FS-1020D Page Printer Operation Guide
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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.
Contents Introduction ................................................................................................vii Guide to the Manuals ................................................................................................................................... viii Guide to the Operation Guide........................................................................................................................ ix Chapter 1 Basic Operations ...................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Paper Selection....................................................................... 4-1 4.1 General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 4-2 4.1.1 Paper Availability......................................................................................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 Paper Specifications ..................................................................
Contents Appendix C Printer Specifications ............................................................. C-1 C.1 Printer Specifications........................................................................................................................... C-2 Glossary........................................................................................ Glossary-1 Index ..................................................................................................
Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as the duplex printing mode which lets you print onto both sides of the paper and an Auto Media Type Selection function that automatically selects the media before printing.
Guide to the Manuals Item Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page. KX Printer Driver Installation Guide (paper manual) Describes the procedure to install the printer driver software. Operation Guide (this manual) Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide Describes how to install and set the printer driver.
Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide guides you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Basic Operations This chapter describes the names and functions of the keys and indicators on top of the printer. Chapter 2 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams.
Chapter 1 Basic Operations 11 This chapter explains the following topic: • Operator Panel 1-1
Operator Panel 1.1 Operator Panel The operator panel on top of the printer consists of four indicators and two keys. The four indicators light, flash, and go off in combination, indicating the printer’s status. The keys perform operations, such as canceling data, switching the printer mode between online and offline status, and printing status pages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 1-1 The numbers used in the above figure are referred to in the Reference column of the table on the following page.
Operator Panel 1.1.1 Indicators Refer to the following table for the name and description of each indicator. The same indicator can have a variety of meanings, depending on the speed at which it is flashing. For details, see Chapter 3. Reference 1 Name Status Meaning Ready indicator Lit Indicates online status (printing is possible). Flashing • An error has occurred, but printing resumes when the key is pressed. • Offline status. You cannot print, but the printer can receive data.
Operator Panel Understanding the Status Page The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Its contents are explained in detail on the next page.
Operator Panel 1 — Software Version This information shows the software (firmware) version and date of issue of the printer. 2 — Hardware Information This information shows the currently selected paper source (indicated by an asterisk), paper size, and various other printer settings. 3 — Page Information This information shows the currently selected resolution, number of copies printed to date, and the total page count.
Operator Panel 10 — Interface Information This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the currently selected interface (marked with an asterisk). The Font section shows the font that is automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font). It is possible to set different default fonts for each interface. 11 — KIR Test Pattern This shows the KIR test pattern. You can confirm whether KIR is on or off.
Chapter 2 Maintenance 2 This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the registration roller and charger wire.
Toner Container Replacement 2.1 Toner Container Replacement When the printer runs low on toner, the (toner) indicator flashes on the operator panel. Be sure to promptly replace the toner container and clean the inside of the printer when this message appears. If the printer stops printing while the toner container to continue printing. 2.1.
Toner Container Replacement 2.1.2 Replenishing Toner 1 Open the printer’s top cover. Top Cover Figure 2-1 2 Pull lock lever #1 to the release (UNLOCK) position, then pull lock lever #2 to the release (right) position. Lock Lever #2 Lock Lever #1 Figure 2-2 3 Gently remove the old toner container. Put it in the supplied plastic bag and dispose of it.
Toner Container Replacement 4 Take the new toner container from the bag. Hold it with the protective seal (orange-colored) facing up. Shake the toner container horizontally at least 5 times. This ensures that the toner is evenly distributed inside. New Toner Container Figure 2-4 5 Carefully remove the protective seal (orange-colored).
Toner Container Replacement 6 Install the new toner container in the printer. Push firmly on the top of the container at the positions marked PUSH HERE until you hear it click in place. Figure 2-6 7 While pushing down on the toner container, push lock lever #1 to the lock (LOCK) position. (Lock lever #2 is automatically locked.
Cleaning the Printer 2.2 Cleaning the Printer To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality problems. Note 2.2.1 Printer Interior To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the interior of the printer in the following manner. 1 Open the printer’s top and front covers.
Cleaning the Printer Never stand the process unit on end. Note NO Figure 2-10 3 Use the supplied wiper cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the registration roller (metal). Transfer Roller Registration Roller Figure 2-11 While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black roller).
Cleaning the Printer 4 Slide the charger cleaner knob (green-colored) back and forth 2 to 3 times, then return it to its CLEANER HOME POSITION . Charger Cleaner Knob Figure 2-12 After cleaning, make sure you restore the charger cleaner to its home position. Note If the charger cleaner knob is not restored to its home position (marked CLEANER HOME POSITION ), a black band will print along the length of the page the next time you use the printer.
Cleaning the Printer 6 Close the front cover. Front Cover Figure 2-14 7 Close the top cover by pressing down on the front left and right corners of the top cover.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
General Guide for Troubleshooting 3.1 General Guide for Troubleshooting There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is broken. This section explains how to correct these problems. Symptom The printer will not print from the computer. Check Items Check the indicator. Check if status page can be printed.
Print Quality Problems 3.2 Print Quality Problems As the following table shows, there are many possible causes of print quality problems, such as blank output as. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is explained below. If you still can not solve the problem, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Printed Results Corrective Action All-black printout Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Clean the charger wire. Open the printer’s top and front covers.
Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Faint or blurred printing Check the EcoPrint setting. When this setting is On, switch it to Off on the KM-NET for Clients. (See the KM-NET for Clients Operation Guide.) Confirm the (toner) indicator. If the (toner) indicator flashes, install a new toner kit. (See Chapter 2) Clean the charger wire. Open the printer’s top and front covers. Remove the process unit from the printer and slide the charger knob back and forth to clean the charger wire.
Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Characters out of position. Check the file or program. Check whether the problem is being caused by a PRESCRIBE command error. If the problem occurs only with a specific file or program, the most likely cause is an error in a parameter to a command or command syntax. Check the paper size setting. Check that the paper size set in the paper source and the paper size set on the KM-NET for Clients are the same.
Indicators 3.3 Indicators There are four indicators on the printer’s operator panel. These light, flash, and turn off in combination to indicate the printer’s current status. This section explains the indicators on the operator panel and the appropriate corrective action to take in each case. Indicator displays can be classified into three categories: maintenance, errors, and normal. In the following table, indicators are shown to be lit, flashing, or off.
Indicators 3.3.1 Maintenance Messages The following table lists error messages that can be dealt with by the user. Read the explanations carefully. Indicator KM-NET for Clients display Add paper Corrective Action The paper has run out. Add paper to the paper cassette (1 or 2) or MP tray. The paper source is displayed in the KM-NET for Clients. The paper cassette is not closed securely. Close the paper cassette properly. Close top cover The top or front cover is open.
Indicators Indicator KM-NET for Clients display Corrective Action Paper path error There is no cassette in the feeder, or the cassette is not inserted properly. After reinserting the paper cassette, you should be able to print. Replace toner There is no more toner in the toner container. The printer has stopped because there is no more toner. Replace with a new toner kit. After replacing, be sure to clean the printer. (See Chapter 2) Set paper Press GO There is no paper in the MP tray.
Indicators 3.3.2 Errors Requiring Service Personnel Attention When the following errors occur, turn off your printer, remove the plug from the AC outlet, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. The indicators are shown in two different states, according to the way they alternate. Indicator Corrective Action Main motor error (2000error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Scanner motor error (4000 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
Indicators Indicator Corrective Action Fuser error (6000 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. The waste toner reservoir is full (7980 error) Turn off the printer’s power and remove the process unit from the printer. Gently shake the process unit horizontally a few times, then reinstall it into the printer. Turn on the printer’s power. If this error message does not disappear, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer (less than 100,000 pages printing).
Indicators Indicator Corrective Action Controller system error (F030 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Communication error (F040 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Engine ROM check sum error (F050 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
Indicators 3.3.3 Error Messages With the following errors, printing continues when you press the printer’s key. You can confirm these errors by printing a status page. (See pages 1-4 and 1-5.) Indicator KM-NET for Clients display Corrective Action File not found Press GO The specified file is not found. Press the key to resume printing. You can abandon printing by pressing the key. KPDL Error Press GO Current print processing cannot continue. Press the key to resume printing.
Indicators Indicator KM-NET for Clients display None Corrective Action The printer has halted because you attempted to insert/ remove a memory card into/from the printer slot while the printer power is on. Turn the power switch off and then on to restart the printer. Make sure to turn the printer power off before inserting/ removing a memory card.
Indicators 3.3.4 Normal Indicator Display The following displays appear during normal printer operation. Indicator KM-NET for Clients display Description Cancelling data Data inside the printer is being canceled. The indicators light in sequence from the top, then go off in sequence from the bottom. This process is repeated twice. When the printer is switched on for the first time after the toner container is installed, (Adding toner) also appears.
Paper Jam Removal 3.4 Paper Jam Removal This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer. The printer will stop whenever paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed from a paper cassette. The printer will go offline and (paper jam) indicator will light in the operator panel. When a jam occurs, check the points indicated in the following and clear the jam as indicated.
Paper Jam Removal 3.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette Pull out the paper cassette and remove any partially fed paper, then reclose the paper cassette. Open and close the printer’s top cover to clear the error. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing. Follow the same steps for clearing the jammed paper at the option paper feeder’s paper cassette. Paper Feeder Paper Cassette Paper Feeder’s Paper Cassette Figure 3-2 3.4.
Paper Jam Removal 2 Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer. Paper Cassette Figure 3-4 3 Open the duplexer’s rear cover and remove any jammed paper. Duplexer’s Rear Cover Figure 3-5 4 Open the duplexer’s front cover and remove any jammed paper. Duplexer’s Front Cover Figure 3-6 5 6 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Open and close the printer’s top cover to clear the error. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing.
Paper Jam Removal 3.4.4 Jam Inside the Printer When a paper jam occurs inside the printer, clear it using the following procedure. 1 Open the printer’s top and front covers. Top Cover Front Cover Figure 3-7 2 Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure. Process Unit Figure 3-8 3 Remove the jammed paper from the printer as shown in the figure.
Paper Jam Removal When the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal paper running direction. Note 3.4.5 4 After you have removed the jammed paper, put the process unit back into the printer. 5 Close the printer’s front cover and top cover. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing. Jam at the MP Tray When a paper jam occurs in the MP tray, clear it using the following procedure.
Paper Jam Removal 2 Open the printer’s top and front covers. Top Cover Front Cover Figure 3-12 3 Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure.
Paper Jam Removal 4 Use the following procedure that corresponds to the status of the jammed paper, in order to remove that paper. (A) If the leading edge of the jammed paper has been fed further into the printer than the metal registration roller, remove the jammed paper by its leading edge. (B) If the paper has not been fed as far as the metal registration roller, remove the jammed paper from the MP tray side.
Chapter 4 Paper Selection 4 This chapter explains the following topics: • • • • General Guidelines Selecting the Right Paper Special Paper Paper Type 4-1
General Guidelines 4.1 General Guidelines The printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below. The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used. Note 4.1.1 Selection of the right paper is important.
Selecting the Right Paper 4.2 Selecting the Right Paper Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting motions. A highquality printing paper matching the printer’s requirements withstands all these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copies consistently. Remember that all paper is not the same.
Selecting the Right Paper Paper Size Cassettes and an MP tray are available for the paper sizes listed in Table 4-2. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°. Multi-Purpose tray Size Cassette or multi-purpose tray Size Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Legal (Not available with the MP tray) 8-1/2 × 14 inches Business ISO DL 11 × 22 cm Letter 8-1/2 × 11 inches ISO C5 16.2 × 22.
Selecting the Right Paper Thickness (Caliper) Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thin paper as lowcaliper paper. The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin. If you are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper may be too thick. The proper thickness is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
Selecting the Right Paper Other Paper Properties Porosity: Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is, to how openly or compactly the fibers are bonded. Stiffness: Limp paper can buckle inside the printer, while paper that is too stiff may bind. Either way the result is a paper jam. Curl: Most paper has a natural tendency to curl in one direction. The paper should be loaded so that the natural curl is downward, to counteract the upward curl imparted by the printer.
Special Paper 4.3 Special Paper The following types of special paper can be used: • • • • • • Transparency (overhead projection film) Adhesive-backed label paper Envelopes Colored paper Preprinted paper Recycled paper Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fusing type). Transparency, label paper, and envelopes should not be placed in the paper cassette; they must be fed from the MP tray and delivered in the face up stack.
Special Paper 4.3.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Label paper must be manually fed. Label paper has a structure comprising of three layers, as shown in Table 4-4 on page 4-8. The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of pressuresensitive adhesives.
Special Paper Postcards Fan the stack of postcards and align the edges before loading them in the MP tray. Make sure the postcards you are going to set are not curled. Feeding curled postcards may cause paper jams. Some postcards have rough edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the postcards on a flat place and rub the edges with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.
Special Paper Thick Paper Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP tray. Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a flat place and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth them in the same way as described in Postcards on page 4-9. Feeding rough edged paper may cause paper jams.
Paper Type 4.4 Paper Type The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. Setting the paper type for the paper source by using the KM-NET for Clients utility will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper. A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source including the MP tray.
Chapter 5 Fonts 5 This chapter describes the types of fonts installed with the printer.
Internal Fonts 5.1 Internal Fonts A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several characteristics identify a font. These include the code set (for details on code sets, please read the Technical Reference provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer), spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family. The printer has 80 PCL/PS compatible fonts and 1 bitmap font. Fonts may also be downloaded to the printer’s memory.
List of Fonts 5.2 List of Fonts This section contains a full list of the printer’s internal fonts. 5.2.
List of Fonts Font number Font samples 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 5-4
List of Fonts Font number Font samples 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 5-5
List of Fonts Font KPDL Fonts ( 1 ) 5-6
List of Fonts Font KPDL Fonts ( 2 ) 5-7
Appendix A Options A This appendix explains available options, how to expand the printer’s memory, and also how to install the memory card and the network interface card.
Available Options A.1 Available Options The following options are available for the printer: Either the network interface card or the serial interface board can be installed in the printer. Note PF-17 Paper Feeder Figure A-1 IB-11 Serial Interface Board Kit Figure A-2 IB-20/21E/22 Network Interface Card Figure A-3 Memory (CompactFlash) Card Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for information on purchasing the memory card that is best suited for use with this printer.
Expansion Memory Installation A.2 Expansion Memory Installation This appendix begins by explaining how to install a DIMM (dual in-line memory module) on the main circuit board. The FS-1020D comes supplied with 16 MB of memory installed. A slot is provided for expanding the memory in your printer so that more complex printing can be done, as well as increasing the printing speed. By installing optional DIMM into your printer, the memory in the FS-1020D can be increased to a maximum of 272 MB.
Expansion Memory Installation DIMM to be used Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for information on purchasing the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer. Either an 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMM can be used for memory expansion. Installing the DIMM Insert the DIMM into the socket as follows: 1 Turn the printer’s power off, then unplug the printer’s power cable and disconnect the printer from the host computer. 2 Remove the screw from the rear of the printer.
Expansion Memory Installation After removing the side cover, you can see the DIMM socket on top of the main circuit board. DIMM socket Figure A-8 4 Remove the DIMM from its package. 5 Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM socket. Clips Figure A-9 6 Insert the DIMM into the DIMM socket so that the notches on the DIMM align with the corresponding protrusions in the slot.
Expansion Memory Installation 7 Close the clips on the DIMM slot to secure the DIMM. Figure A-11 8 When you have finished installing the DIMM, replace the side cover and fasten it with the screw. To remove a DIMM: Remove the side cover as shown in steps 1 to 3 on page A-4, then carefully pull the end clips outwards and pull the DIMM out of the socket. Testing the Expansion Memory After you have finished installing DIMM in the printer, test the printer to see if installation succeeded.
Expansion Memory Installation Setting the Printer Driver After you install the additional memory to the printer, follow the instructions below to set the printer driver so that the printer can use the memories efficiently. 1 Click the Windows Start button, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2 Right click the Kyocera Mita FS-1020D KX icon, and click Properties. The Properties dialog box will open. Click the Device Settings tab.
Memory (CompactFlash) Card A.3 Memory (CompactFlash) Card Insert the memory (CF) card into the card slot located on the rear of the printer. A memory card is a microchip card that may contain option fonts, macros, forms, etc. The printer reads the contents of the card into its internal memory when printer is turned on. The presence of this data in the printer memory can be confirmed on the status page printout. For details of available memory cards, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
Memory (CompactFlash) Card If the Network Interface Card or the Serial Interface Board is installed Remove the two screws from the network interface card or the serial interface board and remove it. Network Interface Card (or Serial Interface Board) Screws Figure A-13 3 Insert the memory card in the slot. Insert as shown in the figure. Push it in all the way. Memory Card Figure A-14 4 Close and secure the slot cover.
Network Interface Card A.4 Network Interface Card If the serial interface board kit is installed, remove it to use the network interface card. Note Insert the option network interface card into the option interface slot at the rear of the printer. The network interface card enables the printer to be used in a network. 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable. 2 Remove the two screws from the option interface slot cover and remove the slot cover.
Appendix B Host Computer Interface B This appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer’s parallel, USB, and serial (option) interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. For details on the network interface, refer to the IB-21E/IB-22 User’s Manual contained on the CD-ROM that is supplied with the printer.
Parallel Interface B.1 Parallel Interface B.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes The printer features fast data transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be activated from the KM-NET for Clients utility contained on the Kyocera Mita Software Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer as follows: Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard.
Parallel Interface Pin In/out Description 1 In Strobe* [nStrobe] 2 In Data 0 [Data 1] 3 In Data 1 [Data 2] 4 In Data 2 [Data 3] 5 In Data 3 [Data 4] 6 In Data 4 [Data 5] 7 In Data 5 [Data 6] 8 In Data 6 [Data 7] Data 7 [Data 8] 9 In 10 Out Acknowledge* [nAck] 11 Out Busy [Busy] 12 Out Paper Empty [PError] 13 Out 14 In 15 - Not connected 16 - 0V DC Online (Select) [Select] Ignored [nAutoFd] 17 - Chassis GND 18 - +5V DC 19 - Ground return 20 - Groun
Parallel Interface Detailed descriptions of the signals follow. Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1) A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines. Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9) These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host computer to the printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit. Acknowledge* [nAck] (Pin 10) This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received by the printer.
Parallel Interface Select In [nSelectIn] (Pin 36) This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force the printer online. The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals are not used unless enabled by the FRPO command (O2 parameter).
USB Interface B.2 USB Interface This printer supports the Full-Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. USB interface specifications and interface signals are as follows. B.2.1 Specifications Basic specification Complies with the Full-Speed USB 2.0. Connectors Printer: B-type receptacle (female) with upstream port Cable: B-type plug (male) Cable Use shielded cable that complies with the Full-Speed USB 2.0 standards and not longer than 5 meters (16 feet). Transfer Mode Full speed (max.
Serial Interface (Option) B.3 Serial Interface (Option) Installing the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) in the printer enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C standard serial interface. B.3.1 RS-232C Interface Interface Signals The pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Table B-3. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.
Serial Interface (Option) SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signal with a signal ground. DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20) This output is used as a buffer nearly-full handshake line. It is held high (above 3 volts) when the buffer can accept more data. RS-232C Interface Voltage Levels The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C specifications. SPACE is from 3 volts to 15 volts.
RS-232C Protocol B.4 RS-232C Protocol A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C parameters are stored in battery backed-up memory. They are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Technical Reference provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The parameters and their identification codes are given below.
RS-232C Protocol H5: Protocol logic Parameter value Meaning 0 Combination of 1 and 3 below 1 DTR/DSR, positive logic 2 DTR/DSR, negative logic 3 XON/XOFF 4 ETX/ACK 5 XON/XOFF recognized only as protocol The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90. H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 70.
RS-232C Cable Connection B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection B.5.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable Make sure that the RS-232C cable is wired correctly. The cable must be a null modem cable; that is, one in which pin 2 on either end of the cable is connected to pin 3 on the other end. You cannot use a straight cable such as IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067 unless you purchase a null modem adapter. B.5.
RS-232C Cable Connection With Windows XP, proceed as follows: 1 Click on the Start button in the Windows XP task bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the items displayed. 2 The Control Panel window opens. Double click on System. 3 System Properties window opens. Click on the Hardware tab, then click on the Device Manager button, and double click on Ports (COM & LPT). 4 Double click on Communications Port.
RS-232C Cable Connection In DOS, enter the following commands: C:\>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1 To test the interface, enter the following: CTRL P C:\>DIR CTRL P The software settings made using the above procedures are temporary. On most computers, permanent settings must be made with DIP switches.
Appendix C Printer Specifications C C-1
Printer Specifications C.
Printer Specifications Item Description Ambient conditions Temperature: Humidity: Optimum conditions: Altitude: Illumination: Power requirements 110 V, 60 Hz, max. 6.5 A 120 V, 60 Hz, max. 7.1 A 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, max. 3.8 A Max. allowable voltage fluctuation: ±10% Max. allowable frequency fluctuation: ±2% Power consumption Max.: 714 W (110 V), 819 W (120 V), 809 W (220 to 240 V) During sleep mode: 4.4 W (110 V, 60 Hz) 4.5 W (120 V, 60 Hz) 4.
Glossary Glossary Glossary-1
Glossary Cassette mode IEEE1284 This is an operation mode for the MP tray. When this mode is used, approximately 50 sheets of plain paper can be fed continuously, the same as for the cassette. This is a standard used when connecting a printer to a computer, and was established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers in 1994. dpi (dots per inch) KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) This indicates the number of dots printed per inch, and is the unit of printer resolution.
Glossary MP tray Parallel interface This is an abbreviation for Multi-Purpose tray. The MP tray is used instead of the cassette when printing on envelopes, postcards, transparency sheets, and labels. With this interface, data transfer between the printer and the computer takes place on 8-bit chunks. The printer can perform IEEE1284 compatible bi-directional communications. Offline PRESCRIBE commands The printer can receive data, but cannot print. Turn the printer online if you want to print.
Glossary Sleep mode This mode is activated after a specified amount of time elapses. The printer goes into economy mode and a minimum amount of power is consumed. You can change the amount of time before the printer goes into sleep mode from the KM-NET for Clients. The default setting is 5 minutes. Status page This lists printer conditions, such as the printer’s memory, the total number of copies printed, and paper source settings. You can print the status page by pressing the key for 3 seconds or more.
Index Index-1
Index A Adhesive label 4-8 C Charger wire 3-3, 3-4 Cleaner home position 2-8 Cleaning 2-6 CompactFlash card A-8 D DIMM installing A-4 removing A-6 socket A-5 test A-6 Downloadable font 5-2 E EcoPrint Glossary-2 Emulation Glossary-2 Envelope 4-9 Error messages 3-9, 3-12 Expansion memory A-3, Glossary-2 F Feed selection 1-5 Font characteristics 5-2 definition 5-2 identifying 5-3 Font list 5-3 Front cover 2-6 I IB-11 A-2, B-7 Indicators 1-3, 3-6 Interface B-1, B-2 Internal font 5-2 K Keys 1-3 KIR 1-6, G
Index wiper cloth 2-7 Top cover 2-3, 3-7 Transfer roller 2-7, 3-4 Transparency 4-7 Troubleshooting error messages 3-12 guidelines 3-2 indicators 3-6 interface 3-2 maintenance messages 3-7 quality problems 3-3 Typeface 5-2 U USB interface B-6, Glossary-4 W Windows B-12 Index-3
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