User manual KYOCERA FS-1200

Table of Contents FS-1200 User's Manual Kyocera Laser Printer Introduction 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 6. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 2. 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 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. PRESCRIBE 2e, KPDL, and KIR2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2) 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. AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. This Kyocera page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A. This product was developed using the TornadoTM Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems. Contains UFSTTM and MicroType® from Agfa Corporation. © 1999 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.2., September 1999 i Introduction IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU DO NOT SO RETURN THE DEVICE WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country organization, grants you a license for the Programs only in the country where you acquired the Programs. You obtain no rights other than those granted you under this license. The term "Programs" means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions merged into other programs. IBM retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner, copyrights in the Programs. 1. License Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer possession of the Programs and the device to another party. If you transfer the Programs, you must transfer a copy of this license and any other documentation to the other party. Your license is then terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first use of the Program. You may not: 1) use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except as provided in this license; 2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or 3) sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the Program. 2. Limited Warranty The Programs are provided "AS IS." THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS (OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE BUNDLING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR ALDC 3. Limitation of Remedies IBM's entire liability under this license is the following; 1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM's liability will be for actual damages only and will be limited to the greater of: a) the equivalent of U.S.$25,000 in your local currency; or b) IBM's then generally available license fee for the Program This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable. IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential damages, even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of Programs supplied to IBM. IBM's and the developer's limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you. ii Introduction 4. General You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license. Neither party may bring an action, regardless of form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired the Program in the United States, this license is governed by the laws of the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which you acquired the Program. 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. "Software" shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software. 2. You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters, numerals, characters and symbols ("Typefaces") solely for your own customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on the registration card you return to Agfa Japan. Under the terms of this License Agreement, you have the right to use the Fonts on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the fonts on more than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agreement which can be obtained from Agfa Japan. Agfa Japan retains all rights, title and interest to the Software and Typefaces and no rights are granted to you other than a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement. 3. To protect proprietary rights of Agfa Japan, you agree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures regulating access to and use of the Software and Typefaces. 4. You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefaces, except that you may make one backup copy. You agree that any such copy shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the original. 5. This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License may be terminated by Agfa Japan if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice from Agfa Japan. When this License expires or is terminated, you shall either return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as requested. 6. You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software. 7. Agfa Japan warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Agfa Japan-published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Agfa Japan does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE EXCLUDED. 8. Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Agfa Japan in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Agfa Japan. IN NO EVENT WILL AGFA JAPAN BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES. 9. New York, U.S.A. law governs this Agreement. 10. You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written consent of Agfa Japan. 11. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as appropriate. Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2). iii Introduction 12. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY OPENING THIS DISKETTE PACKAGE, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Ì Ì Ì Ì Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Shielded circular cable should be used for interfacing with the computer. Caution to user Any modification without prior permission may cause harmful interference. If any modification/change is introduced to this equipment without prior permission, Kyocera as the manufacturer cannot guarantee compliance with FCC rules. To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following units: Conforming to the Class B limits Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì DU-20/21 Duplexer HS-20 Paper Handler/Stacker PF-20/PF-20mini Paper Feeder PF-21/PF-21mini Paper Feeder SO-6 Sorter/Stacker ST-20 Bulk Paper Stacker IB-10 Serial Interface Board Kit iv Introduction Interface connectors Important note on the interface connectors Be sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable to the printer. For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer's internal electronics through the interface connector(s), keep the optional paper handler/stacker connector (see page 1-6) which is not in use capped using the protective cap supplied. Use shielded interface cable. Safety information Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user operation. Laser notice This printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Caution Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. (European/Asian countries) (U.S.A./Canada) v Introduction CDRH regulations The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Ozone concentration The printers generate ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 ppm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 3. Do not use this product near water. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 6. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. 7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. 8. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. Except as explained elsewhere in User's Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A--When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B--If liquid has been spilled into the product. C--If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D--If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E--If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. vi Introduction Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Model Number: Page Printer FS-1200 (as tested with enhancement optional units: PF-20, DU-20, HS-20 and ST-20 etc.) Kyocera Kyocera Electronics Inc. 11465 John's Creek Parkway, Suite #250 Duluth, GA 30097, U.S.A. 770-623-2150 770-623-2151 Paul Bosak 770-623-2163 Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone number: Fax number: Contact person for technical matter: Phone: Manufacturer's name: Manufacturer's address: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CE Marking Directive according to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Manufacturer's name: Manufacturer's address: declares that the product Product name: Model number: Page Printer FS-1200 (as tested with enhancement optional units:PF-20, DU-20, HS-20 and ST-20 etc.) Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan conforms to the following product specifications. EN 55 022:1998 Class B EN 61 000-3-2:1995 EN 61 000-3-3:1995 EN 50 082-1:1992 IEC 801-2:1991 IEC 801-3:1984 IEC 801-4:1988 EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 EN 60 825-1:1994+A11 vii Introduction The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned. User's instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications Technical drawings Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity Other technical information KYOCERA ELECTRONICS EUROPE GmbH Mollsfeld 12 40670 Meerbusch, Germany Phone: +49 21 59 918 0 Fax: +49 21 59 918 100 Declaration of Conformity (Australia) Manufacturer's name: Manufacturer's address: declares that the product Product name: Model number: Page Printer FS-1200 (as tested with enhancement optional units: PF-20, DU-20, HS-20 and ST-20 etc.) Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan Description of device: This Page Printer Model FS-1200 is the 12ppm; A4 size and utilized plane paper; laser; dry toner etc. The printer can be equipped with several enhancement optional units as a paper feeder as PF-20, a duplexer as DU-20, a paper handler/stacker as HS-20, a bulk paper stacker as ST-20 etc. Conforms to the following product specifications. AS/NZS 3548: IEC60950 IEC60825-1 1995 (EN 55 022:1998 Class B) (EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4) (EN 60 825-1:1994+A11) The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned. User's instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications Technical drawings Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity Other technical information. viii Introduction The manufacturer has been employed with ISO9001 scheme. The manufacturer has been attested by JQA and BS. KYOCERA ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD Unit 6, 112 Talavera Road, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia Phone: +61 2-9888-9999 Fax: +61 2-9888-9588 Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ISO 7779 Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779. Disclaimer We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software. ix Introduction Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-use If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet. We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible damages that may occur when the printer is used next time. Moving the Printer When you move the printer: Ì Move it gently. Ì Keep it as level as possible, to avoid spilling toner inside the printer. Ì If you need to move the printer to another location, first remove the toner container, waste toner bottle, and developer unit. The procedure for removing these is as follows: 1. Get the supplied plastic bag ready, remove the toner container and the waste toner bottle from the printer, and put them into each plastic bags. 2. Get the supplied plastic bag ready, remove it from the printer according to the figure below, close the protect cover on the developer unit, and put it into the plastic bag. Connector Developer Unit Protect Cover Developer Unit Release Lever 3. Place the toner container, waste toner bottle, and cable as shown in the figure, then rest cardboard piece A on top. A Waste Toner Bottle Toner Container Cable 4. Place the developer unit as shown in the figure, then push flap B in the direction of the arrow. Developer Unit To reinstall the developer unit into the printer, use the reverse procedure of the above. B x Introduction As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® The basic objective of the ENERGY STAR Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently. This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the ENERGY STAR Program. This function makes it possible to reduce the amount of electrical power consumed by the printer. For maximum power savings, turn off the printer's power supply when not using the printer for extended periods of time. For details on the sleep timer function and printer power consumption, refer to the instruction manual provided with the printer. Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep timer function: Power consumption in sleep mode 12 W (30 W) ): ENERGY STAR program guideline Initial sleep mode setting FS-1200 30 minutes (30 minutes) ( The action program Energy 2000 Energy partnership for a sustainable development. We get further ­ with all our energy. Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT This product has been developed and manufactured with the express interest of reducing the impact on the environment. Using Kyocera's innovative cartridge free technology, Kyocera has created an advanced printing system that does not require the wasteful replacement and disposal of a cartridge. xi Introduction Introduction The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It has been designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology. Maintenance Features · Compact design Thanks to the inboard cassette configuration, the printer requires no more space than the average computer. · 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. Print Engine Features · Superb print quality With 600 dots-per-inch, the printout is close to typeset quality. Also, Kyocera Image Refinement 2 (KIR 2) technology provides excellent sharpness and consistency. · High speed A4 sizes typically print at the rate of 12 pages per minute. (Actual time varies according to page complexity) · Large paper capacity Approximately 250 sheets can be loaded into the paper cassette, and about 100 sheets can be loaded into the MP tray. · Wide variety of print media As well as standard paper, the printer will print on Transparency, labels and other types of special purpose media. · Sleep mode Conserves energy during the printer's idle periods. · Ecoprint mode Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page. · Standard bi-directional parallel interface Supports high-speed data exchange with the computer. xii Introduction Software Features · Wide variety of available fonts The printer comes with 80 PCL/PS compatible fonts installed. · Kyocera's own PRESCRIBE 2e printer language Allows advanced graphic capabilities that allow you to print out any outline shape or solid form, as well as providing a variety of special effects such as patterned fills, gray-scale shading, a user accessible print image model, and multiple page orientations and print directions within the same page. · Automatic rotation of fonts and graphics Images and fonts are automatically rotated to match the page orientation. · A wide variety of internal symbol sets The printer supports most PCL 6 symbol sets. · Display of printer messages in any of four languages English, French, German, or Italian. As an option it is also possible to download the messages in other languages. Please contact your Kyocera dealer. · Memory card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc. Data in the memory card can be selectively read from the printers control panel. · Simple network management protocol (SNMP) compliance Offers network managers complete open network management. · Kyocera PrintMonitor Provides network wide management of the Kyocera FS family of laser printers. Refer to the readme file located in the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM (included with the printer) for details. · PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes The printer includes the capability that allows the user to implement the two-dimensional stacked bar code symbology, PDF 417, or Portable Data File 417. Options The following options are available for the printer. DU-20/21 HS-20 PA-1 PA-20 PF-20/PF-20mini PF-21/PF-21mini PT-4 SO-6 ST-20 IB-10 Duplexer Paper Handler/Stacker Paper Path Adaptor Paper Path Adaptor Paper Feeder Paper Feeder Face-up Output Tray Sorter/stacker Bulk Paper Stacker Serial Interface Board Kit xiii Introduction User's Manual (This booklet) The User's Manual is this booklet. This manual guides you through the following topics: Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Installation Printer operation Control panel operations Fonts Maintenance and troubleshooting CD-ROM (Kyocera Digital Library) The CD-ROM supplied contains the printer User's Manual, PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual, and PDF417 Two Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual. To gain access to these documents, insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate drive and follow the instructions on the insert accompanying the CD-ROM. To view these documents, you need the Adobe Acrobat software installed in your computer. For details, read the instructions on the CD-ROM package. The User's Manual guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. The PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual explains how to use the PRESCRIBE 2e commands in document files for formatting, and their parameters in detail for experienced users, using pictures and samples. User's Manual (on CD-ROM): Includes the text of this manual. PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual (on CD-ROM): Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì PRESCRIBE 2e command reference Fonts Bar codes Printer permanent parameters Emulation PDF417 Two Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual (on CD-ROM): Ì PDF417 overview Ì PRESCRIBE 2e commands for PDF417 xiv Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Installing the Printer............................................. 1-1 1.1. Positioning the Printer............................................................ 1-1 Clearance............................................................................................................ 1-1 Places to Avoid ................................................................................................... 1-1 Basic requirements ............................................................................................ 1-2 Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-3 1.2. 1.3. Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................... 1-3 List of Shipped Components ............................................................................. 1-4 Names of Parts........................................................................ 1-5 Front View.......................................................................................................... 1-5 Interior View ...................................................................................................... 1-6 Rear View ........................................................................................................... 1-6 1.4. 1.5. Setting Up and Interfacing ..................................................... 1-7 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Feeding ......................................... 1-18 First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding) ....................................................... 1-18 Cassette Mode.................................................................................................. 1-18 Duplex Printing from the MP tray ................................................................. 1-18 Selecting the MP Tray ..................................................................................... 1-18 1.6. 1.7. Memory Card ........................................................................ 1-21 Handling a Memory Card................................................................................ 1-21 Memory Expansion Installation ............................................ 1-22 Removing the Main Circuit Board.................................................................. 1-22 DIMM to be used ............................................................................................. 1-24 Installing and Removing The DIMM.............................................................. 1-24 Testing the Expansion Memory ...................................................................... 1-25 Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer.................................. 2-1 2.1. Control Panel .......................................................................... 2-1 Message Display ................................................................................................ 2-2 Interface Indicator ............................................................................................. 2-2 Resolution Indicator .......................................................................................... 2-2 Paper Size Indicator .......................................................................................... 2-3 Copy Indicator.................................................................................................... 2-3 Symbolic Indicators ........................................................................................... 2-4 Control Keys....................................................................................................... 2-5 xv Table of Contents 2.2. Operating Procedures............................................................. 2-6 Switching Power On .......................................................................................... 2-6 Stack Selection................................................................................................... 2-6 Feed Selection .................................................................................................... 2-6 On-line/Off-line Setting ..................................................................................... 2-7 Canceling Printing............................................................................................. 2-7 Status Printout .................................................................................................. 2-8 Form Feed ........................................................................................................ 2-10 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. Using the Mode Select Menu ............................................... 2-11 Mode Select Menu............................................................................................ 2-11 Configuring Interfaces.......................................................... 2-13 Parallel Interface ............................................................................................. 2-13 RAM DISK .............................................................................. 2-14 Setting the RAM DISK Size ............................................................................ 2-14 RAM DISK Operations .................................................................................... 2-14 2.6. Operating a Memory Card.................................................... 2-15 Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card ................................................. 2-15 Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card ..................................................... 2-15 Writing Data to a Memory Card ..................................................................... 2-15 Deleting Data from a Memory Card ............................................................... 2-16 Formatting a Memory Card ............................................................................ 2-17 Printing a list of data names........................................................................... 2-17 2.7. 2.8. Setting Custom Sizes ............................................................ 2-18 Setting the Paper Type ......................................................... 2-19 Making Settings............................................................................................... 2-20 Paper Type User Setting ................................................................................. 2-20 2.9. Sleep (Ecopower) Mode........................................................ 2-22 2.10. Dumping Received Data ....................................................... 2-23 2.11. KIR 2 Level............................................................................ 2-24 2.12. Ecoprint Mode ...................................................................... 2-25 2.13. Resource Protection.............................................................. 2-26 2.14. Adjusting the Print Density .................................................. 2-26 2.15. Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer)..................................... 2-27 Chapter 3 Fonts....................................................................... 3-1 3.1. 3.2. Internal Fonts.......................................................................... 3-1 List of Fonts ............................................................................ 3-2 xvi Table of Contents Chapter 4 Maintenance .......................................................... 4-1 4.1. Toner Kit Replacement ........................................................... 4-1 Toner Kit to be Used.......................................................................................... 4-1 Supplying Toner................................................................................................. 4-1 Replace the Waste Toner Bottle........................................................................ 4-4 4.2. Cleaning .................................................................................. 4-6 Main Charger Unit ............................................................................................ 4-6 Paper Feed Unit................................................................................................. 4-8 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting .................................................... 5-1 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. General Guide ......................................................................... 5-1 Power Problems...................................................................... 5-2 Interface Problems.................................................................. 5-2 Print Quality Problems............................................................ 5-3 Completely blank printout ................................................................................ 5-3 All-black printout............................................................................................... 5-3 Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots .......................................................... 5-4 Black or white vertical streaks ......................................................................... 5-4 Faint or blurred printing................................................................................... 5-5 Grey background................................................................................................ 5-5 Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper ......................................................... 5-6 Characters out of position ................................................................................. 5-6 5.5 Indicators and Messages ........................................................ 5-7 Indicators ........................................................................................................... 5-7 Maintenance Messages...................................................................................... 5-8 Error Messages ................................................................................................ 5-10 5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam......................................................... 5-12 Appendix A Printer Specifications.........................................A-1 Appendix B Paper Selection...................................................B-1 B.1. General Guidelines.................................................................. B-1 Paper Availability ..............................................................................................B-1 Paper Specifications ..........................................................................................B-1 B.2. B.3. Selecting the Right Paper ....................................................... B-2 Special Paper .......................................................................... B-4 Transparency .....................................................................................................B-5 Adhesive-Backed Labels....................................................................................B-5 xvii Table of Contents Appendix C Host Computer Interface ................................... C-1 C.1. Parallel Interface ..................................................................... C-1 Parallel interface communication modes .........................................................C-1 Interface Signals ................................................................................................C-2 C.2. Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option) .......................... C-4 RS-232C interface ..............................................................................................C-4 RS-422A interface ..............................................................................................C-5 C.3. C.4. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ...................................................... C-6 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 command ....................................................................C-7 RS-232C Cable Connection ..................................................... C-7 Preparing an RS-232C Cable ............................................................................C-7 Connecting the Printer to the Computer..........................................................C-8 Index..................................................................................Index-1 Mode Select Menu ........................................................Last page xviii 1.1. Positioning the Printer Chapter 1 Installing the Printer This chapter explains how to unpack and install the printer. The topics covered are: Positioning the printer Unpacking and inspection Names of parts Setting up and interfacing 1.1. Clearance Positioning the Printer Allow at least the necessary minimum clearance around the printer (see below). A total space of 92 cm by 61 cm by 138 cm (36 by 24 by 54 inches) is needed. 30 cm (12 inches) Face-up Output Tray (option) 30 cm (12 inches) 20 cm (8 inches) [40 cm (16 inches) when the optional face-up output tray is installed.] For details, refer to page 1-12. 60 cm (24 inches) 25 cm (10 inches) Places to Avoid Avoid installing the printer in locations subject to: Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Direct drafts of hot or cold air Direct drafts from outside (Avoid locations near doors leading outside.) Sudden temperature or humidity changes Sources of high temperature, for example, near stoves or radiators Excessive dust Vibration Ammonia or other harmful fumes. (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or make liberal use of insecticide, remove the printer first!) Ì Excessive sunlight or humidity Ì Lack of ventilation Ì Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level 1-1 1.1. Positioning the Printer Basic requirements The printer will work best if it is installed in a location that is: Ì Near the computer If the parallel interface is used to connect the printer to the computer, the connecting cable should be shielded type and not be longer than 3 meters (10 feet). Ì Level and well supported Place the printer on a sturdy table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer. Ì Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone (see section Power Supply on next page). Power requirements are: Voltage Frequency Current capacity 120 V (U.S.A./Canada), 220 V to 240 V (European countries), ±10 % at each voltage 60 Hz (120 V), ±2 % 50 Hz/60 Hz (220 V to 240 V), ±2 % Max. 5.2 A at 120 V, or Max. 2.8 A at 220 V to 240 V The outlet should be earthed, or an adapter should be used. If an extension cord is used, the total length of the power cord plus extension should be 5 meters (17 feet) or less. Ì Well ventilated, not too hot or cold, and not too damp or dry Temperature Humidity 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) 20% to 80% If you install the printer where the temperature or humidity is outside the above ranges, you may not get the best print quality, and there will be an increased chance of paper jams. 1-2 1.2. Unpacking and Inspection Power Supply The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier, or shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a power circuit with equipment like this, a high-frequency noise filter or isolation transformer is advisable. (Filters and transformers are available commercially.) Avoid using plug multipliers to connect a large number of devices on the same circuit as the printer. If the power from the outlet itself appears to be unstable, a line stabilizer should be used. In places where the voltage tends to fluctuate, it may be necessary to install a voltage regulator. As the disconnect device is not incorporated in the printer's AC primary circuit, an easily accessible socket outlet must be provided near the equipment. If the printer is used with the optional Sorter (SO-6) or Stacker (ST-20), in order to avoid shortcircuiting, it should be ensured that these devices are plugged securely into their respective power outlets. Da kein Trennschalter in den Wechselstrom-Primärkreis des Druckers eingebaut ist, muß eine leicht zugängliche Steckdose in der Nähe des Gerätes vorhanden sein. Wenn der Drucker mit dem gesonderten Sorter (SO-6) oder Stapler (ST-20) verwendet wird, muß darauf geachtet werden, daß diese Geräte einwandfrei an separate Steckdosen angeschlossen sind, um Kurzschluß zu vermeiden. 1.2. Unpacking and Inspection The printer is packed as shown below. Unpack the printer following diagrams 1 and 2 on the next page. While unpacking it, check that the listed parts are all accounted for. Examine the package for any signs of damage that may have been caused during transportation. If the carton is found to be badly damaged, leave the carton unopened and immediately notify the dealer from whom you purchased the printer. Save the box and other packing materials in case you have to repack the printer for transportation at a later date. 1-3 1.2. Unpacking and Inspection List of Shipped Components Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì (A) Waste toner bottle (B) Toner container (C) Power cord (D) User's Manual and Kyocera Digital Library (CD-ROM), including the printer drivers and manuals. (E) Plastic bag for Developer Unit 1 (D) (C) (B) (A) (E) 2 Printer To remove the printer from the box, grasp the handholds on either side of the printer. Lift the printer from the carton as shown below. < Always use these handholds whenever you lift or move the printer. < The handhold on the right side of the printer doubles as the memory card slot. Be sure to remove the memory card first, if inserted, before lifting or moving the printer. 1-4 1.3. Names of Parts 1.3. Names of Parts This section takes you on a guided tour of the printer, pointing out its major parts. The part names introduced here will be used throughout this manual. Front View Face-down Output Tray Paper Stopper Control Panel MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Paper Feed Unit Release Lever Power Switch Side Cover Paper Cassette Paper Size Window Memory Card Slot Transfer Roller Registration Roller Paper Feed Unit 1-5 1.3. Names of Parts Interior View Toner Container Release Lever (Green) Top Cover Toner Container Side Cover Cleaner Knob (Green) Waste Toner Bottle Main Charger Unit Rear View Rear Cover Parallel Interface Connector Optional Interface Slot Cover Optional Paper Handler/Stacker Connector* Power Cord Receptacle *: To protect the printer against static discharge, the connector must be covered with the supplied protective cap when not in use. 1-6 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing Before you can use the printer for the first time, you must set up the printer by installing the printer components and interfacing with the computer. Follow the steps that follow. (Omit step 7 if you do not have an optional face-up output tray.) 1--Open the top cover 1. Remove the packing tape from the printer. 2. Open the printer top cover all the way. Top Cover 2--Install the toner container 1. Take the toner container. 2. With the label side down, thoroughly shake the toner container (in the direction of the arrow) ten times or more to loosen and mix the toner inside. Toner Container 3. The bottom of the toner container is sealed with a sealing strip. Peel off the seal on the toner container and carefully pull off and dispose of the sealing strip. Sealing Strip Be sure to peel the seal off the toner container before the toner container is fitted into the developer unit. 4. Install the toner container on the developer as show in the diagram. Developer Unit 1-7 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 5. When the toner container is installed correctly on the developer, push the top of the container unit ("PUSH HERE") until it locks in. Make sure that the toner container is properly locked in the printer. 3--Close the top cover Close the top cover by pressing the arrowed part in this diagram. Top Cover 4--Install the waste toner bottle The waste toner bottle is in the toner kit supplied with the printer. The waste toner bottle must be installed in the printer. Install the waste toner bottle in the printer as follows. 1. Take the waste toner bottle from the toner kit supplied. Cap Do not cap the waste toner bottle. Waste Toner Bottle 1-8 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 2. Open the side cover on the left side of the printer. Side Cover 3. Insert the waste toner bottle with the bottle tilted slightly towards you as shown in the figure. Waste Toner Bottle 4. Ensuring that it is correctly inserted, close the side cover. 1-9 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 5--Adjust the paper guides in the cassette and add paper The paper cassette provided with the printer can accommodate paper sizes from A5 to legal, by adjusting the position of the paper guides and the paper stopper. Paper sizes that are not standard sizes (custom sizes) but within the size limitations can also be loaded into the cassette. When loading custom sizes into the cassette, the size must be input into the printer on the control panel. (Refer to 2.7. Setting Custom Sizes) Standard size paper settings are indicated as fixed positions in the cassette. < Before adding paper, remove the paper cassette all the way from the printer. < Read the paper manufacturer's instructions concerning handling of the paper. 1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer, and place it on a flat, stable surface. Paper Cassette 2. Push the bottom plate down until it locks. Bottom Plate 3. Turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the paper size window. Paper Size Dial When the paper size dial is set to "Custom" the paper size must be set into the printer on the control panel. See 2-7 Setting Custom Sizes for the setting procedure. Paper Size Window 4. Adjust the paper guide and paper stopper positions. Move the paper guides while lifting the green latch on the right. Set the triangular markings on the guides to the size of paper that you are to use as indicated. Triangle Mark Paper Guide 1-10 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing Move the paper stopper while pushing on the green button at the back. Set the paper stopper to the size of paper that you are to use as indicated in the small windows on the floor of the cassette. When using custom size paper, move the paper guides and paper stopper all the way out, insert the paper, and then adjust the paper guides and paper stopper to suit. Adjust them so that they are in light contact with the paper. Paper Stopper 5. Tap the edges of the paper to align the sheets neatly. Set the paper in the cassette as shown. The side of paper that faces downward in the cassette is the one on which printing is done. Do not load paper into the cassette higher than the limitation mark on the right. (The cassette should hold approximately 250 sheets of paper with a 0.1 mm thickness.) When loading the paper, make sure the leading edge of paper is not bent in any way. Limitation mark 6. Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown. Clip 7. Hold the cassette as shown in the illustration and insert the paper cassette into the printer cassette slot. Gently push it straight into the slot as far as it will go. If the paper size dial on the cassette is not set to match the size of paper inserted, a paper jam may result. An incorrect paper size setting can also result in printing of tiny black dots on the page or other defects in image quality. 1-11 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 6--Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray Open the paper stopper as shown right. Paper Stopper 7--Install the face-up output tray This face-up output tray is a separate option (PT-4). If you are not installing the face-up output tray, skip Step 7 and go to Step 8. If you want the printed pages stacked face-up (in reverse order), mount the face-up output tray as follows. Depending on the size of the paper you use, mount the paper stopper on the face-up output tray as shown below. With the optional face-up tray installed, an extra 40 cm of space is required at the back of the printer. Paper Stopper Legal Size A4 Size Letter Size Face-up Output Tray 1-12 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 8--Connect the printer to the computer The printer has one computer cable connector and a slot for installing an optional interface. The one marked " " is for a parallel (Centronics standard) interface. You may also use an optional interface (IB-10), if you have already have one installed. All interface connectors can be used simultaneously with different computers. Parallel Interface Connector Option Interface Slot Cover Only connect or disconnect cables to the connectors while the printer and computer power are switched off. Parallel interface Plug one end of the cable into the connector marked Parallel on the printer. Close the clips on both sides to hold it in place. Plug the other end into a parallel (Centronics) interface connector on your computer. This connector is usually marked PRINTER. See Appendix C for more details about the parallel interface. Printer Cable Clips Rear Panel 9--Attach the power cord 1. Check that the power switch is off. 2. Plug one end of the power cord into the receptacle at the back of the printer. Power Cord 3. Plug the other end into the wall outlet. Power Cord Receptacle 1-13 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 10--Print a status page Test that the printer works by printing out a status page as follows. (for information about the status page refer to 2.8. Setting the Paper Type in this manual) 1. Switch on the printer's power. The message display should indicate 6HOIýWHVW. When the printer is first switched on after installation, there will be a delay of several minutes (approx. 6 to 7 minutes) before the printer gets ready to print. During this period, the message display shows 3OHDVHýZDLW. 2. Wait until the ON LINE indicator is also lit and the message display indicates 5HDG\. 3. Press the STATUS key. The printer should print a page listing the positions of margins, memory allocation, and other information. A sample status printout is shown in Chapter 2. 11--Test the interface with the computer Test that the printer and computer are correctly connected. If you have connected the printer and computer with a parallel interface cable, follow the procedure below. 1. Check that the printer's message display indicatesý5HDG\ and that the ON LINE indicator is ON. 2. Boot the computer in DOS mode, or set the computer to DOS (prompt) mode. 3. At the DOS prompt, type the following. ECHO !R! STAT; EXIT;>PRN If the printer prints a status page, the computer and printer are connected correctly. For details on the status page, refer to Chapter 2. If you do not get this result, check that the cable is securely plugged in at both ends, and repeat the test. If you still do not get the right result, you may have a defective or improperly-wired cable. Try using a different cable. 12--Set the emulation mode The printer emulates the operation of five other printers. It is factory-set to emulate the PCL 6 at power-up. If you primarily use software that supports PCL 6, or that supports the Kyocera printer itself, the factory setting is the one you want. If you primarily use software that supports another printer, it is convenient to change the printer's power-up emulation mode. The emulation mode can be changed from the printer control panel. To change the emulation mode, refer to the Mode Select Menu diagram on the last page of this manual. 1-14 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 13--Install the printer driver Printer drivers are provided for using the printer with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 3.1. Use the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows. Reference to the Windows manual is also recommended. Windows 95/Windows 98 The automatic installation screen appears when the CD-ROM for the printer is inserted into the computer, if the computer is set for CD auto-run. Proceed with the installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen. Read the explanation below for information about the main screens during installation. Select FS-1200 from this screen. The types of drivers are shown below. Select the driver that you need. (When you click an explanation appears below the box. Depending on the computer, installation screens may not appear. If this happens, install the printer driver according to the procedure below. 1-15 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Kyocera Digital Library) into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. 2. Click on Start with the mouse on the Windows95/98 Task Bar, and align the cursor with Settings. Click on Printers among the items displayed. Start button Windows 95 Windows 98 3. The printer folder will open. Double click on Add printer. Windows 95 Windows 98 4. The Printer Wizard screen will appear. Click on Next >. 5. A screen for selecting the printer to be connected will appear. Select the most appropriate printer and click on Next. 6. Next, Click the manufacturer and model of your printer.... screen will appear. At this point, select Have Disk ... located at the lower right. (See the figure for Step 7.) 7. A screen for installing from floppy disk will appear. Copy manufacture's files from inside the box, or input one of the following directories: (Standard PCL5E driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\pcl\9x (Standard PCLXL driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\pcl\9x\enhanced 1-16 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing (Standard KPDL driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\kpdl\9x 8. Select Kyocera FS-1200 click on Next >, and follow the on-screen instructions to install. Once the driver has been properly installed, a Kyocera printer icon will be added to the printers folder. When printing under Windows 95/98, be sure to set the emulation of this printer to PCL 6 (default setting). Windows 3.1 To install the printer driver for Windows 3.1, proceed as follows: 1. Insert the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Start Windows on your computer. 3. Double click on Control Panel. 4. Double click on Printers. 5. Click on Add. 6. Click on Install. 7. Select Install Unlisted or Updated Printer under List of Printers. 8. Click Install. 9. Select the drive into which you inserted the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM, and then select one of the following directories. (Standard PCL5E driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\pcl\3x (Standard PCLXL driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\pcl\3x\enhanced (Standard KPDL driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\kpdl\3x Click OK and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 10. When the driver is installed, click on Close to close Control Panel. 1-17 1.5. MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Feeding 1.5. MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Feeding The MP tray is incorporated on the front of the printer. It can be used in one of two modes: first mode or cassette mode. The MP tray can hold about 100 sheets of paper (A4 size, 0.1 mm thickness). If you set a full number of sheets for sizes bigger than A4, it could cause a paper jam. In this case, set a lower number of sheets than the full amount, confirm that there will be no paper jams and then commence printing. First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding) The printer automatically feeds any paper placed on the MP tray even if another paper source is selected. After all paper in the MP tray is printed, paper will be fed from the paper source originally set. (This is the factory set default.) Cassette Mode The cassette mode provides faster printing speed than the first mode. Approximately 100 sheets of paper can be continuously fed in this mode. Duplex Printing from the MP tray In first mode, be sure to set the MP tray to the same paper size and paper type as set for the current cassette. If the paper size or type differs, a paper jam may result. Also note that it is not possible to select the MP tray as the current cassette and perform duplex printing. We therefore recommend that duplex printing be performed from the paper cassette. An optional duplexer (DU-20/21) is required to perform duplex printing. Selecting the MP Tray 1. Taking hold of the front of the printer as shown in the figure, open the MP tray by pulling towards you. MP Tray 2. Withdraw the sub tray as shown in the diagram. Sub Tray