Kyocera FS-6950DN manual

Operation Guide FS-6950DN[...]

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OPERATION GUIDE i Content s 1 Machine Part s Components at the Front of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -2 Component s at th e Left of the Printer an d Internal Comp onents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Components at the Rear of the Printer . . . . . . . . .[...]

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OPERATION GUIDE iii Legal and Safety Information CAUTION: NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printe r is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed. Notice The information in this guide i[...]

iv OPERATION GUIDE This product uses PeerlessPrin tXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL 6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trade mark of Peerless Systems Corporation, 2 381 Rosecr ans Ave. El Segund o, CA 90245, U.S.A. This product was developed using the Tor nado™ Real Time Operating System and Tools fr om Wind River Systems. Thi[...]

OPERATION GUIDE v License Agreement s IBM Program License Agreement THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASE D CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PR OGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AN D CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT A[...]

vi OPERATION GUIDE Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warra nties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. 3. Limit ation of Remedies IBM's entire liability under th is license is the following; For any claim (including fund amental breach), in any form, relate d in any way to this license, IBM's liability will [...]

OPERATION GUIDE vii Monotype Imaging License Agreement 1 “Software ” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline dat a as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software. 2 Y ou agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weigh ts, styles and versions of letters, numeral[...]

viii OPERATION GUIDE 10 IN NO EVENT WILL MONOTYPE IM AGING BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DA T A, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICA TION OF THE SOFTW ARE AND TYPEF ACES. 11 Massachusetts U.S.A. law governs this Agreement. 12 Y ou shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise tran sfe[...]

OPERATION GUIDE ix Caution Labels The printer bears any of the following labels. Ozone Concentration The printers gener ate ozone gas (O 3 ) which may concentrat e in the plac e of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize the concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 p pm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined a[...]

x OPERATION GUIDE CE Marking Directive According to Council Directive 89 /336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, and 1999/5/EC Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer’s address: 70 4-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie- ken 519-0497, Japa n Declares that the product Product name: Page Printer Model number: FS-6950DN (as tested with en [...]

OPERATION GUIDE xi Declaration of Conf ormity (Australia) Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer’s address: 70 4-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie- ken 519-0497, Japa n declares that the pro duct Product name: Page Printer Model name: FS-6950DN Description of devices: Th is Page Printer Model FS -6950DN is the 32 [...]

xii OPERATION GUIDE Energy St ar Program As an E NERGY S TAR Partner , we ha ve determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR guidelines for energ y eff icien cy . The basic objective of the E NE RGY S TAR Program is to reduce envi ronmental pollution by enco uraging the manufacture and sale o f equipment that uses energy more efficiently. T[...]

OPERATION GUIDE xiii Please read this Operatio n Guide before using the machine. Keep it close to the machine fo r easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the machine ma rked with sym bols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals a nd surrounding objects, and ensu re cor rect and safe usage of the machine. Th[...]

xiv OPERATION GUIDE The following symbols indicate that the related section includes information on actions w hich must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated in side the symbol. Please contact your service repr esenta tive to order a replace men t if the safety warnings in this Op eration Guide are illegible or if the guide i[...]

OPERATION GUIDE xv adequate space, especially around th e ve nts, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of the printer. Other Precautions Adverse environ mental conditions may affect the sa fe operation and performance of the machin e. In st all in an air-conditioned room (recommended room temp erature: around 23°C, humidity: aroun d 60 % RH)[...]

xvi OPERATION GUIDE Power Supply/Groun ding the Machine WARNING: Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These types of situations present a dange r of fire or electrical shock. Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs[...]

OPERATION GUIDE xvii Precautions for Use Cautions when Us ing the Machine WARNING: Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the mach ine. This situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. Do not remove any of the cove rs from the machine as there is[...]

xviii OPERATION GUIDE CAUTION Do not pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If th e po wer cord is pulled, the wires may become br oken and there is a da ng er of fir e or electrical shock. (Alwa ys grasp the power plu g wh en rem o vin g the power cord from the outlet.) Always remove the power plug fr om the outlet when movin g the [...]

OPERATION GUIDE xix CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or per formance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazard ous radiation exposure. Cautions when Handling Consumables CAUTION Do not attempt to incinerate th e Toner Container. Dangerous sparks may cause burns. Keep the Toner Container out of the reach of children.[...]

xx OPERATION GUIDE About the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapte rs: Chapter 1 - Mach ine Parts This chapter explains the names of parts. Chapter 2 - Prin ting Operat ion This chapter explains how to print fr om your workstation. Chapter 3 - Maintenan ce This chapter explains ho w to replace the toner container an d h ow t[...]

OPERATION GUIDE 1-1 1 Machine Part s This section provides explanatio ns and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their functi ons. Try to be familiar with the names and func tions of these parts for correct use and optimal performance. This chapter contains explanat ions on the following topics: • Components at the Fr ont of the Prin[...]

Machine Parts 1-2 OPERATION GUIDE Component s at the Fr ont of the Printer 1 T op Cover 2 Paper Stop per 3 T op T ray 4 Right Cover 5 Operation Panel 6 Paper Cassette 7 MP (Multi-Purpose) T ray Component s at the Lef t of the Printer and Internal Components 1 Lef t Cover 2 T oner Cont ainer 3 Power Switch 4 W aste T oner Box 4 3 2 1 6 5 7 2 3 1 4[...]

Machine Parts OPERATION GUIDE 1-3 Component s at the Rear of the Printer 1 USB Memory Connector 2 USB Interface Connec tor 3 Network indicat ors 4 Parallel Interface Connector 5 Option Inte rface Slot (Network /Serial/CF card/Microdrive) 6 Network Interfa ce Connector 7 Power Cord Connector 8 Rear Unit 2 7 5 4 3 6 1 8[...]

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OPERATION GUIDE 2-1 2 Printing Operation This chapter contains explanat ions on the following topics: • Loading Printer Driver ............................ ............ .......... 2-2 • Printing from Application Software ................ ............... 2-3[...]

Printing Operation 2-2 OPERATION GUIDE Loading Printer Driver Ensure the printer is plugged in and co nnected to the PC before installing the printer driver from the CD-R OM. 1 Switch on the PC and activate Windows. NOTE: If the Welcome to the Foun d New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays, select Cancel. 2 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the prin [...]

Printing Operation OPERATION GUIDE 2-3 Printing from Application Sof tware The steps required to print a document crea ted with an application are explained below. You can select the printing Paper Size and Output Destination . 1 Load the paper required into the pape r cassette. 2 From the application File menu, se lect Print . The Print dialog box[...]

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OPERATION GUIDE 3-1 3 Maintenance This chapter contains explanat ions on the following topics: • General Information ............. ............... .............. ............ 3-2 • T oner Containe r Replacement ............................ .......... 3-3 • Cleaning the Printer ............. ............... .............. ............ 3-8[...]

Maintenance 3-2 OPERATION GUIDE General Information This chapter describes b asic maintenance tasks you can perform on the printer. You can r eplace the following component according to the pr inter’s display: • T oner Kits • W aste T oner Box Also, the internal parts need periodic cleaning.[...]

Maintenance OPERATION GUIDE 3-3 T oner Cont ainer Replacement Frequency of toner cont ainer replacement The life of the toner contai ners depend s on the amount o f toner required to accomplish your printing jobs. Assuming p aper of A4 size, an average toner coverage of ap po ro xim a te tly 5% an d Eco Prin t mo d e tur n ed off, the toner contain[...]

Maintenance 3-4 OPERATION GUIDE In either case, replace t he tone r contain er, refer t o Toner Container Replacement on page 3 -3 . Replacing the T oner Container NOTE: During toner cont ainer replacement, temporar ily put storage media and comp uter supplies (such as flop py disks) away from aroun d the toner contain er . This is to avoid damagin[...]

Maintenance OPERATION GUIDE 3-5 3 Put the old toner container in the plastic ba g (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later accord ing to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. 4 Take the new toner container out of the to ner kit. 5 Shake the new toner container 10 tim es or more as sh own in the figure in order to distribute the[...]

Maintenance 3-6 OPERATION GUIDE 8 Close the top cover. Proceed to the next section. Replacing the W a ste T oner Bo x When replacing the toner container , th e used waste toner box in the printer should also be replaced with the new one from the ne w tone r kit. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit. The printer will not operate with[...]

Maintenance OPERATION GUIDE 3-7 3 To prevent toner from spillin g, put the old waste tone r box in the plastic bag (contained in the tone r kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. 4 Open the cap of the new waste toner box. 5 Insert the new waste toner box as shown in the figure below. When the box is[...]

Maintenance 3-8 OPERATION GUIDE Cleaning the Printer To avoid print quality problems, the inte rior of the printer must b e cleane d. 1 Open the top cover and MP tray. 2 Lift the develope r un it together with the toner container out of th e pr inter. 3 Use a lint free cloth to clean dust and dirt away from th e metal Registration Roller (metal). 4[...]

OPERATION GUIDE 4-1 4 T roubleshooting This chapter contains explanat ions on the following topics: • General Guidelines .............. ............... .............. ............ 4-2 • Print Quality Problems ............................ ............ .......... 4-3 • Error Messages ................... ............... .............. ..........[...]

Troubleshooting 4-2 OPERATION GUIDE General Guidelines The table below provides basic soluti ons fo r problems you ma y encounter with the printer. We suggest you consult this table to trouble s hoot the problems before calling for service. Ti ps Printer problems may be solved easily by following the tips below. When you have encountered a problem [...]

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-3 Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in th e following sections define print quality problems and the co rrective action y ou ca n conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may requ ire cleaning or replacing parts of the printer. If the sugges ted corrective action will not solve the problem, call f[...]

Troubleshooting 4-4 OPERATION GUIDE Grey background Check the operation p anel. If the T oner low message is displayed and th e Attention indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. Re fe r to T oner Container Replacem ent on page 3-3 . Check the print de nsity . Display the print density me nu from the operatio n panel and se lect a lighter de[...]

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-5 Error Messages The following table lists errors and ma intenan ce messages that you can be dealt with by yourself. If Call service appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power co rd, and contact your service technician. Some errors cause the alarm to sound . To stop the alarm, press [Canc el] . Message Cor[...]

Troubleshooting 4-6 OPERATION GUIDE Error. Powe r off F # # # T urn the power switch off and then back on again. If this message still remains, turn the power switch of f, and co nt act your se r vice represent ative or au thorized service center . File not fo und Press GO Y ou have attempted to print a job that is not contained in the specified vi[...]

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-7 Load MP Tray (A4)/(PLA IN) † There is no pa per cassette installed in the printe r that matches the paper size and paper type of the prin t job. Set paper in the MP tray . Press [GO] to resume printing. (Note that feeding the p ape r having a p ape r size which does not match the current paper size from th e MP[...]

Troubleshooting 4-8 OPERATION GUIDE Replace to ner Clean prin ter T o ner has run out in the to ner contai ner . Replace the toner contain er using a new toner kit. The printer does not operate wh en this message is displayed. Set paper Press GO The MP tray is out of p aper . Load paper and press [GO] . (Note that feeding the paper having a p aper [...]

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-9 Storage Error Codes Microdrive Errors Comp actFlash Card/USB memory Errors Code Meaning 01 Microdrive format error . If this error r ecurs even if the power has been turned of f and then on, reformat the Microdrive. 02 The disk system is not inst alled. Recheck the requirement s for using the system and the devic[...]

Troubleshooting 4-10 OPERATION GUIDE RAM Disk Errors Code Meaning 01 Format error . T ry turning the power of f and on again. 02 RAM disk mode is Off . T urn RAM disk mode On from the operation panel. 04 No disk space. Purg e unnecess ary files. 05 S pecified file is not on disk. 06 Insufficient printer memory to su pport the RAM dis k system. E xp[...]

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-11 Clearing Paper Jams If the paper jammed in the paper transport system, or n o paper sheets were fed at all, the Paper jam message appears and the location of the paper jam (the compone nt where the paper jam has occurred) is also indicated. The printer automatically goes off-line whe n this message is displayed.[...]

Troubleshooting 4-12 OPERATION GUIDE General considerations for clearing jams Bear in mind the following considerat ions when attempting jam removal: CAUTION: When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces of paper are difficult to re move and may be easily overlooked, deterring the jam recovery. • If paper jams occur fr[...]

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-13 Paper Cassette 1 Pull out the paper cassett e. 2 Remove any partially fed paper. Check to see if paper is loaded correctly. If not, reload the paper. 3 Push the paper ca ssette back in firmly. The printer warms up and resumes printing. Duplexer Paper is jammed in the duplex section. Remove the jamme d paper usin[...]

Troubleshooting 4-14 OPERATION GUIDE 2 Open the duplex e r’s cove r and remove any jammed pa per. 3 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the prin ter. The printer warms up and resumes printing . The Inside of Printer 1 Open the top cover and MP tray. And lift the developer unit together with th e toner co nt ain er out of the printer. 2 Ope[...]

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-15 3 Remove the paper from the printer. If the jammed pa per appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal running direction of the paper. NOTE: If you cannot find a paper jam, try checking inside the rear of the printer . Refer to Rear Unit on page 4- 15 . 4 Insert the developer unit together with the[...]

Troubleshooting 4-16 OPERATION GUIDE 3 Close the rear unit in firmly. The printer warms up and resumes printing. Paper Feeder Paper is jammed at optional paper casse tte 2 (to 5). Refer to the Installation Guide for the optional paper feeder and remove the jammed paper.[...]

OPERATION GUIDE 5-1 5 S pecifications NOTE: S pecifications are subject to change without notice. Item Descrip tion Printing Method Semiconductor laser and ele ctrophotography Printing S peeds - Simplex - Duplex A3: 16ppm A4: 32ppm A5: 32ppm A3: 10ppm A4: 23ppm Paper Sizes - Cassette - MP T ray A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Ledger , Letter , Legal, Envelope [...]

Specifications 5-2 OPERATION GUIDE First Print Out (A4, 22°C , 60%RH) 23 seconds or less (Ready) Resolution Fine 1200, Fast 1200, 600 d pi, 300 dpi Monthly Duty - A verage - Maximum 5,000 pa ges 150,000 p ages Operating Systems Microsoft Windo ws 95 /98/Me/2000/XP Microsoft Windows NT4.0 Microsoft Windo ws Ser ver 2003 Apple Macintosh OS 9 Apple M[...]

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