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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future
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For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 2: Calling For Service

    Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111 37139 Verona Phone: +39-(0)45-8181500 United Kingdom Hong Kong RICOH UK LTD. Ricoh House, RICOH HONG KONG LTD. 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, 23/F., China Overseas Building, Middlesex, TW13 7HG 139, Hennessy Road, Phone: +44-(0)181-261-4000 Wan Chai, Hong Kong...
  • Page 3 Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the Inch version. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
  • Page 4 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. In accordance with IEC Standard 417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. Copyright © 1999 Ricoh Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 6 FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: G031–17, G032–17 Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 7 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 8 FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: G031–17, G032–17 Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 9 Trademarks ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows , and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems. Incorporated. ® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. AppleTalk, Apple, Macintosh, TrueType, LaserWriter are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 11 R WARNING: • Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex- tension cord. • Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. •...
  • Page 12 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.

  • Page 13: Energy Star Program

    ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have deter- mined that this machine model meets the ENER- GY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving sys- tem for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with en- vironmental issues, such as global warming.

  • Page 14: Recycled Paper

    -Recycled Paper Please contact your sales or service representative for recommended recycled paper types that may be used in this machine.
  • Page 15 Manuals for Your Printer Manuals for Your Printer There are two manuals that describe the procedures separately for the installa- tion of your printer and for the operation and maintenance of your printer and its optional equipment. To enhance safe and efficient operation of your printer, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.

  • Page 16: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Acquainted Features of Your Printer ................1 Guide to the Printer ................... 2 Type 1 Printer....................2 Type 2 Printer....................5 Operation Panel .................... 7 2. Installing Options Available Options ..................12 Type 1 Printer: Installing Options ............14 Type 1 Printer: Installing the Paper Feed Unit (DLT) Type 2000 ....
  • Page 18 6. Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ..........39 Windows 95/98 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver......39 Windows NT4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver......41 Macintosh - Installing the PPD File ............. 44 Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver..........47 Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ......
  • Page 19 Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media ........88 Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper in the Standard Paper Tray ......88 Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ........89 Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper in the Optional Paper Tray ......90 Type 2 Printer: Loading Envelopes .............
  • Page 20 INDEX...................... 150...

  • Page 21: Getting Acquainted

    1. Getting Acquainted Features of Your Printer Your printer is designed especially for office work groups, both for shared usage within network environment, and for one-to-one usage by being connected di- rectly to your computer. Time Saving Superior features save time you spend on your print tasks. •...

  • Page 22: Guide To The Printer

    Getting Acquainted Guide to the Printer Type 1 Printer Type 1 Printer: Exterior Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer) you have. TS3H030E Bypass tray Bypass Tray Extender Use to print onto thick paper, OHP trans-...
  • Page 23 Guide to the Printer Output Tray Extender Paper Size Dial Pull out this extender when printing on Adjust this dial to match the size and feed long paper. direction of the paper loaded in the paper tray. Output Tray Back Plates Printed output is stacked here with the print side face down.
  • Page 24 Getting Acquainted Pressure Release Levers (blue) Transfer Roller Push down these levers when removing When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- misfed paper. pears on the panel display, replace this roller. Fusing Unit Lock Levers (brown) Registration Roller Push down these levers when replacing the fusing unit.

  • Page 25: Type 2 Printer

    Guide to the Printer Type 2 Printer Type 2 Printer: Exterior Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer) you have. TS4H031E Bypass Tray Bypass Tray Extender Use to print onto thick paper, OHP trans- Pull out this extender to load paper into...
  • Page 26 Getting Acquainted Power Switch Parallel Interface Connector Use this switch to turn the printer power Plug into the interface cable that connects on and off. the printer to your computer. Output Tray Ventilators Printed output is stacked here with the These holes help to keep components in- print side face down.

  • Page 27: Operation Panel

    Guide to the Printer Fusing Unit Toner Cartridge Fuses the image onto the paper. Includes toner and a photoconductor unit. When ”Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- pears on the panel display, replace this Front Cover unit. Open this cover when accessing the in- Ventilator side of the printer.
  • Page 28 Getting Acquainted Stays off when the printer is off-line (a Error indicator state in which printer can not receive da- Blinks or lights up whenever any printer ta). error occurs. A message describing the cause of the error also appears on the Power indicator panel display.
  • Page 29 Guide to the Printer {Menu} key Press this key to make and check the cur- rent printer settings. ⇒ P.125 “Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel” {Enter} key Press this key to execute menu items se- lected on the panel display. Press this key to clear some errors.⇒...
  • Page 30 Getting Acquainted...

  • Page 31: Installing Options

    2. Installing Options R CAUTION: • Make sure to turn off the printer and wait for about 30 minutes before install- ing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn. • When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides of the machine. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury.

  • Page 32: Available Options

    Installing Options Available Options The following options can be installed to your printer. For Type 1 Printer Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer) you have. TS3P100E Paper Feed Unit (LT) Type 2000 Paper Feed Unit (DLT) Type 2000...
  • Page 33 Available Options Any combination of Paper Feed Unit (LT) Type 2000 and Paper Feed Unit (DLT) Type 2000 is available. The envelope feeder is a tray that slides into the optional paper feed unit. Without the optional paper feed unit, the envelope feeder cannot be used. The Type 1 Printer can have two optional paper feed units installed at a time.

  • Page 34: Type 1 Printer: Installing Options

    Installing Options Type 1 Printer: Installing Options used to hold the tray in place. Re- Type 1 Printer: Installing the move both pieces of tape. Paper Feed Unit (DLT) Type Attach the tray cover to the top of 2000 the paper tray as shown in the il- lustration.

  • Page 35: Type 1 Printer: Installing The Paper Feed Unit (Lt) Type 2000

    Type 1 Printer: Installing Options • The interface cable is un- plugged from the printer. • The bypass tray and front cov- er are closed. At the front of the paper feed unit, tape on the left and right sides is used to hold the tray in place.

  • Page 36: Type 1 Printer: Installing The Envelope Feeder Type 2000

    Installing Options until it stops. After that, lift it Type 1 Printer: Installing the slightly, then pull it out. Envelope Feeder Type 2000 Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to con- firm which printer (Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer) you have.
  • Page 37 Type 1 Printer: Installing Options Use the shielded twisted-pair used to be. Make sure that the board is aligned so that the jack is (STP) network interface cable. facing out and is on the bottom. The network interface board can Press the board firmly against the be attached to either the left or the printer.

  • Page 38: Type 1 Printer: Installing The Memory Unit (Simm)

    Installing Options Important Attach the network interface ca- ble to the jack on the board as The memory unit can be damaged shown in the illustration. by small amount of static electrici- ty. Before touching it, touch some- thing metal to remove static electricity from you.
  • Page 39 Type 1 Printer: Installing Options slot (B). It should make an audi- ble click as it pops into place. TS3S040E Attach the back plate to its origi- nal position. TS3P050E Note A coin can be used to attach the screws. Turn on the printer's power switch.

  • Page 40: Type 2 Printer: Installing Options

    Installing Options Type 2 Printer: Installing Options There are four pins on the top of Type 2 Printer: Installing the the paper feed unit that point Paper Feed Unit Type 1400 straight up. On the bottom of the printer are four holes. Align the holes over the pins and lower the Note printer gently onto the paper feed...

  • Page 41: Type 2 Printer: Installing The Envelope Feeder Type 1400

    Type 2 Printer: Installing Options then pull it out of the printer. er. Then slide it into the printer Place it on a flat surface. until it stops. Type 2 Printer: Installing the Envelope Feeder Type 1400 Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to con- firm which printer (Type 1 Printer TS4Y091E...

  • Page 42: Type 2 Printer: Installing The Network Interface Board Type 2000

    Installing Options • Additional Documentation Note Keep the paper tray with paper Be sure to check the following in a cool and dry place. points: • The printer's power switch is While lifting the front side of the turned off. envelope feeder, place the feeder into the printer.

  • Page 43: Type 2 Printer: Installing The Memory Unit (Simm)

    Type 2 Printer: Installing Options sistance before popping into Attach the network interface ca- place. ble to the jack on the board as shown in the illustration. TS4P090E TS4C041E Note Connect the other end of the net- Use a coin to reattach the screws work interface cable to the net- work.

  • Page 44: Tion Panel

    Installing Options the slot (B). It should make an au- Important dible click as it pops into place. The memory unit can be damaged by small amount of static electrici- ty. Before touching it, touch some- thing metal to remove static electricity from you.
  • Page 45 3. Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Printer For The Network With The Operation Panel

    Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel Setting Up the IP Parameters After installing the optional network The following message appears on interface board, configure it for the the panel display. network using the printer's operation panel. Network Setup: j 1.IP Address Reference...
  • Page 47 Setting Up the IP Parameters register the IP address you speci- Gateway jld# fied. 000.000.000.000 The following message appears on the panel display. Specify the gateway address us- ing the same procedure for speci- Network Setup: j fying the IP address. 1.IP Address Check if the pointer (k) is at the rightmost digit, press {Enter} to...
  • Page 48 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel...

  • Page 49: Printer Drivers For Your Printer

    4. Printer Drivers for Your Printer Printer Drivers for Your Printer Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. The following drivers are provided with this printer. Emulation PCL 5e PCL 6 PostScript Level2 Operating system √ √...
  • Page 50 Printer Drivers for Your Printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files for Macintosh PPD files, in combination with the LaserWriter driver, allow the computer to communicate with the printer. The printer specific functions can be used by installing a PPD file. You can use the LaserWriter printer driver that comes with your Macintosh.

  • Page 51: Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    5. Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver This section provides basic procedures for installing the printer driver. The ac- tual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow the right one of the procedures below. We recommend the PCL 6 as your first choice.

  • Page 52: Windows 3.1X - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Select the file titled [SETUP.EXE]. Click [Open]. Click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are asked if you want to restart Windows, select [Yes]. If you are not asked, restart Windows after completing the installation. Click [Start] on the task bar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
  • Page 53 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Close all applications that are currently running. From the [Program Manager], select [Run] from the [File] menu. In the [Run] window, click [Browse…]. Select the CD-ROM Drive in the [Drives] list.

  • Page 54: Windows Nt4.0 - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Click [Close] to close the [Printers] dialog. Windows NT4.0 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing the printer driver requires full control access rights. To install the printer driver, log on as an Administrator or a Power Users group member. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 55 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Important If your printer is equipped with certain options (ex. paper feed unit or memory unit), you should set up the options with the printer driver. Setting up options Click [Start] on the task bar, point to [Settings], and then click [Properties]. The [Printers] windows appears.

  • Page 56: Uninstalling The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver This section provides basic procedures for uninstalling the printer driver. The actual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow one of the procedures below. Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Follow these steps to uninstall the printer driver: Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 57: Windows Nt4.0 - Uninstalling The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver From the [Program Manager], select [Run] from the [File] menu. In the [Run] window, click [Browse…]. Select the CD-ROM Drive in the [Drives] list. Open the folder called [PCL5E] or [PCL6]. Open the folder called [WIN31_95]. Open the folder of the appropriate language for your operating system.
  • Page 58 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Select the file titled [UNSETUP.EXE]. Click [Open]. Click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are asked if you want to restart Windows, select [Yes]. If you are not asked, restart Windows after completing the installation.

  • Page 59: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    6. Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. This section provides basic procedures for installing the printer driver. The ac- tual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow the right one of the procedures below.
  • Page 60 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Use the [Drives:] list box to select the CD-ROM drive. In the [Folders:] box, double-click [PS] and [WIN95]. Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language for your operating system. Finally, click [OK]. Click [OK]. Select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install by clicking it, and then click [Next].

  • Page 61: Windows Nt4.0 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver For PageMaker 6 default installation, the directory is "C:\PM6\USEN- GLISH\PPD4", and for PageMaker 6.5 default installation, the directory is "C:\PM65\RSRC\USENGLISH\PPD4". The "USENGLISH" may be different, depending on your language selection. Setting up options Click [Start] on the task bar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
  • Page 62 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver We recommend that you upgrade your Windows NT4.0 operating system to the latest version before installing the printer driver. Contact your Windows retailer for details about the latest version available. Be sure to install the PPD file for Windows NT4.0. Do not accidently install the PPD file for Windows 95/98.
  • Page 63 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Note Perform a test print after completing installation and restarting Windows. If you are asked to insert the Windows NT4.0 system disk, insert it into your computer, and then click [OK]. If you are asked to specify the drive of the system disk, specify the drive of the Windows NT4.0 system disk.

  • Page 64: Macintosh - Installing The Ppd File

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appears. Click [Device Settings] tab. Under [Installable Options], select the option you have installed to your print- The current setting is displayed in the [Change Setting] box in the lower part of the tab.
  • Page 65 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Double-click the [Printer Descriptions] folder of the CD-ROM, and then dou- ble-click the folder having the appropriate language name to open it. Drag the PPD file for your printer and drop it into the [Printer Descriptions] folder inside the [Extensions] folder on your Macintosh hard disk.
  • Page 66 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Click [OK]. The list of options closes. Click [OK]. The [Chooser] dialog appears. Close the [Chooser] dialog.

  • Page 67: Uninstalling The Postscript Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Close all applications that are currently running. Click [Start] on the task bar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Select the icon of the printer you want to remove by clicking it.
  • Page 68 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver...

  • Page 69: Installing The Font Manager

    7. Installing the Font Manager Installing the Font Manager Printing under a Windows system using PCL 6 or PCL 5e requires installation of the Font Manager for your operating system. This section provides basic pro- cedures for installing the Font Manager. The actual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system.

  • Page 70: Windows Nt4.0 - Installing The Font Manager

    Installing the Font Manager Open the folder called [FONTMAN]. Open the file titled [SETUP.EXE]. Click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows NT4.0 - Installing the Font Manager Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Close all applications that are currently running.

  • Page 71: Uninstalling The Font Manager

    Uninstalling the Font Manager Uninstalling the Font Manager This section provides basic procedures for uninstalling the Font Manager. The actual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow one of the procedures below. Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the Font Manager Click [Start] on the task bar.
  • Page 72 Installing the Font Manager Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 73: Printing A Document

    8. Printing a Document PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the [Printer Properties] dialog from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 74: Windows 3.1X - Accessing The Printer Setting Dialog

    Printing a Document Select the printer you want to use from the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appears. Make your settings, and click [OK]. Click [OK] to start your printing. Windows 3.1x - Accessing the Printer Setting Dialog There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Setting dialog.

  • Page 75: Windows Nt4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. On the [File] menu, click [Print Setup]. This opens the [Print Setup] dialog. In the [Printer] group, select the printer you want to use. Note If the printer you want to use is not specified as the default printer, click [Specific Printer] and then find the printer you want to use in the list box.
  • Page 76 Printing a Document Making printer default settings – Default Document Properties Limitation Changing the settings of the Default Document Properties requires full con- trol access rights. Log on as an Administrator or a Power Users group mem- ber. Click [Start] on the task bar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The[Printers] window opens.

  • Page 77: Postscript - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the [Printer Properties] dialog from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 78: Windows Nt4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Printing a Document Select the printer you want to use from the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appears. Make your settings, and click [OK]. Click [OK] to start your printing. Windows NT4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation Changing the settings of the Printer Properties requires full control access...

  • Page 79: Macintosh - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Note Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer settings for a specific application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Document Prop- erties] dialog from that application.
  • Page 80 Printing a Document Reference The actual appearance of the [Page Setup] dialog depends on the applica- tion you are using. See the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for details. After all the settings are the way you want, click [OK]. Setting up for printing from an application Open the file you want to print.

  • Page 81: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98 - Canceling Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the Windows Task Bar. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Click the name of the job you want to cancel so it is highlighted.

  • Page 82: Windows Nt4.0 - Canceling A Print Job

    Printing a Document Click [Close] to close the dialog. Press the printer's {Job Reset}. The message appears on the operation panel display indicating that the print job is being cancelled. Important The above procedure cancels the print job that is currently being processed by the printer.
  • Page 83 Canceling a Print Job Note You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing may continue for a few pages after you press {Job Reset}. A print job that contains a large volume of data may take considerable time to stop.
  • Page 84 Printing a Document...

  • Page 85: Paper And Other Media

    9. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer Paper Types and Sizes This section provides the type, size, feed direction, and maximum capacity of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Important If you use damp or curled paper, a misfeed might occur.
  • Page 86 Paper and Other Media For Tray 1, 2 and 3, the dial setting overrides the setting made with the oper- ation panel. The envelope feeder requires the installation of the optional paper unit. When one optional paper unit is installed, the envelope feeder can be exchanged with Tray 2.
  • Page 87 Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer 216 × 279 " × 11") Letter (LT, 8 279 × 216 140 × 216 Half Letter " × 8 (HLT, 5 ") 184 × 276 Executive " × 10 276 × 184 (Exec., 7 ") 210 ×...
  • Page 88 Paper and Other Media • * means that the supported size is approximately 98.4 - 297 mm in width, and approximately 148 - 431.8 mm in length. The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use. Use the printer driver to specify the custom size.
  • Page 89 Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer " × 13" Folio " × 13" Foolscap F4 8" × 13" F/GL " × 9 Com#10 Env " C6 Env 4.49" 6.38" 4.33" × 8.66" DL Env " × 7 Monarch Env "...
  • Page 90 Paper and Other Media Paper weight and number of sheets to be set Supported paper Maximum number of weight sheets (plain paper) Standard Tray 60 - 90 g/m (16 - 24 lb) 250 (80 g/m , 20 lb) Paper Feed Unit (DLT) Type 2000 60 - 90 g/m (16 - 24 lb) 500 (80 g/m...
  • Page 91 Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer Type 2 Printer: Paper Sizes (Metric version) 210 × 297 182 × 257 B5 JIS 148 × 210 210 × 148 128 × 182 B6 JIS 216 × 356 " × 14") Legal (LG, 8 216 ×...
  • Page 92 Paper and Other Media • means that the size is supported and needs to specify the paper size using the operation panel. (There is no dial on the tray.) However, it is not necessary to do this for the standard tray (tray 1). •...
  • Page 93 Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer C6 Env 4.49" 6.38" 4.33" × 8.66" DL Env " × 7 Monarch Env " Custom Size (PCL 6/PS — — only) • means that the size is supported and needs to specify the paper size using the operation panel.

  • Page 94: Precautions For Paper

    Paper and Other Media Make sure that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark indicated on the side fence of the tray. The envelope feeder requires the installation of the optional paper feed unit. Precautions for Paper Note the following precautions when handling or selecting paper to be used with this printer.
  • Page 95 Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer OHP transparencies • Load only one OHP transparency at a time onto the bypass tray. • When loading OHP transparencies onto the bypass tray, set the printer to the Thick Paper mode using the operation panel. ⇒ P.125 “Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel”...
  • Page 96 Paper and Other Media • For the Type 2 printer, you can load up to 5 envelopes (72 – 90 g/m , 19 – 24 lb) onto the bypass tray at a time, without forcibly pressing them. How- ever, make sure that the envelopes are not damp, and that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark on the side guide.
  • Page 97 Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer Paper not supported by this printer Avoid using the following types of paper that are not supported by this printer: • Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation. ⇒ P.65 “Paper Types and Sizes”...

  • Page 98: Printable Area

    Paper and Other Media Printable Area The following shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly. 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6"...

  • Page 99: Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper And Other Media

    Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media If you load the paper of A4 K, 8 Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper ” × × × × 11” K or larger, you should in the Standard Paper Tray extend the tray as follows.
  • Page 100 Paper and Other Media C Return the catches to their orig- Adjust the rear and side guides to inal positions. the paper size you want to load. TS3Y060E TS3Y080E Important Load paper into the tray with the Make sure that the catches print side up.

  • Page 101: Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media until it stops. out the bypass tray extender (A) and then flip it open (B). TS3Y100E TS3Y130E Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper Slide the side guides outwards, and load paper until it stops with in the Bypass Tray the print side down.

  • Page 102: Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper In The Optional Paper Tray

    Paper and Other Media A Press {Menu}. The panel display returns to the ready condition as follows: The following message appears on the panel display. Ready Main Menu: Job Control Start the print operation with B Press {Enter}. your computer. The following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 103 Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media Pull the paper tray out until it Adjust the rear and side guides to stops. After that, lift it slightly, the paper size you want to load. then pull it out of the printer. TS3Y170E TS3Y150E Load paper into the paper tray...

  • Page 104: Type 1 Printer: Loading Envelopes

    Paper and Other Media er. Then slide it inside until it firm which printer (Type 1 Printer stops. or Type 2 Printer) you have. Important With the bypass tray, you can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. For more information on envelopes, see P.74 “Paper types and cautions”...
  • Page 105 Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media sides of the flaps on the right as Job Control: shown in the illustration. 1.Paper Input C Press {Enter}. D Press {U}{T} until the follow- ing message appears. Paper Input: 3.Paper Size E Press {Enter}.
  • Page 106 Paper and Other Media firm which printer (Type 1 Printer Push the bottom plate down until or Type 2 Printer) you have. it locks into place. Important With the optional envelope feeder, you can load up to 60 envelopes at a time.⇒...
  • Page 107 Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media Job Control: Pinching the side guides, slide them against the edge of the enve- 1.Paper Input lope stack. C Press {Enter}. D Press {U}{T} until the follow- ing message appears. Paper Input: 3.Paper Size E Press {Enter}.

  • Page 108: Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper And Other Media

    Paper and Other Media Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media Pull the paper tray out of the Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper printer and place it on a flat sur- in the Standard Paper Tray face. R CAUTION: •...

  • Page 109: Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media Note Insert the paper tray into the If you load the paper of B5 K, printer until it stops. " × 8 " K or larger, pull the bypass tray extender. TS4Y100E TS4Y130E Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper Slide the left side guide to the...

  • Page 110: Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper In The Optional Paper Tray

    Paper and Other Media Paper Input: Adjust the left side guide to the paper width. The guide should be 3.Paper Size against the paper stack. E Press {Enter}. The following message appears on the panel display. Paper Size: 1.Bypass Tray F Press {Enter}.
  • Page 111 Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media Make sure that the setting of the Adjust the rear and left side paper size dial matches the paper guides to the paper size you want size and feed direction in the tray. to load.

  • Page 112: Type 2 Printer: Loading Envelopes

    Paper and Other Media er. Then slide it inside until it Type 2 printer: loading envelopes onto stops. the bypass tray Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to con- firm which printer (Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer) you have.
  • Page 113 Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media sides of the flaps on the right as Specify the envelope size and shown in the illustration. feed direction using the operation panel as follows. A Press {Menu} The following message appears. Main Menu: Job Control B Press {Enter}.
  • Page 114 Paper and Other Media Ready Slide the left side guide to the left by pinching it. Slide the rear guide backwards by pinching it. Start the print operation with your computer. Type 2 printer: loading envelopes into the envelope feeder Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to con-...
  • Page 115 Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media Job Control: Pinching the left side guide, slide it against the edge of the envelope 1.Paper Input stack. C Press {Enter}. D Press {U}{T} until the follow- ing message appears. Paper Input: 3.Paper Size E Press {Enter}.
  • Page 116 Paper and Other Media...

  • Page 117: 10. Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Check Paper Size The paper size setting of the • Pull out the paper tray and in- tray differs from that of actu- sert it. Tray XX al paper size in the tray.
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 119 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Load Bypass Tray There is no paper on the by- Load {paper size} paper in the pass tray. specified feed direction onto the {paper size} bypass tray. Printing will not au- The actual size of paper tomatically resume if the paper loaded on the bypass tray...
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 121 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Load Tray XX The tray XX is empty. Load {paper size} paper in the specified feed direction into tray {paper size} The actual size of paper XX. Printing will not automati- loaded in the tray XX does cally resume if the paper size and not match the size for which...
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments Memory Overflow There is not enough memory If the “Auto Continue” feature is set to on, press {Enter} to print to print the data. out the data. To clear this mes- sage, change the print resolution from 1200dpi to 600dpi or 600dpi to 300dpi, and try printing again.
  • Page 123 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Reset Tray(s) The tray on the paper feed- Set the tray correctly. The printer ing path is not set correctly will re-start printing automatical- Correctly when the printer receives the print job.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments Error An error has occurred in the First, turn the printer's power printer. switch off and on. If the message SC_### appears again, call your sales or service representative. Note If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, turn the printer power off and then back on again.

  • Page 125: Printer Doesn't Print

    Printer Doesn't Print Printer Doesn't Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Make sure that the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the printer. Turn on the printer's power switch. Press {On Line} to light it up. Does the On Line indi- cator stay on? Does the Error indicator...
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solutions Is the Data In indicator If not, the data is not being sent to the printer. blinking or lit after start- If your printer is connected to the computer using the in- ing the print job? terface cable Check if the printer port settings are correct.

  • Page 127: Other Printing Problems

    Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Printed side is dirty. Adjust the image density properly. ⇒ P.125 “Making Printer Settings with the Operation Pan- el” If paper is curled, correct it. Check if the size specified with the dial matches that specified with the operation panel.
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Multiple pages are fed Clean the friction pad, if it is dirty.⇒ P.117 “Cleaning through the printer at once. the Friction Pad” Remove all paper from the tray and fan it gently to get air between the paper.
  • Page 129 Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions It takes too much time to re- The data is so large or complex that it takes time to pro- sume printing. cess it. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data pro- cessing is being done.

  • Page 130: Removing Misfed Paper

    Troubleshooting Removing Misfed Paper When a paper misfeed occurs, an error message appears on the panel display. The procedure you should follow to remove the misfed paper depends on the location of the misfeed, which is indicated on the panel display. R CAUTION: •...

  • Page 131: When "Remove Misfeed: Open Front Cover" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper front side. If you remove the mis- Slide the paper tray back into the fed paper from the output tray, the printer until it stops. unfused toner might make the in- side of the printer dirty. Open the front cover by pulling the front cover release buttons.
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting R WARNING: careful not to stain your hands with toner. • Be careful not to touch the B If you cannot see the misfed fusing unit as it could be very hot. paper in the previous step, pull out the misfed paper from the output tray.
  • Page 133 Removing Misfed Paper the front cover easily, check if Return the brown fusing unit the pressure release levers are lock levers to their original posi- returned to their original posi- tions. tions. If not, return them to their original positions, and try clos- ing the front cover again.

  • Page 134: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Troubleshooting Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: long time. If the toner cartridge is exposed to a light for a long time, • Do not incinerate spilled toner the toner cartridge might be dam- or used toner. Toner dust aged and the print quality might might ignite when exposed to be reduced.
  • Page 135 Replacing the Toner Cartridge ing the cartridge with one hand as Pull the used toner cartridge out shown in the illustration. of the printer by holding the grips of it. TS3T030E TS3T010E Note Be sure to remove the tape com- Take a new toner cartridge from pletely before installing the new the box.
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Close the front cover. TS3H070E Important Do not close the front cover with force. If you cannot close the cover easily, pull out the toner cartridge from the printer and insert it again. After that, close the front cover again. After installing the new toner cartridge, the first few pages might be printed with light den-...

  • Page 137: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer cloth, wipe it with a dry cloth to Cleaning the Friction Pad remove the water. If the friction pad becomes dirty, mis- feeds or multi-feeds of paper might occur. In this case, clean the pad as follows: Type 1 printer Note...

  • Page 138: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller

    Troubleshooting Important Type 2 printer Do not use chemical cleaner or R CAUTION: organic solvent such as thinner or benzene. • The paper tray does not have a stopper. When pulling it out, be Load paper with the print side up careful not to pull it strongly.
  • Page 139 Cleaning the Printer R CAUTION: Pull the paper tray until it stops. • When lifting the printer, use the After that, lift it slightly, then pull grips on both sides of the printer. it out of the printer. Otherwise, the printer might fall and cause personal injury.
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting Slide the green lock lever to the Move the printer to the place right (A), so that the paper feed where it was placed. Set the paper roller can be released (B). tray into the printer while lifting the front side of the tray, then push it in until it stops.
  • Page 141 Cleaning the Printer the left, so that the paper feed Pull out the plug from the socket. roller can be released (B). Remove all the cables from the printer. Pull the paper tray out of the printer. TS3M040E Clean the rubber part of the roller with a soft damp cloth.

  • Page 142: Cleaning The Registration Roller (Type 1 Printer Only)

    Troubleshooting paper tray into the printer until it Note stops. Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to con- firm which printer (Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer) you have. Turn the printer's power switch off.
  • Page 143 Cleaning the Printer Close the front cover. TS3H070E Turn the printer's power switch...
  • Page 144 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 145: Making Printer Settings With The Operation Panel

    11. Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Menu Chart This section describes how to change the default settings of your printer and provides information on the parameters included in each menu. Job Control Paper Input Tray Priority Tray Locking Paper Size Thick Paper Print Quality...

  • Page 146: Accessing The Main Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Accessing the Main Menu Press {Menu}, and the Main menu appears. The Main menu has the following four menu items, which can be displayed one by one using {U} or {T}. • Job Control •...

  • Page 147: Making Printer Settings With The Operation Panel

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Press {Menu}. The Main Menu appears. Search for the desired menu with {U} or {T}. The desired menu item appears. Press {Enter}. Search for the desired menu with {U} or {T}. The desired menu item or parameter appears.

  • Page 148: Job Control Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Job Control Menu There are 6 menu items in the Job Control Menu. • Paper Input • Print Quality • System • PCL Menu • PS Menu • Symbol Set Job Control Parameters Paper Input Menu Description...
  • Page 149 Job Control Menu Menu Description Tray Locking If you use several different kinds of paper, you can lock a tray to prevent printing on wrong paper, such as letterhead or colored paper. When “Auto Select” is specified in the Pa- per Source selections using the printer driver, the locked tray will not be used.
  • Page 150 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Paper Input Menu Description Paper Size You should specify the paper size for the bypass tray, op- tional envelope feeder, and for those not indicated on the paper size dials of the Tray 1, Tray 2 and Tray3. When you specify the sizes that are not indicated on the pa- per size dial of Tray 1, Tray 2, or Tray 3, you should set the dial to “p”...
  • Page 151 Job Control Menu Print Quality Menu Description EdgeSmoothing You can specify whether the Edge Smoothing feature is en- abled. • On • Off Note Default: On If “Toner Saving” is “On”, “EdgeSmoothing” is ignored even if it is “On”. “EdgeSmoothing” is not effective when 1200dpi resolu- tion is selected.
  • Page 152 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel System Menu Description Copies You can specify how many copies are printed. 1- 999 Note Default: 1 I/O Timeout You can specify for how many seconds your printer should wait before ending a print job. If data from other ports often appear in the middle of your print job, you should increase the timeout value.
  • Page 153 Job Control Menu System Menu Description Auto Continue You can specify whether or not Auto Continue feature is enabled. When it is set to “On”, the printing continues even if the following error messages appear on the display. “Load Tray XX {paper size}” / “Load Bypass Tray {paper size}”/ “Print Overrun”...
  • Page 154 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Menu Description Font Source You can specify the location of the default font. • Internal • Download Note Default: Internal Font Number You can specify the value for the default font you want to use.
  • Page 155 Job Control Menu Symbol Set Menu Description Symbol Set You can specify the set of print characters for the selected font. The available options are as follows. Roman8, ISO L1, ISO L2, ISO 15, ISO 6, PC-8, PC-8 dn, PC- 850, PC-852, PC-8 tk, PC-775, PC-1004, Win L1, Win L2, Win L5, Win BALT, Desktop, PS Text, MS Publ, Math-8, PS Math, Pifont, ISO 4, ISO 6, ISO 11, ISO 15, ISO 17, ISO 21,...

  • Page 156: Host Interface Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Host Interface Menu There are 2 menu items in the Host Interface Menu. • Printer Lang.(Printer Language) • Network Setup ⇒ P.25 “Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Opera- tion Panel” Note This “Network Setup”...

  • Page 157: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu There are 4 menu items in the Maintenance Menu. • System Reset • Menu Reset • Hex Dump • PM Clear Maintenance Parameters Maintenance Menu Description System Reset You can initialize the printer. Menu Reset You can reset the menu settings to the factory defaults. Hex Dump You can specify to isolate the source of a print job problem.

  • Page 158: List Print Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel List Print Menu There are 3 menu items in the List Print Menu. • Config. Page • PCL Font List • PS Font List List Print Parameters List Print Menu Description Config. Page You can print a Configuration Page.

  • Page 159: Interpreting The Configuration Page

    Interpreting the Configuration Page Interpreting the Configuration Page Reference Firmware Version This shows the version number of the printer PCL firmware. Engine version This is the number assigned to the printer board by its manufacturer. Pages Printed This is the total number of pages printed by the printer to date. Maintenance Counter This is the counter used for the scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 160 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel PCL Menu Shows the settings you make with the “PCL Menu” of the “Job Control” menu. Reference For details on the “PCL Menu”, see P.133 “PCL Menu”. Host Interface Printer Lang. (Printer Language) Shows the printer languages specified with the “Printer Lang.”...

  • Page 161: 12. Appendix

    12. Appendix Memory Capacity and Paper Size The following table shows the typical memory requirements for each printer language. Note Memory requirement depends on your print data and printing environment. Metric version PCL 5e PCL 6(XL) PostScript 300dpi 600dpi 600dpi 1200dp 300dpi 600dpi 1200dp A4 Text Only A4 Text and Graphics...

  • Page 162: Moving And Transporting The Printer

    Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer R CAUTION: • When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides of the machine. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury. • When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid a fire or an electric shock.

  • Page 163: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Mainframe Note Please refer to the inside of the front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Type 1 Printer or Type 2 Printer) you have. Configuration: Desktop Print Process: Laser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printing Monocomponent development Printing Speed: Type 1 Printer: "...
  • Page 164 Appendix Paper Weight: ⇒ P.65 “Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer” Power Source: ⇒ inside of the front cover of this manual Power Consumption: Type 1 Printer Type 2 Printer Maximum 795 W or less 600 W or less Printing 480 W or less 380 W or less...
  • Page 165 Specifications Width Depth Height With one optional 360 mm (14.2") 490 mm (19.3") 395 mm (15.6") feed unit Measurement conditions: With paper tray and bypass tray closed. Weight: Type 1 Printer Approximately 15 kg (33 lb) (toner cartridge and power cord included) Type 2 Printer Approximately 12 kg (27 lb) (toner cartridge and power cord included) Warm-up Time:...

  • Page 166: Options

    Appendix Memory: Type 1 Printer Standard 8MB, up to 40MB (with optional SIMM module) Type 2 Printer Standard 4MB, up to 36MB (with optional SIMM module) Network (optional network interface board required): Topology: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX) Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Optional Equipment: Unique for Type 1 Printer •...
  • Page 167 Specifications Paper Weight: 60 – 90 g/m (16 – 24 lb) Paper Size: ⇒ P.65 “Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer” Envelope Feeder Type 2000 Dimensions (W× × × × D× × × × H): 450 × 552 × 91 mm (17.7" 21.7" × 3.6") Paper Weight: 72 –...
  • Page 168 Appendix Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Interface Connector: RJ45 Required Cable: STP (Shielded Twisted-Pair) cable Category/Type5 or better *A cable is not enclosed with this option. Memory Unit Type 204 (16MB) and Memory Unit Type 204 (32MB) Module Type: SIMM (Single In-Line Memory Module) Memory Type: EDO (Extended Data Output) DRAM Number of Pins:...

  • Page 169: Consumables

    Consumables Consumables R CAUTION: • Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. Toner Cartridge Average printable number of pages per cartridge Toner Cartridge Type 2000 (For Type 1 Printer) 14,000 pages Toner Cartridge Type 1400 (For Type 2 Printer)
  • Page 170 INDEX adhesive labels , 75 Hex Dump , 137 Host Interface , 136 back plates , 3 , 6 bypass tray , 2 , 5 interface connector , 3 , 6 bypass tray extender , 2 , 5 IP address , 26 cable , 143 , 148 Job Control , 128 Caution , ii...
  • Page 171 operation panel , 2 , 5 , 7 power cord , 3 , 6 options , 11 , 146 Power indicator , 8 options, available , 12 power switch , 2 , 6 options, installing , 14 , 20 PPD , 30 , 44 , 45 pressure release levers , 4 , 6 options, setting up Macintosh , 45...
  • Page 172 PCL 6, uninstalling , 36 printer properties, PCL , 54 setting up options , 33 Windows 95/98 canceling a job , 61 Font Manager, installing , 49 Font Manager, uninstalling , 51 PCL 5e, installing , 31 PCL 5e, uninstalling , 36 PCL 6, installing , 31 PCL 6, uninstalling , 36 PostScript, installing , 39...

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