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  • Page 1 Kyocera Laser Printer...
  • Page 2 Introduction...
  • Page 3 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 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 4 Limitation of Remedies IBM’s entire liability under this license is the following; For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM’s liability will be for actual damages only and will be limited to the greater of: the equivalent of U.S.
  • Page 5 As the Sublicensee, you own the Printer in which FONTWARE/TrueDoc is originally installed, but BITSTREAM retains title to and ownership in the software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc. The Sublicense is not a sale of the original software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc or any portion or copy of it.

  • Page 6: Fcc Statement

    FCC statement 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. Note _____________________________________________________________________ This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 7 To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following units: Conforming to the Class B limits PK-Series KPDL 2 Upgrade Kit IB-10 Serial Interface Board Kit PF-16 Paper Feeder (250 sheets)

  • Page 8: Interface Connectors

    Safety information Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user operation.
  • Page 9 Introduction CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. * Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. (Europe/Asia) (U.S.A./Canada) viii...

  • Page 10: Caution Labels

    The printers generate ozone gas (O unpleasant smell. To minimize concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 ppm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked. Caution labels ) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an...

  • Page 11: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
  • Page 12 Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
  • Page 13 Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158, Japan Page Printer FS-600 (as tested with the enhancement optional unit: PF-16) EN 55 022:1994 Class B EN 61 000-3-2:1995 EN 61 000-3-3:1995...
  • Page 14 Model number: Description of device: The model FS-600 is a 6-ppm, A4 size plain paper supporting page printer, utilizing laser, dry toner, etc. The printer can be equipped with the optional paper feeder model PF-16. Conforms to the following product specifications.
  • Page 15 Introduction...
  • Page 16 Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-use If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet. We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible damages that may occur when the printer is used next time.
  • Page 17 This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the ENERGY STAR Program. This function makes it possible to reduce the amount of electrical power consumed by the printer.
  • Page 18 Long life modules The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit, and fuser unit, which are disposable in conventional printers, are specifically designed for extraordinarily long life and need no periodic replacement.
  • Page 19 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compliance The support for SNMP offers network managers complete open system network management. Expandable interface Equipped with a slot for installing optional interface, the interface of this printer can be expanded to meet the operating environment. xviii...
  • Page 20 Options The following options are available for this printer. PF-16 PK-series IB-10 Paper feeder (250-sheet capacity [80g/m , 0.11-mm paper thickness]) KPDL 2 upgrade kit Serial interface board kit...

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer ...1-1 Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer ...2-1 Chapter 3 Fonts ...3-1 Chapter 4 Maintenance ...4-1 Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer ... 1-2 Unpacking and Inspection... 1-6 Moving the Printer ... 1-8 Names of Parts ... 1-9 Setup and Connections ...
  • Page 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ... 5-1 General Guide... 5-2 Print Quality Problems ... 5-4 Indicators... 5-8 Correcting a Paper Jam ... 5-12 Appendix A Printer Specifications...A-1 Appendix B Paper Selection ...B-1 Appendix C Host Computer Interface...C-1 Appendix D Indicators ...D-1 Index ... Index-1...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 Installing The Page Printer

    Installing the Page Printer This chapter uses illustrations to explain the names of parts of this printer, how to use it, its environmental requirements, and how to install it. Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer... 1-2 Unpacking and Inspection... 1-6 Moving the Printer...

  • Page 24: Environmental Requirements Of The Page Printer

    Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level. Near the computer If the parallel interface is used to connect the printer to the computer, the connecting cable should be shielded type and not be longer than 3 meters (10 feet).
  • Page 25 Level and well supported Place the printer on a sturdy table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer. Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone (see section Power Supply on next page.)

  • Page 26: Power Supply

    Power Supply The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier, or shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a power circuit with equipment like this, a high-frequency noise filter or isolation transformer is advisable.

  • Page 27: Surrounding Space

    Grounding Be sure to connect the ground wire for the printer's power supply to the ground terminal of the power outlet, to a copper pole buried at least 65 cm (25 inches) in the ground, or to a water pipe approved by the water department for use as a ground.

  • Page 28: Unpacking And Inspection

    Removing or changing parts other than disposable parts is prohibited. For repairs, contact the Kyocera dealer from which you purchased the printer. When moving the printer to a new location, contact the Kyocera dealer from which you purchased the printer.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer List of packaged contents Contents of Printer Box Printer (FS-600) Power Cord Toner Container (TK-16) Installation Manual Quick Reference Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM 1- 7...

  • Page 30: Moving The Printer

    Moving the Printer Moving the Printer Note the following items when moving the printer. Be sure to lift the printer gently, keeping it horizontal, to prevent toner from soiling the inside of the printer. 1- 8...
  • Page 31 Side View/Rear View...

  • Page 32: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Interior View Top Cover Process Unit Toner Container Release Lever (Green) 1- 10...
  • Page 33 11. Test the interface with the computer..(See p.1-25) 12. Install the printer driver..(See p.1-26) Install the printer on the paper feeder. (Option) ... (See p.1-12) Open the top cover..(See p.1-13) Install the toner container..(See p.1-14) Close the top cover.

  • Page 34: Setup And Connections

    Install the printer on the paper feeder. (Option) Align the installation holes on the bottom of the printer with the positioning pins on top of the paper feeder and slowly lower the printer into place. Check that the connector on top of the paper feeder is properly connected to the connector on the bottom of the printer.
  • Page 35 Top Cover Process Unit Lift the process unit out of the printer. The drum in the process unit is sensitive to light. Do not expose the drum even to normal office lighting (500lux) for more than five minutes. Process Unit...
  • Page 36 4 to 5 times. Process Unit Protective Cover Install the process unit in the printer. In doing so, carefully align the guides at the both ends of the process unit properly with the slots in the printer. Shake four or five times...

  • Page 37: Install The Toner Container

    Install the toner container. Take the toner container from the bag. Shake the toner container with the protective seal (orange colored) facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the toner inside. Toner Container Shake five or more times Protective Seal (seal...

  • Page 38: Close The Top Cover

    4. Check that the toner container is installed in the correct position, and push forcefully on the top of Close the top cover. Close the top cover. 1- 16 the toner container at “PUSH HERE.”...

  • Page 39: Add Paper

    Try as much as possible to use fresh paper which has just been opened. Paper which has been stored long periods contains moisture and may result in sheets sticking together and/or paper jams. For specifications on the paper which can be used with this printer, refer to Appendix B Paper Selection.
  • Page 40 1- 18 Adjust the position of the paper stopper located at the rear of the cassette. While holding up the paper stopper, slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size. Adjust the position of the paper guides located on the left and right side of the cassette. Align the paper guides to the desired paper size by lifting the paper guides so they slide.
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Close the cassette cover. Cassette Cover Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go. 1- 19...

  • Page 42: Open The Paper Stopper On The Face-Down Tray

    Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side facing up (reverse order). The face-up output tray is located on the back side of the printer. Use it by opening as shown in the figure.

  • Page 43: Connect The Printer To The Computer

    Connect the printer to the computer. CAUTION Before performing this step, be sure to turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the power plug from the power outlet. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. A standard Centronics parallel interface connector ( ) is located on the rear side of the printer.

  • Page 44: Parallel Interface Connection

    Parallel Interface Connection 1- 22 Plug one end of the printer cable into the connector on the printer marked with a symbol. Close the clips on both sides to fix the connector in place. Rear panel Plug the other end of the printer cable into the computer’s parallel (Centronics) interface connector.

  • Page 45: Attach The Power Cord

    Be sure to connect the ground wire of the printer to ground. Plug the power cord into the power cord connector on the rear side of the printer. Connect the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.

  • Page 46: 10. Test The Printer

    10. Test the printer. Use the following procedure to test the printer and print out a status page indicating factory settings. For details on the indicators and keys on the printer’s control panel, please refer to Chapter 2 The Control Panel.

  • Page 47: 11. Test The Interface With The Computer

    If this causes the printer to print a status page, then the printer and computer are properly connected. If this does not print a status page, check that the printer cable is properly connected. The cable or one of the connectors may also be broken.

  • Page 48: 12. Install The Printer Driver

    Windows. For each of these operating systems, the printer driver is located in the folder on the CD-ROM. The steps for installing this driver are given below. Read this in conjunction with the manual supplied with Windows.
  • Page 49 The printer folder will open. Double click on “Add printer.” The Printer Wizard screen will appear. Click on “Next >.” A screen for selecting the printer to be either a local printer or network printer will appear. Select the appropriate connection and click on “Next.”...
  • Page 50 When printing under Windows 95, be sure to set the emulation of this printer to HP LaserJet 5P (default setting). 1- 28 Select “Kyocera FS-600,” click on “Next >,” and follow the on-screen instructions to install. Once the driver has been properly installed, a Kyocera printer icon will be added to the Printers folder.
  • Page 51 Installing Under Windows3.1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. Double click on the Control Panel. Double click on “Printers.” 1- 29...
  • Page 52 1- 30 Click on “Add >>.” A screen for “List of Printers:” will appear. From the choices, click on “Install Unlisted or Updated Printer.”...
  • Page 53 Refer to the Readme.txt file at the root directory of the CD-ROM and browse to the directory which contains the appropriate drivers for your country. Select “Kyocera FS-600” from the printers displayed and click on “OK.” Once the driver has been installed, close the Control Panel by clicking on “Close.”...
  • Page 55 The description given below is intended for service personnel. Precautions on the Handling of Extended SIMM Static electricity which may accumulate in the human body through walking on carpets or other such surfaces is the enemy of SIMM loaded with many semiconductor chips. Pay attention to the following things before installation to protect memory chips against damage from static electricity.

  • Page 56: Expanding Memory

    Operation of the printer during the presence of a foreign substance may lead to fire or electric shock. CAUTION Be sure to turn off the printer's power and disconnect all cables when installing SIMM in the printer. Failure to do so may lead to electric shock. 1- 34...
  • Page 57 Draw the main circuit board all way out of the printer as follows: Turn the printer's power off. Unplug the printer’s power cable and disconnect it from the host computer. Remove the two screws from the printer's rear cover. Screws...

  • Page 58: Expanding Memory

    Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer. Caution Before pulling the main board out, clean the area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer’s rear panel. Foreign objects, if accidentally stuck to the back of the main board, may cause serious damage to the printer.
  • Page 59 Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer Insert the connector end of the SIMM into the socket. Carefully push the board upright until it snaps into place. Make sure that the catches at the ends of the socket fit into the holes at the ends of the SIMM board.
  • Page 60 After SIMM has been installed in the printer, use the following procedure to check that installation has been performed properly. 1- 38 To remove the SIMM, carefully pull the end catches sideways slightly and tilt the SIMM to the left as shown, then pull the SIMM out of the socket.

  • Page 62: Chapter 2 Operating The Page Printer

    Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer This chapter explains the printer's control panel and operating procedures. Control panel... 2-2 KIR2 Level ... 2-5 Ecoprint Mode... 2-7 Manual Paper Feeding... 2-8...

  • Page 63: Control Panel

    Control Panel The printer control panel consists of indicators and various keys. ON LINE/A4 Indicator DATA/LTR Indicator MANUAL/LGL Indicator CASSETTE/OTHERS Indicator JAM Indicator TONER Indicator ON LINE/STATUS key FEED/SIZE Key SLEEP/CANCEL Key SHIFT Key...
  • Page 64 PRESCRIBE IIe Programming manual in the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM. Indicator Status The printer is on-line and ready to print received data. Also, this indicates that A4 size is selected for the current cassette when the FEED/SIZE key is pressed together with the SHIFT key.

  • Page 65: Control Keys

    Sets the sleep mode. Pressing a key on SLEEP/CANCEL the control panel, opening and closing a cover, or sending data to the printer will cause the printer to begin warming up. Invokes the secondary function of each of the above keys when pressed together.

  • Page 66: Kir 2 Level

    KIR 2 Level This printer incorporates the KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2) smoothing function. KIR 2 provides high quality printing by providing a software-type improvement to the resolution. You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application.
  • Page 67 Optimized stripes Dark vertical stripes White vertical stripes Status page KIR Checking Lines KIR Setting The current KIR setting is optimal. Set the KIR mode to OFF. Set the KIR mode to ON. Description...

  • Page 68: Ecoprint Mode

    The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. The factory-setting is off. You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application. Ecoprint is On...

  • Page 69: Manual Paper Feeding

    Appendix B lists the usable types of paper. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Since the printer does not sense the position of the manual feed paper guides, the printer assumes that all manually fed paper uses the legal size (8-1/2 Pull the paper cassette part-way open and lift the manual feed tray out of its compartment.
  • Page 70 Fold the sub-tray outward, then adjust the paper guides to the size of the manually fed paper. Sub-Tray Making sure that the ON LINE/A4 indicator is lit, press the FEED/SIZE key so that the MANUAL/LGL indicator begins flashing. Insert a sheet of paper as far as it will go. The ON LINE/A4 indicator also begins flashing. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Be sure to insert the sheet of paper as far as it will go.

  • Page 71: Feeding Envelopes

    To exit manual paper feed, press the FEED/SIZE key to light the CASSETTE/OTHERS indicator. Feeding Envelopes Envelopes should be fed in the face up, right edge first. Note _____________________________________________________________________ To avoid trouble, we recommend that envelopes are delivered face-up using the face-up tray. Not all envelopes print well.
  • Page 72 Press the ON LINE/STATUS key. (The ON LINE/A4 and MANUAL/LGL indicators stop flashing and stay lit.) The printer automatically prints the first page on the letterhead paper on the manual tray, and subsequent pages on the remaining sheets in the paper cassette.
  • Page 73 Return the manual feed tray to its original position by reversing steps 1 to 2 (pages 2-8 and 2-9). Note _____________________________________________________________________ Be careful not to push the tray back into the printer with the sub-tray folded out horizontally as shown in the figure.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Fonts This chapter describes the types of fonts you can use with the printer, including the printer s resident and KPDL fonts (option), ’ and symbol sets. Fonts ... 3-2 List of Fonts ... 3-3...

  • Page 75: Chapter 3 Fonts

    The printer provides two types of fonts: bitmap fonts and scalable (outline) fonts. Also, fonts may be downloaded to the printer’s memory. These fonts are referred to as downloadable or soft fonts. The printer accepts as many downloadable fonts as its user available memory permits.

  • Page 76: Fonts

    This section contains a full list of the printer’s resident scalable fonts. Bitmap Fonts The printer has 80 bitmap fonts. Note that all bitmap fonts include the letters BM in the typeface name. Scalable Fonts The printer has 45 resident scalable fonts. These fonts include the letters SWC or SWM in the typeface name and are equivalent to HP LaserJet 5P fonts.
  • Page 77 List of Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts (1)
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts (2)
  • Page 79 List of Fonts KPDL Fonts (1)
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Fonts KPDL Fonts (2)

  • Page 81: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter explains how to maintenance the printer. This only covers replacing the toner container and cleaning parts such as registration roller and laser scannaer glass. Toner Container Replacement... 4-2 Cleaning ... 4-9...

  • Page 82: Toner Container Replacement

    If the printer stops printing while TONER indicator is lighting, replace with a new toner kit so the printer can continue printing.
  • Page 83 Do not use the toner inside the old toner container. Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during toner container replacement. Be sure to clean the inside of the printer along with replacing the toner container. For details, see “Cleaning” on page 4-12.

  • Page 84: Replenishing Toner

    Replenishing Toner Open the top cover. Slide the toner container release lever to the right to release the old toner container from the printer. After removing it, take care not to tilt the toner container. Old Toner Container Top Cover...
  • Page 85 Use the cap provided in this toner kit to cover the removed toner container as shown in the diagram below. This is to prevent the waste toner from spilling. Dispose of the old toner container in the plastic waste bag supplied in the new toner kit so that toner does not scatter.
  • Page 86 Shake five or more times Take the new toner container from the toner kit. Shake the toner container with the protective seal (orange-colored) facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the toner inside. Carefully remove the protective seal.
  • Page 87 Align the ends of the toner container with the grooves to the left and right inside the printer and install. Check that the toner container is installed in the correct position, and push forcefully on the top of the toner container “PUSH HERE.”...
  • Page 88 Toner Container Replacement Note _____________________________________________________________________ Make sure that the toner container is properly locked into the printer. Close the top cover.

  • Page 89: Cleaning

    Note _____________________________________________________________________ Before cleaning the interior of the printer, switch off the printer power. To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the interior of the printer in the following manner. Lift the process unit out of the printer. The drum in the process unit is sensitive to light. Do not expose the drum even to normal office lighting (500lux) for more than five minutes.
  • Page 90 Note _____________________________________________________________________ While cleaning, be careful to avoid touching the transfer roller (the black roller) and laser scanner cover glass. 4-10 Use the cleaning cloth provided together with this kit to clean dust and dirt away from the registration roller and laser scanner cover glass. Registration Roller Laser Scanner Cover Glass...
  • Page 91 After cleaning is done, install the process unit in the printer. In doing so, carefully align the guides at the both ends of the process unit properly with the slots in the printer. Close the printer’s top cover by pressing down on the front left and right corners of the top cover. 4-11...

  • Page 92: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems which may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, please contact your Kyocera dealer. General Guide... 5-2 Print Quality Problems ... 5-4 Indicators ... 5-8 Correcting a Paper Jam ... 5-12...

  • Page 93: General Guide

    General Guide There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. This section explains how to correct these problems. If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is broken.
  • Page 94 Check program files and application software. If you still cannot correct a printer problem even after checking the above, please contact your Kyocera dealer. Corrective Action Turn off the printer's power, plug in the power cord securely, and try turning on the printer's power again.

  • Page 95: Print Quality Problems

    Print Quality Problems Print Quality Problems There are many possible causes of the print quality problems, such as blank output, shown in the table below. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is given below. If the checks explained in this section do not solve the problem, please contact your Kyocera dealer. Printed Results Corrective Action All-black printout...
  • Page 96 Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Black or white vertical streaks Corrective Action Clean the laser scanner cover glass. Open the printer's top cover. Clean the laser scanner cover glass using the wiper cloth. (See Chapter 4.) Check the control panel.
  • Page 97 Check the control panel. If the toner indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. (See Chapter 4.) Check the process unit. Open the printer’s top cover and check that the process unit is properly installed. Corrective Action (Continued on next page)
  • Page 98 Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Characters out of position. Corrective Action Check the transfer roller. Lift the process unit out of the printer and check whether the transfer roller is dirty. If so, print several pages to eliminate the dirt. Check the registration roller.

  • Page 99: Indicators

    The paper source is out of paper. Add paper to the paper cassette or manual feed tray. (In this example, there is no paper in the printer’s cassette. If there was no paper in the optional cassette, both the MANUAL/LGL and CASSETTE/ OTHERS indicators would flash.
  • Page 100 Open the printer and correct the paper jam. See page 5-12. The indicator on the front panel also flashes the location of the paper jam. (In this example, a paper jam occurred in the printer’s cassette. If the jam had occurred in the optional cassette, both the MANUAL/LGL and CASSETTE/ OTHERS indicators would flash.
  • Page 101 Indicators Indicators Corrective Action A failure requiring the attention of service personnel has occurred. A failure requiring the attention of service personnel has occurred and the printer has stopped. 5-10...

  • Page 102: Error Indications

    Current print processing cannot continue due to a too complex page. The data transferred to the printer was too complex to print on a page. Press the ON LINE/STATUS key to print data as far as it was stored. You can abandon printing by the SLEEP/CANCEL key.

  • Page 103: Correcting A Paper Jam

    This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer. The printer will stop whenever paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed from a cassette. The printer will go offline and Jam indicator will light in the control panel.
  • Page 104 Pull out the paper cassette and remove any partially fed paper, then re-close the paper cassette. Open and close the printer’s top cover to clear the error. Follow the same steps for clearing the jammed paper at the option paper feeder’s cassette.

  • Page 105: Jam Inside The Printer

    Jam Inside the Printer Open the printer’s top cover and remove the process unit. Remove any jammed paper, then replace the process unit and close the top cover. For removal/installation method of the process unit, refer to Cleaning (page 4-9).
  • Page 106 B. Also, look for tiny pieces of paper that may have been torn apart and overlooked when the jammed paper was removed. If you cannot solve the problem by changing the paper, there may be a problem with the printer. Call a service person.

  • Page 107: Appendix A Printer Specifications

    Appendix A Printer Specifications Appendix A Printer Specifications...
  • Page 108 ´ ´...
  • Page 109 Item Paper Plain paper (See Appendix B.) Paper sizes Cassette: Manual feed tray: Paper capacity Cassette: Manual feed tray: Capacity of output trays Face-down tray—150 sheets (80 g/m Face-up tray—10 sheets (80 g/m Ambient conditions Temperature: Humidity: Optimum conditions: Altitude: Power supply 120 V, 60 Hz, max.

  • Page 110: Appendix B Paper Selection

    Appendix B Paper Selection Appendix B Paper Selection...

  • Page 111: Usable Paper

    Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that printing quality is satisfactory. Be sure to select a brand of recycled paper which offers good printing quality and does not contain excessive levels of paper dust.

  • Page 112: Paper Specifications

    Kyocera bears absolutely no responsibility for accidents resulting from the use of inappropriate paper which does not meet the specifications listed above. For paper, contact the licensed dealer of Kyocera from which you purchased the printer. 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lbs./ream)
  • Page 113 Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer. Select paper which has as smooth and even a surface as possible. Note that use of paper with a surface coating or other surface treatement may damage the drum or fuser unit.

  • Page 114: Paper Size

    Paper Size Cassettes and the manual feed tray can handle the paper sizes listed in the following table. The printer automatically detects the paper size loaded in a cassette. Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding Paper ISO A4 ISO A5 JIS B5...

  • Page 115: Basis Weight

    However, this should be tested before use. Thickness The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with multiple feeds and paper jams, the paper may be too thin. The paper may also be too thick if you are having problems with paper jams.

  • Page 116: Paper Grain

    Other Paper Properties Stiffness Paper that is too limp or too stiff may fold or bend inside the printer, resulting in a paper jam. Curl Most paper has a natural tendency to curl in one direction or the other if it is stored unwrapped.
  • Page 117 We recommend that you avoid using paper listed below which has been specially treated, even if it meets basic specifications. If you wish to use such paper, test a sample on the printer and check that printing quality is satisfactory before purchasing.
  • Page 118 Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, special paper is more likely than white bond paper to give trouble during printing. Special paper may be used with this printer if it meets the following conditions. Note that these types of paper differ greatly in their construction and quality, resulting in an increased chance of problems occuring during printing.

  • Page 119: Colored Paper

    Special Paper Specifications for each type of special paper are given below. Colored Paper Colored paper should meet the same specifications as listed for white bond paper in page B-3. In addition, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process.
  • Page 120 Major damage to the printer may result if adhesive gets on the drum or rollers or if a peeled off label gets stuck inside the printer.

  • Page 121: Appendix C Host Computer Interface

    This appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer’s parallel interface and serial interface (option [IB-10]). It lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specificaions, and voltage levels. Finally, it explains the use of the printer in a multi-computer environment.

  • Page 122: Parallel Interface Communication Modes

    Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes The printer features the fast data transmission mode on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be changed by using the PRESCRIBE FRPO O0 command. See the Programming manual (in the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM) for details.

  • Page 123: Interface Signals

    The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.1 . Asterisks in the table indicate signals that are active low. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C. 1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments...
  • Page 125 On-Line [Select] (Pin 13) This signal is high when the printer is on-line and low when the printer is off-line. It goes low when the upper unit is raised, or when the ON LINE/STATUS key is pressed to set the printer off-line.
  • Page 126 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 on-line. In high-speed mode, it is used as an interrupt.
  • Page 127 Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option) Mounting the optional serial interface kit (IB-10) to the printer enables connection to a computer with a RS-232C or RS-422A standard serial interface. RS-232C interface 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.
  • Page 128 DSR – Data Set Ready – (Pin 6) Unused. SG – Signal Ground – (Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a signal ground. DTR – Data Terminal Ready – (Pin 20) This output is used as a buffer nearly-full handshake line.
  • Page 129 Interface Signals The pins in the printer’s RS-422A interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.3. Table C.3. RS-422A Signal Pin Assignments In RS-232C mode, the printer can be connected to a personal computer (or similar device) equipped with an RS-232C serial interface.
  • Page 130 This pin is connected directly to the printer frame. SG – Signal Ground – (Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a signal ground. RDB – Receive Data – (Pin 18) RDA –...
  • Page 131 RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C/RS-422A parameters are stored in battery backed-up memory. They are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Programming Manual.
  • Page 132 H4: Parity The factory setting is “None” (0 on the status printout). H5: Protocol logic 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 133: Prescribe Frpo D0 Command

    The gap between the nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds allows the computer to send a fairly large amount of data in a continuous stream. H8: Received-data buffer size This is the size of the input buffer, specified in units of 10K bytes. The factory-set value is 6 meaning 60K bytes.
  • Page 134 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. The procedure is as follows. C-14 Unscrew the plastic cover from the printer end of the cable.

  • Page 135: Connecting The Printer To The Computer

    Discharge yourself by touching a metal object such as a doorknob. Remove the plastic cap from the printer’s RS-232C interface connector. Plug the printer end of the RS-232C interface cable into the printer’s RS-232C connector and screw it in place.
  • Page 136 C-16 Set the computer to the same parameters as the printer. On many computers this can be done by setting DIP switches before power is turned on. Another method is as follows: In DOS, enter the following commands: C:>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:>MODE LPT1:=COM1...

  • Page 137: Appendix D Indicators

    Appendix D Indicators Appendix D Indicators...
  • Page 138 The printer is ready to print. (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Off line Receiving data The printer is off-line. The printer stores but does not print received data. (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). The printer is receiving data.

  • Page 139: Adding Paper

    Processing data The printer is processing data, or the printer is waiting for a code or command that the job is over. (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Adding paper The cassette is empty. Add paper to the paper cassette or add a sheet of paper to the manual feed tray.

  • Page 140: Memory Overflow

    (In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Memory overflow The total amount of the data received by the printer exceeds the printer’s internal memory. Try adding more memory (expansion RAM). Press the ON LINE/ STATUS key to resume printing.
  • Page 141 Call-service person errors Fast flashing and slow flashing are distinguished in Call-service person errors as shown in the following diagram. Fast Flashing Slow Flashing Main motor error (E1 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer. Scanner motor error (E2 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer. Scanner pin-photo error (E3 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer.
  • Page 142 Indicators Controller system error (F3 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer.

  • Page 143: Index

    Dispose of the old toner container ... 4-5 Drum ... 4-9 Ecoprint...2-7, 5-6 Envelope ...B-11 Environmental requirements of the page printer... 1-2 Error Indications... 5-11 Expanding memory ... 1-32 Face-down output tray ... 1-9 Face-up output tray...1-9, 1-20 Fonts ... 3-1 General guide ...
  • Page 144 Maintenance Indications... 5-8 Maintenance ... 4-1 Manual feed tray... 1-9, 2-8 Manual paper feeding... 2-8 Moving the printer... 1-8 OHP film ... B-10 Paper feeder... 1-12 Paper jam ... 5-12 Paper specifications ... B-3 Parallel interface...C-2 Parallel interface connector... 1-22 Places to avoid ...

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