User manual KYOCERA FS-1050

Table of Contents Page Printer Operation Guide Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 1. Notice The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition. No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer's firmware (contents of its read-only memory). This manual, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done. Regarding Tradenames PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation. Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. 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NO CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. Cautions for Toner Handling · · · · · Do not incinerate the toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn. Never open the toner container or waste toner box. Make sure not to inhale the toner, and not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth with the hands stained with the toner. And make sure not to stick to your skin. For the disposal of old toner container and waste toner box, consult your dealer. Or dispose of the toner or toner containers in accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations. Keep away the toner container from children. iii Contents Introduction ................................................................................................vii Guide to the Manuals ................................................................................................................................... viii Guide to the Operation Guide........................................................................................................................ ix Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel ....................................................... 1-1 1.1 Understanding the Operator Panel ...................................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Using the Operator Panel...................................................................................................................... 1-6 1.2.1 Menu Selection System................................................................................................................ 1-6 1.2.2 Using the Menu Selection System ............................................................................................ 1-12 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software..................................................... 2-1 2.1 Installing the Printer Driver................................................................................................................. 2-2 2.1.1 Using Parallel/Serial Interfaces .................................................................................................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using USB Interface .................................................................................................................... 2-9 2.2 Setting Up the Default Properties ...................................................................................................... 2-16 2.2.1 Using the Option Paper Feeder ................................................................................................. 2-16 2.2.2 Selecting the Page Description Language ................................................................................ 2-17 2.3 Printing from Windows Applications.................................................................................................. 2-19 2.3.1 Basic Printing Task.................................................................................................................... 2-19 2.3.2 Setting Custom Paper Size ........................................................................................................ 2-21 2.3.3 Advanced Media Settings .......................................................................................................... 2-23 2.3.4 Printing Multiple Pages per Sheet ............................................................................................ 2-29 2.3.5 Changing the Size of the Document.......................................................................................... 2-31 2.3.6 Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Manual Duplex) ................................................................... 2-32 2.3.7 Changing the Resolution ........................................................................................................... 2-36 2.3.8 Adjusting Grayscale ................................................................................................................... 2-38 2.3.9 TrueType Fonts .......................................................................................................................... 2-39 Chapter 3 Maintenance ........................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Toner Container Replacement .............................................................................................................. 3-2 3.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval ...................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.2 Replenishing Toner ...................................................................................................................... 3-3 3.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 3-6 3.2.1 Printer Interior............................................................................................................................. 3-6 iv Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 4-1 4.1 General Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 4-2 4.2 Print Quality Problems ......................................................................................................................... 4-3 4.3 Indicators and Messages ....................................................................................................................... 4-6 4.3.1 Indicators...................................................................................................................................... 4-6 4.3.2 Maintenance Messages ................................................................................................................ 4-7 4.3.3 Errors Messages ........................................................................................................................... 4-9 4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam....................................................................................................................... 4-11 4.4.1 Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays ................................................................................ 4-11 4.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette......................................................................................................... 4-12 4.4.3 Jam Inside the Printer............................................................................................................... 4-12 Chapter 5 Paper Selection....................................................................... 5-1 5.1 General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 5-2 5.1.1 Paper Availability......................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.2 Paper Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.2 Selecting the Right Paper...................................................................................................................... 5-3 5.3 Special Paper.......................................................................................................................................... 5-7 5.3.1 Transparency (overhead projection film) .................................................................................... 5-7 5.3.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels .............................................................................................................. 5-8 5.4 Paper Type ........................................................................................................................................... 5-11 Appendix A Fonts ....................................................................................... A-1 A.1 Internal Fonts........................................................................................................................................A-2 A.2 List of Fonts ...........................................................................................................................................A-3 A.2.1 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts and KPDL Fonts..............................................................A-3 Appendix B Options .................................................................................... B-1 B.1 Available Options ................................................................................................................................. B-2 B.2 Expansion Memory Installation.......................................................................................................... B-3 B.3 Memory (CompactFlash) Card ............................................................................................................ B-8 B.4 Network Interface Card ..................................................................................................................... B-10 v Appendix C Host Computer Interface........................................................ C-1 C.1 Parallel Interface.................................................................................................................................. C-2 C.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes ................................................................................. C-2 C.1.2 Interface Signals......................................................................................................................... C-2 C.2 USB Interface ....................................................................................................................................... C-5 C.2.1 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. C-5 C.2.2 Interface Signals......................................................................................................................... C-5 C.3 Serial Interface (Option) ...................................................................................................................... C-6 C.3.1 RS-232C Interface ...................................................................................................................... C-6 C.3.2 RS-422A Interface ...................................................................................................................... C-7 C.4 RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol .................................................................................................................. C-9 C.4.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command .......................................................................................... C-10 C.5 RS-232C Cable Connection................................................................................................................ C-11 C.5.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable ........................................................................................... C-11 C.5.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer ................................................................................ C-11 Appendix D Printer Specifications ............................................................. D-1 Printer Specifications .................................................................................................................................. D-2 Appendix E Glossary .................................................................................. E-1 Index .................................................................................................. Index-1 vi Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as EcoPrint function that reduces the power consumption and Auto Media Type Selection function that selects automatically media before print. This section explains the following topics: · · Guide to the Manuals Guide to the Operation Guide vii Guide to the Manuals Item Installation Guide (paper manual) Operation Guide (this manual) PRESCRIBE Programming Manual PDF417 Two-Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual Description Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page. Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE commands and their parameters in detail for experienced users. Includes a PDF417 overview and explains PRESCRIBE commands for use with two-dimensional barcodes. viii Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide guides you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel This chapter explains the message display, indicators and keys on the operator panel, and how to make various settings using the operator panel. Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software This chapter explains how to install the printer driver, and how to print from applications. Chapter 3 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 5 Paper Selection This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer. Appendix A Fonts This appendix explains about and lists the printer's internal fonts. Appendix B Options 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. Appendix C Host Computer Interface This appendix describes the pin assignment and specifications for the printer's parallel interface, USB interface, and optional serial interface. Appendix D Printer Specifications This appendix lists the printer's specifications. Appendix E Glossary This appendix explains the terminology used in this guide. ix Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel 1 This chapter explains the following topics: · · Understanding the Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel 1-1 Understanding the Operator Panel 1.1 Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel has an LCD message display, 3 LED indicators, and eight keys. Message Display The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The eight messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and printing. Other messages, those needing operator attention, are explained in Chapter 4 4. Message Self test Please wait Ready Processing Meaning The printer is self-testing after power-up. The printer is warming up and is not ready. The printer is ready to print. The printer is receiving data, generating graphics, reading a memory card or printing. When the printer is switched on for the first time after the toner container is installed, (Adding toner) also appears. The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer wakes from Sleep mode whenever GO key on the operator panel is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or data is received. The printer then warms up and goes online. The time that the printer takes to enter Sleep mode depends on the Sleep Timer setting. Jobs inside the printer are being cancelled. To cancel a job, see the table on page 1-5 1-5. The printer is waiting for the end-of-job command before printing the last page. Pressing the GO key allows you to obtain the last page immediately. The printer is printing the last page after a waiting period. Sleeping Cancelling data Waiting FormFeed TimeOut Interface Indicator The LCD message display also shows the interface that is currently used in the form of the following abbreviations: PAR USB SER OPT --Standard bi-directional parallel interface Standard USB interface Optional serial interface (RS-232C) Optional network interface card No interface is active. 1-2 Understanding the Operator Panel Note Each interface has a time-out time of 30 seconds during which the other interface should wait to receive a print job. Even a print job has been complete on the interface, you should wait for this period until the other interface begins printing the job. Paper Size Indicator The LCD message display also provides information about the paper size of the paper source. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes. Message Display Paper Size ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) ISO A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) ISO A6 (10.5 × 14.8 cm)* JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.6 cm) JIS B6 (12.8 × 18.2 cm)* Letter (8-1/2 × 11 inches) Legal (8-1/2 × 14 inches) Monarch (3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches)* Business (4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches)* ISO DL (11 × 22 cm)* ISO C5 (16.2 × 22.9 cm)* ISO B5 (17.6 × 25 cm)* Message Display Paper Size Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches)* Commercial 6-3/4 (3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches)* Commercial 9 (3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches)* Oficio II (8-1/2 × 13 inches)* Statement (5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches)* Folio (210 × 330 mm)* Japanese Postcard (10 × 14.8 cm)* Return Postcard (20 × 14.8 cm)* Envelope (Youkei 2) (114 × 162 mm)* Envelope (Youkei 4) (105 × 235 mm)* Custom Size (14.8 × 21 cm to 21.6 × 35.6 cm) A4 A5 A6 B5 B6 LT LG MO BU DL C5 b5 * EX #6 #9 O2 ST FO HA OH Y2 Y4 CU With only the MP tray feeding. While the printer is processing data, the SIZE indicator indicates the paper size selected by the application software. Note 1-3 Understanding the Operator Panel Paper Type Indicator This shows the paper type defined for the current paper source. Automatic paper source switching is available according to the paper type. The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See Setting the MP 1-65. Tray Type on page 1-60 and Setting the Cassette Type on page 1-65 The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type. Message Display None PLAIN TRNSPRNCY PREPRINT LABELS BOND RECYCLED VELLUM * Paper Type Auto Plain Transparency* Preprinted Labels* Bond Recycled Vellum* Message Display ROUGH LETTERHEA COLOR PREPUNCH ENVELOPE CARDSTOCK CUSTOM1 (to 8) Paper Type Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Envelope* Cardstock* Custom 1 ( to 8 ) With only the MP tray feeding. Other Indicators The following indicators light during normal operation and when the printer needs attention. READY DATA ATTENTION Indicator READY Description Flashing: Flashing Indicates errors that you can correct yourself. Lit: Lit Indicates that the printer is online and ready. Off: Off Indicates that the printer is offline. The printer can receive data, but will not print it. The indicator can also signal that printing has been manually or automatically stopped due to an error. Flashing: Flashing Indicates a data transfer in process. Lit: Lit Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data is being written to the memory card. Off: Off Indicates that the printer is idle. Flashing: Flashing Indicates that paper has run out, that memory is insufficient, that toner is low or other warning messages. Lit: Lit Indicates common errors (such as controller errors), when mechanical maintenance is needed or indicates a problem that requires a call to the service center. Off: Off Indicates the printer is operating normally. DATA ATTENTION 1-4 Understanding the Operator Panel Keys The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer. Note the certain keys have the secondary function. MENU ENTER CANCEL GO Settings made with these keys affect only the interface currently in use. Note Key GO Function · Switches the printer online and offline (even offline, the printer can receive data). · Cancels specific errors. · Cancels a printing job. To cancel, proceed as follows: 1 Make sure if Processing appears on the message display. 2 Press the CANCEL key. 3 Print Cancel? appears on the message display and then interface to be canceled. Parallel USB Serial (appears only when an optional serial interface is present) Option (appears only when an optional network interface card is installed) Press the CANCEL key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing. or key and then press the ENTER key. Printing 4 Select the interface to cancel using the from the selected interface will stop. Cancelling data appears in the message display and printing stops after the current page is printed. · Resets numeric values or cancels setting procedures. · When pressed during mode selection, it ends the setting and the printer returns to the Ready condition. · Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read a memory card; and more. Used to access desired items or input numeric values. In some control procedures, the < and > keys are used to access or exit submenu items. Used to access desired items or input numeric values. In some control procedures, the < and > keys are used to access or exit submenu items. Used as the < key in mode selection. · Used as the > key in the mode selection function. · Displays online help messages on the message display when paper jam errors occur. When pressed in the Ready condition, displays explanations of online help messages. When pressed while the online help is displayed, cancels the online help. Confirms numeric values and other selections. CANCEL MENU ENTER 1-5 Using the Operator Panel 1.2 Using the Operator Panel This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the printer default settings such as the default number of copies, emulation, etc., to match your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display. The printer applies the most recent printer settings sent from the application software or from the printer driver. These take priority over operator panel settings. Note 1.2.1 Menu Selection System The following is the flowchart of the menu selection system of the printer. Vertical movement between menus is made with the and keys and horizontal movement is made with the > and < keys. To change or confirm settings of items, use the ENTER key. Ready PAR A4 PLAIN MENU Print Menu Map Print Status Page Continued on next page 1-6 Using the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Interface Parallel Interface USB >Interface Serial Interface Option > > > >Parallel I/F Auto >Parallel I/F Normal >Parallel I/F High speed I/F >Parallel Nibble (high) The items presented in shadowed boxes do not appear unless the appropriate optional unit is installed in the printer. >Baud Rate 9600 >Data Bits 8 >Stop Bits 1 >Parity None >Protocol DTR (pos.)&XON >NetWare Off >NetWare On >TCP/IP Off >NetWare On >EtherTalk Off >Opt. StatusPage Off > >>NetWare Frame Auto >>DHCP On >>IP Address 000.000.000.000 >>Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 >>Gateway 000.000.000.000 > Emulation PCL 6 Emulation KPDL Emulation KPDL (AUTO) Emulation Line Printer Emulation IBM Proprinter Emulation DIABLO 630 Emulation EPSON LQ-850 > >Print KPDL errs Off >Print KPDL errs On >Alt. Emulation PCL 6 >Print KPDL errs Off >Print KPDL errs On > Continued on next page 1-7 Using the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Font > >Font Select > Internal >Font Select > Option >> I000 >Code Set Regular IBM PC-8 >>Courier Regular >>Courier Dark >>Letter Gothic Regular >>Letter Gothic Dark >List of Internal Fonts >List of Option Fonts Page Set > >Copies 001 >>Size 012.00 point(s) >>Pitch 10.00 cpi >Orientation Portrait >Orientation Landscape >Page Protect Auto >Page Protect On >LF Action LF Action >LF only CR Action >LF and LF Ignore LF >CR Action CR Action >CR only CR Action >CR and LF Ignore CR >Wide A4 Off >Wide A4 On Continued on next page 1-8 Using the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Print Quality > >KIR Mode On >KIR mode Off >EcoPrint Mode Off >EcoPrint Mode On >Resolution Fast 1200 >Resolutionmode 300 dpi >Resolution 600 dpi Opt. ROM > >Read Data >List of Partitions > >RAM Disk Size >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >List of Partitions RAM Disk Mode Off Disk Mode RAM On Memory Card > >Read Fonts >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >Format >List of Partitions Continued on next page 1-9 Using the Operator Panel Continued from Previous page Paper Handling > >MP Tray Mode Cassette >MP Tray Mode First >MP Tray Size >MP Tray Size A4 >MP Tray Type >MP Tray Size Plain >Cassette Size > A4 >Feed Select Custom >Cassette Type >Feed Select Plain Select >Feed >Feed Select >Cassette MP Tray >Override A4/LT Off >Type Adjust Custom 1 >Reset Type Adjust > >>Paper Weight Normal >>Paper Typr Heavy(Thick) >>Paper Type Light(Thin) >>Print Density 03 >>Unit mm >>Unit inch >>X Dimension 210mm >>Y Dimension 356mm Life Counters > >Total Print 0123456 >New Toner Installed Continued on next page 1-10 Using the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Others > >MSG Language English >Form Feed Time Out 030sec. >Sleep Timer > 005 min. >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot. Off >Resource prot. Permanent >Resource prot. Perm / Temp >Auto Continue Mode Continue > >Auto Off Mode On >Service > >>Auto Continue Timer 030sec. >>Print Status Page >>Developer >>Sleep Mode On >>Sleep Mode Off 1-11 Using the Operator Panel 1.2.2 Using the Menu Selection System This section explains the procedure for using the menu selection system. The menu selection system is activated by the MENU key while the printer is Ready. Printing the Menu Map The printer produces a full list of the menu selection system. Note that menus indicated on the list may vary depending on which optional units are installed in the printer. 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key until Print Menu Map appears. Print Menu Map 3 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. Print Menu Map ? If you want to abandon this operation, press the CANCEL key. 4 Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a menu map. 1-12 Using the Operator Panel Sample MENU MAP FS-1050 Page Printer MENU MAP 1-13 Using the Operator Panel Printing a Status Page If you want to check the printer's current status, including available memory and option settings, you can find the information you need on the status page. 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key until Print Status Page appears. Print Status Page 3 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. Print Status Page ? If you want to abandon this operation, press the CANCEL key. 4 Press the ENTER key. The printer produces a status page. For a full description of the status page, see the following pages. 1-14 Using the Operator Panel The following is a sample status page. The numbers below correspond to the explanation numbers. FS-1050 Page Printer STATUS PAGE Firmware Version: Released: 1 Hardware Information Memory 2 3 Page Information 4 6 Installed Options 5 Network Status Emulation 7 Error Log 8 9 100 Toner Gauge 0 Interfaces 10 KIR Test pattern ON 11 Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's firmware version. Note 1-15 Using the Operator Panel 1 -- Software Version This contains the firmware version and date of issue of the printer. 2 -- Hardware Information This contains information about the printer settings, such as the size and type of paper in the paper cassette. 3 -- Memory This contains the total amount of memory installed in the printer, the amount of available memory and the current status of the RAM disk. See 1-56. Setting the RAM Disk on page 1-56 4 -- Page Information This shows the print resolution, number of copies and the total page count. 5 -- Installation Options This shows which options are installed in the printer. 6 -- Network Status This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, Default Gateway address, and other settings for the network interface card installed in the printer. 7 -- Emulation This shows all available emulations of the printer. The default printer emulation is PCL6. 8 -- Error Log This shows the last three instances of the following six types of errors, listed in order of occurrence: KPDL Error Press GO; Memory overflow Press GO; Print overrun Press GO; File not found Press GO; MemoryCard err Press GO; RAM disk error Press GO. The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the Error Log. For error remedies, see Chapter 4 Error information is cleared when the printer's 4. power is turned off. 9 -- Toner Gauge This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. When the value is 100, the toner container is full. The closer to 0, the smaller the amount of remaining toner. 10 -- Interface Information This shows the default font and emulation for all interfaces installed in the printer. 1-16 Using the Operator Panel 11 -- KIR Test Pattern KIR is the Kyocera original smoothing function. This test pattern shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system. Changing the Interface Parameters The printer is equipped with parallel and USB interfaces. In addition, it is possible to add an optional serial interface to the printer. Various printing environment parameters such as the default emulation can be changed independently of the interface by using the printer's menu selection system. First, select the interface to which the changes apply using the procedure described below. The interface selection described below does not select which interface data will be received from. The printer automatically selects an interface from which data is received. Selecting a Parallel Interface Mode The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/highspeed mode. Normally, this interface is used in the Auto mode as default. For details, see Appendix C After selecting an interface, reset or restart C. the printer. Only after you do this does the change take effect. Note 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current interface. Parallel (default) USB Serial (option) Option (with a network interface card installed) 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Interface ? Parallel If Parallel is not displayed, press the appears. or key until Parallel If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The interface remains unchanged. 4 Press the ENTER key again. 1-17 Using the Operator Panel 5 6 Press the > key. The message display changes to the communication mode menu. Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Parallel I/F ? Auto 7 Press the or key to display the desired mode. The display changes as shown below. Press the ENTER key. Auto (default) Normal High speed Nibble (high) 8 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Selecting the USB Interface Mode C. About USB interface, for details, see Appendix C 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current interface. Parallel (default) USB Serial (option) Option (with a network interface card installed) 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Interface ? Parallel 1-18 Using the Operator Panel 4 Press the or key until USB appears. Interface ? USB If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The interface remains unchanged. 5 6 Press the ENTER key. Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Selecting the Serial Interface Mode This section applies to the printers having the optional serial interface board installed. Option You can set the baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity and the protocol for the serial interface. 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current interface. Parallel (default) USB Serial (option) Option (with a network interface card installed) 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Interface ? Parallel If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The interface remains unchanged. 4 Press the or key until Serial appears. Interface ? Serial 1-19 Using the Operator Panel 5 6 Press the ENTER key again. Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the setting item and current setting change as shown below. >Baud Rate 9600 >Data Bits 8 >Stop Bits 1 >Parity None >Protocol DTR(pos.)&XON Definable baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Definable data bits: 7, 8 (default) Definable stop bits: 1 (default), 2 Definable parity: None (default), Odd, Even, Ignore Definable protocol: DTR(pos.)&XON (default), DTR(positive), DTR (negative), XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK 7 Display the setting item to be changed and press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. The following example shows how to change the baud rate. The settings for other items can be changed in a similar manner. >Baud Rate ? 9600 8 Press the or key to display the desired setting. The setting changes as shown below. The baud rate can be selected from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. Note Some computers may not be compatible with a baud rate of 115200 bps. If you set the baud rate to 115200 and communication problems occur, lower the baud rate. 1-20 Using the Operator Panel 9 Display the desired baud rate and press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Selecting Network Interface Parameters This section applies to the printers having the optional network interface card installed. To allow your printer support Netware, TCP/IP and EtherTalk networks, you will need to install the optional network interface card in your printer and make the proper adjustments as explained in this section. You can also have a status page for the network interface card printed out each time the printer is turned on. Option 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key until Interface > appears. One of the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current interface. Parallel (default) USB Serial (option) Option (with a network interface card installed) 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Interface ? Parallel 4 Press the or key until Option appears. Interface ? Option 5 Press the ENTER key again. 1-21 Using the Operator Panel 6 Press the > key. Each time the changes as shown below. or key is pressed, the display >NetWare On >TCP/IP On >EtherTalk Off > > >Opt. StatusPage This is the network interface card Off status page print menu. See page 1-24 1-24. 7 The following example explains how to activate the TCP/IP protocol to be able to connect the printer to a network. You can select Netware or EtherTalk in a similar manner. >TCP/IP On > If TCP/IP is currently Off, select On using the the ENTER key again. or key. Press >TCP/IP ? On >TCP/IP On > 1-22 Using the Operator Panel 8 Press the > key. Each time the changes as shown below. or key is pressed, the item >>DHCP On >>IP Address 000.000.000.000 >>Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 >>Gateway 000.000.000.000 9 Display the item to be set and press the ENTER key. For DHCP a question mark (?) appears. For IP Address, Subnet , Mask, and Gateway, the cursor (_) blinks. For DHCP select On or Off using the For 10 Subnet ,Mask and Gateway addresses, or key.or IP Address, press key to change the number (000 to 255) where the cursor is blinking. You can use the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left. To obtain these addresses, consult your network administrator. 11 Press the ENTER key. 12 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. 1-23 Using the Operator Panel Printing a Network Interface Card Status Page To use this function, the optional network interface card must be installed in the printer. Option You can print a network interface card status page each time the printer prints the status page. The network interface card status page shows the firmware version, the network addresses and other information under various network protocols about the network interface card. The default is Off (print). Printing out a network interface card status page may not be possible with some network interface cards. For details, see your network interface card manual. Note 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key until Interface > appears. Interface Parallel > 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Interface ? Parallel If you want to abandon this procedure, press the CANCEL key. The interface remains unchanged. 4 Press the or key until Option appears. Interface ? Option