Table of Contents r Italiano Users Manual Kyocera Laser Printer FS-600
Introduction Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Notice on Software ______________________________________________________________ SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTERS NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION MODES. The printer is factory set to emulate the HP LaserJet 5P. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 2 of the User's Manual (on CD-ROM).
Introduction IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND.
Introduction 3. Limitation of Remedies IBM’s entire liability under this license is the following; 1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM’s liability will be for actual damages only and will be limited to the greater of: a) the equivalent of U.S.
Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement _________________________________________________ All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Dutch801, Swiss742, Incised901, ZapfCalligraphic801, ZapfHumanist601, OriginalGaramond, and Chianti are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Centutry Schoolbook, Stymie, and Cooper-Black are trademarks of Kingsley-ATF Type Corporation.
Introduction FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Introduction To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited.
Introduction Interface connectors Important note on the interface connectors Be sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable* to the printer. For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer’s internal electronics through the interface connector(s), keep any interface connector which is not in use capped using the protective cap supplied. * Use shielded interface cable.
Introduction CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. * Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. (U.S.A.
Introduction CDRH regulations The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS x 1. Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 3. Do not use this product near water. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 5.
Introduction 10. Except as explained elsewhere in User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person-nel under the following conditions: A — When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B — If liquid has been spilled into the product.
Introduction CE Marking Directive according to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s name : Manufacturer’s address : Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158, Japan declares that the product Product name : Model number : Page Printer FS-600 (as tested with the enhancement optional unit: PF-16) conforms to the following product specifications.
Introduction Declaration of Conformity (Australia) Manufacturer’s name: Manufacturer’s address: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158, Japan declares that the product Product name: Model number: Page Printer FS-600 (as tested with the enhancement optional unit: PF-16) Description of device: The model FS-600 is a 6-ppm, A4 size plain paper supporting page printer, utilizing laser, dry toner, etc.
Introduction Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone number: Fax number: FS-600 Kyocera Kyocera Electronics Inc. 2301-300 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873, U.S.A.
Introduction Disclaimer We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software.
Introduction ENERGY STARSM As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The basic objective of the ENERGY STAR Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently. This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the ENERGY STAR Program.
Introduction Introduction The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology. Superb print quality The latest technology from Kyocera such as KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2) function, this laser printer delivers superb print quality and clarity.
Introduction A new printer control language, PRESCRIBE IIe PRESCRIBE IIe provides features including advanced graphics capabilities that allow you to print any conceivable outline shape or solid form. Also provided are a variety of special effects, such as patterned fills, gray-scale shading, a user-accessible print image model, and multiple page orientations and print directions within the same page.
Introduction Options The following options are available for this printer. PF-16 PK-series IB-10 Paper feeder 2 (250-sheet capacity [80g/m , 0.
Introduction Contents Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer .............................................1-1 Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer .......................................................... 1-2 Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................................................. 1-6 Moving the Printer .......................................................................................................... 1-8 Names of Parts ........................
Introduction Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 5-1 General Guide................................................................................................................ 5-2 Print Quality Problems ................................................................................................... 5-4 Indicators........................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer This chapter uses illustrations to explain the names of parts of this printer, how to use it, its environmental requirements, and how to install it. Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer................ Unpacking and Inspection.................................................... Moving the Printer................................................................ Names of Parts ...............................................
Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer Places to Avoid Avoid installing the printer in locations subject to: • • • • • • • Direct drafts of hot or cold air • • • Excessive sunlight or humidity Direct drafts from outside (Avoid locations near doors leading outside.) Sudden temperature or humidity changes Sources of high temperature, for example, near stoves or radiators Excessive dust Vibration Ammonia or other harmful fumes.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer • Level and well supported Place the printer on a sturdy table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer. • Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone (see section Power Supply on next page.) • Only use this printer under the voltage listed on the serial number label attached to the rear panel of the printer.
Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer Power Supply The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier, or shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a power circuit with equipment like this, a high-frequency noise filter or isolation transformer is advisable. (Filters and transformers are available commercially.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Grounding Be sure to connect the ground wire for the printer's power supply to the ground terminal of the power outlet, to a copper pole buried at least 65 cm (25 inches) in the ground, or to a water pipe approved by the water department for use as a ground. WARNING Never use a gas pipe as a ground, as this may result in fire.
Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer Basic handling precautions Removing or changing parts other than disposable parts is prohibited. For repairs, contact the Kyocera dealer from which you purchased the printer. When moving the printer to a new location, contact the Kyocera dealer from which you purchased the printer. Using this printer to print currency or negotiable bonds is in violation of the law.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer List of packaged contents Contents of Printer Box Printer (FS-600) Installation Manual Power Cord Quick Reference Toner Container (TK-16) Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM 1-7
Moving the Printer Moving the Printer Note the following items when moving the printer. Be sure to lift the printer gently, keeping it horizontal, to prevent toner from soiling the inside of the printer.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Names of Parts Front View Side View/Rear View Face-Down Output Tray Face-Up Output Tray Control Panel Paper Stopper Paper Cassette Power Cord Connector Sub Tray Manual feed tray Parallel Interface Connector Slot Cover for Installation of Optional Interface Power Switch 1-9
Names of Parts Interior View Top Cover Process Unit Toner Container Release Lever (Green) 1-10
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Setup and Connections Set up the printer according to the following steps. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Install the printer on the paper feeder. (Option) ........................................................... (See p.1-12) Open the top cover. .................................................................................................... (See p.1-13) Install the toner container. ........................................................................
Setup and Connections 1. Install the printer on the paper feeder. (Option) Align the installation holes on the bottom of the printer with the positioning pins on top of the paper feeder and slowly lower the printer into place. Check that the connector on top of the paper feeder is properly connected to the connector on the bottom of the printer.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 2. Remove the process unit protective cover. 1. Open the printer top cover all the way. Top Cover Process Unit Protective Cover Process Unit 2. Lift the process unit out of the printer. The drum in the process unit is sensitive to light. Do not expose the drum even to normal office lighting (500lux) for more than five minutes.
Setup and Connections 3. Pull and remove the process unit protective cover and give the process unit a horizontal shake of 4 to 5 times. Process Unit Protective Cover Shake four or five times Process Unit 4. 1-14 Install the process unit in the printer. In doing so, carefully align the guides at the both ends of the process unit properly with the slots in the printer.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 3. Install the toner container. 1. Take the toner container from the bag. Shake the toner container with the protective seal (orange colored) facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the toner inside. Toner Container Shake five or more times Protective Seal (seal (Orange colored) 2. Carefully remove the protective seal as shown in the diagram. 3.
Setup and Connections 4. Check that the toner container is installed in the correct position, and push forcefully on the top of the toner container at “PUSH HERE.” 4. Close the top cover. Close the top cover.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 5. Add paper. Try as much as possible to use fresh paper which has just been opened. Paper which has been stored long periods contains moisture and may result in sheets sticking together and/or paper jams. For specifications on the paper which can be used with this printer, refer to Appendix B Paper Selection. 1. Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer. 2. Open the cassette cover all the way.
Setup and Connections 3. Adjust the position of the paper stopper located at the rear of the cassette. While holding up the paper stopper, slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size. 4. Adjust the position of the paper guides located on the left and right side of the cassette. Align the paper guides to the desired paper size by lifting the paper guides so they slide. Move the side guides inward to where they just touch the edges of the paper.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 5. Close the cassette cover. Cassette Cover 6. Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go.
Setup and Connections 6. Open the paper stopper on the face-down tray. Raise the paper stopper on the face-down tray as shown in the figure. Paper Stopper 7. Open the face-up output tray (when the tray is being used). Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side facing up (reverse order). The face-up output tray is located on the back side of the printer. Use it by opening as shown in the figure.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 8. Connect the printer to the computer. CAUTION Before performing this step, be sure to turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the power plug from the power outlet. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. A standard Centronics parallel interface connector ( pin connections, please refer to Appendix C. ) is located on the rear side of the printer.
Setup and Connections Parallel Interface Connection 1. Plug one end of the printer cable into the connector on the printer marked with a symbol. 2. Close the clips on both sides to fix the connector in place. (parallel) Clips Printer Cable Rear panel 3. 1-22 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the computer’s parallel (Centronics) interface connector. This connector is usually labled PRINTER. For details, please refer to the hardware manual for the computer.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 9. Attach the power cord. CAUTION Be sure the printer's power switch is turned off. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Only use the power cord supplied with the printer. 1. Plug the power cord into the power cord connector on the rear side of the printer. Power Cord Connector Power Cord 2. Connect the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. WARNING Be sure to connect the ground wire of the printer to ground.
Setup and Connections 10. Test the printer. Use the following procedure to test the printer and print out a status page indicating factory settings. For details on the indicators and keys on the printer’s control panel, please refer to Chapter 2 The Control Panel. 1. Turn on the printer's power switch. It does not matter whether the computer's power is on or off. The six indicators flash in sequence.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 11. Test the interface with the computer. In order to check that the printer and the computer are properly connected you must print by sending an actual command from the computer. 1. Turn on the printer's power switch and turn on the computer’s power as well. 2. Wait until the ON LINE/A4 indicator lights. 3. Enter and execute the following command at the DOS prompt on the computer screen.
Setup and Connections 12. Install the printer driver. A CD-ROM containing a printer driver for Windows (Windows3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51/4.0) is supplied with this printer. Once this printer driver is installed on the computer, it is possible to make various settings for this printer from within Windows applications. It is also possible to control options and printing from within Windows. For each of these operating systems, the printer driver is located in the folder on the CD-ROM.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 3. The printer folder will open. Double click on “Add printer.” 4. The Printer Wizard screen will appear. Click on “Next >.” 5. A screen for selecting the printer to be either a local printer or network printer will appear. Select the appropriate connection and click on “Next.” 6. Next, “Click the manufacturer and model of your printer....” screen will appear. At this point, select “Have Disk…” located at the lower right. (See the figure for Step 7.) 7.
Setup and Connections 8. Select “Kyocera FS-600,” click on “Next >,” and follow the on-screen instructions to install. Once the driver has been properly installed, a Kyocera printer icon will be added to the Printers folder. Note______________________________________________________________________ When printing under Windows 95, be sure to set the emulation of this printer to HP LaserJet 5P (default setting).
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Installing Under Windows3.1 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. 2. Double click on the Control Panel. 3. Double click on “Printers.
Setup and Connections 4. Click on “Add >>.” 5. A screen for “List of Printers:” will appear. From the choices, click on “Install Unlisted or Updated Printer.” 4. 5.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 6. Click on “Install….” 7. The Install Driver menu will appear. Enter “[CD-ROM Drive Name]: \” and click on “OK.” 6. 8. Refer to the Readme.txt file at the root directory of the CD-ROM and browse to the directory which contains the appropriate drivers for your country. 9. Select “Kyocera FS-600” from the printers displayed and click on “OK.” Once the driver has been installed, close the Control Panel by clicking on “Close.
Expanding Memory Expanding Memory The printer comes standard equipped with 4 MB of main memory. However, more complex pages can be printed and processing speed increased by expanding the printer's memory. There is one slot available in the printer for expanding memory. Printer memory can be expanded to up to 36 MB by installing optional extended memory chip (SIMM) in the slot.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer The description given below is intended for service personnel. Precautions on the Handling of Extended SIMM Static electricity which may accumulate in the human body through walking on carpets or other such surfaces is the enemy of SIMM loaded with many semiconductor chips. Pay attention to the following things before installation to protect memory chips against damage from static electricity.
Expanding Memory Installing SIMM Insert the SIMM into the socket on the printer's main board. WARNING Take precautions that no foreign substances such as metal chips or liquid get inside the printer during the installation process. Operation of the printer during the presence of a foreign substance may lead to fire or electric shock. CAUTION Be sure to turn off the printer's power and disconnect all cables when installing SIMM in the printer. Failure to do so may lead to electric shock.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Draw the main circuit board all way out of the printer as follows: 1. Turn the printer's power off. Unplug the printer’s power cable and disconnect it from the host computer. 2. Remove the two screws from the printer's rear cover.
Expanding Memory 3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer. Caution Before pulling the main board out, clean the area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer’s rear panel. Foreign objects, if accidentally stuck to the back of the main board, may cause serious damage to the printer.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 4. Insert the connector end of the SIMM into the socket. Carefully push the board upright until it snaps into place. Make sure that the catches at the ends of the socket fit into the holes at the ends of the SIMM board.
Expanding Memory 5. To remove the SIMM, carefully pull the end catches sideways slightly and tilt the SIMM to the left as shown, then pull the SIMM out of the socket. After SIMM has been installed in the printer, use the following procedure to check that installation has been performed properly.
Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Testing Extended Memory 1. Check that the power switch is off, plug the power cord into the printer, and turn the power on. 2. Wait for the printer's ON LINE/A4 indicator to light, then press and hold the SHIFT key followed by the ON LINE/STATUS key briefly. 3. If installation has been performed properly, a status page will be printed. Check the Memory in the upper right. Information on the SIMM installed in slot is shown here.
Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer This chapter explains the printer's control panel and operating procedures. Control panel........................................................................ KIR2 Level ........................................................................... Ecoprint Mode...................................................................... Manual Paper Feeding.........................................................
Control Panel Control Panel The printer control panel consists of indicators and various keys.
Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer Indicators Refer to the table below for the names and meanings of indicators on the control panel. Indicators on the Control Panel Indicator ON LINE/A4 Status Lit Off DATA/LTR Flashing Lit MANUAL/LGL Flashing Lit CASSETTE/OTHERS Flashing Lit JAM Flashing Lit Flashing Lit TONER Function The printer is on-line and ready to print received data.
Control Panel Control Keys The functions of the control keys are given in the table below. Function Key ON LINE/STATUS Switches the printer online and offline. Secondary (when pressed with SHIFT key) Prints a page of status information. FEED/SIZE Selects the cassette feed, paper feeder, or manual feed. Selects the paper size for the currently selected paper source. SLEEP/CANCEL Sets the sleep mode.
Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer KIR 2 Level This printer incorporates the KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2) smoothing function. KIR 2 provides high quality printing by providing a software-type improvement to the resolution. You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application. The KIR setting is OFF. The KIR setting is ON (Default setting).
KIR Level Status page KIR Checking Lines KIR Setting 2-6 Description Optimized stripes The current KIR setting is optimal. Dark vertical stripes Set the KIR mode to OFF. White vertical stripes Set the KIR mode to ON.
Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer Ecoprint mode The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. The factory-setting is off. You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application. Ecoprint is Off (default) Ecoprint is On Notes ____________________________________________________________________ The Ecoprint setting has no effect on the print speed.
Manual Paper Feeding Manual Paper Feeding Manual paper feeding enables you to print on special paper without having to reload the paper feed cassette. Appendix B lists the usable types of paper. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Since the printer does not sense the position of the manual feed paper guides, the printer assumes that all manually fed paper uses the legal size (8-1/2 × 14 inches). 1.
Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2. Fold the sub-tray outward, then adjust the paper guides to the size of the manually fed paper. Sub-Tray 3. Making sure that the ON LINE/A4 indicator is lit, press the FEED/SIZE key so that the MANUAL/LGL indicator begins flashing. 4. Insert a sheet of paper as far as it will go. The ON LINE/A4 indicator also begins flashing. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Be sure to insert the sheet of paper as far as it will go.
Manual Paper Feeding 5. Press the ON LINE/STATUS key. (The ON LINE/A4 and MANUAL/LGL indicators stop flashing and stay lit.) 6. Send printing commands and data from the computer. The DATA/LTR indicator begins flashing. When the data has processed (the DATA/LTR indicator stays lit), paper is fed from the manual feed tray. To exit manual paper feed, press the FEED/SIZE key to light the CASSETTE/OTHERS indicator. Feeding Envelopes Envelopes should be fed in the face up, right edge first.
Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer Auto Manual Feeding Feeding one sheet of paper at a time from the manual tray is possible even if the current paper feed source is the cassette or the optional paper feeder (PF-16). This feature is useful when you want the first page of a letter printed on a letterhead paper and remaining pages on the normal paper from the paper cassette. 1.
Manual Paper Feeding Returning the Manual Feed Tray Return the manual feed tray to its original position by reversing steps 1 to 2 (pages 2-8 and 2-9). Note _____________________________________________________________________ Be careful not to push the tray back into the printer with the sub-tray folded out horizontally as shown in the figure.
Chapter 3 Fonts This chapter describes the types of fonts you can use with the printer, including the printer’s resident and KPDL fonts (option), and symbol sets. Fonts .......................................................................................... 3-2 List of Fonts ...............................................................................
Bitmap and Scalable Fonts Fonts A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several characteristics identify a font. These include the font type (bit map or scalable), symbol set, spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family. The printer provides two types of fonts: bitmap fonts and scalable (outline) fonts. Also, fonts may be downloaded to the printer’s memory. These fonts are referred to as downloadable or soft fonts.
Chapter 3 Fonts List of Fonts This section contains a full list of the printer’s resident scalable fonts. Bitmap Fonts The printer has 80 bitmap fonts. Note that all bitmap fonts include the letters BM in the typeface name. Scalable Fonts The printer has 45 resident scalable fonts. These fonts include the letters SWC or SWM in the typeface name and are equivalent to HP LaserJet 5P fonts. Option Fonts You can install any of the KPDL option fonts.
List of Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts (1) 3-4
Chapter 3 Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts (2) 3-5
List of Fonts KPDL Fonts (1) 3-6
Chapter 3 Fonts KPDL Fonts (2) 3-7
Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter explains how to maintenance the printer. This only covers replacing the toner container and cleaning parts such as registration roller and laser scannaer glass. Toner Container Replacement............................................ 4-2 Cleaning ..............................................................................
Toner Container Replacement Toner Container Replacement When the printer runs low on toner, TONER indicator flashes on the control panel. Be sure to promptly replace with a new toner kit and clean the inside of the printer when this initial message appears. If the printer stops printing while TONER indicator is lighting, replace with a new toner kit so the printer can continue printing.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Notes ____________________________________________________________________ • • • Do not use the toner inside the old toner container. • Use of original Kyocera toner kits is highly recommended to prevent printer trouble and ensure the long life of the printer. Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during toner container replacement. Be sure to clean the inside of the printer along with replacing the toner container. For details, see “Cleaning” on page 4-12.
Toner Container Replacement Replenishing Toner 1. Open the top cover. Top Cover 2. Slide the toner container release lever to the right to release the old toner container from the printer. After removing it, take care not to tilt the toner container.
Chapter 4 Maintenance 3. Use the cap provided in this toner kit to cover the removed toner container as shown in the diagram below. This is to prevent the waste toner from spilling. Cap 4. Dispose of the old toner container in the plastic waste bag supplied in the new toner kit so that toner does not scatter.
Toner Container Replacement 5. Take the new toner container from the toner kit. Shake the toner container with the protective seal (orange-colored) facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the toner inside. Shake five or more times 6. 4-6 Carefully remove the protective seal.
Chapter 4 Maintenance 7. Align the ends of the toner container with the grooves to the left and right inside the printer and install. Toner Container Grooves 8. Check that the toner container is installed in the correct position, and push forcefully on the top of the toner container “PUSH HERE.
Toner Container Replacement Note _____________________________________________________________________ Make sure that the toner container is properly locked into the printer. 9. 4-8 Close the top cover.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality problems. Printer Interior Note _____________________________________________________________________ Before cleaning the interior of the printer, switch off the printer power.
Cleaning 2. Use the cleaning cloth provided together with this kit to clean dust and dirt away from the registration roller and laser scanner cover glass. Registration Roller Laser Scanner Cover Glass Cleaning Cloth Note _____________________________________________________________________ While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black roller) and laser scanner cover glass.
Chapter 4 Maintenance 3. After cleaning is done, install the process unit in the printer. In doing so, carefully align the guides at the both ends of the process unit properly with the slots in the printer. 4. Close the printer’s top cover by pressing down on the front left and right corners of the top cover.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems which may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, please contact your Kyocera dealer. General Guide...................................................................... Print Quality Problems ......................................................... Indicators ............................................................................. Correcting a Paper Jam .........................................
General Guide General Guide There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. This section explains how to correct these problems. If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is broken. Symptom The printer will not print. Check Items Check the ON LINE/A4 indicator. Check the print quality of a status page if one can be printed. Paper is jammed. Corrective Action Off Press the ON LINE/STATUS key.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing lights on the control panel even when power is turned on and the fan makes no noise. Check Items Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the power outlet. Corrective Action Turn off the printer's power, plug in the power cord securely, and try turning on the printer's power again. Check that the power switch is really in the on position. The printer prints a status page, but data from the computer is not being printed normally.
Print Quality Problems Print Quality Problems There are many possible causes of the print quality problems, such as blank output, shown in the table below. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is given below. If the checks explained in this section do not solve the problem, please contact your Kyocera dealer. Printed Results All-black printout Corrective Action Please contact your Kyocera dealer.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Printed Results Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Corrective Action Clean the laser scanner cover glass. Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover glass using the wiper cloth. (See Chapter 4.) Black or white vertical streaks Check the control panel. If the toner indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. Clean the printer after replacement. (See Chapter 4.) Clean the laser scanner cover glass. Open the printer's top cover.
Print Quality Problems Printed Results The image is smeared. Corrective Action Clean the laser scanner cover glass. Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover glass using the wiper cloth. (See Chapter 4.) Faint or blurred printing Check the Ecoprint setting. (See Chapter 2.) If the toner indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. (See Chapter 4.) Clean the laser scanner cover glass. Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover glass using the wiper cloth.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Printed Results Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Corrective Action Check the transfer roller. Lift the process unit out of the printer and check whether the transfer roller is dirty. If so, print several pages to eliminate the dirt. Check the registration roller. Lift the process unit out of the printer and check whether the registration roller is soiled with toner. If so, wipe it clean using the supplied cleaning cloth. Characters out of position.
Indicators Indicators This section explains the indicators on the control panel and the appropriate corrective action to take in each case. Whether the indicator is lit, flashing or off is indicated as shown in the following diagram. Although there is fast flashing and slow flashing, they are not distinguished diagrammatically. Lit Flashing Off Maintenance Indications Indicators Corrective Action The top cover is open. Close it tightly. (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Indicators Corrective Action Add a sheet of paper to the manual feed tray, and press the ON LINE/ STATUS key. Printing will start. (The DATA/LTR indicator also flashes if data is being sent.) Open the printer and correct the paper jam. See page 5-12. The indicator on the front panel also flashes the location of the paper jam. (In this example, a paper jam occurred in the printer’s cassette.
Indicators Indicators Corrective Action A failure requiring the attention of service personnel has occurred. A failure requiring the attention of service personnel has occurred and the printer has stopped.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Indications Indicators Corrective Action Current print processing cannot continue due to insufficient memory. Check available user memory by printing a status page, and either remove unnecessary download fonts and/or macros or expand the printer's memory. Press the ON LINE/STATUS key to print data as far as it was stored. You can abandon printing by the SLEEP/CANCEL key. Current print processing cannot continue due to a too complex page.
Correcting a Paper Jam Correcting a Paper Jam This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer. The printer will stop whenever paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed from a cassette. The printer will go offline and Jam indicator will light in the control panel. When a jam occurs, check the points indicated in the following and clear the jam as indicated.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Jam at the Paper Cassette and the (Optional) Paper Feeder’s Cassette Pull out the paper cassette and remove any partially fed paper, then re-close the paper cassette. Open and close the printer’s top cover to clear the error. Follow the same steps for clearing the jammed paper at the option paper feeder’s cassette.
Correcting a Paper Jam Jam Inside the Printer Open the printer’s top cover and remove the process unit. Remove any jammed paper, then replace the process unit and close the top cover. For removal/installation method of the process unit, refer to Cleaning (page 4-9). Note _____________________________________________________________________ If the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal paper running direction.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Notes after removing the paper jam Once the jammed paper is removed, opening and closing the printer’s top cover clears the jam error. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing. Depending on where the jam occurred, the printer may or may not reprint the jammed page. If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace with paper from another ream, turn the stack of paper over, or turn the paper the other way around.
Appendix A Printer Specifications Appendix A Printer Specifications A-1
Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Item Printing method Printing speed (when printing multiple copies of the same page) Resolution First print (A4, 23°C) Warmup time (23°C) Controller Main memory Supported operating systems Supported protocols Interfaces Self test Maximum duty cycle Drum Developer Main charger Transferring Separation Drum cleaning Fuser Toner saving A-2 Description Electrophotography 6 pages/minute 600 dots/inch (vertical and horizontal) with KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2
Appendix A Printer Specifications Item Paper Paper sizes Paper capacity Capacity of output trays Ambient conditions Power supply Power consumption Noise External dimensions Weight Description Plain paper (See Appendix B.) Cassette: Letter size, A4 to A5 universal cassette Manual feed tray: 80 mm x 148 mm to 215.9 mm x 355.6 mm 2 Cassette: 150 sheets each (80 g/m , [0.11-mm thickness]) 2 Manual feed tray: 1 sheet (80 g/m , [0.11-mm thickness]) 2 Face-down tray—150 sheets (80 g/m , [0.
Appendix B Paper Selection Appendix B Paper Selection B-1
General Guidelines General Guidelines Although the page printer is designed for printing on standard dry PPC photocopier copy paper (standard paper), it can print on various types of paper that conforms to the specifications given in this chapter. Select paper carefully as use of paper inappropriate for the printer may result in paper jams or wrinkling of output paper. Low-quality paper may reduce printing quality, not only wasting paper but possibly leading to damage to the printer.
Appendix B Paper Selection Paper Specifications The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the following pages. Paper Specifications Weight Thickness Dimensional accuracy Squareness of corners Moisture content Direction of grain Pulp content Smoothness 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lbs./ream) 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils) ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) 90° ±0.
Selecting the Right Paper Selecting the Right Paper The following sections explain the basic things to look for when selecting paper. Keep these things in mind when selecting paper. Condition of the Paper Avoid using paper that is folded at the corners, curled, dirty, stained, has fuzzy fibers, rough surface or is easily torn. Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer.
Appendix B Paper Selection Paper Size Cassettes and the manual feed tray can handle the paper sizes listed in the following table. The printer automatically detects the paper size loaded in a cassette. Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding Paper Size ISO A4 ISO A5 JIS B5 Letter Legal 210 x 297 mm 148 x 210 mm 182 x 257 mm 8.5 x 11 inches 8.5 x 14 inches Other sizes of paper can be fed from manual feed tray. The minimum size of fed paper is 80 x 148 mm (3.1 x 5.8 inches). The maximum size is 216 x 356 mm (8.
Selecting the Right Paper Basis Weight Basis weight is the weight of one square meter sheet of paper. Paper that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blur-ring, and other print quality problems. The proper weight is 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lbs/ream). Paper weights of up to 163 g/m2 can be handled when feeding from the manual feed tray.
Appendix B Paper Selection • • • • Store paper in a dry, well-ventilated location. Keep the paper flat and in its wrapping as long as possible. Rewrap paper that is not in use. Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet etc. under the carton to separate it from the floor. Keep paper away from boarding or concrete floors during the rainy season. Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.
Selecting the Right Paper Electrostatic properties During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the output tray. Quality control Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed edges and corners can cause the printer to malfunction in various ways.
Appendix B Paper Selection Special Paper This section explains printing on special paper. The page printer can use the following types of special paper. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Colored paper Preprinted paper Overhead projector transparencies Postcards Envelopes Labels When using the above types of paper, be sure to use products that are specified for use with photocopiers and/or page printers. Feed paper other than colored paper or pre-printed paper from the manual tray.
Special Paper Specifications for each type of special paper are given below. Colored Paper Colored paper should meet the same specifications as listed for white bond paper in page B-3. In addition, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. Preprinted Paper The paper base of preprinted paper should meet basic specifications.
Appendix B Paper Selection Postcards Use postcards weighing 90 to 128 g/m2. Avoid using postcards whose printing surface has been coated. Any postcards of size 100 mm by 148 mm or larger may be used. Envelopes Envelopes made from paper weighing 60 to 79 g/m2 may be printed using this printer. It may not be possible to print evenly across the entire envelope's surface depending on its construction. Envelopes which are particularly thick may wrinkle as they come out of the printer.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface Appendix C Host Computer Interface This appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer’s parallel interface and serial interface (option [IB-10]). It lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specificaions, and voltage levels. Finally, it explains the use of the printer in a multi-computer environment.
Parallel Interface Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes The printer features the fast data transmission mode on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be changed by using the PRESCRIBE FRPO O0 command. See the Programming manual (in the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM) for details. Note______________________________________________________________________ Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standards.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface Interface Signals The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.1 . Asterisks in the table indicate signals that are active low. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C. 1.
Parallel Interface Pin In/out 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 In Out Out In Description Ground return Ground return Ground return Ground return Ground return Ignored [nInit] Error*, returns error status if FRPO O2=2 [nFault] Not connected Power Ready Select In [NSelectIn] [ ]: Signal names in the Auto mode (IEEE 1284) . In the Auto mode, these signals are bi-directional. Detailed descriptions of the signals follow.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface Paper Empty [PError] (Pin 12) This signal goes high when the printer runs out of paper. On-Line [Select] (Pin 13) This signal is high when the printer is on-line and low when the printer is off-line. It goes low when the upper unit is raised, or when the ON LINE/STATUS key is pressed to set the printer off-line.
Parallel Interface Auxiliary output 1 (Pin 33) This signal line is not used. Power Ready (Pin 35) This signal is high when the printer’s power is on. Select In [NSelectIn] (Pin 36) This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force the printer on-line. In high-speed mode, it is used as an interrupt.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option) Mounting the optional serial interface kit (IB-10) to the printer enables connection to a computer with a RS-232C or RS-422A standard serial interface. RS-232C interface Interface Signals The pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.2. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C. 2.
Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option) TXD – Transmit Data – (Pin 2) This output carries asynchronous data sent by the printer to the computer. It is used mainly in handshaking protocols. RXD – Receive Data – (Pin 3) This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer to the printer. RTS – Request To Send – (Pin 4) This output is always held high (above 3 volts). CTS – Clear To Send – (Pin 5) DSR – Data Set Ready – (Pin 6) Unused.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface RS-422A interface The serial interface was set to RS-232C mode before leaving the factory. However, by changing the jumper connector on the IB-10 interface board, the interface can be changed to RS-422A mode. In RS-232C mode, the printer can be connected to a personal computer (or similar device) equipped with an RS-232C serial interface. (The serial interface is set to RS-232C before leaving the factory.
Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option) Overview of Signals (RS-422A) FG – Frame Ground – (Pin 1) This pin is connected directly to the printer frame. SG – Signal Ground – (Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a signal ground. RDB – Receive Data – (Pin 18) RDA – Receive Data Inverted – (Pin 3) These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the computer to the printer.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C/RS-422A parameters are stored in battery backed-up memory. They are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Programming Manual. The parameters and their identification codes are given below.
RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol H4: Parity Parameter value Meaning 0 1 2 3 None Odd Even Ignore The factory setting is “None” (0 on the status printout). H5: Protocol logic Parameter value 0 1 2 3 4 5 Meaning Combination of 1 and 3 below DTR/DSR, positive logic DTR/DSR, negative logic XON/XOFF ETX/ACK XON/XOFF recognized only as protocol The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface The gap between the nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds allows the computer to send a fairly large amount of data in a continuous stream. H8: Received-data buffer size This is the size of the input buffer, specified in units of 10K bytes. The factory-set value is 6 meaning 60K bytes.
RS-232C Cable Connection RS-232C Cable Connection Preparing an RS-232C Cable After obtaining an RS-232C cable, check that it is wired correctly, referring to the pin assignment table in Appendix C. If you have an IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067, you will have to resolder the wiring at the printer end of the cable. The procedure is as follows. C-14 1. Unscrew the plastic cover from the printer end of the cable. 2. Next to each of the wires inside the cable is a bare shield wire.
Appendix C Host Computer Interface Connecting the Printer to the Computer 1. Check that the power of both the printer and computer is switched off. 2. Discharge yourself by touching a metal object such as a doorknob. 3. Remove the plastic cap from the printer’s RS-232C interface connector. 4. Plug the printer end of the RS-232C interface cable into the printer’s RS-232C connector and screw it in place. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s RS-232C interface connector. 6.
RS-232C Cable Connection 8. Set the computer to the same parameters as the printer. On many computers this can be done by setting DIP switches before power is turned on. Another method is as follows: In DOS, enter the following commands: C:>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:>MODE LPT1:=COM1 To test the interface, then enter: ^P (Press the P key while holding down the Ctrl key.) C:>DIR ^P (Press the P key while holding down the Ctrl key.) The software settings made by the procedures above are temporary.
Appendix D Indicators Appendix D Indicators D-1
Indicators Indicators Whether the indicator is lit, flashing or off is indicated as shown in the following diagram. Although there is fast flashing and slow flashing, they are not distinguished diagrammatically. Lit Flashing Off Waiting Off line The six indicators flash in sequence. Ready (On line) Receiving data The printer is ready to print. (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). D-2 The printer is off-line. The printer stores but does not print received data.
Appendix D Indicators Processing data Sleeping The printer has entered the sleeping mode. The on-line mode is restored when any of the keys is pressed or data is sent to the printer. The printer is processing data, or the printer is waiting for a code or command that the job is over. (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Adding paper The cassette is empty. Add paper to the paper cassette or add a sheet of paper to the manual feed tray.
Indicators Memory overflow Paper jam Paper jam. Refer to the Installation Manual or Chapter 5 in this manual, and remove the jammed paper. (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Top cover open The total amount of the data received by the printer exceeds the printer’s internal memory. Try adding more memory (expansion RAM). Press the ON LINE/ STATUS key to resume printing. You can abandon printing by the SLEEP/CANCEL key. Print Overrun The printer’s top cover is open. Close firmly.
Appendix D Indicators Call-service person errors Fuser error (E4 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer. Fast flashing and slow flashing are distinguished in Call-service person errors as shown in the following diagram. Fast Flashing Slow Flashing Main motor error (E1 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer. Toner motor error (E9 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer. Scanner motor error (E2 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer.
Indicators Controller system error (F3 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer.
Index Index C G Cap ......................................................... 4-2 Cleaning .................................................. 4-9 Cleaning cloth ......................................... 4-2 Control keys ............................................ 2-4 Control panel........................................... 2-2 General guide ......................................... 5-2 D Dispose of the old toner container .......... 4-5 Drum .......................................................
Index M R U Maintenance Indications......................... 5-8 Maintenance ........................................... 4-1 Manual feed tray.............................. 1-9, 2-8 Manual paper feeding............................. 2-8 Moving the printer................................... 1-8 Registration roller ..................................4-10 Right paper............................................. B-4 Unpacking............................................... 1-6 O Scalable fonts..............
