Page 1 Table of Contents FS-1800 FS-3800 Page Printer User's Manual...
Page 2 Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter Notice The information in this manual is subject to change without notification.
Page 3: Limited Warranty
IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CON- DITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND.
Page 4 Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Type- face Corporation.
Page 5 Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology. This section explains the following topics: •...
Page 6 (KIR) technology, high quality printing can be achieved even at 600 dpi and 300 dpi. High speed A4 sizes typically print at the rate of 24 (16 for the FS-1800) pages per minute. (Actual time varies according to page complexity) Large paper capacity Approximately 500 sheets can be loaded into the paper cassette, and about 100 sheets can be loaded into the MP tray.
Page 7 The printer supports SNMP and can be used as a network printer. Kyocera Mita PrintMonitor Utility Provides network wide management of the Kyocera Mita FS family of page printers. Refer to the readme file located in the Kyocera Mita Digital...
Page 8 Guide to the Manuals Item Description Installation Manual Describes procedures from printer setup to (paper manual) printing a test page. User's Manual Guides you through topics concerning the (this manual) operations and maintenance of the printer. PRESCRIBE 2e Describes how to use the PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual commands and their parameters in detail for experienced users.
Page 9 Guide to the User's Manual This User's Manual guides you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Operator Panel This chapter explains the message display, indicators and keys on the operator panel, and how to make various settings from the operator panel. Chapter 2 Printer Driver This chapter explains how to install the printer driver, and how to print from applications.
Page 10 Appendix E Printer Specifications This appendix lists the printer's specifications. Appendix F Glossary This appendix explains the terminology used in this manual.
Page 11 Operator Panel Chapter 1 This chapter explains the operator panel and operating procedures. It covers the fundamental information you will need to use the printer. This chapter explains the following topics: • Operator Panel • Operating the Operator Panel...
Page 12: Operator Panel
Operator Panel Operator Panel Message Display The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The six messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and printing. Message Meaning The printer is self-testing after power-up. Self test The printer is warming up and is not ready. Please wait The printer is ready to print.
Page 13: Paper Size Indicator
Operator Panel Paper Size Indicator SIZE This is the paper SIZE indicator which indicates: • the size of the current paper cassette (letter size for the U.S.A. and A4 for European countries). The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes. ISO A4 (21 ×...
Page 14 Operator Panel Indicators The indicators light during normal operation and when the printer READY needs attention. DATA ATTENTION INTERFACE SIZE TYPE Indicator Name Description Ready Flashing: Indicates when an error occurs that READY indicator you can clear by yourself. Lit: Indicates that the printer is on-line. The printer prints received data.
Page 15 Operator Panel Keys The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer. CANCEL MENU ENTER Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use. Note Function • Switches the printer on-line and off-line. • Prints and feed out one page. •...
Page 16 Operating the Operator Panel Operating the Operator Panel This section explains how to use the mode select menu. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to use the mode select menu to set or change the printer environment such as the number of copies to make, emulation, etc., to your specific needs.
Page 17: Table Of Contents
Operating the Operator Panel Continued from Previous page Interface > >Parallel I/F Parallel Nibble (high) Interface > >Parallel I/F Serial Auto Interface > >Parallel I/F Option Normal >Parallel I/F High Speed >Baud rate 9600 >Data bits >Stop bits >Parity None >Protocol DTR (pos.)&XON >Barcode Mode...
Page 18 Operating the Operator Panel Continued from Previous page Font > > I000 Internal Font > Option >Courier Dark >Courier Regular >Letter Gothic Regular >Letter Gothic Dark >Size 012.00 point(s) >Pitch 10.00 cpi >List of Fonts >Copies Page Set > >Orientation Portrait >Orientation Landscape...
Page 19 Operating the Operator Panel Continued from Previous page Print Quality > >KIR Mode >KIR mode >Ecoprint Mode >Ecoprint Mode >Resolution Fast 1200 mode >Resolution Fine 1200 mode >Resolution 300 dpi >Resolution 600 dpi >Print Density Opt. ROM > >Read Data >List of Partitions Hard Disk...
Page 20 Operating the Operator Panel Continued from Previous page Paper Handling > >MP Tray Mode First >MP Tray Size A4 or Letter >MP Tray Type Plain >EF Size DL or Business >EF Type Plain >BulkFeeder Size >BulkFeeder Type Plain >Cassette Size > >>Unit >>Unit inch...
Page 21 Operating the Operator Panel Continued from Previous page Others > >Form Feed Time Out 030 >Sleep timer > >>Sleep Mode 005 min. >>Sleep Mode >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource prot. >Resource prot. Permanent >Resource prot. Perm / Temp >Buzzer >Buzzer >Auto Continue >>Auto Continue Mode On...
Page 22: Menu Map
Operating the Operator Panel 1.2.2 Using the Mode Select Menus This section explains the setting procedure for each menu. Printing the Printer Menu Map Print The printer prints a list of menus that can be set from the printer operator Menu Map panel.
Page 23 Operating the Operator Panel Sample MENU MAP Page 1-13...
Page 24: Status Page
Operating the Operator Panel Printing a Printer Status Page Print If you want to check the printer's current status, including memory Status Page available, and option settings, you can find the information you need on the status page. To print out a status page, the printer must be on-line. Press the MENU key.
Page 25 Operating the Operator Panel The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Its contents are explained in detail on the next page. Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's firmware version. Note 1-15...
Page 26 Operating the Operator Panel 1 — Software Version This information shows the software (firmware) version and date of issue of the printer. 2 — Hardware Information This information shows the currently selected paper source (indicated by an asterisk), paper size, and various other printer settings. 3 —...
Page 27 Operating the Operator Panel 10 — Interface Information This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the currently selected interface (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.
Page 28 Operating the Operator Panel Printing or Deleting a Quick Copy Job This function is useful if you want to print additional copies of documents Option that were printed before. To use this function, the option Microdrive must be installed on the printer. >Quick Copy If you print by selecting the quick copy mode from the printer driver, the print data will be handled as a quick copy job and its rasterized data will...
Page 29 Operating the Operator Panel Check that Optional Hard Disk is shown in Installed Option and click the Apply button. Apply button Click the Option tab and then Job Retention followed by the OK button. Option Tab Job Retention OK Button Operations from the Quick Copy menu are enabled.
Page 30 Operating the Operator Panel When printing, make settings using the print menu of the application as follows. (The example is explained using Microsoft Word.) Open the print menu and click the Properties button. Properties Button Click the Job tab. Click Quick Copy in Job Retention. Clicking Job Data displays the date and clicking Custom Job Name allows you to give a name to the job.
Page 31: Quick Copy
Operating the Operator Panel Selecting a Quick Copy Job Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press the > key. Press the key and select >Quick Copy. >Quick Copy user name1 Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?) before a user name.
Page 32 Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key switches the job title. Display the desired job title. If you want to cancel the selection, press the CANCEL key. Selection of a quick job is completed. To print the selected quick copy job, proceed to Printing a Quick Copy Job (see below).
Page 33 Operating the Operator Panel Printing a Private Job or Stored Job This function secures confidentiality of the print data. The use of this Option function requires the option microdrive. If you print by selecting the private job mode or stored job mode from the Private/stored>...
Page 34 Operating the Operator Panel Selecting a Private Job or Stored Job Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press the > key. Press the key and select >Private/Stored. >Private/Stored user name1 Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?) before a user name.
Page 35 Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key switches the job title. Display the desired job title. If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key. With the title of the job to be printed displayed, press the ENTER key.
Page 36 Operating the Operator Panel Printing a Private Job or Stored Job With the title of the job to be printed displayed, press the ENTER key. If an ID has been registered using the printer driver, enter the ID and press the ENTER key. ENTER >job title ?Copies...
Page 37 Operating the Operator Panel Printing a List of Code Jobs (Permanent Jobs) This feature prints the list of code jobs (permanent jobs) data accumulated on the Microdrive (hard disk). A permanent job is a print job for which the job storage mode was set to permanent from the printer driver when printing.
Page 38 Operating the Operator Panel Virtual Mail Box (VMB) The Virtual Mail Box (VMB) function is a mail box function for the printer Option which does not require a physical mail box to be attached to the printer. The virtual mail box function can be used when an option hard disk unit is Print VMB Data >...
Page 39 Operating the Operator Panel Print Accumulated VMB Data Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press the > key. Press the key and select >Print VMB Data. The VMB tray number will appear in the location marked by #'s below, while the VMB tray name will appear in the location marked by %'s.
Page 40 Operating the Operator Panel If a password is set for the VMB data you want to print, the message display will change to >User ID? 00001 and the printer will standby to accept a password. The cursor will blink in the one's place of the displayed number.
Page 41 Operating the Operator Panel Print VMB Accumulated Data List This feature prints a list of VMB data accumulated in the hard disk (Microdrive). Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press the > key. Press the key and select >List of VMB.
Page 42 Operating the Operator Panel e-MPS Configuration You can set the details for the functions that use the option Microdrive Option such as quick copy job, temporary code job, permanent code job, and Virtual Mail Box (VMB). The setting items are as follows: •...
Page 43 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key, the message display shows a blinking cursor ENTER >>Quick Copy Pressing the key will increace or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. It must be set in the rang of 0 to 50.
Page 44 Operating the Operator Panel Memory Size to Assign to Temporary Code Jobs Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press the >key. Press the key and select >e-MPS Configuration >. >e-MPS > Configuration Press the >key.
Page 45 Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key will increace or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. It must be set in the rang of 0 to 9999 (the actual maximum effective size is the size of free hard disk space).
Page 46 Operating the Operator Panel Memory Size to Assign to Permanent Code Jobs Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press the >key. Press the key and select >e-MPS Configuration >. >e-MPS > Configuration Press the >...
Page 47 Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key will increace or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. It must be set in the rang of 0 to 9999 (the actual maximum effective size is the size of free hard disk space).
Page 48 Operating the Operator Panel Memory Size to Assign to the Virtual Mail Box (VMB) Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press the > key. Press the key and select >e-MPS Configuration >. >e-MPS >...
Page 49 Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key will increace or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. It must be set in the rang of 0 to 9999 (the actual maximum effective size is the size of free hard disk space).
Page 50: Interface
Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Interface for Operator Panel Interface > The printer is equipped with both a parallel and serial interface. Parallel Independent settings can be made for each interface. Optional interface can also be installed. This interface selection does not select which interface data will be received from.
Page 51 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >Parallel I/F ? Auto Each time the key is pressed, the mode changes in the following order. Display the desired mode and press the ENTER key. AUTO (Default) Normal High Speed...
Page 52: Serial Interface
Operating the Operator Panel Serial Interface You can set the baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol for the serial interface. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select. Interface >. The current emulation is indicated by one of following messages: Parallel (default) Serial Option (if installed)
Page 53: Data Bits
Operating the Operator Panel Press the > key. Each time the key is pressed, the setting item and current setting change as shown below. Definable baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, >Baud rate 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 9600 115200 Definable data bits: 7, 8 (default) >Data bits Definable stop bits: 1 (default), 2 >Stop bits...
Page 54 Operating the Operator Panel Each time the key is pressed. the mode changes in the following order. The baud rate can be selected from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. Display the desired baud rate and press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready.
Page 55: Network Interface
Operating the Operator Panel Network Interface Your printer supports Netware, TCP/IP , and EtherTalk networks. You will Option need to install the option network interface card in the printer and make the proper settings from its operator panel. You can also have a status page for the network interface card printed out each time the printer is started.
Page 56: Netware
Operating the Operator Panel Press the > key. Each time the key is pressed, the message display changes as shown below. >NetWare >TCP/IP >EtherTalk * This is the Network Interface Card >opt. StatsuPage Status Page Print menu. See page 1-48. The following example explains how to make settings for TCP/IP.
Page 57: Subnet Mask
Operating the Operator Panel Press the > key. Each time the key is pressed, the setting item changes as shown below. >>DHCP >>IP Address 000.000.000.000 >>Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 >>Gateway 000.000.000.000 Display the setting item to be set and press the ENTER key. For DHCP, the message display indicates a question mark (?).
Page 58 Operating the Operator Panel Printing a Network Card Status Page You can have your printer print out a status page for the network interface Option card each time the printer is started. The network interface card status page shows the firmware version, the IP address, and other information about the network interface card.
Page 59: Opt. Statuspage Off
Operating the Operator Panel The default setting is On. If it is set to Off, change it as follows. Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >Opt. StatusPage ? Off Press the key and select On. >Opt.
Page 60: Changing The Emulation
Operating the Operator Panel Changing the Emulation Emulation > The printer's current emulation mode on the current interface can be PCL 6 changed by using the mode select menu. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Emulation. The current emulation is indicated by one of following messages: PCL 6 (Default) KPDL...
Page 61 Operating the Operator Panel KPDL (AUTO) Emulation The KPDL (AUTO) emulation enables the printer to automatically change the emulation mode according to the data received when printing. In addition to KPDL (AUTO) emulation, you can use the operator panel to set another emulation mode that is used very often.
Page 62: Alt. Emulation Pcl
Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >Alt. emulation ?PCL 6 Press the key repeatedly until the desired alternative emulation is indicated. If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Page 63 Operating the Operator Panel Press the key repeatedly until the message display indicated KPDL or KPDL (AUTO). Emulation ?KPDL If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key. Press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the > key. The message display changes to that shown below. If >Alt.emulation is displayed when the KPDL (AUTO) emulation is selected, change it by pressing the key.
Page 64 Operating the Operator Panel Setting a Font Font > You can select the current interface font. In addition to the internal fonts, Internal all fonts that have been downloaded to the printer memory, or fonts stored on a memory card or optional ROM, can be selected from the menu as an optional font.
Page 65 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >?I000 Press the key repeatedly until the message display shows the desired font number. For font numbers of the internal fonts, see A.2 List of Fonts on page A-3.
Page 66 Operating the Operator Panel Courier/Letter Gothic Font Selection >Courier You can select either Courier or Letter Gothic. Any font can be selected as Regular or Dark. All explanations given hereafter show Courier as the selected font, but the procedures are the same if Letter Gothic is selected. Press the MENU key.
Page 67 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Font Size >Size You can set the size of the currently selected font. If a fixed font such as Courier or Letter Gothic is selected, the character pitch setting will appear instead of this setting. Press the MENU key.
Page 68 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Character Pitch >Pitch You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts such as Courier and Letter Gothic. If a proportional font is selected, the font size setting will appear instead of this setting. Press the MENU key.
Page 69: List Of Fonts
Operating the Operator Panel Printing a List of Fonts >List of Fonts To help in selecting fonts, you can have the printer print a list of the resident fonts or option fonts. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Font >. Font >...
Page 70 Operating the Operator Panel List of Fonts 1-60...
Page 71 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Printing Operations Page set > You can set the number of copies, the page orientation, and other settings regarding the printing operation. Setting the Number of Copies >Copies You can set the number of copies to be printed of each page for the current interface.
Page 72 Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key will increase or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. It must be set in the range of 1 to 999. You can use the < and > keys to move the cursor back and forth through the figures to rapidly set a large number If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Page 73 Operating the Operator Panel Selecting the Printing Orientation >Orientation You can select the portrait (upright) and landscape (sideways) page orientations. The page orientation can be set from whenever the message display indicates Ready. Paper direction Portrait Landscape Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Page set >.
Page 74 Operating the Operator Panel Press the key and select Portrait or Landscape. If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key. When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. MENU 1-64...
Page 75: Page Protect
Operating the Operator Panel Page Protect Mode >Page Protect Although Auto is the default setting and this menu does not usually appear, page protection mode will be forcibly set to On if a Print overrun Press GO error occurs due to insufficient printer memory. Be sure to return this setting to Auto in order to maintain high printer memory efficiency.
Page 76 Operating the Operator Panel Press the key and select Auto. >Page Protect ? Auto If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key. Press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. MENU 1-66...
Page 77 Operating the Operator Panel Linefeed (LF) Action >LF Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (character code 0AH). Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Page set >. Page set >...
Page 78 Operating the Operator Panel Carriage-Return (CR) Action >CR Action This procedure instruct the printer what to do when it receives a carriage- return code (character code 0DH) Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Page set >. Page set >...
Page 79 Operating the Operator Panel Wide A4 >Wide A4 Turning this to On increases the maximum number of characters that can be printed in a line for an A4 page (78 characters at 10 pitch) and likewise increases the maximum per line on Letter size paper (80 characters at 10 pitch).
Page 80 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Print Quality Print Quality > You can make the following settings to enhance the printing quality: Kyocera Image Refinement (KIR), a software algorithm for increasing printout quality; Ecoprint, a printing mode that reduces toner consumption during printing;...
Page 81: Print Quality
Operating the Operator Panel Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Print Quality >. Print Quality > Press the > key. Press the key repeatedly until the message display indicates >KIR Mode. >KIR Mode Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?).
Page 82: Ecoprint Mode
Operating the Operator Panel EcoPrint >Ecoprint Mode The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. You can set to Ecoprint mode on, as follows. (The factory-setting is Off. ) The Ecoprint mode setting is On when the printing image becomes lighter, yet very readable.
Page 83 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >Ecoprint Mode ? Off Press the key and select On or Off. If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Page 84 Operating the Operator Panel Resolution >Resolution This sets the resolution for printing. For 1200 dpi there are two modes. In Fast 1200 mode (Default), printing is equal to 1200 dpi (1200 dpi horizontal × 600 dpi vertical) comparatively, Fine 1200 mode is slower, but in Fine 1200 mode true1200 dpi printing is facilitated.
Page 85: Print Density
Operating the Operator Panel Adjusting the Print Density >Print Density Density can be adjusted in five steps from 01 (light) to 05 (dark). The factory setting is 03, and there is normally no need to alter this setting. When using the KIR function, please use the " 03" setting. Press the MENU key.
Page 86 Operating the Operator Panel Operating the Option Hard Disk (Microdrive) By installing the option hard disk (Microdrive) into the printer, the Quick Option Copy Job and Private/Stored Job functions can be used by specifying from the printer driver during printing (see page #.#). Also, when the optional Hard Disk >...
Page 87: Ram Disk Mode
RAM disk. (This is only available for the FS-1800 when the printer's memory has been expanded to 12 MB or more.) By setting up a RAM disk electronic sorting can be done.
Page 88 Operating the Operator Panel Once the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the CANCEL key. Then turn the printer's power off and on again. The setting will be activated after restart. The following operations are available with the RAM disk. •...
Page 89 Operating the Operator Panel Operating a CompactFlash (Memory) Card The printer is equipped with a slot for a CompactFlash card. By inserting a Option CompactFlash card into the printer, the following operations are available with the CompactFlash card. For details about the handling of the Memory Card >...
Page 90: Memory Card
Operating the Operator Panel Press the key and select Memory card >. Memory Card > Press the > key. Press the key repeatedly until the message display indicates >Write Data. >Write Data Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?).
Page 91 Operating the Operator Panel Check that the message display has changed to Waiting, then press the GO key. This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the printer to automatically print out a CompactFlash card write information page as shown below. Partition Type.
Page 92 Operating the Operator Panel When the formatting operation is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a formatting information page as shown below. Capacity. The total size of the CompactFlash card memory. Used Space. The size the printer uses for its system. Free Space.
Page 93: Paper Handling
Operating the Operator Panel Paper Handling Paper Handling > You can set the MP tray mode, the paper size and type for each paper source, the printing mode when an optional sorter is installed, and the paper source and paper eject destinations. MP Tray Mode >MP Tray Mode The MP tray is incorporated on the front of the printer.
Page 94 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >MP Tray Mode ? First Press the key and select First or Cassette. If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Page 95 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the MP Tray Size >MP Tray Size When using the MP tray in the cassette mode, make this setting to match the paper size fed from the MP tray. If the paper size is not set correctly, printing will not be made on the correct paper when printing is fed with automatic paper size selection made from the application (printer driver).
Page 96 Operating the Operator Panel Each time the key is pressed, the message display changes as shown below. Executive Letter Legal Custom Hagaki Oufukuhagaki Monarch Business Comm. #9 Comm. #6 3/4 ISO B5 If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key. When the desired MP tray size is displayed, Press the ENTER key.
Page 97 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the MP Tray Type >MP Tray Type When using the MP tray in the cassette mode, make this setting to match the paper type fed from the MP tray. If the paper type is set correctly, you can perform printing using the media type selection function from the application (printer driver).
Page 98 Operating the Operator Panel Each time the key is pressed, the message display changes as shown below. Plain Transparency Preprinted Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Envelope Cardstock Custom(1-8) If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key. When the desired MP tray type is displayed, press the ENTER key.
Page 99 Operating the Operator Panel Custom Size Setting >Cassette Size > In addition to the standard sizes A5, A4, B5, and Letter for the paper cassette, paper of other sizes can be fed as custom sizes. When placing paper of sizes other than A5, A4, B5, or Letter into the paper cassette, set the size of the paper to be used into the printer by following the procedure given below.
Page 100 Operating the Operator Panel Press the key repeatedly until the message display indicates >Cassette size >. If the option paper feeders are added, Cassette 1 size appears for the standard paper cassette and Cassette 2 size, Cassette 3 size, and Cassette 4 size appear for the option paper feeders. >Cassette Size >...
Page 101 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key, the message display shows a blinking cursor ENTER >>X dimension 216 mm Pressing the key will increase or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. The width must be set in the range of 148 to 216 mm (5.83 to 8.5 inches).
Page 102 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Cassette Type >Cassette Type Make this setting to match the paper type fed from the paper cassette of the printer. If the paper type is set correctly, you can perform printing using the media type selection function from the application (printer driver).
Page 103 Operating the Operator Panel Each time the key is pressed, the message display changes as shown below. Plain Transparency Preprinted Bond Recycled Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Custom(1-8) If you want to abandon the selection, press the CANCEL key. When the desired cassette type is displayed, press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready.
Page 104 Operating the Operator Panel Selecting the Paper Source >Feed Select > You can select from which paper source printing will be performed. If no option units are installed, the only selections are the paper cassette and MP tray of the printer. If option paper feeders are installed, they can also be selected.
Page 105 Operating the Operator Panel Each time the key is pressed, the message display changes as shown below according to the installed option units. MP tray Cassette (Printer's standard paper cassette when option paper Cassette 1 feeders are installed) (Paper cassette of the top option paper feeder) Cassette 2 (Paper cassette of the second option paper feeder) Cassette 3...
Page 106 Operating the Operator Panel Setting Duplex Printing Using the option duplexer (DU-60), you can automatically print on both Option sides of the paper. The duplexer is mounted underneath the printer. For details about the installation procedure, see Appendix D and the User's >Duplex Mode >...
Page 107: Duplex Mode
Operating the Operator Panel Press the > key. Press the key to display >Duplex mode >. >Duplex mode > None Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >Duplex mode > ? None Each time the key is pressed, the duplex mode changes as shown below.
Page 108: Stack Select
Operating the Operator Panel Selecting the Output Tray >Stack Select > You can select whether to output printouts to the face-down tray or to the face-up tray. Also, if an option sorter is installed, they can also be selected. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Paper Handling >.
Page 109 Operating the Operator Panel Selecting the Sorter Mode When bulk printing multiple copies with the option sorter (SO-60) installed Option on the printer, you can output one copy to each output tray (sorter mode), output copies of each page to an output tray (collator mode), or output to a >Opt.StackerMode specified output tray (mail box mode) (see table below).
Page 110 Operating the Operator Panel To select sorter mode from the operator panel, proceed as follows. This procedure can only be performed when the option sorter (SO-60) is installed. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Paper Handling >. Paper Handling >...
Page 111 Operating the Operator Panel Overriding A4 and Letter Size Difference >Override A4/LT This sets whether to enable or disable the difference between A4 size and letter size. Under the default setting of Off, the paper size of the paper source is matched to the paper size given for the data, and if these differ a corresponding error message is displayed.
Page 112 Operating the Operator Panel Adjusting the Paper Type >Type Adjust > The following describes the procedure used to set a user-defined paper type for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. After having been set, any of these may be called up when setting the paper type for a paper source.
Page 113 Operating the Operator Panel Press the key to select the paper type that you want to customize as shown below. Custom(1-8) Plain Transparency Preprinted Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched Envelope Cardstock When the desired paper type displayed, press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the >...
Page 114: Paper Weight
Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Paper Weight >>Paper Weight You can set the paper thickness for the paper type to be customized. Display the paper type to be customized (see page 1-102, Adjusting the Paper Type) and press the > key. Press the key to display >>Paper Weight.
Page 115 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Duplex Path If the paper type is set to Custom and the option duplexer is installed on Option the printer, you can set whether or not to enable duplex printing as follows. The default setting is Enable. Display the paper type to be customized (see page 1-102, Adjusting the Paper...
Page 116 Operating the Operator Panel Reseting the Type Adjust >Reset Type Adjusting the Paper Resets the settings of Custom 1 to 8 that are set in Adjust Type on page 1-102. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Paper handling >. Paper Handling >...
Page 117: Total Print
Operating the Operator Panel Verifying the Total Printed Pages and Resetting the Toner Life Counters > Counter You can display the total number of printed pages by your printer for confirmation whenever necessary. The total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page.
Page 118 Operating the Operator Panel Resetting the Remaining Toner Counter If the toner container was replaced when Replace toner Clean Printer was not displayed, reset the toner counter as follows so that accurate toner gauge measurement is indicated on the status page. Note that if this operation is performed when the toner cartridge is not replaced, the toner gauge measurement will not be indicated correctly.
Page 119 Operating the Operator Panel Others Mode Selection Others > The mode selection items described in the following pages can be accessed in the Others sub menu. To enter the Others sub menu, press the > key while the message display indicates Others >. The following sub-menus can be displayed by pressing the key and then the key.
Page 120: Form Feed
Operating the Operator Panel Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting Form Feed When the printer receives no data for a certain time, it time out and Time Out releases the current interface: it prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds out the page.
Page 121: Sleep Timer
Others > Press the > key. Press the key to display >Sleep Timer >. The default setting is 15 minutes for the FS-1800 or 30 minutes for the FS-3800. >Sleep Timer > 030 min. Press the ENTER key, the message display shows a blinking cursor ( _ ).
Page 122: Sleep Mode On
Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key will increase or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. The timer must be set in the range of 5 to 120 minutes, in 5-minute increments. You can use the < and >...
Page 123: Sleep Mode
Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The message display shows a blinking question mark (?). ENTER >>Sleep mode ? On Press the key and select Off. >>Sleep mode ? Off If you want to abandon the setting procedure, press the CANCEL key.
Page 124 Operating the Operator Panel Received Data Dumping >Print HEX-DUMP It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for the purposes of debugging programs and files. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Others >. Others >...
Page 125 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key again, Processing will be shown for a second then the message Waiting will appear on the message display. ENTER >Processing >Waiting Send data to be dumped to the printer. The message Processing will be displayed during receiving the data.
Page 126: Printer Resetting
Operating the Operator Panel Printer Resetting >Printer Reset The procedure described below resets the printer's temporary conditions, such as the current unit of measurement, page orientation, font, character code set, margins, etc., set by commands to their default values. Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Others >.
Page 127 Operating the Operator Panel Resource Setting >Resouce Prot. When you switch from the PCL 6 emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros are lost. Resource protection preserves these PCL resources in memory so that they are intact when you change the emulation back to PCL 6.
Page 128 Operating the Operator Panel Each time the key is pressed, the message display changes as shown below. Off (Default) Permanent Perm / Temp When the desired mode displayed, press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. MENU 1-118...
Page 129 Operating the Operator Panel Alarm (Buzzer) Setting >Buzzer In addition to the message displayed when the paper supply is exhausted, or when paper jamming occurs, an audio warning is made to sound. This is useful, for example, when the printer is in a location some distance from the user.
Page 130 Operating the Operator Panel Press the key and select On or Off. Press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. MENU 1-120...
Page 131: Auto Continue
Operating the Operator Panel Auto Continue Setting >Auto Continue > If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs (Memory Mode Overflow Press GO, Print overrun Press GO, KPDL error Press GO, and File not found Press GO), the next received data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses.
Page 132 Operating the Operator Panel Press the key and select Off. Press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. MENU 1-122...
Page 133 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time >>Auto Continue Timer Press the MENU key. MENU Press the key and select Others >. Others > Press the > key. Press the key to select Auto Continue >. >Auto Continue > Mode Press the >...
Page 134 Operating the Operator Panel Pressing the key will increase or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking. The timer must be set in the range of 000 to 495 seconds, in 5-second increments. If set to 000, printing will be continued immediately without allowing any time interval.
Page 135: Print Status Page
Operating the Operator Panel Service Menu >Service > The service menu contains maintenance operations to be performed by service personnel. The Print Status Page, Toner ID, Developer, and Drum menus appear; however, in general, you will only need to use the Print Status Page and Toner ID menu.
Page 136 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The message display indicates a question mark (?). ENTER >>Print Status Page ? Press the ENTER key. The message display indicates Processing and printing starts. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. MENU 1-126...
Page 137 Operating the Operator Panel Setting the Toner ID >>Toner ID If the type of the toner kit (TK-60 [prints 20,000 sheets] or TK-60E [prints 10,000 sheets]) was changed, set the toner ID as follows so that accurate toner gauge measurement is indicated on the status page. The default setting is CA (TK-60).
Page 138 Operating the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the key and display CA for the TK-60 or BA for the TK- 60E in place of ##. The factory default setting is CA (TK-60). >>Toner ID Press the ENTER key. ENTER Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready.
Page 139 About the printer driver The Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with this printer contains the printer drivers for Windows and Macintosh computers. By installing this printer driver on your computer, you can print from Windows and Macintosh applications.
Page 140: Installing The Printer Driver
Click on Install Drivers to start dirver installation. If this screen does not appear, click the Windows Start button and select Run. Enter the following: [CD drive letter]:\setup Click the OK button. After a few moments, the Kyocera Mita Digital Library main menu appears.
Page 141: Printing From Applications
Printing From Applications Printing From Applications This section uses a document created using Microsoft Word as an example of how to print from applications. 2.2.1 Setting the paper size When feeding from the paper cassette, do not insert paper into the MP tray.
Page 142 Printing From Applications Click the Properties button in the Print dialog box. The Properties dialog box is displayed. Properties button Properties dialog box Click the paper size icon in the Paper Size list box so that it is greyed, then click the OK button. A5 was selected for the following example.
Page 143 Printing From Applications Once you finish making paper size settings, the Print dialog box is displayed again. Click the OK button to start printing. Settings made from applications are not saved when the application is closed, and default settings are restored when the application is opened the next time.
Page 144 Printing From Applications 2.2.2 Custom Size Settings This printer can feed non-standard paper sizes. The paper cassette can accommodate sizes ranging from 148 to 216 mm in width and 216 to 297 mm in length, and the MP tray can accommodate sizes ranging from 80 to 216 mm in width and 148 to 297 mm in length.
Page 145 Printing From Applications Enter a name for your custom size and click the Add button. Name settings Add button Units Paper size Select the unit or measurement, Inches and Millimeters. Enter the height and width of the custom size in Size. Click the OK button.
Page 146 Setting the Printer Driver Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Printers. Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1800 or Kyocera Mita FS-3800 icon and then click Properties. The Kyocera Mita FS-3800XL Properties dialog box is displayed.
Page 147 Controlling the Option Units Click Paper Feeder in the Available Options window and then the Add button. Paper Feeder will appear in the Installed Options window. If two or more paper feeders are installed, an equal number of Paper Feeder indications should be displayed in the Installed Options window.
Page 148 Setting the Printer Driver Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Printers. Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1800 or Kyocera Mita FS-3800 icon and then click Properties. The Kyocera Mita FS-3800XL Properties dialog box is displayed. 2-10...
Page 149 Controlling the Option Units Click the Setup tab. Setup tab Click Duplex Unit in the Available Options window and then the Add button. Duplex Unit will appear in the Installed Options window. Duplex Unit Available Options Add button Installed Options Click the OK button.
Page 150 Controlling the Option Units Setting using an application Click File from the menu bar. Next, click Print, and the Print dialog box will appear. Click the Properties button in the Print dialog box. The Properties dialog box is displayed. Click the Output tab. 2-12...
Page 151 Controlling the Option Units Select None, Long-Edge Binding, or Short-Edge Binding in Duplex Mode. Duplex Mode Portrait, Portrait, short-edge long-edge Landscape, Landscape, short-edge long-edge Click the OK button in the Properties dialog box. The Print dialog box is displayed again. Click the OK button to start printing. To change the default setting to duplex printing, make this setting from Windows.
Page 152 Setting the Printer Driver Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Printers. Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1800 or Kyocera Mita FS-3800 icon and then click Properties. The Kyocera Mita FS-3800XL Properties dialog box is displayed. Click the Setup tab.
Page 153 Controlling the Option Units Click Mailbox Sorter in the Available Options window and then the Add button. Mailbox Sorter will appear in the Installed Options window. Mailbox Sorter Available Options Add button Installed Options Click the OK button. Setting using an application Click File from the menu bar.
Page 154 Controlling the Option Units Click the Properties button in the Print dialog box. The Properties dialog box is displayed. Click the Output tab. Select the desired mode from the Output Bin pull-down menu, and click the OK button. Output Bin 2-16...
Page 155 Controlling the Option Units The following output modes will be displayed: Face Up (Paper is ejected to the printer's face-up tray*) Face Down (Paper is ejected to the printer's face-down tray) Sorter Mode (Paper is ejected to the sorter tray face-down) Collator Mode (Paper is ejected to the sorter tray face-down) Stacker Mode Mailbox 1 to 5 (Paper is ejected to the specified sorter tray face-down)
Page 156: Chapter 3 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter 3 This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the registration roller and charger wire. This chapter explains the following topics: • Toner Container Replacement • Waste Toner Bottle Replacement •...
Page 157: Toner Container Replacement
Be sure to clean the inside of the printer when replacing the toner container. For details, see section 3.3 Cleaning on page 3-9. • Use of original Kyocera Mita toner kits is highly recommended to prevent printer trouble and ensure the long life of the printer.
Page 158: Replenishing Toner
Toner Container Replacement 3.1.2 Replenishing Toner Open the printer top cover all the way. Top Cover Pull the lock lever (green colored) to the right and gently lift the old toner container. Lock Lever Keep the toner container as level as possible while removing. Note Put the old toner container in the plastic bag supplied with the toner kit.
Page 159 Toner Container Replacement Take the new toner container from the bag. With the label side down, thoroughly shake the toner container (in the direction of the arrow) ten times or more. This ensures that the toner is evenly distributed inside. New Toner Container 10 Times or more...
Page 160 Toner Container Replacement Push firmly on the top of the toner container at the positions marked PUSH HERE. When the toner container fits into place, it will lock with a clicking sound. Close the top cover. • It is necessary to clean the inside of the printer after replacing the toner container.
Page 161 Waste Toner Bottle Replacement Waste Toner Bottle Replacement 3.2.1 Replace the Waste Toner Bottle When replacing the toner container, the used waste toner bottle in the printer should also be replaced with a new one from the new toner kit. Note Open the side cover on the left side of the printer.
Page 162 Waste Toner Bottle Replacement Cap the waste toner bottle after removing from the printer. Old Waste Toner Bottle To avoid toner spilling, place the capped waste toner bottle in the plastic bag supplied before forwarding to proper disposal. Plastic Bag Open the cap of the new waste toner bottle.
Page 163 Waste Toner Bottle Replacement Insert the new waste toner bottle as shown in the figure. The bottle will be locked when it fits into place. New Waste Toner Bottle Ensuring that it is correctly inserted, close the side cover. The printer parts must be cleaned when replacing the toner 3.3 Cleaning on page 3-9.
Page 164: Cleaning The Charger Wire
Cleaning Cleaning In addition to the maintenance procedures described on the following pages, the charger wire in the drum unit and paper feed unit should be cleaned from time to time, or whenever print quality problems occur. To avoid print quality problems, the following printer parts must be cleaned with every toner container replacement.
Page 165 Cleaning 3.3.2 Cleaning the Grid Take the grid cleaner from protective bag in the new toner kit, and remove the cap. Protective Bag Grid Cleaner The grid cleaner pad is impregnated with water. Perform the following cleaning procedure before the pad dries. Note Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad uppermost, as shown in the diagram.
Page 166 Cleaning After attaching the grid cleaner, repeat the action of slowly pulling out and then pushing back in the main charger unit at least 5 times. It is easier to pull out the main charger for the first time if it is raised slightly, as shown in the figure.
Page 167: Paper Feed Unit
Cleaning After cleaning the charger wire, push the main charger unit all the way in and close the side cover. 3.3.3 Paper Feed Unit To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the paper feed unit in the following manner. While pulling the paper feed unit release lever, pull out the paper feed unit.
Page 168 Cleaning Wipe the paper dust on the registration roller and the paper ramp using the wiper cloth included in the toner kit. Transfer Roller [Black] Note below. Wiper Cloth Paper Ramp Registration Roller Paper Feed Unit Do not touch the transfer roller (the black roller) when wiping the paper ramp.
Page 169: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guide • Print Quality Problems • Indicators and Messages •...
Page 170: General Guide
If the problem occurs only with a specific file or application, check the printer settings for that application. If you still cannot correct a printer problem even after checking the above, please contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
Page 171: Print Quality Problems
As the following table shows, there are many possible causes of print quality problems, such as blank output as. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is explained below. If you still can not solve the problem, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Printed Results Corrective Action Check the developer unit.
Page 172 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Black or white vertical streaks Check the operator panel. If the Toner low TK-60 message is displayed and the ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See section 3.1 Toner Container Replacement page 3-2.
Page 173 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Check the paper chute and the ramp. Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Draw out the paper feed unit and check for toner on the paper ramp. Clean the paper ramp using a soft, dry, lint- free cloth.
Page 174: Indicators And Messages
Indicators and Messages Indicators and Messages The tables on the following pages indicate how to respond to problems indicated by the operator panel indicators and messages. 4.3.1 Indicators Indicator Name Condition Description Flashing An error occurs that you can clear by yourself. The printer is on-line.
Page 175: Maintenance Messages
Indicators and Messages 4.3.2 Maintenance Messages The following table lists maintenance messages that can be dealt with by the user. Message Corrective Action Add paper (paper source) The paper has run out. Supply paper according to the paper source displayed (paper cassette, MP tray, or optional paper feeder).
Page 176 Indicators and Messages Message Corrective Action There is no paper cassette set (paper size, paper type) that matches with the data for Load MP tray (paper size)/(paper type) printing . Because there is no cassette that matches the data, printing is done from the MP tray.
Page 177: Error Messages
Indicators and Messages 4.3.3 Error Messages The following table lists error messages that can be dealt with by the user. Message Corrective Action VMB: A virtual bin that was specified for output does not contain any jobs, or the File not found virtual bin is not being used.
Page 178 Indicators and Messages Message Corrective Action Current print processing cannot continue. KPDL Error To print out a error report, display > Print KPDL errs from the mode select menu, Press GO and select On. Press the GO key to resume printing. You can abandon printing by the CANCEL key. If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset !"...
Page 179 Indicators and Messages Message Corrective Action Check the error code displayed in the place of ## and refer to the appropriate RAM disk error ## description below. Press GO 01: Abnormal format. Try turning the power off and on again. 02: RAM DISK mode is Off.
Page 180: Correcting A Paper Jam
Correcting a Paper Jam Correcting a Paper Jam The Paper jam message is displayed on the message display when paper becomes stuck in the paper transport system, the paper feed timing is incorrect, or paper fails to feed at all. The jam can be corrected by removing the paper.
Page 181 Correcting a Paper Jam When the jammed paper has been removed, open and close the printer's top cover or the paper feed unit. Then the printer automatically warms up, goes on-line, and continues printing. Depending on the point at which the jam occurred, the printer may or may not print the jammed page.
Page 182: Jam At The Paper Cassette Or Inside The Printer
Correcting a Paper Jam 4.4.1 Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer Paper is jammed at the paper cassette or inside the printer. Paper jam Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. Cassette 1 While the paper jam message is displayed, press the key.
Page 183 Correcting a Paper Jam If paper is jammed before the registration roller, remove it as shown Figure 1. If paper is jammed under the registration roller, remove it as shown in Figure Registration Registration Roller Roller Figure 2 Figure 1 Also, open the rear cover and remove the jammed paper.
Page 184: Paper Jam At The Option Duplexer
Correcting a Paper Jam 4.4.2 Paper Jam at the Option Duplexer Option Paper is jammed inside the duplexer rear cover of the option duplexer or at Paper jam the duplexer drawer. Duplexer Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. While the paper jam message is displayed, press the key.
Page 185 Correcting a Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper. and remove the paper jam. Close the rear cover of the duplexer and refit the duplex drawer. Close rear cover duplex drawer. - HELP END -- Press ? Key 4-17...
Page 186: Paper Jam At The Option Sorter
Correcting a Paper Jam 4.4.3 Paper Jam at the Option Sorter Option Paper is jammed at the option sorter. Paper jam Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. Option Stacker While the paper jam message is displayed, press the key.
Page 187 Correcting a Paper Jam 4.4.4 Jam at the MP Tray Paper is jammed at the MP tray. Paper jam Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. MP tray While the paper jam message is displayed, press the key. A online help message appears.
Page 188 Paper Selection Chapter 5 This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guidelines • Right Paper • Special Paper • Paper Type Setting...
Page 189: General Guidelines
General Guidelines General Guidelines 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. The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.
Page 190 Right Paper Right Paper Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting motions. A high- quality printing paper matching the printer's requirements withstands all these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copies consistently.
Page 191: Paper Size
Right Paper Paper Size Cassettes and an MP tray are available for the paper sizes listed in Table 5.2. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°. Table 5.2 Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding Multi-Purpose tray Size...
Page 192: Moisture Content
Right Paper Thickness (Caliper) Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thin paper as low- caliper paper. The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin.
Page 193 Right Paper Other Paper Properties 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. Curl: Most paper has a natural tendency to curl in one direction.
Page 194: Special Paper
Special Paper Special Paper This section explains printing on special paper. The page printer can use the following types of special paper. In this case, set the media type according to the table below. Paper type Media type Colored paper Color Preprinted paper Preprinted...
Page 195 Special Paper 5.3.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Label paper must be manually fed.
Page 196: Preprinted Paper
Special Paper Table 5.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper. Table 5.4 Adhesive Label Specifications Item Specification Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m (12 to 20 lb/ream) Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m (28 to 40 lb/ream) Thickness of top sheet 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils) Composite thickness...
Page 197 Special Paper Recycled Paper Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond paper (see Table 5.1 on page 5-2) except whiteness. Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that the printing quality is satisfactory. Note 5-10...
Page 198 Paper Type Setting Paper Type Setting This 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 operator panel will cause the printer to automatically print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.
Page 199 Fonts Appendix A This chapter explains the types of fonts you can use with the printer, including the printer's internal fonts. This appendix explains the following topics: • Internal Fonts • List of Fonts...
Page 200 Internal Fonts Internal Fonts A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several characteristics identify a font. These include the code Programming Manual set (For details on the code sets, please read the on the supplied CD-ROM.), spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family.
Page 201 List of Fonts List of Fonts This section contains a full list of the printer's internal fonts. You can print the same font list from the printer by using the printer's operator panel key. To print a list of fonts, refer to Mode Select Menu, List of Fonts. A.2.1 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts Font number...
Page 202 List of Fonts Font number Font samples...
Page 203 List of Fonts Font number Font samples...
Page 204 List of Fonts A.2.2 KPDL Fonts (1)
Page 205 List of Fonts A.2.3 KPDL Fonts (2)
Page 206 Expansion Memory Appendix B Installation This appendix explains how to expand the printer's memory. Expanded printer memory enables you to print more complex pages, download more fonts, and define more macros.
Page 207 By installing the DIMM into your printer, the memory in the FS-1800 can be increased to a maximum of 264 MB, and the FS-3800 can be increased to a maximum of 272 MB.
Page 208 Expansion Memory Installation Removing the Main Circuit Board The main circuit board of the printer is equipped with two sockets for memory expansion. Expansion memory is available in the form of a DIMM. The following instructions are intended for the technician only. Note Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and DIMM Protect the electronics by taking these precautions:...
Page 209 Expansion Memory Installation Remove the two screws from the printer's rear cover. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer. DIMM Sockets Before pulling the main circuit board out, clean an area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer's rear panel.
Page 210: Installing Dimm
Expansion Memory Installation DIMM to be used See your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing information of the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer. Either a 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB DIMM can be used for memory expansion.
Page 211 If the installation has been successful, the amount of memory shown on the status page will correspond with the amount of expanded memory. (The factory installed memory size is 8 MB for the FS-1800 and 16 MB for the FS-3800.)
Page 212 Host Computer Appendix C Interface This appendix explains the signals used in the laser printer's parallel and RS-232C interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. The RS-232C protocols are also covered. Finally, it explains how to use the printer in a multi-computer environment.
Page 213 Parallel Interface C.1 Parallel Interface C.1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes The printer features fast data transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be activated from the operator panel. on page #-#. Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard. Note Auto [default] The printer automatically changes its communication mode to the one the...
Page 214 Parallel Interface Table C. 1 Parallel Connector Pin Assignment In/out Description 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]...
Page 215 Parallel Interface Detailed descriptions of the signals follow. Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1) A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines. Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9) These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host computer to the printer.
Page 216 Parallel Interface Power Ready (Pin 35) This signal is high when the printer's power is on. Select In [nSelectIn] (Pin 36) This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force the printer online.
Page 217 Serial Interface C.2 Serial Interface C.2.1 Interface Signals The pins of the printer's RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C. 2. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C.2 RS-232C Signal Pin Assignments In/out Signal...
Page 218 Serial Interface 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. RS-232C Interface Voltage Levels The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C specifications.
Page 219 RS-232C Protocol C.3 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. Parameters can be changed from the operator panel.
Page 220 RS-232C Protocol H5: Protocol logic Parameter value Meaning 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.
Page 221 RS-232C Cable Connection C.4 RS-232C Cable Connection C.4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable After obtaining an RS-232C cable, check that it is wired correctly, referring to the pin assignment table in Appendix C. If you have an IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067, you will have to resolder the wiring at the printer end of the cable.
Page 222 RS-232C Cable Connection The printer's RS-232C parameters are factory-set to the following values: Baud rate=9600 bps, data bits (character length)=8 bits, stop bits=1, parity=none The two RS-232C protocols are XON/XOFF and DTR. The printer performs both of them simultaneously, using positive logic for DTR. If you are uncertain as to the printer's current parameter settings, you can reset them to the values listed above by following the procedure described on the last page in this manual.
Page 223 RS-232C Cable Connection The Properties sheet is displayed for the selected COM port. Click on the Port Settings tab and set the port properties. After setting the properties, click OK button. 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...
Page 224 Option Units Appendix D This appendix explains how to install each option unit. Also refer to the manuals of the respective option units. This appendix explains the following option units: • PF-60 Paper Feeder • DU-60 Duplexer • SO-60 Sorter •...
Page 225 The following options are available for the printer The following options are available for the printer SO-60 Sorter SO-60 Sorter Equipped with five trays each with 200 sheets capacity. Performs sorting, collating, and mailbox function. PT-60 Attaches to the top of the printer. Face-up PT-60 Face-up Output Tray Output Tray...
Page 226 Installing Option Units Installing Option Units D.2.1 PF-60 Paper Feeder Up to three option paper feeders can be installed below the printer. A paper feeder can hold approximately 500 sheets of paper at a time. By using option paper feeders in conjunction with the printer paper cassette, which can also hold approximately 500 sheets of paper, up to approximately 2,000 sheets of paper can be fed continuously.
Page 227 Installing Option Units Push the bottom plate down until it locks. Set the paper size dial to the size of paper to be used. Adjust the paper guides and paper stopper to the size of paper to be loaded.
Page 228 Installing Option Units Load paper. • Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the paper guides. Note • The paper cassette will hold approximately 500 sheets of paper with a 80 g/m² (21 lb.) basis weight, or with a thickness of 0.11 mm. Load Limit Load Limit Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown.
Page 229 Installing Option Units D.2.2 DU-60 Duplexer Install the option duplexer immediately below the printer. By combining the two binding modes (short edge bind and long edge bind) with the two printing orientations (portrait and landscape), duplex printing is possible in four different methods (see on page #-#).
Page 230 Installing Option Units Gently place the printer on top of the duplexer. Connect the printer cable (parallel interface cable, serial interface cable or network interface cable) according to your operation environment. Connect the power cord to the printer.
Page 231 Installing Option Units Pass the connected cable and the power cable through the opening in the duplexer. Install the duplexer rear cover.
Page 232 Installing Option Units D.2.3 SO-60 Sorter Install the option sorter on top of the printer. It is equipped with five sorter trays, with a capacity of 150 sheets each. Ejection is possible in three modes: sorter mode, collator mode and mail box mode (for details about the modes, see section on page #-#).
Page 233 Installing Option Units If the duplexer has been installed, remove the duplexer rear cover. Remove the sorter connection cover from the printer. Store the removed cover in a safe place. Sorter Connection Cover Install the sorter by inserting the four hooks on its attachment legs into the cutouts in the printer.
Page 234 Installing Option Units Push the sorter down so that the gap between the sorter and printer is approximately 5 mm. Sorter Printer To remove the sorter, hold the bottom of the attachment legs and disengage the hooks. Connect the communication cable of the sorter to the printer. Communication Cable D-11...
Page 235 Installing Option Units When disconnecting the connector of the communication cable, hold the grip on the connector as shown in the figure and then pull it out. Connect the power cord supplied with the sorter between the sorter and printer. Power Cord Secure the connected communication cable and power cord to an attachment leg on the sorter.
Page 236 Installing Option Units Connect the power cord supplied with the printer to the sorter. Install the five sorter trays to the sorter. Sorter Tray If the duplexer has been installed, remove the two cut-out portions from the upper part of the duplexer rear cover that was removed in step 5.
Page 237 Installing Option Units Install the sorter, connect the cables and then reinstall the duplexer rear cover. Duplex Rear Cover Do not move or lift the printer with the sorter installed. Warning D-14...
Page 238 Installing Option Units D.2.4 PT-60 Face-up Output Tray Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side facing up (reverse order), or when you are printing on envelopes, postcards, transparencies, or thick paper. Install the paper stopper according to the size of paper to be used.
Page 239 Installing Option Units D.2.5 Network Interface Card 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 the printer's power off and disconnect the power cord and printer cable.
Page 240 Installing Option Units D.2.6 Hard Disk Unit Insert the hard disk unit (Microdrive) into its slot on the main circuit board of the printer. If a hard disk unit is installed in the printer, received data can be rasterized and stored on this hard disk unit. This enables high- speed printing of multiple copies using an electric sort function.
Page 241 Installing Option Units Install the hard disk unit to the main circuit board. Return the main circuit board to the printer by reversing the procedure followed when removing it. D-18...
Page 242 Installing Option Units D.2.7 CompactFlash (memory) Card Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot located near the handle on the right of the printer. A CompactFlash card is a microchip card containing, for example, nonresident fonts and/or macros, forms, etc. The printer reads the contents of the card into its internal memory when power is switched on.
Page 243: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Appendix E...
Page 244 Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Item Description FS-1800 FS-3800 Printing method Electrophotography, laser scan Printing speed 16 copies/minute (A4 or letter-size 24 copies/minute (A4 or letter-size paper, when printing multiple copies of paper, when printing multiple copies of the same page)
Page 245 Printer Specifications Item Description FS-1800 FS-3800 Power requirements 120 V , 60 Hz, max. 7.2 A 120 V , 60 Hz, max. 7.2 A (U.S.A./Canada) (U.S.A./Canada) 220–240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz, max. 3.6 A 220–240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz, max. 3.6 A...
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Page 247: Expansion Memory
Memory Module). See your Kyocera Mita dealer This is a network management tool that can be to purchase the DIMM that is best suited for use used with the Kyocera Mita FS series. You can with this printer. view information for printers connected to the network using SNMP commands.
Page 248: Printer Driver
You can change the amount of time before the printer goes into sleep mode from the printer's operator panel. The default setting is 15 minutes for the FS-1800 or 30 minutes for the FS-3800. Status page This lists printer conditions, such as the printer's memory, the total number of copies printed, and paper source settings.
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