User manual KYOCERA FS-8000C

FS-8000C FS-8000CD FS-8000CN Color Printer Operation Guide Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Legal Restriction on Printing It may be prohibited to print copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner. It is prohibited under any circumstances to print domestic or foreign currencies. Printing other items may be prohibited. Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL 5c. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 3. 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. Trademarks and Notices PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE, KPDL, and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Corporation. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of IBM Corporation. Energy Star is the name of a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to implement HP LaserJet-compatible PCL 5c language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A. This product was developed using the TornadoTM RealTime Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems. This product contains UFSTTM and MicroType® from Agfa Corporation. i IBM Program License Agreement THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO IBM CORPORATION. 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Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which you acquired the Program. ii 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 imply digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as 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. 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. 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. 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 TYPE FACES. 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). 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. iii FCC statement (for users in the United States) 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 not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not 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: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that used for the receiver. 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 cables should be used for interfacing with the computer. Cautions to the user: · · · Any modifications without prior permission of Kyocera may cause harmful interference. If any modifications or changes are made to this equipment without prior permission of Kyocera, Kyocera as the manufacturer does not guarantee the compliance with the FCC Rules. The use of equipment that does not comply with the FCC Rules is prohibited. iv Important Notes for Interface connectors Be sure to power off the printer before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable. For protection against static electricity discharge to the printer's internal electronics through the interface connector(s), cover any interface connector that is not in use with the protective cap supplied. Use shielded interface cables. 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 the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Because radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within the 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 United States to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for Class I (1) laser products, and is certified elsewhere as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Cautions: · · Laser radiation will open. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW THE BEAM DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Cautionary Labels The printer bears any of the following labels. Inside For European and Asian countries For U.S.A. and Canada v U.S. 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 on and 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 the 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. To Prevent Printer from Tipping Over To prevent the FS-8000C printer from tipping over, the optional CA-31B caster kit must be installed when the printer is installed with more than one paper feeder or a duplex unit. For detailed information on the CA-31B caster kit, see page A-11. vi Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Color Page Printer FS-8000C Trade name: Kyocera Mita Responsible party: Kyocera Mita America, Inc. Address: 225 Sand Road PO Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008, U.S.A. Telephone: (973) 808-8444 Fax: (973) 882-6000 Contact person for technical matter: Ryozo Kojima Phone: (973)-882-6019 Manufacturer's name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division Manufacturer's address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, 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. 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 Mita America Inc. CE Marking Directive According to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Manufacturer's name: Kyocera Corporation, Mie Plant Tamaki Block Manufacturer's address: 704-19 Nojino, Tamaki-Cho, Watarai-Gun, Mie-Ken 519-0497, Japan Declares that the product Product name: Color Laser Printer Model number: FS-8000C / FS-8000CN (as tested with enhancement optional units; Duplex unit PD-30, Paper Feeder PF-30A, Document Finisher DF-31 etc.) 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 55 024: 1998 EN 60 950: 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 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 procedures that guarantee conformity. Other technical information. vii Declaration of Conformity for Australia Manufacturer's name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division Manufacturer's address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan declares that the product Product name: Page Printer Model name: FS-8000C Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-8000C is the 30 ppm (monochrome)/8 ppm (color), 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-30A, a duplex unit as PD-30, a mailbox/sorter as SO-30, IB-21E, etc. conforms to the following product specifications: AS/NZS 3548: 1995 (EN 55 022: 1998 Class B) IEC60950 (EN 60 950: 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11) IEC60825-1 (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 procedures that guarantee conformity Other technical information The manufacturer has been employed with ISO9001 scheme. JQA and BS have attested the manufacturer. Kyocera Mita Australia Pty., Ltd. 6-10 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia Telephone: +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 ministere des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a 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 Kyocera will not be liable to customers or any other person or entity for any 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. viii ENERGY STAR® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 this manual. Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep timer function: Power consumption in sleep mode 34 W (40 W) 37 W (40 W) Initial sleep mode setting FS-8000C FS-8000CD FS-8000CN ( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline 30 minutes (30 minutes) Kyosera 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 techology, Kyocera has created an advanced printing system that does not require the wasteful replacement and disposal of a cartridge. ix x Contents Chapter 1 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.3 Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Chapter 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.3 2.3.1 Handling Paper General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Available paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Recommended Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Selecting the Right Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Paper properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Other properties of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Selecting the Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Chapter 3 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2 3.2.1 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.4.7 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Indicators in Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Using the Menu Selection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Menu System Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Menu Map and Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Printing a Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Printing a Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 e-MPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Using Quick Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Using Proof-and-Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Printing a Private Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Storing a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Printing a List of Code Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Changing e-MPS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Changing the Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Changing Parallel Interface Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Changing Serial Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Changing Network Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Resolving IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 Making Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Default Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 KC-GL Pen Width and Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50 xi 3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 3.6.5 Default Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 3.7 Pagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 3.7.1 Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 3.7.2 Print Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59 3.7.3 Page Protect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60 3.7.4 Linefeed (LF) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61 3.7.5 Carriage-Return (CR) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62 3.8 Setting Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63 3.8.1 KIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63 3.8.2 EcoPrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64 3.8.3 Tone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66 3.8.4 Gloss Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67 3.9 Operating the Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69 3.9.1 Setting up the RAM Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69 3.9.2 Reading/Writing to an Option Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70 3.10 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79 3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80 3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81 3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82 3.10.5 Selecting the Paper Feed Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84 3.10.6 Duplex Printing (FS-8000CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-85 3.10.7 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88 3.10.8 Creating Custom Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89 3.10.9 Resetting the Custom Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92 3.10.10Selecting the Output Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-93 3.10.11Selecting the Option Sorter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-94 3.11 Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97 3.11.1 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97 3.11.2 Matching Colors to Monitor (RGB Simulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-98 3.11.3 Using Ink Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99 3.11.4 Color Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-100 3.12 Reading Life Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-101 3.12.1 Displaying the Total Printed Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-101 3.12.2 Displaying the Oil Unit Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102 3.12.3 Resetting the Toner Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-103 3.13 Other Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104 3.13.1 Selecting the Message Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104 3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-105 3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-106 3.13.4 Received Data Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-108 3.13.5 Printer Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-109 3.13.6 Resource Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-110 3.13.7 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-111 3.13.8 Auto Continue Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-112 3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-113 3.13.10Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-115 Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.3 4.3.1 4.4 4.4.1 Printer Drivers and Utilities 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-5 4-5 4-9 4-9 Printer Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Using the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Printing Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii 4.4.2 4.5 4.6 Advanced Printing Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Configuring the Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Installing a Printer Driver for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Chapter 5 5.1 5.1.1 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.4.7 5.4.8 5.4.9 Troubleshooting General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Storage Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Possible Paper Jam Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 General considerations for clearing jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 [Paper Jam -- Feeder # Cover] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 [Paper Jam -- Cassette #] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 [Paper Jam -- MP Tray] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 [Paper Jam -- Duplexer Drawer] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 [Paper Jam -- Paper Feed Unit] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 [Paper Jam -- Side Cover] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 [Paper Jam -- Option Stacker] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Chapter 6 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.5.1 6.5.2 Maintenance Toner Container Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Frequency of toner container replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Toner Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement . 6-3 Replacing the Toner Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Replacing the Oil unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Replacing the Maintenance Kit D (Separation Charger Unit) . . . . 6-13 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Cleaning the Paper Feed Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Appendix A Options A.1 A.2 A.2.1 A.3 A.3.1 A.3.2 A.3.3 A.3.4 A.3.5 A.3.6 A.3.7 A.3.8 A.3.9 A.3.10 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2 Expansion Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3 Installing the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4 General Description of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7 PF-30A Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8 PD-30 Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9 SO-30 Sorter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10 ST-30 Bulk Stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10 DF-31 Document Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11 CA-31 Casters and CA-31B Caster Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11 HD-3 Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12 BC-1 Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12 IB-20/IB-21E Network Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13 Appendix B Computer Interface B.1 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2 Communication Modes 2 B.1.2 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3 xiii B.2 B.2.1 B.2.2 B.2.3 B.3 B.3.1 B.3.2 B.4 B.4.1 B.4.2 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Interface voltage levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Serial connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7 RS-232C Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8 Preparing an RS-232C Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8 Connecting the Printer to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8 Appendix C Technical Specifications C.1 C.2 Printer Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Printing Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 Index xiv Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to the professional color printer from Kyocera Mita. Using the Ecosys Color Printer, you can now print top quality documents at 30 pages per minute for monochrome and 8 pages per minute for color in A4, Letter, and A5 paper sizes. The Kyocera Mita Ecosys Color FS-8000C Series printers are available in the following three models: Ecosys Color FS-8000C Basic model of the FS-8000C Series. Equipped with two paper cassettes, each with a capacity for holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper. Ecosys Color FS-8000CD FS-8000C Series model which is equipped with a duplexer (for two-sided printing) and a paper cassette with a capacity for holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper. Ecosys Color FS-8000CN FS-8000C Series network model. Equipped with two paper cassettes, each with a capacity for holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper. This model is also equipped with an network interface card and a hard disk as the standard features. 1.1 Features 1.1 Features This section outlines the common major printer features of the FS-8000C, FS-8000CD, and the FS-8000CN Ecosys Color printers. 1.1.1 General Components with an ultra-long product life The main printer components such as the imaging drum, development units, and fuser unit have an ultra-long product life. The imaging drum has been developed using Kyocera's leading-edge ceramic technology that makes full use of amorphous silicon. High-speed printing The printer supports print speeds of 30 pages per minute for monochrome outputs; and 8 pages per minute for color outputs. (Actual time varies according to page complexity.) Superb color printing quality and versatile color control Multi-bit color depth renders continuous tone images. The intelligent color calibration system automatically optimizes colors every time the printer is powered. Variety of paper sizes and types In addition to ordinary paper, you can use print media such as transparencies, labels, and other special papers for printouts. Environmental-friendly materials The toner container is made of materials that can be incinerated without polluting the environment. (However, be sure to dispose of toner containers according to your local safety code or regulations.) Sleep mode Conserves energy while printing is stopped. 1.1.2 Hardware Advanced Performance Data Processing A 400 MHz CPU, 64 MB of RAM, and the optional hard disk deliver ideal throughput for wide varying printing applications. 1-2 1.1 Features Two expansion slots for hardware interfaces The printer is equipped with two expansion slots for plugging in optional network interface cards and a hard disk. The expansion slot for network interface cards accommodates two cards at the same time. Standard bidirectional parallel interface Ensures high-speed data transfer between the host computer and printer. Memory card slot You can select and read the data in a memory card set in this slot from the printer operator panel. Large-capacity paper cassettes Each paper cassette can hold approximately 500 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper which is 0.1 mm thick. The printer also has a multipurpose tray that can hold approximately 150 sheets of nonstandard size paper. Printed sheets can be stacked in the face-down output tray or an optional face-up output tray. Displaying printer messages in any of eight languages Printer messages can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Spanish or Swedish. 1.1.3 Software e-MPS `e-MPS' is an abbreviation for `enhanced-Multiple Printing System,' which is a postprocessing function that combines electronic sorting, job retention, virtual mailboxing, and a barcode printing system for job retrieval. When printing multiple copies of a document, the data is transferred from the computer to the printer only for the first copy; the data is then stored on the printer's hard disk. Copies of the document are printed using the stored data. Printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic. Furthermore, printed data that is stored on the hard disk can be called up using job retention functions, such as Quick Copy etc., allowing you to quickly print additional copies of a document from the printer at any time, without needing to re-spool the document or start up the computer system. Printer control language PRESCRIBE The printer uses PRESCRIBE, Kyocera's page printer control language with enhanced color graphics capabilities. The simple commands of PRESCRIBE allow the programmers to easily define pagination and device control. 1-3 1.1 Features KPDL3 (Kyocera Printer Description Language 3) The printer uses KPDL3, Kyocera's implementation of the PostScript page description language Level 3. The printer has 136 fonts that are compatible with Adobe PostScript fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.) PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes The printer has the built-in two-dimensional stacked bar codes of PDF 417 (Portable Data File 417). 1.1.4 Networking Ethernet network interface The FS-8000CN comes built-in with a 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX network interface card for readily connecting to a network. SNMP compliance The printer complies with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The SNMP is used for providing and transferring management information (MIB) between the printer and the host computer. Support for network printer monitor utility (KM-NET VIEWER) Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM (comes with the printer) for details. 1-4 1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2 Parts and Functions This section provides explanations and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their functions. Try to be familiar with the names and functions of these parts for correct use and optimal performance. 1.2.1 Front Figure 1-1 1 Operator Panel Used to specify printer functions and display the printer operating status. 2 Paper-full Sensor This sensor detects the tray full condition. When the Face-down tray is full, the printer stops operating and urges you to clear the Face-down tray. 3 Front Cover When open, this cover gives you access to the internal component for replacing toner containers. The cover must also be open to clear paper jam. 4 Top Paper Cassette (FS-8000C/FS-8000CN)/Duplex Drawer (FS-8000CD) The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to A3 sizes. For the FS-8000CD, the top drawer includes the duplexer for two-sided printing. 5 Bottom Paper Cassette The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to A3 sizes as a second paper source (for the FS-8000C and FS-8000CN). 1-5 1.2 Parts and Functions 6 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray The MP tray holds up to 150 sheets of standard and non-standard sizes. Transparencies, envelopes, etc. must be fed using this tray. Figure 1-2 7 Paper Stopper This stopper, when flipped up, prevents the printed sheet of large size from falling. 8 Face-down Tray This tray receives printouts face down. 9 Power Switch This switch turns printer power on and off. The power cord must not be unplugged from power at least 30 minutes since the printer is switched off. Caution 10 Side Cover This cover is open by pulling the handle to clear paper jams. 11 Face-up Tray This tray receives printouts face up. 1-6 1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.2 Internal Figure 1-3 1 Black Toner Container This container holds black (K) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 2 Main Charger Unit This is an electrical component used to transfer the toner onto the drum unit. The main charger unit must be cleaned when you replace the toner container. 3 Yellow Toner Container This container holds yellow (Y) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 4 Magenta Toner Container This container holds magenta (M) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 5 Cyan Toner Container This container holds cyan (C) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 6 Power Cord Connector This connector accepts the power cord supplied with the printer. The power cord must not be unplugged from power at least 30 minutes since the printer is switched off. Caution 7 Waste Toner Bottle This plastic bottle collects waste toner for later disposal. The bottle has a cap which is used to seal the bottle opening when being disposed of. 1-7 1.2 Parts and Functions 8 Fuser Unit The fuser unit fixes the toner permanently on the paper. The fuser becomes very hot during printing. 9 Paper Feed Unit The paper feed unit transports paper from the paper source for developing and fixing images. 10 Separation Charger Cleaning Knob This cleaning knob (green) is used to clean the separation charger. The separation charger unit must be replaced after every 100,000 pages of printing and requires professional servicing. Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. 11 Primary Transfer Unit This unit is used to create the image developed by toner and to transfer it onto the surface of the paper. 1.2.3 Rear Figure 1-4 1 Vents Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside. 2 Parallel Interface Connector This connector is for a standard Centronics parallel interface cable from the computer. Connect this connector to the computer's parallel port. 3 Paper Feeder Side Cover This cover is opened to clear paper jams in the paper feeder section. 1-8 1.2 Parts and Functions 4 Serial Interface Connector This connector is for D-sub 25-pin RS-232C cable from the computer. Connect this connector to the computer's serial printer port with a serial cable. 5 Memory Card Slot This slot receives a memory card. A memory card can hold fonts, macros, forms, etc., that can be downloaded in the printer's memory. For details, see Appendix A Options, section A.3.1 Memory Card on page A-7. 6 Network Interface Card Slot (OPT1) This slot holds an optional network interface card for network printing. (An optional Hard disk can't be used in this slot.) For details see Appendix A Options, section A.3.10 IB-20/ IB-21E Network Interface Cards on page A-13. 7 Hard Disk or Network Interface Card Slot (OPT2/HDD) This slot holds an optional hard disk for storing print jobs or network interface card for network printing. A Kyocera Mita manufactured hard disk must be used. For details, see Appendix A Options, section A.3.8 HD-3 Hard Disk on page A-12. 8 Ozone Filter Duct The ozone filter behind the duct is provided to prevent the ozone generated in the printer from escaping out the air. Do not block the cooling air in and out vents and the ozone filter duct against walls or with other objects. If the flow of cooling air is blocked, heat will be built up in the printer, and there will be a risk of fire. Caution 1-9 1.3 Clearance 1.3 Clearance Allow the following clearance on all sides of the printer. Prolonged use without sufficient clearance may cause heat to build up within the printer, resulting in fire. Caution Left: 50 cm (19-11/16 inches) Figure 1-5 1-10 Chapter 2 Handling Paper The printer can use a variety of media in various sizes. However, any media you will choose to use with the printer must be in accordance with the guidelines and specifications in this chapter. Use of paper not satisfying these guidelines and specifications may cause problems such as frequent paper jams, poor quality printing, and possible damage to the printer mechanism. Even meeting the instructions provided in this chapter, special media such as transparencies, labels, envelopes, non-standard-size paper must be fed directly from the printer's MP (multipurpose) tray and delivered in the face-up tray in `straight path' manner. For details on use of MP tray, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode on page 3-79. 2.1 General 2.1 General The Ecosys Color FS-8000C Series printers are designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper, like those widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printers will also support other types of paper as long as they meet the standards explained in this chapter. Selecting the right paper is very important. Use of unsuitable paper can cause paper jams, misfeed, curling, poor print quality, and even worse, printer damage. This chapter shows you how to use your printer in a way that will ensure efficient, error-free printing and minimal printer damage. This practice will increase your office productivity. Kyocera Mita will not be liable for any problems that may occur if you use paper that does not meet these standards. Note 2.1.1 Available paper types The FS-8000C Series printers can use almost any type of printer paper. These printers accept paper used for xerographic copiers as well. Paper comes in three generic grades: economy, standard, and premium. The grades are determined by how easily the paper can pass through the printer. This depends on the smoothness, size, moisture content, and cutting of the paper. The higher the grade, the less risk of problems (such as paper jams), and higher the print quality. The differences in paper characteristics of different paper makers also affect the printer performance. High-performance printers can produce high-quality results only when the right types of paper are selected. Low-priced paper is not always economical, especially if it ends up causing frequent printing problems. Paper of the different grades is available in basis weights (explained later). The recommended basis weights of paper for the printers are 16, 20, and 24 pounds. When expressed in grams per square meter, the recommended basis weights range from 60 to 90 g/ m2. 2.1.2 Paper specifications Table 2-1 summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the subsequent pages. Item Weight (basis weight) Thickness Dimensions Dimensional accuracy Squareness of corners Moisture content Table 2-1 Values Cassette: 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb/ream) MP tray: 64 to 220 g/m2 (17 to 58 lb/ream) 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils) See Table 2-3. ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) 90 ±0.2 ° 4 to 6 % 2-2 2.1 General Item Direction of grain Pulp content Table 2-1 (Continued) Values Long grain 80 % or more Paper of 135 to 220 g/m2 thick should be A4 or Letter size and fed laterally. 2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as cutsheet, the MP (multi-purpose) tray must be used. 148 mm 5-13/16 inches Minimum Paper Size 458 mm 18 inches 80 mm 3-1/8 inches Maximum Paper Size 310 mm 12-3/16 inches Figure 2-1 2.1.4 Recommended Paper The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance. Size Letter, Legal A4, A3 Table 2-2 Product Hammermill LASER PRINT NEUSIEDLER COLOR COPY Weight 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 90 g/m2 2-3 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper To get clean, crisp printouts from laser printers all the time, select high-quality printer paper that meets the printer's requirements. Laser printers use laser beams, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat, all of which affect the paper. Furthermore, paper slide, bends, and twists as it passes through laser printers during printing. Therefore, printer paper must be able to withstand such great stress. This section describes the major considerations for selecting the right printing paper. 2.2.1 Guidelines Paper conditions Do not use paper with folded edges, curls, warps, smudges, tears, or embossing. Also do not use paper containing lint, clay, or paper debris. Using such paper may cause illegible printing, misfeeds, paper jams, etc., and shorten the product life of the printer. Never use paper with surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper surface should be as smooth and even as possible. Paper composition Do not use paper with surface-coating or containing plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing causes such paper to emit toxic fumes. Bond paper should have at least an 80 % pulp content. The percentage of cotton and other fibers should not exceed 20 %. Paper sizes Table 2-3 lists the standard paper sizes and dimensions. Note that certain paper sizes are available only for MP tray feeding (as remarked) and face-up tray delivering. For details on using MP tray, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode on page 3-77. The dimensional tolerances for these paper sizes are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for both length and width of paper. The corner angles must be 90 ±0.2 °. Paper Size Ledger Legal Letter ISO A3 ISO A4 ISO A5 JIS B4 Table 2-3 Dimensions 11 × 17 inches 8-1/2 × 14 inches 8-1/2 × 11 inches 297 × 420 mm 210 × 297 mm 148 × 210 mm 257 × 364 mm Remarks 2-4 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper Paper Size JIS B5 Monarch Business ISO DL ISO C5 ISO C4 ISO B5 ISO A6 Executive Commercial 9 Commercial 6-3/4 JIS B6 Japanese postcard Japanese double-postcard Custom Table 2-3 (Continued) Dimensions 182 × 257 mm 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches 110 × 220 mm 162 × 229 mm 229 × 324 mm 176 × 250 mm 105 ×148 mm 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches 128 × 182 mm 100 × 148 mm 148 × 200 mm 80 × 148 mm to 310 × 458 mm Remarks MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only MP tray only 2.2.2 Paper properties Smoothness Paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause gaps in printouts. However, paper with surfaces that are too smooth may cause multiple-sheet feeding and fogging problems (fogging is a gray background effect). Basis weights Basis weight is the weight in pounds of 500 sheets (called a ream) of paper cut to the basic size, which is 17 × 22 inches. The number of sheets in a ream and the basic paper size relating to basis weights depend on paper classifications. In the metric system, the basis weight is expressed in grams per square meter (g/m2). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause misfeeds, jams, and premature wear of printer parts. Uneven weight of paper can cause multiple-sheet feeding, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The recommended basis weights for this printer are between 64 and 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb per ream). When you use paper with basis weights of 135 to 220 g/m2, use the face-up tray for highquality printouts. Thickness (Caliper) Thick paper is called high-caliper paper and thin paper is called low-caliper paper. Paper used by the printer should be neither too thick nor too thin. If you encounter paper jam, multiple- 2-5 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper sheet feed, or too light printing problems, the paper may be too thin. If you encounter paper jam or too heavy printing problems, the paper may be too thick. The recommended thickness of a sheet for this printer is between 0.086 and 0.110 mm (from 3.4 to 4.3 mils). Moisture content Moisture content is the percentage of the weight of water in paper. Moisture affects the appearance, feeding, curling, electrostatic properties, toner fusing of the paper. The moisture content of paper varies with the relative humidity in the room. If the room is too humid, paper will absorb more moisture. The edges will swell and the paper will become wavy. If the room is too dry and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and tighten, and the print contrast may be degraded. Wavy or tight edges can cause paper misfeeds and misalignments. The recommended moisture content is between 4 and 6 %. To maintain the correct moisture content level, store the paper in an environment that allows moisture control. These are tips for moisture control: · · · · · Store paper in a cool, dry place. Leave packages of paper wrapped as long as possible. Rewrap unused paper. Return paper to its paper carton, whenever possible. Place the cartons on a pallet or other furniture so that they are not in direct contact with the floor. Before using paper stored for an extended period of time, condition it in the printer's environment for at least 48 hours. Do not expose paper to heat, direct sunlight, or damp. Grain Technically, grain is the direction of paper in the paper machine. Grain is parallel with the direction of movement in the paper machine. Grain long means that the grain runs along the length of the sheet, and grain short means that the grain runs along the width of the sheet. Because grain short causes paper feed problems, always select grain long for the printers. 2-6 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2.3 Other properties of paper Porosity The density of paper structure, which indicates the compactness of the fiber bonding. It is also the characteristic that allows air to pass through paper (i.e., air permeability). Stiffness The ability of paper to resist deformation under stress. In the printer, limp paper can buckle and too stiff paper can bind. Both conditions result in paper jams. Curl Most paper naturally tends to curl one way. To produce flat printouts, load the paper sheets so that the upward pressure from the printer can correct their curling. When loading paper, it is also important to distinguish between the front side and backside of the paper. Be sure to follow the paper loading instructions printed on the paper carton. Electrostatic discharge During the printing process, paper is given an electrostatic charge to attract the toner. Therefore, the paper must discharge the static electricity so that the printouts do not stick to each other in the output tray. Whiteness The contrast of printed images depends on the whiteness of the paper. Whiter paper produces sharper and clearer images. Quality control Uneven paper sizes, corners that are not square, jagged paper edges, irregularly cut sheets, torn edges and corners, etc. can cause various printer troubles. Before purchasing paper, find out whether the paper store always takes measures to prevent such problems in its products. Packaging Paper sheets should be shipped in strong cartons to protect them from damage during transportation. Before purchasing paper, make sure the store ships its products in proper packages. 2-7 2.3 Special Paper 2.3 Special Paper Besides plain paper, this printer can use the following types of special paper: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Transparencies Pre-printed Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Pre-punched Envelope Card stock Coated Second side Customs Paper printed using this printer only. You cannot use paper already copied or printed by another printer. You can assign one of these special paper type to a paper cassette or MP (multi-purpose) tray by using the printer's operator panel keys. Then, the printer can automatically select the paper cassette or malti-purpose tray to feed the special paper from and internally adjust the electrical parameters for optimum printing performance according to the special paper type. For details, see Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type on page 3-82. Note that some types of special paper do not allow feeding from the paper feeder cassette or duplex (two-sided) printing. 2.3.1 Selecting the Special Paper Since special paper differs significantly in paper composition and quality, special paper is more likely to cause problems than white bond paper during printing. When using special paper, be sure that they are manufactured for photocopiers and/or laser printers. Before purchasing any special paper, make a test print using the printer and check whether the results are satisfactory. Kyocera Mita shall not be liable for any danger to a person or machine that is caused by using special paper (e.g., fumes emitted from the special paper). Note To avoid problems, stack transparencies, labels, or envelopes on the tray or cassette face up. Major considerations for each type of special paper are given below. 2-8 2.3 Special Paper Transparency Transparencies for overhead projectors must withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. The recommended transparency product is as follows: 3M CG3700 (Letter, A4) Transparencies must be placed on the MP (multi-purpose) tray with the long edge towards the printer. To avoid problems, stack transparencies face up on the face-up tray. When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them. Adhesive-backed labels Label paper must be fed manually. For printing on labels, use extreme care so that the adhesive may not come in direct contact with any part of the printer. Adhesives that stick to the drum or rollers will cause printer damage. Labels consist of three parts. Printing is done onto the top sheet (also called the face sheet). The adhesive contains chemicals. The carrier sheet (also called the backing paper or liner) bears the top sheet. This composition of labels can cause more problems than other print forms during printing. Top sheet (white bond paper) Adhesive Carrier sheet Figure 2-2 When using label paper, do not leave gaps between the arranged labels (i.e., top sheets). Labels arranged with gaps in-between can easily be peeled off during printing, causing serious jam problems. When the label paper has extra margin around the label's outside edges that correspond to the margins of the printable area, do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until printing is finished. Allowed Top sheet Not allowed Carrier sheet Figure 2-3 2-9 2.3 Special Paper When selecting labels, make sure to use only those meeting the following requirements: Item Top sheet weight Total weight Top sheet thickness Total thickness Moisture content Table 2-4 Value 44 to 74 g/m2 (12 to 20 lb) 104 to 151 g/m2 (28 to 40 lb) 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils) 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils) 4 to 6 % (composite) Envelopes Envelopes must be fed manually. Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of ordinary paper, it is not always possible to ensure consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface. Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. See section Grain on page 2-6. This direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when envelopes pass through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes, make a test print to check whether the printer accepts the envelope. Other handling cautions follow: · · · Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive. Avoid a long printing session for envelopes only. Extended envelope printing can cause premature printer wear. To avoid jams caused by curled envelopes, stack the printed envelopes no higher than 10 on the output tray. Colored paper Colored paper should have the same specifications as the white bond paper listed. In addition, the pigments in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process (up to 200 °C or 392 °F). Pre-printed paper Pre-printed paper should basically be bond paper. The inks on the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process and must not be adversely affected by silicon oil. Do not use paper with any kind of coating, such as calendar stock. Recycled paper Select recycled paper that has the same specifications as white bond paper. See Table 2-1 on page 2-2. Recycled paper, however, does not have to be as white as white bond paper. Before purchasing recycled paper, make a test using the printer and check whether the print quality is satisfactory. Note 2-10 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys Color printer. In general you need to use the operator panel only to make default settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using the printer driver trough the application software. For details, see Chapter 4 Printer Drivers and Utilities. Changes to printer settings made using a software application override changes made using the operator panel. Note You can also rely on other printer utilities such as Kyocera Mita PrintMonitor if you need to change settings that are not available on the printer driver. It will allow you remotely access to printer settings. Printer utilities are supplied in the software CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The chapter describes the operator panel in detail, including its menus and the procedures for changing various printer settings. 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED). Ready PAR A4 PLAIN INTERFACE SIZE TYPE Figure 3-1 Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in the sections that follow. 3.1.1 Message Display The message display on the operator panel shows: · · Status information, the eight messages listed below which are displayed during normal operation. Error codes, when the printer requires the operator's attention; as explained in Chapter 5 Troubleshooting. Status Information Message Self test Please wait Meaning The printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up. The printer is warming up and is not ready. When the printer is switched on for the first time, the message display shows Adding toner which will take several minutes. Table 3-1 3-2 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Message Please wait (Calibrating) Meaning The color calibration function is being performed automatically as you powered on the printer. You can also execute this function manually on the operator panel. For details, see Section 3.11.4 Color Calibration on page 3-100. Ready Processing Sleeping The printer is ready to print. The printer is receiving data to print. This is also shown when the printer is reading a memory card or hard disk. The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes from sleep mode whenever a key on the operator panel is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or a print job is received. The printer then warms up and goes on-line. For details on sleep mode, see Section Sleep Timer Timeout Time on page 3-107. Jobs inside the printer are being canceled. To cancel a job, see Section 3.1.3 Keys on page 3-6 . The printer is waiting for the rest of print job before completing the last page. Pressing the GO key allows you to obtain the last page immediately. See below. The printer is printing the last page after a waiting period. Cancelling data Waiting FormFeed TimeOut Table 3-1 (Continued) Error codes See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting. 3.1.2 Indicators in Message Display Figure 3-2 Interface Indicator (INTERFACE) The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently in use: PAR SER OP1 (2) --- Parallel interface is in use. Serial (RS-232C) interface is in use. Network interface is in use. No interface is in use. 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. 3-3 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Paper Size Indicator (SIZE) This indicator indicates: · While the printer is in standby, the paper size of the cassette. The default paper cassette is determined by the operator panel keys. For details, see Section 3.10 Paper Handling on page 3-79. While the printer is printing, the paper size used to format the document to print by the application software. · The abbreviations used to indicate the paper sizes and their dimensions are as follows: A3 A4 A5 A6 B4 B5 B6 LT LD LG MO BU DL C4 C5 b5 EX #6 #9 HA OH CU ISO A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) ISO A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) ISO A6 (10.5 × 14.8 cm) JIS B4 (25.7 × 36.4 cm) JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.6 cm) JIS B6 (12.8 × 18.2 cm) Letter (8-1/2 × 11 inches) Ledger (11 × 17 inches) Legal (8-1/2 × 14 inches) Monarch (3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches) Business (4-1/8 inches) ISO DL (11 × 22 cm) ISO C4 (22.9 × 32.4 cm) ISO C5 (16.2 × 22.9 cm) ISO B5 (17.6 × 25 cm) Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches) Commercial 6-3/4 (3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches) Commercial 9 (3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches) Japanese Postcard (10 × 14.8 cm) Return Postcard (20 × 14.8 cm) Custom Size (8 × 14.8 cm to 31 × 45.8 cm) Only with MP tray feeding Paper Type Indicator (TYPE) This indicator shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette. The paper type can be manually defined using the operator panel. For more information, see Section 3.10 Paper Handling on page 3-79. The following abbreviations are used: (none) PLAIN TRNSPRNCY PREPRINTE LABELS BOND Auto Plain paper Transparency Pre-printed paper Labels Bond paper 3-4 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel RECYCLED VELLUM ROUGH LETTERHEA COLOR PREPUNCH ENVELOPE CARDSTOCK COATED 2ND SIDE CUSTOM1 (to 8) Recycled paper Vellum Rough paper Letterhead Colored paper Pre-punched paper Envelope Card stock Coated paper Second side of paper Custom 1 (to 8) Only with MP tray feeding READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the printer needs operator's attention. Depending on the status of lighting, each indicator has the following meaning: Indicator READY Description Flashing. Indicates an error that you can recover by yourself, such as the loose front cover. For details, see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, section 5.3.1 Error Messages on page 5-7. On. Indicates that the printer is ready and on-line. The printer prints the data it receives. Off. Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be received but will not be printed until the printer is on-line by pressing the GO key. Also, indicates when printing is automatically stopped due to the occurrence of an error. For details see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, section 5.3.1 Error Messages on page 5-7. DATA Flashing. Indicates that a data is being received from the computer. On. Indicates either that data received is being processed before printing starts, or that data received is being written to a memory card or a hard disk. ATTENTION Flashing. Indicates that the printer requires maintenance or is warming up. On. Indicates the occurrence of a problem or an error. For details, see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, section 5.3.1 Error Messages on page 5-7. Table 3-2 3-5 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel 3.1.3 Keys The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have the secondary function. The printer has a parallel, serial, and an optional network interface. Configuration to the printer settings made with these keys affect only one of these interfaces that is currently active (indicated by the INTERFACE indicator on the message display). See Interface Indicator (INTERFACE) on page 3-3. Note GO Key The GO key switches the printer between on-line and off-line. Use this key to: · · Toggle the printer's on-line and off-line states. You can temporarily stop the print job by switching the printer off-line. Print and feed out one page when the printer displays Waiting. CANCEL Key This key is used to: · Cancel a printing job · Stop the alarm sound · Reset numeric values or cancels a setting procedure while using menu system To cancel a printing job: 1 While the printer displays Processing, press the CANCEL key. Print Cancel? appears on the message display followed by the interface which the job to cancel is on. The interface is indicated by one of the following message: Parallel Serial Option 1 Option 2 If you wish to abort the cancellation procedure, press the CANCEL key again. 2 Press the ENTER key. Cancelling data appears on the message display and printing stops after the current page is printed. 3-6 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel MENU Key The MENU key lets you enter the menu system to change the setup and printing environment of the printer. Pressing this key during a menu selection will terminate the selection and return the printer to the normal operation. Arrow Keys The four arrow keys are used in the menu system to access a desired item or enter numeric values. The arrow key with the question mark (?) may be pressed when the paper jam message has appeared on the message display. Then a help message will appear to facilitate jam clearing in the location. ENTER Key The ENTER key finalizes settings of numeric values and other selections. 3-7 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to enter the menu when the printer is in ready state. The printer operates according to the most recent printer settings sent from the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority over the settings made using the menu selection system. Note 3.2.1 Menu System Road Map The overview of the printer's menu system is diagrammed below and on the following pages. For convenience, the printer can print out the simplified version of menu map. To print a menu map, see Section 3.3.1 Printing a Menu Map on page 3-14. The shaded items mean that these are available only when the corresponding optional device is installed in the printer. For example, e-MPS and its submenus will not appear unless a hard disk is installed in the printer. Ready PAR A4 PLAN MENU Key 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 >>Temp.Code JOB Size >>Perm.Code JOB Size >>VMB Size Continued on the next page 3-8 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Interface Parallel Interface Serial Interface Option 1 Interface Option 2 > > > > >Parallel I/F Auto >Baud rate 9600 >Data Bits 8 >Stop Bits 1 >Parity None >Protocol DTR (pos.)&XON >Barcode Mode Off >NetWare Off >NetWare On >TCP/IP Off >TCP/IP On >Ether Talk Off >OPT. StatusPage Off > >>NetWare Frame Auto > >>DHCP OFF >>IP Address >>Subnet Mask >>Gateway Emulation > PCL 5c Emulation > KC-GL Emulation > KPDL Emulation > KPDL (AUTO) >Code Set ISO-6 ASCII >KC-GL Pen > Adjust Pen(1) >KC-GL Page Set [SPSZ] >Print KPDL Errs Off >Alt. Emulation PCL 5c >Print KPDL Errs Off >>Pen(1) Width 01 dot(s) >Pen(1) Color Black Continued on the next page 3-9 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Font > >Font Select > Internal >Font Select Option >List of Internal Fonts >List of Option Fonts >> I000 > >>Courier Regular >>Letter Gothic Regular >>Size 012.00 point(s) >>Pitch 10.00 cpi Page Set > >Copies 001 >Orientation Portrait >Page Protect Auto >LF Action LF only >CR Action CR only Print Quality > >KIR Mode On >EcoPrint Mode Off >Tone Normal >Gloss Mode Low Opt. ROM