Kyocera KM-P4850w manual

Wide Format Printer Operation Guide Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer . Keep it in the designated location for easy reference.[...]

As an ENERGY ST AR Partner , KYOCERA MIT A AMERICA, INC. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR guidelines for energy efficiency . * ENERGY ST AR is a U.S. registered mark. NOTE • This Operation Guide applies to models KM-P4845w and KM-P4850w . For the purposes of this guide, KM-P4845w is a 2.6 ppm (prints per minute) printer (36[...]

Please read this Operation Guide before using the printer . Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user , other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer . The symbols and their meani[...]

i T rademark Information • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of America and other countries. • WINDOWS ME is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of America. • Adobe, Acrobat and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Ethernet is a registere[...]

ii Reading the Functions Edition (On-Line Manual) for This Machine (1) Windows 1. Insert the CD-ROM that is included with the printer into the CD- ROM drive of your computer . 2. Click on [Documentation] under [Main Menu] on the left side of the screen shown below . * If this screen doesn’t appear after you insert the CD-ROM, open the CD-ROM wind[...]

iii Setting Up the Printer Configuring the Printer 1 Network Settings [Configuring the IP Address, etc.] ....................... Page 3-2 Configuring Y our Computer Computer 2 Name Settings [Changing the Computer (Device) and Host Names] ................................................ Page 3-4 3 Installing the Printer Driver (Refer to the Function[...]

iv Options ■ <Roll unit> T o add a paper source. ■ <Key counter> T o count the number of sheets output. ■ <Scanner unit> T o use this machine as a scanner or a copier. <System diagram with options installed> Roll unit Key counter Scanner unit Printer[...]

v Trademark Information ................................................ i About This Operation Guide ....................................... i Reading the Functions Edition (On-Line Manual) for This Machine ......................................................... ii Setting Up the Printer ................................................ iii Optio[...]

1-1 Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safety purposes. BE SUFFICIENTL Y CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam. CAUTION LABELS CHAPTER 1 IMPORT ANT! PLEASE READ FIRST . NOTE: DO NOT remove these labels. Label 1 High temperature inside. Do not touch parts in this area, because [...]

1-2 • If the floor is delicate against casters, when this product is moved after installation, the floor material may be damaged. • During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill ef fect to one's health. If, however , the printer is used over a long period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when making a[...]

1-3 CAUTION • DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (AL W A YS grasp the power plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.) ............................................................ • AL W A YS remove the [...]

1-4 Other precautions • DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer . • DO NOT open the front cover , turn off the main switch, or pull out the power plug during printing. • When lifting or moving the printer , contact your service representative. • Do not touch electrical parts, such as connectors or prin[...]

2-1 CHAPTER 2 PRIOR T O SET -UP 1. Names of Parts 1 2 3 6 6 4 5 7 8 8 9 3 4 0 ! @ (1) Main Body 1 Operation panel Use to make settings in the printer . 2 Ejection cover Open in case of a paper jam. 3 Ejection release lever Operate this lever in case of a paper jam. 4 Printer body release lever Operate this lever in case of a paper jam. 5 Bypass tab[...]

CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET -UP 2-2 $ ⁄ ¤ # % ^ ) # Network interface connector Use to connect the printer to the LAN (Local Area Network) with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable. $ Right cover Open to replace the waste toner tank. % T oner replenishing slot Open to add toner . ^ T oner replenishing slot screw T urn to open the toner replenishing slot. &[...]

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CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET -UP 2-4 2 3 4 7 8 9 9 1 5 6 # $ % ^ @ 0! (2) Operation Panel 1 Ready indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is on-line and goes out when it is off-line. In addition, the indicator flashes while the internal server computer is starting up. 2 Data indicator This indicator flashes during printing. 3 Attention indicator[...]

CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET -UP 2-5 2. Included Software The following software can be found on the CD-ROM that is included with the printer . NOTE Refer to the Functions Edition (On-Line Manual) for the procedures for installing these printer drivers and utilities. • Printer drivers Printer drivers are included so that you can use the printer . The p[...]

CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET -UP 2-6 4. Energy Saver Function The automatic energy saver function automatically sets the printer to a low energy consumption mode when the printer has not been used for a specific period of time. When in energy saver mode the message “ Pre heating ” [ “ Now preheating ” ] will be displayed. Upon detection of a prin[...]

3-1 CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 1. Setup (1) System Configuration ● Printing from Windows Printer driver Network hub Computer Print command 100BASE-TX (or 10BASE-T) cable Printout ● Printing from Macintosh LaserWriter 8 PPD file Network hub Computer Print command 100BASE-TX (or 10BASE-T) cable Printout[...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-2 ● Connecting the Printer to Y our Network Perform this procedure in order to connect the printer to the network hub. 1 T urn the main switch on the printer OFF ( ). CAUTION Make sure the main switch is OFF ( ) before connecting the network cable. 2 Plug the network cable into the Network Interface Connecto[...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-3 5 Press the N or M key to select “ 2. Set printer ” . Inch specifications Set/manager: 2.Set printer Metric specifications Set/manager: 2.Set printer 6 Press the Enter key . 7 Press the N or M key to select “ 3. DHCP server ” . Inch specifications Set printer: 3.DHCP server Metric specifications Set [...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-4 5 Press the P key . The next value will flash. Inch specifications IP address: 192.168. 0. 0 Metric specifications IP address: 192.168. 0. 0 6 Press the N or M key to display “ 1 ” . Inch specifications IP address: 192.168. 0. 1 Metric specifications IP address: 192.168. 0. 1 NOTE Press the Stop key if y[...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-5 6 Click on [System] in the icons on the left side of the W eb Manager interface. 7 Click on the [Server Setting] tab in the [System] screen to view the contents of that tab. 8 Click on the [Network Setting] button to display the [Network Configuration] screen. 9 Enter the appropriate information in the [Comp[...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-6 2. Paper (1) Paper T ype Note the following restrictions on paper that can be used in this machine. ● Compatible paper 1. Paper source 1 (option), paper source 2, and paper source 3 • Paper roll width: 17" to 36" [210 to 920 mm] • Paper roll outer diameter: 6 3/4" [180 mm] or less • Pa[...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-7 (2) How to Set a Paper Roll Use the same procedure when replacing a paper roll. IMPORT ANT When replacing a paper roll, turn the flanges on both sides to rewind the paper . 1 Open the front cover until it locks. 2 Grasp the roll unit handles A to release the lock and pull out the roll unit until it stops. 3 [...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-8 8 Grasp both paper roll insertion latches 3 and open the paper roll insertion cover 4 . 9 Insert the leading edge of the paper under the paper roll insertion guide and advance the edge past the guide approximately 1/2" [10 mm] as shown in the illustration. NOTE If the leading edge of the paper roll is f[...]

CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 3-9 (3) Dew prevention heater If the humidity is high (more than 70 %RH) or drastic temperature change occurs, turn on ( l ) the dew prevention heater switch when using the machine. Even if the main switch is of f ( ), the dew prevention heater switch can be on ( l ). IMPORT ANT When using vellum or film, be sur[...]

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4-1 CHAPTER 4 PRINTER OPERA TION 1. Basic printing Perform this procedure in order to send commands to the printer from your computer . 1 T urn the main switch on the printer ON ( | ). The printer will begin to warm up and “ Ready to print. ” will be displayed once warm-up is complete. 2 Make sure that the Ready indicator is lit. 3 Perform the [...]

CHAPTER 4 PRINTER OPERA TION 4-2 2. Printing with manually fed media When printing through the bypass slot, perform the following procedure. NOTE • Only one sheet of paper can be set onto the bypass table at a time. • When using curled paper , smooth the paper . If the curling persists, place the paper with the curled surface up. 1 Adjust the b[...]

CHAPTER 4 PRINTER OPERA TION 4-3 3. Making a T est Print Perform this procedure to send a test print command from the printer ’ s operation panel. NOTE In order to make a test print, you must place a sheet of 8 1/2" x 1 1" [A4] paper onto the bypass table in portrait orientation. 1 Refer to “ 2. Printing with manually fed media ” (P[...]

CHAPTER 4 PRINTER OPERA TION 4-4 4. Canceling Printing If “ Processing data. ” or “ Printing ” [ “ Now printing. ” ] is shown in the message display , press the Stop key. The current print job will be cancelled. Inch specifications Processing data. Printing Metric specifications Processing data. Now printing. Press the Roll Cut key to c[...]

CHAPTER 4 PRINTER OPERA TION 4-5 If the printer operation stops or becomes unstable, reset the printer and reboot the internal server computer . 1 Press the */Menu key . 2 Press the N or M key to select “ 2. Set/user ” . Inch specifications Menu: 2.Set/user. Metric specifications Menu: 2.Set/user 3 Press the Enter key . 4 Press the N or M key t[...]

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5-1 CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 1. Machine Default The */Menu key on the operation panel can be used to configure settings such as the paper width and media type for each of the paper trays, the printer ’ s IP address, etc. Based on their content, settings are divided into “ Machine settings ” that configure the printer ’ s operation a[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-2 Setting 5. Auto shutoff 6. T imer set 7. Size adjustment 8. Fusing temp. 9. Custom paper ● Settings accessible by manager Description This setting allows the selection of two modes of operation that take effect when the printer has not been used for a specific period of time: shutof f mode, which automatically[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-3 Setting 10. Standard size 1 1. Auto roll over 12. Buzzer 13. Mgr . code change Description Select either “ Architecture ” or “ Engineering ” [ “ A sizes ” or “ B sizes ” ] for the paper size. This will change the media widths that are automatically detected by the printer . If paper of the same s[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-4 ● Configuration by user 1 Press the */Menu key . 2 Press the N or M key to select “ 2. Set/user ” . Inch specifications Menu: 2.Set/user. Metric specifications Menu: 2.Set/user 3 Press the Enter key . 4 Press the N or M key to select “ 1. Set machine ” . Inch specifications Set/user: 1.Set machine Metr[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-5 ● Configuration by manager 1 Press the */Menu key . 2 Press the N or M key to select “ 2. Set/manager ” . Inch specifications Menu: 3.Set/manager Metric specifications Menu: 3.Set/manager 3 Press the Enter key . 4 Use the MNOP cursor keys to input the pin code (the default setting is qQrR ). Inch specifica[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-6 ● Configuring of each item 1. Paper width 1 Press the N or M key to select the desired paper source. *When the optional roll unit is not installed, “ Drawer 1 ” [ “ 1st paper ” ] may not be selected. Inch specifications Paper width: 1.Drawer 2 Metric specifications Paper width: 1.2nd paper 2 Press the [...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-7 4 Press the Enter key . The display will show “ set ( value ) * ” and return to the step 1 screen. 5 Press the N or M key to select “ End ” [ “ back ” ]. 6 Press the Enter key . The printer will return to the machine settings screen. 4. Roll end 1 Press the N or M key to select a media type. Inch spe[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-8 3 Press the N or M key to set the time that elapses before the selected function is activated. > If “ 1. Auto preheat ” has been selected, set the time to from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. Inch specifications Auto preheat: 15min.* Metric specifications Auto preheat: 15min.* > If “ 2. Auto shutof f ” ha[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-9 8. Fusing temp. 1 Press the N or M key to select a media type. Inch specifications Fusing temp.: 1.Plain Metric specifications Fusing temp.: 1.Plain 2 Press the Enter key . 3 The selected item will flash. Press the N or M key to select the fixing temperature for each media type. > If “ Plain ” has been se[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-10 1 1. Auto roll over 1 The selected item will flash. T o enable auto roll change, press the N or M key to select “ ON ” . Inch specifications Auto roll chg: OFF * Metric specifications Auto roll chg: OFF* 2 Press the Enter key . The display will show “ set ( value ) * ” and return to machine settings scr[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-11 2. Printer Settings (1) List of Printer Settings ● Settings common to user/manager Setting 1. Reset 2. T est print Description Resets the printer . Use when rebooting the internal server computer . Allows the output a test print using the printer ’ s operation panel. Selectable values – – – – – ?[...]

CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT AND SETTING 5-12 3. Language Switching The printer ’ s message can be displayed in “ English ” (USA), “ English ” , “ DEUTSCH ” (German), “ FRANCAIS ” (French), “ SP ANISH ” , “ IT ALIANO ” (Italian) and “ NEDERLANDS ” (Dutch). 1 Press the */Menu key . 2 Press the N or M keys to select “ 1. Langu[...]

6-1 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If One of These Messages is Displayed... When any message shown below appears in the message display of the operation panel, follow the appropriate procedure. Message “ Please close. front cover . ” “ Please close. eject cover . ” “ Please close. toner cover . ” “ Please close. right cover . ” “ Pl[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-2 Message “ Add roll Drawer X XX" ” [ “ Set paper . X paper XX mm ” ] and “ Start key to go ” are alternately displayed. “ Check waste toner tank. ” “ Add toner . ” “ Call service ” “ Cannot set now . ” “ Bad code. ” [ “ Code incorrect ” ] Remedy The data ’ s page size and the s[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-3 When toner is insuf ficient the message “ Add toner ” is displayed. When “ Ready to print ” is also displayed, printing is possible for a short period of time; however , when the only “ Add toner ” message is displayed and the Attention indicator on the operation panel is lit, printing is no longer possible[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-4 5 While pressing the toner bottle down, turn it clockwise 90 degrees to replenish the toner . 6 T ap the side of the toner bottle 10 times to loosen any remaining toner . 7 Press the toner bottle down, turn it to the original position and gently remove it. 8 Close the toner replenishing slot and turn the toner replenis[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-5 3. Replacing the W aste T oner T ank When the waste toner tank becomes full the message “ Check waste toner tank ” is displayed. Since the Attention indicator on the operation panel will be lit and printing will be disabled, replace the waste toner tank with a new tank. Inch specifications Check waste toner tank. M[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-6 4. Countermeasures against Call for service Message When a service call message such as the following is displayed and the Attention indicator on the operation panel is lit, the printer has detected a malfunction. Stop use of the printer and perform the following procedure. Inch specifications Call service CXXXX Error [...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-7 5. When Paper Jams When there is a paper jam, the printer stops operation and a paper jam message is displayed. The Attention indicator and the paper jam location indicator on the operation panel will also be lit. With the main switch ON ( I ), refer to the display and clear the jammed paper . (1) Jam Location Display [...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-8 2 Grasp the printer body release lever and pull it toward you. The printer body will be opened. 3 If the jammed paper is present, pull it out. * If it is difficult to pull it out, do not pull too hard but simply proceed to the next step. 4 T urn the transport knob counterclockwise to feed the jammed paper . 5 If the pa[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-9 7 Close the ejection cover . 8 Close the printer securely . 2 If “ Paper misfeed. Remove paper. ” appears: Inch specifications Paper misfeed. Remove paper. Metric specifications Paper misfeed. Remove paper. Paper has jammed in the bypass slot. Perform the following procedure to remove the jammed paper . 1 Pull out [...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-10 2 Grasp the handles A of the roll unit to unlock the unit and pull out the roll unit until it stops. 3 Grasp the flange and rewind the paper roll. 4 If there is any wrinkled or folded area, remove it with a cutting knife or scissors. 5 Grasp both of the paper roll insertion latches 3 and open the paper roll insertion [...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-11 6. T roubleshooting Refer to the following chart if trouble occurs. If trouble persists, contact your service representative. TROUBLE The main switch is on but nothing is displayed on the operation panel. Nothing is being printed out CHECK POINT Is the power cord connected properly? Is the power cord connected properl[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-12 TROUBLE Paper jams often. The printed image is shifted to either side (widthwise). Paper is wrinkled or curled. T oner does not adhere well to the paper . CHECK POINT Are there wrinkles or folds in the paper? Is there any jammed paper or are there other pieces of paper remaining inside the machine? Is the paper settin[...]

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-13 TROUBLE Film is sticky with ink after printing. Film curls after printing. The print data and the printed image differ in size. The printed image is light. T ext is not being printed correctly . Print out is not correct. CHECK POINT Is film selected as the media type? Is film selected as the media type? Is the fixing [...]

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7-1 CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICA TIONS <Hardware> T ype ............................................................................... Console Printing system .............................................................. Indirect electrostatic Compatible Print Sizes ................................................... Maximum: 36" x 48" 36&[...]

CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICA TIONS 7-2 <Software Operating Environment> ● Printer drivers OS CPU RAM Free hard disk space CPU RAM Free hard disk space CD-ROM drive Printer Port IBM PC-A T or compatible Windows 95 (OSR2) i486DX2 66MHz 8MB 10MB Celeron 266MHz or faster 128MB or more 300MB One drive One 100BASE-T or 10BASE-T port Windows 98 16MB Window[...]

CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICA TIONS 7-3 ● Print Utility (recommended operating environment) OS CPU RAM Free hard disk space CD-ROM drive Printer Port IBM PC-A T or compatible Windows 95 (OSR2) Pentium 200MHz or faster 64MB or more 100MB One drive One 100BASE-T or 10BASE-T port Windows 98 Windows Me 128MB or more Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or later[...]

CAUTION! The power plug is the main isolation device! Other switches on the equipment are only functional switches and are not suitable for isolating the equipment from the power source. A TTENTION ! Le d é branchement de la fiche secteur est le seul moyen de mettre l'appareil hors tension. Les interrupteurs sur l'appareil ne sont que de[...]

W ARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio freq[...]

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