Kyocera FS-1020D manual

FS-1020D P age Printer Operation Guide[...]

i Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY D AMAGE C A USED B Y IMPROPER INST ALLATIO N. Notice on Software SOFTW ARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPOR T THE PRIN TER ’S EMULA TION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emul ation mode can be changed by following the proced ures described in Chapt er 1 . Notice The information i[...]

ii IBM PROG RAM LICENSE AGR EEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HA VE P URCHASED CONT AINS ONE OR MORE SOFTW ARE PROGRAMS (“ PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNA TIONAL BUSINESS MACHIN ES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DO CUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CON- DITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTW ARE IS BEING LICENSE D TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND [...]

iii Typef ace T rademar k Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, P alatino and Times are regist e red trademarks of Linotyp e-Hell AG. ITC Av ant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Za pf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Type- face Corporation. Agfa Japan [...]

iv Contents Introduction .............. ................. ............. ....................................................vii Guide to the Manuals .............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. ...... ................ ........ viii Guide to the Operation Guide .......... ...............[...]

Contents v Chapter 4 Paper Selection............... ................................ .............. .......... 4-1 4.1 General Guidelines .............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ........ ........... ........... 4-2 4.1.1 P aper Availability ................. ............. ............[...]

Contents vi Appendix C Printer Specificat ions ..... ................................ .............. .......... C-1 C.1 Printer Specifications ....... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ........ .............. ....... C -2 Glossar y .............................................. ............[...]

vii Intr oduction The K yocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as the duplex printing mode which lets you print onto bo th sides of the paper and an Auto Media Type Sele ction function that automatically selects the m edia before printin g. This section explains the following topi cs: •Guide to the Manuals •Guide to the O pe[...]

viii Guide to the Manuals • For information on how to inst all the print er driver sof tware, refer to the KX Printer Driver Inst allation Guide that is included with the printer . • For information on how to use the printe r driver sof tware, refer to the KX Printer Driver Operation Guid e that is included on the Kyocera Mit a Document Library[...]

ix Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide gui des you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Basic Operations This chapter describes the names and fu nctions of the keys and indicators on top of the printer . Chapter 2 Maintenance This chapter explain s how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer . Chapter 3 T ro[...]

1-1 Chapter 1 Basic Oper a tions 11 This chapter explains the following topic: • Operator P ane l[...]

Operator Panel 1-2 1.1 Oper a tor P anel The operator panel on to p of the printe r consists of four indicators and two keys. The four indicators light, flash, and go off in combination, indicating the printer’s status. The keys perform operations, such as canceling dat a, switching the printer mode between onli ne and offline status, and printin[...]

Operator Panel 1-3 1.1.1 Indicators Re fer to the following table for th e name and description of each indicator . The same indicator can have a variety of meanings, depend ing on the speed at which it is flashing . F or detail s, see Chapter 3 . 1.1.2 K eys R efer to the fo llowing tabl e for the name and description of the basic functions of eac[...]

Operator Panel 1-4 Under standing the Status P age The following i s the printout of a typi cal standard stat us page. Its contents are explained in detail on the next page. Figure 1- 2 Items and values on the st atus pa ge may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version. KIR T est pattern Mode ON Memory Installed Options Network Status Emul[...]

Operator Panel 1-5 1 — Softw are V er sion This information shows the software (firmware) version an d date of issue of the pri nter . 2 — Hardware Infor mati on This information shows the currently se lected paper source (indicated by an asterisk), paper size, and variou s other printer settings. 3 — Page Inf or matio n This information show[...]

Operator Panel 1-6 10 — Interface Infor mation This informatio n shows all interfaces insta lled in the printer and the currently selected interface (marked with an asterisk). The F o nt section shows the font that is automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font ). It is possible to set diff erent default fonts for each interfa[...]

2-1 Chapter 2 Maintenance 2 This chapter ex plains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the registration roller and charger wire. This chapter explains the following topics: • T oner Container R eplacement • Cleaning the Printer[...]

T oner Cont ainer Replacemen t 2-2 2.1 T oner Container R eplacement When the printer runs low on toner , the (toner) indicator fl ashes on the operator pan el. Be sure to pro mptly replace the toner con tainer and cl ean the inside of the printer when thi s message appears. If the printer stops printing while the (toner) indicator is lit , replace[...]

T oner Cont ainer Replacemen t 2-3 2.1.2 R eplenishing T oner 1 Open the printer’s top cover . Figure 2-1 2 Pull lock lever #1 to the release ( UNLOCK ) position, then pull lock lever #2 to the release (right) position. Figure 2-2 3 Gently remove the old toner containe r . Put it in the supplied plastic bag and dispose of it. Figure 2-3 T op Cove[...]

T oner Cont ainer Replacemen t 2-4 4 T ake the new toner container from the bag. Hold it with the protective seal (orange-colo red) fa cing up. Shake the toner container horizontally at least 5 times. Th is ensures that the toner is ev enly distributed inside. Figure 2-4 5 Carefully remove th e pr otective seal (orange-colored). Figure 2-5 New T on[...]

T oner Cont ainer Replacemen t 2-5 6 Install the new toner container in th e printer . Push firmly on the top of the container at the positions marked PUSH HERE until you hear it click in place. Figure 2-6 7 While pushing down on the toner cont ai n e r , p u sh l o c k l e v e r # 1 t o th e lock ( LOCK ) position. (L ock lever #2 is automatically[...]

Cleaning the Printer 2-6 2.2 Cleaning the Printer T o avoid print qual ity problems, the inte rior of the printe r must be cleaned with every toner co ntainer replacement. Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality problems. 2.2.1 Printer Interior T o avoid print qu ality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the interi[...]

Cleaning the Printer 2-7 Never st and the process unit on end. Figure 2-10 3 Use the supplied wiper cloth to cl ea n dust and dirt away from the registration ro ller (metal). Figure 2-1 1 While cleaning, be careful to avoid t ouching th e transfer roller (the black roller). NO Registrat ion Rol ler T ransfer Roller[...]

Cleaning the Printer 2-8 4 Slide the charger cleane r knob (green-colored) back and forth 2 to 3 times, then return it to its CLEANER HOME POSITION . Figure 2-12 After cleaning, make sure you restor e the charger cleaner to its home position. If the charger cleaner knob is not restored to it s home position (marked CLEANER HOME POSITION ), a black [...]

Cleaning the Printer 2-9 6 Close the front cover . Figure 2-14 7 Close the top cove r by pressing down on t he front left and rig ht corners of the top cover . Figure 2-15 Front Cover T op Cover[...]

3-1 Chapter 3 T r oubleshooting 3 This chapter explains how to handle pr inter problems that may occur . If a problem cannot be corrected, cont act your K yocera Mita dealer . This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guide for Troubleshooting • Print Quality Problems • Indicators • P aper Jam R emoval[...]

General Guide for T roubleshooting 3-2 3.1 Gener al Guide for T r oubleshooting There are quite a few printer problems which may be correct ed by the user . If some kind of printer proble m should occur , che ck the fo llowing before concluding the printer is broken. This section explains how to correct these problems. If you still cannot correct a[...]

Print Quality Problems 3-3 3.2 Print Quality Pr oblems As the following table shows, there are man y possible cau ses of prin t quality problems, such as blank output as. Th e troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is explained below . If you still can not solve the problem, contact your K yocera Mita dealer . Printed Results Corrective[...]

Print Quality Problems 3-4 F aint or blurred printing Check the EcoPrint setting. When this setting is On, switch it to Off on the KM-NET for Clients . (See the KM-NET for Clients O peration Guide .) Confirm the (t oner) indicator . If the (toner) indicator fl ashes, install a new toner kit. (See Chapter 2 ) Clean the charger wire. Open the printer[...]

Print Quality Problems 3-5 Characters out of position. Check the file or program. Check whether the problem is being caused by a PRESCRIBE command error . If the problem occurs only with a specif ic file o r progra m, the most likely cause is an error in a parameter to a command or command syntax. Check the paper size setting. Check that the paper [...]

Indicators 3-6 3.3 Indica tor s There are four indicato rs on the printer’s ope rator panel. These light, flash, and turn off in combination to indica te the printer’s current status. This section explains the indicators on the operator panel and the approp riate corrective action to take in each case. Indicator displays can be classified into [...]

Indicators 3-7 3.3.1 Maintenance Messages The following table lists e rror messages that can be dealt with by th e user . R ead the explanat ions carefully . Indicator KM-NET for Clients display Corrective Actio n Add paper <paper source> The paper has run out. Add paper to the paper cassette (1 or 2) or MP tray . The paper source is displaye[...]

Indicators 3-8 Paper path error There is no cassette in the feeder , or the cassette is not inserted properly . After reinserting the paper cass ette, you shoul d be able to print. Replace toner There is no more toner in th e toner container . The printer has stopped be cause there is no more toner . Replac e with a new toner kit. After replacing, [...]

Indicators 3-9 3.3.2 Er r or s Requiring Ser v ice P ersonnel Attention When the following errors occur , turn off your printer , remove the plug from the AC outlet, and contact your K yocera Mita dealer . The indicators are shown in two different states, a ccording to the way they alternate. Indicator Corrective Action Main motor error (2000error)[...]

Indicators 3-10 Fuser error (6000 error) Contact your Ky ocera Mita dealer . The waste toner reservoir is full (7980 error) Turn off the printer’s pow er and remove th e process unit from the printer . Gently shake the process unit horizontally a few times, then reinstall it in to the printer . Turn on the printer’s power . If this error mess a[...]

Indicators 3-1 1 Controller system error (F030 error) Contact your Ky ocera Mita dealer . Communication error (F040 error) Contact your Ky ocera Mita dealer . Engine ROM check su m error (F050 error) Contact your Ky ocera Mita dealer . Indicator Corrective Action T able 3-4 (Continu ed)[...]

Indicators 3-12 3.3.3 Er r or Messa ges With the following errors, printing co ntinues when you press the printer’s key . Y ou can confirm these errors by printing a status page. (See pages 1-4 and 1-5 .) Indicator KM-NET for Clients display Corrective Ac tion File not found Press GO The specified file is not found. Press the key to resume pri nt[...]

Indicators 3-13 None The printer has halted because you attempted to insert/ remove a memory card in to/from the printer slot while the printer power is on. Turn the power switch off and th en on to restart the printer . Make sure to turn the prin ter power off before inserting/ removing a m emory card. None Format error Memory card This message ap[...]

Indicators 3-14 3.3.4 Nor mal Indicator Display The following displays appear during normal printer operat ion. Indicator KM-NET for Clients display Description Cancelling data Data inside the printer is bei ng canceled. The indicators light in sequ ence from the top, then go off in sequence from the bottom. This process is repeated twice. When the[...]

Paper Jam Remova l 3-15 3.4 P aper Jam R emo val This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer . The printer will stop whenever paper ja ms in the printer or paper is not fed from a paper cassette. The printer will go offline and (paper jam) indicator will light in the operator panel. When a jam occurs, check the points ind[...]

Paper Jam Remova l 3-16 3.4.2 J am at the P aper Cassette Pull out the paper casset te and remove any partially fe d paper , then re- close the paper cassette. Open and clos e the printer’s top cover to clear the error . The printer then automatica lly warms up and resumes printing. F ollow the same steps for clearing the jammed paper at the opti[...]

Paper Jam Remova l 3-17 2 Pull the paper cassette all the w ay out of the printer . Figure 3-4 3 Open the duplexer’s rear cove r and remove any jammed paper . Figure 3-5 4 Open the duplexer’s front cover and remove any jammed paper . Figure 3-6 5 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer . 6 Open and close the printer’s top cove [...]

Paper Jam Remova l 3-18 3.4.4 J am Inside the Printer When a paper jam occurs inside the pr inter , clear it using the followi ng procedure. 1 Open the printer’s top and front covers. Figure 3-7 2 Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure. Figure 3-8 3 Remove the jammed paper from the printer as shown in the figure. Figure 3[...]

Paper Jam Remova l 3-19 When the jammed p aper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal p aper running direction. 4 After you have removed the jammed paper , put the process unit back into the pri nter . 5 Close the printer’s front cover and top cover . The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing. 3.4.5 J am at [...]

Paper Jam Remova l 3-20 2 Open the printer’s top and front covers. Figure 3-12 3 Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure. Figure 3-13 To p C o v e r Front Cover Process Unit[...]

Paper Jam Remova l 3-21 4 Use the following procedure that corresponds to the status of the jammed paper , in order to remove that paper . (A) If the leading edge of the jamme d pap er has been fed further into the printer than the metal regist ration roller , remove the jammed paper by its leading edge. (B) If the paper has not been fed as far as [...]

4-1 Chapter 4 P a per Selection 4 This chapter explains the following topics: • Gener al Guidel ines • Selecting the Right P aper • Special P aper •P a p e r T y p e[...]

General Guidelines 4-2 4.1 Gener al Guidelines The printer is desig ned to print on high-qua lity copier bond p aper (the kind used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below . The manufacturer assu mes no liability for problems that occ ur when pa per not satisfying [...]

Selecting the Right Paper 4-3 4.2 Selecting the Right P aper Laser printing is a process in volving laser light, electr ostatic discharge, toner , and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the print er it undergoes cons iderable slid ing, bendin g, and twisting motions. A high - quality printing paper matching the pr inter’s requirements[...]

Selecting the Right Paper 4-4 Paper Size Cassettes and an MP tray are available for the paper si zes listed in Ta b l e 4- 2 . The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°. Smoothness The paper should have a smooth, uncoa ted surface. P aper with a rough or sandy s[...]

Selecting the Right Paper 4-5 T hickness (Caliper) Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thi n paper as low- caliper paper . The paper us ed with the printer shou ld be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple fe eds, and fa int printing , the paper y ou are using ma y be too th[...]

Selecting the Right Paper 4-6 Other Paper Proper ties Porosity: Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is, to how openly or compactly the f ibers are bonded. Stiffness: Limp paper can buckle inside the p rinter , while paper that is too stiff may b ind. Either way the result i s a paper jam. Curl: Most paper has a natu ral tendency to c[...]

S pecial Paper 4-7 4.3 Special P aper The following ty pes of special paper can be used: • Transparency (overhead projection film) • Adhesive-backed label paper • Envelope s • Color ed paper • Preprinted paper • Re cycled paper Use paper that i s sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fu sing type). Transparency , label paper , an[...]

S pecial Paper 4-8 4.3.2 Adhesiv e-Bac k ed La bels The basic rule for printing on adhesive labe ls is t hat the adh es ive mus t ne ve r c ome into contact with any part of the printer . Adhesive paper stic king to the drum or rollers will damage the printer . Label paper must be manually fed. Label paper has a s tructure compris i ng of three lay[...]

S pecial Paper 4-9 Postcards F an the stack of postcards and align the edges before lo ading them in the MP tray . Make sure the postcards yo u are going to set are not curled. F eeding curled postcards may cause paper jams. Some postcards have roug h edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the postcards on a [...]

S pecial Paper 4-10 T hick P aper F an the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP tray . Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a f lat place and rub the edges once or twice with, for exam ple, a ruler to smooth them in the same way as desc[...]

Paper T ype 4-1 1 4.4 P aper Type The printer is cap able of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. Setting the pa per type for the pa per source by usi ng the KM-NET for Clients utility will cause the printer to aut omatically select the paper source and pri nt in the mode be st suited to that type of paper . A differ[...]

5-1 Chapter 5 F onts 5 This chapter describes the types of fonts inst alled with the printer . • Internal F onts •L i s t o f F o n t s[...]

Internal Font s 5-2 5.1 Inter nal F onts A font is a set of characters of a partic ular design. The design is referr ed to as a typeface. Several chara cteristics id entify a font. These include the code set (for details on code sets, please read the Technical Reference provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer), spacing, pitch, hei ght, sty[...]

List of Fonts 5-3 5.2 List of F onts This section co ntains a full list of the printer’s internal fonts. 5.2.1 Inter nal Scala ble and Bi tma p F onts and KPDL F onts Font number Font samples 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30[...]

List of Fonts 5-4 Font number Font samples 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69[...]

List of Fonts 5-5 Font number Font samples 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80[...]

List of Fonts 5-6 Font KPDL Fonts ( 1 )[...]

List of Fonts 5-7 Font KPDL Fonts ( 2 )[...]

A-1 A ppendix A Options A This append ix explains a vailable o ptions, how to expand th e printer’s memory , and also how to install the memory card and the network interface card. • A vailable Options • Expansion Memory Installation • Memory (CompactFlash) Card • Network Interface Card[...]

Available Option s A-2 A.1 Available Options The following options are available f or the printer: Either the network inte rface card or the serial inter face board can be installed in the printer . PF-17 Paper F eeder Figure A-1 IB-11 Serial Interface Board Kit Figure A-2 IB-20/21E/22 Network Interface Card Figure A-3 Memor y (CompactFlash) Car d [...]

Expansion Memory Installation A-3 A.2 Expansion Memor y Installa tion This appendix begins by ex plaining how to install a DIMM (dual in -line memory module) on the main circuit board. The FS-1020D comes suppli ed with 16 MB of memory installed. A slot is provided for expanding the memory in your printer so that more complex printing can be done, a[...]

Expansion Memory Installation A-4 DIMM to be used Contact your K yocera Mita dealer for information on purchasing the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer . Either an 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMM can be used for memory expansi on. Installing the DIMM Insert the DIMM into the socket as follows: 1 Turn the printer?[...]

Expansion Memory Installation A-5 After removing the side cover , you can see the DIMM socket on top of the main circuit board. Figure A-8 4 Remove the DIMM from its package. 5 Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM socket. Figure A-9 6 Insert the DIMM into the DIMM socket so that the notches on the DIMM align with the correspondi ng protrusions i[...]

Expansion Memory Installation A-6 7 Close the clips on the DIMM slot to secu re the DI MM. Figure A-1 1 8 When you have finished installing the DI MM, replace the side cover and fasten it with the sc rew . To remove a DIMM: Remo ve the side cover as shown in steps 1 to 3 on page A-4 , then carefully pull the end clips outwards and pull the DIMM out[...]

Expansion Memory Installation A-7 Setting the Printer Driv er After you install the additional me mory to the printer , follow the instructions below to set the printer dr iver so that the printer can use the memories efficiently . 1 Click the Windows St ar t button, and then click Printe rs and Faxes . 2 Right click the Kyocera Mit a FS-1020D KX i[...]

Memory (Comp actFlash) Card A-8 A.3 Memor y (CompactFlash) Car d Insert the memory (CF) card into the card slot located on the rear of the printer . A memory card is a microchip card that may cont ain option font s, macros, forms, etc. The printer reads the contents of the card into its internal memory when printer is turned on. The presence of thi[...]

Memory (Comp actFlash) Card A-9 If the Network Interface Card or t he Serial Interface Board is installed Remove the two screws from the netw ork interface card or the serial interface board and remove it. Figure A-13 3 Insert the memory card in the slot. Insert as shown in the f igure. Push it in all the way . Figure A-14 4 Close and secure the sl[...]

Network Interface Card A-10 A.4 Networ k Interface Car d If the serial inte rface board kit is installed, remove it to use the net work interface card. Insert the option network in terface card into the option interface slot at the rear of the printer . The network inte rface card enables the printer to be used in a network. 1 Turn off the prin ter[...]

B-1 A ppendix B Host Computer Interf ace B This appendix des cribes the signa ls used in the laser printer’s parallel, USB, and serial (option) interfaces. It al so li sts pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, an d voltage levels. F or details on the network interface, refer to the IB -21E /IB -22 User’s Manual c[...]

Parallel Interface B-2 B.1 P arallel Interfa ce B.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes The printer features fast data tra nsmi ssion on the parallel interface. The parallel i nterface mo de can be acti vated from the KM-NET for Clients utility contained on the Kyocera Mit a Sof tware Library CD -ROM supplied with the printer as follows: Use a[...]

Parallel Interface B-3 [ ]: Signal names in the Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode (IEE E 1284). In the Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode, these signals ar e bi-directional. Pin In/out Description 1 In Strobe* [nStrobe] 2 In Data 0 [Dat a 1] 3 In Data 1 [Dat a 2] 4 In Data 2 [Dat a 3] 5 In Data 3 [Dat a 4] 6 In Data 4 [Dat a 5] 7 In Data 5 [Dat a 6] 8[...]

Parallel Interface B-4 Detailed descriptions of the signals follow . Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1) A negative-go ing Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines. Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9) These eigh t signals form th e data byte sent from the host computer to the printer . Data 7[...]

Parallel Interface B-5 Select In [nSelectIn] (Pin 36) This signal is used in some v ersions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force the printer online. The Paper Empty , Online, and Error signals ar e not used unless enabled by the FRPO command (O2 parameter).[...]

USB Interface B-6 B.2 USB Interface This printer supports the Full-Sp eed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. USB interface specif ications and interface sig nals are as follows. B.2.1 Specifications Basic specification Complies with the Full-Speed USB 2.0. Connector s Printer: B -type receptacle (female) with upstream port Cable: B -type plug (male) C[...]

Serial Interface (Option) B-7 B.3 Serial Interface (Option) Installing the optional serial interface board kit (IB- 11) in the pri nter enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C standar d serial interface. B.3.1 RS-232C Interface Interface Signals The pins of the pr inter’s RS-2 32C in terface connector carry the signals listed i n Ta b l [...]

Serial Interface (Option) B-8 SG - Signal Ground - ( Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signal with a signal ground. DTR - Data T erminal Ready - (Pin 20) This output is used as a buffer nearly -full handsha ke line. It is held high (above 3 volts) when the buffer can ac cept more data. RS-232C In[...]

RS-232C Protocol B-9 B.4 RS-232C Pr otocol A protocol is a set of rules the comp uter fol lows in sen ding data to the printer . The RS-232C pa rameters are stored in battery backed-up memory . They are indicat ed on the status print out. They can be chang ed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Te ch n i c a l Reference provid[...]

RS-232C Protocol B-10 H5: Protocol logic The factory setting is 0 . H6: Buffer nearly-full thre shold This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90 . H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 70 . The factory settin gs of the buff er nearly-full and nearly -empty thresho lds (H6 and H[...]

RS-232C Cable Connection B-1 1 B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection B.5.1 Obtain a Suitab le RS-232C Cable Make sure that the RS-232C cable is wired correct ly . The cable must be a null mode m cable; that is, one in w hich pin 2 on either end of the cable is connected to p in 3 on the ot her end. Y o u cannot use a straight cable such as IBM communication[...]

RS-232C Cable Connection B-12 With Win d ows XP , proceed as follows: 1 Click on the Star t button in the Windows XP task ba r and align the cursor with Settings , then click on Control P anel from among the items displayed. 2 The Control Panel window opens. Double click on System . 3 System Properties window opens. Click on the Hardware tab, then [...]

RS-232C Cable Connection B-13 In DOS, enter the follo wing commands: C:>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:>MODE LPT1:=COM1 T o test the interf ace, enter the following: CTRL P C:>DIR CTRL P The software settings made using the above procedures are temporary . On most computers, permanent settings must be made with DIP switches.[...]

C-1 A ppendix C Printer Specifica tions C[...]

Printer S pecifications C-2 C .1 Printer Specifica tions Item Description Printing method Electrophotography , laser scan Printing speed Simplex printing : 20 pages/minute (A4 size/Plain) 21 pages/minute ( Letter size/Plain) Duplex printing : 10 pages/mi nute (A4/Letter size/Plain) When printing multiple copies of the same page Res ol u ti on F ast[...]

Printer S pecifications C-3 Ambient condit ions T emperature: 10 to 32.5°C Humidity: 20 to 80% RH Optimum conditions: 23°C (73.4°F), 60% RH Altitude: Max. 2000 m (6500 feet) Illumination: Max. 1500 lux P ower requirements 110 V , 60 Hz, max. 6.5 A 120 V , 60 Hz, max. 7.1 A 220 to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz, max. 3.8 A Max. allowable vol tage fluctuatio[...]

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Glossary Glossary-2 Cassette mode This is an operation mode for the MP tray . When this mode is used, approximately 50 sheets of plain paper can be fed continuously , the same as for the cassette. dpi (dots per inch) This indicates the number of dots printed per inch, and is the unit of printer resolu tion. EcoPrint This is a printing mode that con[...]

Glossary Glossary-3 MP tr ay This is an abbreviation for Multi-Purpose tray . The MP tray is used instead of the cassette when printing on envelopes, postcards, transparency sheets, and labels. Of fline The printer can receive data, but cannot print. Turn the printer online if you wan t to print. Online The printer can outp ut received data. Operat[...]

Glossary Glossary-4 Sleep mode This mode is activated after a specified amount of time elapses. The printer goes into economy mode and a minimum amount of power is consumed. Y ou can change the amount of time before the prin ter goes in to sleep mode from the KM-NET for Clients . The default settin g is 5 minutes. Sta tus page This lists printer co[...]

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Index Index-2 A Adhesive label 4-8 C Charger wire 3-3 , 3-4 Cleaner home position 2-8 Cleaning 2-6 CompactFlash card A-8 D DIMM installing A-4 removing A-6 socket A-5 test A-6 Downloadable font 5-2 E EcoPrint Glossary-2 Emulation Glossary-2 Envelope 4-9 Error messages 3-9 , 3-12 Expansion memory A-3 , Glossary-2 F Feed selection 1-5 Font characteri[...]

Index Index-3 wiper cloth 2-7 Top cover 2-3 , 3-7 Transfer roller 2-7 , 3-4 Transparency 4-7 Troubleshooting error messages 3-12 guidelines 3-2 indicators 3-6 interface 3-2 maintenance messages 3-7 quality proble ms 3-3 Typeface 5-2 U USB interface B-6 , Glossary-4 W Windows B-12[...]

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