Table of Contents Page Printer User’s Manual
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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. Agfa Japan License Agreement Guidelines 1.
Contents Contents Introduction ................................................................................................vii Features ........................................................................................................................................................ viii Options ............................................................................................................................................................. x Guide to the Manuals ........................
Contents 1.6 Other Settings..................................................................................................................................... 1-39 1.6.1 Printer Properties ...................................................................................................................... 1-39 1.6.2 Password for the Printer............................................................................................................ 1-41 1.6.3 Printer Memory Status ........................
Contents Chapter 5 Paper Selection....................................................................... 5-1 5.1 General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.1.1 Paper Availability......................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.2 Paper Specifications ..................................................................
Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology.
Features Long Life Modules The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit, and fuser unit have been designed for long life. Environmentally Benign Waste Parts The toner container is made out of a benign, flammable material. (Be sure to dispose of containers according to local laws and regulations.) Sleep Mode Conserves energy during the printer's idle periods. Ecoprint Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.
Remote Operation Panel Utility This software displays a virtual operator panel on the computer connected to the printer either locally (through a parallel or serial interface) or over a network. You can use this utility to monitor the printer's basic settings and conditions on Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. The Remote Operation Panel utility is provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
Options The following options are available for the printer: PF-17 Paper Feeder PK-6 KPDL2 Upgrade Kit IB-10E Serial Interface Board Kit Network Boards Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing information on the network board that is best suited for use with this printer. Only network boards operating on DC 3.3V can be used in this printer.
Guide to the Manuals Item Description Installation Manual (paper manual) Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page. User's Manual (this manual) Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. PRESCRIBE Programming Manual Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE commands and their parameters in detail for experienced users.
Guide to the User's Manual This User's Manual guides you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Basic Settings and Operations This chapter describes the names and functions of the keys and indicators on top of the printer. Further, it explains how to make printer settings using the Remote Operation Panel utility contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
Chapter 1 Basic Settings and Operations 1 This chapter explains the following topics: • • • • • • Operator Panel Remote Operation Panel Utility Configuring the Printer Paper Printer Environment Other Settings 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 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 4. Reference Name 1 Online indicator Status 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 The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Its contents are explained in detail on the next page. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's firmware version.
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.
Remote Operation Panel Utility 1.2 Remote Operation Panel Utility The Remote Operation Panel utility is provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. You can install the Remote Operation Panel on a computer that runs under Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating systems, and use it to change basic printer settings, monitor the current printer status, and display error messages (such as paper jam warnings) on the computer screen. 1.2.
Remote Operation Panel Utility Enter the following: [CD drive letter]:\setup Click the OK button. The Kyocera Mita Digital Library main menu appears. 2 Click on Install Remote Operation Panel to start Remote Operation Panel utility installation. Starting the Remote Operation Panel Once you have installed the Remote Operation Panel, click the Windows Start button, then click Remote Operation Panel from Programs. The Remote Operation Panel starts.
Remote Operation Panel Utility Remote Operation Panel Start-up Screen 6 7 1 2 8 3 4 5 Functions of the Remote Operation Panel Utility The following table explains the names and function of the parts of the Remote Operation Panel utility. Note Reference 1 The numbers appearing in the figure are referred to in the "Number" column of the table below. • The explanations of messages appearing in this manual are based on the premise that the printer is used over a network.
Remote Operation Panel Utility Number Name Function 3 SET UP button This allows you to make the following basic settings for the Remote Operation Panel utility: • Status polling • Error notification • Virtual printer animation For details on these settings, see section 1.3.1 Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel. 4 CONNECT button This allows you to select the type of connection between the printer and the computer — either local (via serial or parallel interface) or network.
Configuring the Printer 1.3 Configuring the Printer This section explains how to set and confirm the printer's configuration from the Remote Operation Panel utility. The value set from the Remote Operation Panel utility becomes the printer's default setting. However, when printing, the printer may automatically switch to another setting, depending on the application software or printer driver settings. 1.3.
Configuring the Printer Enable Traps (unsolicited notifications) This allows the Remote Operation Panel utility to obtain and display information about the printer, such as the open/closed state of the top cover, that is output automatically by the network interface card in the printer. This requires that the network output of status information by the network interface card be enabled.
Configuring the Printer Image Show 3D image Show 3D image This displays the 3D virtual printer for monitoring the printer status. You can select the position of the animation in reference to the Remote Operation Panel utility, as well as the motion of the animation from Static, Rotating, and Random.
Configuring the Printer 1.3.2 Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer The Remote Operation Panel utility can be used whenever the printer is connected to the computer via the parallel or serial interface or through a network interface (TCP/IP or IPX/SPX). To establish the connection to the printer, proceed as follows: 1 Click the CONNECT button on the start-up screen. 2 On the connection wizard: a. Click Local Printer to connect to a locally attached printer. b.
Configuring the Printer 1.3.3 Menu Items When you click the MENU button on the Remote Operation Panel utility, the printer menu as shown on the left appears. (This screen is an example only, and the entire menu is not actually displayed.) You can display current settings by clicking each item. The contents displayed will vary depending on the optional devices installed and whether the connection is through a network or local (through a parallel or serial interface).
Paper 1.4 Paper 1.4.1 Number of Copies to be Printed This sets the number of copies to be printed. The value set becomes the default for the current interface. The default setting is 1. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box is displayed. Double click Page control, then click Copy count. Page control Copy count 3 Click the ! or " button in the combo box on the right, or directly input the number of copies you want to set in the combo box.
Paper 4 1.4.2 After you have input the number of copies, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The number of copies to be printed is changed. After the setting is made, the number you set is displayed on the Remote Operation Panel's message display. Page Orientation This sets the page orientation. The default setting is Portrait. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Page control, then click Orientation.
Paper 1.4.3 Paper Source This sets the paper source. The default setting is the printer's cassette (Internal Tray). 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray. Input Tray 3 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen to display the available paper sources. Select the paper source you want to set.
Paper 1.4.4 Paper Size You can set the paper size for each paper source. The default is Letter size for the U.S.A. and Canada, and A4 for all other countries. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray and the printer's paper sources are displayed. Input Tray Paper Sources 3 Double click Internal Tray, then click Paper Size.
Paper 4 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen to display the available paper sizes. Select the paper size you want to set. For paper sizes that can be fed from the printer, see Chapter 5. Paper Size 5 To set the paper size for the MP Tray, double click MP Tray and repeat the above procedure. 6 After you have selected a paper size, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The new paper size is set for the paper source.
Paper 1.4.5 Paper Type Settings for Paper Sources You can select the paper type (thickness) of thick, normal, or thin for each paper source. The default setting is normal. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray and the printer's paper source is displayed. Input Tray Paper Sources 3 Double click Internal Tray and Detail in that order, then click Paper Type.
Paper 4 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen. Select a paper thickness from Normal, Thick, and Thin.
Paper 1.4.6 Paper Source Properties You can display information about the paper source, such as whether paper is loaded and the maximum paper capacity. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray. The printer's paper sources are displayed. If the optional paper feeder is installed, PF-17 is displayed under Internal Tray. Input Tray Paper Sources 3 Click the paper source whose properties you wish to confirm.
Printer Environment 1.5 Printer Environment 1.5.1 Print Density You can set the print density for each paper source. You can choose between five levels of density where 1 is the lightest and 5 is the darkest. The default setting is 3. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray and the printer's paper source is displayed.
Printer Environment 3 Double click Internal Tray and Detail in that order, then click Density. Use the mouse to move the slider on the right side of the screen to the left (light) and right (dark). Internal Tray Slider Light Dark Density Detail 4 To set the density for the MP Tray, double click MP Tray and repeat the above procedure. 5 After you have selected the density, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The paper source print density setting is changed.
Printer Environment 1.5.2 KIR This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing function. KIR uses software to enhance resolution, resulting in highquality printing. The default setting is On. Q With KIR Off With KIR On 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Quality, then click KIR mode. You can toggle the KIR mode On and Off using the radio buttons on the right side of the screen.
Printer Environment 1.5.3 Ecoprint Ecoprint allows you to reduce the amount of toner used, so that you can save on printing costs. You can set Ecoprint mode On as follows. The default setting is Off. Ecoprint does not effect printing speed. Note With Ecoprint Off (default) With Ecoprint On 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Quality, then click Ecoprint.
Printer Environment 1.5.4 Resolution You can set the resolution for printing. The default setting is 600 dpi. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Quality, then click Resolution. Quality Resolution 3 Press the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen, and select 600 dpi or 300 dpi. Resolution 4 After you have selected a resolution, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The resolution is changed.
Printer Environment 1.5.5 Form Feed Timeout You can set the amount of time before the last page automatically prints when print data ends without end of page information. The default setting is 30 seconds. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click System. System 3 Click Form feed timeout. Use the mouse to move the slider on the right side of the screen to the left or right. You can set the time in 5second intervals from 0 to 495 seconds.
Printer Environment 1.5.6 Sleep Timer The printer has a sleep timer to conserve power when the printer is not printing, processing, or receiving data. You can adjust the timer value; that is, the amount of time before the printer enters sleep mode in the absence of data. The default setting is 5 minutes. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click System. System 3 Click Sleep time.
Printer Environment 1.5.7 Emulation You can set the default emulation for each of the printer's interfaces. The default setting is PCL. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Emulation. The available interfaces are displayed. Emulation Interfaces 3 Click the interface whose emulation you want to change. The current emulation is displayed in the pull-down menu box on the right side of the screen.
Printer Environment 4 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen, and select an emulation. The printer emulates operation of the following printers: • Line printer • IBM Proprinter • DIABLO 630 • EPSON LQ-850 • PCL • KPDL2 (Optional*) 5 After you have selected an emulation, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The emulation is changed. *:KPDL2 is displayed only if the optional KPDL2 Upgrade Kit [PK-6] is installed on your printer.
Printer Environment 1.5.8 Serial Interface Parameters This setting is only available if you have the optional Serial Interface Kit (IB-10E) installed on your printer. You can change the baud rate, data bits, stop bit, parity, and flow control for the serial interface. If these settings are changed, you must also change the serial interface parameters on your computer. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears.
Printer Environment The following table contains default value settings: Parameter Default value Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bit 1 Parity None Flow control DTR, positive, and XON 4 After you have made settings, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. 5 After making the above changes, change the corresponding settings for the serial interface on the computer. Once changes are complete, start the Remote Operation Panel.
Printer Environment 1.5.9 Network Board Properties You can display information about the network board, such as its version and serial number, model name, and network addresses. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Interface settings and Network in that order. The network board properties are displayed as shown in the figure.
Printer Environment 1.5.10 RAM disk If the printer's total memory is more than 12 MB, you can use the RAM disk function. RAM disk enables electronic sorting, which reduces the overall amount of time required for printing. The default setting is Off. Note • Data contained on the RAM disk is lost when the printer is reset or the power is turned off. • The RAM disk is set from the printer's user available memory.
Printer Environment 3 Note Set the size of the RAM disk. Click RAM disk size. Set the size by clicking the ! and " buttons in the combo box on the right side of the screen, or input the value directly into the combo box. The maximum RAM disk value should be 9 MB less than the printer's total memory. (If the printer's total memory is 21 MB or more, the RAM disk size is fixed to 12 MB.) RAM disk size 4 After making settings, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen.
Printer Environment 1.5.11 Remote Operation Panel Display Language You can select from six languages for the Remote Operation Panel message display: English (U.S.A), English (U.K), English (Australia), French, German, and Italian. The default setting is English (U.S.A). 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click System. System 3 Click Panel language.
Printer Environment 4 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen, and select a language. (German is selected in the following example.) Message display 5 After you have selected a language, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The screen changes to the selected display language. The display language is changed to German.
Other Settings 1.6 1.6.1 Other Settings Printer Properties You can confirm items such as the printer's serial number and the total number of copies printed to date. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click General, and the property items are displayed.
Other Settings 3 Click the item you want to confirm to display the contents on the right side of the screen. Total page count was clicked to display the following sample screen. Total page count Total page 4 After confirming settings, click the OK button to return to the startup screen.
Other Settings 1.6.2 Password for the Printer When connected to a network, you can set a password for your printer from the Remote Operation Panel. If a password is set, you must enter the correct password in order to change settings from the Remote Operation Panel. However, you can print without entering the password. A password can be an ASCII character string of up to 15 characters and is case-sensitive. The space character is not allowed as part of the password.
Other Settings 3 Click the Password button. The Password settings dialog box appears. Password button 4 Enter the password you want to set in New password. For confirmation, enter the same password in Retype new password. Enter the new password. Enter the same password for confirmation. Click the OK button. The password is set for the Remote Operation Panel. We recommend that you record your password so that you do not forget it.
Other Settings To Change the Password Perform the following procedure when you want to change your password or remove the password function from the Remote Operation Panel utility. Display the password settings screen (page 1-42) and enter your current password in Old password. To set a new password, enter your new password in New password and Retype new password, then click the OK button to set the new password.
Other Settings 1.6.3 Printer Memory Status You can confirm how much memory is installed and available as free memory in the printer. You can also obtain information about the number of the memory slot in the printer (for the FS-1000+, this is 1). 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Memory to display the memory items. Memory items 3 Click on Free and Total Memory to confirm the free memory and total memory for the printer.
Other Settings 1.6.4 Host buffer Host buffer is the shared memory area in the printer's main memory that temporarily stores print data sent from the host computer for each interface. The printer has two host buffers—buffer #1 and buffer #2—to simultaneously handle the print data on two interfaces. The way the host buffers receive data can be changed by selecting Host buffer mode as described below. The size shared for the host buffers can be adjusted by changing the value for Host buffer size.
Other Settings 3 Click Host buffer size. Click the ! or " button in the combo box on the right. The total host buffer size is increased or decreased in 1 kB increments. You can input the host buffer size directly in the number field. Host buffer size 4 Turn the printer's power off and on again. The setting becomes effective when you restart the printer. We recommend that you leave the default settings for Host buffer mode and Host buffer size unchanged.
Other Settings 1.6.5 Adding an Asset Number to the Printer You can add an asset number to the printer. The asset number can only be defined when your printer is connected to a network, and is stored by the printer. The name and explanation are stored in the Remote Operation Panel utility. 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Double click on General and then on User defined setting.
Other Settings 1.6.6 Displaying the Resource List When the printer is connected to a network, you can display the printer's resource list, including fonts, programs, macros, and/or host data. 1 Click the Resource tab. Resource tab 2 Click the check box that corresponds to the resource you want to display. Font check box 3 Click the Update button. A list of all items for that resource are displayed. Update 4 After confirming, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen.
Other Settings 1.6.7 Sending PRESCRIBE Commands to the Printer You can send commands to the printer in Kyocera Mita's PRESCRIBE printer language by broadcasting. You can also use this menu to confirm the printer's internal settings. For details on PRESCRIBE commands and FRPO settings, refer to the Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Note 1 Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. 2 The Menu dialog box appears. Click Broadcast.
Other Settings 3 Click Broadcast to display the dialog box shown below. Broadcast FRPO Broadcast To send PRESCRIBE commands to the printer, enter the command in the Broadcast text box. The maximum length for a command sequence is 26 characters. Then click the SEND button to send the command to the printer. FRPO FRPO is a PRESCRIBE command that permanently changes the printer's internal parameters.
Chapter 2 Printer Driver 2 This chapter describes how to perform basic print operations using the printer driver, such as setting the paper size and selecting a paper source. About the printer driver The Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with this printer contains the printer drivers for Windows and Macintosh computers. By installing this printer driver on your computer, you can print from Windows and Macintosh applications.
Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 2.1 Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 When you insert the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer into your computer, the setup screen is automatically displayed. To install the printer driver, follow the on-screen instructions. 2.1.1 Installing the Printer Driver Insert the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
Printing From Applications 2.2 Printing From Applications This section uses a document created using Microsoft Word as an example of how to print from applications. Note When feeding from the paper cassette, do not insert paper into the MP tray. Because the MP tray default setting is set to first mode (priority printing from the MP tray), if there is paper inserted in the MP tray, the first paper will always feed from there.
Printing From Applications 4 Click the Properties button in the Print dialog box. The Properties dialog box is displayed. Properties button Properties dialog box 5 Click the paper size icon in the Paper Size list box so that it is greyed, then click the OK button. A5 was selected for the following example.
Printing From Applications 6 Note 2.2.1 Once you finish making paper size settings, the Print dialog box is displayed again. Click the OK button to start printing. Settings made from applications are not saved when the application is closed, and default settings are restored when the application is opened the next time. To change the printer driver default settings, make printer settings from Windows. Feeding from the MP tray First mode (priority printing) is set in the MP tray default settings.
Printing From Applications 2.2.2 Custom Size Settings This printer can feed non-standard paper sizes. The paper cassette can accommodate sizes ranging from 148 to 216 mm in width and 216 to 297 mm in length, and the MP tray can accommodate sizes ranging from 80 to 216 mm in width and 148 to 297 mm in length. The procedure for setting custom sizes from the printer driver is explained below.
Printing From Applications 3 Enter a name for your custom size and click the Add button. Name settings Add button Units Paper size 4 Select the unit or measurement, Inches and Millimeters. 5 Enter the height and width of the custom size in Size. 6 Click the OK button. The Print dialog box is displayed again. Click the OK button to start printing.
Chapter 3 Maintenance 3 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 3.1 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. 3.1.
Toner Container Replacement 3.1.2 Replenishing Toner 1 Open the printer's top cover. Top Cover 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 3 Gently remove the old toner container. Put it in the supplied plastic bag and dispose of it.
Toner Container Replacement 4 Take the 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 5 Carefully remove the protective seal (orange-colored). Protective Seal 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.
Toner Container Replacement 7 While pushing down on the toner container, push lock lever #1 to the lock (LOCK) position. (Lock lever #2 is automatically locked.) UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK LOCK Lock Lever #1 Note If the toner low indication flashes or remains lit after installing the new toner container, take the toner container out once, shake it well, then install again.
Cleaning 3.2 Cleaning 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 3.2.1 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 Never stand the process unit on end. NO Note 3 Use the supplied wiper cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the registration roller (metal). Transfer Roller Registration Roller While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black roller). Note 4 Slide the charger cleaner knob (green-colored) back and forth 2 to 3 times, then return it to its CLEANER HOME POSITION .
Cleaning 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. 5 After cleaning is done, put the process unit back in the printer. To do so, carefully align the guides at both ends of the process unit with the slots in the printer. Process Unit 6 Close the front cover.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
General Guide 4.1 General Guide There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. This section explains how to correct these problems. If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is broken. Symptom The printer will not print from the computer. Check Items Check the indicator. Check if status page can be printed. Corrective Action Off Look through the items below and check anything that seems appropriate.
Print Quality Problems 4.2 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. (See Chapter 1) When this setting is On, switch it to Off on the Remote Operation Panel. (See Chapter 1) Confirm the (toner) indicator. If the (toner) indicator flashes, install a new toner kit. (See Chapter 3) 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.
Indicators 4.3 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 4.3.1 Maintenance Messages The following table lists error messages that can be dealt with by the user. Read the explanations carefully. Indicator Remote Operation Panel display Add paper Corrective Action The paper has run out. Add paper to the paper cassette or MP tray. The paper source and paper size are displayed in the Remote Operation Panel.
Indicators Indicator Remote Operation Panel display Corrective Action Toner low TK-17 There is not enough toner inside the toner container. Promptly replace with a new toner as the printer will stop printing before long. Clean the printer after replacement. (See Chapter 4) Top cover Open The top or front cover is open. Close the cover properly. Warning Waste toner bottle The waste toner reservoir is almost full. The waste toner reservoir will become full and the printer will stop printing.
Indicators 4.3.2 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 Remote Operation Panel display Corrective Action Call service personD9:0123456 The waste toner reservoir is full (D9 error) Turn off the printer's power and remove the process unit from the printer.
Indicators Indicator Remote Operation Panel display Corrective Action Call service personE3:0123456 Scanner pin-photo error (E3 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Call service personE4:0123456 Fuser error (E4 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Call service personE5:0123456 Eraser error (E5 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Call service personF1:0123456 Controller check sum error (F1 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. 0123456: Total number of pages printed.
Indicators Indicator Remote Operation Panel display Corrective Action Call service personF2:0123456 Controller RAM read/write error (F2 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Call service personF3:0123456 Controller system error (F3 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. 0123456: Total number of pages printed.
Indicators 4.3.3 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 Remote Operation Panel display Corrective Action KPDL Error Press GO Current print processing cannot continue. (Only occurs if the optional KPDL2 Upgrade kit [PK-6] is installed on your printer.) Press the key to resume printing. You can abandon printing by pressing the key.
Indicators 4.3.4 Normal Indicator Display The following displays appear during normal printer operation. Indicator Remote Operation Panel 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. Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready to print. The indicators light in sequence twice from top to bottom. Processing The printer is receiving data.
Correcting a Paper Jam 4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam 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.
Correcting a Paper Jam 4.4.2 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 (Option) Paper Cassette 4.4.
Correcting a Paper Jam 2 Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure. Process Unit 3 Remove the jammed paper from the printer as shown in the figure. When the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal paper running direction. Note 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.
Chapter 5 Paper Selection 5 This chapter explains the following topics: • • • General Guidelines Selecting the Right Paper Special Paper 5-1
General Guidelines 5.1 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 5.1.1 Selection of the right paper is important.
Selecting the Right Paper 5.2 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 5.2. 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°. Table 5.
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 5.3 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 5.3.2 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 three layers, as shown in Table 5.1. The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of pressure-sensitive adhesives.
Special Paper Table 5.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper. Table 5.4 Adhesive Label Specifications Item Specification Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m2 (12 to 20 lb/ream) Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m2 (28 to 40 lb/ream) Thickness of top sheet 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils) Composite thickness 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.
Special Paper Recycled Paper Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond paper (see Table 5.1 on page 5-2) except whiteness. Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that the printing quality is satisfactory.
Appendix A Fonts A This chapter describes the types of fonts you can use with the printer, including the printer's internal fonts.
Internal Fonts A.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 Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer), spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family. The printer comes with 45 preinstalled PCL compatible fonts and a line printer bitmap font.
List of Fonts A.2 List of Fonts This section contains a full list of the printer's internal fonts. Fonts marked with an asterisk can only be used if the optional KPDL2 Upgrade Kit (PK-6) is installed on your printer. A.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 * A-4
List of Fonts Font number Font samples 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 * 77 * 78 * 79 * 80 A-5
Appendix B Expansion Memory Installation B This appendix explains how to expand the printer's memory. Expanded printer memory enables you to print more complex pages, download more fonts, and define more macros.
This appendix begins by explaining how to install a DIMM (dual in-line memory module) on the main circuit board. The FS-1000+ comes supplied with 4 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-1000+ can be increased to a maximum of 132 MB.
DIMM to be used See your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing information of the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer. Either an 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 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. 3 Remove the side cover as shown in the figure.
After removing the side cover, you can see the DIMM socket on top of the main circuit board. DIMM socket 4 5 Remove the DIMM from its package. Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM socket. Clips 6 Insert the DIMM into the DIMM socket so that the notches on the DIMM align with the corresponding protrusions in the slot.
7 Close the clips on the DIMM slot to secure the DIMM. 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 B-3, 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.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface C This appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer's parallel and RS-232C/RS422A interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. The RS-232C/RS-422A protocols are also covered. Finally, it explains how to use the printer in a multi-computer environment.
Parallel Interface C.1 Parallel Interface C.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 Remote Operation Panel utility contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer as follows: Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard.
Parallel Interface Table C.
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 Power Ready (Pin 35) This signal is high when the printer's power is on. 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.
Serial Interface (Option) C.2 Serial Interface (Option) Installing the optional serial interface kit (IB-10E) in the printer enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C or RS-422A standard serial interface. C.2.1 RS-232C Interface Interface Signals The pins of the printer's RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C. 2. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C.
Serial Interface (Option) CTS - Clear To Send - (Pin 5) DSR - Data Set Ready - (Pin 6) Unused. 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.
Serial Interface (Option) Interface Signals The pins in the printer's RS-422A interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C. 3. Table C.3 RS-422A Signal Pin Assignments Pin In/out Signal 1 - FG 3 In RDA Description Frame ground Receive data Inverted 7 - SG 9 Out SDA Signal ground Send data Inverted 10 Out SDB Send data 11 - - 18 In RDB +5V DC Receive data Overview of Signals (RS-422A) FG - Frame Ground - (Pin 1) This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.
RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol C.3 RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C/RS-422A 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 Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The parameters and their identification codes are given below.
RS-232C/RS-422A 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 C.4 RS-232C Cable Connection C.4.1 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. C.4.
RS-232C Cable Connection With Windows 95 or Windows 98, make settings as follows: 1 Click on Start button in the Windows 95/98 Task Bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the items displayed. 2 3 The control panel folder opens. Double click on System. 4 5 Click on Properties button. 6 System Properties opens. Click on the Device Manager tab, then click on the COM port to be used. The Properties sheet is displayed for the selected COM 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. If you want to use a different baud rate or change any of the other RS-232C parameters, you can use the printer's FRPO (firmware reprogram) command. Refer to the Programming Manual for details.
Appendix D Printer Specifications D D-1
Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Item Description Printing method Electrophotography, laser scan Printing speed 12 pages/minute (A4 or letter-size paper, when printing multiple copies of the same page) Resolution 600 dpi (vertical and horizontal) with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) 300 dpi (vertical and horizontal) with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) First print Approx. 13 seconds (A4 or letter size), depends on input data Warm-up time Approx.
Printer Specifications Item Description Operating noise (in accordance with ISO 7779 [Bystander Position, sound pressure level at the front]) During printing: During standby: During sleep mode: Dimensions 378 (14-7/8) wide × 222 (8-3/4) high × 375 mm (14-3/4") deep (Excl. the paper tray) Weight 9.
Appendix E Glossary E E-1
Glossary Cassette mode First mode This is an operation mode for the MP tray. When this mode is used, approximately 50 sheets of plain paper can be fed continuously, the same as for the cassette. This is an operation mode for the MP tray. Because the MP tray default setting is set to first mode (priority printing from the MP tray), if there is paper inserted in the MP tray, the first paper will always feed from there even if another paper source is selected.
Glossary MB (mega byte) Parallel interface This unit is used to express data quantities and memory capacities. 1 MB is equivalent to 1024 kB, or 1,048,576 bytes. With this interface, data transfer between the printer and the computer takes place on 8-bit chunks. The FS-1000+ can perform IEEE1284 compatible bi-directional communications. MP tray PRESCRIBE commands This is an abbreviation for Multi-Purpose tray.
Glossary Remote Operation Panel This is a utility that displays a virtual printer operation panel on your computer screen. You can make various settings from the Remote Operation Panel, such as the current paper source and paper size. The Remote Operation Panel is contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) This is a protocol for the management of networks that use TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
Index Index-1
Index A Adhesive label K 5-8 C Call service person ## 4-8 Charger wire 4-3, 4-4 Cleaner home position 3-7 Cleaning 3-6 Custom Size 2-6 D DIMM installing B-3 removing B-5 socket B-4 test B-5 Downloadable font A-2 E Keys 1-3 KIR 1-25, E-2 KPDL2 x, E-2 Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM E-2 Kyocera Mita PrintMonitor E-2 L Lock lever 3-3 M Main circuit board B-4 Maintenance messages 4-6 Memory expansion B-1, E-2 Message display 1-8 MP tray cassette mode 2-3 first mode 2-3, 2-5 O Ecopower (sleep) mod
Index Setup 1-10 Side cover B-3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) E-4 Sleep mode E-4 Sleep timer 1-29 Specifications D-1 Status page 1-4, E-4 T Toner kit (TK-17) installing 3-3 plastic bag 3-3 protective seal 3-4 replacement 3-3, 4-6 toner container 3-2 wiper cloth 3-7 Top cover 3-3, 4-7 Transfer roller 3-7 Transparencies 5-7 Troubleshooting error messages 4-11 guidelines 4-2 indicators 4-5 interface 4-2 maintenance messages 4-6 quality problems 4-2, 4-3 Two-dimensional bar code (PDF417) viii, xi
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