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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Page Printer User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    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 CON- DITIONS 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.
  • Page 4 Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Type- face Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel ... 1-6 1.3 Configuring the Printer ... 1-10 1.3.1 Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel ... 1-10 1.3.2 Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer ... 1-13 1.3.3 Menu Items... 1-14 1.4 Paper... 1-15 1.4.1 Number of Copies to be Printed ...
  • Page 6 1.6.2 Password for the Printer... 1-41 1.6.3 Printer Memory Status ... 1-44 1.6.4 Host buffer... 1-45 1.6.5 Adding a Name and Description to the Printer... 1-47 1.6.6 Displaying the Resource List... 1-48 1.6.7 Sending PRESCRIBE Commands to the Printer ... 1-49 Printer Driver...
  • Page 7 C.3 RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ...C-9 C.3.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command ...C-10 C.4 RS-232C Cable Connection...C-11 C.4.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable ...C-11 C.4.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer ...C-11 Printer Specifications ... D-1 Appendix D Glossary ... E-1 Appendix E...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction The Kyocera Mita page 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. This section explains the following topics: •...

  • Page 9: Features

    The printer supports SNMP and can be used as a network printer. Kyocera Mita PrintMonitor Utility Provides network wide management of the printers. Refer to the readme file located in the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM (supplied with the printer) for details. viii...

  • Page 10: Remote Operation Panel Utility

    You can use this utility to monitor the printer's basic settings and conditions on Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. The Remote Operation Panel utility is provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

  • Page 11: Options

    IB-10E Serial Interface Board Kit Network Boards Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing information on the network board that is best suited for use with this printer. Only network boards operating on DC 3.3V can be used in this printer.

  • Page 12: Guide To The Manuals

    Manual PDF417 Two-Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual Item Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page. Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE commands and their parameters in detail for experienced users.

  • Page 13: Guide To The User's Manual

    This chapter describes the names and functions of the keys and indicators on top of the printer. Further, it explains how to make printer settings using the Remote Operation Panel utility contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 Basic Settings And Operations

    Chapter 1 This chapter explains the following topics: • Operator Panel • Remote Operation Panel Utility • Configuring the Printer • Paper • Printer Environment • Other Settings Basic Settings and Operations...

  • Page 15: Operator Panel

    Operator Panel Note The operator panel on top of the printer consists of four indicators and two keys. The four indicators light, flash, and go off in combination, indicating the printer's status. The keys perform operations, such as canceling data, switching the printer mode between online and offline status, and printing status pages.

  • Page 16: Indicators

    Flashing • An error has occurred, but printing resumes when the key is pressed. • Offline status. You cannot print, but the printer can receive data. • The printer is in sleep mode. Printing has stopped because an error has occurred.
  • Page 17 Operator Panel Note The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Its contents are explained in detail on the next page. Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's firmware version.
  • Page 18 (marked with an asterisk). The Font section shows the font that is automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font). It is possible to set different default fonts for each interface. 9 — KIR Test Pattern...

  • Page 19: Remote Operation Panel Utility

    1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel The Remote Operation Panel utility is provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. You can install the Remote Operation Panel on a computer that runs under Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating systems, and use it to change basic printer...
  • Page 20 Enter the following: [CD drive letter]:\setup Click the OK button. The Kyocera Mita Digital Library main menu appears. Click on Install Remote Operation Panel to start Remote Operation Panel utility installation. Starting the Remote Operation Panel Once you have installed the Remote Operation Panel, click the Windows Start button, then click Remote Operation Panel from Programs.
  • Page 21 Function The printer status is displayed on the upper line (1) and the following information is displayed on the lower lines. (2) Active interface PAR: Standard bi-directional parallel interface...
  • Page 22 For details on these settings, see section Remote Operation Panel. This allows you to select the type of connection between the printer and the computer — either local (via serial or parallel interface) or network. For details, see section Operation Panel Utility to the Displays help messages.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Printer

    1.3.1 Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel This section explains how to set and confirm the printer's configuration from the Remote Operation Panel utility. The value set from the Remote Operation Panel utility becomes the printer's default setting. However, when printing, the printer may automatically switch to another setting, depending on the application software or printer driver settings.

  • Page 24: Error Notification

    Enable Traps (unsolicited notifications) This allows the Remote Operation Panel utility to obtain and display information about the printer, such as the open/closed state of the top cover, that is output automatically by the network interface card in the printer. This requires that the network output of status information by the network interface card be enabled.
  • Page 25 Show 3D image Show 3D image This displays the 3D virtual printer for monitoring the printer status. You can select the position of the animation in reference to the Remote Operation Panel utility, as well as the motion of the animation from Static, Rotating, and Random.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Remote Operation Panel Utility To The Printer

    1.3.2 Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer The Remote Operation Panel utility can be used whenever the printer is connected to the computer via the parallel or serial interface or through a network interface (TCP/IP or IPX/SPX). To establish the connection to the printer, proceed as follows: Click the CONNECT button on the start-up screen.

  • Page 27: Menu Items

    Menu Items When you click the MENU button on the Remote Operation Panel utility, the printer menu as shown on the left appears. (This screen is an example only, and the entire menu is not actually displayed.) You can display current settings by clicking each item. The contents displayed...

  • Page 28: Paper

    Paper 1.4.1 Number of Copies to be Printed This sets the number of copies to be printed. The value set becomes the default for the current interface. The default setting is 1. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 29: Page Orientation

    Paper 1.4.2 Page Orientation After you have input the number of copies, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The number of copies to be printed is changed. After the setting is made, the number you set is displayed on the Remote Operation Panel's message display.

  • Page 30: Paper Source

    1.4.3 Paper Source This sets the paper source. The default setting is the printer's cassette (Internal Tray). Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray. Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen to display the available paper sources.

  • Page 31: Paper Size

    U.S.A. and Canada, and A4 for all other countries. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray and the printer's paper sources are displayed. Double click Internal Tray, then click Paper Size. 1-18...
  • Page 32 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen to display the available paper sizes. Select the paper size you want to set. For paper sizes that can be fed from the printer, see Chapter To set the paper size for the MP Tray, double click MP Tray and repeat the above procedure.

  • Page 33: Paper Type Settings For Paper Sources

    The default setting is normal. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray and the printer's paper source is displayed. Double click Internal Tray and Detail in that order, then click Paper Type.
  • Page 34 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen. Select a paper thickness from Normal, Thick, and Thin. Refer to the following table for standard paper weight settings: Paper thickness setting Thin Normal (default setting) Thick To make the paper thickness settings for the MP Tray, double click MP Tray and repeat the above procedure.

  • Page 35: Paper Source Properties

    Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray. The printer's paper sources are displayed. If the optional paper feeder is installed, PF-17 is displayed under Internal Tray.

  • Page 36: Printer Environment

    1 is the lightest and 5 is the darkest. The default setting is 3. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Input Tray and the printer's paper source is displayed. 1-23 Printer Environment Input Tray...
  • Page 37 Printer Environment Double click Internal Tray and Detail in that order, then click Density. Use the mouse to move the slider on the right side of the screen to the left (light) and right (dark). Light To set the density for the MP Tray, double click MP Tray and repeat the above procedure.

  • Page 38: Kir

    1.5.2 This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing function. KIR uses software to enhance resolution, resulting in high- quality printing. The default setting is On. With KIR Off Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Quality, then click KIR mode.

  • Page 39: Ecoprint

    Printer Environment 1.5.3 Ecoprint Note Ecoprint allows you to reduce the amount of toner used, so that you can save on printing costs. You can set Ecoprint mode On as follows. The default setting is Off. Ecoprint does not effect printing speed.

  • Page 40: Resolution

    Press the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen, and select 600 dpi or 300 dpi. After you have selected a resolution, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. The resolution is changed. 1-27 Printer Environment Quality Resolution Resolution...

  • Page 41: Form Feed Timeout

    Printer Environment 1.5.5 Form Feed Timeout You can set the amount of time before the last page automatically prints when print data ends without end of page information. The default setting is 30 seconds. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen.

  • Page 42: Sleep Timer

    1.5.6 Sleep Timer The printer has a sleep timer to conserve power when the printer is not printing, processing, or receiving data. You can adjust the timer value; that is, the amount of time before the printer enters sleep mode in the absence of data.

  • Page 43: Emulation

    Printer Environment 1.5.7 Emulation You can set the default emulation for each of the printer's interfaces. The default setting is PCL. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Emulation. The available interfaces are displayed.
  • Page 44 Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen, and select an emulation. The printer emulates operation of the following printers: • Line printer • IBM Proprinter • DIABLO 630 • EPSON LQ-850 •...

  • Page 45: Serial Interface Parameters

    Serial Interface Parameters This setting is only available if you have the optional Serial Interface Kit (IB-10E) installed on your printer. You can change the baud rate, data bits, stop bit, parity, and flow control for the serial interface. If these settings are changed, you must also change the serial interface parameters on your computer.
  • Page 46 After you have made settings, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen. After making the above changes, change the corresponding settings for the serial interface on the computer. Once changes are complete, start the Remote Operation Panel. 1-33 Printer Environment...

  • Page 47: Network Board Properties

    Printer Environment 1.5.9 Network Board Properties You can display information about the network board, such as its version and serial number, model name, and network addresses. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click Interface settings and Network in that order.

  • Page 48: Ram Disk

    1.5.10 RAM disk Note If the printer's total memory is more than 12 MB, you can use the RAM disk function. RAM disk enables electronic sorting, which reduces the overall amount of time required for printing. The default setting is Off.
  • Page 49 ! and " buttons in the combo box on the right side of the screen, or input the value directly into the combo box. The maximum RAM disk value should be 9 MB less than the printer's total memory. (If the printer's total memory is 21 MB or more, the RAM disk size is fixed to 12 MB.)

  • Page 50: Remote Operation Panel Display Language

    English (U.S.A), English (U.K), English (Australia), French, German, and Italian. The default setting is English (U.S.A). Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click System. Click Panel language. 1-37 Printer Environment System Panel language...
  • Page 51 Printer Environment Click the " button next to the pull-down menu on the right side of the screen, and select a language. (German is selected in the following example.) After you have selected a language, click the OK button to return to the start-up screen.

  • Page 52: Other Settings

    Other Settings 1.6.1 Printer Properties You can confirm items such as the printer's serial number and the total number of copies printed to date. Click the MENU button on the start-up screen. The Menu dialog box appears. Double click General, and the property items are displayed.
  • Page 53 Other Settings Click the item you want to confirm to display the contents on the right side of the screen. Total page count was clicked to display the following sample screen. After confirming settings, click the OK button to return to the start- up screen.

  • Page 54: Password For The Printer

    1.6.2 Password for the Printer When connected to a network, you can set a password for your printer from the Remote Operation Panel. If a password is set, you must enter the correct password in order to change settings from the Remote Operation Panel.
  • Page 55 Other Settings Click the Password button. The Password settings dialog box appears. Enter the password you want to set in New password. For confirmation, enter the same password in Retype new password. Click the OK button. The password is set for the Remote Operation Panel.
  • Page 56 Other Settings To Change the Password Perform the following procedure when you want to change your password or remove the password function from the Remote Operation Panel utility. Display the password settings screen (page 1-42) and enter your current password in Old password. To set a new password, enter your new password in New password and Retype new password, then click the OK button to set the new password.

  • Page 57: Printer Memory Status

    You can confirm how much memory is installed and available as free memory in the printer. You can also obtain information about the number of the memory slot in the printer (for the FS-1000+, this is 1). Click the MENU button on the start-up screen.

  • Page 58: Host Buffer

    1.6.4 Host buffer Host buffer is the shared memory area in the printer's main memory that temporarily stores print data sent from the host computer for each interface. The printer has two host buffers—buffer #1 and buffer #2—to simultaneously handle the print data on two interfaces. The way the host buffers receive data can be changed by selecting Host buffer mode as described below.
  • Page 59 You can input the host buffer size directly in the number field. Turn the printer's power off and on again. The setting becomes effective when you restart the printer. We recommend that you leave the default settings for Host buffer mode and Host buffer size unchanged.

  • Page 60: Adding A Name And Description To The Printer

    1.6.5 Adding a Name and Description to the Printer You can add a name, asset number, and description to the printer. The asset number can only be defined when your printer is connected to a network, and is stored by the printer. The name and explanation are stored in the Remote Operation Panel utility.

  • Page 61: Displaying The Resource List

    Other Settings 1.6.6 Displaying the Resource List When the printer is connected to a network, you can display the printer's resource list, including fonts, programs, macros, and/or host data. Click the Resource tab. Click the check box that corresponds to the resource you want to display.

  • Page 62: Sending Prescribe Commands To The Printer

    1.6.7 Sending PRESCRIBE Commands to the Printer Note You can send commands to the printer in Kyocera Mita's PRESCRIBE printer language by broadcasting. You can also use this menu to confirm the printer's internal settings. For details on PRESCRIBE commands and FRPO settings, refer to the Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
  • Page 63 Click Broadcast to display the dialog box shown below. Broadcast To send PRESCRIBE commands to the printer, enter the command in the Broadcast text box. The maximum length for a command sequence is 26 characters. Then click the SEND button to send the command to the printer.

  • Page 64: Chapter 2 Printer Driver

    About the printer driver The Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with this printer contains the printer drivers for Windows and Macintosh computers. By installing this printer driver on your computer, you can print from Windows and Macintosh applications.

  • Page 65: Installing The Printer Driver For Windows 95/98

    Click on Install Drivers to start dirver installation. If this screen does not appear, click the Windows Start button and select Run. Enter the following: [CD drive letter]:\setup Click the OK button. After a few moments, the Kyocera Mita Digital Library main menu appears.

  • Page 66: Printing From Applications

    MP tray), if there is paper inserted in the MP tray, the first paper will always feed from there. To change the MP tray's first mode setting, send the PRESCRIBE FRPO T0 command to the printer from the Remote Operation Panel utility. (See section 1.6.7.) For FRPO commands,...
  • Page 67 Printing From Applications Click the Properties button in the Print dialog box. The Properties dialog box is displayed. Click the paper size icon in the Paper Size list box so that it is greyed, then click the OK button. A5 was selected for the following example.

  • Page 68: Feeding From The Mp Tray

    First mode (priority printing) is set in the MP tray default settings. To change the MP tray's first mode setting, send the PRESCRIBE FRPO T0 command (!R! FRPO T0, 0; EXIT;) to the printer from the Remote Operation Panel utility (see section 1.6.7). For FRPO commands, refer to Programming Manual printer.

  • Page 69: Custom Size Settings

    2.2.2 Custom Size Settings This printer can feed non-standard paper sizes. The paper cassette can accommodate sizes ranging from 148 to 216 mm in width and 216 to 297 mm in length, and the MP tray can accommodate sizes ranging from 80 to 216 mm in width and 148 to 297 mm in length.
  • Page 70 Enter a name for your custom size and click the Add button. Select the unit or measurement, Inches and Millimeters. Enter the height and width of the custom size in Size. Click the OK button. The Print dialog box is displayed again. Click the OK button to start printing.

  • Page 71: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    Chapter 3 This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the registration roller and charger wire. This chapter explains the following topics: • Toner Container Replacement • Cleaning Maintenance...

  • Page 72: Toner Container Replacement

    6,000* printed copies. * In the case of a new printer in which a toner kit has been installed for the first time, the number of copies that can be printed will be approximately 3,000.

  • Page 73: Replenishing Toner

    Toner Container Replacement 3.1.2 Replenishing Toner Open the printer's top cover. Pull lock lever #1 to the release (UNLOCK) position, then pull lock lever #2 to the release (right) position. Lock Lever #1 Gently remove the old toner container. Put it in the supplied plastic bag and dispose of it.
  • Page 74 New Toner Container Carefully remove the protective seal (orange-colored). Install the new toner container in the printer. Push firmly on the top of the container at the positions marked PUSH HERE until you hear it click in place.
  • Page 75 Toner Container Replacement Note While pushing down on the toner container, push lock lever #1 to the lock (LOCK) position. (Lock lever #2 is automatically locked.) If the toner low indication flashes or remains lit after installing the new toner container, take the toner container out once, shake it well, then install again.

  • Page 76: Cleaning

    Cleaning Note 3.2.1 Printer Interior To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality problems. To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the interior of the printer in the following manner.
  • Page 77 Cleaning Note Note Never stand the process unit on end. Use the supplied wiper cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the registration roller (metal). Transfer Roller While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black roller).
  • Page 78 Note After cleaning is done, put the process unit back in the printer. To do so, carefully align the guides at both ends of the process unit with the slots in the printer.

  • Page 79: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guide • Print Quality Problems • Indicators •...

  • Page 80: General Guide

    Check program files and application software. 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.

  • Page 81: Print Quality Problems

    As the following table shows, there are many possible causes of print quality problems, such as blank output as. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is explained below. If you still can not solve the problem, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Corrective Action Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
  • Page 82 (See Chapter Clean the charger wire. Open the printer's top and front covers. Remove the process unit from the printer and slide the charger knob back and forth to clean the charger wire. (See Chapter Try setting the thin paper mode.

  • Page 83: Indicators

    Indicators Indicators There are four indicators on the printer's operator panel. These light, flash, and turn off in combination to indicate the printer's current status. This section explains the indicators on the operator panel and the appropriate corrective action to take in each case.

  • Page 84: Maintenance Messages

    The cassette paper size and data paper size are not the same. The printer feeds from the MP Tray when the page in the paper cassette is a different size than that specified in the print data. Set paper of the size...
  • Page 85 Remote Operation Panel display There is not enough toner inside the toner container. Promptly replace with a new toner as the printer will stop printing before long. Clean the printer after replacement. (See The top or front cover is open.

  • Page 86: Errors Requiring Service Personnel Attention

    0123456: Total number of pages printed. When the following errors occur, turn off your printer, remove the plug from the AC outlet, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. The indicators are shown in two different states, according to the way they alternate.
  • Page 87 0123456: Total number of pages printed. Remote Operation Panel display Scanner pin-photo error (E3 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Fuser error (E4 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Eraser error (E5 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Controller check sum error (F1 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
  • Page 88 Call service personF2:0123456 Call service personF3:0123456 0123456: Total number of pages printed. Remote Operation Panel display Controller RAM read/write error (F2 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Controller system error (F3 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. 4-10 Indicators Corrective Action...

  • Page 89: Error Messages

    Print overrun Press GO RAM DISK err ## Press GO With the following errors, printing continues when you press the printer's key. You can confirm these errors by printing a status page. (See pages and 1-5.) Remote Operation Panel display...

  • Page 90: Normal Indicator Display

    The indicators light in sequence from the top, then go off in sequence from the bottom. This process is repeated twice. The printer is warming up and is not ready to print. The indicators light in sequence twice from top to bottom.

  • Page 91: Correcting A Paper Jam

    Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays 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 paper cassette. The printer will go offline and indicator will light in the operator panel.

  • Page 92: Jam At The Paper Cassette

    Jam Inside the Printer 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. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing.
  • Page 93 Correcting a Paper Jam Note Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure. Remove the jammed paper from the printer as shown in the figure. When the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal paper running direction.

  • Page 94: Chapter 5 Paper Selection

    Chapter 5 This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guidelines • Selecting the Right Paper • Special Paper Paper Selection...

  • Page 95: General Guidelines

    Paper Availability 5.1.2 Paper Specifications The printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below.

  • Page 96: Selecting The Right Paper

    Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer. In particular, avoid using paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.

  • Page 97: Basis Weight

    1 square meter. 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, blurring, and other print quality problems. The proper weight is 60 to 105 g/m 60 to 163 g/m for the MP tray.

  • Page 98: Moisture Content

    When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running parallel to the length (long grain) or parallel to the width (short grain). Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the printer. All paper used in the printer should be long grain.
  • Page 99 Porosity: Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is, to how openly or compactly the fibers are bonded. Stiffness: Limp paper can buckle inside the printer, while paper that is too stiff may bind. Either way the result is a paper jam.

  • Page 100: Special Paper

    No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator. Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the printer and check that printing quality is satisfactory.

  • Page 101: Adhesive-Backed Labels

    Adhesive-Backed Labels The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Label paper must be manually fed.

  • Page 102: Colored Paper

    Composite thickness Moisture content Envelopes The printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis weight of 60 to 79 g/m (16 to 21 lb/ream). Envelopes must be manually fed. An envelope is a more complex object than a single sheet of paper. For this reason, it may not be possible to obtain consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface.

  • Page 103: Recycled Paper

    Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond Table 5.1 on page 5-2) except whiteness. paper (see Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that the printing quality is satisfactory. Note 5-10...

  • Page 104: Appendix A Fonts

    Appendix A This chapter describes the types of fonts you can use with the printer, including the printer's internal fonts. This appendix explains the following topics: • Internal Fonts • List of Fonts Fonts...

  • Page 105: Internal Fonts

    The printer comes with 45 preinstalled PCL compatible fonts and a line printer bitmap font. Fonts may also be downloaded to the printer's memory. These are referred to as downloadable or soft fonts. The printer accepts as many downloadable fonts as its user available memory permits.

  • Page 106: List Of Fonts

    A.2.1 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts Font number Font samples This section contains a full list of the printer's internal fonts. Fonts marked with an asterisk can only be used if the optional KPDL2 Upgrade Kit (PK-6) is installed on your printer. List of Fonts...
  • Page 107 List of Fonts Font number Font samples...
  • Page 108 Font number Font samples List of Fonts...

  • Page 109: Appendix B Expansion Memory Installation

    Appendix B This appendix explains how to expand the printer's memory. Expanded printer memory enables you to print more complex pages, download more fonts, and define more macros. Expansion Memory Installation...
  • Page 110 This appendix begins by explaining how to install a DIMM (dual in-line memory module) on the main circuit board. The FS-1000+ comes supplied with 4 MB of memory installed. A slot is provided for expanding the memory in your printer so that more complex printing can be done, as well as increasing the printing speed.
  • Page 111 DIMM to be used See your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing information of the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer. Either an 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB DIMM can be used for memory expansion.
  • Page 112 After removing the side cover, you can see the DIMM socket on top of the main circuit board. Remove the DIMM from its package. Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM socket. Insert the DIMM into the DIMM socket so that the notches on the DIMM align with the corresponding protrusions in the slot.
  • Page 113 DIMM out of the socket. Testing the Expansion Memory After you have finished installing DIMM in the printer, test the printer to see if installation succeeded. To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows: Make sure the power switch is off.

  • Page 114: Appendix C Host Computer Interface

    Appendix C This appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer's parallel and RS-232C/RS- 422A interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. The RS-232C/RS-422A protocols are also covered. Finally, it explains how to use the printer in a multi-computer environment.

  • Page 115: Parallel Interface

    The printer features fast data transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be activated from the Remote Operation Panel utility contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer as follows: Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard.
  • Page 116 Table C. 1 Parallel Connector Pin Assignment In/out Strobe* [nStrobe] Data 0 [Data 1] Data 1 [Data 2] Data 2 [Data 3] Data 3 [Data 4] Data 4 [Data 5] Data 5 [Data 6] Data 6 [Data 7] Data 7 [Data 8] Acknowledge* [nAck] Busy [Busy] Paper Empty [PError]...
  • Page 117 This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received by the printer. Busy [Busy] (Pin 11) This signal is high when the printer is busy and low when it is able to accept more data. Paper Empty [PError] (Pin 12) This signal goes high when the printer runs out of paper.
  • Page 118 Parallel Interface 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 online.

  • Page 119: Serial Interface (Option

    This pin is connected directly to the printer frame. 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.

  • Page 120: Rs-422A Interface

    (or similar device) equipped with an RS-422A serial interface. Changing of the jumper connector should be carried out only by a Kyocera Mita authorized dealer or Kyocera Mita certified technician. Kyocera Mita shall not be liable for damage due to improper changing of Note the jumper connector.
  • Page 121 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 signal 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.

  • Page 122: Rs-232C/Rs-422A Protocol

    They are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The parameters and their identification codes are given below. H1: Baud rate Parameter value Baud rate The factory setting is 9600 baud.

  • Page 123: Prescribe Frpo D0 Command

    RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol Note C.3.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command Timing of XON transfer to host while Ready or Waiting H5: Protocol logic Parameter value 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.

  • Page 124: Rs-232C Cable Connection

    IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067 unless you purchase a null modem adapter. Check that the power of both the printer and the computer is switched off. Discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a metal object such as a doorknob.
  • Page 125 RS-232C Cable Connection With Windows 95 or Windows 98, make settings as follows: Click on Start button in the Windows 95/98 Task Bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the items displayed. The control panel folder opens. Double click on System. System Properties opens.
  • Page 126 DIP switches. If you want to use a different baud rate or change any of the other RS-232C parameters, you can use the printer's FRPO (firmware reprogram) command. Refer to the Programming Manual...

  • Page 127: Appendix D Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Appendix D...

  • Page 128: Printer Specifications

    Description Electrophotography, laser scan 12 copies/minute (A4 or letter-size paper, when printing multiple copies of the same page) 600 dpi (vertical and horizontal) with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) 300 dpi (vertical and horizontal) with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) Approx. 15 seconds (A4 or letter size), depends on input data Approx.
  • Page 129 Printer Specifications Item Operating noise (in accordance with ISO 7779 [Bystander Position, sound pressure level at the front]) Dimensions Weight Description During printing: LpA=48 dB (A) During standby: LpA=28 dB (A) During sleep mode: Immeasurably low 378 (14-7/8) wide × 222 (8-3/4) high × 375 mm (14-3/4") deep (Excl.

  • Page 130: Appendix E Glossary

    Glossary Appendix E...

  • Page 131: Cassette Mode

    KPDL2 (option). Expansion memory This option is used to increase printer memory. The FS-1000+ has one expansion slot, and you can install a 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module). See your Kyocera dealer to purchase the DIMM that is best suited for use with this printer.

  • Page 132: Prescribe Commands

    Printer driver The printer driver makes it possible for you to print data created using application software. The printer driver for the FS-1000+ is contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Install the printer driver on the computer connected to the printer.

  • Page 133: Sleep Mode

    Remote Operation Panel, such as the current paper source and paper size. The Remote Operation Panel is contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

  • Page 134: Index

    Index Index-1...
  • Page 135 IB-10E x, C-6 Indicators 1-3 Interface C-1 Internal font A-2 Keys 1-3 KIR 1-25, E-2 KPDL2 x, E-2 Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM E-2 Kyocera Mita PrintMonitor E-2 Lock lever 3-3 Main circuit board B-4 Maintenance messages 4-6 Memory expansion B-1, E-2...
  • Page 136 Setup 1-10 Side cover B-3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) E-4 Sleep mode E-4 Sleep timer 1-29 Specifications D-1 Status page 1-4, E-4 Toner kit (TK-17) installing 3-3 plastic bag 3-3 protective seal 3-4 replacement 3-3, 4-6 toner container 3-2 wiper cloth 3-7 Top cover 3-3, 4-7 Transfer roller 3-7...
  • Page 137 1000PS...

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