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Kyocera KM-2540 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Printing System(Y) Operation Guide Function Edition...
  • Page 3 Guides Included The following guides are included with this machine. Refer to the guide that corresponds to your particular objective. Operation Guide Printer Setup Edition This guide contains instructions for assembling and installing the machine. Operation Guide Printer Function Edition (this guide) This guide contains explanations on printer functions as well as default settings troubleshooting.

  • Page 4: Trademark Information

    This product was developed using Tornado, the real-time operating system (ROTS) general development environment from Wind River Systems, Inc. • The Kyocera product uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of Peerless Systems Corporation, 2381 Rosecrans Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245, U.S.A.
  • Page 5 The term “Programs” means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions merged into other programs. IBM retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner, copyrights in the Programs. 1.
  • Page 6 4. General You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license.
  • Page 7 Monotype Imaging warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with Monotype Imaging-published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Monotype Imaging does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions. The parties agree that all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability, are excluded.
  • Page 8 Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Convention Description Example Bracket Bold Used to emphasize the selection of Press the [Print] key. Text Typeface the operation panel key. Bracket Text Used to emphasize the selection of Press [Interface]. Typeface the touch panel key. Italic Typeface Used to denote messages or names Processing message is displayed on the operation panel,...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Procedure for Making Settings Procedure ..............1-1 Menu Hierarchical Diagram .
  • Page 10 e-MPS Function ............2-38 Printing a Quick Copy .

  • Page 11: Procedure For Making Settings

    1 Procedure for Making Settings This chapter explains how to use the operator panel to configure the printer function and shows the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection. Procedure To enter the printing function, perform the following procedure. Press the [Print] key. The machine enters the printer mode.

  • Page 12: Menu Hierarchical Diagram

    Procedure for Making Settings Menu Hierarchical Diagram The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the printer. These items will not appear unless the printer is installed with the applicable option unit. e-MPS Quick Copy User 1 to 999 (Set) Printing Delete...

  • Page 13: Print Menu

    Procedure for Making Settings Print Menu Print Status Page Printing Interface Network Netware On, Off Auto, 802.3, Ethernet II, 802.2, 802.3SNAP TCP/IP On, Off DHCP On, Off BOOTP On, Off IP Address ###.###.###.### Subnet Mask ###.###.###.### Gateway ###.###.###.### AppleTalk On, Off Network Status Page On, Off Option Netware...
  • Page 14 Procedure for Making Settings Page Set Copies 1 to 999 (Set) Orientation Portrait, Landscape Zoom(Reduce) Page Size #### Print Size #### Page Protect Auto, On LF Action LF only, CR and LF, Ignore LF CR Action CR only, CR and LF, Ignore CR Print Quality KIR Mode On, Off...
  • Page 15 Procedure for Making Settings Memory Card Write Data List of Partitions Printing Format Yes, No Read Data ######## Enter Read Program ######## Enter Read Font ######## Enter Read Macro ######## Enter Delete Data ######## Delete Delete Program ######## Delete Delete Font ######## Delete Delete Macro...
  • Page 16 Procedure for Making Settings...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Printer Settings

    2 Selecting the Printer Settings This chapter provides the information you need to configure this machine. In general you need to use the operator panel only to make default settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using the printer driver through the application software. NOTE: Changes to printer settings made using a software application override changes made using the operator panel.

  • Page 18: Status Pages

    Selecting the Printer Settings 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 machine configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when requesting service to the machine. Press the [Print] key.

  • Page 19: Understanding The Status Page

    Selecting the Printer Settings Understanding the Status Page The numbers in the following diagram refer the items explained below the diagram. NOTE: The items and values on the status page may vary depending on the machine's firmware version.
  • Page 20 Interface Information This information shows the emulation and the default font for all interfaces installed in the machine. Test pattern KIR is the original smoothing function. This test pattern shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system.

  • Page 21: Changing The Interface Parameters

    Selecting the Printer Settings Changing the Interface Parameters The machine is equipped with both parallel and USB interfaces. Optional network interface card can also be installed. Various printing environment parameters such as the default emulation can be changed independently on different interfaces by using the machine’s menu selection system.
  • Page 22 Selecting the Printer Settings NOTE: Before setting the IP Address, ask your Network Administrator to obtain the address and prepare it. If you use the following procedure to manually register the IP address, be sure to turn the DHCP setting Off and the TCP/IP setting On. Press the [Print] key.
  • Page 23 Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Off] and press [Close]. Press to select IP Address Back Close and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value DHCP BOOTP IP Address 192. 1 68 . 110. 204 Subnet Mask 255. 255. 248. Change # Gateway 192.
  • Page 24 Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select Gateway and Back Close press [Change #]. Setting Item Value DHCP BOOTP IP Address 192. 1 68 . 110. 204 Subnet Mask 255. 255. 248. Change # Gateway 192. 1 68 . 39. 254 nterface - Network Enter the Gateway address using the same procedure used for the IP Address in steps 12...
  • Page 25 Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select AppleTalk Interface and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value NetWare TCP/IP AppleTalk Network Status Page Change # Network Printer menu Select [On]. Press [Close] and returns to the Interface screen. Press [Close] and returns to the Printer menu screen. Network Status Page Printing You can have your machine print out a network status page when the machine prints the status page.

  • Page 26: Emulation Mode

    Selecting the Printer Settings Emulation Mode This section explains the procedure to select the emulation protocol. NOTE: You can set the emulation for each interface. Emulation Mode Selection Emulation modes that can be used with this machine: PCL6, KPDL, KPDL(AUTO), KC-GL, Line Printer, IBM Proprinter, Diabro 630, and EPSON LQ-850 Press the [Print] key.

  • Page 27: Kpdl Error Printing

    Selecting the Printer Settings Access Emulation, refer to Emulation Mode Selection on page 2-10. Press [KPDL(AUTO)]. Press [Alt. Emulation]. Close Line Printer Proprinter Alt. Emulation Diablo 630 EPSON Print KPDL LQ-850 errors Select the desired alternative emulation mode. Press [Close] and returns to the Emulation screen. KPDL Error Printing The details of any error that occurs during printing in the KPDL emulation mode can be printed.
  • Page 28 Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Pen Adjust]. Close Line Printer Proprinter Page Set Diablo 630 EPSON Pen Adjust LQ-850 Press to select Pen Adjust Pen Adjust and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value Pen(1) dots Pen(2) dots Pen(3) dots Pen(4) dots Pen(5) dots...

  • Page 29: Default Font

    Selecting the Printer Settings Default Font You can select the default font for the current interface. The default font can be one of the internal fonts or a font that is downloaded to the machine memory or stored on memory card or hard disk.

  • Page 30: Changing The Default Font Size

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select font ID. Characters displayed before font numbers indicate the following items. For internal font numbers, refer to Printing Lists of Fonts on page 2-16. Display Description Internal font Downloaded fonts Fonts in memory card Fonts in RAM disk or hard disk Fonts in optional ROM Press [Close] and returns to the Font screen.

  • Page 31: Character Pitch For Courier/Letter Gothic

    Selecting the Printer Settings Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. Access Font, refer to Selecting the Default Font on page 2-13. Press [Font selection]. Press [Detail].

  • Page 32: Setting The Code Set

    Selecting the Printer Settings Setting the Code Set You can change the character code set. Available character code sets vary depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.) Access Font, refer to Selecting the Default Font on page 2-13. Press [Code Set].
  • Page 33 Selecting the Printer Settings The message Processing data appears and the machine prints a list of fonts. Sample lists of fonts are shown in the following illustration. After the list is printed, and returns to the Printer menu screen. 2-17...

  • Page 34: Print Configuration

    Selecting the Printer Settings Print Configuration The following settings are available: • Number of Copies • Print Orientation • Zoom • Page Protect Mode • Line Feed (LF) Action • Carriage-Return (CR) Action NOTE: You can set the print configuration for each interface. Number of Copies You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed for the current interface.

  • Page 35: Print Orientation

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Close] and returns to the Page Set screen. Press [Close] and returns to the Printer menu screen. Print Orientation You can select portrait (upright) or landscape (sideways) page orientation. Portrait Orientation Landscape Orientation Access Page Set, refer to Number of Copies on page 2-18. Press to select Orientation Page Set...

  • Page 36: Page Protect Mode

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select Page Set Zoom(Reduce) and press [Change Setting Item Value Copies Orientation ] - [ Zoom(Reduce) Cassette Cassette Page Protect Auto LF Action CR Action Change # Wide A4 Printer menu Press to select the desired Back Zoom(Reduce) page size and print size.

  • Page 37: Carriage-Return (Cr) Action

    Selecting the Printer Settings Access Page Set, refer to Number of Copies on page 2-18. Press to select LF Action and Page Set press [Change #]. Setting Item Value Copies Orientation ] - [ Zoom(Reduce) Cassette Cassette Page Protect Auto LF Action CR Action Change #...
  • Page 38 Selecting the Printer Settings Select the desired interface tab. Back CR Action CR only CR and LF Ignore CR Network Printer menu - Page Set Press the desired carriage-return action. CF only A carriage-return is performed (Default). CR and LF A linefeed and carriage return are performed.

  • Page 39: Setting Print Quality

    Selecting the Printer Settings Setting Print Quality The following settings are available: • KIR Mode • Eco Print • Print Density Adjustment • Print Density Adjustment KIR Mode Smoothing changes the print quality to 2400 dpi equivalent x 600 dpi. With KIR Off With KIR On (default) Press the [Print] key.

  • Page 40: Eco Print

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Close] and returns to the Print Quality screen. Press [Close] and returns to the Printer menu screen. Eco Print EcoPrint mode allows printing with less toner consumption. Use this mode when high quality printing is not necessary, for example, for draft printing. EcoPrint setting is Off (default).
  • Page 41 Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Lighter] or [Darker] to select Print Density Back the print density from five steps from 1 (light) to 5 (dark). Lighter Darker Printer menu - Print Quality IMPORTANT: Adjusting too dark may cause thin lines thickened. Press [Close] and returns to the Print Quality screen.

  • Page 42: Paper Handling

    Selecting the Printer Settings Paper Handling The following settings are available: • MP Tray Mode • Selecting the Paper Feed Source • Duplex Print Mode • Output Destination • Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter MP Tray Mode The MP(Multi Purpose) tray can be used in either of two modes — Cassette or First. The MP tray feed paper differently depending on the mode: Item Description...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Paper Feed Source

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select Multi Purpose Paper Handling tray mode and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value Multi Purpose Tray mode Cassette Feed Select 1st paper Duplex Mode Paper Output Finisher tray(F down) Override A4/LT Change # Printer menu Select [Cassette] or [First].

  • Page 44: Duplex Print Mode

    Selecting the Printer Settings Duplex Print Mode Use to set the binding position on finished prints for duplex printing. Short Edge Bind Binding at a short edge Long Edge Bind Binding at a long edge Access Paper Handling, refer to MP Tray Mode on page 2-26. Press to select Duplex Mode Paper Handling...

  • Page 45: Overriding Difference Between A4 And Letter

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select Paper Output Paper Handling and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value Multi Purpose Tray mode Cassette Feed Select 1st paper Duplex Mode Paper Output Finisher tray(F down) Override A4/LT Change # Printer menu Select the desired output tray and elect Back...

  • Page 46: Operating The Storage Device

    Selecting the Printer Settings Operating the Storage Device The machine supports three types of storage device; optional memory card, optional hard disk, and RAM disk. The optional memory card and optional hard disk are installed into the dedicated slots of the machine. The RAM disk is an allocated part of the printer's memory. If the optional hard disk is installed in the machine, the e-MPS function will be available.
  • Page 47 Selecting the Printer Settings Insert the Memory Card into the slot with the front of the card facing the rear of the machine. Formatting a Memory Card A new memory card must be formatted before it can be used in the machine. Formatting allows data to be written to the memory card.
  • Page 48 Selecting the Printer Settings Access Memory Card, refer to Formatting a Memory Card on page 2-31. [Write Data] Press Memory Card The display will returns to the Printer Read Delete menu screen and the machine enter Write Data Language a waiting for data state. List of Data Program...
  • Page 49 Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select the data Read Data required and press [Enter]. Data The message Processing data DataS001 DataS002 appears and the reading of data from DataS003 DataS004 the memory card starts. DataS005 DataS006 DataS007 Down Printer menu - Memory Card After reading of data is finished, the display returns to the Printer menu screen.

  • Page 50: Using The Ram Disk

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press [List of Partitions]. Memory Card Read Delete Write Data Language List of Data Program Data Partitions Format Font Macro Font Printer menu Press [Printing]. The message Processing data appears and the list of partitions prints. After the list of partitions is printed, the display returns to the Printer menu screen.
  • Page 51 Selecting the Printer Settings NOTE: The operations of the RAM disk are the same as those of the memory card. Refer to the relevant sections Using the Memory Card on page 2-30. Activating the RAM Disk By default, the RAM disk is not activated (Off). To confirm the RAM disk size or activate the RAM disk, proceed as follows: Press the [Print] key.

  • Page 52: Using The Optional Hard Disk

    Selecting the Printer Settings IMPORTANT: To activate RAM disk in the printer's memory, first you must set the RAM disk mode to On and set the desired size for the RAM disk. Access RAM DISK Mode, refer to Activating the RAM Disk on page 2-35. Press [RAM DISK Size].
  • Page 53 Selecting the Printer Settings Press the [Print] key. The machine enters the printer mode. Press [Printer Menu]. Press [Hard Disk]. Select item. Printer menu Print Sta- Paper Font Hard Disk Others tus Page Handling Interface Page Set Print Emulation Quality Press [Format].

  • Page 54: E-Mps Function

    Selecting the Printer Settings e-MPS Function The e-MPS is an abbreviation for enhanced-Multiple Printing System which implements the following functions that are available from the printer driver: The following settings are available: • Printing a Quick Copy • Using Proof-and-Hold •...

  • Page 55: Using Proof-And-Hold

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select the user Select the user name. name required and press [Next]. User DataH001 DataH002 DataH003 DataH004 DataH005 DataH006 DataH007 Down e-MPS Press to select a job required Quick Copy and press [Next]. DataH001 DataH002 DataH003 DataH004...

  • Page 56: Printing A Private Print/Job Storage

    Selecting the Printer Settings Printing a Private Print/Job Storage In private print, you can specify that a job is not printed until you release the job from the operator panel. When sending the job from the application software, specify a 4-digit access code in the printer driver.

  • Page 57: Retrieving Jobs From Virtual Mailbox (Vmb)

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press [+] or [-] or use the numeric Private/Stored keys to enter the number of copies. (1 ~ 999) and press [Printing]. (Enter with #-key) e-MPS Press [Printing]. Enter ID-code is displayed. Use the numeric keys to enter the Enter ID-code four-digit access code in the printer driver and press [Enter].

  • Page 58: Printing A List Of Virtual Mailbox (Vmb)

    Selecting the Printer Settings After the printing is finished, and returns to the Printer menu screen. Printing a List of Virtual Mailbox (VMB) A list can be printed which shows the current virtual mailbox numbers, the data stored in a mailbox, the size of data stored and other information.

  • Page 59: Changing E-Mps Configuration

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press [List of Code JOB]. Select item. e-MPS List of Configu- Quick Copy ration Private/ List of Stored Code JOB Print VMB Data Tray Press [Printing]. The message Processing data appears and the printing starts. After the printing is finished, and returns to the Printer menu screen. Changing e-MPS Configuration The e-MPS settings such as the maximum number of documents that can be stored on the hard disk and the capacity assigned to each function, can be changed.
  • Page 60 Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Configuration]. Select item. e-MPS List of Configu- Quick Copy ration Private/ List of Stored Code JOB Print VMB Data Tray Press to select Quick Copy Configuration and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value Quick Copy Temporary Code JOB Size 200MB Permanent Code JOB Size...
  • Page 61 Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select Temporary Configuration Code JOB Size and press [Change Setting Item Value Quick Copy Temporary Code JOB Size 200MB Permanent Code JOB Size 100MB VMB Size 100MB Change # e-MPS Press [+] or [-] or use the numeric Back Tempo.

  • Page 62: Other Modes

    Selecting the Printer Settings Other Modes The following modes can be accessed in the Others submenu: • Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting • Resource Protect Mode • Auto Error Clear Setting • Finishing Error Detection • Printing the Service Status Page •...

  • Page 63: Resource Protect Mode

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Close] and returns to the Others screen. Press [Close] and returns to the Printer menu screen. Resource Protect Mode The Resource Protect Mode protects the resource data such as downloaded fonts and macros and memorizes the PCL resources even if the emulation mode is switched Off. If you select Permanent, temporary resources are not protected.

  • Page 64: Finishing Error Detection

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select Auto Others Continue and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value Form Feed Time Out Sec. Resource Protect Permanent Auto Continue Finishing Error Change # Service Printer menu Press [On] or [Off]. Back Auto continue When error occurs, auto timing for processing can be set.

  • Page 65: Printing The Service Status Page

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press to select Finishing Others Error and press [Change #]. Setting Item Value Form Feed Time Out Sec. Resource Protect Permanent Auto Continue Finishing Error Change # Service Printer menu Press to select Proces. Finishing Error Duplex print and press [Change #].

  • Page 66: Restart

    Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Print Status Page]. Service Print Sta- tus Page Paper Feed Printer menu - Others Press [Printing]. The message Processing data appears and the machine prints a service status page or test page. After the service status page is printed, the display returns to the Printer menu screen. Restart To reset only the printer board without the need to turn off to the machine, perform the following procedure.
  • Page 67 Selecting the Printer Settings Press [Print HEX-DUMP]. Close Printing mode with dump Rx data. Are you sure? is displayed. Item Value e Out Sec. Printer Permanent Reset Print Change # Service HEX-DUMP Press [Yes]. The message Processing data appears for a second, followed by Waiting. While the message display is indicating Waiting send data to be hex-dumped to the printer.
  • Page 68 Selecting the Printer Settings 2-52...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    3 Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting chart If you experience trouble while you are using this machine as a printer, refer to the table below to perform minor adjustments. If trouble persists, contact your service representative or an authorized service center. NOTE: For information in regard to general mechanical trouble with the machine, refer to the Operation Guide for your copier.

  • Page 70: Display Message

    Troubleshooting Display message If an error message appears on the operation panel, first check the following tables for cause of the trouble and then perform the corresponding procedure. For more detailed information, refer to the Operation Guide for your copier as well as the Operation Guide for any optional equipment that is installed in your machine.
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting Display message Procedure Insert the same memory card. The Memory Card (CompactFlash) could not be detected during an operation in which the printer was reading data from that card. Reinsert the Memory Card. Be sure to turn the main switch off before inserting the Memory Card. Format error Memory card.

  • Page 72: Storage Error Codes

    Troubleshooting Storage Error Codes RAM Disk Errors Check the error code displayed in place of ## and refer to the following. Code Meaning Format error. Turn power off and on again. The RAM disk mode is off. Turn it on. A write error has occurred.

  • Page 73: Hard Disk Errors

    Troubleshooting Hard Disk Errors Check the error code displayed in place of ## and refer to the following. Code Meaning Format error. Reformat the hard disk. Hard disk load error. Correctly load the hard disk. A write error has occurred. Turn off write protection. The hard disk does not have enough area to store the data.

  • Page 74: Pausing Printing

    Troubleshooting Pausing Printing Toggle the printer’s on-line and off-line states. You can temporarily stop the print job by switching the printer off-line, perform the following procedure. Press the [Print] key. The machine enters the printer mode. Press [GO]. The message Off line is to print.

  • Page 75: Canceling Printing

    Troubleshooting Canceling Printing To cancel printing and clear the data, perform the following procedure. Press the [Print] key. The machine enters the printer mode. Press [Cancel]. user1 Orig. Page Letter Cancel User name: user1 Job name: Select the interface through which Stop printing to be canceled is performed.

  • Page 76: Restart

    Troubleshooting Restart To reset only the printer board without the need to turn off to the machine, perform the following procedure. All of the printing data and waiting data are deleted when this machine is restarted. Press the [Print] key. The machine enters the printer mode.

  • Page 77: Options

    4 Options This machine has the following options available to satisfy your printing requirements. Additional Memory 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 78 Options...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    5 Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Specification Printing speed (A4/Letter) KM-2540: 25 pages/minute KM-3040: 30 pages/minute Resolution Fast1200 mode, 600 dpi, 300 dpi Controller Power PC 750CXr 400MHz Main memory Standard: 64 MB Maximum: 576 MB...
  • Page 80 Specifications...
  • Page 84 Rev. 1.0 2007.7...

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