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Manuals for This Printer Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer. ❖ Setup Guide Provides information about setting up the printer and its options. This manual is provided as a printed manual, and also on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions".
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties ........................................... 1 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties .................................. 1 Windows 2000/Windows XP - Accessing the Printer Properties.................... 2 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...................................... 4 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties.............................................
4. Sample Print/Locked Print Sample Print.............................................................................................. 51 Printing a Sample Print File.......................................................................... 51 Deleting a Sample Print File......................................................................... 53 Checking the Error Log ................................................................................ 54 Locked Print...........................................
System Menu .......................................................................................... 124 System Parameters.................................................................................... 124 Changing the System Menu....................................................................... 128 Host Interface Menu ............................................................................... 130 Host Interface Parameters .....................................................................
1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job C Make any settings you require and click [OK]. D Click [OK] to start printing. 1 Windows 2000/Windows XP - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...]. 1 The Printing Preferences Properties appears. D Make any settings you require and click [Apply]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. E Click [OK].
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties 1 Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. 1 Note ❒ The actual procedure you should follow to open the [Printer Properties] dialog box may differ depending on the application.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties 1 Changing the default printer settings A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties appear.
RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 2000/Windows XP - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties 1 Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job D Make any settings you require and click [Apply]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. 1 E Click [OK]. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000.
RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties 1 Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. 1 Note ❒ The actual procedure you should follow to open the [Printer Properties] dialog box may differ depending on the application.
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties 1 Changing the default printer settings Note ❒ With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied. A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000/Windows XP - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties 1 Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing D Make any settings you require and click [Apply]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. 1 E Click [OK]. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000/Windows XP.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties 1 Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. 1 Note ❒ The actual procedure you should follow to open the [Printer Properties] dialog box may differ depending on the application.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing Making paper settings from an application 1 A Open the file you want to print. B On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup]. The [AdobePS Page Setup] dialog box appears. C Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in the [Format for:] box. Note ❒ If the printer is not shown in the [Format for:] box, use the pop-up menu to display a list of available printers.
Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job 1 A Double-click the printer icon on the Windows taskbar. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Select the name of the job you want to cancel. C On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel Printing].
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job A Double-click the printer's icon on the desktop. 1 A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Select the name of the job you want to cancel. C Click the pause icon, and then click the trash icon. D Press {Job Reset}} on the control panel.
2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver A Close all applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. Note ❒ Before upgrading the printer driver, restart your computer after uninstalling the old version of the printer driver. Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver 2 Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control Permission by default.
Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures below. 2 Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver A Close all applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control Permission by default. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. 2 A Close all applications that are currently running.
Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the PostScript printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures below. 2 Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver A Close all applications that are currently running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control Permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. 2 A Close all applications that are currently running.
3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Types and Sizes This section describes the type, size, feed direction, and maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Important ❒ If you use damp or curled paper, a misfeed might occur. In this case, try turning over the paper stack in the paper tray. If there is no improvement, change to paper with less curl.
Paper and Other Media Note ❒ The printable paper size depends on the memory size of the printer and print data, see p.153 “Memory Capacity and Paper Size”. ❒ For more information about the meanings of the abbreviations, see the notes at the bottom of each table.
Envelope Feeder Unit Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3) Size (mm) Custom Size — — ❍* X ★** X 8K (10 /2 × 15.35) K 267 × 390 ❍ ★ ★ X 16K (7.68 × 101/2) K 195 × 267 ❍ ★ ★ X L 267 × 195 ❍ ★ ★ X 1 Bypass Tray Feed direction Paper Tray (Tray1) Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 3 • ❍ Means that the size is supported but the paper size should be set with the control panel. There is no dial on the tray. See p.40 “Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray” See p.
Paper Tray (Tray1) Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3) Envelope Feeder Unit Legal (LG) K 81/2 × 14 ❍ ✩ ✩ X Letter (LT) K 8 /2 × 11 ❍ ✩ ✩ X L 11 × 81/2 ❍ ✩ ✩ X 51/2 × 81/2 K 51/2 × 81/2 ❍ X X X Executive (Exec.) K 71/ 2 ❍ X ★ X L 101/2 × 71/4 ❍ ★ ★ X A3 K 11.26 × 16.54 ❍ ★ ✩ X B4 JIS K 10.12 × 14.33 ❍ ★ ★ X A4 K 8.26 × 5.83 ❍ ★ ✩ X L 5.83 × 8.26 ❍ ✩ ✩ X K 7.17 × 10.12 ❍ ★ ★ X L 10.12 × 7.17 ❍ ★ ★ X K 5.83 × 8.26 ❍ X X X L 8.
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer • ❍ Means that the size is supported but the paper size should be set with the control panel. There is no dial on the tray. See p.40 “Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray” See p.47 “Loading envelopes into the Envelope Feeder Unit” • ✩ Means that the size is supported and indicated on the tray dial. Be sure to set the paper size dial to match the actual paper size loaded in the tray. • ★ Means that the size is supported but not indicated on the tray dial.
Paper and Other Media K 297 × 420 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ B4 JIS K 257 × 364 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ A4 K 210 × 297 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ L 297 × 210 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ K 182 × 257 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ L 257 × 182 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ K 148 × 210 ❍ X X X L 210 × 148 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ K 105 × 148 ❍ X X X K 279 × 432 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Legal (LG, 8 /2 × 14) K 216 × 356 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Letter (LT, 8 /2 × 11) K 216 × 279 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ L 279 × 216 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ K 140 × 216 ❍ X X X Executive (Exec.
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 11 × 17 K 11 × 17 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Legal (LG) K 81/2 × 14 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Letter (LT) K 81/2 × 11 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ L 11 × 8 /2 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ 51/2 × 81/2 K 51/2 × 81/2 ❍ X X X Executive (Exec.) K 71/4 × 101/2 ❍ ❍ ❍ X L 10 /2 × 7 /4 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ A3 K 11.26 × 16.54 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ B4 JIS K 10.12 × 14.33 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ A4 K 8.26 × 5.83 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ L 5.83 × 8.26 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ K 7.17 × 10.12 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ L 10.12” × 7.17 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ K 5.83 × 8.
1-bin Shift Sort Tray 7.68 × 101/2 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ L 101/2 × 7.68 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Duplex Unit K Mailbox Size (inch) 3 Feed direction 16K Output Tray (Standard Tray) Paper and Other Media • ❍ Means that the size is supported and that the paper size should be set with the control panel. There is no dial on the tray. • X Means that the size is not supported.
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Recommendations Note the following suggestions when handling or selecting paper used with this printer. Loading Paper • Confirm the paper types of the printer. For more information, see p.33 “Types of Paper and Other Media”. Print quality cannot be guaranteed if other paper types are used. • Do not use paper that is already printed on. • If you load paper into the paper tray, be sure not to stack over the limit mark.
Paper and Other Media ❖ OHP transparencies • Load only one OHP transparency at the same time onto the Bypass Tray. • When loading an OHP transparency onto the Bypass Tray, set the printer to Transparency mode with the control panel. • Be careful not to touch the print side of the OHP transparencies, otherwise the print side gets dirty or damaged, and results in poor print quality. • When printing on an OHP transparency that has a print side, load it facing down onto the Bypass Tray.
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer • Load the envelopes with the flaps aligned to the left side fence. The flaps should be securely folded up. • Confirm that there is no air in the envelopes before loading. • To get better print quality, it is recommended that you set the right, left, top, and bottom print margin, to at least 15 mm (0.6 inches) each. • Do not print on both sides of envelopes. • Load only one size and type of envelopes at the same time.
Paper and Other Media • • • • • • • • • • • 3 damp excessively curled or twisted stuck together damaged in any way with stamps attached with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing with metal clasps, string ties or metal folding bars designed to be interlocked with nicked edges or bent corners with rough, wrinkled or laid finishes with any exposed adhesive, when the flap is in the sealed or closed position Printable Area The following shows the printable area for this printer.
Loading Paper and Other Media Loading Paper and Other Media Loading Paper in the Paper Tray B While lifting the front side of the tray, pull it out of the printer. Load paper in the optional Paper Feed Unit by following the procedures below. Reference With the paper tray, you can load up to 250 pages and with the optional Paper Feed Unit, you can load up to 500 pages at the same time. For more information about the type, size and feed direction of paper that can be loaded in the tray, see p.
Paper and Other Media D Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. Important ❒ If you want to use the paper size and feed direction that are not indicated on the paper size dial, set the dial to “p”. In this case, you should set the paper size using the control panel. See p.106 “Paper Input Menu”. B While lifting the front side of the tray, pull it out of the printer. 3 ZCEY150J Important ❒ Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move.
Loading Paper and Other Media B Slide the tray until it stops. E Load paper into the tray with the print side down. 3 ZCEY170J C Return the catches to their original positions. ZCEY130J Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. ❒ Confirm that paper fits under the rear guide. F Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. ZCEY180J Important ❒ Confirm that the catches return to their original positions securely.
Paper and Other Media Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray Reference With the Bypass Tray, you can load up to 100 pages at the same time. For more information about the type, size and feed direction of paper that can be loaded in the tray, see p.25 “Paper Types and Sizes”. 3 Note ❒ If you set custom size paper, you should set the paper size using the printer driver. Also, use the control panel to set the custom size setting.
Loading Paper and Other Media D Set the paper size and feed direction using the control panel as follows: A Press {Menu} }. On Line Job Reset Form Feed Power Menu E Press {T} or {U} to select the paper size you want to use. Bypass Size: 8 1/2 x 11 F Press {Enter #} } to apply the setting. Wait for a while. Escape Bypass Size: *8 1/2 x 11 Enter Error Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. B Press {T} or {U} to “Paper Input” menu.
Paper and Other Media Loading custom sized paper in the Bypass Tray Important ❒ The settings of custom sized paper that take effect are not the settings made on the control panel but the settings made in the printer driver. There is no need to change the settings on the control panel. However, when using a printer driver other than RPCS, you will need to change the settings on the control panel. 3 ❒ Applications that do not allow a custom paper size to be set cannot print on custom sized paper.
Loading Paper and Other Media Setting the Bypass Tray Paper Type To make sure printing is done correctly, you must specify one of the following for the type of sheets loaded in the tray: • Plain paper, Recycled paper, Special paper, Color paper, Letterhead, Preprinted, Labels, Bond paper, Cardstock, Transparencies, Thick paper Important ❒ When you load thick paper or transparencies in the Bypass Tray, always specify the type of paper.
Paper and Other Media Loading Paper in the Optional Paper Tray Reference With the Paper Feed Unit, you can load up to 500 pages at the same time. For more information about the type, size and feed direction of paper that can be loaded in the tray, see p.25 “Paper Types and Sizes”. 3 Important ❒ If you want to use paper sizes or feed directions that are not listed on the paper size dial, adjust the dial to “p”. In this case, you should set the paper size using the control panel. See p.
Loading Paper and Other Media D Load paper into the paper tray with the print side down. Loading Envelopes As there are many kinds of envelopes, be sure to check if those to be used are supported by this printer. Reference For more information about envelopes, see p.33 “Types of Paper and Other Media”. ZCEY260J Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. ❒ Confirm that paper fits under the rear guide.
Paper and Other Media B Load envelopes until they stop, with the print side up and the sides of the flaps on the left as shown below. D Set the envelope size and feed direction using the control panel as follows: A Press {Menu} }. On Line 3 Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In ZGDY411J Important ❒ Confirm that the envelope flaps are securely folded down, and that there is no air inside the envelopes.
Loading Paper and Other Media E Press {U} or {T} to select the envelope type you want to use. Reference For information about types of envelopes you can select, see p.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. F Press {Enter #} } to apply the settings. Wait for a while. G After the panel display changes, press {On Line} }.
Paper and Other Media D Push the bottom plate down until it locks into place. F While pinching the side guides, slide them along the edge of the envelope stack. 3 ZDDP360E E Load envelopes into the Envelope Feeder Unit, with the print side down and the flap on the left as shown in the illustration. ZDDP380E Important ❒ Confirm that the envelope flaps are securely folded down, and that there is no air inside the envelopes.
Loading Paper and Other Media I Set the envelope size and feed direction using the control panel as follows: A Press {Menu} }. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error D Press {U} or {T} to display “Tray Paper Size”. Paper Input: Tray Paper Size E Press {Enter #} }. The following message appears on the panel display. Tray Paper Size: Tray 1 Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. B Press {U} or {T} to display “Paper Input” menu.
Paper and Other Media J After the panel display changes, press {On Line} }. On Line 3 Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In "Ready" message appears on the control panel. Ready J Start printing with the computer.
4. Sample Print/Locked Print Sample Print Use this function to print only the first set of a multiple-set print jobs. The remaining sets are saved on the optional Hard Disk Drive in the printer. The saved job can be printed or canceled from the printer's control panel. Important ❒ Turning the printer off deletes any documents or error logs stored on the optional hard disk drive. Limitation ❒ To use this function, the optional Hard Disk Drive must be installed on the printer.
Sample Print/Locked Print F Click [OK]. G After making all desired settings, L Press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu click [OK]. H Start printing from the application's print dialog box. The sample print job is sent to the printer and the first set is printed. Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error I Check the print job to confirm whether the settings are acceptable. If the settings are fine, go to step J to print the rest of the print job. If not, you can delete the saved job. See p.
Sample Print P Press {Enter #}} to print the file. The following message appears on the panel display. Processing... Note ❒ If you are not satisfied with the first printout of the sample print file and do not want to print the remainder, the job in the printer is deleted automatically. Deleting a Sample Print File If you are not satisfied with the printout, delete the sample print file. Then revise it and print again until the settings are fine. A Press {Menu}}. On Line C Press {Enter #}}.
Sample Print/Locked Print G Press {On Line}}. On Line C Press {Enter #}}. Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Form Feed Enter Power Error Power Error Data In "Ready" appears on the panel display. 4 Menu Ready Checking the Error Log Limitation ❒ You can view only the latest 20 error logs of all. A Press {Menu}}. "Menu" appears on the panel display. B Press {T} or {U} to display the "Sample Print" menu.
Sample Print G Press {On Line}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In "Ready" appears on the panel display.
Sample Print/Locked Print Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidential documents. Documents will not be printed out automatically, unless a password is entered, using the control panel after sending the print job. Important ❒ Turning the printer off deletes any documents or error logs stored on the optional hard disk drive. 4 Limitation ❒ To use this function, the optional Hard Disk Drive must be installed on the printer.
Locked Print I Start printing from the application's print dialog box. The locked print job is sent to the printer. J On the printer's control panel, press {Menu} }. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In {T} or {U} to display "Locked Print" menu. Menu: Locked Print L Press {Enter #}}. Menu Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Password: [0---] in step F. A Press {U} or {T} to enter the leftmost digit of the password.
Sample Print/Locked Print P Press {Enter #}}. C Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display. 08:56 ABCD1234 Press # to Print Q Press {Enter #}} to print the file. Processing... 4 Deleting the Locked Print File Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In Locked Print: 08:56 ABCD1234 file you want delete, and then press {Enter #} }. Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Menu D Press {T} or {U} to display the A Press {Menu}}.
Locked Print C Repeat steps A and B to enter the remaining password digits, and then press {Enter #} }. If the password is not correct, the following message appears and the panel display returns to the password menu. Reenter the password. Invalid Password Try Again F Press {T} or {U} to display “Delete File”. Select Action: Delete File G Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display.
Sample Print/Locked Print C Press {Enter #}}. On Line F Press {T} or {U} to check "Error File(s)", and then press {Escape} }. Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Power Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Enter Error Data In The following message appears on the panel display. 4 Menu Locked Print: 08:56 ABCD1234 D Press {T} or {U} to display “Error File(s)”. Locked Print: Error File(s) E Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display.
5. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Messages/Second messages Call Service: EC Power Off On Description An error has occurred in the printer. First, turn the power switch off and then on. If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative. The paper type and size setting on the tray differs from the setting on the driver. Load { paper size and type } paper with the selected feed direction into tray.
Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Close Description Solution The front cover is open. Close the front cover. The paper exit cover or the rear cover is open. Close the paper exit cover or the rear cover. The cover of the Mailbox is open. Close the cover of the Mailbox. The cover of the output 1-bin Tray is open. Close the cover of the output 1-bin Tray. Energy Save Mode The printer is in Energy Saver mode. Wait for a while. Hardware Problem DIM An error has occurred in the printer.
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Messages/Second messages Hardware Problem HDD Description An error has occurred in the optional Hard Disk Drive. Solution First, turn the power switch off and then on, If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative. Turn off the power switch. Replace the Hard Disk Drive and turn on the power switch. See “Hard Disk Drive Type 2600” in the Setup Guide. Turn off the power switch. Remove the Hard Disk Drive and turn on the power switch.
Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Hardware Problem NV-RAM Hardware Problem Option RAM Description Solution An error has occurred in the printer. First, turn the power switch off and then on. If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative. An error has occurred in the optional Memory Unit. First, turn the power switch off and then on. If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative.
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution HDD Full The maximum HDD area size for form/font has been exceeded. Delete the disused form/font types. HDD Full The optional Hard Disk Drive is full. The sample print job or locked print job to be sent from the computer is too large to store. Delete any unnecessary stored files.
Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Description Solution The paper type and size settings for this tray do not match the size and type of paper actually loaded. Load paper into the tray indicated, then press {Enter #} } to resume printing. Or press {Form Feed} } and select the tray that holds a different type of paper. To cancel printing, press {Job Reset} }. Then press {Enter #} }. There is no paper left in this tray. Load paper into the tray indicated.
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution Ready The printer is online and ready to make prints. If you want to take the printer offline, press {On Line} }. Remove Misfeed There is misfeed in the Duplex Unit. Remove the misfed paper. Duplex Unit /Open Duplex Unit Cover Remove Misfeed Internal Path /Open Front Cover Remove Misfeed Mailbox There is a misfeed in the print- Remove the misfed paper. See er. p.82 “Removing Misfed Paper”.
Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Replace Description The toner cartridge is not set correctly or toner is almost run out. Set the toner cartridge correctly. See p.90 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”. The toner dust is full. Prepare a new toner cartridge. If the image density gets too light, replace the toner cartridge with a new one. See p.90 “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”. The fusing unit is not set correctly. Set the fusing unit correctly, or set the proper fusing unit.
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Getting Printer Information over the Network Printer current status You can check the printer's status using the telnet command. ❖ telnet Use the status command. ❖ UNIX Use the lpq or lpstat command or stat parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp. Reference For more information, see “Remote Maintenance by Telnet (mshell)” in the Network Printing Guide is provided on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions”.
Troubleshooting Messages 5 70 Description Comments NVRAM Error An error has occurred in the printer. First, turn the power switch off and then on. If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative. Error: IEEE 1394 Board An error has occurred in the optional 1394 Interface Unit. First, turn the power switch off and then on. If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative. Error: Memory Switch An error has occurred in printer.
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Messages Description Comments Mismatch: Paper Size and Type The paper type setting of the tray differs from that of actual paper type in the tray. Load paper of the indicated paper size and type into the paper tray being used. See p.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. Mismatch: Paper Type The paper type setting of the tray differs from that of actual paper type in the tray.
Troubleshooting Messages 5 72 Description Comments Replace Maintenance Kit It is time to replace parts included in the Maintenance Kit. Replace parts. See p.144 “MAINTENANCE KIT Type 2600”. Shift Tray Error An error has occurred in the 1- First, turn the power switch bin Shift Sort Tray. off and then on. If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative. Size Media Mismatch The paper size setting of the tray differs from that of actual paper type in the tray.
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Printer configuration You can check the printer configuration using telnet. ❖ telnet Use the info command. ❖ UNIX Use the info parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp. Reference For more information, see “Remote Maintenance by Telnet (mshell)” in the Network Printing Guide is provided on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions”. Note ❒ “*” (asterisk) is displayed with the current setting. ❒ Regarding *1–*6, see below table.
Troubleshooting ❖ *2 Input Tray: Paper Size Paper Size 5 74 Description A3 (297 × 420) A3 K B4JIS (257 × 364) B4K A4 (297 × 210) A4L A4 (210 × 297) A4K B5JIS (257 × 182) B5L B5JIS (182 × 257) B5K A5 (210 × 148) A5L A5 (148 × 210) A5K A6 (105 × 148) A6K 11 × 17 279 × 432K 81/2 × 14 LG/216 × 356K 11 × 81/2 LT/279 × 216L 81/2 × 11 LT/216 × 279K 51/2 × 81/2 140 × 216K FRI Custom Size 101/2 × 71/4 101/2 × 71/4L 71/4 × 101/2 71/4 × 101/2K 81/4 × 13 81/4 × 13K 81/2 × 13 81
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel ❖ *3 Input Tray: Status Status Description Normal NoTray There is no paper tray PaperEnd There is no paper in the paper tray ❖ *4 Output Tray: Name Name Description Standard Tray Output Tray 1-bin Shift Tray 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Mailbox Tray 1-4 Mailbox output tray 1-4 ❖ *5 Output Tray: Status Status Description Normal ---- PaperExist There is paper in the output tray OverFlow Output tray is full of paper Error Other error 5 75
Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Print Possible Cause Is the power on? Solutions Confirm that the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the printer. Turn on the power switch. Does the On Line indicator stay on? Press {On Line} } so the indicator lights. Does the Error indicator stay red? Check the error message on the panel display and take the required action. Is paper loaded? Load paper into the paper tray or on the Bypass Tray. See p.37 “Loading Paper and Other Media”.
Printer Does Not Print Possible Cause Is the Data In indicator blinking or lit after starting the print job? Solutions If not blinking or lit, the data is not being sent to the printer. ❖ If the printer is connected to the computer using the interface cable Make sure the following printer port settings are correct: • For a parallel port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2 should be set. • For a USB port connection, port USB00 (n) *1 should be set.
Troubleshooting Possible Cause Do you print via a network? Solutions Confirm that the "Ethernet" setting is correct from the control panel. See p.130 “Host Interface Menu”. The setting governs the data transfer speed used by the Network Interface Board. Three options are available: • Auto (default) • 100 Mbps • 10 Mbps Note ❒ For more information about the appropriate setting to use on your network, contact your network administrator. If you use IEEE 1394, check for the followings.
Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems Status The print side of the page is a hazy gray. Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Adjust the image density. See p.101 “Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel”. If paper is curled, correct it. If you continuously print data that contains extremely small amount of words or images in the printable area, the printed side of the page could be a hazy gray. Adjust the image density. See p.101 “Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel”.
Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Paper misfeeds occur frequently. Check the paper size settings. The size set with the paper size dial might be different from the actual paper size. Make the correct dial setting. See p.37 “Loading Paper and Other Media”. Use the recommended paper. Avoid using curled, folded, wrinkled, perforated or glossy paper. See p.35 “Paper not supported by this printer”.
Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Network configurations you Print a configuration page and check the network settings. have made do not become effective. Printing from a Macintosh with the network standard model is slow. Set the Ethernet speed of the machine to 10Mbps. If you want to use the machine with Macintosh at the Ethernet speed of 100Mbps, call your sales or service representative. See "Ethernet" in the Network Setup menu.
Troubleshooting Removing Misfed Paper When a paper misfeed occurs, an error message appears on the panel display. The procedure you should follow to remove misfed paper depends on the location of the misfeed, which is indicated on the panel display. R CAUTION: • When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it becomes very hot. Important ❒ Check the following points if paper continues to misfeed.
Removing Misfed Paper C Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button, and then close it to reset the misfeed condition. B While lifting the front side of the toner cartridge, pull it out of the printer. Important ❒ Be sure to put the toner cartridge on a stable, flat surface. ❒ Do not hold the toner cartridge upside down or stand it vertically. ZGDY300J Note ❒ You can apply this procedure for both the paper tray and the optional Paper Feed Unit.
Troubleshooting D Holding the grips of the toner car- tridge, insert it into the printer until it stops. When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover" Appears R CAUTION: • When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it becomes very hot. ZGDT120J E Push down the toner cartridge to • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing the new fusing unit, turn off the printer and wait about an hour. After that, install the new fusing unit.
Removing Misfed Paper B Open the paper exit cover. E If the misfed paper is in the fusing unit, remove it. A Open the rear cover by pushing the two knobs. ZGDY390J C Remove the misfed paper. ZGDX210J B Remove the rear cover in a horizontal direction. 5 ZGDY380J D Close the paper exit cover until it clicks. ZGDX220J F Lift the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting G Pull the fusing unit out. J Push the lock levers of the fusing unit down until it clicks. ZGDX223N H While ZGDX225N holding the tab, remove the misfed paper. K Insert the rear cover to the inside grooves on both sides of the printer in a horizontal direction. 5 ZGDY410J Important ❒ Do not touch the metal part of the fusing unit. It becomes very hot. Touching it could result in a burn. I Insert ZGDX221J L Close the rear cover. the fusing unit until it stops.
Removing Misfed Paper C Close the rear cover of the Duplex Unit. When "Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit" Appears R CAUTION: • When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it becomes very hot. Important ❒ Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scraps of paper in the Dupelx Unit. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. A ZGDY330J D While lifting the lever (A A), open the cover of the Duplex Unit (B B). Remove the misfed paper inside of the cover.
Troubleshooting F Close the cover of the Duplex Unit. If the error message appears again, go to step B. ZGDY360J B Pull the Duplex Unit out of the printer until it stops, and remove the misfed paper. A Push down the lever on the right side of the Duplex Unit (A A) and pull it out until it stops (B B). 5 Important ❒ When A5L paper misfeeds, you might not be able to remove it by pulling the Duplex Unit out. In this case, pull the paper tray out and remove the paper.
Removing Misfed Paper When "Remove Misfeed Mailbox" Appears When "Remove Misfeed Upper Tray Unit" Appears Important ❒ Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scraps of paper in the Mailbox. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. Important ❒ Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scraps of paper in the 1-bin Shift Sort Tray. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. A Open the cover of the Mailbox. A Open the upper tray cover.
Troubleshooting Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites. • If you dispose the used toner cartridges yourself, dispose of them according to your local regulations. R CAUTION: • The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating "v" (means hot surface).
Replacing the Toner Cartridge B Be sure to put the toner cartridge on a stable, flat surface. Note ❒ Do not put the toner cartridge on an unstable or tilted surface. E Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface. Pull out the tape inside the unit horizontally while holding the cartridge with one hand as shown in the illustration. ZCET151J ZGDT110J C Wipe around the metallic registration roller by turning with a soft damp cloth.
Troubleshooting G Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position. ZGDT140J H Close the front cover. 5 ZGDH130J Important ❒ Do not close the front cover with force. If you cannot close the cover easily, pull out the toner cartridge from the printer and insert it again. After that, close the front cover again.
Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer D Load Cleaning the Friction Pad If the friction pad is dirty, a multifeed or a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the pad as follows: paper into the paper tray with the print side up. Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. A Lift the paper tray slightly then pull it out until it stops, and while lifting the front side of the tray, pull it out of the printer.
Troubleshooting C Lift the paper tray slightly then Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the paper feed roller is dirty, a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the roller as follows: pull it out until it stops, and while lifting the front side of the tray, pull it out of the printer. R CAUTION: • When lifting the printer, use the grips on both sides of the printer, otherwise the printer might fall and cause personal injury.
Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer E Slide the green lock lever to the left (A A ), so that the paper feed roller can be released (B B). H Move the printer to the place where it was placed. Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. ZGDM120J F Wipe the rubber part of the roller with a soft damp cloth. After that, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water. Important ❒ Do not use chemical cleaner or organic solvent such as thinner or benzene.
Troubleshooting C Pull the toner cartridge out of the Cleaning the Registration Roller printer by holding the grips of the cartridge. If the registration roller is dirty, a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the roller as follows: R WARNING: • Be sure to turn off the power switch and wait for about 30 minutes before cleaning the registration roller. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn. R CAUTION: • The inside of the machine could be very hot.
Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer E Holding the grips of the toner car- tridge, insert it into the printer until it stops. Adjusting the Image Density You can adjust the image density when the print side of the page is a shaded or print image is too light. Important ❒ Extreme settings may create printouts that appear dirty. ❒ Image density settings should be made from the application or the printer driver whenever possible. ZGDT120J F Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position.
Troubleshooting C Press {Enter #}}. Image Density: (-3 +3) 0 D Press {U} or {T} to set the image density value. Note ❒ To maintain a darker image under high volume printing conditions, we highly recommended that you select 3 from the control panel. ❒ You can adjust the image density in seven steps from -3 to +3. Increasing the value makes the printouts darker and decreasing the value makes the printouts lighter. 5 E Press {Enter #}}. F Press {On Line}}.
Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer B Press {U} or {T} to display the "Maintenance" menu, and then press {Enter #} }. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error A After confirming that "Prt. Test Sheet" is on the panel display, press {Enter #} }. The following message appears on the panel display. Prt. Test Sheet Tray 1 B Press {U} or {T} to display the tray you want to adjust, and then press {Enter #} } to print the test sheet. Wait for a few seconds.
Troubleshooting C Press {U} or {T} to set the digit of the registration value (mm). Feed direction The vertical The horizonal Printable area TS3X001N Note ❒ Increase the value to shift the print area to the positive direction, and decrease to shift to the negative direction. ❒ Pressing {U} or {T} makes the value increase or decrease by 0.5 mm step. D Press {OK} }. 5 F Print the test sheet to check the settings you have made. G Repeat steps C and D to adjust the registration if necessary.
6. Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Menu Chart This section describes how to change the default settings of the printer and provides information on the parameters included in each menu. Some items in the menu appear only when certain options are installed. Category Function menu ⇒ p.51 Select Action / Error File(s) Locked Print *1 ⇒ p.56 Select Action / Error File(s) Paper Input⇒ p.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Category System⇒ p.124 Function menu MisfeedRecovery Prt. Err Report Auto Continue Memory Overflow Sub Paper Size Page Size Edge-Edge Print Duplex *5 Output Tray Job Separation Energy Saver Memory Usage Unit Of Measure Edge Smoothing 6 Resolution Toner Saving Spool Printing Host Interface⇒ p.130 I/O Buffer I/O Timeout Network Setup IEEE 1394 Setup *6 IEEE 802.11b *7 USB Setting *4 PCL Menu⇒ p.
Menu Chart *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 The "WL.LAN Signal" menu appears only when "IEEE 802.11b" is selected in "LAN Type" in the Host Interface menu. While the printer is On Line, press {Enter #} }, and then press {Escape} }. Finally, press {Menu} }. You can access the "Menu Protect", "Series Prnt.Job", "Ppr.Size Error", and "USB Setting" on the panel display. The “Duplex” menu appears only when the optional Duplex Unit is installed.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Accessing the Main Menu Press {Menu} }, and “Menu” appears on the panel display. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In This menu shows the following nine items which can be displayed one by one pressing {U} or {T}.
Accessing the Main Menu ❒ After making the printer settings, be sure to return to the previous menu by pressing {Escape} }. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In ZDDS024N ❒ After making the printer settings, press {On Line} } to return to the “Ready” condition. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error 6 Data In ❒ The revised settings are not canceled even if the power switch is turned off.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Paper Input Menu There are five menu items in the “Paper Input” menu. • Bypass size • Tray Paper Size • Paper type • Tray Locking • Tray Priority Reference For more information about loading paper in the tray, see p.37 “Loading Paper and Other Media”. Paper Input Parameters Menu Bypass Size 6 Description The paper size for the Bypass Tray. For more information about paper sizes that can be set in the Bypass Tray, see p.
Paper Input Menu Menu Paper Type Description If you use different kinds of paper, you set the paper type for Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3 or Bypass Tray.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Changing the Paper Input Menu A Press {Menu}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. B Press {U} or {T} to display the “Paper Input” menu. Menu: Paper Input 6 C Press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In D Press {U} or {T} to display “Tray Priority”. Paper Input: Tray Priority E Press {Enter #}}.
Paper Input Menu F Press {U} or {T} to select the tray type you want to use. G Press {Enter #}}. Wait for a few seconds. H Press {On Line}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Ready” appears on the panel display.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel List/Test Print Menu There are five menu items in the “List/Test Print” menu. • Config. Page • Menu List • PS Font List • PCL Config.Page • Hex Dump List/Test Print Parameters Menu 6 Description Config. Page You can print the current configuration of the printer. See p.110 “Printing a Configuration Page”. Menu List You can print the Menu List which shows the function menus of this printer.
List/Test Print Menu B Press {T} or {U} to display the “List/Test Print” menu. Menu: List/Test Print C Press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In The following message appears on the panel display. List/Test Print: Config. Page 6 D Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display. Printing... The configuration page will be printed in a short time.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel E Press {On Line}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Ready” appears on the panel display. Ready Interpreting the Configuration Page 6 System Reference ❖ Printer ID Shows the serial number assigned to the board by its manufacturer. ❖ Firmware Version • Firmware Shows the version number of the printer firmware. • Engine Shows the version number of the printer engine.
List/Test Print Menu Paper Input Shows the settings made under the “Paper Input” menu. Reference For more information, see p.106 “Paper Input Menu”. Maintenance Shows the settings made under the “Maintenance” menu. Reference For more information, see p.114 “Maintenance Menu”. System Shows the settings made under the “System” menu. Reference For more information, see p.124 “System Menu”. 6 PCL Menu Shows the settings you made under the “PCL Menu”. Reference For more information, see p.137 “PCL Menu”.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Maintenance Menu There are 11 menu items in the “Maintenance” menu. • Image Density • Registration • ROM Update • Curl Prevention • HDD Format • WL.LAN Signal • WL.LAN Defaults • Key Repeat • Menu Protect • Series Prnt.Job • Ppr.Size Error Note ❒ “HDD Format” appears only when the optional Hard Disk Drive is installed. For more information, see “Hard Disk Drive Type 2600” in the Setup Guide.
Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu Parameters Menu Image Density Description You can select the print image density. -3 to 3 Reference For more information, see p.97 “Adjusting the Image Density”. Registration ❖ Prt. Test Sheet You can print the registration test sheet. Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Bypass Tray, Duplex backside Note ❒ Default : Tray 1 ❒ Only the installed trays appear on the panel display. ❖ Adjustment You can select the start position for printing on a page. Horiz.: Tray 1, Horiz.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Menu WL. LAN Signal Description You can check the signal strength when using the wireless LAN. Reference For more information about displaying the signal strength, see p.120 “Displaying the Signal Strength”. WL. LAN Defaults You can reset the wireless LAN settings to the default. Key Repeat You can scroll through the menu by holding this key down. Note ❒ Default: On Menu Protect *1 This procedure lets you protect menu settings against accidental changes.
Maintenance Menu Changing the Maintenance Menu Protecting the menus A Check if the On Line indicator is on. If not, press {On Line}} to enter the "Ready" condition. B Press {Enter #}}, then {Escape}}, and then {Menu}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In ZDDS025N 6 "Menu" appears on the panel display. C Press {U} or {T} to display the “Maintenance” menu, and then press {Enter #} }. The following message appears on the panel display.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel G Press {On Line}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In "Ready" appears on the panel display. Ready Canceling the protection A Check if the On Line indicator is on. If not, press {On Line}} to enter the 6 "Ready" condition. B Press {Enter #}}, then {Escape}}, and then {Menu}}. “Menu” appears on the panel display. C Press {U} or {T} to display “Maintenance” menu, and then press {Enter #}}.
Maintenance Menu Formatting Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 If you are formatting the Hard Disk Drive for the first time, follow the procedures below using the control panel. A Press {Menu}}. “Menu” appears on the panel display. B Press {U} or {T} to display “Maintenance” menu. Menu: Maintenance C Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display. Maintenance: Image Density D Press {U} or {T} to display “HDD Format”. 6 Maintenance: HDD Format E Press {Enter #}}.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Displaying the Signal Strength If you need to check the IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) signal, select "WL.LAN Signal" in the "Maintenance" menu. A Press {Menu}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. B Press {T} or {U} to display the “Maintenance” menu. 6 Menu: Maintenance C Press {Enter #}}.
Maintenance Menu E Press {Enter #}}. One of the following messages appears on the panel display. WL.LAN Signal Good 100% WL.LAN Signal Fair 50% WL.LAN Signal Poor 30% WL.LAN Signal Unavailable 18% Note ❒ If "WL.LAN Signal" is not displayed, "IEEE 802.11b" has not been selected for "LAN Type" in "Network Setup" of the Host Interface menu. Select "IEEE 802.11b" for "LAN Type", and then check the "WL.LAN Signal" in the Maintenance menu again. ❒ If "Ad hoc" in "Comm. Mode" of "IEEE 802.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel G Press {On Line}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Ready” appears on the panel display. Ready Resetting the IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Settings If you need to reset the wireless LAN setting, select "WL.LAN Defaults" in the Maintenance menu. 6 Note ❒ The four items that can be reset in "IEEE 802.11b" of the Host Interface menu are "Comm.Mode", "Channel", "Trans. Speed", and "WEP Settings".
Maintenance Menu C Press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In The following message appears on the panel display. Maintenance: Image Density D Press {T} or {U} to display "WL.LAN Defaults". Maintenance: WL.LAN Defaults 6 E Press {Enter #}}. WL.LAN Defaults Reset->Defaults? F Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display. Defaults reset The wireless LAN setting value is reset. “Ready” appears on the panel display.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel System Menu There are 17 menu items in the “System” menu. • MisfeedRecovery • Prt. Err Report • Auto Continue • Memory Overflow • Sub Paper Size • Page Size • Edge-Edge Print • Duplex • Output Tray • Job Separation • Energy Saver • Memory Usage • Unit Of Measure • Edge Smoothing • Resolution • Toner Saving • Spool Printing 6 System Parameters Menu MisfeedRecovery Description You can select whether Misfeed Recovery is enabled.
System Menu Menu Auto Continue Description You can set whether Auto Continue is enabled. When it is on, printing continues after a system error occurs. • Off • 0 minute • 1 minute • 5 minutes • 10 minutes • 15 minutes Note ❒ Default: Off ❒ When it is on and certain types of error occur, the current job might be canceled, and the next job started automatically. Memory Overflow You can select whether the memory overflow error report is printed when the data is too large and cannot be processed.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Menu Output Tray Description You can select the default output tray. When you select "Auto Tray Sw.", the printer automatically changes to another output tray if an output tray becomes full. This function is available only when the Mailbox or the 1-bin Shift Sort Tray is installed. Standard Tray, Mailbox Tray 1, Mailbox Tray 2, Mailbox Tray 3, Mailbox Tray 4, Upper Tray, Auto Tray Sw.
System Menu Menu Edge Smoothing Description You can set whether Edge Smoothing is enabled. When it is on, jagged lines appear more smoothly. Set it to off when the print image contains fine gradation in tone. • On • Off Note ❒ Default: On ❒ If "Toner Saving" is "On", "Edge Smoothing" is ignored even if it is "On". Resolution You can set the print resolution in dots per inch.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Changing the System Menu A Press {Menu}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. B Press {U} or {T} to display the “System” menu. Menu: System 6 C Press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In The following message appears on the panel display. System: MisfeedRecovery D Press {U} or {T} to display “Energy Saver”.
System Menu E Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display. Energy Saver: E.Saver On/Off F Press {U} or {T} to display "E. Saver Timer". Energy Saver: E. Saver Timer G Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display. Energy Saver: *30 minutes H Press {U} or {T} to select how many minutes the printer waits before switching to Energy Saver mode. 6 I Press {Enter #}}. The screen returns to step F in a few seconds. J Press {On Line}}.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Host Interface Menu There are six menu items in the “Host Interface” menu. • I/O Buffer • I/O Timeout • Network Setup • IEEE 1394 Setup • IEEE 802.11b • USB Setting Host Interface Parameters Menu I/O Buffer Description You can set the size of the I/O Buffer. Normally it is not necessary to change this setting.
Host Interface Menu Menu Network Setup Description Note ❒ Items only appear in the Network Setup when the related options are installed. "IEEE 1394 Setup" appears only when the optional IEEE 1394 board is installed. "IEEE 802.11b" appears only when the optional IEEE 802.11b board is installed. Reference For more information about the "Network Setup", see "Configuring the Printer for the Network" in the Setup Guide.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Menu Network Setup Description ❖ Network Boot You can set how the Network Interface Board acquires TCP/IP settings. Note ❒ Default: None ❖ Frame Type (NW) You can set the Frame Type for NetWare. Note ❒ Default: Auto ❖ Active Protocol You can set the active protocol. TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk Note ❒ Default: All Active ❖ Ethernet 6 You can select the speed of the network to which the printer is connected.
Host Interface Menu Menu IEEE 1394 Setup *1 Description You can make settings for using IEEE 1394. This menu appears only when the optional IEEE 1394 board is installed. ❖ IP Address1394 You can set the IP address for IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394). Note ❒ Default: All zero ❖ Subnet Mask1394 You can set the Subnet Mask for IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394). Note ❒ Default: All zero ❖ IP over 1394 You can activate IP over 1394. Note ❒ Default: Active ❖ SCSI print 6 You can activate SCSI print.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Menu IEEE 802.11b *2 Description You can make settings for using the wireless LAN. This menu appears only when the optional IEEE 802.11b board is installed. ❖ Comm.Mode You can set the transmission mode for IEEE 802.11b. Note ❒ Default: Ad hoc ❖ Channel The selectable channels are 1-11 (Inch version) and 1-13 (Metric version). Note ❒ Default: 11 ❖ Trans. Speed You can set the transmission speed for IEEE 802.11b.
Host Interface Menu Changing the Host Interface Menu A Press {Menu}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. B Press {U} or {T} to display the “Host Interface” menu. Menu: Host Interface 6 C Press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In The following message appears on the panel display. Host Interface: I/O Buffer D Press {U} or {T} to display “I/O Timeout”.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel E Press {Enter #}}. The following message appears on the panel display. I/O Timeout: *15 seconds F Press {U} or {T} to select how many minutes the printer waits before ending a print job. G Press {Enter #}}. The screen returns to step D in a few seconds. H Press {On Line}}. On Line 6 Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Ready” appears on the panel display.
PCL Menu PCL Menu There are eight menu items in the “PCL Menu” . • Orientation • Form Lines • Font Source • Font Number • Point Size • Font Pitch • Symbol Set • Ext. A4 Width PCL Parameters Menu Orientation Description You can set the page orientation. 6 • Portrait • Landscape Note ❒ Default: Portrait Form Lines You can set the number of lines per page. 5-128 Note ❒ Default: 64 (Metric version), 60 (Inch version) Font Source You can set the location of the default font.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel Menu Point Size Description You can set the point size you want to use for the default font. 4 to 999.75 by 0.25 Note ❒ Default: 12.00 ❒ This setting is effective only for a variable-space font. Font Pitch You can set the number of characters per inch you want to use for the default font. 0.44 to 99.99 by 0.01 Note ❒ Default: 10.00 ❒ This setting is effective only for a fixed-space font.
PCL Menu Changing the PCL Menu A Press {Menu}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In "Menu" appears on the panel display. B Press {U} or {T} to display "PCL Menu", and then press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error 6 Data In The following message appears on the panel display. PCL Menu: Orientation C Press {Enter #}}. Orientation: *Portrait D Press {U} or {T} to select the orientation desired, and then press {Enter #}}.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel E Press {On Line}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In "Ready" appears on the panel display.
Language Menu Language Menu You can select the language you use. Available language as are follows: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Hungarian Note ❒ Default: English Changing the Language Menu You can change the language by the following procedures below. A Press {Menu}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error 6 Data In ”Menu” appears on the panel display.
Making Printer Settings with the Control Panel C Press {Enter #}}. On Line Menu Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In The following message appears on the panel display. Language: *English D Press {U} or {T} until the language you want to select appears on the panel display. E Press {Enter #}}. Wait for a few seconds. 6 The screen returns to step B in a few seconds. F Press {On Line}}.
7. Appendix Replacing Parts The maintenance kit contains parts necessary for maintaining the printer. When “Replace Maintenance Kit” appears on the panel display, install the replacement parts included in the maintenance kit. R WARNING: • It is dangerous to handle the plug with wet hands. An electric shock might occur. R CAUTION: • The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating "v" (means hot surface). Touching "v" (means hot surface) could result in a burn.
Appendix MAINTENANCE KIT Type 2600 Checking the contents of the box Check the contents of the box according to the following list. If one or more items are missing, contact your sales or service representative.
Replacing Parts Preparing to replace the parts You should replace all the parts included in Maintenance Kit at the same time.
Appendix E Use a sharp-pointed item like a ball-point pen, to release the two catches that lock the friction pad. H Push the friction pad until it locks securely. I If your printer is equipped with the optional Paper Feed Unit(s), follow the same procedure when replacing the friction pad. Replacing the Paper Feed Rollers ZCEM170J F Return the paper tray to its original position, and remove the friction pad from the tray.
Replacing Parts Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the optional Paper Feed Unit, do not move the printer and the unit together, they are not securely attached. B Slide the green lock lever to the right (A A), remove the paper feed roller (B B). D If the printer is equipped with the optional Paper Feed Unit(s), follow the same procedure when replacing the paper feed roller. If you installed two Paper Feed Units, also replace both paper feed rollers. E Leave the paper tray pulled out and go to p.
Appendix C To avoid making your hands dirty with toner from the transfer roller, wear the gloves included in the maintenance kit. Important ❒ Do not insert the roller on the back of the socket, or the printer might be damaged. $” parts), D Hold the lock levers (“$ ❒ Insert the metallic part of the roller on the socket. If you insert the sponge part of the roller, the roller might be damaged. and pull them.
Replacing Parts I Push down the toner cartridge to insert it in its appropriate position. A Open the rear cover by pushing the two knobs. ZGDX210J ZGDT140J J Close the front cover. B Remove the rear cover in a horizontal direction. 7 ZGDX220J ZGDH130J K Take the gloves off and go to p.14 9 “Replacing the Fusing Unit”. B Lift the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. Replacing the Fusing Unit R CAUTION: • The fusing unit becomes very hot.
Appendix C Pull the fusing unit out. F Insert the rear cover to the inside grooves on both sides of the printer in a horizontal direction. ZGDX223N D Replace the new fusing unit into the printer. ZGDX221J G Close the rear cover. 7 ZGDX224N E Push the lock levers of the fusing unit down until it clicks. ZGDX211N H Print a configuration page to confirm that the printer works properly.
Collate and Shift Collate Collate and Shift Collate Reference For more information about collate and shift collate, see the printer driver's Help file. ❖ Collate Outputs can be assembled as sets in sequential order. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 ❖ Shift Collate The shift tray moves backward or forward each time the copies of one set or those of each job are delivered, and makes the next copy to shift when delivered to differentiate each set or jobs.
Appendix Spool Printing With spool printing, the whole data of a print job is saved in the Printer Hard Disk before printing. To use this function, set it from the menu. See p.124 “System Menu”. Important ❒ Do not turn off the printer or the computer when a print job is being spooled and the Data In indicator is blinking. If you do, the print job will remain in the Printer Hard Disk and be printed when the printer is turned on.
Memory Capacity and Paper Size Memory Capacity and Paper Size The following tables show the typical memory requirements of the RPCS printer language. Memory requirements depend on your print data and printing environment, such as the "Memory Priority" setting or total memory size that the printer has available. The print mode also effects whether the print job will equally completed.
Appendix Setting of the “Font Priority” Paper Size Resolution (dpi) Memory Capacity 600 x 600 1200 x 1200 32MB ❍ ❍ 96MB ❍ ❍ 32MB ❍ ❍* 96MB ❍ ❍ 32MB ❍ ❍* 96MB ❍ ❍ A3 32MB ❍ $* (11 × 17) 96MB ❍ ❍ B5 A4 (210 × 297) Letter (81/ B4 2×11) ❍ Means that the print job is supported by simplex and duplex printing. ❍* Means it might be impossible to print images complex data with duplex printing.
Moving and Transporting the Printer Moving and Transporting the Printer R CAUTION: • When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. Otherwise the printer could break or cause injury if dropped. • When you move the printer, remember to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid a fire or an electric shock. Moving the printer in the short distance A Confirm that the followings are true: • The power switch is turned off. • The power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
Appendix D Lift the printer and move it to the Removing the Duplex Unit A Push down the lever on right side of the Duplex Unit (A A) and pull it out until it stops (B B). place where you want to install it. R CAUTION: • When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. Otherwise the printer could break or cause injury if dropped. ZGDX320J B Push the under board levers (A A) and pull the Duplex Unit out of the printer (B B). ZGDH221J Important ❒ Be sure to move the printer horizontally.
Specifications Specifications Mainframe ❖ Configuration: Desktop ❖ Print Process: Laser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printing Dual component toner development ❖ Printing Speed: Maximum 26 pages per minute (A4L, 81/2 × 11L) Note ❒ Continuous printing on sheets with a width of 230 mm or smaller may decrease the printing speed depending on the temperature control of the fusing unit.
Appendix ❖ Paper Weight: See p.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer” ❖ Power Source: 120V, 60 Hz, 8.
Specifications ❖ Warm-up Time: Less than 19 seconds (23°C, 73F) ❖ Paper Capacity: Standard paper tray 250 sheets *1 (80g/m2, 20 lb.bond) Bypass Tray *2 100 sheets *1 (80g/m2, 20 lb.bond) Optional Paper Feed Unit × 2 500 sheets × 2 *1 (80g/m2, 20 lb.bond) Optional Envelope Feeder *3 60 envelopes *4 *1 *2 *3 *4 Paper weight: 60 – 105 g/m2 (16 – 28 lb. bond) You can load up to 10 envelopes (55 – 157 g/m2, 14 – 42 lb. bond) at the same time.
Appendix Options Paper Feed Unit Type 2600 ❖ Dimensions (W× ×D× ×H): 468 × 545 × 130 mm (18.4 × 19.7 × 5.1 inches) (without pins on the unit) ❖ Paper Weight: 60 – 105 g/m2 (16 – 28 lb. bond) ❖ Paper Size: See p.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. Envelope Feeder Type 2600 ❖ Dimensions (W× ×D× ×H): 468 × 410 × 130 mm (18.4 × 16.1 × 5.1 inches) ❖ Paper Weight: 72 – 90 g/m2 (19 – 24 lb. bond) 7 ❖ Paper Size: See p.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”.
Specifications 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600 ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H): 465 × 395 × 160 mm (18.3 × 15.6 × 6.3 inches) ❖ Paper Size: See p.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. ❖ Paper Weight: 60 – 105 g/m2 (16 – 28 lb. bond) ❖ Stack Capacity: 250 sheets / bin (80 g/m2, 20 lb. bond) ❖ Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb. bond) CS380 (Mailbox) ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H): 465 × 395 × 285 mm (18.3 × 15.6 × 11.2 inches) ❖ Paper Size: See p.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”.
Appendix Memory Unit TypeB 64MB ❖ Module Type: SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual-in-line Memory Module) ❖ Memory Type: SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM) ❖ Number of Pins: 144 pins Network Interface Board Type 2610 ❖ Topology: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX) ❖ Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk ❖ Interface Connector: RJ45 ❖ Required Cable: STP (Shielded Twisted-Pair) cable Category / Type5 or better 7 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510 ❖ Transmission Spec.
Specifications ❖ Allowed cable hops in a bus: Maximum 16 ❖ Power supply: Nonpower supply Cable Power repeated (IEEE 1394a-2000 compliant) 802.11b Interface Unit TypeA (R-WL11) ❖ Transmission Spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) ❖ Protocol: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Note ❒ SmartNetMonitor and WebStatusMonitor are supported. ❖ Data Transfer Speed: Auto select from below speed 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.
Appendix Consumables R CAUTION: • Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer.
Information about Installed Software Information about Installed Software expat Expat(Version 1.1). Copyright 1998, 1999 James Clark. All rights reserved. • The software installed on this product includes the expat application software Version 1.1 (hereinafter "expat 1.1"). • The product manufacturer has not made any modification to the source code of the expat 1.1. • The product manufacturer provides warranty and support to the software of the product including the expat 1.
Appendix NetBSD Copyright Notice of NetBSD For all users to use this product: This product contains NetBSD operating system: For the most part, the software constituting the NetBSD operating system is not in the public domain; its authors retain their copyright. The following text shows the copyright notice used for many of the NetBSD source code. For exact copyright notice applicable for each of the files/binaries, the source code tree must be consulted. A full source code can be found at http://www.
Information about Installed Software Authors Name List All product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. The following notices are required to satisfy the license terms of the software that we have mentioned in this document: • This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors. • This product includes software developed by Jonathan R. Stone for the NetBSD Project.
INDEX H Hard Disk Drive Type 2600, 161 HDD Format, 114 Hex Dump, 110 Host Interface, 104, 130 1394 interface cable, 162 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510, 162 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600, 161 A AD410, 160 adhesive labels, 34 Adjusting the image density, 97 Adjusting the Registration, 98 Auto Continue, 124 B I IEEE 1394 Setup, 130 IEEE 802.11b, 130 Image density, 114 I/O Buffer, 130 I/O Timeout, 130 J Bypass size, 106 Job Separation, 124 C Collate, 151 Config.
N Network Interface Board, 159, 162 Network Printing Guide, ii Network Setup, 130 NIB, 159 O OHP transparencies, 34 On Line indicator, 76 On Line key, 76, 105 options, 159, 160 Orientation, 137 Output Tray, 124 P Page Size, 124 panel display, messages, 61 paper, 25 paper feed roller, 146 paper feed roller, cleaning, 94 Paper Feed Unit Type 2600, 160 Paper Input, 104, 106 paper, loading, 37 paper, sizes, types, 25 Paper type, 106 Parallel cable, 157 PCL, 137 PCL 5e Windows 2000, uninstalling, 19 Windows 95
W Windows 2000 PCL 5e, uninstalling, 19 PCL 6, uninstalling, 19 PostScript, uninstalling, 23 printer properties, PCL, 2 printer properties, PostScript, 12 printer properties, RPCS, 7 RPCS, uninstalling, 21 Windows 95/98/Me PCL 5e, uninstalling, 19 PCL 6, uninstalling, 19 PostScript, uninstalling, 23 printer properties, PCL, 1 printer properties, PostScript, 11 printer properties, RPCS, 6 RPCS, uninstalling, 21 Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 canceling a job, 17 Windows NT 4.
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