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  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    PRINT ECOSYS P6021cdn OPERATION GUIDE ECOSYS P6026cdn ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of ECOSYS P6021cdn/ECOSYS P6026cdn/ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B. This Operation Guide is intended to help you operate the machine correctly, perform routine maintenance and take a simple troubleshooting action as necessary, so that you can always use the machine in good condition.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Menu Map ................iii Legal and Safety Information ..........ix Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer ........1-2 Internal Components ..............1-2 Components at the Rear of the Printer ........1-3 Operation Panel ................1-4 Printing Operation Changing Network Interface Parameters .........
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting General Guidelines ..............6-2 Print Quality Problems ............... 6-3 Error Messages ................6-6 Clearing Paper Jams ..............6-11 Appendix Interface ..................A-2 USB Interface ................A-2 Network Interface ................A-3 About the Options ..............A-5 Expansion Memory Modules .............A-6 General Description of Options ..........A-8 Specifications ................A-13 Glossary ...............

  • Page 5: Menu Map

    Menu Map MENU Key Report Print Print Menu Map (page 4-11) (page 4-11) Print Status Page (page 4-13) Print Fonts List (page 4-15) Print RAM Disk File List (page 4-15) Print SSD Disk File List (page 4-15) USB Memory Print File (page 4-16) (page 4-16) Copies (page 4-17) Paper Source (page 4-17)
  • Page 6 Print Paper Source (page 4-37) Settings Auto Cass. Change (page 4-38) (page 4-37) Paper Feed Mode (page 4-38) Duplex (page 4-39) Override A4/LT (page 4-41) Emulation (page 4-41) Error Report (page 4-41) Color Mode (page 4-42) Print Quality (page 4-42) Gloss Mode (page 4-42) EcoPrint Mode (page 4-43) Page Set (page 4-43)
  • Page 7 Optional ID (page 4-56) Network Password (page 4-56) (page 4-56) TCP/IP (page 4-57) DHCP (page 4-48) Auto-IP (page 4-48) IP Address (page 4-48) Subnet Mask (page 4-49) Gateway (page 4-50) Bonjour (page 4-50) TCP/IP (IPv6) (page 4-57) RA (Stateless) (page 4-51) DHCPv6 (page 4-51) Netware (page 4-57) AppleTalk (page 4-58)
  • Page 8 Timer (page 4-69) Auto Panel Reset (page 4-70) Panel Reset Timer (page 4-70) Low Power Timer (page 4-71) Sleep Timer (page 4-71) Auto Error Clear (page 4-72) Error Clear Timer (page 4-72) Form Feed Time Out (page 4-73) Sleep Level Set. (page 4- Sleep Level (page 4-75) Network (page 4-74) TonerAlert Level (page 4-77) Off/On (page 4-78)
  • Page 9 Job Accounting (page 4-88) Accounting Select Account (page 4-89) Counter (page 4-89) (page 4-87) Color Counter (page 4-89) Restriction (page 4-90) Color Restriction (page 4-90) Maximum Output (page 4-90) Color Max. Output (page 4-91) Reset Counter (page 4-91) Add Account (page 4-91) Delete Account (page 4-92) Print Job Accounting List (page 4-92) Apply Limit (page 4-93)
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  • Page 11: Legal And Safety Information

    All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.
  • Page 12 • ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC ZapfDingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation. • UFST™ MicroType® fonts by Monotype Imaging Inc. are installed in this machine. • AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. •...

  • Page 13: Openssl License

    destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as requested. You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software. Monotype Imaging warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Monotype Imaging- published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship.

  • Page 14: Original Ssleay License

    Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment: "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project...
  • Page 15 Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

  • Page 16: Interface Connectors

    Compliance and Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 17: Cdrh Regulations

    CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.

  • Page 18: Energy Saving Control Function

    Energy Saving Control Function The device comes equipped with a Low Power Mode where energy consumption is reduced after a certain amount of time elapses since the device was last used, as well as a Sleep where printer functions remain in a waiting state but power consumption is still reduced to a minimum when there is no activity with the device within a set amount of time.

  • Page 19: Energy Star Program

    ® Energy Star (ENERGY STAR ) Program We have determined as a participating company in the International Energy Star Program that this product is compliant with the standards laid out in the International Energy Star Program. ® ENERGY STAR is a voluntary energy efficiency program with the goal of developing and promoting the use of products with high energy efficiency in order to help prevent global warming.

  • Page 20: Safety Conventions In This Guide

    Safety Conventions in This Guide The sections of this guide and parts of the machine marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the machine. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.
  • Page 21 Environment The service environmental conditions are as follows: • Temperature: 50 to 90.5 °F (10 to 32.5 °C) • Humidity: 15 to 80 % However, adverse environmental conditions may affect the image quality. Avoid the following locations when selecting a site for the machine. •...
  • Page 22 About the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: Chapter 1 - Machine Parts Explains the names of parts. Chapter 2 - Printing Operation Explains how to print from your workstation. Chapter 3 - Handling Paper Explains how to choose, handle and load paper. Chapter 4 - Using the Operation Panel Explains how to use the operation panel to configure the printer.

  • Page 23: Machine Parts

    1 Machine Parts This chapter provides explanations and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their functions. Try to be familiar with the names and functions of these parts for correct use and optimal performance. This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: Components at the Front of the Printer Internal Components Components at the Rear of the Printer...
  • Page 24 Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer Operation Panel Top Cover (Top Tray) Paper Stopper MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Paper Cassette USB Memory Slot Power Switch Internal Components Waste Toner Box Cover Waste Toner Box 10 Black Toner Container (K) 11 Magenta Toner Container (M) 12 Cyan Toner Container (C) 13 Yellow Toner Container (Y)
  • Page 25 Machine Parts 14 Paper Transfer Unit 15 Paper Ramp 16 Duplex Unit Components at the Rear of the Printer 17 Rear Cover 18 Rear Cover Lever 19 Network Indicators 20 Network Interface Connector 21 USB Interface Connector 22 USB Memory Slot (ECOSYS P6026cdn/ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B only) 23 Option Interface Slot 24 Power Cord Connector...

  • Page 26: Operation Panel

    Machine Parts Operation Panel 27 Message Display 28 Ready Indicator 29 Data Indicator 30 Attention Indicator 31 Arrow Keys 32 [MENU] Key 33 [Cancel] Key 34 [OK] Key 35 [GO] Key...

  • Page 27: Printing Operation

    2 Printing Operation This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: Changing Network Interface Parameters Printing a Status Page Command Center RX Installing the Printer Driver 2-13 Printing from Application Software 2-20 Printing by AirPrint 2-20 Status Monitor 2-21 Energy Saver Function 2-25...

  • Page 28: Changing Network Interface Parameters

    Printing Operation Changing Network Interface Parameters This printer supports TCP/IP, TCP/IP (IPv6), NetWare, AppleTalk, IPP, SSL Server and the IPSec protocols and Security Level. The table below shows the items required for each of the settings. Configure the printer's network parameters as appropriate for your PC and your network environment.
  • Page 29 Printing Operation Menu Submenu Setting SSL Server On/Off On/Off 3DES On/Off On/Off IPP over SSL On/Off HTTPS On/Off IPSec On/Off LAN Interface Auto/10BASE-Half/ 10BASE-Full/ 100BASE-Half/ 100BASE-Full/ 1000BASE-T Security Level High/Low Note After all network related settings have been done, turn the machine OFF and ON again.

  • Page 30: Printing A Status Page

    Printing Operation Printing a Status Page After completing the network settings, print a status page. The status page allows you to confirm a range of information, including network addresses and network protocols. To print a status page, select Print Status Page from the Report Print menu.
  • Page 31 Printing Operation Administ- General Setting Description rator User Management Configure the advanced management settings. Settings Job Accounting, Authentication, Notification/Report, — History Settings, SNMP, Reset Accessing Command Center RX Launch your Web browser. In the address or location bar, enter the machine's IP address or the host name.

  • Page 32: Changing Security Settings

    Printing Operation Changing Security Settings This section explains how to change the security settings. Access Command Center RX by referring to Accessing Command Center RX on page 2-5. From the Security Settings menu, select the setting you want to configure. The configurable settings are Device Security, Network Security, and Certificates.

  • Page 33: Changing Device Information

    Printing Operation Changing Device Information Change the device information of the machine. Access Command Center RX by referring to Accessing Command Center RX on page 2-5. From the Device Settings menu, select System. Enter the device information, and then click Submit. IMPORTANT After changing the setting, restart the network or turn the machine OFF and then ON.
  • Page 34 Printing Operation E-mail settings By configuring the SMTP settings, you can send E-mail notifications on completed jobs. To use this function, this machine must be connected to a mail server using the SMTP protocol. In addition, check the following. • The network environment used to connect this machine to the mail server A full-time connection via a LAN is recommended.
  • Page 35 Printing Operation Enter the appropriate values to each field. Setting Description SMTP Set to send e-mail from the machine. SMTP Protocol Set SMTP protocol. Set the SMTP (E-mail TX) setting to On on the Protocol Settings page. SMTP Server Enter the host name or IP address of the SMTP server. Name SMTP Port Specify the port number to be used for SMTP.
  • Page 36 Printing Operation Setting Description E-mail E-mail Size Limit Enter the maximum size of E-mail that can be sent in kilobytes. Send When E-mail size is greater than this value, an error message Settings appears and E-mail sending is cancelled. Use this setting if you have set E-mail Size Limit for SMTP server.
  • Page 37 Printing Operation Registering a Custom Box You can register a custom box from Command Center RX. Access Command Center RX by referring to Accessing Command Center RX on page 2-5. From the Document Box menu, click Custom Box. Click Add. Enter the box details.
  • Page 38 Printing Operation Printing a document stored in a Custom Box A document stored in a Custom Box can be printed from Command Center RX. Access Command Center RX by referring to Accessing Command Center RX on page 2-5. From the Document Box menu, click Custom Box. Click the number or name of the Custom Box in which the document is stored.

  • Page 39: Installing The Printer Driver

    Printing Operation Installing the Printer Driver Ensure the printer is plugged in and connected to the PC before installing the printer driver from the DVD-ROM. The printer driver is necessary to print data created in an application. For details on the printer driver, refer to Printer Driver User Guide on the DVD-ROM.
  • Page 40 Printing Operation Select the device to be installed. You can also select Use host name for port name and set to use the host name of the standard TCP/IP port. (A USB connection cannot be used.) Note The machine cannot be detected unless it is on. If the computer fails to detect the machine, verify that it is connected to the computer via a network or USB cable and that it is turned on and click...
  • Page 41 Printing Operation Custom Install The following procedure is an example for installing the software in Windows 7 using Custom Install. Insert the DVD-ROM. Note Installation on Windows must be done by a user logged on with administrator privileges. If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays, select Cancel.
  • Page 42 Printing Operation Select the device to be installed and driver to be installed, and then click the arrow button to move it to the Products to Install list. Select the utility to be installed, and then click the arrow button to move it to the Products to Install list.

  • Page 43: Uninstalling The Software

    Click Start button on the Windows and then select All Programs, Kyocera, and Uninstall Kyocera Product Library to display the Uninstall Wizard. Place a check in the check box of the software to be deleted.
  • Page 44 Printing Operation Insert the DVD-ROM. Double-click the Kyocera icon. Double-click OS X 10.5 or higher . Double-click Kyocera OS X 10.5+. The printer driver installation program starts up. Install the printer driver as directed by the instructions in the installation software.
  • Page 45 Printing Operation Click the plus symbol (+) to add the installed printer driver. Click the IP icon for an IP connection and then enter the IP address and printer name. The number entered in Address will automatically appear in Name. Change if needed.

  • Page 46: Printing From Application Software

    Printing Operation Printing from Application Software The steps required to print a document created with an application are explained below. Load the paper required into the paper cassette. From the application File menu, select Print. The Print dialog box displays. Select the printer to be used from the printer list.

  • Page 47: Status Monitor

    Printing Operation Status Monitor The Status Monitor monitors the printer status and provides an ongoing reporting function. Note When you activate Status Monitor, check the status below. • KX Driver is Installed. • Either Enhanced WSD or EnhancedWSD(SSL) are set to On in Security on page 4-79.
  • Page 48 Printing Operation Printing Progress Tab The status of the print jobs is displayed. Job list Status icon Select a job on the job list and it can be canceled using the menu displayed with a right-click. Paper Tray Status Tab Information is displayed about the paper in the printer and about the amount of paper remaining.
  • Page 49 Printing Operation Alert Tab If an error occurs, a notice is displayed using a 3D image and a message. Status Monitor Context Menu The following menu is displayed when the settings icon is clicked. Settings icon • Command Center RX If the printer is connected to a TCP/IP network and has its own IP address, use a web browser to access the Command Center RX to modify or confirm the network settings.
  • Page 50 Printing Operation Status Monitor Notification Settings The Status Monitor settings and event list details are displayed. Select whether notification is performed when an error in the event list occurs. Select Enable event notification. If this setting is set to Off, then the Status Monitor will not start up even when printing is executed.

  • Page 51: Energy Saver Function

    Printing Operation Energy Saver Function Low Power Mode When the set time (factory setting is 1 minute) elapses after the printer is last used, the printer automatically enters low power mode. The message display backlight and lights turn off and power consumption is reduced. This status is referred to as Low Power Mode.
  • Page 52 Printing Operation For more information about configuring settings, refer to Sleep Timer (Sleep timer timeout time) on page 4-71. Energy Saver Mode This mode reduces power consumption even more than quick recovery mode, and allows Sleep mode to be set separately for each function. To use the printer, press [GO].

  • Page 53: Handling Paper

    3 Handling Paper This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Guidelines Selecting the Right Paper Paper Type 3-12 Loading Paper 3-13...

  • Page 54: General Guidelines

    Handling Paper General Guidelines The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper (the type used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below. Note The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.

  • Page 55: Minimum And Maximum Paper Sizes

    Handling Paper Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as transparency, labels, vellum, cardstock, envelope, and coated, the MP (Multi-Purpose) tray must be used. Paper Cassette MP Tray Minimum Minimum Paper Size...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Right Paper

    Handling Paper Selecting the Right Paper This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper. Condition Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds. Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the machine.

  • Page 57: Basis Weight

    Handling Paper Smoothness The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause voids in the printed output. Paper that is too smooth can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.) Basis Weight Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter...

  • Page 58: Paper Grain

    Handling Paper The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the room. When the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in appearance. When the relative humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and tighten, and print contrast may suffer.

  • Page 59: Special Paper

    Handling Paper Special Paper The following types of special paper can be used: Paper Type to be Used Paper Type to be Selected Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) VELLUM Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²) THICK Colored paper COLOR Recycled paper RECYCLED Overhead projector transparencies...
  • Page 60 Handling Paper To prevent printing problems, feed transparencies into the printer one sheet at a time from the MP tray. Always load the transparencies vertically (with the long edge towards the printer). If the transparencies have rough edges on the back, it may cause a paper jam.
  • Page 61 Handling Paper Postcards Fan the stack of postcards and align the edges before loading them in the MP tray. Make sure the postcards you are going to set are not curled. Feeding curled postcards may cause paper jams. Some postcards have rough edges on the back (those are created when Rough the paper is cut).

  • Page 62: Thick Paper

    Handling Paper When you load envelopes or cardstock in the MP tray Load envelope with the print side facing up. Close the flap. Cardstock Open the flap. (Hagaki) Return postcard Landscape Portrait (Oufuku Hagaki) form form envelopes envelopes Note Use unfolded return postcard (Oufuku Hagaki). Thick Paper Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them.

  • Page 63: Colored Paper

    Handling Paper Colored Paper Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, refer to Paper Specifications on page 3-2. In addition, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process (up to 200 °C or 392 °F).

  • Page 64: Paper Type

    Handling Paper Paper Type The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operation panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.

  • Page 65: Loading Paper

    Handling Paper Loading Paper The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette and the MP tray. Loading Paper into the Cassette Fan the media (paper), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer.
  • Page 66 Handling Paper While pressing the release lever, slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size. Release Lever Paper Stopper Standard paper sizes are marked on the inside of the paper cassette. Slide the paper into the paper cassette. Load Limit Note Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the paper guides.
  • Page 67 Handling Paper Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Press the center of the MP tray, and pull it towards you until it stops. MP Tray Pull the subtray toward you until it stops, making sure there are no gaps.

  • Page 68: Paper Stopper

    Handling Paper Align the paper with the paper guides and insert as far as it will go. Note Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the inside of the MP tray. When printing on transparencies, feed the sheets into the printer one at a time.

  • Page 69: Using The Operation Panel

    4 Using the Operation Panel This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Information Understanding the Operation Panel Keys Using the Menu Selection System Setting a Mode Selection Menu 4-10 Report Print 4-11 USB Memory (USB memory selection) 4-16 Custom Box (Using a Custom Box) 4-18 Job Box...
  • Page 70 Using the Operation Panel General Information This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys Color printer. In general you need to use the operation panel only to make default settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using the printer driver through the application software.

  • Page 71: Understanding The Operation Panel

    Using the Operation Panel Understanding the Operation Panel The operation panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 21-character liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED). Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in this chapter.
  • Page 72 Using the Operation Panel Status Information Message Meaning The printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up. Self test The printer is warming up and is not ready. Please wait When the printer is switched on for the first time, this message will take several minutes. This message appears when the printer is preparing to print coated paper (COATED) fed Please wait from the optional paper feeder PF-530.

  • Page 73: Indicators In Message Display

    Using the Operation Panel Indicators in Message Display Ready Ready, Data, and Attention Indicators The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the printer needs attention. Depending on the status of lighting, each indicator has the following meaning: Indicator Description Flashing.

  • Page 74: Keys

    Using the Operation Panel Keys The operation panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have a secondary function. GO Key Use this key to: • Recover from certain errors. • Recover from Auto Sleep. Cancel Key This key is used to: •...
  • Page 75 Using the Operation Panel OK Key This key is used to: • Finalize settings of numeric values and other selections. • Set the paper source when Use alternative? is shown in the message display.

  • Page 76: Using The Menu Selection System

    Using the Operation Panel Using the Menu Selection System Menu Selection System This section explains how to use the menu selection system. [MENU] on the operation panel allows you to use the menu to configure the printer settings to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready, Processing, or a similar message is indicated on the printer message display.
  • Page 77 Using the Operation Panel Selecting a Menu The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press  or  to display the desired menu. If the selected menu has a sub-menu, > is displayed after the menu. Paper Settings > Press  to move to the sub-menu or  to go back. Indicates that there is a sub-menu >...

  • Page 78: Setting A Mode Selection Menu

    Using the Operation Panel Setting a Mode Selection Menu This section explains the setting procedures used for each menu item in the mode selection menu. While the printer displays Ready, Please wait, Sleeping and Report Print > Processing, press [MENU]. The mode selection menu is displayed.

  • Page 79: Report Print

    Using the Operation Panel Report Print The printer prints the report. Report Print includes the following items: • Print Menu Map • Print Status Page • Print Fonts List • Print RAM Disk File List • Print SSD File List Press [MENU].
  • Page 80 Using the Operation Panel Menu Map Sample Menu Map Printer Menu Map Printer FS-C5250DN 4-12...

  • Page 81: Status Page

    Using the Operation Panel Print Status Page You can check the printer's current status, including available memory space and option settings by printing a status page. Press  while Report Print > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >Print Status Page appears. Press [OK].
  • Page 82 Using the Operation Panel Firmware Version This item shows the version and release date of the printer firmware. Printer Settings Information This item shows various printer settings for hardware-related items: Paper Settings Group Settings Print Settings EcoPrint Device Common Settings Installed Options This item shows the options installed in the printer: Paper Feeder...
  • Page 83 Using the Operation Panel Print Fonts List To help you decide in selecting a font, you can printout lists of the internal fonts or the optional fonts. Press  while Report Print > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >Print Fonts List appears. Press [OK].

  • Page 84: Usb Memory (Usb Memory Selection)

    Using the Operation Panel USB Memory (USB memory selection) This specifies the settings for removing the USB memory and printing USB memory content. The USB Memory menu automatically appears when you install the USB memory. IMPORTANT This message is displayed only when the USB host block is set to Unblock.
  • Page 85 Using the Operation Panel Copies (Number of copies) Sets the number of copies printed of the specified file in USB memory. IMPORTANT To use this feature, an optional SSD must be installed in the printer or the RAM disk must be set to On. While Copies in step 5 above is displayed, press ...

  • Page 86: Custom Box (Using A Custom Box)

    Using the Operation Panel Custom Box (Using a Custom Box) IMPORTANT To use a Custom Box, an optional SSD must be in- stalled in the printer. The SSD must be formatted from the printer. For more information, refer to SSD (Using the optional SSD) on page 4- A Custom Box is general-purpose box that allows users to store print data on the printer's SSD so that it can be reused as required.
  • Page 87 Using the Operation Panel Box Password (Box password input) User access to a Custom Box can be restricted by specifying a password for the box. The password is specified from the Command Center RX. If you have set a password for the Custom Box, press  while Box Password >Select Box >...
  • Page 88 Using the Operation Panel Cassette 1 to 4 (optional paper feeder installed) Auto Note Cassette 4 is only available on the ECOSYS P6026cdn/ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B. Press [OK]. The screen for choosing whether to delete the data after >>Delete after Printed printing appears with a blinking question mark (?).
  • Page 89 Using the Operation Panel Select Off or On using  or . Press [OK]. Processing is displayed and the specified number of copies of the selected document are printed. If you selected On in the Delete after Printed screen, the selected document is deleted after printing ends.

  • Page 90: Job Box

    Using the Operation Panel Job Box IMPORTANT To use the Job Box, an optional SSD must be installed in the printer. The SSD must be formatted from the printer. For more information, refer to SSD (Using the optional SSD) on page 4-67. The RAM disk may also be used in the Proof-and-Hold and Private Print modes.
  • Page 91 Using the Operation Panel • Printing a Private Print/Stored Job Private/Stored (User Name) (Selecting the User) (User Name) (Data Name) (Selecting the data) (Data Name) ID (number of copies) (Input passwords) (Data Name) Copies (number of copies) (Number of copies / deleted) •...
  • Page 92 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. The number of copies to be printed can be set. To >Report increase the copy count, press ; to decrease the copy count, press Copies . Note If you selected All Files, press  after Copies -- - is displayed to set the number of copies.
  • Page 93 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. The job name entered in the printer driver (Report, in >Arlen this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?) before the ?Report letters. Press  or  to scroll to the desired job title. Note If you selected All Files, this process is applied to all the documents in the Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold.
  • Page 94 Using the Operation Panel Press  or  to display the desired user name (Arlen, in this example). Press [OK]. The user name and the job name (Agenda, in this >Arlen example) entered in the printer driver appear with a blinking question ?Agenda mark (?).
  • Page 95 Using the Operation Panel Changing the Maximum Number of Quick Copy This changes maximum number of Quick Copy from 0 to 50. The default is 32. Press  while Job Box > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >Job Box Configuration > >Job Box >...

  • Page 96: Counter (Viewing The Counter Value)

    Using the Operation Panel Counter (Viewing the counter value) Displays the number of pages printed. The options available in Counter are as follows: • Printed Pages (Displaying the total printed pages) • Color (Displaying the color printed pages) • Black & White (Displaying the Black & White printed pages) Press [MENU].

  • Page 97: Paper Settings

    Using the Operation Panel Paper Settings This sets the paper size and type for the MP tray and cassettes from which paper is supplied. The options available in Paper Settings are as follows: • MP Tray Size (Setting MP tray paper size) •...
  • Page 98 Using the Operation Panel Oficio II 216x340mm Statement Folio Youkei 2 Youkei 4 Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. MP Tray Type (Setting the MP tray paper type) You can use this to set the paper type that can be supplied from the MP tray.

  • Page 99: Custom Paper Size

    Using the Operation Panel Cassette (1 to 4) Size (Setting the cassette paper size) To set the standard sizes A6, A5, A4, B5, Letter, and Legal size for the paper cassette, load the paper and turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the paper size window.
  • Page 100 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Cassette Size > ? Custom Press  or  to display the desired paper size. The message display toggles through the following paper sizes: Envelope Monarch Envelope #10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Executive...
  • Page 101 Using the Operation Panel Entering the Width and Length Enter the paper size for X Dimension and Y Dimension as shown in the figure. X Dimension 105 to 216 mm (4.13 to 8.5 inches) When the unit of measurement is set, press . >>X Dimension appears (the paper width setting).
  • Page 102 Using the Operation Panel If optional paper feeders are added, Cassette 1 Type will appear for the standard paper cassette and Cassette 2 Type, Cassette 3 Type, and Cassette 4 Type will appear for the optional paper feeders. Note Cassette 4 Type is only available on the ECOSYS P6026cdn/ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B.
  • Page 103 Using the Operation Panel Press  or  to display the desired paper type. The display changes as shown below. PLAIN TRANSPARENCY PREPRINTED LABELS BOND RECYCLED VELLUM ROUGH LETTERHEAD COLOR PREPUNCHED ENVELOPE CARDSTOCK COATED THICK HIGH QUALITY CUSTOM 1 (to 8) Press [OK].
  • Page 104 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>>Duplex Path ? Enable Select Enable or Disable using  or . For details of the default setting for each paper type, refer to Paper Specifications on page 3-2. Press [OK].

  • Page 105: Print Settings

    Using the Operation Panel Print Settings These settings specify printing parameters such as the print quality used for printing (Normal or Fine), the gloss mode (Low or High), the number of copies, reduced printing and the page orientation. The options available in Print Settings are as follows: •...
  • Page 106 Using the Operation Panel Auto Cass. Change (Auto Cassette Change setting) You can select the following actions when the paper runs out in the paper source while printing. By default, this feature is On. The printer displays Load Cassette # (# is a cassette number) or Load MP Tray, and stops printing.
  • Page 107 Using the Operation Panel When the Paper Runs Out During Printing When Paper Feed Mode is set to Fixed, if the paper in the cassette runs out during printing, Load Cassette 1 is displayed and the printer stands by. In this event, either replenish the paper in the empty cassette or use the procedure below to print from another paper source.
  • Page 108 Using the Operation Panel Binding Modes Binding refers to the manner in which printed pages of paper are joined together (by gluing, stitching, etc.) in book form. The two possible types of binding are: long-edge binding, in which pages are joined together along their long edge;...
  • Page 109 Using the Operation Panel Override A4/LT (Overriding difference between A4 and Letter) When the Override A4/LT is turned On using the operation panel, the printer ignores the difference between A4 and Letter paper sizes. Printing is performed without an error message even if the actual paper size in the current cassette differs from the paper size formatting the job.
  • Page 110 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Emulation ? PCL 6 Select KPDL or KPDL (AUTO) using  or . Press [OK]. >Emulation > ? KPDL (AUTO) Press . >>Error Report appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Select On or Off using ...
  • Page 111 Using the Operation Panel IMPORTANT Depending on the paper used, printing in gloss mode may cause wrinkle in paper. To reduce wrinkle, try using thicker pa- per. Use the procedure below to select Gloss mode. The default setting is Low. Press ...
  • Page 112 Using the Operation Panel Copies (Number of copies) You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed for the current interface. Press  while >Page Set > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >>Copies appears. Press [OK].

  • Page 113: Paper Size

    Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Wide A4 ? Off Select On or Off using  or . Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. XPS FitTo Page (Print area setting for XPS data) Select On in this setting to enlarge or reduce XPS files to fit the printable area during printing.
  • Page 114 Using the Operation Panel Job Name (The Job Name display settings) Set whether the job name set in the printer driver is displayed. Press  while Print Settings > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >Job Name appears. Press [OK].

  • Page 115: Network (Network Settings)

    Using the Operation Panel Network (Network settings) This printer supports TCP/IP and TCP/IP (IPv6) protocols. IP is an abbreviation for Internet Protocol. This printer routinely uses the TCP/IP (IPv4) protocol, but provides a separate setting for the next- generation IP, IPv6. TCP/IP (IPv4) uses 32-bit IP addresses, but the rapid growth in the number of Internet users has resulted in a shortage of IP addresses.
  • Page 116 Using the Operation Panel Press  while Network > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >TCP/IP > appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >TCP/IP > ? Off Select On or Off using  or . Select On and press [OK].

  • Page 117: Subnet Mask

    Using the Operation Panel network address (or network section) that identifies the network to which that computer belongs (or more specifically, the computer's network interface). Bit strings (IP addresses) that are unique throughout the entire Internet system are allocated to each computer or interface. The IP addresses currently used on the Internet (IPv4) have a fixed length of 32 bits.
  • Page 118 Using the Operation Panel Gateway (Gateway setting) Gateway generally refers to a protocol conversion device used to allow networks with differing protocol systems to interconnect. For example, a "Gateway" device is required to connect a different closed network (using its own protocols) to the open Internet (using TCP/IP). By installing a gateway, the communications protocols and data display modes on different networks can be made compatible.
  • Page 119 Using the Operation Panel TCP/IP (IPv6) (IPv6 settings) This selects the settings for TCP/IP (IPv6). TCP/IP (IPv6) is based on the current Internet protocol, TCP/IP (IPv4). IPv6 is the next-generation Internet protocol and expands the available address space, which resolves the problem of the lack of addresses under IPv4, while also introducing other improvements such as additional security functionality and the capacity to prioritize data transmission.
  • Page 120 Using the Operation Panel Press  while >TCP/IP (IPv6) On > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >>DHCPv6 appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>DHCPv6 ? Off Select On or Off using  or . Press [OK].
  • Page 121 Using the Operation Panel Select On or Off using  or . Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. FTP (Server) (FTP (Server) setting) Select whether or not to receive documents using FTP. Press  while >Protocol Detail > is displayed. Press ...
  • Page 122 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>POP3 ? Off Select On or Off using  or . Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. RAW Port (RAW Port setting) Select whether or not to communicate using RAW Port. Press ...
  • Page 123 Using the Operation Panel Restart Network (Restarting the network card) After all network related settings have been done, restart the network card of the device. This is mandatory to make the settings effective. Press  while Network > is displayed. Press ...

  • Page 124: Administrator (Administrator Settings)

    Using the Operation Panel Optional Network (Optional Network settings) This selects the settings for the optional network interface kit (IB-50) or wireless network interface kit (IB-51). Note This is only displayed when a network interface kit (IB-50) or wireless network interface kit (IB-51) is installed as an option. Refer to the IB-51 User’s Manual for information on the wireless network settings.
  • Page 125 Using the Operation Panel Once you have entered the correct ID in the previous step (ID Password (Administrator ID input)), the message display shows Password (Administrator password input) and a blinking cursor (_). Press  or  to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor.
  • Page 126 Using the Operation Panel AppleTalk (AppleTalk setting) AppleTalk is a communications protocol used primarily on Macintosh computers and also refers to the Mac OS network functions. AppleTalk assigns 24-bit network addresses (a 16-bit network section and an 8-bit node address) that are used to identify devices (computers, printers, etc.) on the network.
  • Page 127 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >LAN Interface ? Auto Press  or  to select the desired LAN Interface. The available LAN Interface are as follows: Auto 10BASE-Half 10BASE-Full 100BASE-Half 100BASE-Full 1000BASE-T Press [OK]. Press [MENU].
  • Page 128 Using the Operation Panel Restart Network (Restarting the optional network interface kit) After all network related settings have been done, restart the network card of the device. This is mandatory to make the settings effective. After entering the administrator ID and password, press  or  repeatedly until >Restart Network appears.

  • Page 129: Device Common (Selecting/Setting The Common Device)

    Using the Operation Panel Device Common (Selecting/Setting the common device) Selects/sets all the functions in this printer. The options available in Device Common are as follows: • Message Language (Selecting the message language) • Date Setting (Date and time settings) •...
  • Page 130 Using the Operation Panel Date Setting (Date and time settings) Set the date and time. The date and time settings consist of the following items: • ID (Administrator ID input) • Password (Administrator Password input) • Date (date setting) • Time (time setting) •...
  • Page 131 Using the Operation Panel Date (date setting) After entering the administrator ID and password, press  or  repeatedly until >>Date (Year/Mon/Day) appears. Press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears. >>Date (Year/Mon/Day) 2013 / 01 / 01 Use the arrow keys to set the year, month, and day. Press  or  to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor.
  • Page 132 Using the Operation Panel Time Zone (time difference setting) Set the time difference from GMT. After entering the administrator ID and password, press  or  repeatedly until >>Time zone appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Time zone ? -05:00 Estn Time Press ...
  • Page 133 Using the Operation Panel Select On or Off using  or . Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Job End (Job completed tone setting) When On is selected in this setting, a tone sounds when printing ends. The default setting is Off.
  • Page 134 Using the Operation Panel RAM Disk Mode (Using the RAM disk) The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer memory that can temporarily store print jobs. The stored print job can then be used to print multiple copies of the job reducing the total amount of time required to print the whole job.
  • Page 135 Using the Operation Panel When the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Turn the printer off and then on again. The selected RAM disk size is activated after the printer is restarted. SSD (Using the optional SSD) Installing the optional SSD into the printer allows you to perform the following operations on the SSD.
  • Page 136 Using the Operation Panel Error Handling (Error detection setting) This specifies the settings for the detection methods used for duplex printing errors and for paper size and paper type errors when the paper source is fixed. The options available in Error Handling are as follows: •...

  • Page 137: Administrator Id Input

    Using the Operation Panel Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. MP Tray Empty (Warning when the MP tray is empty) Turn this setting to On if you want the error displayed when the MP tray is configured as the default paper source, and there is no paper in the MP tray, or turn it to Off not to have the error displayed.

  • Page 138: Auto Panel Reset

    Using the Operation Panel cursor right and left. Enter an ID consisting of between 1 and 16 numbers. Press [OK]. Proceed to the next step Password (Administrator Password input). Password (Administrator Password input) To set up the Timer settings, you must enter an administrator ID and administrator password.
  • Page 139 Using the Operation Panel seconds, in 5-second increments. Use  and  to move the cursor right and left. Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Low Power Timer (Low Power Mode timer timeout time) You can adjust the length of time the printer waits before entering Low Power Mode in the absence of a print job.
  • Page 140 Using the Operation Panel Auto Error Clear (Auto error clear setting) If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs, the next received data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses. For example, if the printer is shared over a network as a network printer and one person causes one of the above errors, after the set period of time elapses, the data sent from the next person is printed.

  • Page 141: Form Feed Time Out

    Using the Operation Panel Form Feed Time Out (Automatic form feed timeout setting) If the printer receives no data for a certain period, it will time out and release the current interface. It prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds out the page.
  • Page 142 Using the Operation Panel Password (Administrator Password input) To set up the Sleep Level settings, you must enter an administrator ID and administrator password. For information on how to set the administrator password, refer to Administrator (Administrator settings) on page 4-94. Once you have entered the correct ID in the previous step (ID Password (Administrator ID input)), the message display shows Password...
  • Page 143 Using the Operation Panel ID (Administrator ID input) To use the Sleep Level settings, you must enter an administrator ID. For information on how to set the administrator ID, refer to Administrator (Administrator settings) on page 4-94. Press  while >Sleep Level Set. > is displayed. The message display shows ID and a blinking cursor (_).
  • Page 144 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Sleep Level ? Energy Saver Press  or  to select Quick Recovery or Energy Saver. Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Network (Setting for entering energy-saving mode when connected to a network) This sets whether or not the machine enters Energy Saver mode when connected to a network.
  • Page 145 Using the Operation Panel TonerAlert Level (Setting for the alert level for toner addition) This sets the toner addition alert level displayed on the status monitor. The options available in TonerAlert Level are as follows: • ID (Administrator ID input) •...
  • Page 146 Using the Operation Panel Off/On (Setting toner addition notifications) Select whether Toner Alert Level is enabled. After entering the administrator ID and password, press  or  repeatedly until >>Off/On appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Off/On ? Off Select On or Off using ...

  • Page 147: Security

    Using the Operation Panel Security The security functions can be set up to protect printer operation and the print data. The options available in Security are as follows: • ID (Administrator ID input) • Password (Administrator Password input) • I/F Block (Interface (external device) block setting) •...
  • Page 148 Using the Operation Panel Press  or  to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Enter the specified password. Use  and  to move the cursor right and left. Enter a password consisting of between 0 (no settings) and 16 numbers.
  • Page 149 Using the Operation Panel Option I/F (Network interface card setting) This locks and protects the network interface card (NIC). The default setting is Unblock. Note Option I/F is displayed only when the optional network interface is installed on the printer. Press ...
  • Page 150 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Enhanced WSD ? On Press  or  to select whether Enhanced WSD is enabled. Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. EnhancedWSD(SSL) (Enhanced WSD (SSL) setting) Set whether to use our proprietary web services over SSL.
  • Page 151 Using the Operation Panel SSL Server (SSL Server setting) SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) refers to a protocol used to encrypt information sent and received over a network. SSL can currently be used to encrypt data such as the WWW or FTP files widely used on the Internet so that privacy-related information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets and other confidential information can be sent and received safely.
  • Page 152 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>3DES ? On Select On or Off using  or . Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. AES (SSL Server AES setting) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) was developed to replace DES as the standard encryption as the safety of DES has declined.
  • Page 153 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>HTTPS ? On Select On or Off using  or . Press [OK]. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. IPSec (IPSec setting) IPSec (IP Security Protocol) is a security protocol adopted as the standard by the IETF for authentication and encryption in the third network layer (IP layer).
  • Page 154 Using the Operation Panel Thin Print over SSL (Thin Print over SSL setting) Select whether or not to use ThinPrintOverSSL. SSL must be set to [On] in SSL Server (SSL Server setting) on page 4-83. Press  while >ThinPrint On > is displayed. >>ThinPrint over SSL appears.

  • Page 155: Job Accounting (Job Accounting Selection/Setting)

    Using the Operation Panel Job Accounting (Job Accounting selection/ setting) Job Accounting is a function that allows the number of pages used to be managed by each department to be managed through the use of entered account IDs. Job accounting on this machine offers the following features: •...
  • Page 156 Using the Operation Panel Password (Administrator Password input) To set up Job Accounting, you must enter an administrator ID and administrator password. For information on how to set the administrator password, refer to Administrator (Administrator settings) on page 4-94. Once you have entered the correct ID in the previous step (ID Password (Administrator ID input)), the message display shows Password (Administrator password input) and a blinking cursor (_).
  • Page 157 Using the Operation Panel Select Account (Department-specific settings) This specifies the functions used for managing individual account IDs. The options available in Select Account are as follows: • Counter (Account-specific counter management [color + Black & White total]) • Color Counter (Account-specific counter management [color]) •...
  • Page 158 Using the Operation Panel Restriction (Print restriction selection [color + Black & White total]) Sets restricted functionality for all printing on the currently selected account. You can use the restrictions to prohibit printing by individual departments or to limit the number of pages they can print. Set the account ID and then press ...
  • Page 159 Using the Operation Panel Press  or  to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Set the desired number of pages. You can set a number between 0000001 and 9999999 as the number of pages. Use  and  to move the cursor right and left. Press [OK].
  • Page 160 Using the Operation Panel Press  or  to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Set the desired account ID. You can set a number between 1 and 8 digits. Use  and  to move the cursor right and left.
  • Page 161 Using the Operation Panel Apply Limit (Operation settings when limits are exceeded) Use this to specify the action taken when a department exceeds its printing limits. Press  while Job Accounting > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >Apply Limit appears. Press [OK].

  • Page 162: Administrator (Administrator Settings)

    You can use this to set the administrator ID. Note The default setting is "2600" for the ECOSYS P6026cdn/ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B, "2100" for the ECOSYS P6021cdn. Press  while Administrator > is displayed. The message display shows ID and a blinking cursor (_).

  • Page 163: Change Password

    Using the Operation Panel the cursor right and left. Enter a password consisting of between 0 and 16 digits. Note If you enter the incorrect administrator ID or password, the Wrong ID or Wrong Password message appears and the input screen then reappears. Re-enter the ID or password correctly.
  • Page 164 Using the Operation Panel Press  or  to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Enter the password to be changed. Use  and  to move the cursor right and left. Enter a password consisting of between 0 and 16 numbers.

  • Page 165: Adjust/Maintenance (Adjust/Maintenance Selection/Setting)

    Using the Operation Panel Adjust/Maintenance (Adjust/Maintenance selection/setting) Adjust/Maintenance is used to adjust the print quality and to carry out printer maintenance. The options available in Adjust/Maintenance are as follows: • Color Calibration • Registration Normal (Color registration [standard]) • Registration Details (Color registration [detailed]) •...
  • Page 166 Using the Operation Panel Print Registration Chart (Printing the color registration correction chart) You can use this option to print a color registration correction chart for use in correcting the color registration. Press  while Adjust/Maintenance > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >Registration Normal > appears. Press .
  • Page 167 Using the Operation Panel Sample Color Registration Correction Chart Color Registration Correction Chart MH-L MH-R CH-L CH-R YH-L YH-R When printing ends, the display returns to Ready. Adjust Magenta Corrects the registration for magenta (red). Press  while Adjust/Maintenance > is displayed. Press ...
  • Page 168 Using the Operation Panel Look at the left chart (L) in the magenta portion of the color registration correction chart. Find the two lines that most seem to overlap as a single straight line and note the number value listed there.
  • Page 169 Using the Operation Panel Print Registration Chart (Printing the color registration correction chart) You can use this option to print a color registration correction chart for use in correcting the color registration. Press  while Adjust/Maintenance > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >Registration Details > appears.
  • Page 170 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. Processing appears and a color registration correction chart is printed out. There are horizontal (H) and vertical (V) registration charts for each color (magenta, cyan and yellow) included on the color registration correction chart. When printing ends, the display returns to Ready.
  • Page 171 Using the Operation Panel Press  or  repeatedly until >>M 12345 3 appears. Press [OK]. 00000 or 0 will be displayed for each value and the >>M 12345 cursor (_) will flash under the H value. MH=00000 MV=0 In the color registration correction chart printed in Print Registration Chart above, note the numbers of the sections in the magenta H and V charts where the lines most closely coincide as a single straight line.
  • Page 172 Using the Operation Panel Restart Printer The procedure described below resets the printer’s temporary conditions, such as the current page orientation, font, etc., set by commands to their default values. Downloaded fonts and macros are deleted from the printer’s memory. Press ...
  • Page 173 Using the Operation Panel When printing ends, the display returns to Ready. Print Network Status Page (Printing the network status page) The network status page contains detailed information on the network settings. This is primarily used for maintenance by service personnel, but it contains information that may also be useful to you.
  • Page 174 Using the Operation Panel Maintenance (New Maintenance Kit replacement confirmation setting) This specifies the setting for confirmation of replacement with the new Maintenance Kit (resets the total number of Maintenance Kit print images). This is primarily used for maintenance by service personnel. (ECOSYS P6026cdn/ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B only) Note The Maintenance menu is displayed only when Replace MK appears.
  • Page 175 Using the Operation Panel Drum (Drum/Refresh mode setting) This sets the refresh mode for the drum. When the printing quality declines, refreshing the drum can restore the printing quality. This is primarily used for maintenance by service personnel. Press  while >Service > is displayed. Press ...

  • Page 176: Optional Functions

    Using the Operation Panel Optional Functions You can use the optional applications installed on this machine. Op Functions See Optional Functions on page A-11. 4-108...

  • Page 177: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Information Toner Container Replacement Replacing the Waste Toner Box Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 178: General Information

    The life of the toner containers depends on the amount of toner required to accomplish your printing jobs. According to ISO/IEC 19798 and EcoPrint switched off the toner container can print as follows (A4/Letter paper is assumed): ECOSYS P6021cdn Toner Color Life of the Toner Container (Printable pages) Black...

  • Page 179: Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement

    Maintenance Toner Kits For best results, we recommend that you only use genuine Kyocera Parts and Supplies. The toner kits are supplied in 4 different colors: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. A new toner kit for each color contains the following items: •...
  • Page 180 IMPORTANT Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is not liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of toner containers other than those designated as original Kyocera toner containers. For optimum performance, it is also recommended to use only the Kyocera toner containers which are specifically intended for use in your country or region.
  • Page 181 Maintenance Put the old toner container in the plastic bag (contained in the toner Plastic Bag kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Take the new toner container out of the toner kit. Shake the new toner container 5 or 6 times as shown in the figure in order to distribute the toner evenly inside the container.

  • Page 182: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    Maintenance Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replace the waste toner box when the Check waste toner box message is displayed. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit. The waste toner box needs to be replaced before the printer will operate.

  • Page 183: Cleaning The Printer

    Maintenance Insert the new waste toner box as shown in the figure. When the box is set correctly, it will snap into place. New Waste Toner Box Make sure that the waste toner box is correctly inserted and close the waste toner box cover.

  • Page 184: Cleaning The Printer

    Maintenance Cleaning the Printer The paper transfer unit should be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner box are replaced. To maintain optimum print quality, it is also recommended that the inside of the printer be cleaned once a month as well as when the toner container is replaced.

  • Page 185: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Guidelines Print Quality Problems Error Messages Clearing Paper Jams 6-11 If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your service technician.

  • Page 186: General Guidelines

    Troubleshooting General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the printer. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service. Symptom Check Items Corrective Action Print quality is not good. Refer to Print Quality Problems on page 6-3.

  • Page 187: Print Quality Problems

    Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer. If the suggested corrective action will not solve the problem, call for service.
  • Page 188 Troubleshooting Printed Results Corrective Action Faint or blurred printing Clean the LSU. For details, refer to LSU (LSU cleaning mode setting) on page 4-106. Make sure the paper type setting is correct the paper being used. For details, refer to Paper Settings on page 4-29. Conduct color calibration either by switching the printer off then on or using the printer operation panel.
  • Page 189 Troubleshooting Printed Results Corrective Action Part of the image is periodically faint or Run [MC] and decrease the adjustment value. Decrease the adjustment blurred. value 1 level at a time from the current value. If there is no improvement after the value is decreased by 1 level, decrease by 1 level again. If there is still no improvement, return the setting to the original value.

  • Page 190: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error Messages The following table lists errors and maintenance messages that you can be dealt with by yourself. If appears, turn off the printer, Call service disconnect the power cord, and contact your service technician. is displayed, turn off the printer Call service Error Power off then turn it back on to see if the printer has recovered.
  • Page 191 Troubleshooting Message Corrective Action This message is displayed when Remove Device was selected while a USB memory was being used. Device busy The previous screen is displayed again 1 or 2 seconds. You attempted to print with a paper size and paper type that cannot be used for duplex Duplex disabled printing.
  • Page 192 Troubleshooting Message Corrective Action The paper cassette matching the paper size and paper type of the print job is empty. Load Cassette # Load paper into the paper cassette as displayed in place of #. Press [GO] to resume (A4)/(PLAIN) printing.
  • Page 193 When the printer detects that the top tray is empty again, the printer will continues printing into the top tray. Displayed when the installed toner is not the original Kyocera product. Install original Unknown toner Kyocera toner.

  • Page 194: Storage Error Codes

    Troubleshooting Storage Error Codes SSD Errors Code Meaning The SSD is write protected using command operation. Remove the write protection using the command. There is no available SSD space. Delete unnecessary files, etc., in order to free up space. The desired file does not exist in the SSD. Stored the file in the SSD. The file stored in the SSD is write protected using command operation.

  • Page 195: Clearing Paper Jams

    MP Tray Paper Cassette Paper Feeder PF-520, PF-530 (Only 2 stacked paper feeders can be used with the ECOSYS P6021cdn) Paper Jam Message Description Reference Page Paper is jammed inside the printer or page 6-12 Paper jam paper cassette.

  • Page 196: General Considerations For Clearing Jams

    Troubleshooting General Considerations for Clearing Jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting jam removal: CAUTION When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces of paper are difficult to remove and may be easily overlooked, deterring the jam recovery.
  • Page 197 Troubleshooting Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer. Open the lower feed cover. Remove the jammed paper. Close the lower feed cover. Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Paper Jam in Printer Paper is jammed at the paper cassette or inside the printer.
  • Page 198 Troubleshooting If the paper has jammed near the registration roller, as shown in A, remove the paper by pulling its edge. Registration Roller If the paper has jammed inside the fuser unit, as shown in B, open the fuser cover and remove the paper by pulling its edge. Fuser Cover If the paper has jammed inside as shown in C, open the rear feed...
  • Page 199 Troubleshooting Close the rear cover. Paper Jam at Cassette 2 (to 4) Paper is jammed at the paper cassette. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. Pull out the paper cassette of the optional paper feeder and remove the jammed paper.
  • Page 200 Troubleshooting 6-16...

  • Page 201: Appendix

    Appendix This chapter lists the provides details of the available interfaces and describes the optional hardware that can be installed on the printer and shows the printer's specifications. Interface USB Interface Network Interface About the Options Expansion Memory Modules General Description of Options Specifications A-13 For availability of the options, consult your service technician.

  • Page 202: Interface

    Appendix Interface This chapter explains the signals used in the printer's USB, and network interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. • USB Interface • Network Interface USB Interface This printer supports the Hi-Speed USB. USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface specifications and interface signals are as follows.

  • Page 203: Network Interface

    Appendix Network Interface Features Automatically Obtains an IP Address Supports the DHCP/DHCPv6 protocol and can receive an IP address assigned by a DHCP/DHCPv6 server. Management Using a Web Browser (Command Center RX) HTTP pages (Command Center RX) are incorporated into the interface, so that a web browser can be used to access the Command Center RX to monitor and change a range of settings.
  • Page 204 Appendix Operation Environment 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F), 20-80 % RH (condensation-free) EMI Countermeasures VCCI Class B, FCC Class B (U.S.), CE (Europe) IMPORTANT When IPv6 functions are used, the devices used on the network (routers, PCs, etc) must support IPv6.

  • Page 205: About The Options

    Appendix About the Options This printer has the following options available to satisfy your printing requirements. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Some options are explained in the following sections. USB memory Paper Feeder PF-520/ PF-530 (Only 2 stacked paper feeders can be used with the ECOSYS...

  • Page 206: Expansion Memory Modules

    Appendix Expansion Memory Modules The printer's main controller board has a memory slot into which you can plug in optional memory modules (dual in line memory modules). You can increase the printer's memory up to 1,536 MB by plugging in the optional memory modules.
  • Page 207 Appendix Open the inside cover. Remove the memory module from its package. With the memory connection terminal pointing toward the socket, align the cut-out part with the socket terminal and insert directly in at an angle. CAUTION Before inserting a memory module in the machine, make sure that the machine is switched off.

  • Page 208: General Description Of Options

    (only 2 stacked paper feeders can be used with the ECOSYS P6021cdn), allowing continuous feeding of up to 2,000 sheets of paper (1,250 sheets in the ECOSYS P6021cdn) when combined with the printer's own cassette. IMPORTANT When you use the paper feeder, place the papers and envelopes print-side up.
  • Page 209 Appendix SSD (HD-6/HD-7) Insert the SSD into the option interface slot. If a SSD is installed in the printer, received data can be rasterized and stored on this SSD. This enables high-speed printing of multiple copies using an electric sort function.
  • Page 210 Appendix USB Memory USB memory is a type of simple, highly portable flash memory that plugs into the USB memory slot. Files stored in USB memory can be printed by plugging the USB memory into the printer and then specifying the desired file names from the operation panel.
  • Page 211 Appendix Optional Functions You can use the optional applications installed on this machine. Overview of the Applications The applications listed below are installed on this machine. • UG-33 (ThinPrint) This application allows print data to be printed directly without a print driver.
  • Page 212 Appendix Activate applications Enter a license key to activate the applications. Press  while Op functions > is displayed. Press  or  repeatedly until >UG-33 Activate appears. Press . Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >>Activate ? Official Press ...

  • Page 213: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Description Item ECOSYS P6026cdn/ ECOSYS P6021cdn ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B Printing Method Electrophotographic four color (CMYK) printing using tandem (4) drum system Printing Speeds Cassette A4: 21 ppm, B5, A5, A6: 23 ppm...
  • Page 214 Appendix Description Item ECOSYS P6026cdn/ ECOSYS P6021cdn ECOSYS P6026cdn Type B † Paper Types Cassette, Optional Plain, preprinted, bond, recycled, rough, letterhead, color, prepunched, thick, Paper Feeder PF- high quality, and custom Optional Paper Plain, preprinted, labels, bond, recycled, rough, letterhead, color, prepunched,...

  • Page 215: Glossary

    Glossary Additional memory An additional memory (optional) is used for increasing the memory capacity of this machine. For DIMM that can be used in this machine, contact your service technician. AppleTalk AppleTalk offers file sharing and printer sharing and it also enables you to utilize application software that is on another computer on the same AppleTalk network.

  • Page 216: Printer Driver

    KPDL KPDL is Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page description language Level3. MP Tray This tray is used instead of the cassette when printing on envelopes, postcards, transparency sheets, and labels.
  • Page 217 Glossary Sleep mode This mode is provided to save power. It is activated when the machine is not used for a preset period of time. In this mode, power is reduced to the minimum. The default setting can be changed. Status page This lists machine conditions, such as the machine’s memory, the total number of prints and paper source settings.
  • Page 218 Glossary Glossary-4...

  • Page 219: Index

    Index Enhanced WSD (SSL)......4-82 Envelopes ........3-9 Error Detection Administrator ID 4-56, 4-62, 4-69, 4-73, 4-75, 4-77, 4-79, .
  • Page 220 ......4-59 MACAddressFilter ........4-57 Netware .
  • Page 221 ......4-15 RAM disk file list ........4-15 SSD file list .
  • Page 222 Index-4...
  • Page 224 Zhongshan Dist., Taipei 104, Taiwan R.O.C. Av.Tambore,1180 Mod.B-09 CEP 06460-000 Phone: +886-2-2507-6709 Tambore-Barueri-SP, Brazil Fax: +886-2-2507-8432 Phone: +55-11-4195-8496 Fax: +55-11-4195-6167 KYOCERA Document Solutions Korea Co., Ltd. 18F, Kangnam bldg, 1321-1, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea KYOCERA Document Solutions Phone: +822-6933-4050 Australia Pty. Ltd. Fax: +822-747-0084 Level 3, 6-10 Talavera Road North Ryde N.S.W, 2113,...
  • Page 225 KYOCERA Document Solutions South Africa (Pty) Ltd. KYOCERA Document Solutions Espana, S.A. KYOCERA House, Hertford Office Park, Edificio Kyocera, Avda. de Manacor No.2, 90 Bekker Road (Cnr. Allandale), Midrand, South Africa. 28290 Las Matas (Madrid), Spain Phone: +27-11-540-2600 Phone: +34-91-6318392...
  • Page 226 Rev.1 2013.12 2PTKDEN001...

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