HP PCL 6. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in the Operation Guide contained as an electronic file in the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
Carefully remove the printer and other items from the box. Check that nothing is miss- ing against the list of shipped components below. List of Shipped Components Printer Printer Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM (B) Waste Toner Bottle (D) Installation Guide...
IFS18+EE.book Page 2 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM STEP Positioning the Printer Make sure that the place of installation meets the following requirements: Clearance 30 cm (11-13/16 inches) 20 cm (7-7/8 inches) [40 cm (15-3/4 inches) when the option 30 cm face-up output tray is installed] (11-13/16...
IFS18+EE.book Page 3 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM STEP Installing the Toner Container Before you can use the printer for the first time, you must prepare it by installing the toner container, waste toner bottle, and set up the interfacing with the computer. Open the printer top cover all the way.
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IFS18+EE.book Page 4 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Push firmly on the top of the toner con- tainer at the positions marked PUSH HERE. When the toner container fits into place, it will lock with a clicking sound. Close the top cover. To remove the toner container Pull the lock lever (green colored) to the right and gently lift the toner con-...
IFS18+EE.book Page 5 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM STEP Installing the Waste Toner Bottle The waste toner bottle is supplied with the printer. The waste toner bottle must be installed in the printer. Open the cap of the waste toner bottle. Waste Toner Bottle Open the side cover on the left side of the...
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IFS18+EE.book Page 6 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Ensuring that it is correctly inserted, close the side cover. To remove the Waste Toner Bottle While holding the waste toner bottle, press the lock lever and then gently remove the waste toner bottle. Lock Lever...
IFS18+EE.book Page 7 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM STEP Connecting the Printer to the Computer There are various ways of connecting the printer to the computer, such as through the parallel interface connector, serial interface connector, or through the option network interface card.
IFS18+EE.book Page 8 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Parallel Interface Connection Plug one end of the printer cable (not included) into the parallel interface con- nector on the rear of the printer. • Use a parallel printer cable Clip that complies with the Clip IEEE1284 standards.
IFS18+EE.book Page 9 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM STEP STEP Connecting the Power Cord This section describes the procedure for connecting the power cord and various cau- tions. Notes on Power Supply • Install the printer near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone.
(Refer to the Operation Guide [PDF file] provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD- ROM). Standard size paper settings are indicated as fixed positions in the cas- sette.
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CUSTOM the paper size must be set into the printer on the operator panel. See the Opera- tion Guide (PDF file) provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM. Paper Size Dial Paper Size Window Adjust the position of the paper guides located on the left and right sides of the paper cassette.
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IFS18+EE.book Page 12 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Adjust the position of the paper stopper located at the rear of the paper cassette. Pull the release lever and slide the Release Lever paper stopper to the desired paper size. When shipped from the factory, the paper cassette is set to A4 size.
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IFS18+EE.book Page 13 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown. Clip Clip Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go.
IFS18+EE.book Page 14 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM MP (Multi Purpose) tray Pull the MP tray towards you until it stops. MP Tray Pull out the subtray. Adjust the position of the paper guides on the MP tray. Standard paper sizes are attached to the MP tray.
IFS18+EE.book Page 15 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, for example, if the paper is already printed on one side, try to roll the paper in the opposite direction to counteract the curl. Printed sheets will then come out flat. Correct Correct Correct...
IFS18+EE.book Page 16 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Installing the Option Face-up Output Tray Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side facing up (reverse order), or when you are printing on envelopes, postcards, transparencies, or thick paper.
IFS18+EE.book Page 17 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM STEP STEP Turning the Power Switch On This section describes the procedure for turning on the printer’s power. During start-up, the language for the message display and status page of this printer can be selected from English, German, French, Italian,and Dutch.
IFS18+EE.book Page 18 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM The message display indication changes to that shown on the left and ? MSG language flashes. ? English Press the key repeatedly until the message display shows the desired language and then press the ENTER key.
IFS18+EE.book Page 19 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Correcting a Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs while you are printing, remove the jammed paper as described below. After you have removed the jammed paper, open and close the top cover or the paper feed unit.
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IFS18+EE.book Page 20 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Jam Inside the Printer While pulling the paper feed unit release lever, pull out the paper feed unit. If paper is jammed before the registration roller, remove it as shown in A. If paper is jammed under the registration roller, remove it as shown in B.
IFS18+EE.book Page 21 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM ! Caution labels The labels shown are affixed to the printer. Label inside the printer (Laser radiation warning) Label on the printer's rear panel Label inside the rear Ozone concentration The printers generate ozone gas (O ) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell.
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IFS18+EE.book Page 22 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM 7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. 8. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
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User's instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications Technical drawings Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity Other technical information Kyocera Mita Australia Pty., Ltd. 6-10 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2113, Australia Phone: +61 2-9888-9999 Fax:...
IFS18+EE.book Page 24 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer ! Prolonged Non-use If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet. We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible dam- ages that may occur when the printer is used next time.
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IFS18+EE.book Page 25 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Push the center as shown in the figure to make space for the developer unit. Put the developer unit into that space. Developer Unit To reinstall the developer unit into the printer, use the reverse procedure of the above. ®...
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Ifs18+ee1.fm Page 26 Thursday, August 9, 2001 4:43 PM Options The following options are available for the printer. Sorter (SO-60) Sorter (SO-60) Equipped with five trays each with 200 sheets capacity. Performs sorting, collat- ing, and mailbox function. Attaches to the top of the printer.
IFS18+EE.book Page 27 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Regarding Tradenames PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp.
IFS18+EE.book Page 28 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequen- tial damages, even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third party claim.
IFS18+EE.book Page 29 Thursday, August 9, 2001 3:38 PM Operator Panel For more details on operating procedures, see the Operation Guide contained as a PDF file in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. READY DATA ATTENTION INTERFACE SIZE TYPE CANCEL MENU ENTER Operator Panel...