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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Type- face Corporation.
3.4 Paper Jam Removal ... 3-15 3.4.1 Jam at the Face-down Tray and the Rear Cover... 3-15 3.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette... 3-16 3.4.3 Jam at the Duplexer ... 3-16 3.4.4 Jam Inside the Printer... 3-18 3.4.5 Jam at the MP Tray ... 3-19...
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B.3 Serial Interface (Option) ... B-7 B.3.1 RS-232C Interface ... B-7 B.4 RS-232C Protocol... B-9 B.4.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command ... B-10 B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection... B-11 B.5.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable ... B-11 B.5.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer ... B-11 Contents...
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Contents Printer Specifications ... C-1 Appendix C C.1 Printer Specifications... C-2 Glossary... Glossary-1 Index ... Index-1...
Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as the duplex printing mode which lets you print onto both sides of the paper and an Auto Media Type Selection function that automatically selects the media before printing.
KX Printer Driver Installation Guide that is included with the printer. • For information on how to use the printer driver software, refer to the KX Printer Driver Operation Guide that is included on the Kyocera Mita Document Library CD-ROM.
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 4 Paper Selection This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer. Chapter 5 Fonts This chapter explains about and lists the printer’s internal fonts.
Operator Panel The operator panel on top of the printer consists of four indicators and two keys. The four indicators light, flash, and go off in combination, indicating the printer’s status. The keys perform operations, such as canceling data, switching the printer mode between online and offline status, and printing status pages.
If such a message appears, operation resumes when this key is pressed. (The KM-NET for Clients utility is used for making printer setting from a computer and is contained on the Kyocera Mita Software Library CD-ROM that is supplied with the printer.
Hardware Information Page Information Network Status Interfaces Test pattern Figure 1-2 Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version. FS-1020D Page Printer STATUS PAGE Firmware Version: Memory Installed Options...
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4 — Network Status This shows the IP address, subnet mask address, default gateway address and other settings for the network interface card installed in the printer. 5 — Memory This information shows the amount of total memory installed in the printer, the amount of currently available memory, and the current status of the RAM disk.
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(marked with an asterisk). The Font section shows the font that is automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font). It is possible to set different default fonts for each interface. 11 — KIR Test Pattern...
Chapter 2 This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the registration roller and charger wire. This chapter explains the following topics: Maintenance • Toner Container Replacement • Cleaning the Printer...
7,200* printed pages. * In the case of a new printer in which a toner kit has been installed for the first time, the number of copies that can be printed will be approximately 3,600.
2.1.2 Replenishing Toner Open the printer’s top cover. Figure 2-1 Pull lock lever #1 to the release (UNLOCK) position, then pull lock lever #2 to the release (right) position. Lock Lever #1 Figure 2-2 Gently remove the old toner container. Put it in the supplied plastic bag and dispose of it.
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Take the new toner container from the bag. Hold it with the protective seal (orange-colored) facing up. Shake the toner container horizontally at least 5 times. This ensures that the toner is evenly distributed inside. New Toner Container Figure 2-4 Carefully remove the protective seal (orange-colored).
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Install the new toner container in the printer. Push firmly on the top of the container at the positions marked PUSH HERE until you hear it click in place. Figure 2-6 While pushing down on the toner container, push lock lever #1 to the lock (LOCK) position.
Cleaning the Printer 2.2.1 Printer Interior To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality problems. To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the interior of the printer in the following manner.
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Figure 2-10 Use the supplied wiper cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the registration roller (metal). Transfer Roller Figure 2-11 While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black roller). Cleaning the Printer Registration Roller...
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CLEANER HOME POSITION of the page the next time you use the printer. After cleaning is done, put the process unit back in the printer. To do so, carefully align the guides at both ends of the process unit with the slots in the printer.
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Close the front cover. Front Cover Figure 2-14 Close the top cover by pressing down on the front left and right corners of the top cover. Top Cover Figure 2-15 Cleaning the Printer...
Chapter 3 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. This chapter explains the following topics: Troubleshooting • General Guide for Troubleshooting • Print Quality Problems •...
Check program files and application software. Table 3-1 There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is broken. This section explains how to correct these problems.
Corrective Action Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Clean the charger wire. Open the printer’s top and front covers. Remove the process unit from the printer and slide the charger knob back and forth to clean the charger wire. (See Chapter Check the operator panel.
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(See Chapter Clean the charger wire. Open the printer’s top and front covers. Remove the process unit from the printer and slide the charger knob back and forth to clean the charger wire. (See Chapter Try setting the thin paper mode.
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Printed Results Characters out of position. Table 3-2 (Continued) Corrective Action Check the file or program. Check whether the problem is being caused by a PRESCRIBE command error. If the problem occurs only with a specific file or program, the most likely cause is an error in a parameter to a command or command syntax.
Indicators There are four indicators on the printer’s operator panel. These light, flash, and turn off in combination to indicate the printer’s current status. This section explains the indicators on the operator panel and the appropriate corrective action to take in each case.
When you want to feed from a other paper source, press the key to switch the paper source. The printer prints on the paper size and type set in that particular paper source. The cassette paper size and data paper size are not the same.
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After reinserting the paper cassette, you should be able to print. There is no more toner in the toner container. The printer has stopped because there is no more toner. Replace with a new toner kit. After replacing, be sure to clean the printer. (See There is no paper in the MP tray.
Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Table 3-4 When the following errors occur, turn off your printer, remove the plug from the AC outlet, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. The indicators are shown in two different states, according to the way they alternate.
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Turn off the printer’s power and remove the process unit from the printer. Gently shake the process unit horizontally a few times, then reinstall it into the printer. Turn on the printer’s power. If this error message does not disappear, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer (less than 100,000 pages printing).
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Indicators Indicator Corrective Action Controller system error (F030 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Communication error (F040 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Engine ROM check sum error (F050 error) Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Table 3-4 (Continued) 3-11...
You can abandon printing by pressing the Current print processing cannot continue due to complex data. The data transferred to the printer was too complex to print on a page. Press the can abandon printing by the To release the page protect mode, send the following...
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Turn the power switch off and then on to restart the printer. Make sure to turn the printer power off before inserting/ removing a memory card.
When the printer is switched on for the first time after the toner container is installed, (Adding toner) also appears. The printer is warming up and is not ready to print. The indicators light in sequence twice from top to bottom.
Jam at the Face-down Tray and the Rear Cover This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer. The printer will stop whenever paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed from a paper cassette. The printer will go offline and indicator will light in the operator panel.
Jam at the Duplexer Pull out the paper cassette and remove any partially fed paper, then re- close the paper cassette. Open and close the printer’s top cover to clear the error. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing.
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Open the duplexer’s front cover and remove any jammed paper. Figure 3-6 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Open and close the printer’s top cover to clear the error. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing. 3-17...
3.4.4 Jam Inside the Printer When a paper jam occurs inside the printer, clear it using the following procedure. Open the printer’s top and front covers. Top Cover Figure 3-7 Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure.
After you have removed the jammed paper, put the process unit back into the printer. Close the printer’s front cover and top cover. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing. When a paper jam occurs in the MP tray, clear it using the following procedure.
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Open the printer’s top and front covers. Top Cover Figure 3-12 Remove the process unit from the printer as shown in the figure. Figure 3-13 3-20 Paper Jam Removal Front Cover Process Unit...
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(A) If the leading edge of the jammed paper has been fed further into the printer than the metal registration roller, remove the jammed paper by its leading edge. (B) If the paper has not been fed as far as the metal registration roller, remove the jammed paper from the MP tray side.
Paper Availability 4.1.2 Paper Specifications The printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer. In particular, avoid using paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.
1 square meter. Paper that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The proper weight is 60 to 105 g/m 60 to 163 g/m for the MP tray.
When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running parallel to the length (long grain) or parallel to the width (short grain). Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the printer. All paper used in the printer should be long grain.
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Porosity: Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is, to how openly or compactly the fibers are bonded. Stiffness: Limp paper can buckle inside the printer, while paper that is too stiff may bind. Either way the result is a paper jam.
No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator. Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the printer and check that printing quality is satisfactory.
Adhesive-Backed Labels The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Label paper must be manually fed.
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Figure 4-3 Envelopes The printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis weight of 60 to 79 g/m (16 to 21 lb/ream). Envelopes must be manually fed. An envelope is a more complex object than a single sheet of paper. For this reason, it may not be possible to obtain consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface.
Recycled Paper Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond paper (see Table 4-1 Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that the printing quality is satisfactory. 4-10 Postcards on page 4-9. Feeding rough edged on page 4-2.) except whiteness.
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 by using the KM-NET for Clients utility will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.
CD-ROM supplied with the printer), spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family. The printer has 80 PCL/PS compatible fonts and 1 bitmap font. Fonts may also be downloaded to the printer’s memory. These are referred to as downloadable or soft fonts.
List of Fonts 5.2.1 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts and KPDL Fonts Font number Font samples This section contains a full list of the printer’s internal fonts. List of Fonts...
Appendix A This appendix explains available options, how to expand the printer’s memory, and also how to install the memory card and the network interface card. Options • Available Options • Expansion Memory Installation • Memory (CompactFlash) Card • Network Interface Card...
PF-17 Paper Feeder Figure A-1 IB-11 Serial Interface Board Kit Figure A-2 IB-20/21E/22 Network Interface Card Figure A-3 Memory (CompactFlash) Card Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for information on purchasing the memory card that is best suited for use with this printer.
The FS-1020D comes supplied with 16 MB of memory installed. A slot is provided for expanding the memory in your printer so that more complex printing can be done, as well as increasing the printing speed. By installing optional DIMM into your printer, the memory in the FS-1020D can be increased to a maximum of 272 MB.
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Installing the DIMM Insert the DIMM into the socket as follows: Turn the printer’s power off, then unplug the printer’s power cable and disconnect the printer from the host computer. Remove the screw from the rear of the printer.
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After removing the side cover, you can see the DIMM socket on top of the main circuit board. Figure A-8 Remove the DIMM from its package. Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM socket. Figure A-9 Insert the DIMM into the DIMM socket so that the notches on the DIMM align with the corresponding protrusions in the slot.
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DIMM out of the socket. Testing the Expansion Memory After you have finished installing DIMM in the printer, test the printer to see if installation succeeded. To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows: Make sure the power switch is off.
Setting the Printer Driver After you install the additional memory to the printer, follow the instructions below to set the printer driver so that the printer can use the memories efficiently. Click the Windows Start button, and then click Printers and Faxes.
Insert the memory (CF) card into the card slot located on the rear of the printer. A memory card is a microchip card that may contain option fonts, macros, forms, etc. The printer reads the contents of the card into its internal memory when printer is turned on.
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If the Network Interface Card or the Serial Interface Board is installed Remove the two screws from the network interface card or the serial interface board and remove it. Network Interface Card (or Serial Interface Board) Screws Figure A-13 Insert the memory card in the slot. Insert as shown in the figure. Push it in all the way.
Insert the option network interface card into the option interface slot at the rear of the printer. The network interface card enables the printer to be used in a network. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable.
Appendix B This appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer’s parallel, USB, and serial (option) interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. For details on the network interface, refer to the IB-21E/IB-22 User’s Manual contained on the CD-ROM that is supplied with the printer.
B.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes B.1.2 Interface Signals The printer features fast data transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be activated from the KM-NET for Clients utility contained on the Kyocera Mita Software Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer as follows: Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard.
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In/out Strobe* [nStrobe] Data 0 [Data 1] Data 1 [Data 2] Data 2 [Data 3] Data 3 [Data 4] Data 4 [Data 5] Data 5 [Data 6] Data 6 [Data 7] Data 7 [Data 8] Acknowledge* [nAck] Busy [Busy] Paper Empty [PError] Online (Select) [Select] Ignored [nAutoFd] Not connected...
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This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received by the printer. Busy [Busy] (Pin 11) This signal is high when the printer is busy and low when it is able to accept more data. Paper Empty [PError] (Pin 12) This signal goes high when the printer runs out of paper.
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Select In [nSelectIn] (Pin 36) This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force the printer online. The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals are not used unless enabled by the FRPO command (O2 parameter).
B.2 USB Interface B.2.1 Specifications B.2.2 Interface Signals This printer supports the Full-Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. USB interface specifications and interface signals are as follows. Basic specification Complies with the Full-Speed USB 2.0. Connectors Printer: B-type receptacle (female) with upstream port...
This pin is connected directly to the printer frame. TXD - Transmit Data - (Pin 2) This output carries asynchronous data sent by the printer to the computer. It is used mainly in handshaking protocols. RXD - Receive Data - (Pin 3) This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer to the printer.
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Serial Interface (Option) SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signal with a signal ground. DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20) This output is used as a buffer nearly-full handshake line. It is held high (above 3 volts) when the buffer can accept more data.
B.4 RS-232C Protocol A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C parameters are stored in battery backed-up memory. They are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the...
B.4.1 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command H5: Protocol logic Parameter value Combination of 1 and 3 below DTR/DSR, positive logic DTR/DSR, negative logic XON/XOFF ETX/ACK XON/XOFF recognized only as protocol The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90. H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold This is a percentage from 0 to 99.
IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067 unless you purchase a null modem adapter. Check that the power of both the printer and the computer is switched off. Discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a metal object such as a doorknob.
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With Windows XP , proceed as follows: Click on the Start button in the Windows XP task bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the items displayed. The Control Panel window opens. Double click on System. System Properties window opens.
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In DOS, enter the following commands: C:\>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1 To test the interface, enter the following: CTRL P C:\>DIR CTRL P The software settings made using the above procedures are temporary. On most computers, permanent settings must be made with DIP switches. B-13 RS-232C Cable Connection...
C.1 Printer Specifications Item Printing method Printing speed Resolution First print Warm-up time Controller Main memory Self test Maximum duty cycle Drum Developer Main charger Transferring Separation Drum cleaning Drum discharging Fuser Toner saving Paper Waste toner capacity Paper feed trays...
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4.3 W (220 to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz) During printing: LpA=53 dB (A) During standby: LpA=28 dB (A) During sleep mode: Immeasurably low 378 (14-7/8) wide × 235 (9-1/4) high × 375 mm (14-3/4") deep (Excl. the paper tray) 10.5 kg (23-1/8 lbs) Printer Specifications...
KPDL. Expansion memory This option is used to increase printer memory. The printer has one expansion slot, and you can install a 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module).
Online The printer can output received data. Operator panel This is located on the top right side of the printer. The panel consists of four indicators and two keys. The four indicators light, flash, and go off in combination to indicate the printer’s status.
The printer goes into economy mode and a minimum amount of power is consumed. You can change the amount of time before the printer goes into sleep mode from the KM-NET for Clients. The default setting is 5 minutes.