FS-8000C FS-8000CD FS-8000CN Color Printer Operation Guide
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Important Notes for Interface connectors Be sure to power off the printer before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable. For protection against static electricity discharge to the printer's internal electronics through the interface connector(s), cover any interface connector that is not in use with the protective cap supplied. Use shielded interface cables. Safety information Laser safety: This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.
U.S. CDRH regulations The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured on and after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Color Page Printer FS-8000C Trade name: Kyocera Mita Responsible party: Kyocera Mita America, Inc. Address: 225 Sand Road PO Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008, U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity for Australia Manufacturer’s name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division Manufacturer’s address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan declares that the product Product name: Page Printer Model name: FS-8000C Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-8000C is the 30 ppm (monochrome)/8 ppm (color), A4 size and utilized plane paper; laser; dry toner; etc.
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Contents Chapter 1 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 3.6.5 Default Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 3.7 Pagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 3.7.1 Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 3.7.2 Print Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.2 4.5 4.6 Advanced Printing Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Configuring the Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Installing a Printer Driver for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Chapter 5 5.1 5.1.1 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.4.7 5.4.8 5.4.9 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Tips . . . . . . .
B.2 B.2.1 B.2.2 B.2.3 B.3 B.3.1 B.3.2 B.4 B.4.1 B.4.2 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Interface voltage levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Serial connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to the professional color printer from Kyocera Mita. Using the Ecosys Color Printer, you can now print top quality documents at 30 pages per minute for monochrome and 8 pages per minute for color in A4, Letter, and A5 paper sizes. The Kyocera Mita Ecosys Color FS-8000C Series printers are available in the following three models: Ecosys Color FS-8000C Basic model of the FS-8000C Series.
1.1 Features 1.1 Features This section outlines the common major printer features of the FS-8000C, FS-8000CD, and the FS-8000CN Ecosys Color printers. 1.1.1 General Components with an ultra-long product life The main printer components such as the imaging drum, development units, and fuser unit have an ultra-long product life. The imaging drum has been developed using Kyocera’s leading-edge ceramic technology that makes full use of amorphous silicon.
1.1 Features Two expansion slots for hardware interfaces The printer is equipped with two expansion slots for plugging in optional network interface cards and a hard disk. The expansion slot for network interface cards accommodates two cards at the same time. Standard bidirectional parallel interface Ensures high-speed data transfer between the host computer and printer. Memory card slot You can select and read the data in a memory card set in this slot from the printer operator panel.
1.1 Features KPDL3 (Kyocera Printer Description Language 3) The printer uses KPDL3, Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page description language Level 3. The printer has 136 fonts that are compatible with Adobe PostScript fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.) PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes The printer has the built-in two-dimensional stacked bar codes of PDF 417 (Portable Data File 417). 1.1.
1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2 Parts and Functions This section provides explanations and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their functions. Try to be familiar with the names and functions of these parts for correct use and optimal performance. 1.2.1 Front Figure 1-1 1 Operator Panel Used to specify printer functions and display the printer operating status. 2 Paper-full Sensor This sensor detects the tray full condition.
1.2 Parts and Functions 6 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray The MP tray holds up to 150 sheets of standard and non-standard sizes. Transparencies, envelopes, etc. must be fed using this tray. Figure 1-2 7 Paper Stopper This stopper, when flipped up, prevents the printed sheet of large size from falling. 8 Face-down Tray This tray receives printouts face down. 9 Power Switch This switch turns printer power on and off.
1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.2 Internal Figure 1-3 1 Black Toner Container This container holds black (K) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 2 Main Charger Unit This is an electrical component used to transfer the toner onto the drum unit. The main charger unit must be cleaned when you replace the toner container. 3 Yellow Toner Container This container holds yellow (Y) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out.
1.2 Parts and Functions 8 Fuser Unit The fuser unit fixes the toner permanently on the paper. The fuser becomes very hot during printing. 9 Paper Feed Unit The paper feed unit transports paper from the paper source for developing and fixing images. 10 Separation Charger Cleaning Knob This cleaning knob (green) is used to clean the separation charger. The separation charger unit must be replaced after every 100,000 pages of printing and requires professional servicing.
1.2 Parts and Functions 4 Serial Interface Connector This connector is for D-sub 25-pin RS-232C cable from the computer. Connect this connector to the computer’s serial printer port with a serial cable. 5 Memory Card Slot This slot receives a memory card. A memory card can hold fonts, macros, forms, etc., that can be downloaded in the printer’s memory. For details, see Appendix A Options, section A.3.1 Memory Card on page A-7.
1.3 Clearance 1.3 Clearance Allow the following clearance on all sides of the printer. Prolonged use without sufficient clearance may cause heat to build up within the printer, resulting in fire.
Chapter 2 Handling Paper The printer can use a variety of media in various sizes. However, any media you will choose to use with the printer must be in accordance with the guidelines and specifications in this chapter. Use of paper not satisfying these guidelines and specifications may cause problems such as frequent paper jams, poor quality printing, and possible damage to the printer mechanism.
2.1 General 2.1 General The Ecosys Color FS-8000C Series printers are designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper, like those widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printers will also support other types of paper as long as they meet the standards explained in this chapter. Selecting the right paper is very important. Use of unsuitable paper can cause paper jams, misfeed, curling, poor print quality, and even worse, printer damage.
2.1 General Item Values Direction of grain Long grain Pulp content 80 % or more Table 2-1 (Continued) † 2.1.3 Paper of 135 to 220 g/m2 thick should be A4 or Letter size and fed laterally. Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes 148 mm 5-13/16 inches The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as cutsheet, the MP (multi-purpose) tray must be used. Minimum Paper Size 458 mm 18 inches 80 mm 3-1/8 inches Maximum Paper Size 310 mm 12-3/16 inches Figure 2-1 2.1.
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper To get clean, crisp printouts from laser printers all the time, select high-quality printer paper that meets the printer’s requirements. Laser printers use laser beams, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat, all of which affect the paper. Furthermore, paper slide, bends, and twists as it passes through laser printers during printing. Therefore, printer paper must be able to withstand such great stress.
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2.2 Selecting the Right Paper sheet feed, or too light printing problems, the paper may be too thin. If you encounter paper jam or too heavy printing problems, the paper may be too thick. The recommended thickness of a sheet for this printer is between 0.086 and 0.110 mm (from 3.4 to 4.3 mils). Moisture content Moisture content is the percentage of the weight of water in paper. Moisture affects the appearance, feeding, curling, electrostatic properties, toner fusing of the paper.
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2.3 Other properties of paper Porosity The density of paper structure, which indicates the compactness of the fiber bonding. It is also the characteristic that allows air to pass through paper (i.e., air permeability). Stiffness The ability of paper to resist deformation under stress. In the printer, limp paper can buckle and too stiff paper can bind. Both conditions result in paper jams. Curl Most paper naturally tends to curl one way.
2.3 Special Paper 2.3 Special Paper Besides plain paper, this printer can use the following types of special paper: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Transparencies Pre-printed Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Pre-punched Envelope Card stock Coated Second side† Customs † Paper printed using this printer only. You cannot use paper already copied or printed by another printer.
2.3 Special Paper Transparency Transparencies for overhead projectors must withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. The recommended transparency product is as follows: 3M CG3700 (Letter, A4) Transparencies must be placed on the MP (multi-purpose) tray with the long edge towards the printer. To avoid problems, stack transparencies face up on the face-up tray. When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.
2.3 Special Paper When selecting labels, make sure to use only those meeting the following requirements: Item Value Top sheet weight 44 to 74 g/m2 (12 to 20 lb) Total weight 104 to 151 g/m2 (28 to 40 lb) Top sheet thickness 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils) Total thickness 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils) Moisture content 4 to 6 % (composite) Table 2-4 Envelopes Envelopes must be fed manually.
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys Color printer. In general you need to use the operator panel only to make default settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using the printer driver trough the application software. For details, see Chapter 4 Printer Drivers and Utilities. Changes to printer settings made using a software application override changes made using the operator panel.
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED). Ready PAR A4 PLAIN INTERFACE SIZE TYPE Figure 3-1 Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in the sections that follow. 3.1.
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Message Meaning Please wait (Calibrating) The color calibration function is being performed automatically as you powered on the printer. You can also execute this function manually on the operator panel. For details, see Section 3.11.4 Color Calibration on page 3-100. Ready The printer is ready to print. Processing The printer is receiving data to print. This is also shown when the printer is reading a memory card or hard disk.
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Paper Size Indicator (SIZE) This indicator indicates: • • While the printer is in standby, the paper size of the cassette. The default paper cassette is determined by the operator panel keys. For details, see Section 3.10 Paper Handling on page 3-79. While the printer is printing, the paper size used to format the document to print by the application software. The abbreviations used to indicate the paper sizes and their dimensions are as follows: ISO A3 (29.
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Recycled paper RECYCLED VELLUM Vellum† Rough paper Letterhead Colored paper Pre-punched paper ROUGH LETTERHEA COLOR PREPUNCH ENVELOPE Envelope† CARDSTOCK COATED 2ND SIDE CUSTOM1 (to 8) † Card stock† Coated paper Second side of paper Custom 1 (to 8) Only with MP tray feeding READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the printer needs operator’s attention.
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel 3.1.3 Keys The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have the secondary function. Note The printer has a parallel, serial, and an optional network interface. Configuration to the printer settings made with these keys affect only one of these interfaces that is currently active (indicated by the INTERFACE indicator on the message display). See Interface Indicator (INTERFACE) on page 3-3.
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel MENU Key The MENU key lets you enter the menu system to change the setup and printing environment of the printer. Pressing this key during a menu selection will terminate the selection and return the printer to the normal operation. Arrow Keys The four arrow keys are used in the menu system to access a desired item or enter numeric values. The arrow key with the question mark (?) may be pressed when the paper jam message has appeared on the message display.
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to enter the menu when the printer is in ready state. Note 3.2.1 The printer operates according to the most recent printer settings sent from the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority over the settings made using the menu selection system.
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Interface Parallel Interface Serial Interface Option 1 Interface Option 2 > >Parallel I/F Auto > >Baud rate 9600 > > >Data Bits 8 >Stop Bits 1 >Parity None >Protocol DTR (pos.)&XON >Barcode Mode Off >NetWare Off >NetWare On >TCP/IP Off >TCP/IP On > >>NetWare Frame Auto > >>DHCP OFF >Ether Talk Off >>IP Address >OPT.
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Font >Font Select > Internal >Font Select Option > >List of Internal Fonts >List of Option Fonts >> I000 > >>Courier Regular >>Letter Gothic Regular >>Size 012.00 point(s) >>Pitch 10.00 cpi Page Set > >Copies 001 >Orientation Portrait >Page Protect Auto >LF Action LF only >CR Action CR only Print Quality > >KIR Mode On >EcoPrint Mode Off >Tone Normal >Gloss Mode Low Opt.
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued RAM Disk Mode Off RAM Disk Mode On Memory Card > >RAM Disk Size >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >List of Partitions > >Read Fonts >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >Format >List of Partitions Paper Handling > >MP Tray Mode First >MP Tray Size A4 >MP Tray Type Plain >Cassette 1 Type Plain >Cassette 2 Type Plain >Feed Select Cassette 1 >Duplex Mode None >Stack Select Face-down tray >Opt.
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3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Others > >MSG Language English >Form Feed Time Out 030sec. >Sleep timer > 030 min. >>Sleep Mode On >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot. Off >Buzzer On >Auto Continue > Mode On >Auto Continue Mode Off >>Auto Continue Timer 000sec.
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages 3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages This section explains the procedure for printing the printer’s internal information using the menu selection system. The menu map is usefull as a reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system. The status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when requesting service to the printer. 3.3.
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3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages 3.3.2 Printing a Status Page You can check the printer’s current status, including available memory space and option settings by printing a status page. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Print Status Page appears. Print Status Page 3 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. Print Status Page ? If you wish to abort printing of the status page, press the CANCEL key. 4 Press the ENTER key again.
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages Understanding the Status Page The numbers in the following diagram refer the items explained below the diagram. The items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version.
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages 1 Software Version This item shows the version and release date of the printer firmware.
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages 8 Error Log This item shows the last three instances of the following four types of errors, listing them in the order of occurrence: • • • • KPDL (PostScript) errors Memory overflow Print overrun File-not-found The most recent error is displayed on the topmost line of Error Log. Error information is cleared when the printer is powered off. The error log information is intended for service purpose.
3.4 e-MPS 3.4 e-MPS e-MPS is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System’ which implements the following functions that are available from the printer driver: • • Job Retention Job Storage In either job mode, when printing a document, the print data is transferred from the computer to the printer then stored on the printer’s hard disk. Since copies of the document are printed using the stored data, printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.
3.4 e-MPS the barcode from the original document or from a List of Code Jobs. For details on this list, see Printing a List of Code Jobs on page 3-29. Job storage requires a hard disk installed in the printer. However, printing barcoded job IDs on documents is possible using the RAM disk feature of the printer. On how to use the RAM disk, see Section 3.9.1 Setting up the RAM Disk on page 3-69. Virtual Mailbox Virtual mailbox is part of Job Storage, which stores print jobs on the hard disk without printing.
3.4 e-MPS Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy To print additional copies of a job stored in the printer: 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears. e-MPS > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Quick Copy appears followed by the user name (Harold, in this example). The user name is assigned at printing using the printer driver. >Quick Copy Harold 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before the user name.
3.4 e-MPS 9 Press the ENTER key. The number of copies to be printed can be set. To increase the copy count, press the U key; to decrease the copy count, press the V key. >Report Copies 10 001 Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The printer prints the specified number of copies for the job. Deleting a Quick Copy Job All quick copy jobs are automatically deleted when the printer is turned off.
3.4 e-MPS 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears. e-MPS > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Quick Copy appears followed by the user name (Harold, in this example). The user name is assigned at printing using the printer driver. >Quick Copy Harold 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before the user name. >Quick Copy ?Harold 6 Press the U or V key to display the desired user name, Arlen, in this example.
3.4 e-MPS 10 3.4.3 Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The printer prints the specified number of copies for the job. Printing a Private Job In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed until you release the job from the operator panel. At sending the job from the application software, you should specify a 4-digit access code in the printer driver. The job is released for printing by entering the access code on the operator panel.
3.4 e-MPS 7 Press the ENTER key. The user name and the job name (Agenda, in this example) entered in the printer driver appear with a blinking question mark (?). >Arlen ?Agenda 8 Press the U or V key to display the desired job title. 9 Press the ENTER key. The ID input line appears. Enter the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key.
3.4 e-MPS 3.4.4 Storing a Print Job You can download a job to the hard disk without printing it. This allows you to store print jobs that are frequently needed such as fax cover pages, check lists, and order forms, for printing at any later time using the operator panel. When the printer is turned off, all the print jobs will be deleted. Releasing a Stored Job To print a stored job through the operator panel: 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears.
3.4 e-MPS 8 Press the U or V key to display the desired job title. 9 Press the ENTER key. If you entered an access code for the printer driver, the ID input line appears. Enter the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key. To enter the ID, press the Y or Z key to move the cursor to the number to be changed and then enter the correct number by pressing the U or V key. 10 You can specify the number of copies to print.
3.4 e-MPS 3.4.5 Printing a List of Code Jobs If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can have a List of Code Job printed using the operator panel. The List of Code Job may be used to read the barcode assigned for the stored job you want to reprint by using a barcode scanner. See Appendix A Options. A sample Code Job List is shown in Figure 3-5 on page 3-30. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears. e-MPS > 3 Press the Z key.
3.4 e-MPS FS-8000C Page Printer PERMANENT CODE JOB LIST Figure 3-5 3.4.6 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) To retrieve the jobs posted in the virtual mailbox, proceed as follows. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears. e-MPS > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Print VMB Data appears. The virtual mailbox number will also appear.
3.4 e-MPS 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Print VMB Data Tray001? 6 Press the ENTER key. The document in the mailbox is printed and automatically deleted from the mailbox. Printing a List of VMB A Virtual Mailbox list includes the jobs currently stored in the mailboxes. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears. e-MPS > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >List of VMB appears.
3.4 e-MPS FS-8000C Page Printer VIRTUAL MAIL BOX LIST Figure 3-6 3.4.7 Changing e-MPS Configuration You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: • • • • Note Maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold jobs Maximum space assigned to temporary code jobs Maximum space assigned to permanent code jobs Maximum space assigned to virtual mailboxes The total amount of storage areas specified must not exceed the total size of the hard disk.
3.4 e-MPS 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration > appears. >e-MPS > Configuration 5 Press the Z key. 6 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >>Quick Copy appears. >>Quick Copy 32 7 Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears. >>Quick Copy 32 8 Press the U or V key to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor. The value can be set between 0 and 50. Use the Z and Y keys to move the cursor right and left.
3.4 e-MPS 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration > appears. >e-MPS > Configuration 5 Press the Z key. 6 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >>Temp. Code JOB Size appears. >>Temp. Code JOB Size 050MB 7 To change the maximum disk space, press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears. >>Temp. Code JOB Size 050MB 8 Press the U or V key to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor.
3.4 e-MPS Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs This changes the hard disk space that holds permanent code jobs. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however. The default size is 1/6 of the total hard disk space, rounded off in unit of 50 MB. For example, if the total hard disk space is 3.2 GB, the default size is 500 MB. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key and select e-MPS >.
3.4 e-MPS 9 When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMB) This changes the hard disk space for virtual mailboxes. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however. The default size is 1/6 of the total hard disk space, rounded off in unit of 50 MB.
3.4 e-MPS 8 Press the U or V key to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Use the Z and Y keys to move the cursor right and left. 9 When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key to exit the menu selection.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Communication parameters for the printer interfaces can be adjusted as explained below. The FS-8000CN has an network interface card installed at the factory. For information on how to remotely change parameters for the network interface card, refer to the documentation supplied with the printer. 3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode The parallel interface supports a bi-directional/high-speed mode according to IEEE standards.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 7 To change the communication mode, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Parallel I/F ? Auto 8 Press the U or V key to scroll through the following communication modes: Auto Nibble (high) Normal High Speed 3.5.2 9 When the desired communication mode is displayed, press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key to exit the menu selection.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 6 Press the Z key. One of the following serial parameters is indicated (Baud rate for example). Pressing the U or V key toggles through the serial parameters as follows. To change the serial parameter, press the ENTER key. Use the U or V key to change the value or selection.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Press the U or V key to scroll through values. When 115200 is displayed, press the ENTER key. Press the MODE key to exit the menu selection. Some computers may not be able to handle a baud rate of 115200 bps. If you set the baud rate to 115200 and encounter communication problems, select a lower baud rate. Note 3.5.3 Changing Network Interface Parameters This section applies to the FS-8000C series printers having the network interface card installed.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Range >NetWare On > >TCP/IP On > Set this item to On when you connect to a network using NetWare. In submenu (>), frame mode can be selected from Auto, Ethernet, 802.2, and 802.3. Set this item to On when you connect to a network using TCP/IP. Submenu (>) has items including DHCP, IP address, subnet mask address, and gateway address. To resolve IP address for the network card, see 3.5.4 Resolving IP Address below.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 3.5.4 Resolving IP Address To connect the printer to the network using TCP/IP protocol, you must set the IP address on the printer. The IP address must be unique to the printer and should be obtained from your network administrator. 1 Activate TCP/IP protocol in the manner described above. >TCP/IP On 2 > Enter the submenu by pressing the Z key. Each time you press the U or V key, the selection changes as shown below. >>DHCP Off >>IP Address 000.000.000.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 7 Then, press the U or V key to move to Gateway. Perform the same procedure to complete entering the subnet mask address. 8 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. You can print a network status page to confirm that the IP address, subnet mask address, and the gateway address have been properly set. To print a network status page, see Printing a Network Interface Card Status Page which follows.
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 6 The default setting is On. If it is set to Off, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Opt. StatusPage ? Off 7 Press the U or V key to select On. >Opt. StatusPage ? On 8 Press the ENTER key again. 9 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. The printer prints a network status page as an example shown in Figure 3-7 below.
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3.6 Making Default Settings 3.6 Making Default Settings Using the operator panel, you can set the default for the following items. Note default settings made using the operator panel may be overridden by the printer driver settings and application software. 3.6.1 Default Emulation You can change the emulation mode and character code set for the current interface.
3.6 Making Default Settings 5 If you have selected PCL 5c as the default emulation, you can change the character code set. (Default is IBM PC-8.) Otherwise, press the ENTER key and go to step 6. To change the character code set of the PCL 5c emulation mode, press the Z key. The >Code set submenu is displayed. >Code Set IBM PC-8 3.6.2 6 Press the ENTER key. Press the U or V key repeatedly until the desired character code set appears. Press the ENTER key again to finalize setting.
3.6 Making Default Settings 7 To change the pen width and/or pen color, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >KC-GL Pen > Adjust ? Pen (1) 8 Press the U or V key repeatedly until the desired pen number of 1 to 8 appears. 9 When the desired pen number is displayed, press the ENTER key. 10 To change the pen width, press the Z key, then press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor appears at the width value.
3.6 Making Default Settings 3.6.3 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation The auto KPDL (KPDL (AUTO)) emulation enables the printer to automatically change the emulation mode according to the print job received. The emulation mode the printer switches alternatively can be selected using the operator panel. The default alternative emulation is HP PCL 5c. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Emulation > appears. Emulation PCL 5c 3 > Press the ENTER key.
3.6 Making Default Settings 10 3.6.4 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Printing KPDL Errors The printer can print error descriptions when printing error occurs during KPDL emulation. The default is Off — the printer does not print KPDL errors. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Emulation > appears. Emulation PCL 5c 3 > Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3.6 Making Default Settings 10 3.6.5 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Default Font You can select the default font for the current interface. The default font can be one of the internal fonts or a font that is downloaded to the printer memory or stored on memory card or hard disk. In this menu, you can also set the type and pitch for Courier and Letter Gothic; as well as to print a font list. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Font > appears.
3.6 Making Default Settings 6 Press the U or V key repeatedly until the desired font number appears. For font numbers of the internal fonts, see Printing Lists of Fonts on page 3-56. 7 When the desired font is displayed, press the ENTER key. 8 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Selecting Regular or Dark Courier/Letter Gothic Courier or Letter Gothic font thickness can be selected as Regular or Dark. In the procedure below, it is assumed that Courier is selected.
3.6 Making Default Settings 8 Press the ENTER key. 9 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Changing the Default Font Size You can change the size of the default font. If you selected a proportional font, the character size can also be changed. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Font > appears. Font 3 > Press the Z key. Press the U or V key until >Font Select > appears.
3.6 Making Default Settings 8 When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key. 9 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. 1 Press MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Font > appears. Font 3 > Press the Z key. Press the U or V key until >Font Select > appears.
3.6 Making Default Settings 9 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Printing Lists of Fonts To help you decide in selecting a font, you can printout lists of the internal fonts or the optional fonts including downloaded fonts. Samples for font lists are shown in Figure 3-8 on page 357. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Font > appears. Font > 3 Press the Z key.
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3.7 Pagination 3.7 Pagination In Page Set menus, you can set the number of copies, page orientation, and other settings regarding pagination. 3.7.1 Number of Copies You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed for the current interface. The number of copies can be set between 1 and 999. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Page Set > appears. Page Set > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Copies appears.
3.7 Pagination 3.7.2 Print Orientation You can select portrait (upright) or landscape (sideways) page orientation. Portrait Orientation Landscape Orientation A A 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Page Set > appears. Page Set > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Orientation appears. >Orientation Portrait 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3.7 Pagination 8 3.7.3 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Page Protect Mode The Page Protect Menu does not normally appear, however, Page Protect will be forcibly set to On if a print overrun error occurs due to insufficient printer memory. When this has happened, be sure to reset Page Protect to Auto (default) in order to maintain the optimum use of printer memory. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Page set > appears.
3.7 Pagination 3.7.4 Linefeed (LF) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (0AH). • • • LF Only Linefeed is performed (Default). CR and LF A linefeed and carriage return are performed. Ignore LF The linefeed is ignored. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Page Set > appears. Page Set > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >LF Action appears. >LF Action LF only 5 Press the ENTER key.
3.7 Pagination 3.7.5 Carriage-Return (CR) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriage-return code (0DH). • • • CR Only A carriage-return is performed (Default). CR and LF A linefeed and carriage return are performed. Ignore CR The carriage-return is ignored. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Page Set > appears. Page Set > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >CR Action appears.
3.8 Setting Print Quality 3.8 Setting Print Quality The printer features the Print Quality menu which lets you select: • • • • 3.8.1 KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) mode (smoothing function, for monochrome printing only) EcoPrint mode (toner saver, for monochrome printing only) Tone mode (Normal and Fine) Gloss mode (Low and High) KIR KIR is the Kyocera’s smoothing function. It refines appearance of printed characters that have jagged or uneven edges.
3.8 Setting Print Quality 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >KIR Mode appears. >KIR Mode On 5 To deactivate KIR, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >KIR Mode ? On 3.8.2 6 Press the U or V key to set KIR Off. 7 Press the ENTER key to finalize the selection. 8 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. EcoPrint EcoPrint enables the printer to consume less toner for a page to save your printing costs.
3.8 Setting Print Quality 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >EcoPrint Mode appears. >EcoPrint Mode Off 5 To activate EcoPrint, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >EcoPrint Mode ? Off 6 Press the U or V key to change from Off to On. 7 Press the ENTER key. 8 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready.
3.8 Setting Print Quality 3.8.3 Tone Mode The Tone Mode selects the way the printer handles a pixel for representing the color and halftoning for each pixel — Normal or Fine. The Fine tone mode uses four-bit smooth halftone for photographs, image, etc.; and the Normal tone mode uses a one-bit halftone for text, solid objects, etc. Either of these tone modes consistently affects all objects on a page.
3.8 Setting Print Quality 5 To change the toner mode, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Tone ? Normal 3.8.4 6 Press the U or V key to change to Fine. 7 Press the ENTER key to finalize the tone mode. 8 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Gloss Mode The gloss mode, when set to High, increases the effect of glossiness in printing by reducing the printing speed by half. The gloss mode cannot be used for duplex printing.
3.8 Setting Print Quality 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Gloss Mode appears. >Gloss Mode Low 5 To change the gloss mode, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Gloss Mode ? Low 6 Press the U or V key to change from Low to High. 7 Press the ENTER key to finalize the selection. 8 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device 3.9 Operating the Storage Device The printer supports the following storage device: • • • 3.9.1 RAM disk (shared in the printer memory) Memory card (Option) Hard disk (Option) Setting up the RAM Disk The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer memory that can temporarily store print jobs for electronic sorting. The stored print job can then be used to print multiple copies of the job reducing the total amount of period required to print the whole job.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device 4 Press the Z key to display >RAM Disk Size. >RAM 3.9.2 Disk Size 0055 Mbyte 5 Press the ENTER key again and change the RAM disk size using the U or V key. The value for the RAM disk is between 0001 and 1024 depending on the available printer memory. 6 When the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press the ENTER key. 7 Press the MENU key to exit the menu selection. Restart the printer. The setting will be effective after restarting.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Read Fonts appears. >Read Fonts 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >Read Fonts ? 6 Press the ENTER key. The message display shows Processing as the fonts are read from the memory card or the hard disk. 7 When the fonts have been read, the display returns to >Read Fonts. 8 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device 5 To select a data to read, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before the data name. >Read Data ?DataS002 6 Press the U or V key to scroll through the data in the storage device. 7 When the desired data is indicated, press the ENTER key. The message display shows Processing as the data is read from the storage device. Writing Data to a memory card or the hard disk You can write data to a memory card or the hard disk using the operator panel.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >Write Data ? 6 Press the ENTER key. The message display shows Processing, then Waiting. If you wish to abort writing, press the CANCEL key. 7 While the message display indicates Waiting, send the data to write from the computer to the printer. For example, to write data ‘TEST.TXT’ you can use the DOS COPY command as: COPY TEST.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device This page provides the following information that are automatically generated by the printer while the data is written: • • • • Partition Type Type of data written (only type 2 is supported at the present time) Partition Name Name of data written Write Partition Length Length (size) of the data written Others Additional information, such as error information After the Write Information page is printed, the display returns to Ready.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device 6 Press the U or V key to scroll through data in the storage device. 7 When the data you desire to delete is displayed, press the ENTER key. The message displays shows Processing and the data is deleted from the storage device. Formatting a Storage Device A new memory card or hard disk must be formatted before it can be used in the printer. You can format the storage device using the printer operator panel.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device FS-8000C Page Printer FORMAT INFORMATION Figure 3-12 This page provides the following information that are automatically generated by the printer while the memory card is formatted: • • • Capacity Total size of the memory card formatted Used Space The space used by the printer for its file system Free Space The space remaining in the memory card for storing data When the Format Information is printed, the display returns to Ready.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >List of Partitions appears. >List of Partitions 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >List of Partitions ? 6 To print a Partition List, press the ENTER key. A Partition List is printed as exampled below. Sample list of fonts are shown in Figure 3-13 below.
3.9 Operating the Storage Device • • Partition Size Size of the written data in bytes. Partition Type The type identifying the written data, i.e., whether it is host data (Data) or font data (Font). When the list of file names (partition list) for the memory card is printed, the display returns to Ready.
3.10 Paper Handling 3.10 Paper Handling This section explains how to change mode for the MP (multi-purpose) tray, the paper size and type for each paper source, mode for the option sorter, and how to select the paper source and paper destinations. 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode The MP tray can be used in either of two modes — first or cassette.
3.10 Paper Handling 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >MP Tray Mode ? First 3.10.2 6 Press the U or V key to change First to Cassette. 7 Press the ENTER key. The MP tray mode is changed. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. Setting MP Tray Paper Size When you use the MP tray in cassette mode, you should set the MP tray size to the paper size that is used to format the job to print.
3.10 Paper Handling 5 To change the paper size, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. 6 Press the U or V key to display the desired paper size. The message display toggles through the following paper sizes: A4 Executive Letter-R Letter Legal Ledger A3 B4 Custom C4 Hagaki Oufukuhagaki Monarch Business Comm. #9 Comm. #6 3/4 DL C5 A6 B6 A5 B5 ISO B5 A4-R 7 When the desired paper size is displayed, press the ENTER key. The paper size is set for the MP tray.
3.10 Paper Handling 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >MP Tray Type appears. > MP Tray Type Plain 5 To change paper type, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. > MP Tray Type ? Plain 6 Press the U or V key to display the desired paper type. The message display toggles through the following paper types: Plain Transparency Preprinted Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Envelope Cardstock Coated 2nd side Custom 1( to 8) 3.10.
3.10 Paper Handling 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Paper Handling > appears. Paper Handling > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Cassette # Type appears. >Cassette 1 Type Plain 5 To change paper type, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Cassette 1 Type ? Plain 6 Press the U or V key to display the desired paper type.
3.10 Paper Handling 3.10.5 Selecting the Paper Feed Source You can select the paper source using the operator panel, from which the printer feeds paper as the default. If an optional paper feeder(s) is installed, it is also available for the default paper source. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Paper Handling > appears. Paper Handling > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Feed Select appears.
3.10 Paper Handling 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. 3.10.6 Duplex Printing (FS-8000CD) The FS-8000CD is equipped with the PD-30 duplex unit as a standard feature. The Paper Handling menu on the operator panel provides you with activating the duplexer for printing both sides of paper. You can also select the direction the duplex printed pages are bound — short or long edge binding. See Figure 3-14 below.
3.10 Paper Handling (1) (2) Portrait, long-edge Landscape, short-edge (3) Landscape, long-edge Portrait, short-edge (4) Figure 3-14 To select duplex printing and binding from the operator panel, use the following procedure: 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Paper Handling > appears. Paper Handling > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Duplex Mode appears. >Duplex mode None 5 To activate duplex printing, press the ENTER key.
3.10 Paper Handling 7 When the desired binding mode is displayed, press the ENTER key. The binding mode is set. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. Note on Duplex Printing from the MP Tray • • You cannot select the MP tray, when it is set to ‘cassette’ mode, to perform duplex printing. To perform duplex printing, select a paper cassette. It is possible to duplex-print using the MP tray if it is set in ‘first’ mode. (See Section 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode on page 3-79.
3.10 Paper Handling 3.10.7 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter When the Override A4/LT is turned on using the operator panel, the printer ignores the difference between A4 and Letter paper sizes. Printing is performed without an error message even if the actual paper size in the current cassette differs from the paper size formatting the job. By default, this feature is off. To confirm and turn on the Override A4/LT, proceed as follows: 1 Press the MENU key.
3.10 Paper Handling 3.10.8 Creating Custom Paper Types The Type Adjust menu on the operator panel may be used to create a user-defined paper type for the printer. Custom paper types allow you to optimize printing parameters such as the fuser temperature best suited for the paper property. It also enables the printer to automatically select the paper cassette in which the custom paper is loaded as commanded by the printer driver Up to eight custom user settings may be registered on the operator panel.
3.10 Paper Handling 6 Press the U or V key to scroll to the other custom position. Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 When the paper type to be customized is displayed, press the ENTER key. Proceed to the next procedure. Step 2. Selecting the Paper Weight 1 Complete Step 1. above. 2 Press the Z key. 3 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >>Paper Weight appears. >>Paper Weight Normal 4 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3.10 Paper Handling Step 3. Selecting the Fuser Mode 1 Complete Step 2. above. 2 Press the V key. 3 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >>Fuser Mode appears. >>Fuser Mode Middle 4 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Fuser Mode ? Middle 5 Press the U or V key to display the desired fuser mode from the following: Low Middle 6 When the desired fuser mode is displayed, press the ENTER key. Proceed to the next step.
3.10 Paper Handling 4 To change duplex printing, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Duplex path ? Enable 3.10.9 5 Press the U or V key to change from Enable to Disable. 6 Press the ENTER key. The duplex printing capability is changed. 7 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. Resetting the Custom Paper Type If you want to reset all custom paper type settings (1 to 8) to the factory default, proceed as follows: 1 Press the MENU key.
3.10 Paper Handling 6 Press the ENTER key. All customized paper types, including weight and duplex printing capability, will be reset to the default. The message display returns to Ready. 3.10.10 Selecting the Output Stack The Stack Select menu on the operator panel allows you to select either the face-down tray or the face-up tray for the output stack. If an optional output device such as the sorter, document finisher, or bulk stacker, is installed, it can also be selected as an output stack.
3.10 Paper Handling Opt.stacker[FU] Opt.stacker 7 When the desired output stack is displayed, press the ENTER key. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. 3.10.11 Selecting the Option Sorter Mode If you install an option mailbox/sorter, you can have your printouts automatically sorted in three different ways when printing multiple copies. The three methods are: • • • Sorter mode The sorter receives a complete set of a document starting from the top tray.
3.10 Paper Handling Mode Description Mailbox mode Last page 1 2 3 4 5 The mailbox mode simply stacks the printed pages into the sorter’s trays without sorting the pages in any way, starting from the bottom tray and going to the top tray. When the top tray becomes full, the printer indicates the Option tray # paper full message and pauses until you remove all the pages in the tray indicated by # in the message.
3.10 Paper Handling 7 When the desired sorter mode is displayed, press the ENTER key. The sorter mode is changed. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key.
3.11 Color Control 3.11 Color Control This section covers how to use the operator panel for controlling parameters pertaining to color printing. 3.11.1 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing You can use the Color Mode menu on the operator panel to select the Monochrome or Color printing mode. It also allows you to perform adjustments on color. The Color Mode menu has the following sub-menus: • • • RGB simulation Prints using colors close to those projected on a monitor.
3.11 Color Control 3.11.2 5 When the desired color mode is displayed, press the ENTER key. Color mode is changed. 6 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. Matching Colors to Monitor (RGB Simulation) Computer monitors use three colors of RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) to reproduce all colors. If you wish to print data using RGB simulation for color reproduction, use the following procedure. The printer does not use RGB simulation by default but can be set to use sRGB for simulation.
3.11 Color Control 3.11.3 Using Ink Simulation The ink simulation delivers the color results closest to the industry-standard color management systems. These include: • • SWOP Euro-scale 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Color Mode appears. Color Mode Color > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Ink Simulation appears. >Ink Simulation None 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
3.11 Color Control 3.11.4 Color Calibration The printer maintains the optimal color reproduction performance using the Color Calibration system. This function is performed automatically each time you power on the printer or when the printer reverts to normal operation from sleep mode. You can also use the following procedure to execute this function even after the printer has been powered on. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Color Mode > appears.
3.12 Reading Life Counters 3.12 Reading Life Counters You can display the total number of pages printed by your printer whenever it is necessary. The total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page. See Section 3.3.2 Printing a Status Page on page 3-16 . For proper maintenance scheduling, you need to reset the toner counter using this menu each time a new toner container is installed. 3.12.1 Displaying the Total Printed Pages This procedure displays the total number of printed pages.
3.12 Reading Life Counters 3.12.2 Displaying the Oil Unit Life This procedure displays the total number of printed pages the oil unit has been used since its previous replacement. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Life Counters > appears. Life Counters > 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Oil Kit appears. The latest oil unit life is displayed. >Oil Kit 0123456 5 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key.
3.12 Reading Life Counters 3.12.3 Resetting the Toner Counter The toner containers must be replaced when the printer displays the Low toner or Replace toner message which will be given depending on the color of toner. The Low toner message will be shown as a pre-warning that the toner is running out and the printer will soon stop, at that time showing Replace toner. If you replace the toner container before Replace toner is displayed, you must manually reset the toner counter as explained below.
3.13 Other Modes 3.13 Other Modes The following modes can be accessed in the Others submenu: • • • • • • • • • 3.13.1 Message Language Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting Sleep Timer Setting Received Data Dumping Printer Resetting Resource Setting Alarm (Buzzer) Setting Auto Continue Setting Service Menu (for service personnel) Selecting the Message Language You can select the language of the messages on the message display by following the procedure given below.
3.13 Other Modes 6 Press the U or V key. The display cycles through the available selection in the following order: English Francais Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Dansk Español Svenska If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key. 7 Press the ENTER key. 8 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. 3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting If the printer receives no data for a certain period, it will time out and release the current interface.
3.13 Other Modes 5 To change the timeout time, press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears. >Form Feed Time. Time Out 030sec. 3.13.3 6 Press the U or V key to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor and set the desired time. The timeout time can be between 0 and 495 seconds, in 5-second increments. Use the Z and Y keys to move the cursor right and left. 7 When the desired timeout time is displayed, press the ENTER key. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key.
3.13 Other Modes 6 To turn off the sleep timer, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Sleep Mode ? On 7 Press the U or V key to change On to Off. >>Sleep Mode ? Off 8 Press the ENTER key. The sleep timer is turned off. 9 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. Sleep Timer Timeout Time You can adjust the timer timeout time, the length of time the printer waits before entering sleeping mode in the absence of data. The default sleep timer timeout time is 30 minutes.
3.13 Other Modes 5 To change the timeout time, press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears. >Sleep Timer > 030min. 3.13.4 6 Press the U or V key to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor and set the desired time. The timer can be set between 5 and 240 min, in 5-minute increments. Use the Z and Y keys to move the cursor right and left. 7 When the desired timeout time is displayed, press the ENTER key. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key.
3.13 Other Modes 6 Press the ENTER key again. The message Processing appears for a second, followed by Waiting. Processing Waiting 7 While the message display is indicating Waiting (for 30 seconds by default), send data to be hex-dumped to the printer. The message display indicates Processing while the data is being received. You can cancel printing of any more dump data by pressing the GO key and then the CANCEL key. 8 Once all data has been received, the message Waiting will appear.
3.13 Other Modes 5 To reset the printer, press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. 6 Press the ENTER key again. Self test appears while the printer is resetting itself, followed by Please wait and then Ready. Self test Please wait Please wait (Calibrating) Ready 3.13.6 Resource Protection By default, when you switch from the PCL 5c emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros will be lost.
3.13 Other Modes 3 Press the Z key. 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >Resource Prot. appears. >Resouce Prot. Off 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Resouce Prot. ? Off 6 Press the U or V key to select Permanent or Permanent/Temporary for resource protection. Permanent Perm / Temp 7 When the desired resource protection is displayed, press the ENTER key. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. 3.13.
3.13 Other Modes 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Buzzer appears. >Buzzer On 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Buzzer ? On 3.13.8 6 Select On or Off using the U or V key. 7 Press the ENTER key. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key.
3.13 Other Modes 4 Press the U or V key repeatedly until Auto Continue > appears. >Auto Continue > Mode On 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Auto Continue Mode ? On 6 Select On or Off using the U or V key. 7 Press the ENTER key. 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. 3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time for Auto Continue. 1 Press the MENU key.
3.13 Other Modes 5 Press the Z key and display >> Auto Continue Timer. >>Auto Continue Timer 000sec. 6 Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears. >>Auto Continue Timer 000sec. 7 Press the U or V key to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor and set the desired time. The time must be set between 000 and 495 seconds, in 5-second increments. If set to 000, printing will be continued immediately without any time interval.
3.13 Other Modes 3.13.10 Service Menu The service menu is used for maintenance operations to be performed by service personnel. The following sub-menus are displayed: Print Status Page Print Test Page 1 Print Test Page 2 Drum Maintenance [A] Maintenance [B] Maintenance [C] Maintenance [D] This section provides only the instruction on how to print a service status page. Other submenus are for use with service personnel only.
3.13 Other Modes 6 Press the U or V key repeatedly until >>Print Status Page appears. >>Print Status Page 7 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >>Print Status Page ? 8 Press the ENTER key. The display indicates Processing and printing starts.
Chapter 4 Printer Drivers and Utilities This chapter contains the following information: • • • How to install the printer driver Printing from applications Configuring optional units This chapter provides basic information that let you learn how to setup and run the printer driver. Further detailed information can be obtained by the printer driver’s online help. To read the online help, use the Help button on each of the dialog boxes of the printer driver.
4.1 Printer Drivers and Utilities 4.1 Printer Drivers and Utilities The printer is supplied with the printer drivers and other printer utilities in the CD-ROM as listed below.† The latest drivers and utilities are also available on the Internet at http:// www.kyocera.com/w2k. Operating System Software Name Description Windows PCL printer drivers HP PCL 5c compatible printer drivers, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.
4.2 Printer Driver 4.2 Printer Driver The printer driver provides you with control of the various printer features from most application software. In general, you can access to the printer driver from an application software by selecting File, Print, then Properties. 4.2.1 Installing the Printer Driver Use the following procedure to install the driver on your operating system. Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000 1 Set the CD-ROM in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
4.2 Printer Driver Macintosh 1 Set the CD-ROM in your Macintosh computer’s CD drive. 2 Double click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. 3 Press Enter. After several moments, the main screen appears. 4 Double click the Installer. Follow the instructions on the screen and finish the installation.
4.3 Configuring the Printer Properties 4.3 Configuring the Printer Properties Configuring the printer allows you: • • • Access the option devices (such as the extra paper feeders, duplexer [standard for model FS-8000CD], sorter, etc.) across all application software Assign the default output device Change the default paper source The following section describes how to configure these basic items using the printer properties.
4.3 Configuring the Printer Properties Option Devices The following procedure will enable the installed option device(s) that are accessible from the application software. 1 Click the Device Settings tab. 2 Click the checkboxes for the option devices that are installed for your printer. The following example tells the printer driver that the printer has two extra paper feeders, a hard disk, and a document finisher installed. Figure 4-3 3 Click OK.
4.3 Configuring the Printer Properties Selecting the Default Output Destination The Output tab allows you to select the output destination, such as a document finisher, sorter, bulk stacker, etc., which will receive the printed pages in all application software. Before this selection, you must configure the available devices using the previous procedure. You can temporarily change the default output destination to another from within the application software. 1 Click the Output tab.
4.3 Configuring the Printer Properties Selecting the Default Paper The default, paper size for the printer driver is Letter size for the U.S. and Canada, and A4 for other countries. To change the default paper size, proceed as follows: 1 Click the Media tab. To reach the Media tab under Windows NT 4.0/2000, Click Windows Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Right click the printer icon, then click Document Defaults (Windows NT 4.0) or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000).
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver 4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver This section explains how to proceed with printing using the printer driver. The explanation below allows you to select the paper source, select the output device, etc., temporarily overriding the default settings explained in the previous section. The printer driver online help will describe the printer settings in more detail. 4.4.
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver 4.4.2 Advanced Printing Tasks To take full advantage from the printer’s many features, you can change the default settings on the fly from within the application software. This allows you to: • • • • • Select the paper source and paper (media) type Select the destination of the printed pages Select how to handle TrueType fonts sent to the printer Adjust color using RGB levels or hue, saturation, and lightness.
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver Figure 4-8 Selecting the Output Destination To specify the output destination for particular print job, select the output destination in the Output tab. Available output destinations are dependent on the optional output devices attached to the printer and their configuration in the Device Settings tab.
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver Handling TrueType Fonts The TrueType Fonts in the Imaging tab specifies how TrueType fonts are sent to the printer. You may wish to use this function if you encounter problems in printing fonts. Download TrueType fonts as outline This option sends the font outlines of TrueType fonts to the printer. This is the default for handling TrueType fonts. You may wish to use one of the other selections below if you encounter problems in printing TrueType fonts.
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver Figure 4-11 Color Mode Allows you to select between Color and Monochrome (black and white) printing, and to select Custom Color Mode settings. CMYK is an acronym for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Color Correction Allows you to specify how the printer processes color matching in the job.
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver Color Adjustment dialog box First, in the Color Adjustment (Custom) dialog box, you should select Color Space that is HSL or RGB. Then, according to the Color Space, you can adjust the followings. Figure 4-12 HSL (Hue, Saturation, and Lightness) Hue adjustment You can adjust the entire image at once or adjust a specific color.
4.4 Printing Using the Printer Driver If you have the option duplex unit installed in your printer††, you can activate duplex printing by checking in Print on Both Sides (Duplex). You can then choose from either Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge for binding. Figure 4-13 †† Model FS-8000CD is equipped with the duplex unit as a standard equipment.
4.5 Configuring the Network Printer 4.5 Configuring the Network Printer If you have installed an option network interface card on the FS-8000C or purchased a FS8000CN (network model), you can attach and configure the printer on a network.
4.6 Installing a Printer Driver for Macintosh 4.6 Installing a Printer Driver for Macintosh The CD-ROM also contains printer drivers, utilities, and PPD files for Macintosh computers. These files are separated by country and can be installed by double-clicking on the installer file (for example, the English Installer) in each country folder. To install the printer driver in your language, follow these steps. 1 Set the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. An icon will appear on the desktop.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
5.1 General Guidelines 5.1 General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the printer. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service. Symptom Check Items Corrective Action Print quality is not good. See Section 5.2 Print Quality Problems on page 5-3. Paper is jammed. See Section 5.4 Clearing Paper Jams on page 5-13.
Print Quality Problems 5.2 Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer. If the suggested corrective action will not solve the problem, call for service. Printed Results Corrective Action Completely blank printout Check the toner containers.
5.2 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Black or white vertical streaks Check the operator panel for toner. If the Toner low TK-82 message is displayed with color description, install a new toner kit for the color. To replace the toner container, see Chapter 6 Maintenance, section 6.1 Toner Container Replacement on page 6-2. Direction of Paper Feed Clean the main charger and the separation charger. Open the printer front cover.
5.2 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Grey background Clean the main charger and the separation charger. Open the printer front cover. Pull the green cleaning knob slowly in and out a few times. For full details, see Chapter 6 Maintenance, section 6.5.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page 6-20. Conduct color calibration either by switching the printer off then on or using the printer operator panel (MENU). For full details, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.11.
5.2 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Oily streaks at the top of the page and approximately 15 cm below This may happen when printing is made using a new oil unit or after the printer has been left unused for a prolonged period of time. Try printing several pages until the streaks disappear.
5.3 Error Messages 5.3 Error Messages The tables on the following pages indicate how to respond to problems indicated by the operator panel indicators and messages. 5.3.1 Error Messages The following table lists errors and maintenance messages that can be dealt with by yourself. If Call service appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Some errors cause the alarm sound to sound. To stop the alarm sound, press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm sound.
5.3 Error Messages Message Corrective Action Face-up tray path error The face-up tray is not open although you have attempted to print in the face-up tray. Open the face-up tray. File not found Press GO You have attempted to print a job that is not contained in the specified tray of the virtual mailbox,or the specified tray of the virtual mailbox is not found. If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset period of time.
5.3 Error Messages Message Corrective Action The paper cassette matching the paper size and paper type of the print job Load Cassette # †† is empty. Load paper into the paper cassette. The option paper feeder cas(paper size)/(paper type) settes are indicated by #. Press the GO key to resume printing. Or, if you want to print from a different paper source, press the V or U key to display Use alternative and you can change the source for paper feeding.
5.3 Error Messages Message Corrective Action Option stacker path error The optional bulk stacker, document finisher, or sorter is not installed properly. Correct the installation. Option tray ## paper full A tray of the optional document finisher (DF-31) or sorter (SO-30) is full. Remove paper sheets in the corresponding tray as displayed in place of ##. Paper feeder # side cover open The side cover of paper feeder is open.
5.3 Error Messages 5.3.2 Storage Error Codes Hard Disk Errors Code Meaning 01 Hard disk format error. If this error recurs even if the power has been turned off and then on, reformat the hard disk. 02 The disk system is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the system and the devices. 03 Cannot write in the hard disk because write protection is enabled. Disable write protection. 04 There is no available hard disk space. Delete unnecessary files, etc., in order to free up space.
5.3 Error Messages RAM Disk Errors Code Meaning 01 Format error. Try turning the power off and on again. 02 RAM disk mode is Off. Turn RAM disk mode On from the operator panel. 03 Cannot write to the disk system because it is write protected. Remove the write protection. 04 No disk space. Purge unnecessary files. 05 Specified file is not on disk. 06 Insufficient printer memory to support the RAM disk system. Expand printer memory.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 5.4 Clearing Paper Jams If the paper jammed in the paper transport system, or no paper sheets were fed at all, the Paper jam message appears and the location of the paper jam (the component where the paper jam has occurred) is also indicated. The printer automatically goes off-line when this message is displayed. Remove jammed paper. After removing jammed paper, the printer will re-start printing. 5.4.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams Possible location of Jam Reference E Duplexer (FS-8000CD) See Section 5.4.6 [Paper Jam — Duplexer Drawer] on page 5-17. F Cassette 2 G Cassette 3 H Cassette 4 I Cassette 5 J Cassette 6 K Option Stacker See Section 5.4.9 [Paper Jam — Option Stacker] on page 5-24. L Side Cover See Section 5.4.8 [Paper Jam — Side Cover] on page 5-23. M Paper Feed Unit See Section 5.4.7 [Paper Jam — Paper Feed Unit] on page 5-18. See Section 5.4.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 5.4.3 [Paper Jam — Feeder # Cover] The paper jammed inside the feeder side cover as the paper leaves the paper cassette. Clear the jam in the indicated feeder cover. 1 Open the paper feeder side cover. Pull the paper outward. Close the cover. Figure 5-2 5.4.4 [Paper Jam — Cassette #] The paper jammed in the paper cassette as indicated by # (=1,2,3...), from the topmost feeder cassette to the bottom feeder cassette. Clear the jam in the indicated paper cassette.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 5.4.5 [Paper Jam — MP Tray] The paper jammed in the MP tray. Clear the jam in the MP tray. 1 Remove the jammed paper on the MP tray up and towards the right. Figure 5-4 2 Reset the sheets on the MP tray. 3 Open and close the front cover to notify the printer of the completion of jam removal.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 5.4.6 [Paper Jam — Duplexer Drawer] This message is relevant to the FS-8000CD. The paper jammed inside the duplexer drawer. Clear the jam in the following locations: • • Upper cover Lower cover 1 Open the duplexer drawer towards you. 2 First, open the upper plastic cover of the duplexer drawer to remove the jammed paper under the cover. Upper Cover 3 Then open the lower plastic cover of the duplexer drawer to remove the jammed paper under the roller.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 5.4.7 [Paper Jam — Paper Feed Unit] The paper jammed inside the paper feed unit. After checking and clearing the jam in the paper feed unit, also check the fuser unit and the primary transfer unit. Clear any paper jams in these components. 1 Open the front cover. Front Cover Figure 5-6 2 Grasp the handle at the end of the paper feed unit and pull the unit out completely.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 3 Swing the green-colored lever to the right. Remove the jammed paper, if any, inside the cover. Figure 5-8 4 If there is jammed paper on the belts in the middle of the paper feed unit, remove the paper.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 5 If the paper is jammed in the fuser unit, open the fuser access cover by pressing the green-colored lock lever. The fuser unit is hot. Wait for a while until the fuser unit cools down. Caution Lock Lever (Green-colored) Fuser Access Cover Figure 5-10 6 Open the fuser top cover by simultaneously pulling the two lock levers (greencolored). Remove the jammed paper.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 7 If the paper is hard to remove, raise the sub-cover by grasping the clip marked as A on the rear side while removing the paper. Clip Sub-cover Figure 5-12 8 If the paper winds around the fuser roller, turn the wheel on the left-hand side of the fuser unit toward you. The jammed paper will be driven out. Remove the jammed paper.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams If driving the paper in the reverse direction will ease removing the paper, you can turn the wheel away from you by pressing the stopper lever. Stopper Lever Figure 5-14 9 Set the green lever on the front of the primary transfer unit clockwise to the position of six o’clock (usually this lever is in a position of four o’clock). This unlocks the primary transfer unit.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 11 Turn the wheel (with gear teeth) on the right-hand side of the primary transfer unit away from you. The primary transfer unit will turn at the same time. Remove the jammed paper. Gear teeth Figure 5-17 Use care not to touch the drum component of the primary transfer unit. Caution 12 Push the primary transfer unit back in. To do this, lower the lock button close to the bottom end of the lever to unlock the lever.
5.4 Clearing Paper Jams 1 Open the side cover for the face-up tray. Figure 5-19 2 Remove the jammed paper gently. If the paper is stuck under the roller, grasp the green-colored knob and rotate the roller so that the paper is driven out. Figure 5-20 3 5.4.9 Close the side cover. Close the face-up tray. [Paper Jam — Option Stacker] The mailbox/sorter, bulk stacker, and the document finisher are optional equipment.
Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform on the printer.
6.1 Toner Container Replacement 6.1 Toner Container Replacement 6.1.1 Frequency of toner container replacement The life of the toner containers depends on the amount of toner required to accomplish your printing jobs. When 5 % coverage (a typical business document) of individual toner colors is assumed for A4 or letter size paper in landscape orientation, without using draft (EcoPrint [monochrome printing only]) mode: • • The black toner container lasts an average of 25,000 monochrome pages.
6.1 Toner Container Replacement 6.1.2 Toner Kits It is strongly recommended to use the new Kyocera Mita TK-82 Toner Kit supplied from Kyocera Mita to prevent printer troubles and ensure a long printer life. The TK-82 Toner Kits are supplied in each of the following four colors.
6.1 Toner Container Replacement 6.1.4 Replacing the Toner Container Note During toner container replacement, temporarily put storage media and computer supplies (such as floppy disks) away from around the toner container. This is to avoid damaging media by the magnetism of toner. This section explains how to replace the toner containers. When replacing the toner container of any color, always replace the waste toner bottle at the same time.
6.1 Toner Container Replacement 3 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit. To loosen and redistribute the toner inside, hold the container and shake the container back and forth at least 5 times. New Toner Container Figure 6-3 4 Insert the new toner container all the way in. The container is locked automatically when it is properly seated.
6.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 6.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Replace the waste toner bottle each time you replace the toner container. A new waste toner bottle is included with the toner kit. The printer will not operate without replacing the waste toner bottle. 1 Pull the paper feed unit all the way out. Tilt to the right the lever on the right-hand side of the bottle and remove the bottle. Do not place the removed bottle upside down.
6.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 3 Put the old waste toner bottle in the plastic waste bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Plastic Waste Bag Figure 6-8 4 Insert the new waste toner bottle (contained in the toner kit) upright until it snaps into place. New Waste Toner Bottle Figure 6-9 Do not put the lid on the opening of a new waste toner bottle. This could cause damage to the printer.
6.3 Replacing the Oil unit 6.3 Replacing the Oil unit The oil unit lasts an average of 25,000 pages and must be replaced when the printer displays the Replace Oil kit message. 1 Open the front cover. Front Cover Figure 6-10 2 Grasp the handle at the end of the paper feed unit and pull the unit out completely.
6.3 Replacing the Oil unit The fuser unit is very hot. Never touch the fuser unit until the fuser cools down. Caution Fuser Unit Figure 6-12 3 Open the front and rear release levers outward and remove the oil unit.
6.3 Replacing the Oil unit 4 Take out the new oil unit from the cover. Remove the sealing tapes at both ends. Attach the new oil unit. Seat it securely by pressing on the front and rear sides (the PUSH HERE areas).
6.3 Replacing the Oil unit 5 Push the paper feed unit back in completely. Figure 6-15 6 Close the front cover.
6.3 Replacing the Oil unit 7 Put the cover (that was used with the new oil unit) to the old oil unit and put the oil unit in the plastic waste bag (contained in the oil kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal.
6.4 Replacing the Maintenance Kit D (Separation Charger Unit) 6.4 Replacing the Maintenance Kit D (Separation Charger Unit) The following procedure is not necessary for European countries and Australia. Note The separation charger unit needs to be replaced after every 100,000 pages of printing. When the printer displays the message Install MK [D] (ATTENTION indicator flashes), replace the separation charger unit as follows. 1 Open the front cover.
6.4 Replacing the Maintenance Kit D (Separation Charger Unit) 4 Hold the new separation charger unit so that the projecting pin is in front of you and pass the green knob (separation charger wire cleaning knob) through the secondary transfer unit. Press the back side to lock the unit. Green knob (Separation Charger Wire Cleaning Knob) Figure 6-20 5 Push the paper feed unit back in completely and close the front cover. Paper Feed Unit Figure 6-21 6 Use the operator panel to reset the counter.
6.4 Replacing the Maintenance Kit D (Separation Charger Unit) 7 Press the [Z] key. Press the [U] or [V] key repeatedly until >Service > appears. >Service 8 > Press the [Z] key again. Press the [U] or [V] key repeatedly until >>Maintenance [D] appears. >>Maintenance[D] 9 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >>Maintenance[D]? 10 Press the ENTER key again. A question mark disappears and the counter of maintenance kit D is reset. 11 Press the MENU key. The message returns to Ready.
6.5 Cleaning the Printer 6.5 Cleaning the Printer As discussed earlier, the following parts must be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner bottle are replaced: • • Paper feed unit Main charger unit In addition to this, it is recommended that these parts are cleaned periodically at least once a month. 6.5.1 Cleaning the Paper Feed Unit Print problems such as soiling of the reverse side of printed pages may occur if the paper feed unit becomes dirty.
6.5 Cleaning the Printer 2 Grasp handle on the paper feed unit and slowly pull it out. Paper Feed Unit Figure 6-23 3 Clean the registration roller (metal) using the cleaning cloth.
6.5 Cleaning the Printer 4 Clean the rubber belts using the cleaning cloth. Be careful not to touch the black, sponge roller (secondary transfer roller) during cleaning as this may adversely affect print quality. Note Rubber Belts SecondaryTransfer Roller Figure 6-25 5 Grasping the tab of the separation charger cleaning knob, gently pull the cleaning knob out and push it back in. Repeat this 5 to 7 times. This cleans the separation charger wires inside.
6.5 Cleaning the Printer 6 Push the paper feed unit back in completely. Paper Feed Unit Figure 6-27 7 Close the front cover.
6.5 Cleaning the Printer 6.5.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit The main charger unit needs to be cleaned periodically as it gets contaminated with dioxide after a long usage. The main charger is comprised of two main parts — the wire and the grid — which should be cleaned separately as instructed below. To clean the main charger unit, proceed as follows: 1 Open the front cover. 2 First we clean the main charger wire. Grasp the tab of the cleaning knob (greencolored).
6.5 Cleaning the Printer 4 Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad facing up. Grid Cleaner Figure 6-31 5 While pushing the main charger unit lock lever upward as shown in Figure 6-32, slightly lift the main charger unit, and gently pull the gray-colored main charger handle out and push it back in. Repeat this 2 to 3 times. These movements clean the grid. Lock Lever Main Charger Unit Figure 6-32 6 After cleaning is finished, remove the grid cleaner from the printer and discard it.
Appendix A Options Your printer can be installed with various options indicated in this appendix. You can select the options that will satisfy your printing requirements. For availability of the options, consult your Kyocera Mita dealer. Caution CA-31B is a caster kit to prevent the FS-8000C printer from tipping over because of weight in the printer and the upper paper drawers.
A.1 Options A.1 Options The FS-8000C series printers have the following options available. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Some options are explained in the following sections.
Expansion Memory Modules A.2 Expansion Memory Modules To expand the printer memory for more complex print jobs and faster print speed, you can plug in optional memory modules (dual in line memory modules) in two memory slots provided on the printer main controller board. You can select additional memory modules from 32, 64, or 128 MB (the maximum memory size is 256 MB, including the base 64 MB memory). Note Only an authorized Kyocera Mita dealer should install the expansion memory.
A.2 Expansion Memory Modules A.2.1 Installing the Memory Modules 1 Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. 2 Unscrew three screws at the back of the main controller board. Main Controller Board Figure A-3 3 Pull out the main controller board gently.
Installing the Memory Modules 4 Push out the clamps on both ends of the memory socket on the main controller board. Clamps Figure A-5 5 Remove the memory module from its package. Aligning the cutouts of the memory module with the matching keys of the socket, carefully plug the memory module into the memory socket until it clicks in place.
A.2 Expansion Memory Modules 6 Push down the two socket clamps to secure the memory modules. Clamps Figure A-7 7 After you finish installing the memory modules, reinstall the main controller board and fasten it with screws. Removing a Memory Module To remove a memory module, remove the main controller board, then carefully push out the two socket clamps. Ease the memory module out of the socket to remove.
Memory Card A.3 General Description of Options A.3.1 Memory Card The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card with the maximum size of 64 MB. A memory card is useful for storing fonts, macros, and overlays. You can use the IC Link for Windows utility to download fonts, etc., to a flash memory card. This software is included in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
A.3 General Description of Options A.3.2 PF-30A Paper Feeder The PF-30A paper feeder has two paper cassettes allowing a large number of sheets of paper to be fed continuously for printing. The paper cassette can hold up to approximately 500 sheets of ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, ledger, letter, and legal size (80 g/m2) paper. This feeder is attached at the bottom of the printer as shown below.
PD-30 Duplex Unit A.3.3 PD-30 Duplex Unit This duplex unit is provided as a standard accessory for the FS-8000CD printer. The PD-30 is similar to the PF-30A paper feeder but has a duplexer (required for printing on both sides of a sheet) in place of the first paper cassette. Printing on both sides can be performed using ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, ledger, letter, and legal sized paper.
A.3 General Description of Options A.3.4 SO-30 Sorter The SO-30 sorter has nine output trays that can be used to separate printouts in accordance with different print driver settings—sorting or collating. You can also use it in mailbox mode to prevent loss or mishandling of printouts by assigning dedicated output trays to specific departments or individuals. The sorter is attached to the left side of the printer as shown below. Figure A-11 A.3.
DF-31 Document Finisher A.3.6 DF-31 Document Finisher This multipurpose device is used for organizing printouts. The device can staple printed sheets by electronic means and provides three output trays for stacking printed sheets after dividing and staggering them according to print jobs. The document finisher is attached to the left side of the printer as shown below. Use the supplied dedicated bracket to attach the document finisher to the printer, Figure A-13 A.3.
A.3 General Description of Options A.3.8 HD-3 Hard Disk The HD-3 hard disk is provided as a standard accessory for the FS-8000CN printer. The HD-3 is a hard disk for storing print data and electronic sorting as controlled by the printer driver. You can use the KM-NET Printer Disk Manager utility to keep track of the stored data. This software is included in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
IB-20/IB-21E Network Interface Cards The printer’s serial interface must be switched to barcode mode when using the barcode reader. Note Caution This printer remains energized for 30 minutes even after it is powerd off due to internal cooling. Unplug the power cord before installing the barcode reader to the printer. Power on the printer immediately after you finish the barcode reader connection. A.3.
Appendix B Computer Interface This appendix describes the signals used by the printer’s parallel and serial (RS-232C) interfaces. It also describes pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels for these interfaces. Furthermore, the appendix explains the RS-232C protocol and how to use the printer in a multi-computer environment.
B.1 Parallel Interface B.1 Parallel Interface B.1.1 Communication Modes The printer provides high-speed data transmission on a parallel interface. You can select the parallel interface communication mode from the operation panel. To change communication mode, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode on page 3-38 . Use a parallel interface cable that complies with the IEEE 1284 standard.
Interface Signals B.1.2 Interface Signals Table shows the connector pins and corresponding input and output signals of the parallel interface. Explanation of each signal is also given in the table. The description in [ ] indicates signal names in Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode (IEEE 1284-compliant). In Auto and Nibble modes, these signals are bidirectional.
B.1 Parallel Interface Pin In or out Signal Description 28 — Ground return 29 — Ground return 30 — Ground return 31 In — [nInit] Ignored 32 Out Error† [nFault] When the high-speed parallel line control is set to on (!R! FRPO O2, 2; EXIT;), this line returns an error status. 33 — — Not used 34 — — Not used 35 Out Power Ready This signal goes high when the printer is powered on. 36 In Select In [nSelect In] When this line is high, IEEE1284 mode is enabled.
Interface Signals B.2 Serial Interface B.2.1 Interface Signals Table B-2 below shows the pins and corresponding input and output signals of the RS-232C interface connector. Pin 1 In or out — Signal Description Frame Ground. This pin is connected directly to the FG printer frame. 2 Out Transmit Data. This pin is used to output asynchronous TXD data sent from the printer to the computer. This signal is often used in handshaking. 3 In Receive Data.
B.3 RS-232C Protocol B.3 RS-232C Protocol B.3.1 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol A protocol is a set of rules followed by various devices to send or receive data. The parameters of the RS-232C protocol are stored in the battery-powered memory of the printer.
PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command H4: Parity Parameter value Meaning 0 None 1 Odd 2 Even 3 Ignored The factory setting is 0 (none). H5: Protocol logic Parameter value Meaning 0 Combination of DTR (positive logic) and XON/XOFF 1 DTR (positive logic) 2 DTR ( negative logic) 3 XON/XOFF 4 ETX/ACK The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90. H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99.
B.4 RS-232C Cable Connection B.4 RS-232C Cable Connection B.4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable After you procure an RS-232C cable, check its wiring against the pin assignments shown in page section B.1.2 Interface Signals on page B-3. If you have an IBM communications adapter cable type 1502067, use the procedure below to solder the wiring at the end (printer side) of the cable: B.4.2 1 Unscrew the plastic cover at the end (printer side) of the cable.
Connecting the Printer to the Computer If you are not sure about the printer’s current parameter settings, reset them to the values shown above (i.e., baud rate = 9600 bps, etc.). You can perform parameter settings from the operation panel. See Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters on page 3-39. 6 On the computer, set the same parameters as that of the printer.
B.4 RS-232C Cable Connection 5 The Properties sheet is displayed for the selected COM port. Select the Port Settings tab and set the port properties. Figure B-2 6 After setting the properties, click OK. Using DOS for Serial Connection To set the computer’s serial parameters to, for example, 9600 bps, etc.
Appendix C Technical Specifications The technical specification may be changed for improvement purpose.
C.1 Printer Specification C.1 Printer Specification Item Specification Printing method Electrophotographic four color (CMYK) printing using laser diode. Printing speed See section C.2 Printing Speeds on page C-4.
Printer Specification Item Specification Output tray capacities Face-down tray Operating environment Power supply 500 sheets (80 g/m2) Face-up tray 150 sheets (80 g/m2) Temperature 10 to 32.5 °C (50 to 90.5 °F) Relative humidity 15 to 80 % Optimum conditions 23 °C (73 °F), 60% (relative humidity) Altitude 2,000 m (6,500 feet) maximum Illumination 1,500 lux or less U.S.A. and Canada 120 V, 60 Hz, 11.5 A max Europe, Asia, Oceania 220 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz, 5.8 A max.
C.2 Printing Speeds C.2 Printing Speeds Mode Paper Size Print Speeds Color Simplex print- A4, Letter ing A5 8 pages/minute 30 pages/minute 8 pages/minute 15 pages/minute A3, Ledger, Legal, 4 pages/minute B4, B5 15 pages/minute A4 thick, Transpar- 3.5 pages/minute ency (A4) 8 pages/minute Duplex print- A4, Letter ing† A5 8 pages/minute 15 pages/minute 8 pages/minute 15 pages/minute A3, Ledger, Legal, 4 pages/minute B4, B5 7.
Index A option, diagrammed A-9 Audible alarm how to set 3-111 Auto-continue changing recovery time 3-113 how to set 3-112 E C Carriage return how to select 3-62 Cleaning belts 6-18 main charger unit 6-20 paper feed unit 6-16 registrtion roller 6-17 separation charger cleaning knob 6-18 using the grid cleaning tool 6-20 CMYK 4-13 Color adjustment CMYK 4-13 Color space 4-14 custom setting 4-12 customizing 4-12 HSL 4-14 Hue 4-14 RGB 4-13, 4-14 Saturation and Lightness 4-14 Color control calibration 3-100,
how to select 3-67 H Handling 2-1 Hard disk as an option A-12 deleting data 3-74 formatting 3-75 location of the slot 1-9 writing data 3-72 HSL 4-14 I Indicators Interface 3-3 Paper Size 3-4 Paper Type 3-4 Ready, Data, Attention 3-4 Ink simulation SWOP, Euro-scale 3-99 J Job retention functions tabled 3-20 private job, how to use 3-25 proof-and-hold, how to use 3-23 quick copy, how to use 3-21 Job storage functions 3-20 M Macintosh available printer drivers and utilities 4-2 Main charger unit location 1
Operator panel configuring the printer defaults 3-47 diagram 3-2 function 1-5, 3-2 Options a list of, diagrammed A-2 barcode reader, diagrammed A-12 Orientation how to select 3-59 Output device configuring using the printer driver 4-6 how to select 3-93 setting the default using the printer driver 4-7 sorter 3-94 Override A4/Letter description 3-88 Ozone filter location 1-9 P Page protect mode how to select 3-60 Paper available paper 2-2 basic requirements 2-5 colored 2-10 envelopes 2-10 guidelines for cho
Serial interface cabling B-8 changing parameters 3-39 computer interface B-9 connector, location 1-9 connector, type B-5 protocol, RS-232C B-6 signals and definitions B-5 Service service menu 3-115 Setting the Timer 3-106 Sleep timer setting the timer 3-106 setting timeout time 3-107 Software utilities summerized per OS 4-2 Sorter how to select 3-94 option, diagrammed A-10 sorter mode, collator mode, mailbox mode 3-94 Stacker bulk, option, diagrammed A-10 Status page how to print 3-16 understanding 3-17 Sto
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