User manual KYOCERA FS-C5016N

FS-C5016N Color Page Printer FS-C5016 N 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] ....................[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] ....................[Disassembly prohibited] The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol. ....................[Alert of required action] ....................[Remove the power plug from the outlet] ....................[Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection] Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the safety warnings in the guide are illegible or if the guide itself is missing. (fee required) i Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 3. 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 PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL is trademark 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. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC and Microdrive are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL 6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A. This product was developed using the TornadoTM Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems. This product contains UFSTTM and MicroType® from Agfa Monotype Corporation. ii IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. 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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. iii Agfa Monotype 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. If you need to have access to the fonts on more than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agreement which can be obtained from Agfa Japan. Agfa Japan retains all rights, title and interest to the Software and Typefaces and no rights are granted to you other than a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement. 3) To protect proprietary rights of Agfa Japan, you agree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures regulating access to and use of the Software and Typefaces. 4) You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefaces, except that you may make one backup copy. You agree that any such copy shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the original. 5) This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License may be terminated by Agfa Japan if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice from Agfa Japan. When this License expires or is terminated, you shall either return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as requested. 6) You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software. 7) Agfa Japan warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Agfa Japan-published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Agfa Japan does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE EXCLUDED. 8) Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Agfa Japan in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Agfa Japan. IN NO EVENT WILL AGFA JAPAN BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES. 9) New York, U.S.A. law governs this Agreement. 10) You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written consent of Agfa Japan. 11) Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as appropriate. Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2). 12) YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY OPENING THIS DISKETTE PACKAGE, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. iv 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. v 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. Cautionary Labels The printer bears any of the following labels. For Europe, Asia, and other countries For U.S.A. and Canada 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. vi Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Color Page Printer FS-C5016N 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 Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer's address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, 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: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer's address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, Japan Declares that the product Product name: Color Page Printer Model number: FS-C5016N (as tested with enhancement optional units; Duplex unit DU-300, Paper Feeder PF-60) 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: 2000 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: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer's address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, Japan declares that the product Product name: Color Page Printer Model name: FS-C5016N Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-C5016N is the 16 ppm (monochrome/color), A4 size and utilized plane paper; dry toner; etc. The printer can be equipped with several enhancement optional units as a paper feeder as PF-60, a duplex unit as DU-300. conforms to the following product specifications: AS/NZS 3548: 1995 (EN 55 022: 1998 Class B) IEC60950 (EN 60 950): 1999 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 Mita 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, we have 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: Initial sleep mode setting 15 minutes (60 minutes) ( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline Power consumption in sleep mode 21 W (45 W) [for U.S.A. and Canada] 24 W (45 W) [for Europe, Asia, and other countries] Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA) The goal of GEEA is efficient use of energy. This product has a high-efficiency profile and meets the criteria for receiving the GEEA-Label. Initial sleep mode setting Power off 15 min. (60 min.) ( ): GEEA criteria 0 W (1 W) Power Consumption Sleep mode 24 W (30 W) ix 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. ............................................................................... Top: 75 cm (29-1/2 inches) Left: 40 cm (15-3/4 inches) Right: 25 cm (10 inches) Rear: 25 cm (10 inches) ([40 cm (15-3/4 inches) when the optional face-up output tray is installed] Front: 60 cm (23-5/8 inches) 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. · If the floor is delicate against casters, when this product is moved after installation, the floor material may be damaged. x 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. ............................................................................ xi 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 ( ) 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 ( ) 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 ( ). 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. xii Other Precautions · DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer. · DO NOT open the top 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. ....................................................................................... xiii For More Information... Item Installation Guide (paper manual) Quick Reference Guide (paper manual) Operation Guide (this manual) KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide PRESCRIBE Command Technical Reference Description Describes the printer setup procedure. Describes common information about the printer such as loading paper, understanding messages, etc. 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. The following documents are stored in the CD-ROM as PDF documents. PRESCRIBE Command Reference Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter explains printer features and the names of parts. Chapter 2 Handling Paper This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer. Chapter 3 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 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer. Appendix A Options This appendix introduces the available options to be used with the printer. Appendix B Computer Interface This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the printer's parallel interface, USB interface, and serial interface. Appendix C Technical Specifications This appendix lists the printer's specifications. xiv Contents 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 1.2.4 Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 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 2.3.2 2.4 2.4.1 2.5 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 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Loading Paper into the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Selecting the Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Chapter 3 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 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 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.6 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 Selection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Menu System Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Menu Map and Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Printing a Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Printing a Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 e-MPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Using Quick Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Using Proof-and-Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Printing a Private Print/Stored Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Changing e-MPS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Changing the Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Changing Parallel Interface Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Changing Serial Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Changing Network Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Resolving IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Making Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 xv Contents 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 3.7.5 3.7.6 3.8 3.8.1 3.9 3.9.1 3.9.2 3.9.3 3.10 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 3.10.4 3.10.5 3.10.6 3.10.7 3.10.8 3.10.9 3.10.10 3.10.11 3.11 3.12 3.12.1 3.12.2 3.13 3.13.1 3.13.2 3.13.3 3.13.4 3.13.5 3.13.6 3.13.7 3.13.8 3.13.9 3.13.10 3.13.11 3.13.12 3.13.13 Default Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 Printing KPDL Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 Default Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45 Pagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 Print Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53 Page Protect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Linefeed (LF) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Carriage-Return (CR) Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Wide A4 Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Setting Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Gloss Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Operating the Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59 Using the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59 Using the Optional Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66 Using the RAM Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68 MP Tray Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68 Setting MP Tray Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71 Setting the Cassette Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72 Setting the Cassette Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76 Selecting the Paper Feed Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77 Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80 Creating Custom Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81 Resetting the Custom Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84 Selecting the Output Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-85 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86 Reading Life Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87 Displaying the Total Printed Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87 Resetting the Toner Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88 Other Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89 Selecting the Message Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-90 Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-91 Received Data Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-93 Printer Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-94 Resource Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-95 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-96 Auto Continue Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-98 Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99 Color Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-100 Printing the Service Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-103 Color Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104 Chapter 4 4.1 4.1.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 Troubleshooting General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Possible Paper Jam Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 General considerations for clearing jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Jam at the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 xvi Contents 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.4.8 Jam at the Paper Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Jam at the Rear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Jam at the MP Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Jam at the Optional Envelope Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Jam at the Optional Duplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Chapter 5 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 Maintenance Toner Container Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Frequency of toner container replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement 5-3 Replacing the Toner Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Replacing the Waste Toner Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Cleaning the Paper Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Cleaning the Advanced Beam Array Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 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 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-60 Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8 DU-300 Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8 PT-300 Face-up Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9 Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11 Appendix B Computer Interface B.1 B.1.1 B.1.2 B.2 B.2.1 B.2.2 B.3 B.3.1 B.3.2 B.4 B.4.1 B.4.2 B.5 B.5.1 B.5.2 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2 Communication Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3 USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5 Serial Interface (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6 Interface voltage levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6 RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-8 RS-232C Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9 Preparing an RS-232C Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9 Connecting the Printer to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9 Appendix C Technical Specifications C.1 C.2 Printer Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2 Printing Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4 Index xvii Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to the professional color printer from Kyocera Mita. With the Ecosys Color FS-C5016N, you can print out color or monochrome pages at a speed of 16 pages per minute (A4 size) or 17 pages per minute (Letter and A5 sizes). 1.1 Features 1.1 Features This section outlines the common major printer features of the FS-C5016N Ecosys color page printer. 1.1.1 General Components with an ultra-long product life The main printer components such as the Advanced Beam Array, imaging drum, development units, and fuser unit have an ultra-long product life. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface This printer supports Full-Speed USB 2.0. Connection to a computer with a USB interface gives a higher communication speed than parallel interface connection. High-speed printing This printer supports print speeds of up to 16 pages per minute (A4 size) for both color and monochrome printouts. (Actual time varies according to page complexity.) Superb color printing quality This printer prints the gray level of 4 bpp (bits per pixel). Intelligent color calibration system 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. Sleep mode Conserves energy while printing is in standby. 1.1.2 Hardware Advanced Performance Data Processing A 400 MHz CPU, 96 MB of RAM, and the optional hard disk deliver ideal throughput for wide varying printing applications. 1-2 1.1 Features Expansion slot for hardware interfaces This printer is equipped with an expansion slot for plugging in an optional network interface card or a hard disk. 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 cassette The 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 100 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, Spanish, or Portuguese. 1.1.3 Software e-MPS `e-MPS' is an abbreviation for `enhanced-Multiple Printing System,' which is a post-processing function that combines electronic sorting, job retention, and virtual mailboxing. 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 Mita'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). Account Management System This printer comes equipped with an Account Management System function which records the number of pages printed by each department. The administrator can preset the maximum number of pages that each department will be allowed to print. 1.1.4 Networking Built-in and external network interfaces Because the network interface supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and EtherTalk protocols, network printing is possible with various environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX and NetWare, etc. Support for network printer monitor utility (KM-NET VIEWER) Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the CD-ROM (supplied 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 1 2 4 3 Figure 1-1 1 Operator Panel Used to specify printer functions and display the printer operating status. 2 Top Cover When open, this cover gives you access to the internal component for replacing toner containers. 3 Paper Cassette The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to Legal sizes (80 g/m²). 4 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray The MP tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper (80 g/m²). Transparencies, envelopes, etc. must be fed using this tray. 1-5 1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.2 Left 3 1 5 2 4 Figure 1-2 1 Face-down Tray This tray receives printouts face down. 2 Power Switch This switch turns printer power on and off. 3 Left Cover This cover needs to be opened when replacing the waste toner box or cleaning the main charger units. 4 Waste Toner Box This plastic box collects waste toner for later disposal. The box has a cap which is used to seal the box opening when being disposed of. 5 Main Charger Units The main charger units are electrical components included in each toner container and are used to transfer toner onto the drum unit. Whenever you replace a toner container, be sure to clean the corresponding main charger unit. 1-6 1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.3 Internal 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-3 1 Magenta Toner Container This container holds magenta (M) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 2 Cyan Toner Container This container holds cyan (C) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 3 Yellow Toner Container This container holds yellow (Y) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 4 Black Toner Container This container holds black (K) toner. You must replace the container when the toner run out. 5 Paper Transfer Unit The paper transfer unit feeds paper from the cassette for printing. 1-7 1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.4 Rear 1 1 5 1 8 3 6 4 Figure 1-4 1 Vents 7 2 Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside. 2 USB Interface Connector This connector is a USB interface that conforms to the Full-Speed USB 2.0. Use a USB cable between this connector and the USB port on a computer. 3 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. 4 Power Cord Connector This connector accepts the power cord supplied with the printer. 5 Network indicators These indicators light according to the communication status with the network. Right: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX indicator Lights when you are connected to the network at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Left: Status indicator Flashes during data communication. 6 Network Interface Connector Connects to the network via a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network cable. 7 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. 8 Option Interface Slot (Network/Serial) This slot can be used to hold the optional network interface card, a hard disk or the serial interface board kit. For details, see Appendix A Options. 1-8 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 (multi-purpose) 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 3-68. 2.1 General 2.1 General The Ecosys Color FS-C5016N printer is designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper, like those widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printer 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-C5016N printer can use almost any type of printer paper. This printer accepts 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 printer 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 printer are 16, 20, and 28 pounds. When expressed in grams per square meter, the recommended basis weights range from 60 to 105 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: 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb/ream) MP tray: 60 to 200 g/m² (16 to 53 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 2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as cut-sheet, the MP (multi-purpose) tray must be used. Paper cassette MP tray 21 cm 8-1/4 inches 29.7 cm 11-11/16 inches 14.8 cm 5-13/16 inches Minimum Paper Size Minimum Paper Size 35.6 cm 14 inches 7 cm 2-13/16 inches 14.8 cm 5-13/16 inches Maximum Paper Size Maximum Paper Size 21.6 cm 8-1/2 inches 21.6 cm 8-1/2 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 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 Printer printing is a process involving light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting motions. A high-quality printing paper matching the printer's requirements with-stands all these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copy consistently. 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 3-68. 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°. MP tray Monarch Business ISO A6 ISO DL Commercial 9 Commercial 6-3/4 JIS B6 Statement Table 2-3 Size 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches 10.5 × 14.8 cm 11 × 22 cm 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches 12.8 × 18.2 cm 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches Cassette or MP tray Legal Letter ISO A4 ISO A5 ISO C5 ISO B5 JIS B5 Executive Size 8-1/2 × 14 inches 8-1/2 × 11 inches 21 × 29.7 cm 14.8 × 21 cm 16.2 × 22.9 cm 17.6 × 25 cm 18.2 × 25.7 cm 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches 2-4 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper MP tray Hagaki Ofuku-Hagaki Youkei 2 Youkei 4 Custom Size 10 × 14.8 cm 14.8 × 20 cm 11.4 × 16.2 cm 10.5 × 23.5 cm Cassette or MP tray Oficio II Folio 16 kai Size 8-1/2 × 13 inches 21 × 33 cm 19.7 cm × 27.3 cm Cassette: 14.8 to 21.6 cm × 21 to 35.6 cm (5-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 8-1/4 to 14 inches) MP tray: 7 to 21.6 cm × 14.8 to 29.7 cm (2-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 5-13/16 to 11-11/16 inches) Table 2-3 (Continued) Only with the paper cassette feeding 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 60 and 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb per ream). Paper Weight Equivalence Table The paper weight is listed with expression in U.S. bond weight (lb) and European metric (g/m²). The shaded part indicates the standard weight. U. S. Bond Weight (lb) 16 17 20 21 22 24 27 Table 2-4 Europe Metric Weight (g/m²) 60 64 75 80 81 90 100 2-5 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper U. S. Bond Weight (lb) 28 32 34 36 39 42 43 47 53 Table 2-4 (Continued) Europe Metric Weight (g/m²) 105 120 128 135 148 157 163 176 199 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-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 printer. 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 Loading Paper 2.3 Loading Paper The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette and the MP tray. Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Caution Figure 2-2 2.3.1 Loading Paper into the Cassette Perform the following procedure to load paper into the cassette. 1 Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer. Paper Cassette Figure 2-3 2-8 2.3 Loading Paper 2 Push the bottom plate down until it locks. Bottom Plate Figure 2-4 Standard paper sizes are attached to the inside of the paper cassette as shown in the following figure. Figure 2-5 2-9 2.3 Loading Paper 3 Turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the paper size window. Paper Size Dial Paper Size Window Figure 2-6 Note When the paper size dial is set to OTHER the paper size must be set into the printer on the operator panel. See Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Size on page 3-72. 4 Adjust the position of the paper guides located on the left and right sides of the paper cassette. Pull the release lever on the left side guide and slide to the desired paper size. Release Lever Paper Guides Figure 2-7 2-10 2.3 Loading Paper 5 Adjust the position of the paper stopper located at the rear of the paper cassette. Pull the release lever and slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size. When shipped from the factory, the paper cassette is set to A4 size. When using non-standard size paper, move the paper guides and paper stopper all the way out, insert the paper, then adjust the paper guides and paper stopper to the size of the paper. Adjust them so that they are in light contact with the paper. Release Lever Paper Stopper A4 B5 Figure 2-8 6 Slide the paper into the paper cassette. Figure 2-9 2-11 2.3 Loading Paper · Note Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the paper guides. The paper cassette will hold approximately 500 sheets of paper with a 80 g/m² (21 lb.) basis weight, or with a thickness of 0.11 mm. Load Limit Load Limit · Figure 2-10 7 Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown. Clip Clip Figure 2-11 2-12 2.3 Loading Paper 8 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go. Figure 2-12 There is a paper gauge on the right side of the front of the paper cassette to indicate the remaining paper supply. When paper is exhausted, the pointer will go down to the level of (empty). Paper Gauge Figure 2-13 2-13 2.3 Loading Paper 2.3.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Perform the following procedure to load paper into the MP tray. 1 Pull the MP tray towards you until it stops. MP Tray Figure 2-14 2 Pull out the subtray. Subtray Figure 2-15 3 Adjust the position of the paper guides on the MP tray. Standard paper sizes are attached to the MP tray. For standard paper sizes, slide the guides to the position marked correspondingly. A4 LTR B5 A5 Paper Guide Paper Guide Figure 2-16 2-14 2.3 Loading Paper 4 Align the paper with the paper guides and insert as far as it will go. Load Limit Load Limit Figure 2-17 · Note Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the inside of the MP tray. If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, for example, if the paper is already printed on one side, try to roll the paper in the opposite direction to counteract the curl. Printed sheets will then come out flat. · Collect Incollect 5 Set the MP tray paper size on the printer's operator panel. Refer to Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size on page 3-69. 2-15 2.4 Special Paper 2.4 Special Paper Besides plain paper, this printer can use the following types of special paper: Paper type to be used Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) Thick paper (90 to 200 g/m²) Colored paper Recycled paper Postcards Envelopes Label Table 2-5 Paper type to be selected Vellum Thick Color Recycle Cardstock Envelope Labels Overhead projector transparencies Transparency 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 multi-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 3.10.5 Setting the Cassette Paper Type on page 3-76. Note that some types of special paper do not allow feeding from the paper feeder cassette. 2.4.1 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 page 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, postcards, envelopes, or thick paper on the face-up tray (option). Major considerations for each type of special paper are given below. 2-16 2.4 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. MP Tray Figure 2-18 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 2-19 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. 2-17 2.4 Special Paper 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