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  • Page 1 Instruction Handbook CLP 4526 Colour Printer...

  • Page 2: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer.
  • Page 3 Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notification.
  • Page 4 IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (PRO- GRAMS) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (IBM). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU Do not AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND.
  • Page 5 Agfa Monotype License Agreement 1) Software shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software. 2) You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters, numerals, characters and symbols (Typefaces) solely for your own customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on the registration card you return to Agfa Japan.
  • Page 6 Cautionary Labels The printer bears any of the following labels. For Europe, Asia, and other countries (except U.S.A. and Canada) Ozone concentration The printers generate ozone gas (O 3 ) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize the concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 ppm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked.
  • Page 7 UTAX GmbH Ohechaussee 235, 22848 Norderstedt Declares that the product Product name: Color Page Printer Model number: CLP 4526 (as tested with enhancement optional units; paper feeder PF-640/645, document finisher DF-610, H.D.D HD-10, IB-21E etc.) Conforms to the following product specifications:...
  • Page 8 ISO 7779 Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779. Disclaimer UTAX GmbH will not be liable to customers or any other person or entity for any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software.
  • Page 9 ® NERGY As an E Partner, we have determined that this product meets the E NERGY NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. The basic objective of the E Program is to reduce environmental pollution by NERGY encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently. This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the E Program.

  • Page 10: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Environment CAUTION • Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the printer.
  • Page 11 Power Supply/Grounding the Printer WARNING • Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock..• Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 12: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Printer WARNING • Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside.
  • Page 13 Other Precautions • Do not place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer. • Do not open the front cover, turn off the main switch, or pull out the power plug during printing. • During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health.

  • Page 14: For More Information

    For More Information... Item Description Installation Guide Describes the printer setup procedure. (paper manual) Quick Reference Guide Describes common information about the printer such as load- (paper manual) ing paper, understanding messages, etc. The following documents are stored in the CD-ROM as PDF documents. Operation Guide (this manual) Guides you through topics concerning the operations and main- tenance of the printer.
  • Page 15 Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter explains printer features and the names of parts. Chapter 2 Handling Paper This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer. Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel This chapter explains the message display, indicators and keys on the operator panel, and how to make various settings from the operator panel.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Features ..........1-2 1.1.1 General .
  • Page 18 Contents 3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color ......3-32 3.6.3 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation ....3-33 3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors .
  • Page 19 Contents 4.4.1 Possible Paper Jam Locations ......4-12 4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams ..... 4-13 4.4.3 Paper Jam –...
  • Page 20 Contents...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to professional color printing. The CLP 4526 Color Printer lets you print top quality documents in color or monochrome at 26 pages per minute in A4 paper size, and at 13 pages per minute in B4 and A3 paper sizes.

  • Page 22: Features

    1.1 Features Features This section outlines the major printer features of the CLP 4526 Color Page Printer. 1.1.1 General Components with an ultra-long product life The main printer components such as the imaging drum, development units, and fuser unit have an ultra-long product life.

  • Page 23: Software

    1.1 Features Two expansion slots for hardware interfaces The printer is equipped with two expansion slots for plugging in an optional network interface card and a hard disk (HD-10). Standard bidirectional parallel interface The bidirectional parallel interface ensures high-speed data transfer between the host computer and printer.

  • Page 24: Networking

    1.1 Features PDF direct print Allows you to send a selected PDF file directly to the printer without invoking a printer driver. Account management system This printer comes equipped with an account management system function which records the number of pages printed by each department. The administrator can preset the maximum number of pages that each department will be allowed to print.

  • Page 25: Parts And Functions

    1.2 Parts and Functions Parts and Functions This section provides explanations and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their functions. Try to be familiar with the names and functions of these parts for correct use and optimal performance. 1.2.1 Front Figure 1-1...
  • Page 26 1.2 Parts and Functions Figure 1-2 Power Switch Turns printer power on and off. Power Cord Connector Connect the power cord that comes with the printer here. Left Cover Open this cover when clearing a paper jam.

  • Page 27: Internal

    1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.2 Internal Figure 1-3 Magenta (M) Toner Container Cyan (C) Toner Container Yellow (Y) Toner Container Black (K) Toner Container Toner Container Cover Open this cover when replacing a toner container or when cleaning the charger unit. Charger Unit This is a high-voltage charger unit that is used for transferring toner to the drum unit.

  • Page 28: Rear

    1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.3 Rear Figure 1-4 Vents Vents allow cooling air to enter and ozone to exit. Memory Card Slot This slot receives a memory (Compact Flash) card. A memory card can hold fonts, macros, forms, etc., that can be downloaded in the printer’s memory. For details, see Appendix A Options, section A.3.1 Memory Card on page A-5.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Handling Paper

    Chapter 2 Handling Paper The printer can use a variety of media in various sizes. However, any media you will choose to use with the printer must be in accordance with the guidelines and specifications in this chapter. Use of paper not satisfying these guidelines and specifications may cause problems such as frequent paper jams, poor quality printing, and possible damage to the printer mechanism.

  • Page 30: General

    Note 2.1.1 Available paper types The CLP 4526 can use almost any type of printer paper. These printers accept paper used for xerographic copiers as well. Paper comes in three generic grades: economy, standard, and premium. The grades are determined by how easily the paper can pass through the printer. This depends on the smoothness, size, moisture content, and cutting of the paper.

  • Page 31: Minimum And Maximum Paper Sizes

    2.1 General Item Values Direction of grain Long grain Pulp content 80 % or more Table 2-1 (Continued) † 135 to 200 g/m² paper should be A4 or Letter size and fed laterally. 2.1.3 Minimum and maximum paper sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as cut-sheet, the MP (multi-purpose) tray must be used.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Right Paper

    2.2 Selecting the Right Paper Selecting the Right Paper This section describes the major considerations for selecting MP tray Size the right printing paper. 176 × 250 mm ISO B5 12 × 18 12 × 18 inches 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches Statement 2.2.1 Guidelines...

  • Page 33: Paper Properties

    2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2.2 Paper properties Thickness (Caliper) Thick paper is called high-caliper paper and thin paper is called low-caliper paper. Paper used by the printer should be Smoothness neither too thick nor too thin. If you encounter paper jam, Paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface.

  • Page 34: Other Properties Of Paper

    2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2.3 Other properties of paper Specially processed paper Avoid using the types of specially processed paper listed below, even if the paper meets the other basic specifications Porosity defined in this manual. Be sure to perform some test prints The density of paper structure, which indicates the before purchasing any type of paper in large quantities.

  • Page 35: Loading Paper

    2.3 Loading Paper Loading Paper 3 3 3 3 The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the Adjust the position of the paper stopper according to paper feed cassette and the MP tray. the size of the paper you will use. While pressing the green button on the side of the paper stopper, slide it to the position you want.

  • Page 36: Loading Paper Into The Mp (Multi-Purpose) Tray

    2.3 Loading Paper 4 4 4 4 2.3.2 Loading paper into the MP Set the MP tray paper size on the printer’s operator (Multi-Purpose) tray panel. Refer to Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section 3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size on page 3-48.

  • Page 37: Special Paper

    2.4 Special Paper Special Paper Besides plain paper, this printer can use the following types Before purchasing any special paper, make a test print using of special paper: the printer and check whether the results are satisfactory. To avoid problems, stack transparencies, labels, or envelopes Paper type to be used Media type to be selected on the tray or cassette face up.
  • Page 38 2.4 Special Paper When the label paper has extra margin around the label’s Postcards outside edges that correspond to the margins of the printable Fan the stack of postcards and align the edges before loading area, do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet them in the MP tray.

  • Page 39: Colored Paper

    2.4 Special Paper Envelopes Envelopes must be fed manually. Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of ordinary paper, it is not always possible to ensure consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface. Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. See section Grain on page 2-5.
  • Page 40 2.4 Special Paper 2-12...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Using The Operator Panel

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Color printer. 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 trough the application software. Changes to printer settings made using a software application override changes made using the operator panel.

  • Page 42: Understanding The Operator Panel

    3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Understanding the Operator Panel The printer’s operator panel has keys for operating the printer, as well as a message display and indicators Figure 3-1 Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in the sections that follow.

  • Page 43: Indicators In Message Display

    3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Message Meaning The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes from sleep mode Sleeping whenever a key on the operator panel is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or a print job is received. The printer then warms up and goes on-line.
  • Page 44 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Paper size indicator (SIZE) This indicator indicates: • While the printer is in standby, the paper size of the cassette. The default paper cassette is determined by the operator panel keys. For details, see Section 3.10 Paper Handling on page 3-48.
  • Page 45 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel Paper type indicator (TYPE) This indicator shows the paper type defined for the current paper cassette. The paper type can be manually defined using the operator panel. For information about configuring paper type settings, see 3.10.9 Creating Custom Paper Types on page 3-53, 3.10.3 Setting the MP...

  • Page 46: Keys

    3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel 3.1.3 Keys The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have the secondary function as explained below. Configuration made with these keys affect only the interfaces that is currently active (indicated by the INTERFACE indicator on the message display).

  • Page 47: Arrow Keys

    3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel MENU key The MENU key 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 48: Using The Menu Selection System

    3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Using the Menu Selection System 3.2.1 Menu Selection System This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the printer environment such as the number of copies to print, emulation, etc., to your specific needs.

  • Page 49: Paper Handling

    3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Selecting a menu The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press the key to display the desired menu. • If the selected menu has a sub-menu, > is displayed after the menu. Paper Handling > Indicates that there is a sub-menu Press the key to move to the sub-menu or...

  • Page 50: Menu System Road Map

    3.2 Using the Menu Selection System 3.2.2 Menu System Road Map The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the printer. For details about menu selection operations, see page 3-8. Ready PAR A4 PLAIN MENU Key Print Menu Map Print...
  • Page 51 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Interface > >Parallel I/F Parallel Auto Interface > >NetWare Network >>NetWare Frame >NetWare > Auto Interface > Serial >TCP/IP Interface > >TCP/IP > >>DHCP Option >>DHCP >EtherTalk >>IP Address >EtherTalk 000.000.000.000 >Network Status >>Subnet Mask Page 000.000.000.000...
  • Page 52 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Font > >Font Select > >> I000 Internal >Font Select > Option >>Courier Regular >>Courier >Code Set Dark IBM PC-8 >>Letter Gothic Regular >>Letter Gothic >List of Dark Internal Fonts >>Size >List of 012.00 point(s) Option Fonts >>Pitch...
  • Page 53 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Memory Card > >Read Fonts >Write Data >Delete Data >Format >List of Partition Paper Handling > >MP Tray Mode Cassette >MP Tray Mode First >MP Tray Size >MP Tray Type Plain >Cassette 1 Size >>Unit >Cassette 1 Type Plain...
  • Page 54 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Life Counters > >Total Print >New Toner [C] Installed >New Toner [M] Installed >New Toner [Y] Installed >New Toner [K] Installed Others > >MSG Language English >Form Feed Time Out 000sec. >Sleep Timer >...

  • Page 55: Menu Map And Status

    3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages Menu Map and Status Pages This section explains the procedure for printing the printer’s internal information using the menu selection system. The menu map is usefull as a reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system. The status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer configurations.
  • Page 56 3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages MENU MAP Figure 3-3 3-16...

  • Page 57: Printing A Status Page

    3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages 3.3.2 Printing a Status Page You can check the printer’s current status, including available memory space and option settings by printing a status page. 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key. 2 2 2 2 Press the key repeatedly until Print Status Page appears.

  • Page 58: Understanding The Status Page

    3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages 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. STATUS PAGE Firmware Version: Released: Hardware Information...
  • Page 59 3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages Software version Error log This item shows the version and release date of the This item shows the last three instances of the following printer firmware. types of errors, listing them in the order of occurrence: •...

  • Page 60: E-Mps

    3.4 e-MPS e-MPS e-MPS is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System’ which implements the following functions that are available from the printer driver: • Job retention • 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.

  • Page 61: Using Quick Copy

    3.4 e-MPS 3 3 3 3 Job storage Press the key. Job storage stores print jobs either temporarily or 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >Quick permanently, or in virtual mailboxes, as you click an Copy appears followed by the user name (Harold, appropriate radio button on the printer driver when printing in this example).

  • Page 62: Using Proof-And-Hold

    3.4 e-MPS 3.4.3 Printing a Private Print/Job Deleting a quick copy job Retention All quick copy jobs are automatically deleted when the printer is turned off. If you desire to explicitly delete a stored In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed quick copy job, proceed as follows: until you release the job from the operator panel.
  • Page 63 3.4 e-MPS 7 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 Press the ENTER key. The user name and the job name Press the key repeatedly until Delete appears for (Agenda, in this example) entered in the printer driver the number of copies. appear with a blinking question mark (?).

  • Page 64: Retrieving Jobs From Virtual Mailbox (Vmb)

    3.4 e-MPS 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 Double click Model Name on the list. The jobs Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a currently stored in the printer are shown. To print the CODE JOB LIST as shown in Figure 3-7 below.

  • Page 65: Changing E-Mps Configuration

    3.4 e-MPS 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a list appears. of jobs currently posted in the virtual mailboxes as shown in Figure 3-8 below.

  • Page 66: Quick Copy

    3.4 e-MPS 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >e-MPS Press the key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration > appears. Configuration > appears. >e-MPS > >e-MPS > Configuration Configuration 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Press the key.

  • Page 67: Configuration Configuration

    3.4 e-MPS 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Press the key and select >e-MPS Press the key and select >e-MPS Configuration >. Configuration >. >e-MPS > >e-MPS > Configuration Configuration 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Press the key.

  • Page 68: Changing The Interface Parameters

    3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Changing the Interface Parameters 6 6 6 6 The printer is equipped with a parallel interface. Option To change the parallel interface mode, press the network interface card can also be installed. Various printing key. The current communication mode appears. environment parameters such as the default emulation can be 7 7 7 7 changed independently on different interfaces by using the...

  • Page 69: Changing Network Interface Parameters

    3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until Serial Press the key to scroll through values. When 115200 is displayed, press the ENTER key. Press the appears. MODE key to exit the menu selection. Interface ? Serial Some computers may not be able to handle a...

  • Page 70: Resolving Ip Address

    3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 6 6 6 6 3.5.4 Resolving IP Address Press the key. One of the following menus is indicated. To change settings for the item, press the ENTER key. Use the key to change the value To connect the printer using TCP/IP protocol to a network in or selection.

  • Page 71: Status Page

    3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 Press the key to move to Subnet Mask. Press the key and then press the Perform the same procedure to complete entering the repeatedly until the display shows >Network subnet mask address.

  • Page 72: Making Default Settings

    3.6 Making Default Settings Making Default Settings 3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color Using the operator panel, you can set the default for the most of printing parameters. Note default settings made using the operator panel may be overridden by the printer driver The KC-GL emulation mode enables you to set the pen settings and application software.

  • Page 73: Alternative Emulation For Kpdl Emulation

    3.6 Making Default Settings 9 9 9 9 3 3 3 3 To set the pen color, press the key. To change Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) the pen color, press the ENTER key. A blinking appears.

  • Page 74: Default Font

    3.6 Making Default Settings 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) Press the key. Press the key until >Font appears. Select > appears. Emulation >Font Select > ?PCL 6 Internal 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 To select an internal font, make sure that Internal...
  • Page 75 3.6 Making Default Settings Selecting regular or dark Courier/Letter Gothic Changing the default font size Courier or Letter Gothic font thickness can be selected as You can change the size of the default font. If you selected a Regular or Dark. In the procedure below, it is assumed proportional font, the character size can also be changed.

  • Page 76: Code Set

    3.6 Making Default Settings Character pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic Setting the character code set You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the You can change the character code set. Available character default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. code sets vary depending on the current font.

  • Page 77: Internal Fonts

    3.6 Making Default Settings 3 3 3 3 Press the key. 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >List of Internal Fonts or >List of Option Fonts appears. >List of Internal Fonts 5 5 5 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >List of Internal Fonts? 6 6 6 6...

  • Page 78: Pagination

    3.7 Pagination Pagination 3.7.2 Print Orientation In Page Set menus, you can set the number of copies, page orientation, and other settings regarding pagination. You can select portrait (upright) or landscape (sideways) page orientation. Portrait Orientation Landscape Orientation 3.7.1 Number of Copies ABCDE ABCDE You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed...

  • Page 79: Linefeed (Lf) Action

    3.7 Pagination 3.7.3 Linefeed (LF) Action 3.7.4 Carriage-Return (CR) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (0AH). receives a carriage-return code (0DH). •...

  • Page 80: Setting Print Quality

    3.8 Setting Print Quality Setting Print Quality 5 5 5 5 The printer features the Print Quality menu which lets you To change the toner mode, press the ENTER key. A select: blinking question mark (?) appears. • Tone mode (Normal and Fine) >Tone •...
  • Page 81 3.8 Setting Print Quality 5 5 5 5 To change the gloss mode, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Gloss Mode ? Low 6 6 6 6 Press the key to change from Low to High. 7 7 7 7 Press the ENTER key to finalize the selection.

  • Page 82: Operating The Storage Device

    3.9 Operating the Storage Device Operating the Storage Device 3 3 3 3 The printer supports three types of storage device: memory Press the key. card, option hard disk (HD-10), and RAM disk. The memory 4 4 4 4 card and option hard disk are installed into the dedicated Press the key repeatedly until >Format slots of the printer.

  • Page 83: Memory Card

    3.9 Operating the Storage Device 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and Writing data the reading of data from the memory card starts. Data can be written to a memory card until no space is left When completed, Processing disappears.
  • Page 84 3.9 Operating the Storage Device 8 8 8 8 Check that the message display has changed to Deleting data Waiting, then press the GO key. This writes the file to It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a memory the memory card and instructs the printer to card one by one.
  • Page 85 3.9 Operating the Storage Device 5 5 5 5 When the formatting is successfully completed, the Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. printer automatically prints out a format information page (FORMAT INFORMATION), which allows you >List of to check the memory card for proper formatting.

  • Page 86: Using The Option Hard Disk (Hd-10)

    3.9 Operating the Storage Device 3.9.2 Using the Option Hard Disk • Deleting data (HD-10) • Printing a list of data names (partitions) The operations of the RAM disk are the same as those of the Installing the option hard disk into the printer allows you to memory card.
  • Page 87 3.9 Operating the Storage Device 5 5 5 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears. Press the key to display the desired size. Definable RAM disk size is 0001 to 1024. >RAM Disk Size 0119 MByte This range varies depending on the total memory size of the printer.

  • Page 88: Paper Handling

    3.10 Paper Handling 3.10 Paper Handling 5 5 5 5 This section explains how to change mode for the MP Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) (multi-purpose) tray, the paper size and type for each paper appears. source, and how to select the paper source and paper destinations.

  • Page 89: Setting The Mp Tray Paper Type

    3.10 Paper Handling 6 6 6 6 3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type Press the key to display the desired paper size. The message display toggles through the following paper sizes: By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) to the MP tray, you can feed the paper on the MP tray according to the paper Business type you command on the printer driver.

  • Page 90: Setting The Cassette Paper Type

    3.10 Paper Handling 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 When the desired paper type is displayed, press the Press the key to display the desired paper ENTER key. The paper type is set to the MP tray. type. The message display toggles through the following paper types: 8 8 8 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key.

  • Page 91: Duplex Printing

    3.10 Paper Handling 6 6 6 6 Press the key to display the desired paper Binding modes feed source. The message display toggles through the Binding refers to the manner in which printed pages of paper following paper feed sources, depending on the are joined together (by gluing, stitching, etc.) in book form.

  • Page 92: Adjusting The Stitch Positions

    3.10 Paper Handling 5 5 5 5 To activate duplex printing, press the ENTER key. A Default stitch position blinking question mark (?) appears. (center of the paper) >Duplex Mode ?None 6 6 6 6 Press the key to display the desired binding mode.

  • Page 93: Overriding Difference Between A4 And Letter

    3.10 Paper Handling 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 Press the key to increase or decrease, Press the key to change Off to On. respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Use the 7 7 7 7 keys to move the cursor right and left. Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 94: Resetting The Custom Paper Type

    3.10 Paper Handling 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Press the key to scroll to the other custom When the desired paper thickness is displayed, press the ENTER key. Proceed to the next procedure. position. Custom 1 Step 3. Enabling or disabling duplex printing for Custom 2 custom paper type Custom 3...

  • Page 95: Selecting The Output Stack

    3.10 Paper Handling 4 4 4 4 3.10.11 Selecting the Output Stack Press the key repeatedly until >Reset Type Adjust appears. The Stack Select menu on the operator panel allows you to >Reset Type select either the top (face-down) tray or the face-up tray for the output stack.

  • Page 96: Selecting Monochrome Or Color Printing

    3.11 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing 3.11 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing 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. To change it to monochrome mode, proceed as follows: 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key.

  • Page 97: Reading Life Counters

    3.12 Reading Life Counters 3.12 Reading Life Counters You can display the total number of pages printed by your Note that if you reset the toner counter without replacing the printer whenever it is necessary. The total number of printed toner container, subsequent toner warning messages will not pages can also be checked on the status page.

  • Page 98: Other Modes

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13 Other Modes 5 5 5 5 The following modes can be accessed in the Others To change the language, press the ENTER key. A submenu: blinking question mark (?) appears. • Message Language >MSG Language • Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting ? English •...

  • Page 99: Setting The Sleep Timer

    3.13 Other Modes 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 To change the timeout time, press the ENTER key. A To turn off the sleep timer, press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears. blinking question mark (?) appears. >Form Feed >>Sleep Mode Time Out 000sec.

  • Page 100: Received Data Dump

    3.13 Other Modes 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 To change the timeout time, press the ENTER key. A Press the ENTER key again. The message blinking cursor (_) appears. Processing appears for a second, followed by Waiting. >Sleep Timer 030min.

  • Page 101: Resource Protection

    3.13 Other Modes 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 To reset the printer, press the ENTER key. A question Press the key. mark (?) appears. 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >Resource Prot. appears. >Printer Reset ? >Resouce Prot.

  • Page 102: Auto Continue Setting

    3.13 Other Modes 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. appears. >Buzzer >Auto Continue ? Off Mode ? Off 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Select On or Off using the key.

  • Page 103: Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting

    3.13 Other Modes 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Press the key to increase or decrease the Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) value at the blinking cursor and set the desired time. appears. The time must be set between 000 and 495 seconds, in 5-second increments.

  • Page 104: Punch Error Detection Setting

    3.13 Other Modes 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 Press the key repeatedly until >>Staple Press the key. appears. 6 6 6 6 Press the key repeatedly until >>Punch appears. >>Staple >>Punch 7 7 7 7 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.

  • Page 105: Color Registration

    3.13 Other Modes 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 Press the key repeatedly until Others > Press the key. appears. 6 6 6 6 >>Print Regist Chart appears. Others > >>Print Regist Chart 3 3 3 3 Press the key.

  • Page 106: Printing The Service Status Page

    3.13 Other Modes 9 9 9 9 Perform steps 1 through 5 above once again. Press the ENTER key. OK? will appear. To complete registration for cyan, press the ENTER key. Press the key repeatedly until >>Adjust Cyan appears. Press the key.

  • Page 107: Color Calibration

    3.13 Other Modes 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Press the key repeatedly until >>Print Press the key repeatedly until >> Color Status Page appears. Calibration appears. >>Print >>Color Status Page Calibration 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 108: Using High Density Mode

    3.13 Other Modes 7 7 7 7 3.13.17 Using High Density Mode Press the ENTER key. A blinking ( ? ) appears 8 8 8 8 Press the key to select a number from 01 to When the high density data such as solid color or a page including many images is continuously printed, the printing density may lower.

  • Page 109: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guidelines • Print Quality Problems • Error Messages • Clearing Paper Jams...

  • Page 110: General Guidelines

    4.1 General Guidelines General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the printer. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service. Symptom Check Items Corrective Action Print quality is not Section 4.2 Print Quality Problems on page 4-3.

  • Page 111: Print Quality Problems

    Print Quality Problems Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer. If the suggested corrective action will not solve the problem, call for service.

  • Page 112: Corrective Action

    4.2 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Black or white vertical streaks Check the operator panel for toner. If the Toner low (C/M/Y/K) message is dis- played with color description, install a new toner kit for the color. To replace the toner container, see Toner Container Replacement on page 5-2.
  • Page 113 4.2 Print Quality Problems Printed Results Corrective Action Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Clean the main charger. Open the printer front cover. Pull the green cleaning knob slowly in and out a few times. For full details, 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page 5-7.

  • Page 114: Error Messages

    4.3 Error Messages Error Messages The following table lists errors and maintenance messages that you can be dealt with by yourself. If Call service appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your dealer. Some errors cause the alarm sound to sound. To stop the alarm sound, press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm sound.

  • Page 115: Front Cover

    4.3 Error Messages Message Corrective Action The feed unit of the optional paper feeder is not installed correctly. Open the Check paper feeder paper cassette and correct the problem. This message appears feed unit only when the PF-647 paper feeder is installed on the printer. Clean the registration roller or main charger unit and then press the GO key.
  • Page 116 4.3 Error Messages Message Corrective Action The interface whose setup you are trying to change is in use. Wait until the I/F occupied print job that is using the interface is finished, and try again. The user ID entered for a private job or a stored job is not correct. Check to ID error make sure you are using the same user ID that you specified with the printer driver.
  • Page 117 4.3 Error Messages Message Corrective Action The printer does not have enough memory. You can print a status page to Memory overflow check the current memory level. Press GO Try adding more memory. Press the GO key to resume printing. You can cancel the print job by pressing the CANCEL key.
  • Page 118 4.3 Error Messages Message Corrective Action The MP tray is out of paper. Load the proper type of paper onto the MP tray, Set paper and then press the GO key to resume printing. press GO Replace the toner container of the indicated color (C: Cyan, M: Magenta, Y: Toner low Yellow, K :Black) using a new toner kit.

  • Page 119: Storage Error Codes

    4.3 Error Messages Storage error codes Hard disk errors Code Meaning Hard disk format error. If this error recurs even if the power has been turned off and then on, reformat the hard disk. The disk system is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the system and the devices.

  • Page 120: Clearing Paper Jams

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams If the paper jammed in the paper transport system, or no paper sheets were fed at all, the Paper jam message appears and the location of the paper jam (the component where the paper jam has occurred) is also indicated.

  • Page 121: General Considerations For Clearing Jams

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams Location of Jam See Page 4.4.8 Paper Jam – Paper Feed Paper Feeder Unit Unit on page 4-16. 4.4.9 Paper Jam – Left Cover on Left Cover page 4-17. 4.4.10 Paper Jam – Option Unit on Finisher page 4-17.

  • Page 122: Paper Jam - Paper Cassette

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.4 Paper Jam — Paper Cassette # 4.4.5 Paper Jam — MP Tray When a paper jam occurs in a paper cassette, clear the jam The paper jammed in the MP tray. Clear the jam in the MP using the following steps.

  • Page 123: Paper Jam - Duplex Unit

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.6 Paper Jam – Duplex Unit 4.4.7 Paper Jam – Right Cover When a paper jam occurs in the optional Duplex Unit, clear When a paper jam occurs in the paper transfer unit or at the the jam using the following steps.

  • Page 124: Paper Jam - Paper Feed Unit

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 Remove the jammed paper. Pull out the paper feed unit. Figure 4-16 Figure 4-13 3 3 3 3 Raise the lever, and then remove the jammed paper. If the end of the paper is soiled with toner, pull it in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove it.

  • Page 125: Paper Jam - Left Cover

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4 4 4 4 4.4.9 Paper Jam – Left Cover If you still cannot remove the jammed paper, close the fuser unit cover. While raising the green lever at the bottom of the fuser unit, pull the fuser unit out of the When a paper jam occurs at the left cover, clear the jam using printer.
  • Page 126 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4-18...

  • Page 127: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes the following basic printer maintenance tasks you can perform. • Toner container replacement • Waste toner box replacement • Cleaning...

  • Page 128: Toner Container Replacement

    5.1 Toner Container Replacement Toner Container Replacement 5.1.1 Toner Container Replacement • Always clean the interior of the printer after replacing a toner container. See 5.3 Cleaning Requirements the Printer on page 5-7 for more information. The actual life of a toner container depends on the amount of toner you use for printing your particular documents.
  • Page 129 5.1 Toner Container Replacement To replace the toner container, first make sure of the color of Press the green lock lever to unlock the container. the toner container requiring replacement. In this example, it This will cause the toner container to move towards is assumed that you are replacing the black toner container.
  • Page 130 5.1 Toner Container Replacement 7 7 7 7 Insert the new toner container all the way in. The container is locked automatically when it is properly seated. Figure 5-6 8 8 8 8 Close the toner container cover, and then close the front cover.

  • Page 131: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replacing the Waste Toner Box 3 3 3 3 When Replace waste toner box is shown in the Put the old waste toner box in the plastic waste bag messege display, replace the waste toner box. A new waste (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later toner box is included with the toner kit.
  • Page 132 5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box 6 6 6 6 Close the front cover. Front cover When Replace waste toner box is shown in the messege display, replace the waste toner box. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit.Always clean the interior of the printer after replacing a toner container.

  • Page 133: Cleaning The Printer

    5.3 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer 3 3 3 3 As discussed earlier, the following parts must be cleaned Pressing the handle of the transfer unit, return the each time the toner container and waste toner box are transfer unit securely to its original position. replaced: •...
  • Page 134 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 First we clean main charger wire. Grasp the tab of the Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad cleaning knob (green-colored). Gently pull the facing up. cleaning bar out and push it back in.
  • Page 135 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 8 8 8 8 After cleaning the charger wire and grid, check to make sure that the charger unit is back in its original position, and then close the toner container cover and front cover. Front cover Figure 5-21 If the front cover does not fully close, although the printer shows Ready, open the front cover...
  • Page 136 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 5-10...

  • Page 137: Appendix A Options

    Appendix A Options Your printer can be installed with various options indicated in this appendix. You can select the options that will satisfy your printing requirements. For availability of the options, consult your dealer.

  • Page 138: A.1 Options

    A.1 Options Options The following shows the options that can be installed on the CLP 4526 printer. Though some options are explained in the following pages of this Appendix, see the document that comes with each option for detailed information that is not provided here.

  • Page 139: Expansion Memory Modules

    Expanding printer memory lets you print more complex data, Unscrew two screws at the back of the main controller and also makes printing faster. The CLP 4526 printer has a board. single memory expansion slot, which you can use to expand memory up to a maximum of 512MB.
  • Page 140 A.2 Expansion Memory Modules 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 Ready Remove the memory module from its package. Wait until the printer becomes . When ready, press the MENU key. Aligning the cutouts of the memory module with the matching keys of the socket, carefully plug the 3 3 3 3 memory module into the memory socket until it clicks...

  • Page 141: General Description Of Options

    A.3 General Description of Options General Description of Options A.3.1 Memory Card For detailed information on installing the paper feeder, see the manual supplied with the paper feeder. The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card with the maximum size of 256 MB.
  • Page 142 A.3 General Description of Options A.3.3 PT-640 Face-Up Tray For detailed information on installing the duplex unit, see the manual supplied with the duplex unit. Attach the optional Face-Up Tray to the left side of the printer as shown in the illustration. Use of the Face-Up Tray help to avoid stress to the printer and print media when printing on envelopes, postcards, OHP transparencies, etc.
  • Page 143 A.3 General Description of Options A.3.7 Hard Disk The following optional devices can be installed on the document finisher. The hard disk is used for saving print data. This is DF-600 DF-610 advantageous when printing multiple sets of copies, as high- Punch Unit PH-3B Punches holes as pages speed printing is possible using the electronic sorting...

  • Page 144: Interface Cards

    A.3 General Description of Options A.3.8 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 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 EtherTalk protocols, so that the printer can be used on network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, NetWare, etc.

  • Page 145: Appendix B Computer Interface

    Appendix B Computer Interface This appendix explains the pin assignments, signals, timing, connectors, and other specifications for printer's parallel interface.

  • Page 146: Parallel Interface

    B.1 Parallel Interface Parallel Interface B.1.1 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 communication mode, see 3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode on page 3-28.

  • Page 147: Interface Signals

    B.1 Parallel Interface B.1.2 Interface Signals Table shows the connector pins and corresponding input and output signals of the parallel interface. Explanation of each signal is also given in the table. The description in [ ] indicates signal names in Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode (IEEE 1284-compliant).
  • Page 148 B.1 Parallel Interface In or Signal Description — Ground return [nInit] Ignored † When the high-speed parallel line control is on, this line Error [nFault] †† returns an error status. — — Not used — — Not used Power Ready This signal goes high when the printer is powered on.

  • Page 149: Appendix C Technical Specifications

    Appendix C Technical Specifications The technical specification may be changed for improvement purpose.

  • Page 150: Printer Specification

    C.1 Printer Specification Printer Specification Item Specification Printing method Electro photographic (Advanced Beam Array) single-pass 4-color tandem drum system Printing speed C.2 Printing Speeds on page C-4 Resolution 600 dpi (horizontal and vertical) First print (A4, 23ºC) Approximately 9 seconds (priority mode) Warm up time (23ºC) 179 seconds or less Main Controller CPU...
  • Page 151 Printer Specification Item Specification Operating environ- Temperature 10 to 32.5 ºC (50 to 90.5 ºF) ment Relative humidity 20 to 80 % Optimum Condi- 23ºC (73ºF), 60 % (relative humidity) tions Altitude 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) maximum Illumination 1,500 lux or less Power Requirements U.S.A.

  • Page 152: Printing Speeds

    C.2 Printing Speeds Printing Speeds Mode Paper Size Print Speed Simplex Printing A4, Letter, B5 (Paper cassette feeding) 26 pages/minute A4, Letter, B5 (MP tray feeding) 24 pages/minute 13 pages/minute A3, Legal 13 pages/minute Ledger 11 pages/minute A4 thick (Paper cassette feeding) 13 pages/minute A4 thick (MP tray feeding) 12 pages/minute...

  • Page 153: Index

    Index Error log on the status page 3-19 Audible alarm Error messages how to set 3-61 of hard disk 4-11 Auto-continue of memory card 4-11 changing recovery time 3-62 of RAM disk 4-11 how to set 3-62 tabled, with corrective actions 4-6 Carriage return Face-down tray how to select 3-39...
  • Page 154 MP tray clearing paper jam 4-14 Job retention first mode, cassette mode 3-48 functions tabled 3-20 location and function 1-5 private job, how to use 3-22 setting the paper size 3-48 proof-and-hold, how to use 3-22 setting the paper type 3-49 quick copy, how to use 3-21 Job storage functions 3-21...
  • Page 155 Paper cassette Storage device as hardware feature 1-3 reading fonts from 3-42 clearing paper jam 4-14 reading/writing 3-43 diagram 1-5 writing data 3-43 selecting the paper feed source 3-50 setting paper type 3-50 Paper feeder diagrammed A-5 Tone mode Paper jam description 3-40 general considerations 4-13 how to select 3-40...
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