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Kyocera EcoPro EP C170N User Manual

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  • Page 1 EP C170N EP C220N EP C270N Advanced Operation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Handling Paper General Guidelines ............1-2 Selecting the Right Paper .
  • Page 4 Contents ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 5 Explains how to use the operator panel to configure the printer. • 3 Options Shows the available options. • 4 Computer Interface Describes the possible connections between the printer and your computer. • Glossary A Glossary of terms used is provided here.
  • Page 6 Conventions Convention Italic Typeface Bracket Bold Text Typeface Notes Important Caution Warning This manual uses the following conventions Description Used to emphasize a key word, phrase or message. In addition, references to other publications are displayed in italic typeface. Used to emphasise the selection of a feature mode or key.

  • Page 7: Handling Paper

    ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 1 Handling Paper This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Guidelines... 1-2 • Selecting the Right Paper... 1-4 • Paper Type ... 1-12 • Loading Paper ... 1-13...

  • Page 8: General Guidelines

    Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the machine’s performance. A high-quality printer cannot produce high-quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced paper is not economical in the long run if it causes printing problems.

  • Page 9: Minimum And Maximum Paper Sizes

    MP tray must be used. Minimum Paper Size 148mm 5-13/16 inches Maximum Paper Size 216mm 8-1/2 inches The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance. Size Letter, Legal Hammermill LASER PRINT NEUSIEDLER COLOR COPY Specification MP tray Minimum...

  • Page 10: Selecting The Right Paper

    Selecting the Right Paper Condition Composition Paper Sizes Envelope Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 Envelope #10 ISO A6 Envelope DL Envelope #9 Envelope #6 JIS B6 Statement Hagaki Ofuku-Hagaki This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper. Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.

  • Page 11: Basis Weight

    Youkei 2 Youkei 4 Custom Smoothness Basis weight Paper Weight Equivalence Table ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE MP tray Size 114 × 162mm 105 × 235mm Cassette: 148 to 216mm × 210 to 356mm (5-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 8-1/4 to 14 inches) MP tray: 70 to 216mm ×...

  • Page 12: Moisture Content

    Thickness Moisture Content Paper Grain U. S. Bond Weight (lb) The paper used with the machine should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin. If you are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper may be too thick.

  • Page 13: Special Paper

    Other Paper Properties Special Paper ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE grain paper can cause feeding problems in the machine. All paper used in the machine should be long grain. Porosity: Indicates the density of paper fiber. Stiffness: Limp paper may buckle in the machine, resulting in paper jams. Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked.
  • Page 14 The recommended transparency product is 3M CG3700 (Letter, A4). Transparencies must be placed on the MP tray with the long edge towards the printer. To avoid problems, stack transparencies face up on the face- up tray option. When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.
  • Page 15 Postcards ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are liable to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems. Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge.
  • Page 16 See Paper Grain on page 1-6. This direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when envelopes pass through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes, make a test print to check whether the printer accepts the envelope. • Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
  • Page 17 Preprinted Paper Recycled paper ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Preprinted paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, refer to Paper Specifications, on page 1-2.The preprinted ink must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process, and must not be affected by silicone oil.

  • Page 18: Paper Type

    For details on Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-70. 1-12 The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operator panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.

  • Page 19: Loading Paper

    MP tray. Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer. Push the bottom plate down until it locks. Paper Cassette...
  • Page 20 Paper Size Dial Paper Size Window NOTE: When the paper size dial is set to OTHER the paper size must be set into the printer on the operator panel. See Setting the Cassette Paper Size on page 2-63. 1-14 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 21 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Pull the release lever on the left side guide and slide to the desired paper size. Release Lever Pull the release lever and slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size. When using non-standard size paper, move the paper guides and paper stopper all the way out, insert the paper, then adjust the paper guides and paper stopper to the size of the paper.
  • Page 22 Handling Paper Slide the paper into the paper cassette. NOTE: Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the paper guides. The paper cassette will hold approximately 500 sheets of 80g/m² (21 lb.) paper with a thickness of 0.11mm. Load Limit Load Limit 1-16...
  • Page 23 Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown. Clip Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go. There is a paper gauge on the right side of the front of the paper cassette to indicate the remaining paper supply.
  • Page 24 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray 1-18 Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Pull the MP tray towards you until it stops. MP Tray Pull out the subtray. Subtray ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 25 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Flip the support wire when you load Legal size paper. (U.S.A. only) Adjust the position of the paper guides on the MP tray. Standard paper sizes are marked on the MP tray. For standard paper sizes, slide the guides to the position marked correspondingly.
  • Page 26 Printed sheets will then come out flat. Set the MP tray paper size on the printer’s operator panel. Refer to Setting MP Tray Paper Size on page 2-61.

  • Page 27: Using The Operator Panel

    ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 2 Using the Operator Panel This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information... 2-2 • Understanding the Operator Panel... 2-3 • Canceling a Printing Job ... 2-10 • Using the Menu Selection System ...2-11 •...

  • Page 28: General Information

    Changes to printer settings made using a software application override changes made using the operator panel. You can also rely on other printer utilities such as KM-NET for Clients if you need to change settings that are not available on the printer driver. It will allow remote access to printer settings.

  • Page 29: Understanding The Operator Panel

    Message Display ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 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). Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in this chapter.
  • Page 30 Self test The printer is warming up and is not ready. Please wait When the printer is switched on for the first time, this message will take several minutes. Toner is currently being replenished. This message may be displayed during...

  • Page 31: Indicators In Message Display

    This indicator shows: • While the printer is in standby, the paper size of the current cassette. The default paper cassette is determined by the operator panel keys. For details, see Paper Handling on page 2-60.
  • Page 32 Paper Type Indicator (TYPE) (none) Auto PLAIN TRANSP. PREPRINT LABELS BOND RECYCLED VELLUM ROUGH †. Only with MP tray feeding Envelope Monarch (3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches) Envelope DL (110 × 220mm) Envelope C5 (162 × 229mm) ISO B5 (176 × 250mm) Executive (7-1/4 ×...
  • Page 33 On. Indicates the occurrence of a problem or an error. For details, see the Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide. The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have a secondary function. NOTE: The printer has a USB, parallel (EP C270N), network, and an optional interface.
  • Page 34 Reset numeric values or cancel a setting procedure while using menu system. While the printer displays Processing, press [CANCEL]. Print Cancel? appears on the message display followed by the interface in use. The interface is indicated by one of the following message:...
  • Page 35 NOTE: If you hold down [OK] ([ENTER]) and press [MENU] when Ready is shown on this printer, the AdministrationID menu will be displayed. This menu is the setting menu for administration under the Account Management System and is normally not used. Press [MENU] to...

  • Page 36: Canceling A Printing Job

    Canceling a Printing Job 2-10 While the printer displays Processing, press [CANCEL]. Print Cancel? appears on the message display followed by the interface in use. The interface is indicated by one of the following messages: Parallel (EP C270N only) Network...

  • Page 37: Using The Menu Selection System

    ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE This section explains how to use the menu selection system. [MENU] on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to configure the printer settings to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.
  • Page 38 Setting a Menu Cancelling Menu Selection 2-12 > is displayed before the sub-menu. Indicates that this is the sub-menu >Type Adjust > Press to move to another sub-menu or >> is displayed before the second sub-menu. Indicates that this is the second sub-menu >>Paper Weight Normal 1 Select the desired menu and press [OK] ([ENTER]) to set or change the...

  • Page 39: Menu System Road Map

    The menu map is useful as a reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system. The printer prints a full list of the menu selection system — Menu Map. Note that menus shown in the list may vary depending on which optional units installed in the printer.

  • Page 40: Menu Map

    Using the Operator Panel Menu Map Sample MENU MAP 2-14 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 41: Status Pages

    ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE This section explains the procedure for printing the status pages. 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 42 The items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version. Firmware Version This item shows the version and release date of the printer firmware. Hardware Information This item shows various printer settings for hardware-related...
  • Page 43 Emulation This item shows all available emulations of the printer. The PCL 6 emulation is set as default when the printer is shipped from the factory. The emulations are:...

  • Page 44: E-Mps

    Job Storage 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. Since copies of the document are printed using the stored data, printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.

  • Page 45: Using Quick Copy

    When additional copies are required, you can reprint the required number of copies from the printer operator panel. To print a job as a quick copy job, see KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide.
  • Page 46 The printer prints one copy and, at the same time, saves the print job on the hard disk/RAM disk. You can also change the number of copies when resuming printing from the operator panel.
  • Page 47 PIN security is required. Then, the access code must be entered on the operator panel to print a stored job. Print data will be stored in the hard disk after printing. See KX Printer Drivers Operation Guide for the driver settings.
  • Page 48 To increase the copy count, press ; to decrease the copy count, press Press [OK] ([ENTER]) to finalize the copy count. The printer prints the specified number of copies for the job. You can individually delete stored jobs by performing the following procedure.
  • Page 49 Printing a List of Code Jobs Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can print a List of Code Jobs using the operator panel. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until e-MPS >...
  • Page 50 Printing a List of VMB 2-24 Press repeatedly until >Print Data appears. The virtual mailbox number will also appear. If you have named the virtual mailbox with an alias, the alias (Richard, in this example) will follow the number: Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) appears.
  • Page 51 Changing the Maximum Number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold Jobs ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Press [OK] ([ENTER]) again. The printer prints a list of jobs currently posted in the virtual mailboxes as shown in the following illustration. You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: •...
  • Page 52 Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs 2-26 Press repeatedly until >>Quick Copy appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking cursor (_) appears. Press to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor. The value can be set between 0 and 50. Use and left.
  • Page 53 Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMB) ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE When the desired size is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. This changes the hard disk space that holds permanent code jobs. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes).
  • Page 54 2-28 Press [MENU]. Press and select e-MPS >. Press Press and select >e-MPS Configuration >. Press Press and select >>VMB Size. To change the maximum size, press [OK] ([ENTER]). The message display shows a blinking cursor (_). Press to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor.

  • Page 55: Changing The Interface Parameters

    Auto. For details, see Parallel Interface (EP C270N only) on page 4-3. After setting the interface, be sure to reset the printer or turn the power off at least once. The new setting will be enabled thereafter. You can select from the following: •...
  • Page 56 ([ENTER]). Press [MENU] to exit the menu selection. NOTE: This section applies to the printer having the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) installed. You can confirm or change the serial interface parameters including baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol. These parameters must match those of the computer’s serial interface.
  • Page 57 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Pressing toggles through the serial parameters as follows. To change the serial parameter, press [OK] ([ENTER]). Use change the value or selection. 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (Default), >Baud Rate 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 9600 7 or 8 (Default) >Data Bits 1 (Default) or 2 >Stop Bits...

  • Page 58: Changing Network Interface Parameters

    • Activate or deactivate DHCP • Enter IP address, subnet mask address, and default gateway address • Determine whether to print a network status page when the printer is turned on Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Interface > appears. If the current interface is other than network, press [OK] ([ENTER]).

  • Page 59: Resolving Ip Address

    Printing a Network Interface Status Page on page 2-35. 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.
  • Page 60 2-34 Enter the submenu by pressing time you press , the selection changes. When >>IP Address is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking cursor (_) appears at the last digit. Press to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor.

  • Page 61: Printing Network Interface Status Page

    Printing a Network Interface Status Page ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 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 62 Using the Operator Panel Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. The printer prints a network status page as an example shown in the following illustration. 2-36 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 63: Making Default Settings

    Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. The printer can print error descriptions when printing error occurs during KPDL emulation. The default is Off — the printer does not print KPDL errors. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Emulation >...

  • Page 64: Default Font

    Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. 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 65 Option appears and then press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press above. You can perform this operation only when optional fonts are installed in the printer. The letter before the number indicates the location of the font, as shown below: Internal font...
  • Page 66 Changing the Default Font Size 2-40 Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) appears. Select Regular or Dark using Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. You can change the size of the default font. If you selected a proportional font, the character size can also be changed.
  • Page 67 Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic Setting the Code Set ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Font > appears. Press . Press until >Font Select >...
  • Page 68 Press [OK] ([ENTER]) again. Processing appears, then Ready. The printer prints out a list of fonts with a sample and font ID (number) for each of them. Sample lists of fonts are shown in the following illustration. >Code Set IBM PC-8 >Code Set...
  • Page 69 Using the Operator Panel Samples of Fonts List 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 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 2-43...

  • Page 70: Pagination

    Pagination Number of Copies Print Orientation 2-44 In Page Set menus, you can set the number of copies, page orientation, and other settings regarding pagination. You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed for the current interface.

  • Page 71: Page Protect Mode

    Protect will be forcibly set to On if a print overrun error occurs because the print job is too complex. When this has happened, be sure to reset Page Protect to Auto (default) in order to maintain the optimum use of printer memory. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Page set >...
  • Page 72 Press repeatedly until Auto appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (0AH). • LF only: Linefeed is performed (Default). • CR and LF: A linefeed and carriage return are performed.

  • Page 73: Wide A4 Pitch

    Carriage-Return (CR) Action Wide A4 Pitch ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriage- return code (0DH). • CR only: A carriage-return is performed (Default). • CR and LF: A linefeed and carriage return are performed.
  • Page 74 2-48 Press repeatedly until >Wide A4 appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) appears. Select On or Off using Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. >Wide A4 >Wide A4 ? Off ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 75: Setting Print Quality

    (Normal or Fine) and gloss mode (Low or High). 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, images etc.;...

  • Page 76: Gloss Mode

    Gloss Mode 2-50 Gloss mode, when set to High, increases the effect of glossiness in printing by reducing the printing speed by half. Gloss mode is not available when Transparency is selected as the paper type setting. NOTE: Depending on the paper used, printing in gloss mode may cause wrinkle in paper.

  • Page 77: Operating The Storage Device

    The basic operations of each storage device are the same. This section explains the operation of the memory card. The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card. By inserting a memory card into the printer, the following operations become available.
  • Page 78 Reading Data 2-52 Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Processing appears and the reading of data from the memory card starts. When completed, Processing disappears. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. You can print out the data in the memory card. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Memory Card >...
  • Page 79 Waiting. Check that the message display has changed to Waiting, then press [GO]. This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the printer to automatically print out a memory card write information page as shown below.
  • Page 80 See Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) on page 2-56. It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a memory card. Check that the memory card contains data. Otherwise, the >Delete Data menu will not appear on the message display.
  • Page 81 Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Processing appears and the data is deleted from the memory card. The display returns to Ready. 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 82 When the memory card format information is printed, the display returns to Ready. The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored in a memory card for reference. (Printing a list is also available for a font card.)

  • Page 83: Using The Optional Hard Disk

    (Data) or font data (Font). When the list of file names (partition list) for the memory card is printed, the display returns to Ready. Installing the optional hard disk into the printer allows you to perform the following operations on the hard disk. •...

  • Page 84: Using The Ram Disk

    • Printing a list of data names (partitions) When an optional hard disk is inserted into the printer for the first time, it must be formatted before use. If the optional hard disk is not formatted, the >Format menu will automatically appear on the message display.
  • Page 85 The RAM disk can not be used when an optional hard disk is installed. The RAM disk stores data only temporarily. When the printer is reset or turned off, the stored data will be erased. The RAM disk is allocated within the printer's memory available to users.

  • Page 86: Paper Handling

    Cassette Mode (default) The MP tray acts in the same manner as other paper sources. The printer can feed paper from any paper source you command on the printer driver. The cassette mode provides a faster printing speed than the first mode.

  • Page 87: Setting Mp Tray Paper Size

    Setting MP Tray Paper Size ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 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 88: Setting The Mp Tray Paper Type

    By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) for 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. For more information about paper types that can be fed from the MP tray, see Paper Availability on page 1-2.

  • Page 89: Setting The Cassette Paper Size

    Setting the Cassette Paper Size Custom paper size ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Thick High quality Custom 1(to 8) When the desired paper type is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). The paper type is set to the MP tray. To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. To set the standard sizes A5, A4, B5, Letter, and Legal size for the paper cassette, load the paper and turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the paper size window (see Loading...
  • Page 90 Selecting the Unit of Measurement Entering the Width and Length 2-64 Executive Letter Legal When the desired paper size is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). The paper size is set for the paper cassette. If you selected Custom in step 6, be sure to set the unit of measurement and the dimensions of the paper as described in the following sections.

  • Page 91: Setting The Cassette Paper Type

    By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) for 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.

  • Page 92: Selecting The Paper Feed Source

    When the desired cassette type is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. You can select the paper source, from which the printer feeds paper as the default. If an optional paper feeder(s) is installed, it is also available for the default paper source.

  • Page 93: Duplex Printing

    When the desired paper source is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. Using the optional duplexer, you can automatically print on both sides of the paper. The duplexer is mounted underneath the printer. Duplex printing is available for the following paper types: Plain...
  • Page 94 2-68 the orientation of the printed page. You can use long-edge or short-edge binding with either landscape or portrait printing. Depending on the binding type and print orientation, the duplexer provides four types of binding. These are: (1) portrait, long-edge, (2) portrait, short edge, (3) landscape, long-edge, and (4) landscape, short-edge.

  • Page 95: Overriding Difference Between A4 And Letter

    ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 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 96: Creating Custom Paper Type

    2-70 The following describes the procedure used to set a user-defined paper type for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. After having been set, any of these may be called up when setting the paper type for a paper source.
  • Page 97 To use this function, the optional duplexer must be installed on the printer. If the optional duplexer is installed on the printer, you can set whether or not to enable duplex printing as follows. The default setting is Enable. Display the custom paper type (see Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-70) and press >>Paper Weight...

  • Page 98: Resetting The Custom Paper Type

    Resetting the Custom Paper Type Selecting the Output Stack 2-72 Press repeatedly until >>Duplex path appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) appears. Select Enable or Disable using for each paper type, see Paper Availability on page 1-2. Press [OK] ([ENTER]).
  • Page 99 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Press repeatedly until Paper Handling > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Stack Select appears. To change the output stack, press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press select output stack - Top tray FaceDn or Rear tray FaceUp.

  • Page 100: Selecting Monochrome Or Color Printing

    Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing 2-74 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. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Color Mode appears.

  • Page 101: Reading Life Counters

    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. If you replace the toner container before Replace toner is displayed, you must manually reset the toner counter as explained below.
  • Page 102 2-76 Press Press repeatedly until the message display shows the toner container of the color you replaced — [C]yan, [M]agenta, [Y]ellow, or blac[K]. For example, to reset the Cyan toner counter, display >New Toner [C] Installed. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A question mark (?) appears.

  • Page 103: Other Modes

    The following modes can be accessed in the Others submenu: • Message Language • Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting • Sleep Timer Setting • Received Data Dumping • Printer Resetting • Resource Setting • Alarm (Buzzer) Setting • Auto Error Clear Setting • Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting •...

  • Page 104: Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting

    Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to 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 30 seconds.
  • Page 105 Press [OK] ([ENTER]). The sleep timer is turned off. To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. You can adjust the length of time the printer waits before entering Auto Sleep in the absence of data. 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 106: Received Data Dump

    The timer can be set between 5 and 240 min, in 5- minute increments. Use When the desired timeout time is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. You can print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for debugging programs and files. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Others >...

  • Page 107: Printer Resetting

    Once all data has been received, the message Waiting will appear. Press [GO] to finish hex-dump printing. 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.

  • Page 108: Resource Protection

    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 On when leaving the factory. If the alarm is set to Off, it will not sound.
  • Page 109 EP C170N and EP C220N EP C270N ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Others > appears. Press Press repeatedly until Buzzer > appears. Press Press to display the desired alarm. The display changes as shown below. Error Ready Job End Key Confirm.

  • Page 110: Auto Error Clear Setting

    For example, if the printer is shared over a network as a network printer and one person causes one of the above errors, after the set period of time elapses, the data sent from the next person is printed.

  • Page 111: Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting

    Setting the Error Clear Time Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) appears. Select On or Off using Press [OK] ([ENTER]). To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Press [MENU].
  • Page 112 2-86 be displayed and printing will stop. To print onto one-side of the paper only when this message is displayed, press [GO]. The default setting is Off. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Others > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Finishing Error > appears. Press and display >>Duplex.

  • Page 113: Color Registration

    Color Registration ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE When using the printer for the first time after set-up or after having moved it, or if printout of any color (cyan, magenta or yellow) is skewed, use this mode to correct the color registration on the operator panel.
  • Page 114 Sample Color Registration Correction Chart 2-88 Press repeatedly until >>Adjust Cyan appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). 0 or 00 will be displayed for each value and the cursor will flash under the left (L) value. Look at the left chart (L) in the cyan portion of the color registration correction chart.
  • Page 115 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Press until that value is displayed. to move the cursor right and left. Perform the same operation as you did for the left (L) value in order to find the horizontal (H) and right (R) values for cyan in the color registration correction chart, and select those values on the operator panel as well.

  • Page 116: Printing The Service Status Page

    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. The color calibration operation may be carried out automatically during recovery from the Auto Sleep or during printing.
  • Page 117 Press Press repeatedly until >>Color Calibration appears. To let the printer perform color calibration, press [OK] ([ENTER]). A question mark (?) appears to let you confirm the execution of calibration. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). The message display shows Please wait (Calibrating) and calibration will start.
  • Page 118 Using the Operator Panel 2-92 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 119 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 3 Options This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information... 3-2 • Expansion Memory Modules ... 3-3 • General Description of Options ... 3-6 • IB-23 Network Interface Card ... 3-10 For availability of the options, consult your service technician.

  • Page 120: Options

    C270N) Expansion Memory (DIMM 64/128/256/ 512MB) This printer has the following options available to satisfy your printing requirements. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Some options are explained in the following sections.

  • Page 121: Expansion Memory Modules

    Expansion Memory Modules ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 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.
  • Page 122 Installing the Memory Modules Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. Unscrew two screws at the back of the main controller board. Pull out the main controller board gently. Push out the clamps on both ends of the memory socket on the main controller board.
  • Page 123 Removing a Memory Module Testing the expanded memory ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 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. Push down the two socket clamps to secure the memory modules.

  • Page 124: General Description Of Options

    Reading Font from the Memory Card PF-60 Paper Feeder The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card with the maximum size of 256MB. 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 125 DU-301 Duplex Unit The duplex unit is attached to the bottom of the printer and allows you to print onto both sides of the paper. Printing on both sides can be performed using ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B5, letter, and legal sized paper.
  • Page 126 To install the face-up output tray, perform the following procedures: Install the paper stopper according to the size of paper to be used. Paper Stopper Install the face-up output tray on the rear of the printer or the duplexer. When installing directly to the printer...

  • Page 127: Hard Disk

    Insert the hard disk into the option interface slot. If a hard disk is installed in the printer, received data can be rasterized and stored on this hard disk. This enables high-speed printing of multiple copies using an electric sort function.

  • Page 128: Ib-23 Network Interface Card

    IB-23 Network Interface Card 3-10 Along with the standard for the network interface on the printer, the network interface card supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and Appletalk protocols, so that the printer can be used on network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, NetWare, etc. The network interface card must be installed in the option interface slot that is located at the back of the printer as shown below.

  • Page 129: Computer Interface

    ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 4 Computer Interface This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information... 4-2 • Parallel Interface (EP C270N only) ... 4-3 • USB Interface ... 4-5 • Serial Interface (EP C270N only) ... 4-6 • RS-232C Protocol (EP C270N only) ...

  • Page 130: General Information

    General Information This chapter explains the signals used in the printer's parallel (EP C270N only), USB, and serial (option [EP C270N only]) interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. This chapter explains the following topics: •...

  • Page 131: Parallel Interface (Ep C270N Only)

    A negative-going-strobe pulse causes the printer to read and latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines. These eight signals form one byte of data sent from host computer to printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit. Reception Transmission...
  • Page 132 This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received. When this signal is high, the printer is busy. When it is low, the printer is able to receive more data. This signal goes high when the printer runs out of paper.

  • Page 133: Usb Interface

    Power Control Interface Signals USB Connector Pin Assignment ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE This printer supports the Hi-Speed USB. USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface specifications and interface signals are as follows. Complies with the Hi-Speed USB. Printer: B-type receptacle (female) with upstream port Cable: B-type plug (male) Use a shielded cable that complies with USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) and not...

  • Page 134: Serial Interface (Ep C270N Only)

    Serial Interface (EP C270N only) Interface Signals Interface voltage levels Installing the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) in the printer enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C standard serial interface. The table below shows the pins and corresponding input and output signals of the RS-232C interface connector.

  • Page 135: Rs-232C Protocol (Ep C270N Only)

    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 136 H4: Parity H5: Protocol logic H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold H8: Received data buffer size Parameter value Baud rate None Even Ignored The factory setting is 0 (none). Parameter value Baud rate Combination of DTR (positive logic) and XON/ XOFF DTR (positive logic) DTR (negative logic)

  • Page 137: Prescribe Frpo D0 Command

    PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE The PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 command is provided to allow manipulating XON/XOFF when an error has occurred on the serial interface. The following table summarizes the error status corresponding to different D0 values. Timing of XON transfer to host while Ready or Waiting XON sent every 3-5...

  • Page 138: Rs-232C Cable Connection (Ep C270N Only)

    Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a metal object such as a doorknob. Plug the end (printer side) of the RS-232C cable into the printer’s serial interface connector and screw it on securely. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s serial interface connector.
  • Page 139 With Windows 95/98/Me, make settings as follows: ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 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. The Control Panel window opens. Double click on System. System Properties window opens.
  • Page 140 Computer Interface 4-12 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 141: Glossary

    PCL6 and KPDL. Form Feed Timeout While data is being sent to a printer, some pauses may occur. At this time, the printer waits for the next data without making a page break. Form feed timeout is a function to wait only a preset amount of time before it executes an automatic page break.
  • Page 142 This indicates the number of printouts made in one minute. The printer driver makes it possible for you to print data created using application software. The printer driver for the printer is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Install the printer driver on the computer connected to the printer.
  • Page 143 Additional memory Glossary-1 Audible alarm how to set 2-82 Auto-continue changing recovery time how to set 2-84 Carriage return how to select 2-47 Color control calibration 2-90 registration 2-87 selecting monochrome or color printing 2-74 Color paper 1-10 Conventions Counters reading the life counters reading the total printed pages toner, how to reset...
  • Page 144 IP address Number of copies how to select Operator panel configuring the printer defaults diagram function Options a list of, diagrammed Orientation how to select Outline font...
  • Page 145 Print quality Gloss mode 2-50 Tone mode 2-49 RAM disk setup 2-51 Recycled paper 1-11 Reset resetting the printer 2-81 Resource protection description 2-82 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Serial interface changing parameters computer interface protocol, RS-232C signals and definitions Setting the Timer...
  • Page 146 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Index-4...
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