b card access successful, but an er[...]

Printer Does Not Print 101 8 Printer Does Not Print If printing still does not start, contact your sales or servic e representative. Con- sult with the store where the printer was purchased for information about the location of sales or service represen tatives. Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Confirm that th e cable is securely plugged i[...]

Troubleshooting 102 8 Checking the port connection When the prin ter is directly connected vi a the PC cable and the data-in indicator does not flash or light up, t he method of checking the port connection is as fol- lows. • For a parallel port co nnection, port LPT 1 or LPT 2 should be set. • For a USB port connection, port USB00 (n) *1 shoul[...]

Printer Does Not Print 103 8 Windows XP Home Edition A Access the [ Control Panel ] window from [ Start ] on the taskbar. B Click [ Printers and Other Hardware ] . C Click [ Printers and Faxes ] . D Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [ File ] menu, click [ Properties ] . E Click the [ Port ] tab. F Check the [ Print to the follow[...]

Troubleshooting 104 8 Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Desc riptions, and Sol utions Toner smears appear on the print side of the page. The paper setting may not be correct. For example, although you are using thick paper, the setting for thick paper may not be set. • Check the paper settings. See p.68 “Types of Paper and Other M[...]

Other Printing Problems 105 8 Paper gets wrinkles. • Paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored properly. See p.63 “Paper and Other Media”. • Paper is too thin. See p.63 “Paper and Other Media”. • There may be a gap between the guides and the paper in the paper tray. Make su re there are no gaps. See p.71 “Loading Paper”. • T[...]

Troubleshooting 106 8 Images are cut off, or excess pages are printed. If you are using paper smaller than the paper size selected in the application, use the same size paper as that selected in the application. If you cannot load paper of the correct size, use the reduction function to redu ce the image, and then print. See the printer driver Help[...]

Other Printing Problems 107 8 The backs of printed sheets are blemished. • When removing a jammed sheet, th e inside of the printer may have become dirtied. Print several sheets until they come out c lean. • If document size is larger than paper size, e.g. A4 docu- ment on B5 paper, the back of the next printe d sheet may be dirtied. If rubbed [...]

Troubleshooting 108 8 If the problem cann ot be solved, cont act your sales or service representa tive. The paper size appears on the control panel and printing is not performed with PDF Direct Print. When using PDF Direct Print, printout requires paper set within the PDF file. When a message indicating a paper size appears, either place the indica[...]

Additional Troubleshooting 109 8 Additional Troubleshooting Problems Solutions Strange noise is heard. If a suppl y w a s r e c e n t l y r e p l a c e d o r a n o p t i o n a t t a c h e d i n t h e area the strange noise is comi ng from, check the supply or option is properly attach ed. If the strange noise persists, con- tact your sales or servi[...]

Troubleshooting 110 8 Note ❒ If the printer is still not operating sati sfactorily, contact yo ur sales or service representative. Consult with the stor e where the printer was purchased for information about the location of sales or service representatives. Alert Occurrence and Alert Re- solving are set for sending e- mail, but while no Alert Oc[...]

Removing Jammed Staples 111 8 Removing Jammed Staples If staples do not eject properly, they might be jammed. Important ❒ Staples might be jammed because of curled paper. In this case, try turning the paper over in the tray. ❒ After removing the jammed st aples, staples might not be ejected for the first few times. A Open the front cover of the[...]

Troubleshooting 112 8 C Pull up the cartridge's knob. D Take out all staples slid from the cartridge. E Pull down the cartridge's knob until it clicks. AQV708S AQV709S AQV710S[...]

Removing Jammed Staples 113 8 F Hold the green lever while pushing in the cartridge unti l it clicks. G Close the front cover of the finisher. AQV71 1S[...]

Troubleshooting 114 8 Removing Punch Waste While “Empty Punch Receptacle” is displayed, you canno t use the Punch function. A Open the front cover of the finisher. B Pull out the punch waste box, and then remove punch waste. C Reinstall the punch waste box. If you do not, “Empty Punch Receptacle” is still displayed. D Close the front cover [...]

Removing Punch Waste 115 8 Note ❒ If the message is still displaye d, reinstall the pu nch waste box. ❒ The message “Empt y Punch Receptacle” may appear even wh en the punch waste box is not yet full. If th is happens, the posi tion of the punch waste box (indicated by the arrow as shown) may be blocked by punch waste. Remove the punch wast[...]

Troubleshooting 116 8[...]

117 9. Removing Misfed Paper Removing Misfed Paper An error message appears if a paper m isf eed occurs. The error message gives the location of the misfeed. R CAUTION: R CAUTION: Important ❒ Misfed paper may be covered in toner . Be careful not to get t oner on your hands or clothes. ❒ Toner on prints made after removing misfed paper may be lo[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 118 9 When “Remove Misfeed A,Y:Paper Tray” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed A,Y:Paper Tray” message appears, do the followings: A Open the Bypass Tray (1), and then open the Duplex Unit by pushing the catch upwards (2). B Open the right cover by pushing the catch upwards. If the optional Lar ge Capacity Tray RT 45 is e[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 119 9 C Open the lower vertical paper feed cover. D Remove misfed paper slowly. E Close the lower vertical paper feed cover. F Open the upper vertical paper feed cover. If your printer is equipped with the op tional Large Capacity Tray RT45, the upper vertical paper feed cover is removed. AQV066S AQV067S AQV063S[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 120 9 G Turn the blue knob A1 downwards. H While lifting the blue lever A2 in the right cover (1), remove the misfed pa- per (2). I Open the Bypass Tray, and th en remove the misfed paper. J Close the covers in the following order: • The upper vertical paper feed cove r •T h e r i g h t c o v e r •T h e D u p l e x U n i[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 121 9 When “Remove Misfeed B,C, D:Inter.Path” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed B,C,D:Inter.Pa th” messa ge appears, do the followings: A Open the output feeder cover of the Bridge Unit (1), and then remove the misfed paper (2). B Open the Bypass Tray (1), and then open the Duplex Unit by pushing the catch upwards (2). [...]

Removing Misfed Paper 122 9 D Open the front cover. E Remove the misfed paper by turning the blue knob C as shown in the illustration. If you turn the blue knob C clockwise (1) , the misfed paper comes out to the output tray (2). I f y o u t u r n t h e b l u e k n o b C c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e ( 1 ) , r e m o v e t h e m i s f e d p a p e [...]

Removing Misfed Paper 123 9 F If you can see the paper from the right of the printer, remove it. G Turn the blue knob B counterclockwise (1 ), and then remove the misfed pa- per from inside the right cover (2). H Close the covers in the following order: •T h e r i g h t c o v e r •T h e D u p l e x U n i t • The Bypass Tray •T h e f r o n t[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 124 9 When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” message appears, do the followings: A Open the upper cover, and then remove misfed paper. B If you cannot remove misfed paper, open the slide cover and remove the misfed paper. C Open the front cover. AQV577S AQV578S AQV579S[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 125 9 D Hold up the lever R1, and remove the misfed paper. E Hold down the lever R2, and remove the misfed paper. F If you cannot remove misfed paper, ho ld down the lever R3 and remove the misfed paper. AQV580S AQV581S AQV582S[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 126 9 G Hold down the lever R4, and remove the misfed paper. H Pull the lever R5 and remove the misfed paper. I When removing the misfed paper comp leted, close the front cover of the finisher. AQV583S AQV584S[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 127 9 When “Remove Misfeed U:LCT” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed U:LCT” me ssage appears, do the followings: A Open the top cover of the Large Ca pacity Tray RT45. B Remove the misfed paper. C If you cannot remove the misfed paper in the previous step, close the top cover of the Large Capacity Tray RT45 and pull the [...]

Removing Misfed Paper 128 9 D Remove the misfed paper from the le ft side of the Large Capacity Tray RT45. E Slide the Large Capacity Tray RT45 fo rward to connect it to the printer. AQV069S AQV052S[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 129 9 When “Remove Misfeed Z: Duplex Unit” Appears When the “Remove Misfeed Z:Duplex Unit ” message appears, do the followings: A Open the Bypass Tray and the Duplex Unit right cover, and then remove the misfed paper. B Close the Duplex Unit right cover. C Open the Duplex Unit by pushing the catch upwards (1). D Open t[...]

Removing Misfed Paper 130 9[...]

131 10. Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer R CAUTION: Repack the printer in its original packing materials for transporting. Note ❒ The printer weighs approxim ately 63 kg (138.9 lb.). Important ❒ Be sure to disconnect al l cables from the pr inter before transporti ng it. ❒ The printer is a precision piece of mach inery. Take care [...]

Appendix 132 10 Moving the Printer R CAUTION: Moving the printer in a short distance A Be sure to check the following points: • The power switch is turned off. • The power cable is unplugged from the wal l outlet. • The interface cable is unplugged from the pri nter. B If the external options a re installed, remove them. C Lift the printer wi[...]

Consumables 133 10 Consumables Important ❒ Our products are engineered to meet the highest standa rds of quality and functionality. When purchasing expe ndable supplies, we recommend using only those sp ecif ied by an authorized dealer. Toner Cartridge *1 A4/letter 5% test chart, 2 pages/job Note ❒ If toner cartridges are not changed when neces[...]

Appendix 134 10 Specifications Mainframe ❖ Configuration: Desktop ❖ Print Process: Laser beam scannin g & Electrophotographic pr inting Dualcomponent developm ent ❖ First Print Speed : 6 sec or less (A4 L /8 1 / 2 × 11 L ) Note ❒ If the printer has not been used for a while, there may be a sho rt delay be- fore the first page starts pr[...]

Specifications 135 10 ❖ Power Source: • 220 - 240 V, 8 A or more, 50/60 Hz • 120 V, 12 A or more, 60 Hz ❖ Power Consumption: • • ❖ Warm-up Time: Less than 22 seconds (20 ° C/68 ° F) *1 Less than 15 seconds from Energy Saver mode (20 ° C/68 ° F) *1 *1 When no error is occurred. ❖ Dimensions: *1 Finisher SR 3040, Brid ge Unit Type[...]

Appendix 136 10 ❖ Noise Emission *1 : Sound Power Level Sound Pressure level *2 *1 The preceding measurements made in acco rdance with ISO7779 are actual values. *2 Measured at the position o f a bystander. ❖ Memory: Standard 128/256 MB, up to 512 MB (with the optional Memory Unit) ❖ Interface: Standard: • Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) •U S B[...]

Specifications 137 10 Options Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 ❖ Paper size: See p.63 “Paper and Other Me dia Supported by This Printer”. ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H): 670 × 640 × 260 mm (26.4 ” × 25.2 ” × 10.3 ”) ❖ Paper weight : See p.63 “Paper and Other Me dia Supported by This Printer”. ❖ Weight: Approx. 25 kg (55.2 lb.) Note ❒[...]

Appendix 138 10 Finisher SR 3040 Shift Tray 1: ❖ Paper size: A3 L , B4 JIS L , A4 KL , B5 JIS KL , A5 KL , B6 JIS L , A6 L , 11 ” × 17 ” L , 8 1 / 2 ” × 14 ” L , 8 1 / 2 ” × 11 ” KL , 5 1 / 2 ” × 8 1 / 2 ” KL ❖ Paper weight : 52 – 163 g/m 2 (14 – 43 l b) ❖ Stack capacity: • 500 sheets (A4 KL , B5 JIS KL , A5 K , 81/2[...]

Specifications 139 10 ❖ Staple paper weight: 64 – 90 g/m 2 (17 – 24 lb. ) ❖ Staple position: • 1 staple – 3 positions • 2 staples – 1 position ❖ Power consumption: Less than 60 W (power is su pplied from the main unit) ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H): 680 × 620 × 1030 mm (28.8 ” × 24.5 ” × 40.6 ”) ❖ Weight: Without the pu[...]

Appendix 140 10 Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100 ❖ Storage Capacity (Formatted): 40 GB ❖ Specifications: • Spooling print data to col late • Storing/S pooling Samp le Print/Lock ed Print/Hold Print/Stored Print data • Storing PostScript fonts •S t o r i n g l o g d a t a Note ❒ You can install PostScript fonts with this optional hard[...]

Specifications 141 10 ❖ Data Transfer Speed: Auto select from below speed 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps ❖ Frequency Range: • Inch version: 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels) •M e t r i c v e r s i o n : 2412-2472 MHz (1-13 channels) ❖ Transmittable Distance: 1 Mbps 400 m *1 2 Mbps 270 m *1 5.5 Mbps 200 m *1 11 Mbps 140 m *1 *1 These figure[...]

Appendix 142 10 ❖ Transmittable Distance: 1 Mbps 400 m *1 2 Mbps 270 m *1 5.5 Mbps 200 m *1 11 Mbps 140 m *1 *1 These figures are a guideline for outdoor us e. In general, the transmittable dis- tance indoors is 10-100 m, depending on the environment. ❖ Transmission Mode: ad hoc mode and infrastructure mode IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖ [...]

143 INDEX 1284 Interface Board , 5 , 36 , 49 802.11b Interface Unit , 5 , 32 , 57 A Additional Troubleshooting , 109 Adhesive labels , 69 Adjusting image density , 95 tray registration , 96 Alert Indicator , 4 Appendix , 131 Attaching 1284 Interface Board , 36 Attaching 802.11b Interface Unit , 32 Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board , 38 Attaching Har[...]

144 EN USA G14 7 - 8 61 4 M Maintenance Kit , 133 Memory Unit , 140 Memory Unit (SDR AM module) , 5 , 27 Menu Key , 4 Messages , 99 Moving and Transporting the Printer , 131 N Network , 45 , 51 O OHP transparencies , 69 Option Installation Flow Chart , 6 Option List , 5 Options , 137 Other Printing Problems , 104 P Panel Display , 4 Paper and Other[...]

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