User manual KYOCERA FS-6020

FS-6020 Page Printer Operation Guide Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below. WARNING: Indicates that serious injury or even death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points. CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical damage may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points. Symbols The symbol indicates that the related section includes safety warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated inside the symbol. ........ [General warning] 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 guide 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 guide. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer's firmware (contents of its read-only memory). This guide, 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 guide, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done. Regarding Tradenames ........ [Warning of danger of electrical shock] ........ [Warning of high temperature] The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are indicated inside the symbol. ........ [Warning of prohibited action] 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 Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation. Agfa Japan License Agreement 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. 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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. 3 Contents Introduction ................................................. 6 For More Information... ............................................................ 6 Guide to the Operation Guide .................................................. 6 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST.......... 7 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel........ 1-1 Understanding the Operator Panel .......................................1-1 Message Display ........................................................1-2 Interface Indicator .......................................................1-2 Paper Size Indicator ..................................................1-2 Paper Type Indicator ..................................................1-2 Operation Indicators ...................................................1-3 Keys............................................................................1-3 Menu Selection System ..............................................1-4 Entering the Mode Selection Menu.....................1-4 Selecting a Menu ................................................1-4 Setting a Menu....................................................1-4 Cancelling Menu Selection .................................1-4 Mode Selection Menu .........................................1-5 Printing Information Pages..................................................1-10 Printing the Menu Map..............................................1-10 Printing the Status Page ...........................................1-10 Printing the Service Status Page ..............................1-11 Printing the Option Network Status Page .................1-12 Printing Lists of Fonts ...............................................1-13 Dumping Received Data...........................................1-14 Paper Handling ...................................................................1-15 Setting the Paper Size ......................................1-15 Setting the Paper Cassette ..............................1-15 Setting the Non-Standard Paper Size...............1-15 Selecting the Paper Size Unit for the Paper Cassette .................................................1-16 Entering the Width and Length ........................1-16 Setting the Printer Driver .................................1-17 Setting the Paper Size for the MP Tray ............1-17 Setting the Paper Type .............................................1-18 Setting the Paper Type for the Paper Cassette............................................................1-18 Setting the Paper Type for the MP Tray ...........1-18 Customizing the Paper Type ............................1-19 Setting the Paper Weight..................................1-20 Setting the Duplex Path ....................................1-20 Resetting the Type Adjust.................................1-21 Adjusting the Print Density........................................1-21 Setting the MP Tray Mode ........................................1-22 Selecting the Paper Source ......................................1-22 Duplex Printing ......................................................... 1-23 Binding Setups ................................................ 1-23 Overriding the A4 and Letter Size Difference........... 1-24 Pagenation ......................................................................... 1-25 Changing the Emulation ........................................... 1-25 KC-GL Pen Width ............................................ 1-25 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation ...... 1-26 Printing KPDL Errors ....................................... 1-26 Setting the Default Font............................................ 1-27 Selecting the Default Font ............................... 1-27 Changing the Type for Courier/Letter Gothic .. 1-28 Changing the Font Size................................... 1-28 Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/ Letter Gothic.................................................... 1-29 Setting the Code Set ................................................ 1-29 Setting the Number of Copies .................................. 1-30 Selecting the Reduced Print..................................... 1-30 Selecting the Printing Orientation............................. 1-32 Setting the KIR Mode ............................................... 1-32 Setting EcoPrint........................................................ 1-33 Setting the Resolution .............................................. 1-34 e-MPS................................................................................. 1-35 e-MPS ...................................................................... 1-35 Job Retention ................................................... 1-35 Job Storage ...................................................... 1-35 Virtual Mailbox .................................................. 1-35 Using Quick Copy..................................................... 1-36 Printing Additional Copies Using Quick Copy .. 1-36 Deleting a Quick Copy Job ............................... 1-36 Using Proof-and-Hold............................................... 1-37 Printing Remaining Copies of a Proof-and-Hold Job .......................................... 1-37 Using Private Print/Job Retention ............................ 1-37 Releasing a Private/Stored Job........................ 1-37 Deleting a Private/Stored Job........................... 1-38 Printing a Code Job .......................................... 1-38 Printing a List of Code Jobs ............................. 1-39 Using Virtual Mailbox (VMB) ................................... 1-39 Printing Data Stored in Virtual Mailbox (VMB) .............................................................. 1-39 Printing a List of VMBs ..................................... 1-40 Changing the e-MPS Configuration.......................... 1-40 Changing the Maximum Number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold Jobs ............................... 1-40 Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs ...................................... 1-41 Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs...................................... 1-41 4 CONTENTS Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMBs)..................................1-42 Interfaces ............................................................................1-43 Changing Parallel Interface Modes...........................1-43 Changing Serial Interface Parameters......................1-43 Changing Option Network Interface Parameters ......1-44 Operating the Storage Device.............................................1-46 Using the Memory Card ............................................1-46 Reading Font Data............................................1-46 Reading Data ....................................................1-46 Writing Data ......................................................1-47 Deleting Data ....................................................1-47 Formatting a Memory Card ...............................1-48 Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions).........1-48 Using the Option Hard Disk ......................................1-49 Using the RAM Disk..................................................1-50 Setting the RAM Disk Size................................1-50 Configuration.......................................................................1-51 Setting the Page Protect Mode .................................1-51 Setting the Linefeed (LF) Action ...............................1-51 Setting the Carriage-Return (CR) Action ..................1-51 Setting Wide A4 ........................................................1-52 Verifying the Total Printed Pages .............................1-52 Resetting the Toner Counter.....................................1-53 Selecting the Message Language.............................1-53 Setting the Automatic Form Feed Timeout ...............1-53 Turning Off the Sleep Timer......................................1-54 Setting the Sleep Timer ............................................1-54 Setting the Printer .....................................................1-55 Resource Protection .................................................1-55 Setting the (Buzzer) Alarm........................................1-56 Setting the Auto Continue .........................................1-56 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time................1-57 Indicators ....................................................................4-4 Maintenance Messages..............................................4-4 Error Messages ..........................................................4-6 Correcting a Paper Jam........................................................4-8 Jams in the Paper Cassette .......................................4-9 Jams inside the Printer ...............................................4-9 Jams in the Rear Cover............................................4-11 Jams at the MP Tray ................................................4-11 Chapter 5 Fonts .........................................5-1 List of Fonts .........................................................................5-1 Chapter 6 Option Units..............................6-1 Available Options.................................................................. 6-1 Installing Option Units...........................................................6-3 Expansion Memory.....................................................6-3 Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and DIMM ..........................................................6-3 Installing DIMMs .................................................6-3 Removing DIMMs ...............................................6-4 Testing the Expansion Memory ..........................6-4 Setting the Printer Driver ....................................6-4 PF-400 Paper Feeder.................................................6-5 DU-400 Duplexer........................................................6-5 Network Interface Card...............................................6-5 Hard Disk....................................................................6-6 Memory Card..............................................................6-6 Appendix A Host Computer Interface..... A-1 Parallel Interface.................................................................. A-1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes.................. A-1 Interface Signals........................................................ A-1 USB Interface ...................................................................... A-2 Specifications ............................................................ A-2 Interface Signals........................................................ A-2 Serial Interface (Option)....................................................... A-3 RS-232C Interface..................................................... A-3 Interface Signals ............................................... A-3 RS-232C Protocol...................................................... A-4 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command................... A-4 RS-232C Cable Connection ...................................... A-5 Obtaining a Suitable RS-232C Cable ............... A-5 Connecting the Printer to the Computer ........... A-5 Chapter 2 Paper Selection ........................2-1 General Guidelines ...............................................................2-1 Paper Availability ........................................................2-1 Paper Specifications ...................................................2-1 Selecting the Right Paper ...........................................2-1 Special Paper........................................................................2-4 Transparency (Overhead Projection Film) ..................2-4 Adhesive-Backed Labels ............................................2-5 Paper Type............................................................................2-6 Chapter 3 Maintenance..............................3-1 Toner Container Replacement ..............................................3-1 Toner Container Replacement Interval .......................3-1 Replacing the Toner Container ...................................3-1 Cleaning......................................................................3-3 Cleaning the Internal Parts of the Printer............3-3 Cleaning the Charger Wire .................................3-4 Appendix B Specifications ...................... B-1 Glossary ...................................... Glossary-1 Index .................................................. Index-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .......................4-1 General Guide.......................................................................4-1 Print Quality Problems ..........................................................4-2 Indicators and Messages ......................................................4-4 5 Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as the EcoPrint function that reduces the toner consumption and the Auto Media Type Selection function that selects the media automatically before printing. This section explains the following topics: ·For More Information... ·Guide to the Operation Guide Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: 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 from the operator panel. Chapter 2 Paper Selection This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer. For More Information... Item Installation Guide (paper manual) Description Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page. 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 Fonts This chapter explains about fonts and lists the printer's internal fonts. Chapter 6 Option Units This chapter introduces the available options to be used with the printer. Appendix A Host Computer Interface This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the printer's parallel interface, USB interface, and serial interface. Appendix B Specifications This appendix lists the printer's specifications. Glossary This glossary explains the terminology used in this manual. The following documents are stored in the CD-ROM as PDF documents. Operation Guide (this manual) KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide PRESCRIBE Commands Technical Reference Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. Describes how to install and set the printer driver. PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera Mita printers. This Technical Reference contains the information about how the printing is performed using the PRESCRIBE commands as well as the font and emulation description. Also included is a list of permanent parameters and their explanation needed when customizing your printer. Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE command syntax and parameters with the aid of print examples. PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference 6 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST Caution Labels Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safety purposes. Be Sufficiently Careful to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner. Label inside the printer (Laser radiation warning) This label is attached to the scanner unit installed in the printer. Label on the printer's front side Label inside the rear cover 7 Installation Precautions Environment CAUTION · Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the printer. ......................................................................... · Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt becomes attached to the power plug, clean the plug to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. .... · Avoid locations near radiators, heaters, or other heat sources, or locations near flammable items, to avoid the danger of fire. ....................................................... · To keep the printer cool and facilitate changing of parts and maintenance, allow access space as shown below. Leave adequate space, especially around the side cover, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of the printer. ................................................................... Power Supply/Grounding the Printer WARNING · DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. ................................................ · Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire or electric shock. ............................. · Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact your service representative. ............................................................................. Other Precautions · Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the printer. Handling of Plastic Bags WARNING · Keep the plastic bags that are used with the printer away from children. The plastic may cling to their nose and mouth causing suffocation. .................................. · Always use the caster stoppers to stabilize the printer once it is in place to keep it from moving and/or falling over and causing injury. .............................................. Other Precautions · Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and performance of the printer. Install in an air-conditioned room (recommended room temperature: around 20 °C, humidity: around 65 % RH) and avoid the following locations when selecting a site for the printer. · Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to direct sunlight. · Avoid locations with vibrations. · Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations. · Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air. · Avoid poorly ventilated locations. 8 Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Printer WARNING · DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. ............ · DO NOT remove any of the covers from the printer as there is a danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the printer. ............................................... · DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. DO NOT place heavy objects on the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage.These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. ...................................................... · NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the printer or its parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock or damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing blindness. ............................ · If the printer becomes excessively hot, smoke appears from the printer, there is an odd smell, or any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn the power switch OFF (O) immediately, remove the power plug from the outlet and contact your service representative. ........................... · If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the printer, turn the power switch OFF (O) immediately. Next, remove the power plug from the outlet to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. Then contact your service representative. ...... · DO NOT remove or connect the power plug with wet hands, as there is a danger of electrical shock. ......... · ALWAYS contact your service representative for maintenance or repair of internal parts. .............................. CAUTION · DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (ALWAYS grasp the power plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.) ..................... · ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the printer. If the power cord is damaged, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. ................ · If the printer will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the power switch OFF (O). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from the outlet for safety purposes during the time the printer is not in use. ............................................................................. · For safety purposes. ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when performing cleaning operations. ................................................................... · If dust accumulates within the printer, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity. Consult with your service representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the printer. ........... Other Precautions · DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer. · DO NOT open the top cover and front cover, turn off the main switch, or pull out the power plug during printing. · During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health. If, however, the printer is used over a long period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when printing an extremely large number of copies, the smell may become unpleasant. To maintain the appropriate environment for print work, it is suggested that the room be properly ventilated. · DO NOT touch electrical parts, such as connectors or printed circuit boards. They could be damaged by static electricity. · DO NOT attempt to perform any operations not explained in this handbook. · CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. · If the printer will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the cassette, return it to its original package and reseal it. Cautions for Toner Handling CAUTION · Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn. ...................................... · Never open the toner container. .................................. · 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, 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. .................................. 9 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel This chapter explains the following topics: ·Understanding the Operator Panel ·Printing Information Pages ·Paper Handling ·Pagenation ·e-MPS ·Interface ·Operating the Storage Device ·Configuration Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel has an LCD message display, four indicators, and eight keys. Message Display (See page 1-2) Operation Indicators (See page 1-3) Keys (See page 1-3) 1-1 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel 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 that may appear when the printer needs the operator's attention are explained on page 4-4. Message Self test Please wait Meaning The printer is self-testing after powerup. The printer is warming up and is not ready. When the printer is switched on for the first time after the toner container is installed, (Adding toner) also appears. The printer is ready to print. The printer is receiving data, generating graphics, reading a memory card/hard disk, or printing. The printer is in the Sleep mode. The printer wakes from the Sleep mode when the 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 the Sleep mode depends on the Sleep Timer setting. Jobs inside the printer are being canceled. To cancel a job, see the table on page 1-3. The printer is waiting for the end-ofjob 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. Paper Size Indicator This indicator shows the paper size of the current paper cassette. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes. Message Display A3 B4 CU C4 O2 ST FO Y2 Y4 8K 16K HA OH MO BU Paper Size ISO A3 B4 Custom Size ISO C4 Oficio II Statement* Folio Youkei2* Youkei4* 8kai 16kai Japanese Postcard* Return Postcard* Monarch* Business* Message Display #9 #6 DL C5 A6 B6 A5 B5 b5 A4 EX LT LG LD Paper Size Commercial 9* Commercial 6-3/4* ISO DL* ISO C5 ISO A6* JIS B6* ISO A5 JIS B5 ISO B5* ISO A4 Executive Letter Legal Ledger Ready Processing Sleeping Cancelling data * With only the MP tray feeding NOTE While the printer is processing data, the SIZE display indicates the paper size selected by the application software. Waiting FormFeed TimeOut Paper Type Indicator This shows the paper type defined for the current paper cassette. Automatic cassette switching is available according to the paper type. The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See Interface Indicator The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently used. It uses the following abbreviations: PAR USB SER OPT --Standard bi-directional parallel interface USB interface Optional serial interface board (IB-11) Option network interface No interface is active. Customizing the Paper Type on page 1-19. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type. Message Display PLAIN TRNSPRNCY PREPRINTE LABELS BOND RECYCLED VELLUM ROUGH Paper Type Plain Transparency* Preprinted Labels* Bond Recycled Vellum* Rough Message Display LETTERHEA COLOR PREPUNCHE ENVELOPE CARDSTOCK THICK CUSTOM1 (to 8) Paper Type Letterhead Color Prepuched Envelope* Cardstock* Thick* Custom 1 (to 8) Each interface has a timeout 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. * With only the MP tray feeding 1-2 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Operation Indicators The following indicators light during normal operation and when the printer needs attention. Indicator Description Flashing: Indicates when an error occurs that you can clear by yourself. Lit: Indicates that the printer is on-line. The printer prints received data. Off: Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be received but will not be printed. Also indicates when printing is automatically stopped due to occurrence of an error. Flashing: Indicates data transfer is taking place. Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data is being written to the memory card. Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance attention or the printer is warming up (Please wait). Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs that you can clear by yourself. (For example, a paper jam occurs.) Key Function ·Switches the printer on-line and offline. ·Prints and feeds out one page. ·Used to release certain errors. ·Cancels a printing job. To cancel, proceed as follows: 1 Check if Processing is displayed in the message display. 2 Press the CANCEL key. 3 Print Cancel? appears in the message display followed by the interface to be cancelled. Parallel USB Serial (appears only when the optional serial interface board [IB-11] is installed) Option (appears only when an option network interface card is installed) Press the CANCEL key again to abort the cancellation. 4 Select the interface to cancel using the or key and then press the ENTER key. Printing 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 a setting procedure. ·Used to stop the sounding of the alarm buzzer indicating an error. Used to access a desired item or enter numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the and keys are used to enter or exit a sub-menu. Used as the key in the mode selection function. ·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. ·Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read a memory card, and more. ·When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and the printer returns to the Ready condition. Finalizes numeric values and other selections. Keys The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer. Note the certain keys have the secondary function. NOTE Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use. CANCEL GO MENU ENTER * * * When the message display indicates Ready, pressing the MENU key while holding down the ENTER key shows the menu AdministrationID on the message display. This menu is exclusively intended for administrator's settings purposes. If this message appears, press the MENU key to return the message to Ready. 1-3 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Menu Selection System 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 environment such as the number of copies to print, emulation, etc., to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display. The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings sent from the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority over operator panel settings. Entering the Mode Selection Menu Press the MENU key when Ready is indicated on the printer message display. The mode selection menu is displayed. Ready PAR A4 PLAIN Press Mode Selection Menu key. Print Menu Map Print Status Page Press key. Press key. Paper Handling > >Cassette Size > Custom >MP Tray Size A4 >>Unit mm Press key. Press key. Sub-menu Selecting a Menu The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press the key to display the desired menu. or ·>> is displayd before the second sub-menu. >>Unit mm Indicates that this is the second sub-menu ·If the selected menu has a sub-menu, > is displayed after the menu. Paper Handling > Indicates that there is a sub-menu Setting a Menu Select the desired menu and press the ENTER key to set or change the configuration. Press the back. key to move to the sub-menu or key to go Press the or key to display the desired item and the ENTER key to finalize the value or selections set. ·> is displayed before the sub-menu. Indicates that this is the sub-menu Cancelling Menu Selection If you press the MENU key when selecting a menu, the message display returns to Ready. >Cassette Size > Custom Press the go back. Indicates that there is another sub-menu key to move to another sub-menu or key to 1-4 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Mode Selection Menu The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the printer. For details about menu selection operations, see page 1-4. These items will not appear unless the printer is installed with the applicable option unit. Ready PAR A4 PLAIN Print Menu Map Print Status Page e-MPS > >Quick Copy >Private/Stored >Print VMB Data >List of VMB >List of Code JOB >e-MPS > Configuration >>Quick Copy 32 >>Temp. Code JOB Size 0500MB >>Perm. Code JOB Size 0500MB >>VMB Size 0500MB Interface Parallel USB Interface Serial Interface Option > > > >Parallel I/F Auto Normal High Speed Nibble (high) >Baud Rate 9600 >Data Bits 8 >Stop Bits 1 >Parity None >Protocol DTR (pos.)&XON >NetWare Off >NetWare On >TCP/IP Off On >Ether Talk Off >OPT. StatusPage Off Continued on next page > >>NetWare Frame Auto >>DHCP OFF >>IP Address 000.000.000.000 >>Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 >>Gateway 000.000.000.000 1-5 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Emulation PCL 6 Emulation KC-GL > >KC-GL Pen width >KC-GL Page Set [SPSZ] >Pen(1) Width 01 dot(s) Emulation KPDL Emulation KPDL (AUTO) Emulation Line Printer > >Print KPDL Errs Off On >Alt. Emulation PCL 6 >Print KPDL errs Off On > Emulation IBM Proprinter Emulation DIABLO 630 Emulation EPSON LQ-850 Font > >Font Select Internal Option >Code Set IBM PC-8 >List of Internal Fonts >List of Option Fonts > > >> I000 >>Courier Dark Regular >>Letter Gothic Regular Dark >>Size 012.00 point(s) >>Pitch 10.00 cpi Page Set > >Copies 001 >Zoom [CS] [CS] >Orientation Portrait Landscape >Page Protect Auto On >LF Action LF only CR and LF Ignore LF >CR Action CR only CR and LF Ignore CR >Wide A4 Off On Continued on next page 1-6 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Print Quality > >KIR Mode On Off >Ecoprint Mode Off On >Resolution Fast 1200 mode 300 dpi 600 dpi Hard Disk > >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >Format Partitions >List of Partitions RAM Disk Mode Off RAM Disk Mode On >RAM Disk Size >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >List of Partitions > > >Read Fonts >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >Format >List of Partitions Memory Card Continued on next page 1-7 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Continued from Previous page Paper Handling > >MP Tray Mode Cassette >MP Tray Size A4 >MP Tray Type Plain >Cassette Size > Custom >Cassette Type Plain >Feed Select Cassette >Duplex Mode None >Override A4/LT Off >Override A4/LT On >Type Adjust Custom 1 >Reset Type Adjust > >>Paper Weight Normal Heavy (Thick) Extra Heavy Light (Thin) >>Duplex Path Enable Disable >>Print Density 03 * >>Unit mm inch >>X Dimension 297 mm >>Y Dimension 432 mm Life Counters > >Total Print 0123456 >New Toner Installed Continued on next page * The cassette paper size menu appears when the paper size dial of the paper cassette is set to OTHER. (See Setting the Paper Size on page 1-15.) 1-8 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Others > >MSG Language English >Form Feed Time Out 030sec. >Sleep Timer > 015 min. >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot. Off Permanent Perm / Temp >Buzzer On Off >Auto Continue Mode On Mode Off >Service > >>Auto Continue Timer 030sec. >>Sleep Mode On Off >>Print Status Page >>Eraser >>Developer >>Drum * * For service purposes only. 1-9 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Printing Information Pages This section explains the procedures to print out the printer's internal information. You can print out such information as the set menu, printer's status, font list as well as a dump list of received hexadecimal data. Printing the Status Page If you want to check the printer's current status, including memory available and option settings, you can find the information you need on the status page. 1 2 Press the MENU key. Printing the Menu Map The printer prints a full list of menu selection system. Note that menus indicated on the list may vary depending on which option units are installed on the printer. Press the or key repeatedly until Print Status Page appears. Print Status Page 1 2 Press the MENU key. 3 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. Press the or Map appears. key repeatedly until Print Menu Print Status Page ? Print Menu Map 4 Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a status page. NOTE For a full description of the status, see the following Printing the Service Status Page on page 1-11. 3 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. Print Menu Map ? The following is a sample status page. The numbers below refer to the contents explained on the next page. 4 Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a menu map. STATUS PAGE Hardware Information Memory 1 3 MENU MAP 2 4 Page Information Installed Options Emulation 5 7 Network Status 6 Error Log 8 9 100 Toner Gauge 0 Interfaces 10 KIR Test pattern ON 11 1-10 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel NOTE · Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's firmware version. · The network status page will also be printed after the status page if the option network interface card is installed. For details, see Printing the Option Network Status Page on Printing the Service Status Page The service status page contains printer settings information that is more detailed than the standard status page and is therefore for mostly service purposes. To print a service status page, proceed as follows; page 1-12. 1 Software Version This information shows the firmware version and date of issue of the printer. Hardware Information This information shows various printer settings, such as the size and type of the paper in the paper cassettes. Memory This shows the amount of the total memory installed in the printer, the amount of currently available memory, and the current status of the RAM disk. See Using the 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the pears. or key repeatedly until Others > ap- 2 Others > 3 3 4 Press the key. RAM Disk on page 1-50. 4 Page Information This shows the print resolution, the number of copies, and the total page count. Installed Options This shows the option(s) installed in the printer. Network Status This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, and Default Gateway address for the network interface. Emulation This shows all available emulations of the printer. The printer is shipped from the factory with the PCL 6 emulation selected as the default. Error Log This shows the last three instances of the following types of errors, listing them in the order of their occurrence: KPDL errors; memory related errors; or memory card related errors. The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the Error Log. For error remedies, see Maintenance Messages on page 4-4. The error information is cleared when the printer's power is turned off. Toner Gauge This shows the approximate level of the remaining toner. When the value is 100, the toner container is full. Press the appears. or key repeatedly until >Service > 5 6 >Service > 5 6 Press the key. 7 Press the or key repeatedly until >>Print Status Page appears. 8 >>Print Status Page 7 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >>Print Status Page ? 9 10 Interface Information This information shows the default font and the default emulation for all interfaces installed in the printer. 11 KIR Test Pattern KIR is the Kyocera's original smoothing function. This test pattern shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system. 8 Press the ENTER key. The message display indicates Processing and printing starts. When printing is completed, the message display returns to Ready. 1-11 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Printing the Option Network Status Page NOTE To use this function, the network interface card must be installed on the printer. You can print out a status page for the option network interface. The option network status page shows the firmware version, the network addresses, and other information under various network protocols about the network interface. The default setting is Off (print disabled). When On (print) is selected, the option network status page will be output after the printer status page. NOTE Printing out a network interface status page may not be possible with some optional network interface cards. For details, see the manual for the network interface. 7 The default setting is Off. Change it as follows. Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Opt. StatusPage ? Off 8 Select On using the or key. >Opt. StatusPage ? On 9 Press the ENTER key again. >Opt. StatusPage On 1 2 Press the MENU key. 10 Press the > appears. or key repeatedly until Interface Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. NETWORK STATUS PAGE Interface Parallel > Page 1 of 4 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Interface ? Parallel 4 Press the pears. or key repeatedly until Option ap- Interface ? Option 5 Press the ENTER key again. The question mark (?) disappears. Interface Option > Network Status Page 6 Press the key and then press the or key repeatedly until the message display indicates >Opt. StatusPage. >Opt. StatusPage Off 1-12 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Printing Lists of Fonts To help in selecting fonts, you can print a list of the fonts including option fonts. The list of the option fonts may not be printed when there is no option font stored in the memory card or hard disk. Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] PRESCRIBE Font ID Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] PRESCRIBE Font ID 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the pears. or key repeatedly until Font > ap- Font > 3 4 Press the key. Press the or key repeatedly until >List of Internal Fonts or >List of Option Fonts appears. (Internal Fonts) >List of Internal Fonts (Optional Fonts) Lists of Fonts >List of Option Fonts 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. (Internal Fonts) >List of Internal Fonts? (Optional Fonts) >List of Option Fonts ? 6 Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears, then Ready. The printer prints a list of fonts with a short sample and the font ID (number) for each font. 1-13 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Dumping Received Data It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for the purposes of debugging programs and files. 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the pears. or key repeatedly until Others > ap- Others > 3 4 Press the key. Press the or key repeatedly until >Print HEX-DUMP appears. >Print HEX-DUMP 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >Print HEX-DUMP? 6 Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears for a second, and then Waiting appears. Processing --- A4 PLAIN Waiting --- A4 PLAIN 7 Send data to be dumped to the printer. The message Processing will be displayed while receiving the data. Once the dumped data you require has been output, it is possible to cancel the printing of any further dumped data by taking the printer offline by pressing the CANCEL key and then pressing the ENTER key. 8 Once all data has been received, the message Waiting will appear. Press the GO key to finish printing. 1-14 Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel Paper Handling This section explains the following topics: ·Setting the Paper Size ·Setting the Paper Type ·Adjusting the Print Density ·Setting the MP Tray Mode ·Selecting the Paper Source ·Setting the Duplex Printing ·Overriding the A4 and Letter Size Difference Setting the Non-Standard Paper Size Use the following procedures to set a paper size for non-standard size paper from the operator panel. 1 2 Press the MENU key. Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling > appears. Paper Handling > Setting the Paper Size Set the paper sizes according to the sizes of paper to be set in the paper cassette and the MP tray. This setting is made with the paper size dial for the paper cassette and the operator panel for the MP tray, respectively. If they do not match, printing will not be made on the correct size paper when automatic paper size selection is made by the application software (printer driver). 3 4 Press the