About the User’s Guide This User’s Guide provides information you need for setting up your printer. It also provides all of the detailed instructions for using your printer and information for maintaining and troubleshooting the printer. The Software User’s Guide, which is the second section of this guide, provides information you need for installing the supplied software and using its features. This manual is provided for information purposes only.
CONTENTS 1. Introduction Special Features .................................................................................................................... Printer Components ................................................................................................................ Front View ....................................................................................................................... Right Side View ..........................................................................
6. Maintaining Your Printer Printing a Configuration Page (CLP-600N Only) .......................................................................... 6.1 Replacing Supplies ................................................................................................................. 6.2 Managing Toner Cartridges ...................................................................................................... 6.2 Toner Cartridge Storage .................................................................
Important Precautions and Safety Information shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine. 12 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people: disassemble the machine. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present.
January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment. European States qualified under wireless approvals: January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility. March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11B (also known as wireless Ethernet) and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
1 Save time and money Introduction 1 2 3 4 Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes: • This printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not printing. • Printer Components Special Features Print in various environments Your new printer is equipped with several special features that improve the print quality. You can: You can print in Windows 98SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/2003/ XP. Windows NT 4.
Printer Components These are the main components of your printer. Note that all illustrations on this User’s Guide are from the CLP-600N and that some parts may be different from your printer. Front View Right Side View Access Door (Open fully to access the toner cartridges and paper transfer belt (PTB).) Paper Output Tray Output Support Top Cover Wireless Network Antenna* (Open to clear paper jams.) USB Port Control Panel (See 3.1.
2 Setting Up Your Printer Unpacking This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your printer. 1 Remove the printer and all of the accessories from the packing carton.
2 Carefully remove all of the packing tape from the printer. Installing the Toner Cartridges 1 Using the handle, completely open the access door. NOTE: The paper transfer belt is already installed in your 3 Pull the paper tray out of the printer and remove the packing tape from the tray. 4 Select a location for the printer: printer. 2 Take the toner cartridges out of their packages. • Leave enough room to open the printer trays and covers, and to allow for proper ventilation.
3 6 Holding both handles on the toner cartridges, gently rock them from side to side to evenly distribute the toner. Grasp the handles on each toner cartridge. Align the toner cartridges with the slots inside the printer and insert them into their corresponding positions in the following order: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and then Black, until they click into place. Grip here. 4 Place the toner cartridges on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the paper covering the toner cartridges by removing the tape.
4 Load paper with the print side facing up. Loading Paper The tray (Tray 1) can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of plain paper. You can use A4 and letter-sized paper. To load paper: 1 Pull the tray out of the printer. Make sure not to overfill the tray and that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the corner brackets, as shown below. Overfilling the tray may cause a paper jam. 2 Push down on the metal plate until it locks into position.
Changing the Size of the Paper in the Tray To remove the paper length guide, turn it slightly to your right to release the locks on the bottom of the guide, then pull it up. The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the paper length guide properly. 1 Pull the tray open. After you pull it all the way out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the printer. Remove paper from the tray.
5 7 Squeeze the paper width guide, as shown and slide it to the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not push the guide too tightly against the edge of the paper as it may cause the paper to bend. To replace the tray, lower the rear edge, align it with the slot, and slide it into the printer. NOTES: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the material to warp. • If you do not correctly adjust the width guide, it may cause a paper jam.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. Turning the Printer On NOTE: To print using the USB interface, you must run Windows 98SE/Me/2000/2003/XP or Macintosh with OS 10.3.x. For Network Printing (CLP-600N only) 1 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the left rear of the printer. 2 Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet and turn on the power. You can attach your printer to a network using an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector).
System Requirements Changing the Display Language (CLP-600N Only) Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. Your printer supports the following operating system. To change the language that is displayed on the control panel, take the following steps: • Windows 98SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 - The following table shows Windows requirements. 1 In ready mode, press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see “Setup” on the bottom line of the display.
Printer Driver Features Your printer drivers will support the following standard features: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation, and media type • number of copies The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers. Printer driver Feature Win98SE/Me/ NT 4.
3 Using the Control Panel This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. Understanding the Control Panel This chapter includes: The control panel on the top right side of your CLP-600N printer has a display and seven buttons. For the CLP-600, the control panel has no display and two buttons. • Understanding the Control Panel Buttons • Using Control Panel Menus (CLP-600N Only) Status Map Toner LEDs Display: displays the printer status and job in progress.
Buttons Button Button (status map) (toner LEDs) Description This button is available only with the CLP-600N. Description In menu mode, press to select the displayed sub menu item or to confirm the changed setting. The selected item is marked with an *. When a paper jam occurs, a lamp turns on at the corresponding location on the Status map so that you can locate the paper jam.
8 To exit the menu, press the Upper Level button ( ). repeatedly, or the Cancel button( Information Menu ) This menu contains information pages that you can print to give details about the printer and its configuration. After 60 seconds of inactivity (no key being pressed), the printer automatically returns to ready mode. Item NOTE: Print settings made from the printer driver on a connected computer override the settings on the control panel.
Printer Menu Item This menu allows you to reset the printer settings or cancel the current job. Item Options: Off*, On Explanation Default Set This menu item allows you to restore the printer’s factory default settings. Current Job You can cancel the current print job and remove it from the printer buffer. Jam Recovery Altitude Adj. Use the Setup menu to configure a variety of printer features.
Network Menu Item This menu lets you configure the network interface card installed in your printer according to how the network is set up. You can upgrade the network interface card firmware, and print the configuration. Gateway (*: the default setting) Item Values: Yes, No* Sets whether or not you configure the network. Configure the wireless network environments. If you select Yes, you can configure the TCP/IP and Netware menus.
Item Explanation Values: Auto*, EN_8023, EN_II, EN_8022, EN_SNAP You can select this item only when you set Config Netware to Yes. This item lets you select the IPX Frame Type. IPX Frame Type • Auto: You can set a frame type automatically. • EN_8022: Select this value to use the IEEE 802.2 frame type. • EN_8023: Select this value to use the IEEE 802.3 frame type. • EN_II: Select this value to use the ETHERNET II frame type. • EN_SNAP: Select this value to use the SNAP frame type.
4 Sizes and Capacities Using Print Materials Input Source/Capacity* This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality.
Using the Optional Tray Loading Paper The optional tray, Tray 2, can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of plain paper. Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Sizes and Capacities” on page 4.1 for acceptable paper capacities for each tray. To load paper in Tray 2, follow the instructions for loading paper on page 2.4.
To load print material in the Multi-purpose Tray: 1 If you want to print on previously printed paper from the Multi-purpose Tray, the printed side should be facing up with the uncurled edge toward the printer. If you experience problems with the paper feeding, turn the paper around. Lower the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support extension, as shown. NOTE: Make sure that you have not loaded too much print material.
3 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper without causing it to bend. 4 When you print a document, set the paper source to Manual Feed and select the appropriate paper size and type in the software application. For details, see the Software User’s Guide. 5 Print the document. 6 Press the On Line/Continue button ( To print on envelopes: 1 Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.
Printing on Labels Printing on Preprinted Paper • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example). • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds.
3 Printing on Card Stock or Customsized Materials • Postcards, 3.5in. by 5.5in. (index) cards and other customsized materials can be printed with your printer. The minimum size is 3.5in. by 5.5in. (90mm by 140mm) and the maximum size is 8.5in. by 14in. (216mm by 356mm). If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size box in the Paper tab, click the Custom button and set the size manually. • Always insert the short edge into the Multi-purpose Tray first.
5 Basic Printing Printing a Document This printer allows you to print from various Windows applications, a Macintosh computer, or a Linux system. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use. This chapter explains common printing tasks. • Printing a Document • Canceling a Print Job For details about printing, see the Software User’s Guide.
6 Maintaining Your Printer Printing a Configuration Page (CLP-600N Only) You can print a configuration page from the printer’s control panel. Use the configuration page to view the current settings, to help troubleshoot problems, or to verify the installation of optional accessories, such as an optional tray. This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridges, as well as suggestions for high-quality and economical printing.
Replacing Supplies Managing Toner Cartridges From time to time, you need to replace the following items to maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts. Toner Cartridge Storage To get the maximum results from a toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind: The following items should be replaced after you have printed the specified number of pages or when the life span of each item has expired.
3 To redistribute the toner: 1 Using the handle, completely open the access door. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, gently rock it from side to side to redistribute the toner. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. CAUTION: • Do not touch the green surface, the OPC drum, on the front of the toner cartridge with your hands or any other material.
3 Grasp the handles on the empty toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the printer. 4 Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. Replacing Toner Cartridges The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K). When the Toner LEDs, ( ) on the control panel, indicating each individual toner cartridge according to its color, turn on, the printer stops printing.
6 Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge by removing the tape. Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt The life of the paper transfer belt is approximately 35,000 black and color pages. When the life span of the paper transfer belt has expired, the SamrtPanel program window appears on the computer, indicating the paper transfer belt needs to be replaced.
3 Locate the green release button on the inside of the access door (near the left side of the paper transfer belt). Press the button to release the paper transfer belt. Holding the handle on the paper transfer belt, lift it out of the printer. 7 Push down until it clicks into place. Then lower the paper transfer belt until it is parallel with the access door and firmly seated. The green release button automatically locks the paper transfer belt. 8 Close the access door firmly.
3 Open the top cover. 4 Using a copper coin or a screwdriver, remove the two screws on both sides of the fuser unit. Then using the handle, pull the fuser unit straight out. 5 Unpack a new fuser unit and insert it into the printer. 6 Tighten the two screws. 7 After making sure that the access door is open, close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. 8 Close the access door firmly. Replacing the Fuser Unit The life of the fuser unit is approximately 50,000 black and color pages.
3 Cleaning the Printer Grasp the handles on each toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridges from the printer. Set them on a clean flat surface. During the printing process, particles of paper, toner, and dust can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this build-up can cause print quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. Your printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these types of problems.
6 Grasp the handles on each toner cartridge. Align the toner cartridges with the slots inside the printer and insert them into their corresponding positions in the following order: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and then Black, until they click into place. Managing the Printer from the Website (CLP-600N Only) Via your printer’s website, you can set the printer to send email notifications to a specified address. To access the printer’s website: 1 Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer from Windows.
• SMTP Server Connection Timeout: Set the time interval (30 to 120 seconds) at which the printer attempts to send email from the SMTP server to the specified e-mail address. • Reply Address: When the printer generates e-mail, if necessary, you can have the reply message sent to a particular e-mail address. This is where you can enter the email address to which you want replies sent.
7 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Status Response Make sure that the On Line/Continue button on the control panel is green and “Ready” is shown on the SmartPanel program window or the control panel display (CLP-600N only).
Solving General Printing Problems For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Problem The printer does not print. Possible Cause Possible Cause The printer does not print. (continued) The printer may be configured incorrectly. Check the printer properties to ensure that all of the print settings are correct. The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Reinstall the printer driver; see the Software User’s Guide. Try printing a demo page.
Problem Half the page is blank. The paper keeps jamming. Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution The page orientation setting may be incorrect. Change the page orientation in your application. For details, see the Software User’s Guide. Pages print, but are blank. The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner. Redistribute the toner. If necessary, see page 6.2. The paper size and the paper size settings do not match.
In the Paper Feed Area Clearing Paper Jams If paper is jammed in the paper feed area, a lamp turns on at the corresponding location on the Status map. If you use the CLP-600N, “Jam0 In Tray1” also appears on the display. NOTE: When removing paper that is jammed in the printer, if possible always pull the paper in the direction that it normally moves so as not to damage internal components. Always pull firmly and evenly; do not jerk the paper.
3 7 Pull the tray open. After you pull it all the way out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the printer. Close the access door firmly. The printer will resume printing. CAUTION: If the access door is not completely closed, the printer will not operate.
