User manual KYOCERA FS-C5025N

FS-C5015N FS-C5025N FS-C5030N Operation Guide Contents 1 Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Components at the Left of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Internal Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Components at the Rear of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Printing Operation Loading Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Printing from Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Maintenance General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Toner Container Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Replacing the Waste Toner Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Troubleshooting General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Clearing Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Specifications 2 3 4 5 OPERATION GUIDE i Contents ii OPERATION GUIDE Legal and Safety Information 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. 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. 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This product uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL 6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of Peerless OPERATION GUIDE iii Systems Corporation, 2381 Rosecrans Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245, 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 Monotype Imaging Inc. USB This product has been certified by the USB Implementers Forum, Inc. iv OPERATION GUIDE License Agreements IBM Program License Agreement THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. 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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Monotype Imaging Inc. 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. vi OPERATION GUIDE Monotype Imaging 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. 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 Monotype Imaging. 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 Monotype Imaging. Monotype Imaging 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. To protect proprietary rights of Monotype Imaging, 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. 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. This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License may be terminated by Monotype Imaging if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice from Monotype Imaging. When this License expires or is terminated, you shall either return to Monotype Imaging or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as requested. You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software. Monotype Imaging warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Monotype Imagingpublished specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Monotype Imaging 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. Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Monotype Imaging in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Monotype Imaging. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OPERATION GUIDE vii 10 IN NO EVENT WILL MONOTYPE IMAGING 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. 11 Massachusetts U.S.A. law governs this Agreement. 12 You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written consent of Monotype Imaging. 13 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). 14 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. viii OPERATION GUIDE Compliance and Conformity 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. 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. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. This can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. If interference is experienced, you should to try to correct it 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 your service technician 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. Precautions for Use 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. Interface connectors IMPORTANT: 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. OPERATION GUIDE ix NOTE: 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. x OPERATION GUIDE Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Color Page Printer FS-C5015N/FS-C5025N/FS-C5030N Trade name: Kyocera Mita Responsible party: Kyocera Mita America, Inc. Address: 225 Sand Road PO Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 070040008, 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, Mieken 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, Mieken 519-0497, Japan Declares that the product Product name: Color Page Printer Model number: FS-C5015N/FS-C5025N/FS-C5030N (as tested with enhancement optional units; Duplex unit DU-301, Paper Feeder PF-60) Conforms to the following product specifications: EN 55 022: 1998 Class B EN 61 000-3-2: 2000 EN 61 000-3-3: 1995 EN 55 024: 1998 EN 60 950: 2000 OPERATION GUIDE xi 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. Declaration of Conformity (Australia) Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer's address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mieken 519-0497, Japan declares that the product Product name: Color Page Printer Model name: FS-C5015N/FS-C5025N/FS-C5030N Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-C5015N is the 16 ppm, FS-C5025N is the 20 ppm, FS-C5030N is the 24 ppm (monochrome/color), A4 size and utilized plain 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-301. 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. xii OPERATION GUIDE 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 Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN 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. 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: FS-C5015N Initial Auto Sleep Setting Power consumption in Auto Sleep 5 minutes (60 minutes) 16W (45W) [for USA and Canada] 16W (45W) [for Europe, Asia, and other countries] FS-C5025N 5 minutes (60 minutes) 15W (45W) [for USA and Canada] 19W (45W) [for Europe, Asia, and other countries] FS-C5030N 15 minutes (60 minutes) 18W (70W) [for USA and Canada] 21W (70W) [for Europe, Asia, and other countries] ( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline OPERATION GUIDE xiii Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA) The goal of GEEA is efficient use of energy. This product has a highefficiency profile and meets the criteria for receiving the GEEA-Label. FS-C5030N Initial Auto Sleep Setting Power Consumption - Power off - Auto Sleep ( ): GEEA criteria 15 minutes (30 minutes) 0W (1W) 21W (30W) xiv OPERATION GUIDE 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. 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 from the printer. Top: 750 mm (29-1/2 inches) Left: 300 mm (11-13/16 inches) Right: 250 mm (10 inches) Rear: 200 mm (7-7/8 inches) ([400 mm (15-3/4 inches) when the optional face-up output tray is installed] Front: 600 mm (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 23 °C, humidity: around 60% 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 flooring is of a soft material, it may be damaged by the casters when this product is moved after installation. OPERATION GUIDE xv 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. xvi OPERATION GUIDE Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Printer · 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. 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. · · · · · · · · · · · · OPERATION GUIDE xvii Other Precautions · · · Do not place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer. Do not open the top/left/rear 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. 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. · · · CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Cautions for Toner Handling · · · · · Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn. Never open the toner container. Do not inhale the toner. If you get toner on your hands, Do not rub your eyes or touch your mouth. Wash the toner from your hands. For the disposal of the old toner container, consult your service technician or dispose of the toner or toner containers in accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations. xviii OPERATION GUIDE About the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: Chapter 1 - Machine Parts This chapter explains the names of parts. Chapter 2 - Printing Operation This chapter explains how to print from your workstation. Chapter 3 - Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 5 - Specifications This chapter lists the printer's specifications. Conventions This manual uses the following conventions. Convention Italic Typeface Description Used to emphasize a key word, phrase or message. In addition, references to other publications are displayed in italic typeface. Used to provide additional or useful information about a function or feature. Can also contain references to other publications. Use to provide important information. Example A Completed message displays and the Copy Basic screen returns. Notes NOTE: For information about storing the pin, refer to step 10. Important IMPORTANT: Ensure paper is not folded, curled, or damaged. Caution Cautions are statements that suggest mechanical damage as a result of an action. Used to alert users to the possibility of personal injury. CAUTION: Do not pull the cassette out when holding the front of the machine. Warning WARNING: High voltage is present in the charger section. OPERATION GUIDE xix xx OPERATION GUIDE 1 Machine Parts 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. This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: · · · · Components at the Front of the Printer ........................ 1-2 Components at the Left of the Printer .......................... 1-2 Internal Components .................................................... 1-3 Components at the Rear of the Printer......................... 1-4 OPERATION GUIDE 1-1 Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Operation Panel Top Cover MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Paper Cassette Components at the Left of the Printer 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Left Cover Top Tray Main Charger Units on the Drum Units Power Switch Waste Toner Box 1-2 OPERATION GUIDE Machine Parts Internal Components 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Magenta Toner Container (M) Cyan Toner Container (C) Yellow Toner Container (Y) Black Toner Container (K) Paper Transfer Unit OPERATION GUIDE 1-3 Machine Parts Components at the Rear of the Printer 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Vents Memory Card Slot Power Cord Connector USB Interface Connector Network indicators Option Interface Slot (Network/Serial) Parallel Interface Connector (FS-C5030N only) Network Interface Connector 1-4 OPERATION GUIDE 2 Printing Operation This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: · · Loading Printer Driver .................................................. 2-2 Printing from Application Software ............................... 2-3 OPERATION GUIDE 2-1 Printing Operation Loading Printer Driver Ensure the printer is plugged in and connected to the PC before installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM. 1 Switch on the PC and activate Windows. NOTE: If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays, select Cancel. 2 3 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the printer into the optical drive of the PC. The installation program launches. NOTE: If the installation program fails to launch, use Windows Explorer to access the CD-ROM and select Setup.exe. 4 Perform the procedures displayed on the installation program to install the KX DRIVER. 2-2 OPERATION GUIDE Printing Operation Printing from Application Software The steps required to print a document created with an application are explained below. You can select the printing Paper Size and Output Destination. 1 2 3 4 Load the paper required into the paper cassette. From the application File menu, select Print. The Print dialog box displays. Click the drop down list of printer names. All the printers installed in Windows are listed. Click the name of the machine. Use Number of copies to enter the number of prints required. Up to 999 copies can be entered. For Microsoft Word, we recommend that you click Options and specify Use printer settings for the Default tray. 3 4 5 To start printing, click OK. NOTE: For information on how to use the printer driver software, refer to the KX Printer Driver Operation Guide. OPERATION GUIDE 2-3 Printing Operation 2-4 OPERATION GUIDE 3 Maintenance This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: · · · · General Information...................................................... 3-2 Toner Container Replacement...................................... 3-3 Cleaning the Printer...................................................... 3-8 Replacing the Waste Toner Box ................................. 3-15 OPERATION GUIDE 3-1 Maintenance General Information This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform on the printer. You can replace the following component according to the printer's display: · · Toner Kits Waste Toner Box Also, the following parts need periodic cleaning: · · · Paper Transfer Unit Main Charger Units Advanced Beam Array Lenses 3-2 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance Toner Container Replacement Frequency of toner container replacement The life of the toner containers depends on the amount of toner required to accomplish your printing jobs. When 5% coverage (a typical business document) of individual toner colors is assumed for A4 or letter size paper: · · The black toner container lasts an average of 8,000 monochrome pages (FS-C5015N: 6,000 monochrome pages). The cyan, magenta, and yellow toner containers last an average of 8,000 color images (FS-C5015N: 4,000 color images). You can print a status page to check how much toner remains in the toner container. The Toner Gauge in the consumables status section on the status page shows a progress bar for each color, which roughly represents how much toner is left in the toner container. Starter Toner Containers The toner containers packed with the new printer are starter toner containers. The black starter toner container lasts an average of 4,000 monochrome pages (FS-C5015N: 3,000 monochrome pages). The cyan, magenta, and yellow starter toner containers last an average of 4,000 color images for each (FS-C5015N: 2,000 color images for each). Toner Kits For best results, we recommend that you only use genuine Kyocera Parts and Supplies. The toner kits are supplied in 4 different colors: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. A new toner kit for each color contains the following items: · · · · · · Toner Container Cleaning cloth Grid cleaner for main charger cleaning Plastic waste bags for old toner container and old waste toner box Waste toner box Installation Guide NOTE: Do not remove the toner container from the carton until you are ready to install it in the printer. Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement The printer displays messages for individual colors at two stages of toner usage. This message is automatically alternated with the other printer message (such as Ready): OPERATION GUIDE 3-3 Maintenance · When the printer becomes low on toner, for example in the cyan container, the printer displays the message Toner low C, M, Y, K as the first caution. Note the replacement is not always necessary at this stage. If you ignore the above message and continue printing, the printer displays the message Replace toner -- just before the toner is used up. The toner container must be replaced immediately. Clean the separate charger wires, etc. After the cleaning is finished, however, the message does not automatically change to Ready. To restart printing, you must press [GO] and make the printer ready. · In either case, replace the toner container, see Toner Container Replacement on page 3-3. Replacing the Toner Container This section explains how to replace the toner containers. When replacing the toner container of any color, always replace the waste toner box at the same time. If this box is full, the printer may be damaged or contaminated by the waste toner that may spill over the box. NOTE: During toner container replacement, temporarily put storage media and computer supplies (such as floppy disks) away from around the toner container. This is to avoid damaging media by the magnetism of toner. IMPORTANT: You do not have to turn printer power off before starting the replacement. Any data that may be under printing process in the printer will be deleted if you turn printer power off. To replace the toner container, first make sure of the color of the toner container requiring replacement. In this example, it is assumed that you are replacing the black toner container. 1 Open the top cover. Magenta (M) Cyan (C) Yellow (Y) Black (K) Top Cover 3-4 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance 2 Pull the blue lock lever on the toner container forward towards the unlocked symbol. Lock Lever 3 Carefully remove the old toner container from the printer. 4 Put the old toner container in the plastic bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Plastic Bag 5 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit. OPERATION GUIDE 3-5 Maintenance 6 Shake the new toner container 5 or 6 times as shown in the figure in order to distribute the toner evenly inside the container. 7 Set the new toner container in the printer as shown in the figure below. 8 Push down on the top of the toner container to install it firmly in place. 3-6 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance 9 Pull the blue lock lever on the toner container back towards the locked symbol as far as it will go. Lock Lever 10 11 Use the same procedure to replace the other color toner containers. Close the top cover. Proceed to the next section. OPERATION GUIDE 3-7 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer The following parts must be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner box are replaced: · · · · Main charger wire Main charger grid Advanced beam array lens Registration roller In addition to this, it is recommended that the main charger wire and registration roller are cleaned periodically at least once a month. If lines, etc., appear on printed copies, the printouts appear dirty, or faint or blurred printouts are produced, clean the advanced beam array lenses. Cleaning the Main Charger Unit The main charger units need to be cleaned periodically as they get contaminated after long usage. Each main charger unit comprises two main parts -- the wire and the grid -- which should be cleaned separately as explained below. There are 4 main charger units, one for each toner container. When performing the cleaning procedure, be sure to clean the main charger unit that corresponds to color of the toner container that was replaced. The following example explains the procedure to clean the main charger unit for the black toner container. Main Charger Units M C Y K 3-8 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance 1 Open the left cover. Left Cover 2 First clean the main charger wire. Grasp the green wire cleaner knob. Gently pull the wire cleaner knob out and push it back in. Repeat this 2 to 3 times. After cleaning, make sure you restore the wire cleaner knob to its home position. Wire Cleaner Knob NOTE: If the wire cleaner knob is not restored to its home position, a band will print along the length of the page. 3 Next, clean the main charger grid. Take the grid cleaner out of the toner kit. Take the grid cleaner out of the protective bag and remove the cap. Cap Grid Cleaner OPERATION GUIDE 3-9 Maintenance NOTE: The pad of the grid cleaner contains water. Clean the grid quickly so that the pad may not dry off. 4 Lift up slightly on the main charger unit and pull it out a short distance as shown in the figure below. Main Charger Unit 5 Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad facing up. Grid Cleaner 3-10 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance 6 Gently pull the main charger handle out and push it back in. Repeat this 2 to 3 times. These movements clean the grid. After cleaning, make sure you restore the main charger unit to its home position. Main Charger Unit NOTE: If the main charger unit is not restored to its home position, the corresponding color will be printed over the whole page. 7 Remove the grid cleaner from the printer and discard it. The grid cleaner cannot be reused. Use the same procedure to clean the main charger units for the other toner containers. Proceed to the next section and clean the advanced beam array lenses. Cleaning the Advanced Beam Array Lenses If lines, etc., appear on printed copies, the printouts appear dirty, or faint or blurred printouts are produced, clean the advanced beam array lenses. There is 1 lens on the main charger unit of each toner container. The following example explains the procedure to clean the lens on the main charger unit of the black toner container. OPERATION GUIDE 3-11 Maintenance 1 Grasp the tab of the green lens cleaner knob. Gently pull the lens cleaner knob out and push it back in. Repeat this 2 times. Lens Cleaner Knob 2 Push the lens cleaner knob back in completely. After cleaning, make sure you restore the lens cleaner knob to its home position. NOTE: If the lens cleaner knob is not restored to its home position, the corresponding color will be printed over the whole page. Use the same procedure to clean the lenses on the main charger unit of the other toner containers. 3-12 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance 3 Once you are finished cleaning all 4 lenses, close the left cover. Cleaning the Paper Transfer Unit Print problems such as soiling of the reverse side of printed pages may occur if the paper transfer unit becomes dirty. To clean the paper transfer unit, you must use the cleaning cloth included in the toner kit. 1 While pulling the green paper transfer unit release lever, pull out the paper transfer unit. Paper Transfer Unit Release Lever Paper Transfer Unit OPERATION GUIDE 3-13 Maintenance 2 Wipe away the paper dust on the registration roller and the paper ramp using the wiper cloth included in the toner kit. Paper Ramp Transfer Roller (Black) Registration Roller (Metal) NOTE: Be careful not to touch the black transfer roller during cleaning as this may adversely affect print quality. 3 Push the paper transfer unit back in completely. 3-14 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replace the waste toner box when the Check waste toner box message is displayed. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit. The printer will not operate without replacing the waste toner box. 1 Open the left cover. Left Cover 2 While holding the waste toner box, press the lock lever and then gently remove the waste toner box. Lock Lever NOTE: Remove the waste toner box as gently as possible so as not to scatter the toner inside. Do not let the opening of the waste toner box face downward. OPERATION GUIDE 3-15 Maintenance 3 Close the cap to the old waste toner box after removing the box from the printer. Cap Old Waste Toner Box 4 To prevent toner from spilling, put the old waste toner box in the plastic bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Plastic Bag 5 Open the cap of the new waste toner box. Cap New Waste Toner Box 3-16 OPERATION GUIDE Maintenance 6 Insert the new waste toner box as shown in the figure below. When the box is set correctly, it will snap into place. New Waste Toner Box 7 Make sure that the waste toner box is correctly inserted and close the left cover. After replacing the toner containers and the waste toner box, clean the main charger units and the paper transfer unit. For instructions, see Cleaning the Printer on page 3-8. OPERATION GUIDE