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Xerox FS-C8008DN Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    FS-C8008N FS-C8008DN Color Laser Printer Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 Cautions • To prevent the printer from tipping over, the optional CA-31B caster kit must be installed when the printer is installed with more than one paper feeder or a duplex unit. For detailed information on the CA-31B caster kit, see •...
  • Page 3 Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.
  • Page 4 PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. KPDL is trademark of Kyocera Corporation. Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.
  • Page 5 IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PRO- GRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 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 6 Agfa Monotype License Agreement 1) "Software" shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software. 2) You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters, numerals, characters and symbols ("Typefaces") solely for your own customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on the registration card you return to Agfa Japan.
  • Page 7 FCC statement (for users in the United States) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Important Notes for Interface connectors Be sure to power off the printer before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable. For protection against static electricity discharge to the printer's internal electronics through the interface connector(s), cover any interface connec- tor that is not in use with the protective cap supplied. Use shielded interface cables.
  • Page 9 U.S. CDRH regulations The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured on and after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
  • Page 10 Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Color Laser Printer FS-C8008N Trade name: Kyocera Mita Responsible party: Kyocera Mita America, Inc. Address: 225 Sand Road PO Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008, U.S.A. Telephone: (973) 808-8444 Fax: (973) 882-6000 Contact person for technical matter: Ryozo Kojima Phone: (973)-882-6019 Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer’s address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, Japan...
  • Page 11 Declaration of Conformity for Australia Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer’s address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, Japan declares that the product Product name: Color Laser Printer Model name: FS-C8008N Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-C8008N is the 31 ppm (monochrome)/8 ppm (color), A4 size and utilized plane paper;...
  • Page 12 ® NERGY As an E Partner, we have determined that this product meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. The basic objective of the E encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently. This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the E This function makes it possible to reduce the amount of electrical power consumed by the printer.

  • Page 13: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Environment CAUTION • Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the printer.
  • Page 14 Power Supply/Grounding the Printer WARNING • DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connec- tions in the same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock... • Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 15: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Printer WARNING • DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside.
  • Page 16 Other Precautions • DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer. • DO NOT open the front cover, turn off the main switch, or pull out the power plug during printing. • During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health.
  • Page 17 For More Information... Item Installation Guide (paper manual) Quick Reference Guide (paper manual) The following documents are stored in the CD-ROM as PDF documents. Operation Guide (this manual) KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide PRESCRIBE Commands Technical Reference PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference Description Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page.
  • Page 18 Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter explains printer features and the names of parts. Chapter 2 Handling Paper This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer. Chapter 3 Using the 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.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 Chapter 2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.4.1 Chapter 3 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.6.1 3.6.2 Introduction...
  • Page 20 Selecting the Paper Feed Source ......3-74 Duplex Printing (FS-C8008DN) ......3-75 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter .
  • Page 21 4.4.6 Paper Jam — Duplexer ........4-16 4.4.7 Paper Jam —...

  • Page 22: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Basic model of the FS-C8008 Series. Equipped with two paper cassettes, each with a capacity for holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper. Ecosys Color FS-C8008DN FS-C8008 Series model which is equipped with a duplexer (for two-sided printing) and a paper cassette with a capacity for holding 500 standard-size sheets of paper.

  • Page 23: Features

    1.1 Features Features This section outlines the common major printer features of the FS-C8008N and the FS-C8008DN Ecosys color laser printers. 1.1.1 General Components with an ultra-long product life The main printer components such as the imaging drum, development units, and fuser unit have an ultra-long product life.

  • Page 24: Software

    1.1 Features Two expansion slots for hardware interfaces The printer is equipped with two expansion slots for plugging in an optional network interface card and a hard disk. Standard bidirectional parallel interface Ensures high-speed data transfer between the host computer and printer. Memory card slot You can select and read the data in a memory card set in this slot from the printer operator panel.

  • Page 25: Networking

    1.1 Features KPDL3 (Kyocera Printer Description Language 3) The printer uses KPDL3, Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page description language Level 3. The printer has 136 fonts that are compatible with Adobe PostScript fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.) PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes The printer has the built-in two-dimensional stacked bar codes of PDF 417 (Portable Data File 417).

  • Page 26: Parts And Functions

    The cover must also be open to clear paper jam. Top Paper Cassette (FS-C8008N)/Duplex Drawer (FS-C8008DN) The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to A3 sizes. For the FS-C8008DN, the top drawer includes the duplexer for two-sided printing.
  • Page 27 1.2 Parts and Functions Figure 1-2 In order to maintain operability and print quality, this printer operates a cooling fan for 30 minutes even after the power is turned off. For this reason, you should not unplug the power cord even after turning off the power. Caution Paper Stopper This stopper, when flipped up, prevents the printed sheet of large size from falling.

  • Page 28: Internal

    1.2.2 Internal Figure 1-3 In order to maintain operability and print quality, this printer operates a cooling fan for 30 minutes even after the power is turned off. For this reason, you should not unplug the power cord even after turning off the power. Caution Black Toner Container This container holds black (K) toner.
  • Page 29 1.2 Parts and Functions Waste Toner Box This plastic box collects waste toner for later disposal. The box has a cap which is used to seal the box opening when being disposed of. Fuser Unit The fuser unit fixes the toner permanently on the paper. The fuser becomes very hot during printing.

  • Page 30: Rear

    1.2.3 Rear Figure 1-4 Vents Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside. USB Interface Connector This connector is a USB interface that conforms to the Full-Speed USB 2.0. Use a USB cable between this connector and the USB port on a computer. Memory Card Slot This slot receives a memory card.
  • Page 31 1.2 Parts and Functions Hard Disk Slot (HDD) This slot holds an optional hard disk for storing print jobs. A Kyocera Mita manufactured hard disk must be used. For details, see page A-12. Exhaust Duct Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside. Quick Reference Guide Holder Use this holder to store the included Quick Reference Guide for easy access.

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 Handling Paper

    Chapter 2 Handling Paper The printer can use a variety of media in various sizes. However, any media you will choose to use with the printer must be in accordance with the guidelines and specifications in this chapter. Use of paper not satisfying these guidelines and specifications may cause problems such as frequent paper jams, poor quality printing, and possible damage to the printer mechanism.

  • Page 33: General

    2.1 General General The Ecosys Color FS-C8008 Series printers are designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper, like those widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printers will also support other types of paper as long as they meet the standards explained in this chapter. Selecting the right paper is very important.

  • Page 34: Minimum And Maximum Paper Sizes

    Item Direction of grain Pulp content Table 2-1 (Continued) † 2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as cut-sheet, the MP (multi-purpose) tray must be used. Figure 2-1 2.1.4 Recommended Paper The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Right Paper

    2.2 Selecting the Right Paper Selecting the Right Paper To get clean, crisp printouts from laser printers all the time, select high-quality printer paper that meets the printer’s requirements. Laser printers use laser beams, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat, all of which affect the paper. Furthermore, paper slide, bends, and twists as it passes through laser printers during printing.

  • Page 36: Paper Properties

    MP tray Ledger Wide Statement Hagaki Oufuku Hagaki Youkei 2 Youkei 4 Custom Table 2-3 (Continued) 2.2.2 Paper properties Smoothness Paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause gaps in printouts. However, paper with surfaces that are too smooth may cause multiple-sheet feeding and fogging problems (fogging is a gray background effect).
  • Page 37 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper Table 2-4 (Continued) Thickness (Caliper) Thick paper is called high-caliper paper and thin paper is called low-caliper paper. Paper used by the printer should be neither too thick nor too thin. If you encounter paper jam, multiple-sheet feed, or too light printing problems, the paper may be too thin.

  • Page 38: Other Properties Of Paper

    2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2.3 Other properties of paper Porosity The density of paper structure, which indicates the compactness of the fiber bonding. It is also the characteristic that allows air to pass through paper (i.e., air permeability). Stiffness The ability of paper to resist deformation under stress.

  • Page 39: Loading Paper

    2.3 Loading Paper Loading Paper The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette and the MP tray. Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Caution Figure 2-2 2.3.1 Loading Paper into the Cassette Perform the following procedure to load paper into the cassette.
  • Page 40 3 3 3 3 Adjust the position of the paper guides according to the size of the paper you will use. To move the paper guides, press the green-colored knobs. Figure 2-4 4 4 4 4 Align the paper stopper correctly with the markings in the cassette that match the paper size: Figure 2-5 5 5 5 5...

  • Page 41: Loading Paper Into The Mp (Multi-Purpose) Tray

    2.3 Loading Paper 2.3.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Perform the following procedure to load paper into the MP tray. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Open the MP tray located on the right side of the printer. Figure 2-7 Adjust the position of the paper guides according to the size of the paper you will use.

  • Page 42: Special Paper

    Special Paper Besides plain paper, this printer can use the following types of special paper: Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) Thick paper (90 to 200 g/m²) Colored paper Recycled paper Overhead projector transparencies Transparency Postcards Envelopes Label Table 2-5 You can assign one of these special paper type to a paper cassette or MP (multi-purpose) tray by using the printer’s operator panel keys.
  • Page 43 2.4 Special Paper Transparency Transparencies for overhead projectors must withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. The recommended transparency product is as follows: 3M CG3700 (Letter, A4) Transparencies must be placed on the MP (multi-purpose) tray with the long edge towards the printer.
  • Page 44 When the label paper has extra margin around the label’s outside edges that correspond to the margins of the printable area, do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until printing is finished. Allowed Figure 2-12 When selecting labels, make sure to use only those meeting the following requirements: Item Value Top sheet weight...
  • Page 45 2.4 Special Paper Envelopes Envelopes must be fed manually. Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of ordinary paper, it is not always possible to ensure consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface. Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. See section direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when envelopes pass through the printer.

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 Using The Operator Panel

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys Color printer. In general you need to use the operator panel only to make default settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using the printer driver trough the application software. Changes to printer settings made using a software application override changes made using the operator panel.

  • Page 47: Understanding The Operator Panel

    3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED). Figure 3-1 Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in the sections that follow.

  • Page 48: Indicators In Message Display

    Message Sleeping Cancelling data Waiting FormFeed TimeOut Table 3-1 (Continued) Error codes 3.1.2 Indicators in Message Display Figure 3-2 Interface Indicator (INTERFACE) The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently in use: Each interface has a timeout time of 30 seconds during which the other interface should wait to receive a print job.
  • Page 49 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Paper Size Indicator (SIZE) This indicator indicates: • • The abbreviations used to indicate the paper sizes and their dimensions are as follows: † While the printer is in standby, the paper size of the cassette. The default paper cassette is determined by the operator panel keys.
  • Page 50 Paper Type Indicator (TYPE) This indicator shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette. The paper type can be manually defined using the operator panel. For more information, see Handling on page 3-69. The following abbreviations are used: (none) Auto Plain paper...

  • Page 51: Keys

    3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel 3.1.3 Keys The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have the secondary function. The printer has a parallel, serial, and an optional network interface. Configuration to the printer settings made with these keys affect only one of these interfaces that is currently active (indicated by the INTERFACE indicator on the message display).
  • Page 52 MENU Key The MENU key lets you enter the menu system to change the setup and printing environment of the printer. Pressing this key during a menu selection will terminate the selection and return the printer to the normal operation. Arrow Keys The four arrow keys are used in the menu system to access a desired item or enter numeric values.

  • Page 53: Using The Menu Selection System

    3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Using the Menu Selection System 3.2.1 Menu Selection System This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the printer environment such as the number of copies to print, emulation, etc., to your specific needs.
  • Page 54 Selecting a Menu The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press the • If the selected menu has a sub-menu, > is displayed after the menu. Paper Handling > Press the key to move to the sub-menu or • > is displayed before the sub-menu. Indicates that this is the sub-menu >Type Adjust Press the...

  • Page 55: Menu System Road Map

    3.2 Using the Menu Selection System 3.2.2 Menu System Road Map The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the printer. For details about menu selection operations, see Ready PAR A4 PLAIN Print Print e-MPS Continued on the next page MENU Key Menu Map Status Page...
  • Page 56 Continued Interface > Parallel Interface Interface > Network Interface > Serial Interface > Option Emulation PCL 6 Emulation > KC-GL Emulation > KPDL Emulation > KPDL (AUTO) Continued on the next page 3-11 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System >Parallel I/F Nibble (high) >NetWare >NetWare...
  • Page 57 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Font Page Set Print Quality Opt. ROM Hard Disk RAM Disk Mode Continued > >Font Select >Code Set >List of >List of > >Copies >Orientation >Page Protect >LF Action >CR Action > >Tone >Gloss Mode >...
  • Page 58 Continued Memory Card > Paper Handling > Color Mode Color Color Mode Monochrome Continued on the next page 3-13 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System >Read Fonts >Write Data >Write Data >Delete Data >Format >List of Partition >MP Tray Mode Cassette >MP Tray Mode First...
  • Page 59 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Life Counters Others Continued > >Total Print >New Toner [C] Installed >New Toner [M] Installed >New Toner [Y] Installed >New Toner [K] Installed > >MSG Language English >Form Feed Time Out 000sec. >Sleep Timer >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot.

  • Page 60: Menu Map And Status Pages

    Menu Map and Status Pages This section explains the procedure for printing the printer’s internal information using the menu selection system. The menu map is usefull as a reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system. The status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when requesting service to the printer.
  • Page 61 3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages FS-C8008N Page Printer MENU MAP Figure 3-3 3-16...

  • Page 62: Printing A Status Page

    3.3.2 Printing a Status Page You can check the printer’s current status, including available memory space and option settings by printing a status page. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Press the MENU key.

  • Page 63: Status Page

    3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages Understanding the Status Page The numbers in the following diagram refer the items explained below the diagram. The items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version. Figure 3-4 STATUS PAGE Hardware Information Page Information...
  • Page 64 Memory This item shows: • Standard memory in the printer (128 MB) • Option memory slot status (Slots 1 and 2) in megabytes • Total memory in the printer • Current status of the RAM disk Page Information This item shows the page related items: •...

  • Page 65: E-Mps

    3.4 e-MPS e-MPS e-MPS is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System’ which implements the following functions that are available from the printer driver: • • In either job mode, when printing a document, the print data is transferred from the computer to the printer then stored on the printer’s hard disk.

  • Page 66: Using Quick Copy

    3.4 e-MPS Job Storage Job storage stores print jobs either temporarily or permanently, or in virtual mailboxes, as you click an appropriate radio button on the printer driver when printing from a computer. Virtual Mailbox Virtual mailbox is part of Job Storage, which stores print jobs on the hard disk without printing.
  • Page 67 3.4 e-MPS Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy To print additional copies of a job stored in the printer: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9...

  • Page 68: Using Proof-And-Hold

    Deleting a Quick Copy Job All quick copy jobs are automatically deleted when the printer is turned off. If you desire to explicitly delete a stored quick copy job, proceed as follows: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3.4.2...

  • Page 69: Printing A Private Print/Job Retention

    3.4 e-MPS 3.4.3 Printing a Private Print/Job Retention In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed until you release the job from the operator panel. At sending the job from the application software, you can specify a 4-digit access code in the printer driver.
  • Page 70 9 9 9 9 Press the ENTER key. The ID input line appears. Enter the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key. >Agenda 0000 To enter the ID, press the changed and then enter the correct number by pressing the You can set the number of copies to be printed.
  • Page 71 3.4 e-MPS Printing a Code Job Install the KM-NET Job Manager software from the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. To do this, from the CD-ROM Main Menu, select Printer Utilities > Install KM-NET Job Manager. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5...
  • Page 72 Printing a List of Code Jobs If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can have a List of Code Job printed using the operator panel. 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key. 2 2 2 2 Press the key repeatedly until e-MPS >...

  • Page 73: Retrieving Jobs From Virtual Mailbox (Vmb)

    3.4 e-MPS 3.4.4 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) To retrieve the jobs posted in the virtual mailbox, proceed as follows. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 Printing a List of VMB A Virtual Mailbox list includes the jobs currently stored in the mailboxes.
  • Page 74 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >List of VMB appears. >List of VMB 5 5 5 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >List of VMB ? 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a list of jobs currently posted in the virtual mailboxes as shown in VIRTUAL MAIL BOX LIST Figure 3-6...

  • Page 75: Changing E-Mps Configuration

    3.4 e-MPS 3.4.5 Changing e-MPS Configuration You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: • • • • The total amount of storage areas specified must not exceed the total size of the hard disk. Otherwise, you may only be able to accommodate print jobs of a smaller amount of print jobs than specified.
  • Page 76 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs This changes the hard disk space that holds temporary code jobs. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however.
  • Page 77 3.4 e-MPS Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs This changes the hard disk space that holds permanent code jobs. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however. The default size is 1/6 of the total hard disk space, rounded off in unit of 50 MB.
  • Page 78 Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMB) This changes the hard disk space for virtual mailboxes. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however. The default size is 1/6 of the total hard disk space, rounded off in unit of 50 MB.

  • Page 79: Changing The Interface Parameters

    3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Changing the Interface Parameters The printer is equipped with both a parallel and USB interfaces. Option serial interface board kit and network interface card can also be installed. Various printing environment parameters such as the default emulation can be changed independently on different interfaces by using the printer’s menu selection system.

  • Page 80: Changing Serial Interface Parameters

    8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters This section applies to the printers having the option serial interface board kit (IB-11) installed. Note You can confirm or change the serial interface parameters including baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol.
  • Page 81 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Press the ENTER key. Press the MODE key to exit the menu selection. Some computers may not be able to handle a baud rate of 115200 bps. If you set the baud rate to 115200 and encounter communication problems, select a lower baud rate. Note Pressing the key toggles through the serial parameters as follows.

  • Page 82: Changing Network Interface Parameters

    3.5.3 Changing Network Interface Parameters This printer supports TCP/IP, NetWare and EtherTalk protocols. In addition, you can install the optional network interface card in the printer’s extension slot (OPT). Using the operator panel, you can: • • • • To confirm or change network card parameters, proceed as follows: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3...
  • Page 83 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 Press the key. One of the following menus is indicated. To change settings for the item, press the ENTER key. Use the >NetWare >...

  • Page 84: Resolving Ip Address

    3.5.4 Resolving IP Address To connect the printer to the network using TCP/IP protocol, you must set the IP address on the printer. The IP address must be unique to the printer and should be obtained from your network administrator. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3...
  • Page 85 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Printing a Network Interface Status Page You can have your printer print out a network status page when the printer prints the status page. The network status page shows the network addresses, and other information under various network protocols about the network interface card.
  • Page 86 8 8 8 8 Press the ENTER key again. 9 9 9 9 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. The printer prints a network status page as an example shown in NETWORK STATUS PAGE Figure 3-7 3-41 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Figure 3-7 below.

  • Page 87: Making Default Settings

    3.6 Making Default Settings Making Default Settings Using the operator panel, you can set the default for the following items. Note default settings made using the operator panel may be overridden by the printer driver settings and application software. 3.6.1 Default Emulation You can change the emulation mode and character code set for the current interface.

  • Page 88: Kc-Gl Pen Width And Color

    3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color The KC-GL emulation mode enables you to set the pen widths in dots, individual pen colors for pen numbers 1 to 8, and the KC-GL page size. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5...

  • Page 89: Alternative Emulation For Kpdl Emulation

    3.6 Making Default Settings 3.6.3 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation The auto KPDL [KPDL (AUTO)] emulation enables the printer to automatically change the emulation mode according to the print job received. The emulation mode the printer switches alternatively can be selected using the operator panel. The default alternative emulation is HP PCL 6.

  • Page 90: Printing Kpdl Errors

    7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors The printer can print error descriptions when printing error occurs during KPDL emulation. The default is Off — the printer does not print KPDL errors. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3...

  • Page 91: Default Font

    3.6 Making Default Settings 3.6.5 Default Font You can select the default font for the current interface. The default font can be one of the internal fonts or a font that is downloaded to the printer memory or stored on memory card or hard disk.
  • Page 92 Selecting Regular or Dark Courier/Letter Gothic Courier or Letter Gothic font thickness can be selected as Regular or Dark. In the procedure below, it is assumed that Courier is selected. The procedure is the same for Letter Gothic. 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key.
  • Page 93 3.6 Making Default Settings Changing the Default Font Size You can change the size of the default font. If you selected a proportional font, the character size can also be changed. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6...
  • Page 94 Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. 1 1 1 1 Press MENU key. 2 2 2 2 Press the key repeatedly until Font > appears. Font >...
  • Page 95 3.6 Making Default Settings Setting the Code Set You can change the character code set. Available character code sets vary depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.) 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6...
  • Page 96 Printing Lists of Fonts To help you decide in selecting a font, you can printout lists of the internal fonts or the optional fonts including downloaded fonts. Samples for font lists are shown in on page 3-52. 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key.
  • Page 97 3.6 Making Default Settings Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List PRESCRIBE Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List PRESCRIBE Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID Figure 3-8 3-52...

  • Page 98: Pagination

    Pagination In Page Set menus, you can set the number of copies, page orientation, and other settings regarding pagination. 3.7.1 Number of Copies You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed for the current interface. The number of copies can be set between 1 and 999.

  • Page 99: Print Orientation

    3.7 Pagination 3.7.2 Print Orientation You can select portrait (upright) or landscape (sideways) page orientation. Figure 3-9 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 Portrait Orientation...

  • Page 100: Page Protect Mode

    3.7.3 Page Protect Mode The Page Protect Menu does not normally appear, however, Page Protect will be forcibly set to On if a print overrun error occurs due to insufficient printer memory. When this has happened, be sure to reset Page Protect to Auto (default) in order to maintain the optimum use of printer memory.

  • Page 101: Linefeed (Lf) Action

    3.7 Pagination 3.7.4 Linefeed (LF) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (0AH). • • • 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7...

  • Page 102: Carriage-Return (Cr) Action

    3.7.5 Carriage-Return (CR) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriage-return code (0DH). • • • 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8...

  • Page 103: Setting Print Quality

    3.8 Setting Print Quality Setting Print Quality The printer features the Print Quality menu which lets you select: • • 3.8.1 Tone Mode The Tone Mode selects the way the printer handles a pixel for representing the color and halftoning for each pixel — Normal or Fine. The Fine tone mode uses four-bit smooth halftone for photographs, image, etc.;...

  • Page 104: Gloss Mode

    3.8.2 Gloss Mode The gloss mode, when set to High, increases the effect of glossiness in printing by reducing the printing speed by half. The gloss mode is not available when Transparency is selected as the paper type setting. Depending on the paper used, printing in gloss mode may cause wrinkle in paper. To reduce wrinkle, try using thicker paper.

  • Page 105: Operating The Storage Device

    3.9 Operating the Storage Device Operating the Storage Device The printer supports three types of storage device; memory card, option hard disk, and RAM disk. The memory card and option hard disk are installed into the dedicated slots of the printer. The RAM disk is an allocated part of the printer’s memory. If the optional hard disk is installed in the printer, the e-MPS function will be available.
  • Page 106 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the reading of data from the memory card starts. When completed, Processing disappears. >Read Fonts Processing 7 7 7 7 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Reading Data You can print out the data in the memory card.
  • Page 107 3.9 Operating the Storage Device Writing Data Data can be written to a memory card until no space is left for storing. When writing to a memory card, a name is assigned to the file automatically. You can use the procedure explained in the section list of data names for confirmation.
  • Page 108 The file is written onto the memory card given a destination name (also referred to as a partition name) which the printer automatically assigns one after another as follows: DataS001 (first data), DataS002 (second data), DataS003 (third data)... WRITE INFORMATION Figure 3-10 Partition Type: Partition Name:...
  • Page 109 3.9 Operating the Storage Device 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 Formatting a Memory Card A new memory card must be formatted before it can be used in the printer. Formatting allows data to be written to the memory card.

  • Page 110: Format Information

    6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and formatting of the memory card starts. When the formatting is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a format information page, which allows you to check the memory card for proper formatting.

  • Page 111: Partition List

    3.9 Operating the Storage Device 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >List of Partitions ? Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the printing of the list starts. PARTITION LIST Device Information Partition Information Figure 3-12...

  • Page 112: Using The Option Hard Disk

    3.9.2 Using the Option Hard Disk Installing the option hard disk into the printer allows you to perform the following operations on the hard disk. • • • • • When an option hard disk is inserted into the printer for the first time, it must be formatted before use.
  • Page 113 3.9 Operating the Storage Device • • Note • To confirm the RAM disk size or activate the RAM disk, proceed as follows: Setting the RAM Disk Size 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6...

  • Page 114: Paper Handling

    3.10 Paper Handling This section explains how to change mode for the MP (multi-purpose) tray, the paper size and type for each paper source, mode for the option sorter, and how to select the paper source and paper destinations. 3.10.1 MP Tray Mode The MP tray can be used in either of two modes —...

  • Page 115: Setting Mp Tray Paper Size

    3.10 Paper Handling 3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size When you use the MP tray in cassette mode, you should set the MP tray size to the paper size that is used to format the job to print. If the sizes do not match, printing will not be performed on the correct size paper.
  • Page 116 6 6 6 6 Press the key to display the desired paper size. The message display toggles through the following paper sizes: Executive Letter-R Letter Legal Ledger Ledger Wide A3 Wide Custom Hagaki Oufukuhagaki Oficio II Statement Folio Youkei 2 Youkei 4 Monarch Business...

  • Page 117: Setting The Mp Tray Paper Type

    3.10 Paper Handling 3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) to the MP tray, you can select the paper on the MP tray according to the paper type you command on the printer driver. The default setting is plain paper.

  • Page 118: Setting The Cassette Paper Type

    3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) to the paper cassette, you can automatically select the paper in the paper cassette according to the paper type you command on the printer driver. The default setting is plain paper for all paper cassettes. For more information about paper types that you can feed from the paper cassette, see Chapter 2 Handling 1 1 1 1...

  • Page 119: Selecting The Paper Feed Source

    Cassettes 3 and 4 are available for selection when an optional paper feeder is installed. Cassettes 5 and 6 are available for selection when two optional feeders are installed. The FS-C8008DN is equipped with the PD-800 duplex unit as a standard feature, whose Casette 1 is occupied by the duplexer. Therefore, Cassette 1 is not available for the FS-C8008DN.

  • Page 120: Duplex Printing (Fs-C8008Dn)

    3.10.6 Duplex Printing (FS-C8008DN) The FS-C8008DN is equipped with the PD-800 duplex unit as a standard feature. The Paper Handling menu on the operator panel provides you with activating the duplexer for printing both sides of paper. You can also select the direction the duplex printed pages are bound —...
  • Page 121 3.10 Paper Handling To select duplex printing and binding from the operator panel, use the following procedure: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 Note on Duplex Printing from the MP Tray...

  • Page 122: Overriding Difference Between A4 And Letter

    3.10.7 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter When the Override A4/LT is turned on using the operator panel, the printer ignores the difference between A4 and Letter paper sizes. Printing is performed without an error message even if the actual paper size in the current cassette differs from the paper size formatting the job.

  • Page 123: Creating Custom Paper Types

    3.10 Paper Handling 3.10.8 Creating Custom Paper Types The Type Adjust menu on the operator panel may be used to create a user-defined paper type for the printer. Custom paper types allow you to optimize printing parameters such as the fuser temperature best suited for the paper property. It also enables the printer to automatically select the paper cassette in which the custom paper is loaded as commanded by the printer driver Up to eight custom user settings may be registered on the operator panel.
  • Page 124 7 7 7 7 When the paper type to be customized is displayed, press the ENTER key. Proceed to the next procedure. Step 2. Selecting the Paper Weight 1 1 1 1 Complete Step 1. above. 2 2 2 2 Press the key.

  • Page 125: Resetting The Custom Paper Type

    Enabling or Disabling Duplex Printing for Custom Paper Type This parameter is valid for the FS-C8008DN printer which is equipped with the duplexer as a standard feature. When this parameter is disabled for a Custom type, the printer does not duplex print when the custom size is selected for the paper type in a print job.

  • Page 126: Selecting The Output Stack

    4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 3.10.10 Selecting the Output Stack The Stack Select menu on the operator panel allows you to select either the face-down tray or the face-up tray for the output stack. If an optional output device such as the sorter, document finisher, or bulk stacker, is installed, it can also be selected as an output stack.

  • Page 127: Selecting The Option Sorter Mode

    3.10 Paper Handling 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 3.10.11 Selecting the Option Sorter Mode If you install an option sorter (SO-30), you can have your printouts automatically sorted in three different ways when printing multiple copies. The three methods are: •...
  • Page 128 These modes are depicted in Table 3-4 Mode Sorter mode Copy 1 (1-50 pages) Copy 2 (1-50 pages) Copy 3 (1-50 pages) Copy 4 (1-50 pages) Collator mode 200 copies of page 1 200 copies of page 2 200 copies of page 3 200 copies of page 4 Mailbox mode Last page...
  • Page 129 3.10 Paper Handling 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 Press the key. Press the key repeatedly until >Sorter Mode appears. >Sorter Mode Sorter To change mode, press the ENTER key.

  • Page 130: Selecting Monochrome Or Color Printing

    3.11 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing You can use the Color Mode menu on the operator panel to select the Monochrome or Color printing mode. By default, the printer is set to print in color mode. To change it to monochrome mode, proceed as follows: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2...

  • Page 131: Reading Life Counters

    3.12 Reading Life Counters 3.12 Reading Life Counters You can display the total number of pages printed by your printer whenever it is necessary. The total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page. See Printing a Status Page on page the toner counter using this menu each time a new toner container is installed.

  • Page 132: Resetting The Toner Counter

    3.12.2 Resetting the Toner Counter The toner containers must be replaced when the printer displays the Low toner or Replace toner message which will be given depending on the color of toner. The Low toner message will be shown as a pre-warning that the toner is running out and the printer will soon stop, at that time showing Replace toner.

  • Page 133: Other Modes

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13 Other Modes The following modes can be accessed in the Others submenu: • • • • • • • • • • • 3.13.1 Selecting the Message Language You can select the language of the messages on the message display by following the procedure given below your Kyocera Mita dealer for information.

  • Page 134: Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting

    6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting If the printer receives no data for a certain period, it will time out and release the current interface. It prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds out the page. The default form feed timeout time is 0 seconds.

  • Page 135: Setting The Sleep Timer

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The printer has a sleep timer that is used to conserve power when the printer is not printing, processing, or receiving data. You can turn off or on the sleep timer function using the following procedure.
  • Page 136 Sleep Timer Timeout Time You can adjust the timer timeout time, the length of time the printer waits before entering sleeping mode in the absence of data. The default sleep timer timeout time is 30 minutes. The printer reverts to normal operation mode when the printer receives a print job, the operator panel is operated, or one of the exterior covers is opened.

  • Page 137: Received Data Dump

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13.4 Received Data Dump You can print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for debugging programs and files. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8...

  • Page 138: Printer Resetting

    3.13.5 Printer Resetting The procedure described below resets the printer’s temporary conditions, such as the current page orientation, font, etc., set by commands to their default values. Downloaded fonts and macros are deleted from the printer’s memory. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4...

  • Page 139: Resource Protection

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13.6 Resource Protection By default, when you switch from the PCL 6 emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros will be lost. Resource protection preserves these PCL resources in memory so that they remain intact even when you have switched back in PCL 6. Resource protection requires extra memory to store the downloaded fonts and macros.

  • Page 140: Alarm (Buzzer) Setting

    3.13.7 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting You can set an alarm sound in addition to the message displayed when the paper supply is exhausted, or when paper jamming occurs. This setting is useful, for example, when the printer is located some distance from the user. The audio alarm is set to Off when leaving the factory.

  • Page 141: Auto Continue Setting

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13.8 Auto Continue Setting If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs (Memory overflow Press GO, Print overrun Press GO, KPDL error Press GO, File not found Press GO, RAM disk error Press GO, MemoryCard err Press GO, Hard disk err Press GO, and Duplex disabled Press GO), the next received data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses.

  • Page 142: Setting The Auto Continue Recovery Time

    3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time for Auto Continue. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8...

  • Page 143: Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13.10 Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting If the error detection setting for duplex printing has been turned On, and you attempt to print onto a paper size and paper type that cannot be used for duplex printing, the Duplex disabled Press GO error message will be displayed and printing will stop.

  • Page 144: Printing The Service Status Page

    3.13.11 Printing the Service Status Page The service status page contains printer settings information that is more detailed than the standard status page and is therefore mostly for service purposes. However, since there is a great deal of information on the service status page that may be useful to you, the procedure for printing it out is given below.

  • Page 145: Color Calibration

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13.12 Color Calibration This printer contains a calibration function that automatically makes adjustments in compensation for secular changes that occur over time due to variations in the ambient temperature and humidity. So that the highest quality color printing can be maintained, this color calibration operation is carried out automatically each time the power to the printer is turned on, as well as each time the printer reverts to normal operation from the sleep mode.

  • Page 146: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. This chapter explains the following topics: • • • • Troubleshooting General Guidelines Print Quality Problems Error Messages Clearing Paper Jams...

  • Page 147: General Guidelines

    4.1 General Guidelines General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the printer. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service. Symptom Print quality is not good. Paper is jammed. Nothing lights on the operator panel even when power is...

  • Page 148: Print Quality Problems

    Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer. If the suggested corrective action will not solve the problem, call for service. Printed Results Completely blank printout All-black printout...
  • Page 149 4.2 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Black or white vertical streaks Faint or blurred printing Table 4-2 (Continued) Corrective Action Check the operator panel for toner. If the Toner low (C/M/Y/K) message is dis- played with color description, install a new toner kit for the color.
  • Page 150 Printed Results Grey background Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Printing incomplete or out of position Table 4-2 (Continued) 4.2 Print Quality Problems Corrective Action Clean the main charger. Open the printer front cover. Pull the green cleaning knob slowly in and out a few times.

  • Page 151: Error Messages

    4.3 Error Messages Error Messages The following table lists errors and maintenance messages that you can be dealt with by yourself. If Call service appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Some errors cause the alarm sound to sound. To stop the alarm sound, press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm sound.
  • Page 152 Message The optional bulk stacker (ST-30) cover is open. Close the cover. Close stacker cover You attempted to print with a paper size and paper type that cannot be used Duplex disabled for duplex printing. Press the GO key to print onto one-side of the paper Press GO only.
  • Page 153 4.3 Error Messages Insert the same memory card Install MK Install MK Install MK KPDL error ## Press GO Load Cassette # (A4)/(PLAIN) Load MP Tray (A4)/(PLAIN) Memory card err Insert again Table 4-3 (Continued) Message You have inserted the wrong memory card when the Insert again mes- sage was displayed.
  • Page 154 Message The total amount of data received by the printer exceeds the printer’s inter- Memory overflow nal memory. Try adding more memory. Press the GO key to resume print- Press GO ing. You can abandon printing by the CANCEL key. If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset period of time.
  • Page 155 4.3 Error Messages Sorter path error Stacker paper full Stacker path error Toner low C,M,Y,K Unsupported external device Virtual mail box full Warning low memory Table 4-3 (Continued) † †† Messages separated by ‘( )/( )’ are displayed alternately. ††† After this error has happened, page protect mode will be automatically turned on. To maintain op- Message The optional sorter (SO-30) is not installed properly.
  • Page 156 Storage Error Codes Hard Disk Errors Code Meaning Hard disk format error. If this error recurs even if the power has been turned off and then on, reformat the hard disk. The disk system is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the system and the devices.

  • Page 157: Clearing Paper Jams

    The figure below explains the printer’s paper paths including the options, for example, the document finisher and the duplexer (a standard accessory for the FS-C8008DN). The locations where paper jams might occur are also shown here, with each location explained...

  • Page 158: General Considerations For Clearing Jams

    Table 4-7 (Continued) 4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting jam removal: When you remove paper jams, be sure to remove all of the jammed paper in the printer. • Caution • Utilizing Online Help Messages Online help messages are available in the printer’s message display to provide simple instructions for clearing jams.

  • Page 159: Paper Jam - Right Cover

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.3 Paper Jam — Right Cover # The paper jammed inside the right cover as the paper leaves the paper cassette. Clear the jam in the indicated right cover. Open the right cover. Pull the paper outward. Close the cover. Figure 4-2 4.4.4 Paper Jam —...

  • Page 160: Paper Jam - Mp Tray

    4.4.5 Paper Jam — MP Tray The paper jammed in the MP tray. Clear the jam in the MP tray. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Remove the jammed paper on the MP tray up and towards the right. Figure 4-4 Reset the sheets on the MP tray.

  • Page 161: Paper Jam - Duplexer

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.6 Paper Jam — Duplexer This message is relevant to the FS-C8008DN. The paper jammed inside the duplexer drawer. Clear the jam in the following locations: • • 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2...

  • Page 162: Paper Jam - Paper Transfer Unit

    4.4.7 Paper Jam — Paper Transfer Unit The paper jammed inside the paper transfer unit. After checking and clearing the jam in the paper transfer unit, also check the fuser unit and the primary transfer unit. Clear any paper jams in these components. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Open the front cover.
  • Page 163 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Swing the green-colored lever to the right. Remove the jammed paper, if any, inside the cover. Figure 4-9 If there is jammed paper on the rubber belts (black) in the middle of the paper transfer unit, remove the paper.
  • Page 164 5 5 5 5 If the paper is jammed in the fuser unit, open the fuser access cover by pressing the green-colored lock lever. The fuser unit is hot. Wait for a while until the fuser unit cools down. Caution Lock Lever (Green-colored) Figure 4-11...
  • Page 165 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 If the paper is hard to remove, raise the sub-cover by grasping the clip marked as A on the rear side while removing the paper. Clip Figure 4-13 If the paper winds around the fuser roller, turn the wheel on the left-hand side of the fuser unit toward you.
  • Page 166 9 9 9 9 Set the green lever on the front of the primary transfer unit clockwise to the position of six o’clock (usually this lever is in a position of four o’clock). This unlocks the primary transfer unit. Green Lever Figure 4-15 Grasp the handle at the end of the primary transfer unit and pull the unit out.

  • Page 167: Paper Jam - Left Cover

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.8 Paper Jam — Left Cover The paper jammed in the face-up tray. After checking and clearing the jam in the face-up tray, also check the left cover for the face-up tray. Clear any paper jams in these components.

  • Page 168: Paper Jam - Option Stacker/Finisher/Sorter

    1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4.4.9 Paper Jam — Option Stacker/Finisher/Sorter The bulk stacker, document finisher, and sorter are optional equipment. When this message is displayed, refer to the appropriate documentation for the option attached with the printer. Open the left cover for the face-up tray.

  • Page 169: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform on the printer. You can replace the following component according to the printer’s display: • • • • Maintenance TK-800 C/M/Y/K Toner Kits Waste Toner Box Also, the following parts need periodic cleaning: Paper Transfer Unit Main Charger Unit...

  • Page 170: Toner Container Replacement

    5.1 Toner Container Replacement Toner Container Replacement 5.1.1 Frequency of toner container replacement The life of the toner containers depends on the amount of toner required to accomplish your printing jobs. When 5 % coverage (a typical business document) of individual toner colors is assumed for A4 or letter size paper in landscape orientation: •...

  • Page 171: Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement

    5.1.2 Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement The printer displays messages for individual colors at two stages of toner usage. This message is automatically alternated with the other printer message (such as Ready): • • In either case, to replace the toner container, see on page When the printer becomes low on toner, for example in the cyan container, the printer displays the message...

  • Page 172: Replacing The Toner Container

    5.1 Toner Container Replacement 5.1.3 Replacing the Toner Container During toner container replacement, temporarily put storage media and computer supplies (such as floppy disks) away from around the toner container. This is to avoid damaging media by the magnetism of toner. Note This section explains how to replace the toner containers.
  • Page 173 3 3 3 3 Put the old toner container in the plastic waste bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Figure 5-3 4 4 4 4 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit. 5 5 5 5 To loosen and redistribute the toner inside, hold the container and shake the container back and forth at least 5 times.

  • Page 174: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replace the waste toner box each time you replace the toner container. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit. The printer will not operate without replacing the waste toner box.
  • Page 175 4 4 4 4 Insert the new waste toner box (contained in the toner kit) upright until it snaps into place. New Waste Toner Box Figure 5-9 Do not put the lid on the opening of a new waste toner box. This could cause damage to the printer.

  • Page 176: Cleaning The Printer

    5.3 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer As discussed earlier, the following parts must be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner box are replaced: • • In addition to this, it is recommended that these parts are cleaned periodically at least once a month.
  • Page 177 2 2 2 2 Grasp handle on the paper transfer unit and slowly pull it out. Figure 5-11 3 3 3 3 Clean the registration roller (metal) using the cleaning cloth. Be careful not to touch the transfer belt (brown) during cleaning as this may adversely affect print quality.
  • Page 178 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Clean the rubber belts (black) using the cleaning cloth. Figure 5-13 Push the paper transfer unit back in completely. Figure 5-14 5-10 Rubber Belts Transfer Belt Paper Transfer Unit...
  • Page 179 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 6 6 6 6 Close the front cover. Front Cover Figure 5-15 5-11...

  • Page 180: Cleaning The Main Charger Unit

    5.3 Cleaning the Printer 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit The main charger unit needs to be cleaned periodically as it gets contaminated with dioxide after a long usage. The main charger is comprised of two main parts — the wire and the grid —...
  • Page 181 4 4 4 4 Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad facing up. Figure 5-18 5 5 5 5 While pushing the main charger unit lock lever upward as shown in slightly lift the main charger unit, and gently pull the gray-colored main charger handle out and push it back in.

  • Page 182: Appendix A Options

    Appendix A Options Your printer can be installed with various options indicated in this appendix. You can select the options that will satisfy your printing requirements. For availability of the options, consult your Kyocera Mita dealer. CA-31B is a caster kit to prevent the FS-C8008 printer from tipping over because of weight in the printer and the upper paper drawers.

  • Page 183: A.1 Options

    A.1 Options Options The FS-C8008 series printers have the following options available. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Some options are explained in the following sections. Figure A-1 (standard) IB-21E built-in (standard) Optional 2nd IB-20/22...

  • Page 184: Expansion Memory Modules

    Expansion Memory Modules To expand the printer memory for more complex print jobs and faster print speed, you can plug in optional memory modules (dual in line memory modules) in two memory slots provided on the printer main controller board. You can select additional memory modules from 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB (the maximum memory size is 640 MB, including the base 128 MB memory).

  • Page 185: Installing The Memory Modules

    A.2 Expansion Memory Modules A.2.1 Installing the Memory Modules 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. Unscrew two screws at the back of the main controller board. Figure A-3 Pull out the main controller board gently.
  • Page 186 4 4 4 4 Push out the clamps on both ends of the memory socket on the main controller board. Figure A-5 5 5 5 5 Remove the memory module from its package. Aligning the cutouts of the memory module with the matching keys of the socket, carefully plug the memory module into the memory socket until it clicks in place.
  • Page 187 A.2 Expansion Memory Modules Removing a Memory Module To remove a memory module, remove the main controller board, then carefully push out the two socket clamps. Ease the memory module out of the socket to remove. Testing the expanded memory To verify that the memory modules are working properly, test them by printing a status page.

  • Page 188: A.3.1 Memory Card

    General Description of Options A.3.1 Memory Card The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card with the maximum size of 256 MB. A memory card is useful for storing fonts, macros, and overlays. You can use the IC Link for Windows utility to download fonts, etc., to a flash memory card.

  • Page 189: Pf-30A Paper Feeder

    A.3 General Description of Options A.3.2 PF-30A Paper Feeder The PF-30A paper feeder has two paper cassettes allowing a large number of sheets of paper to be fed continuously for printing. The paper cassette can hold up to approximately 500 sheets of ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, ledger, letter, and legal size (80 g/m²) paper.

  • Page 190: A.3.3 Pd-800 Duplex Unit

    A.3.3 PD-800 Duplex Unit This duplex unit is provided as a standard accessory for the FS-C8008DN printer. The PD-800 is similar to the PF-30A paper feeder but has a duplexer (required for printing on both sides of a sheet) in place of the first paper cassette. Printing on both sides can be performed using ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, ledger, letter, and legal sized paper.

  • Page 191: A.3.5 St-30 Bulk Stacker

    A.3 General Description of Options A.3.5 ST-30 Bulk Stacker This bulk stacker can hold up to 3,000 copies for a continuous, voluminous output. It incorporates the jog feature to avoid loss or mishandling of printouts by staggering and dividing the stacked printed sheets. The bulk stacker is attached to the left side of the printer as shown below.

  • Page 192: A.3.6 Df-31 Document Finisher

    A.3.6 DF-31 Document Finisher This multipurpose device is used for organizing printouts. The device can staple printed sheets by electronic means and provides three output trays for stacking printed sheets after dividing and staggering them according to print jobs. The document finisher is attached to the left side of the printer as shown below. Use the supplied dedicated bracket to attach the document finisher to the printer, Figure A-13 A.3.7...

  • Page 193: A.3.8 Hard Disk

    A.3 General Description of Options A.3.8 Hard Disk The hard disk is used for saving print data. This is advantageous when printing multiple sets of copies, as high-speed printing is possible using the electronic sorting function. The hard disk is further required in order to use the e-MPS function. You can use the KM-NET Printer Disk Manager utility to keep track of the stored data.

  • Page 194: Ib-20/Ib-21E/Ib-22 Network Interface Cards

    A.3.9 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface Cards Along with the standard for the network interface on the printer, the network interface card supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and EtherTalk protocols, so that the printer can be used on network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, NetWare, etc. Install the network interface card in the OPT slot located on the lower right side of the printer rear as shown below.

  • Page 195: Appendix B Computer Interface

    Appendix B Computer Interface This appendix explains the signals used in the printer's parallel, USB, and serial (option) interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. This appendix explains the following topics: • • •...

  • Page 196: B.1.1 Communication Modes

    B.1 Parallel Interface Parallel Interface B.1.1 Communication Modes The printer provides high-speed data transmission on a parallel interface. You can select the parallel interface communication mode from the operation panel. To change communication mode, see Mode on page Use a parallel interface cable that complies with the IEEE 1284 standard. Note You can choose from four communication modes: Auto (default)

  • Page 197: B.1.2 Interface Signals

    B.1.2 Interface Signals Table shows the connector pins and corresponding input and output signals of the parallel interface. Explanation of each signal is also given in the table. The description in [ ] indicates signal names in Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode (IEEE 1284-compliant).
  • Page 198 B.1 Parallel Interface Table B-2 † †† The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals work only after you have enabled them using the O2 In or Signal — Ground return — [nInit] † Error [nFault] — — — — Power Ready Select In [nSelect In] Indicates signals that are low active.

  • Page 199: B.2.2 Interface Signals

    USB Interface This printer supports the Full-Speed USB 2.0. USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface specifications and interface signals are as follows. B.2.1 Specifications Basic specification Complies with the Full-Speed USB 2.0. Connectors Printer: B-type receptacle (female) with upstream port Cable: B-type plug (male) Cable Use a shielded cable that complies with USB 2.0 and not longer than 5 meters (16 feet).

  • Page 200: B.3.1 Interface Signals

    B.3 Serial Interface (Option) Serial Interface (Option) Installing the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) in the printer enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C standard serial interface. B.3.1 Interface Signals Table B-4 interface connector. Table B-4 B.3.2 Interface voltage levels The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C specifications.

  • Page 201: B.4 Rs-232C Protocol

    RS-232C Protocol B.4.1 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol A protocol is a set of rules followed by various devices to send or receive data. The parameters of the RS-232C protocol are stored in the battery-powered memory of the printer. You can verify these parameters on the status printout as marked by the following identifications: •...

  • Page 202: Prescribe Frpo D0 Command

    B.4 RS-232C Protocol H4: Parity Parameter value The factory setting is 0 (none). H5: Protocol logic Parameter value The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90. H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99.

  • Page 203: Rs-232C Cable Connection

    RS-232C Cable Connection B.5.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable After you procure an RS-232C cable, check its wiring against the pin assignments shown in page adapter cable type 1502067, use the procedure below to solder the wiring at the end (printer side) of the cable: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2...
  • Page 204 B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection 6 6 6 6 With Windows XP, make settings as follows: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 If you are not sure about the printer’s current parameter settings, reset them to the values shown above (i.e., baud rate = 9600 bps, etc.).
  • Page 205 With Windows 95/98/Me, make settings as follows: 1 1 1 1 Click on the Start button in the Windows 95/98/Me task bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the items displayed. 2 2 2 2 The Control Panel window opens.
  • Page 206 B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection In DOS, enter the following commands: To test the interface, enter the following: The software settings made using the above procedures are temporary. On most computers, permanent settings must be made with DIP switches. C:\>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1 CTRL P C:\>DIR...

  • Page 207: Appendix C Technical Specifications

    Appendix C Technical Specifications The technical specification may be changed for improvement purpose.

  • Page 208: C.1 Printer Specification

    C.1 Printer Specification Printer Specification Item Printing method Printing speed Resolution First print (A4, 23 °C) Warm up time (23 °C) Main Controller CPU Main memory Expansion Memory Module Operating system Protocol support Interfaces Memory card slot Self-diagnostics Maximum duty cycle (for standard dry A4 plain paper) Imaging drum Developers...
  • Page 209 Item Output tray capacities Face-down tray Face-up tray Operating environ- Temperature ment Relative humidity Optimum condi- tions Altitude Illumination Power supply U.S.A. and Canada 120 V, 60 Hz, 11.5 A max Europe, Asia, and other countries Allowable voltage fluctuations Allowable fre- quency fluctuations Power con- U.S.A...

  • Page 210: C.2 Printing Speeds

    C.2 Printing Speeds Printing Speeds Simplex print- Duplex print- Table C-2 † †† The PD-800 duplex unit is required. Mode Paper Size A4, Letter 8 pages/minute 8 pages/minute A3, Ledger, Legal, 4 pages/minute B4, B5 A4 thick, Transpar- 4 pages/minute †...

  • Page 211: Index

    Index Audible alarm how to set 3-95 Auto-continue changing recovery time 3-97 how to set 3-96 Carriage return how to select 3-57 Cleaning belts 5-10 main charger unit 5-12 paper transfer unit 5-8 registrtion roller 5-9 using the grid cleaning tool 5-12 Color control calibration 3-100 selecting monochrome or color printing 3-85...
  • Page 212 Paper Type 3-5 Ready, Data, Attention 3-5 Job retention functions tabled 3-20 private job, how to use 3-24 proof-and-hold, how to use 3-23 quick copy, how to use 3-21 Job storage functions 3-21 Keys arrow keys 3-7 basic operation 3-6 Cancel 3-6 Enter 3-7 Go 3-6...
  • Page 213 special paper 2-11 specifications, tabled 2-2 standard sizes 2-4 transparencies 2-12 Paper cassette as hardware feature 1-3 clearing paper jam 4-14 diagram 1-5 selecting the paper feed source 3-74 setting paper type 3-73 Paper feeder diagrammed A-8 Paper jam general considerations 4-13 messages and corrective actions, diagrammed 4- possible locations, diagrammed 4-12 Paper transfer unit...
  • Page 214 Kyocera Mita Corporation 2-28, 1-Chome, Tamatsukuri Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8585 Japan 2002 by KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION All rights reserved. Revision 1.0., 2002.12...

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