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Kyocera FS-C8100DN Advanced Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 FS-C8100DN Advanced Operation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Handling Paper ... 1-1 General Guidelines ... 1-2 Selecting the Right Paper ... 1-4 Paper Type ... 1-10 Using the Operation Panel ... 2-1 General Information ... 2-2 Understanding the Operation Panel ... 2-3 Canceling a Printing Job ... 2-8 Using the Menu Selection System ...
  • Page 5 This guide has the following chapters: 1 Handling Paper Explains how choose, handle and load paper. 2 Using the Operation Panel Explains how to use the operation panel to configure the printer. 3 Options Shows the available options. 4 Computer Interface Describes the possible connections between the printer and your computer.
  • Page 6 Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Convention Italic Typeface Courier Typeface Bracket Bold Text Typeface Bold Typeface Note Important Caution Warning Description Example Used to emphasize references Refer to Toner Container Replacement on to additional information. page 3-3. Used to denote messages or Replace the waste toner box when the names displayed on the Check waste toner box message is...

  • Page 7: Handling Paper

    Handling Paper This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Guidelines...1-2 • Selecting the Right Paper...1-4 • Paper Type...1-10...

  • 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

    The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper, the MP tray must be used. Paper cassette Recommended Paper The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance Size Letter, Legal MP tray...

  • Page 10: Selecting The Right Paper

    Handling Paper Selecting the Right Paper This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper. Condition Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds. Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the machine.

  • Page 11: Basis Weight

    Basis Weight Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause feed errors or paper jams as well as premature wear of the product. Uneven weight of paper, namely uneven paper thickness may cause multiple-sheet feeding or print quality problems such as blurring because of poor toner fusing.

  • Page 12: Paper Grain

    Handling Paper To ensure correct moisture content, it is important to store the paper in a controlled environment. Some tips on moisture control are: • Store paper in a cool, dry location. • Keep the paper in its wrapping as long as possible. Re-wrap paper that is not in use. •...

  • Page 13: Special Paper

    The recommended transparency product is 3M CG3700 (Letter, A4). Transparencies must be placed on the MP tray with the long edge towards the printer. When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.
  • Page 14 Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. Refer to 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.

  • Page 15: Thick Paper

    Thick Paper Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP tray. Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a flat place and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.

  • Page 16: Paper Type

    Handling Paper Paper Type 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 operation panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.

  • Page 17: Using The Operation Panel

    Using the Operation Panel This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information...2-2 • Understanding the Operation Panel...2-3 • Canceling a Printing Job...2-8 • Using the Menu Selection System...2-9 • Status Pages...2-12 • e-MPS...2-15 • Changing the Interface Parameters...2-24 •...

  • Page 18: General Information

    Changes to printer settings made using a software application override changes made using the operation 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. Printer utilities are supplied in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

  • Page 19: Understanding The Operation Panel

    Understanding the Operation Panel The operation panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED). Cursor Keys Cancel Key Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in this chapter.

  • Page 20: Status Information

    Color Calibration on page 2-79. The printer is ready to print. The printer is receiving data to print. This is also shown when the printer is reading a memory card, hard disk or RAM disk. The printer is in Auto Sleep. The printer wakes from Auto Sleep whenever a key on the operation panel and [GO] is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or a print job is received.
  • Page 21 For details, refer to Paper Handling on page 2-50. • While the printer is printing, the paper size used to format the document to print by the application software. The abbreviations used to indicate the paper sizes and their dimensions are as follows: ISO A3 (297 ×...
  • Page 22 Depending on the status of lighting, each indicator has the following meaning: Indicator Keys The operation panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have a secondary function. NOTE: The printer has a parallel, USB, network, and an optional interface. Configuration of the printer settings affect only the interface that is currently active (shown by the INTERFACE indicator on the message display).
  • Page 23 Reset numeric values or cancel a setting procedure while using the menu system. Menu Key Menu lets you enter the menu system to change the setup and printing environment of the printer. Pressing this key during a menu selection will terminate the selection and return the printer to the normal operation.

  • Page 24: Canceling A Printing Job

    Using the Operation Panel Canceling a Printing Job 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 Network...

  • Page 25: Using The Menu Selection System

    This section explains how to use the menu selection system. [Menu] on the operation 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 26 Printing a Menu Map 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 are installed in the printer.

  • Page 27: Menu Map

    Using the Operation Panel Menu Map Sample FS-C8100DN Page Printer MENU MAP 2-11...

  • Page 28: Status Pages

    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 29: Understanding The Status Page

    Understanding the Status Page The numbers in the following diagram refer the items explained below the diagram. The items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version. Hardware Information Page Information Network Status Interfaces Firmware Version This item shows the version and release date of the printer firmware.
  • Page 30 This item shows the IP address, subnet mask address, and default gateway address for the network interface card in the printer. 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 31: E-Mps

    Each mailbox may be used by an individual who desires to share the printer in this mode. By default, each mailbox is numbered from ‘Tray 001,’ ‘Tray 002,’... etc. To ‘post’ a job in one of these mailboxes, you assign a numbered or named mailbox on the printer driver when printing.

  • Page 32: Using Quick Copy

    50 from the e-MPS Configuration menu. For details, refer to Changing the Maximum Number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold Jobs on page 2-21. When the number of jobs reaches the limit, the oldest job will be overwritten by the new one. When the printer is turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted.
  • Page 33 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 operation panel.

  • Page 34: Printing A Code Job

    You can set the number of copies to be printed. To increase the copy count, press Press [OK] to finalize the copy count. The printer prints the specified number of copies for the job. Deleting a Private/Stored Job You can individually delete stored jobs by performing the following procedure. Jobs saved using Private Print will be automatically deleted if you turn the power off after printing, but jobs saved using Stored Job will not be deleted automatically.
  • Page 35 Printing a List of Code Jobs If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can print a List of Code Jobs using the operation panel. Press [Menu]. Press Press Press appears. Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears.
  • Page 36 Press Press Press Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears. Press [OK] again. The printer prints a list of jobs currently posted in the virtual mailboxes as shown in the following illustration. 2-20 repeatedly until e-MPS > appears. repeatedly until >List of VMB appears.
  • Page 37 Changing e-MPS Configuration You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: • Maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold jobs • Maximum space assigned to temporary code jobs • Maximum space assigned to permanent code jobs • Maximum space assigned to virtual mailboxes NOTE: The total amount of storage areas specified must not exceed the total size of the hard disk.
  • Page 38 Using the Operation Panel Press Press Press appears. Press Press appears. To change the maximum disk space, press [OK]. A blinking cursor (_) appears. Press to move the cursor right and left. When the desired size is displayed, press [OK]. Press [Menu].
  • Page 39 Press [OK], the message display shows a blinking cursor (_). Press to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Use to move the cursor right and left. When the desired size is displayed, press [OK]. Press [Menu] and the display returns to Ready. Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMB) This changes the hard disk space for virtual mailboxes.

  • Page 40: Changing The Interface Parameters

    Normally, this interface is used under the default setting Auto. For details, refer to Parallel Interface 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 41 Changing Serial Interface Parameters 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 42 115200 and encounter communication problems, select a lower baud rate. Changing Network Interface Parameters This printer supports TCP/IP, NetWare and AppleTalk protocols. In addition, you can install the optional network interface card in the option interface slot. Using the operation panel, you can: •...
  • Page 43 Printing a Network Interface Status Page on page 2-28. Resolving IP Address To connect the printer to the network using TCP/IP protocol, you must set the IP address on the printer. The IP address must be unique to the printer and should be obtained from your network administrator.

  • Page 44: Printing A Network Interface Status Page

    Printing a Network Interface Status Page on page 2-28. Printing a Network Interface Status Page You can have your printer print out a network status page when the printer prints the status page. The network status page shows the network addresses, and other information under various network protocols about the network interface card.
  • Page 45 Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press to select On. Press [OK] again. Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. repeatedly until the display FS-C8100DN Page Printer NETWORK STATUS PAGE Using the Operation Panel Interface ? Parallel Interface ? Network >Network Status...

  • Page 46: Making Default Settings

    Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation KPDL is Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript language. The KPDL (AUTO) emulation enables the printer to automatically change the emulation mode according to the data received when printing.
  • Page 47 Press [OK]. Press [Menu]. The message display returns to Ready. Printing KPDL Errors The printer can print error descriptions when printing error occurs during KPDL emulation. The default is Off — the printer does not print KPDL errors. Press [Menu].
  • Page 48 Using the Operation Panel Select KC-GL using Press [OK]. Press . To change the pen width and/or pen color, press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press Press [OK]. To change the pen width, press cursor appears at the width value. Press Press [OK].
  • Page 49 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 in a memory card, hard disk or option ROM.
  • Page 50 Using the Operation Panel Press . Press Make sure that Internal is displayed and press Press selecting the thickness of the Letter Gothic font, choose >> Letter Gothic here instead. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Select Regular or Dark using Press [OK].
  • Page 51 Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic 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 > appears. Make sure that Internal is displayed and press Press repeatedly until >>Pitch appears.
  • Page 52 Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears. Press [OK] 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.
  • Page 53 Using the Operation 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 2-37...

  • Page 54: Pagination

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

  • Page 55: Page Protect Mode

    The Page Protect Menu does not normally appear, however, Page Protect will be forcibly set to On if a print overrun error occurs because the print job is too complex. When this happens, be sure to reset Page Protect to Auto (default) in order to maintain the optimum use of printer memory. Press [Menu].
  • Page 56 When the desired action is displayed, press [OK]. Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. Carriage-Return (CR) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriage-return code (0DH). • CR only: A carriage-return is performed (Default).

  • Page 57: Setting Print Quality

    Setting Print Quality The printer features the Print Quality menu which lets you select the intensity of tone mode (Normal or Fine). Tone Mode Tone Mode selects the way the printer handles a pixel for representing the color and halftoning for each pixel - Normal or Fine.

  • Page 58: Operating The Storage Device

    For details about the handling of the memory card, refer to CompactFlash (Memory) Card on page 3-10. Reading Font Data If a memory card with the font data is inserted into the slot when the printer is turned on, the fonts are automatically read into the printer. Press [Menu].

  • Page 59: Writing Data

    Reading Data You can print out the data in the memory card. Press [Menu]. Press repeatedly until Memory Card > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Read Data appears (Report, in this example). To read macro data or program data, press >Read Macro or >Read Program.

  • Page 60: Deleting Data

    Each time you finish writing data, a memory card write information page is printed from the printer showing the information, but pertaining only to the data just written. To see all data contained in the memory card at once, print a list of data names as explained. Refer to Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) on page 2-46.
  • Page 61 Press [OK]. Processing appears and the data is deleted from the memory card. The display returns to Ready. Formatting 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. NOTE: Formatting will destroy any existing data on a storage device including a used memory card.
  • Page 62 When the memory card format information is printed, the display returns to Ready. Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) 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.) Press [Menu].
  • Page 63 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 hard disk is not formatted, the >Format menu will automatically appear on the display.

  • Page 64: Using The Ram Disk

    If you attempt to set the RAM disk size beyond this restriction, the printer automatically rounds it down so that the size is always 9 MB less than the total printer memory. Once the RAM disk size is set, the printer must be reset.
  • Page 65 RAM disk size. When the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press [OK]. Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. Turn the printer off and then on again. The selected RAM disk size is activated after the printer is restarted.

  • Page 66: 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 67 Press [Menu]. Press repeatedly until Paper Handling > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >MP Tray Size appears. In this example, the current MP tray paper size is A4. To change the paper size, press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press to display the desired paper size.

  • Page 68: 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 choose on the printer driver. The default setting is plain paper. For more information about paper types that can be fed from the MP tray, refer to Paper Availability on page 1-2.
  • Page 69 Setting the Cassette Paper Size The paper loaded in the cassette will be automatically detected and its size can be displayed in the LCD. To display the correct size, the paper must be properly loaded in the cassette. (For details of loading paper, refer to the Loading Paper section in the Operation Guide.) Press [Menu].
  • Page 70 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 71: Selecting The Paper Feed Source

    To exit the menu selection, press [Menu]. Selecting the Paper Feed Source 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 72: Duplex Printing

    Using the Operation Panel To exit the menu selection, press [Menu]. Duplex Printing You can automatically print on both sides of the paper. Duplex printing is available for the following paper types: Plain Preprinted Bond Recycled Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched High quality Custom 1 (to 8) When duplex printing is done, select either short edge or long edge binding mode.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Output Stack

    Press [Menu]. Press Press Press To activate duplex printing, press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press following: Off (default) Short edge bind Long edge bind When the desired binding mode is displayed, press [OK]. The binding mode is set. To exit the menu selection, press [Menu].

  • Page 74: Overriding Difference Between A4 And Letter

    To exit the menu selection, press [Menu]. Creating Custom Paper Type 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 75 Press repeatedly until Paper Handling > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Type Adjust > appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press to display the desired paper type. The display changes as shown below. Custom 1 (to 8) Plain Transparency Preprinted...

  • Page 76: Setting The Paper Weight

    Using the Operation Panel Setting the Paper Weight You can set the paper thickness for your custom paper type to be customized. Refer to the table shown below for paper thickness selectable for each paper type. Paper type to be placed in the cassette. Paper Type Plain Preprinted...

  • Page 77: Setting The Duplex Path

    Press repeatedly until >>Paper Weight appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press to display the desired paper thickness. The display changes as shown below. For details of the default setting for each paper type, refer to Paper Availability on page 1-2. Light Normal 1 Normal 2...
  • Page 78 Using the Operation Panel Press To reset all custom paper types, press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears. Press [OK]. All customized paper types will be reset to the default. The display returns to Ready. 2-62 repeatedly until >Reset Type Adjust appears. >Reset Type Adjust >Reset Type...

  • Page 79: Selecting Monochrome Or Color Printing

    Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing You can use the Color Mode menu on the operation panel to select the Monochrome or Color printing mode. By default, the printer is set to print in color mode. Press [Menu]. Press To change color mode, press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears.

  • Page 80: Reading Life Counters

    Using the Operation Panel Reading Life Counters You can display the total number of pages printed by your printer whenever it is necessary. The total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page. Refer to Printing a Status Page on page 2-12.

  • Page 81: Other Modes

    Nederlands Español Português Press [OK]. Press [Menu]. The message display shows printer ready status. repeatedly until Others > appears. repeatedly until >MSG Language appears. The . The display cycles through the available selection in the following order: Using the Operation Panel Others >...
  • Page 82 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting If the printer receives no data for a certain period, it will time out and release the current interface. It prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds out the page. The default form feed timeout time is 30 seconds.

  • Page 83: Received Data Dump

    To exit the menu selection, press [Menu]. Sleep Timer Timeout Time You can adjust the length of time the printer waits before entering Auto Sleep in the absence of data. The default time is 15 minutes. The printer reverts to normal operation mode when the printer receives a print job, the operation panel is operated, or one of the exterior covers is opened.
  • Page 84 Waiting. While the message display is indicating Waiting (for 30 seconds by default), send data to be hex-dumped to the printer. The message display indicates Processing while the data is being received. You can cancel printing of any more dump data by pressing [GO] and then [Cancel].

  • Page 85: Resource Protection

    NOTE: Resource protection requires extra memory to store the downloaded fonts and macros. The total size of the printer memory recommended for using the resource protection option is affected by several factors. Refer to Expansion Memory Modules on page 3-5.
  • Page 86 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting You can set an alarm sound in addition to the message displayed when the paper supply is exhausted, or when paper jams occur. This setting is useful, for example, when the printer is located some distance from the user.

  • Page 87: Auto Error Clear Setting

    If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs, the next received data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses. For example, if the printer is shared over a network as a network printer and one person causes one of the following errors, after the set period of time elapses, the data sent from the next person is printed.
  • Page 88 Press [Menu]. The display returns to Ready. Finishing These settings are possible only when the optional finisher is installed on the printer. Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting This setting controls whether or not the message Duplex disabled Press GO appears when label or some other type of paper that is not supported for duplex printing is specified as the paper type when duplex printing is being performed.
  • Page 89 Press Press repeatedly until and >>Duplex appears. Press [OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears. Press to change Off to On. Press [OK]. To exit the menu selection, press [Menu]. Staple Error Detection Setting This setting controls whether or not message Add staples appears when the finisher units runs out of staples during output of a stabled job.
  • Page 90 To exit the menu selection, press [Menu]. Color Registration 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 operation panel.
  • Page 91 Normal Color Registration Corrects average skewed-color printout. Printing Registration Chart Press [Menu]. Press repeatedly until Others > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Registration Normal > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >> Print Registration Chart appears. Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears. Press [OK].
  • Page 92 Using the Operation Panel Adjusting Colors Perform steps 1 through 5 in the above section. Press Press [OK]. 0 will be displayed for each value and the cursor will flash under the left (F) value. Look at the left chart (F) in the magenta portion of the color registration correction chart.
  • Page 93 Press repeatedly until Others > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Registration Detail > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >> Print Registration Chart appears. Press [OK]. A question mark (?) appears. Press [OK]. Processing appears and a color registration correction chart is printed out. There are H-1 to H-7 (upper part) and V-1 to V-5 (lower part) registration charts for each color (cyan, magenta and yellow) included on the color registration correction chart.

  • Page 94: Printing The Service Status Page

    Printing the Service Status Page The service status page contains printer settings information that is more detailed than the standard status page and is therefore mostly for service purposes. However, there is a great deal of information on the service status page that may be useful to you.
  • Page 95 The color calibration operation may be carried out automatically during recovery from the Auto Sleep or during printing.
  • Page 96 Using the Operation Panel Press [OK]. The message display shows Please wait (Calibrating) and calibration will start. When calibration is finished, the display returns to Ready. 2-80 Please wait (Calibrating)

  • Page 97: Options

    Options This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information...3-2 • Expansion Memory Modules...3-5 • Network Interface...3-8 • Hard Disk...3-9 • CompactFlash (Memory) Card...3-10 For availability of the options, consult your service technician.

  • Page 98: General Information

    Options General Information The printer has the following options available. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Document Finisher Mail Box MT-710 DF-710 (for DF-710) Document Finisher Punch Unit PH-5A/5C/5D (for DF-710) DF-730...
  • Page 99 IB-21E/IB-23 Network Interface Cards Along with the standard for the network interface on the printer, the network interface card supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppleTalk protocols, so that the printer can be used on network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, NetWare, etc.

  • Page 100: Other Options

    Memory DIMM See your dealer for purchasing information of the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer. Refer to Expansion Memory Modules on page 3-5.

  • Page 101: Expansion Memory Modules

    Expansion Memory Modules To expand the printer memory for more complex print jobs and faster print speed, you can plug in optional memory module (dual in line memory module) in the memory slot provided on the printer main controller board. You can select additional memory module from 128, 256 or 512 MB. The maximum memory size is 1024 MB.
  • Page 102 Options Remove two screws on the main controller board. Slowly remove the main controller board from the printer. Remove the DIMM from its package. Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM socket. Insert the expansion memory with terminals down by matching the latch of the memory module and the projection of the DIMM socket.
  • Page 103 After you finish installing DIMMs in the printer, test the printer to see if the installation was successful. To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows: Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into the printer and turn the printer on. Press [Menu] on the operation panel.

  • Page 104: Network Interface

    Options Network Interface The FS-C8100DN has a standard Network interface. This printer supports the TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and AppleTalk protocols, so network printing under various platforms such as Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and NetWare is available. An optional network interface card can be added by the following procedure.

  • Page 105: Hard Disk

    Hard Disk Insert the hard disk into the option hard disk unit slot (HDD) on the printer. If a hard disk unit 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 106: Compactflash (Memory) Card

    Options CompactFlash (Memory) Card Insert the memory card into the memory card slot located on the right side of the printer. A memory card is a microchip card that may contain option fonts, macros, forms, etc. The printer reads the contents of the card into its internal memory when printer is turned on.

  • Page 107: Computer Interface

    Computer Interface This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information...4-2 • Parallel Interface...4-3 • USB Interface...4-5 • Serial Interface (Option)...4-6 • RS-232C Protocol...4-7...

  • Page 108: General Information

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

  • Page 109: Parallel Interface

    Parallel Interface Communication Modes The printer provides high-speed data transmission on a parallel interface. You can select the parallel interface communication mode from the operation panel. To change the communication mode, refer to Changing Parallel Interface Mode on page 2-24.
  • Page 110 The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals work only after you have enabled them using the O2 parameter of the FRPO command. Signal Description +5 V DC This pin is used for the printer’s +5 V DC power supply (+5±0.5 V, 400 mA maximum, with fuse) Ground return Ground return Ground return...

  • Page 111: Usb Interface

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

  • Page 112: Serial Interface (Option)

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

  • Page 113: Rs-232C Protocol

    • H8: Received data buffer size The parameters can be changed from the printer operation panel. To change the value for the serial interface parameters, refer to Changing Serial Interface Parameters on page 2-25. The following section outlines the parameters and their values you can select on the operation...
  • Page 114 Computer Interface H4: Parity Parameter value The factory setting is 0 (none). H5: Protocol logic Parameter value The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90. H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99.

  • Page 115: Glossary

    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 116: Mp Tray

    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 117 USB (Universal Serial Bus) An interface standard for low to middle speed serial interfaces. This printer supports Hi-Speed USB. The maximum transfer rate is 480 Mbps and the maximum cable length is 5 meters (16 feet). Glossary-3...
  • Page 118 Glossary-4...

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Additional memory Glossary-1 Audible alarm how to set 2-70 Auto-continue changing recovery time 2-71 how to set 2-71 Carriage return how to select 2-40 Color control calibration 2-79 registration 2-74 selecting monochrome or color printing 2-63 Colored paper 1-9 Counters reading the life counters 2-64 reading the total printed pages 2-64...
  • Page 120 2-28 protocols and parameters 2-26 resolving the IP address 2-27 Number of copies how to select 2-38 Operation panel configuring the printer defaults 2-30 diagram 2-3 function 2-3 Options a list of, diagrammed 3-2 Orientation...
  • Page 121 Storage device reading fonts from 2-42 reading/writing 2-43 writing data 2-43 Thick paper 1-9 Tone mode how to select 2-41 Transparency 1-7 USB interface pin assignment 4-5 specifications 4-5 Virtual mailbox functions 2-15 how to change the maximum space 2-23 printing a list of mailboxes 2-19 retrieving jobs from 2-19 Index...

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Index-4...
  • Page 125 ©2006 is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation...
  • Page 126 Rev. 1.0 2006.9...

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