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Gestetner DSc38 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 2 Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This printer contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.
  • Page 3 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright 1999-2000, XIONICS DOCU- MENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., All Rights Reserved. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 5 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet before you move the equip- ment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power ca- ble will not be damaged under the equipment.

  • Page 6: Energy Star Program

    To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the operation panel. For details about how to configure En- ergy Saver mode, see “Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel” in Ad- ministrator Reference 2 as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 7: How To Read This Manual

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

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Memory Unit Type B (SDRAM Module) ... 29 Installing the 1394 Interface Unit Type1045... 31 Installing the User Account Enhance Unit TypeB ... 34 Installing the Printer Hard Disk Type 3800C ... 37 Installing the Duplex Unit Type 3800C... 41 Installing the SR770 (2 Tray Finisher)... 47 Installing the Mail Bin Type 3800C (4-bin Mailbox) ...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    And because the first print speed is less than 9.0 sec- onds, you will feel the difference in speed not only from multiple prints, but even from the first.

  • Page 10: Guide To The Printer

    Controller Board Slide out to install options, such as mem- ory units and interface unit. Parallel Port Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to the host computer. Ethernet Port Use an network interface cable to connect the printer to the network.

  • Page 11: Exterior: Rear View

    Exterior: Rear View Ventilator and Dustproof Filter This hole helps to keep components in- side the printer from overheating. Do not block or obstruct the ventilator. A mal- function may occur due to overheating. Remove the ventilator to replace the in- ternal dustproof filter.

  • Page 12: Product View

    When "Replace Waste Toner (Type E)" appears on the panel display, replace with a new waste toner bottle. Toner Cartridge Loads from the printer rear in the order of magenta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and black (K). When "Add Toner: color" appears on the panel display, replace the appropriate toner cartridge.

  • Page 13: Operation Panel

    { { { { Form Feed} } } } key When the printer is offline, press this key to print all the data left in the printer's in- put buffer. You can use this to force the printer to...
  • Page 14 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental condi- tions greatly affect its performance. R WARNING: • Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessi- ble, so that in the event of an emergency, it can be easily un- plugged.
  • Page 16 Setting Up ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Space Required for Installation Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows: A: 46 cm (19 inch) or more...
  • Page 17 ❒ Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid ❒ Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier ❒ Locations near other electronic equipment ❒ Locations where the printer might be subjected to frequent strong vibra- tion ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Power Source Connect the power cable to a power source with the following specifications: •...

  • Page 18: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Manuals and CD-ROMs Description form Setup Guide (This manual) Maintenance Guide 1 Administrator Reference 1 Printer Client Reference 1 CD-ROM "Printer Driver and Utilities" CD-ROM "Operating Instructions" ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Parts External Tray Power Cable Ferrite Core...
  • Page 19 Black Toner Cartridge (K) Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y) Toner Cartridges Paper Feed Unit Labels Additional Documentations Note ❒ This package does not include an interface cable. Please purchase one for use with your host computer. See “Appendix” in Administrator Reference Checking the Contents of the Box...

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Printer

    Setting Up Unpacking the Printer Remove the adhesive tape on the printer body. Remove the card- board that is taped to the Stan- dard Tray. Open Tray 1. Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper. Close Tray 1 slowly.
  • Page 21 A sticker, stating that paper for an ink-jet printer cannot be used with this printer, is supplied. Please at- tach the sticker to the bottom right corner of the top of the printer [A] so that sticker is easy to see. ZDJH702J Unpacking the Printer...

  • Page 22: Installing The Fuser Oil Unit

    ZDJH048J Important ❒ Be sure to remove the seals to avoid printer malfunction. ❒ Be sure to remove seal (A) first, and then remove seal (B) to avoid an oil leak. ❒ There is oil on the removed seals.
  • Page 23 (B B B B ) slowly to the back until it clicks. Attach the External Tray to the ZDJH054E printer. Insert the hooks of the Ex- ternal Tray into the printer slits, and then lower it toward you. ZDJH050E...

  • Page 24: Installing Options

    • When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides. The machine could break or cause an injury if dropped. By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex- panded variety of features to use. For details on each option, see Administrator Reference 2.
  • Page 25 Install the 4-bin Mailbox. (Mail Bin Type 3800C) Install options in the positions as shown in the illustration. Attach the Printer Hard Disk Type 3800C to the Controller Board. Attach the Duplex Reversal Unit to the left side of the print- er, and the Duplex Feed Unit inside the printer.
  • Page 26 (2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray)” ZDJP001J SR770 (2 Tray Finisher) Performs Job Separation, staples and punches holes. Install the Finisher on the left side of the printer. ⇒ P.47 “Installing the SR770 (2 Tray Fin- isher)” Mail Bin Type 3800C (4-bin Mail- box) Sorts printed documents from multiple users.
  • Page 27 ❒ You cannot install the 2 Tray Finisher unless at least the 128 MB SDRAM Module is installed, or the Printer Hard Disk is installed. ❒ You cannot install both the 2 Tray Finisher and 4-bin Mailbox at the same time.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Screwdriver

    • When moving the machine, each person should hold the handle, where two are located on oppo- site sides, and lift slowly. Lifting it carelessly or dropping it may cause an injury. Note ❒ The printer weights approximately 77 kg (170 lbs). ZDJP003J...
  • Page 29 Installing Options Remove the adhesive tape. Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit, and then lower the printer slowly into place. Important ❒ Four persons should hold the handles, located on two sides of the printer, to move it.
  • Page 30 Fasten one thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. ZDJX801J Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops. Open the right cover of the 500- sheet Paper Feed Unit. Hook the mounting bracket to the ZDJP005J hole as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 31 Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. Close the right cover of the 500- sheet Paper Feed Unit. Stick label "3" above the handle on the front of the 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit. Note ❒...
  • Page 32 Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable. Remove the adhesive tape. Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 1000-sheet Paper Feed Unit, and then lower the printer slowly into place. Important ❒ Four persons should hold the handles, located on two sides of the printer, to move it.
  • Page 33 Fasten one thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. ZDJX801J Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops. Open the right cover of the 1000- sheet Paper Feed Unit. ZDJP005J...
  • Page 34 Setting Up Hook the mounting bracket to the hole as shown in the illustration. Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. Close the right cover of the 1000- sheet Paper Feed Unit. Stick labels "3"...
  • Page 35 (55.2 lbs). Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable. Remove the adhesive tape. Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray, and then lower the printer slowly into place. Important ❒...
  • Page 36 Setting Up Fasten one thumb screw. Use a coin to fasten it tightly. Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops. Open the right cover of the 2000- sheet Large Capacity Tray. Hook the mounting bracket to the hole as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 37: Installing The Memory Unit Type B (Sdram Module)

    Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable. Remove two screws that are fas- tening the Controller Board on the back of the printer using pro- vided screwdriver. Reference See P.20 “How to Use the Screw- driver”.
  • Page 38 Setting Up Keep pressing the Memory Unit down until it clicks into the locked position. Adjust the Controller Board to the top and bottom rails, and push in slowly until it stops. Insert the Controller Board firmly by pushing the left area as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 39: Installing The 1394 Interface Unit Type1045

    Installing the 1394 Interface Unit Type1045 Important ❒ Windows 2000 is the only operating system that can output to a printer with the 1394 Interface Unit. ❒ Outputting is not possible with Win- dows 95, 98, or Me. If the "plug and play"...
  • Page 40 Setting Up Remove two screws that are fas- tening the Controller Board on the back of the printer using pro- vided screwdriver. Reference See P.20 “How to Use the Screw- driver”. The removed screws will be used later to fasten the C ontroller Board.
  • Page 41 Tighten two screws to fasten the 1394 Interface Unit using provid- ed screwdriver. Insert the Controller Board into the top and bottom rails, and slide it in slowly until it stops. Insert the Controller Board firmly by pushing the left area as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 42: Installing The User Account Enhance Unit Typeb

    ❒ Either connector can be used. ❒ If you use a 6 pin × 6 pin inter- face cable, connect the end with the ferrite core to the printer. Connect the other end to the host computer. Installing the User Account...
  • Page 43 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ One Screw Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable. Remove two screws that are fas- tening the Controller Board on the back of the printer using pro- vided screwdriver. Reference See P.20 “How to Use the Screw- driver”.
  • Page 44 Setting Up Install the User Account Enhance Unit to the Controller Board. If there is a screw coming out from the place of attachment, insert the screw in the hole at the tip of the User Account Enhance Unit (A A A A ) and push the unit in the direction of the arrow (B B B B ).

  • Page 45: Installing The Printer Hard Disk Type 3800C

    ❒ Do not subject the Printer Hard Disk to physical shocks. Check the contents of the box. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printer Hard Disk Type 3800C ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Flat Cable ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Power Cable ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Two Screws...
  • Page 46 Setting Up Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable. Remove two screws that are fas- tening the Controller Board on the back of the printer using pro- vided screwdriver. Reference See P.20 “How to Use the Screw- driver”.
  • Page 47 Connect the flat cable to the Con- troller Board. Connect the power cable to the Controller Board. Adjust the Controller Board to the top and bottom rails, and then push in slowly until it stops. Insert the Controller Board firmly by pushing the left area as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 48 Printer Hard Disk is shown on the panel display. HDD Error Initialize? Press { { { { Enter} } } } to format the Printer Hard Disk. A message indicating that you have completed formatting is shown on the panel display.

  • Page 49: Installing The Duplex Unit Type 3800C

    A check message is shown. Note ❒ If "HDD Format" is not dis- played on the panel display, the Printer Hard Disk is not in- stalled properly. Reinstall from ⇒ P.37. If you still cannot step install it properly, contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 50 (A A A A ) and remove (B B B B ). Remove the two small covers on the upper left cover of the printer. A Open the upper left cover. B Pinch the two small covers and pull in the direction of the ar- row to remove them.
  • Page 51 Insert the claws of the stand into the holes on the left side of the printer (A A A A ), and push down (B B B B ). Tighten four long screws to fasten the Duplex Reversal Unit Stand using provided screwdriver.
  • Page 52 Unit grasp the ba r inside the groove of the stand. Supporting the Duplex Reversal Unit, remove the stopper of the mounting bracket on the printer. This stopper will be used in a later step , so be careful not to lose it.
  • Page 53 Remove the adhesive tape which hold the cable, and then connect the cable of the Duplex Reversal Unit to the upper connector on the back of the printer. ZDJP049J This completes the installation of the Duplex Reversal Unit. Install the Duplex Feed Unit after install- ing the External Tray.
  • Page 54 Setting Up B Pushing the right edge of the External Tray lightly with your finger (A A A A ), insert it (B B B B ). C Lower the External Tray to- ward you. Installing the Duplex Feed Unit Open the front cover slowly by pulling the two points on the left and right.

  • Page 55: Installing The Sr770 (2 Tray Finisher)

    2 Tray Finisher. If you want to use the optional Memory Unit, 1394 Interface Unit, User Account Enhance Unit and Printer Hard Disk at the same time, install these options first, and then install the 2 Tray Finisher. R CAUTION: •...
  • Page 56 Unit and Duplex Unit options are installed. ❒ The 2 Tray Finisher requires the optional Printer Hard Disk or op- tional Memory Unit at least 128 ❒ You cannot install the 4-bin Mail- box and 2 Tray Finisher at the same time.
  • Page 57 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Two 2 Tray Finisher Trays Stand the External Tray of the printer. A Stand it vertically. B Fold it into printer. Insert the rail with a wheel in the mounting bracket. Temporarily fasten one long screw in the position shown in the illustration.
  • Page 58 Setting Up Insert the rail, assembled in step , into the bottom area of the printer. Hook the hole of the mounting bracket on the screw that was temporarily fastened in step Holding the mounting bracket with both hands, move it in the direction of up (A A A A ) ⇒...
  • Page 59 ZDJP073J ZDJP074J Place the rail of the printer on the rail of the 2 Tray Finisher, and then slide until it stops. Installing Options ZDJP075J ZDJP076J...
  • Page 60 Fasten the rails with a long screw using provided screwdriver. Push the 2 Tray Finisher slowly toward the printer until it stops. Remove the tape that is fastening the cable to the 2 Tray Finisher. Connect the cable of the 2 Tray Finisher to the lower connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 61 B With the 2 Tray Fnisher Tray laid horizontally, slide it in at a slant until it stops. C Fasten the Fnisher Tray with a short screw using provided screwdriver. D Use the same steps (steps B and C) to install the other 2 Tray Fnisher Trays.

  • Page 62: Installing The Mail Bin Type 3800C (4-Bin Mailbox)

    Setting Up Installing the Mail Bin Type 3800C (4-bin Mailbox) Preparation If you want to use the optional Pa- per Feed Unit at the same time, in- stall the optional Paper Feed Unit first, and then install the 4-bin Mailbox. R CAUTION: •...
  • Page 63 Holding both sides of the 4-bin Mailbox with both hands, stand on the left side of the printer. Lower it slowly to fit into the openings, and then insert until you hear a click. If the Duplex Unit is installed, pro-...
  • Page 64 Install the External Tray to the printer. Hook the External Tray to the slits of the printer, and then lower the tray toward you. If the Duplex Unit is installed, re- turn the Duplex Reversal Unit to its original position.
  • Page 65 Connect the cable of the 4-bin Mailbox to the lower connector on the back of the printer. Insert four output bins in order, starting from the bottom. Note ❒ If you have decided to assign Mail Box Bins to individuals...

  • Page 66: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    Setting Up Installing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an ap- propriate collection site.
  • Page 67 Holding the toner cartridge with the metal contact area in front, at- tach in the direction of the arrow. Attach the toner cartridges in the order of magenta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and black (K). Important ❒ Be careful not to touch the metal contact point with your fingers.

  • Page 68: Loading Paper

    Setting Up Loading Paper This section shows how to load paper in the paper tray. If you do not load paper, the setup procedure will not complete properly. The side guide and end guide of each paper tray is set to the following values at factory default.

  • Page 69: Tray 2 (Standard), 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit, 1000-Sheet Paper Feed Unit

    Align all four sides of the paper stack, and then load it in the tray. Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray. ❒ Be sure to adjust the side guides to the paper size, or paper misfeeds might occur.
  • Page 70 Setting Up Align all four sides of the paper stack, and then load it in the tray. Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray. Slide the paper tray back slowly until it stops. Important ❒...
  • Page 71 Release the lock of the side guide. Align all four sides of the paper stack, and then load it in the tray. Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray. Pressing the green lever of the side guide (A A A A ), adjust it to the loaded paper size (B B B B ).
  • Page 72 Setting Up After checking that the paper is fixed in place, lock the side guide. Gripping both edges of the end guide (A A A A ), move it to the position of the loaded paper (B B B B ). Slide the paper tray back slowly until it stops.

  • Page 73: 2000-Sheet Large Capacity Tray

    2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray Important ❒ The 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray is set to 11" × 8 ❒ If you want to load the A4 paper in the 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray (op- tional), contact your sales or service representative. Slide the paper tray out slowly until it stops.

  • Page 74: Turning The Power On

    Confirm that the power switch is c Stand by". set to "c Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the printer. Plug in the power cable. Important ❒ Make sure the power cable is plugged securely into the wall outlet.

  • Page 75: Selecting The Panel Display Language

    Selecting the Panel Display Language Select a language following the proce- dures described. The message for the selected lan- guage will appear on the panel dis- play. Note ❒ The default setting is English. ❒ If you want to use the English pan- el display, the following proce- dures are unnecessary.

  • Page 76: Test Printing

    Setting Up Test Printing Test print in order to check that the printer prints normally. Test printing checks the printer actions, and does not test the connection to the host computer. Here, you will print the Configura- tion Page to check the options.

  • Page 77: Connecting The Printer

    Y e l l o w : L i g h t s u p w h e n 100BASE-TX is being used. Turns off when 10BASE-T is being used. Green: Lights up when the printer is connected properly to the net- work.

  • Page 78: Parallel Connection

    Setting Up Parallel Connection Use an interface cable to connect the printer to the host computer with a parallel connection. The parallel interface cable is not provided with the printer. Note ❒ Printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284 and a parallel port available on the host computer.

  • Page 79: Index

    Parallel Port , 2 Photoconductor Unit , 4 Power Port , 3 Power Switch , 2 Printer Hard Disk Type 3800C , 19 , 37 Reading the LED Lamps , 69 Safety Information , ii Setting Up , 7 SR770 (2 Tray Finisher) , 18 , 47...
  • Page 80 Upper Left Cover , 3 Upper Right Cover , 2 User Account Enhance Unit Type B , 19 User Account Enhance Unit TypeB , 34 Warning , ii Waste Toner Bottle , 4 Where to Put the Printer , 7 USA G060...
  • Page 81 Copyright © 2001...
  • Page 82 UE USA G060-6900...

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