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  • Page 1 Starprint 6000 User Guide Version C.06...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Starprint 6000. This USER'S MANUAL contains functional and operational explanations for the Starprint 6000. Please read this USER'S MANUAL carefully before using the Printer. Please keep this USER'S MANUAL for future reference. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditons.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings The following warnings are very important in order to safely use this product. These notes are important in preventing danger to the operator or operation of the printer. The following symbols are found throughout the USERS Manual and have the following meaning: WARNING This WARNING mark means that there is a possibility of death or serious injury if you ignore or do not follow the said instruction.
  • Page 4 WARNING Ground the product with a correct ground source or you may be electrically shocked. 1. The Power source should be as follows: 120V plus or minus 10%, 16A and 50/60Hz 2. Use a circuit with a dedicated breaker. 3. Install the product as close to the wall outlet as possible. 4.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Do not install the printer in a humidified room or a dusty room. Also, do not install the printer on an unstable floor as injuries may occur. 1. Unplug the printer before you move it. The power cord may be damaged and it may result in a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Before Printer Use Page Installation Requirements 1- 2 Originals Prohibited from Duplication 1- 3 Features 1- 4 Specifications 1- 5 Available Print Sizes 1- 7 1.5.1 Available widths 1- 7 1.5.2 Available lengths 1- 7 Appearance 1- 8 1.6.1...
  • Page 7 Page 3.3.10 User Mode 9: Low Temperature Environment Setting Mode 3-18 3.3.11 User Mode A: H/H Environment Setting Mode 3-19 Chapter 4 Error Indications and Correction Page Paper Mis-feed Errors 4- 2 4.1.1 Paper mis-feed in Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03 and J-04) 4- 3 4.1.2 Paper mis-feed in Manual Feeder Section (J-05)

  • Page 8: Before Printer Use

    Chapter 1 Before Printer Use Page Installation Requirements 1- 2 Originals Prohibited from Duplication 1- 3 Features 1- 4 Specifications 1- 5 Available Print Sizes 1- 7 1.5.1 Available widths 1- 7 1.5.2 Available lengths 1- 7 Appearance 1- 8 1.6.1 Front view 1- 8...

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    1. 1 Installation Requirements The following conditions are required for installation of the equipment. 1. Power source should be rated as follows. 120V plus or minus 10%, 16A and 50/60Hz 2. The equipment must be on an exclusive circuit. 3. The outlet must be near the equipment and easily accessible. 1.
  • Page 10 1. 2 Originals Prohibited to Copy It is not necessarily allowed to copy every kind of original. You may be punished by the law if only you possess the copy of some kind of original. We recommend you to consider enough before you copy such original. [Originals prohibited from copying by the law] 1.

  • Page 11: Features

    1. 3 Features (1) Starprint 6000 Digital Printer can make a print in a speed of 100mm per second. The maximum print width is 36 inches, and the minimum is 8.5 inches. (2) The print image is more stabilized than before since we adopt a minute toner with a mono-component non magnetic development system.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    1. 4 Specifications Item Specification Model Starprint 6000 Configuration Console Printing method LED Array Electro Photography Photoconductor Organic Photoconductive Drum Print speed 100mm per second (4 E per minute) Resolution 600dpi Print width Maximum width 36 inches Minimum width 11 inches (Roll Media) 8.5 inches (Cut Sheet )
  • Page 13 3. [Storage of Consumables] Media Wrap the media surely to shut out the humidity. Toner Toner cartridge Store the cartridge within the temperature range from 0 to 35 degrees centigrade and within the humidity range from 10 to 85% RH. Chapter 1 Before Use...

  • Page 14: Available Print Sizes

    1. 5 Available Print Sizes 1. 5. 1 Available widths Available widths are from 8.5 inches to 36 inches. It is possible to use the any of the following widths of media. 36, 34, 30, 24, 22, 18, 17, 12, 11, 9 and 8.5 inches 1.

  • Page 15: Appearance

    1. 6 Appearance 1. 6. 1 Front view Toner Cover Manual Table Operation Panel Dehumidify Heater Switch Lever Media Indicator Power Switch Roll Decks Name of part Function Manual Table Open to insert a sheet of paper, or to pull the Upper Frame Unit. Toner Cover Open the Toner Cover when you replace the Toner Cartridge.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Function Exit Cover Open the Exit Cover when you remove jammed media. Interface Terminal Connect the COPY cable to this terminal, which is included with the KIP 2000 Series Scanners D-Sub Connector, 37pin: max.5Vdc(large) (D-Sub Connector, 9pin: max.12Vdc(small)) Tray Prints which exit from the Printer are stacked by the standard Tray.

  • Page 17: Operation Panel

    1. 6. 3 Operation Panel There is an Operation Panel on the top of the printer. Refer to the following page for indicators and key functions. Operation Panel Operation Panel Toner Low Indicator Roll Empty Indicator Toner Remaining Indicator Paper Mis -feed Indicator Job Indicator Image Density Indicator Ready Indicator...
  • Page 18 Name of part Function Toner Low Indicator Toner Low Indicator lights red when there is not enough toner in the Developer Unit. In case dark image is continuously printed, printing may be held temporarily and this indicator flashes red. Roll Empty Indicator Roll Empty Indicator lights red when the roll media in the selected Roll Deck is empty.

  • Page 19: Media Indicator

    1. 6. 4 Media Indicator There is a Media Indicator on the right side of the front of the printer. Refer to the following page for indicators and key functions. Media Indicator Media Indicator PAPER TRIM Cut Key Roll Selector DECK WIDTH MEDIA...
  • Page 20 Name of part Function Roll Selector Press this Key when paper width or Media is changed. Roll Indicator lights orange. Paper Width Selectors Press and select the desired Paper Width. Indication is changed as follows. 36 34 30 24 22 18 17 12 11 Roll Indicator Selected Roll lights orange.

  • Page 21: Counter Indication Method

    1. 6. 5 Counter Indication Method Hard Counter PAPER TRIM DECK The value of the Counter is displayed during pressing the [TRIM] key, WIDTH MEDIA under any deck is not selected, PLAIN PAPAR (Example) VELLUM / Counter = 0123456 TRACING FILM PLAIN PAPAR VELLUM /...

  • Page 22: Indications During Normal Use

    1. 7 Indications during Normal Use The Operation Panel indicates the following information during normal use. (1) Processing a print The Job Indicator lights green when the printer receives a job. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST (2) Image Density level Any of the 4 LEDs of the Image Density Indicator will light according to the density level you selected.
  • Page 23 (3) Roll Deck, roll width and roll material currently used Before printing, you can select on the controller or on the scanner which roll media is used for printing. The Display of the Operation Panel indicates the selected Roll Deck Number and the media width.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 Basic Operations Page Turning on the Printer 2- 1 Turning off the Printer 2- 4 Installing Roll Media into a Roll Deck 2- 5 Installing Toner 2-13 Chapter 2 Basic Operations...

  • Page 25: Turning On The Printer

    2. 1 Turning on the Printer 1) Plug the printer into an exclusive wall outlet. WARNING (1) Do not handle the Power Plug with wet hands, or you may receive an electrical shock. (2) Ground the printer for safety. (3) Do not plug the printer into a multi-wiring connector in which other devices are plugged into.
  • Page 26 3) There is an Operation Panel (B) on the right-front of the printer. The Ready Indicator (C) on the Operation Panel lights orange showing that the printer is now warming up. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST Meaning of Ready Indicator (C) Status Meaning Power is turned off...

  • Page 27: Turning Off The Printer

    2. 2 Turning off the Printer 1) Press “OFF” on the Power Switch (A) to turn off the printer. Chapter 2 Basic Operations...

  • Page 28: Installing Roll Media Into A Roll Deck

    2. 3 Installing Roll Media into a Roll Deck NOTE The printer indicates a “Roll Empty Error” by lighting up the Roll Empty Indicator on the Operation Panel if the roll media currently used is consumed during printing. Install a new roll media using the following directions: Roll Empty Indicator TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY...
  • Page 29 3) Remove the Roll Spool (B) from the Roll Deck. 4) Pressing down Lever (C), pull out the Roll Spool (B) from the core of the roll. Chapter 2 Basic Operations...
  • Page 30 5) Loosen the Thumb Screw (D), and slide the Stopper (E) according to the width of the new roll of media. Tighten the Thumb Screw to fix the Stopper at the corresponding size mark. NOTE Align the top of triangle (F) of stopper and the size mark (G).
  • Page 31 6) Pressing down the Lever (C), insert the Roll Spool fully into the core until the Stopper (E) touches the roll media. Then, release the Lever (C) to “catch” the roll media with the Roll Spool. NOTE Be careful of the winding direction of roll media. No good Good Chapter 2...
  • Page 32 7) In case you load Roll 1 or Roll 3; 7-1) Put the Roll Spool into the Roll Deck. (Gear side is on the left and Lever side is on the right.) Gear side Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 7-2) Rotate the green knob as shown arrow and feed the leading edge of the media between Feeding...
  • Page 33 8) In case you load Roll 2 or Roll 4; 8-1) Put the Roll Spool onto the Operator aid Arm. (Gear side is on the left and Lever side is on the right.) 96um-78 8-2) Slide your right hand to deeper position, and slide your left hand to deeper position, not at the same time.
  • Page 34 9) Close the Deck and select the changed Roll Deck pressing [Roll Selector] on Media Indicator. Set both the Media Width and the Media according to the width and the type of material. Example : New Roll of 36 inches width plain paper is loaded in the Roll 1. Roll Selector PAPER TRIM...
  • Page 35 NOTE (1) Image may be removed from the sides of the print if you select a narrower size on the Paper Width Selector than the actual roll media width. If you select a narrower size than the installed width, the interior of the printer will become dirty with toner.

  • Page 36: Installing Toner

    2. 4 Installing Toner NOTE The printer will indicate a “Toner Low Error” by lighting the Toner Low Indicator on the Operation Panel. Replace the Toner Cartridge with the new cartridge using the following procedure: (Please use our regular consumable.) Toner Low Indicator Stay ON: Toner Low...
  • Page 37 3) Press the Lever to left, and then rotate the Toner Cartridge (not the Cap of Cartridge) to the arrow diretion to close the opening. Approximately two rotations make the opening close, but turn the Toner Cartridge until it stops. 4) Keep pressing the Lever to left, and lift up the Toner Cartridge.
  • Page 38 6) Press the Lever to left, and put the new Toner Cartridge facing the opening downward. Insert the far left Collar of the Toner Cartridge into the slot firmly. 7) Pull the Toner Cartridge to rightward a little, and insert the swelling in the slot. 8) Rotate the Toner Cartridge to backward at least 90 degrees.

  • Page 39: User Mode 9: Low Temperature Environment Setting Mode

    Chapter 3 Advanced Operations Page Changing the Density Level 3- 2 Dehumidifying the Roll Media 3- 3 User Mode 3- 5 3.3. 1 User Mode 0: Image Area Expanded Mode 3- 6 3.3. 2 User Mode 1: Image Enhancement Setting Mode 3- 7 3.3.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Advanced Operations

    3. 1 Changing the Density Level If you would like to make the image darker or lighter, you will change the density level on the scanner or controller. After specifying the density level on the scanner or controller, it is also possible to compensate the image density on the printer, if needed.

  • Page 41: Dehumidifying The Roll Media

    3. 2 Dehumidifying the Roll Media If the roll media has too much moisture, the toner may not be fixed correctly to the media. It may be easily removed from the media. If the room is much humidified, turn on the Dehumidify Heater to dehumidify the interior of the printer.
  • Page 42 NOTE (1) There are several dehumidifying settings which can be set by the service personnel. When these setting determine, the dehumidifier functions. With any setting, the printer must be plugged in and the switch noted above must be in the “ON” position. Call your service personnel if you would like to change the switch setting.

  • Page 43: User Mode

    3. 3 User Mode To enter in the User Mode Press [Menu] key more than 3 seconds. Then User Mode Number and its contents are displayed on the Display. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST Pressing [ ] or [ ] key, you can change the User Mode.

  • Page 44: User Mode 0: Image Area Expanded Mode

    3. 3. 1 User Mode 0: Image Area Expanded Mode Keep this mode always “oFF”. (Do not change this setting.) In case this function is effective, Image Area may expand to right, left and trailing edge side. However, this function does not guarantee about the image of trailing side. In addition print ratio is reduced compare with the normal operation.

  • Page 45: User Mode 1: Image Enhancement Setting Mode

    3. 3. 2 User Mode 1: Image Enhancement Setting Mode This mode allows you to select Image Enhancement function. An isolated dot is enhanced and becomes visible much easier. You can select the Image Enhancement Level for a scanner (A channel) and a controller (B channel).
  • Page 46 2) Press [ * ] key to select the Dot Enhancement Level for a scanner (A channel) and press [Enter] key to select the Dot Enhacement Level for a controller (B channel). Then the selected data is fixed. The Dot Enhancement Level for a controller (B channel) The Dot Enhancement Level for a scanner (A channel) ト...

  • Page 47: User Mode 2: Auto Power Off Timer Setting Mode

    3. 3. 3 User Mode 2: Auto Power Off Timer Setting Mode This mode allows you to set Auto Power Off Timer. NOTE To make this mode work, it is necessary to make the Cold Setting Mode (User Mode 3) ON. (Refer to page 3-10) 1) Select User Mode 2 “U2”, pressing [ ] or [...

  • Page 48: User Mode 3: Auto Power Off Setting Mode

    3. 3. 4 User Mode 3: Auto Power Off Setting Mode This mode allows you to select Auto Power Off function. NOTE When “ON” is selected in this User Mode 3, the Auto Power OFF function can work obeying the timer setting decided in the User Mode 2. 1) Select User Mode 3 “U3”, pressing [ ] or [ ] key.

  • Page 49: User Mode 4: Cold Sleep Timer Setting Mode

    It can save more power than Warm Sleep Mode. The temperature of the heater unit is about 140 degrees centigrade when the Starprint 6000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is best for saving the power to stop supplying the power to the heater unit completely.
  • Page 50 1) Select User Mode 4 “U4”, pressing [ ] or [ ] key. Then current setting timer is displayed. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST 2) Press [ * ] (increment) or [Enter] (decrement) key to select proper time, then the selected time is fixed.

  • Page 51: User Mode 5: Cold Sleep Setting Mode

    It can save more power than Warm Sleep Mode. The temperature of the heater unit is about 140 degrees centigrade when the Starprint 6000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is best for saving the power to stop supplying the power to the heater unit completely.

  • Page 52: User Mode 6: Warm Sleep Timer Setting Mode

    The temperature of the heater unit is about 140 degrees centigrade when the Starprint 6000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is better for saving the power to fall down the temperature of heater.
  • Page 53 1) Select User Mode 6 “U6”, pressing [ ] or [ ] key. Then current setting timer is displayed. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST 2) Press [ * ] (increment) or [Enter] (decrement) key to select proper time, then the selected time is fixed.

  • Page 54: User Mode 7: Warm Sleep Setting Mode

    The temperature of the heater unit is about 140 degrees centigrade when the Starprint 6000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is better for saving the power to fall down the temperature of heater.

  • Page 55: User Mode 8: Short Interval Setting Mode

    3. 3. 9 User Mode 8: Short Interval Setting Mode This mode allows you to select function of Interval shortened. 1) Select User Mode 8 “U8”, pressing [ ] or [ ] key. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST U 8.

  • Page 56: User Mode

    3. 3.10 User Mode 9: L/L Environment Setting Mode If the wrinkling problem or fusing problem is found under the extreme environment of Low Temperature / Low Humidity, set this User Mode 9. Then the interval between papers becomes longer and print ratio becomes smaller. A: In case continuous printing is done with 30”...

  • Page 57: User Mode A: H/H Environment Setting Mode

    3. 3.11 User Mode A: H/H Environment Setting Mode If the wrinkling problem is found under the extreme environment of High Temperature / High Humidity, set this User Mode A. When this mode is set, the waiting position of Roll 2 and Roll 4 changes much deeper position. The first copy time gets longer, as a result.

  • Page 58: Chapter 4 Error Indications And Correction

    Chapter 4 Error Indications and Correction Page Paper Mis-feed Errors 4- 2 4.1.1 Paper mis-feed in Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03 and J-04) 4- 3 4.1.2 Paper mis-feed in Manual Feeder Section (J-05) 4- 5 4.1.3 Paper mis-feed in Paper Feeder Section (J-10, J-11 and J-12) 4- 6 4.1.4 Paper mis-feed in Fuser Section (J-13 and J-14)

  • Page 59: Paper Mis-Feed Errors

    4. 1 Paper Mis-feed Errors If a paper mis-feed occurs, the Paper Mis-feed Indicator on the Operation Panel lights to inform you of the error. The Operation Panel also indicates a mis-feed code ( J-XX ) to let you know where the paper is mis-fed.

  • Page 60: Paper Mis-Feed In Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03 And J-04)

    4. 1. 1 Paper mis-feed in Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03 and J-04) When a paper mis-feed occurs in a Roll Deck, the Operation Panel indicates a “J-01”, “J-02”, “J-03” or “J-04”. J-01 : In the Roll 1 J-02 : In the Roll 2 J-03 : In the Roll 3 (Upper Cassette in case of option) J-04 : In the Roll 4 (Lower Cassette in case of option) J -01...
  • Page 61 2) If the leading edge of the media is torn or folded, straighten (cut). 3) Set the roll media correctly. 4) Close the Roll Deck. Chapter 4 Error Indications and Correction...

  • Page 62: Paper Mis-Feed In Manual Feeder Section (J-05)

    4. 1. 2 Paper mis-feed in Manual Feeder Section (J-05) When a paper mis-feed occurs in a Manual Feeder, the Operation Panel indicates a “J-05”. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY J -05 MENU ENTER TEST Clear the mis-feed using the following procedure: 1) Pull the mis-feed paper, and if the leading edge of the paper is torn or folded, replace to the new one.
  • Page 63 4. 1. 3 Paper mis-feed in Paper Feed Section (J-10, J-11 and J-12) When a paper mis-feed occurs in a Paper Feed Section, Operation Panel indicates a “J-10”, “J-11” or “J-12”. J-10 : In the Cutter Section J-11 : In the Gate Roller Section J-12 : In the Separation Section J -11 J -12...
  • Page 64 2) Open the Manual Table. Pull out the Upper Frame Unit to your side. 4) Remove the jammed paper. 5) Push back the Upper Frame Unit. 6) Close the Manual Table. 7) Push down the Lever of the Internal Transportation Unit. Chapter 4 Error Indications and Correction...

  • Page 65: Paper Mis-Feed In Fuser Section (J-13 And J-14)

    4. 1. 4 Paper mis-feed in Fuser Section (J-13 and J-14) When a paper mis-feed occurs in the Fuser Section, the Operation Panel indicates either a “J-13” or a “J-14”. J -13 J -14 TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY...
  • Page 66 Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 3) If it is not possible to access the jammed paper from the rear side, lift up the Lever of the Internal Transportation Unit. 4) Open the Manual Table. Chapter 4 Error Indications and Correction...
  • Page 67 5) Pull out the Upper Frame Unit to your side. 6) Remove the jammed paper. 7) Push back the Upper Frame Unit. 8) Close the Manual Table. 9) Push down the Lever of the Internal Transportation Unit. 10) Rewind the jammed Roll manually. 4-10 Chapter 4 Error Indications and...

  • Page 68: Open Cover Errors

    4. 2 Open Cover Errors The Operation Panel will indicate an error code (U-XX) if there are any open decks or open covers. Close each deck (or cover) as it is not possible to print, if this error exists. 4. 2. 1 Roll Deck Open (U-01, U-02 and U-03) The corresponding Roll Deck is opened when the Operation Panel indicates a “U-01”, “U-02”...

  • Page 69: Lever / Toner Cover Open (U-05)

    4. 2. 2 Lever / Toner Cover Open (U-05) When either the Lever or the Toner Cover is opened the Operation Panel indicates a “U-05”. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST Check the Lever and push the Lever firmly, or check the Toner Cover if it is opened. 4-12 Chapter 4 Error Indications and...

  • Page 70: Exit Cover Open (U-06)

    4. 2. 3 Exit Cover Open (U-06) When the Exit Cover is opened, the Operation Panel indicates a “U-06”. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU ENTER TEST Close the Exit Cover. 4-13 Chapter 4 Error Indications and Correction...

  • Page 71: Other Errors

    4. 3 Other Errors 4. 3. 1 Toner Low The machine indicates a “Toner Low” by lighting the Toner Low Indicator on the Operation Panel. Toner Cartridge replacement is required. However, if this indicator flashes, it means that this machine is in the down sequence caused by toner consumption.

  • Page 72: Roll Empty

    4. 3. 2 Roll Empty The machine indicates a “Roll Empty” by lighting the Roll Empty Indicator on the Operation Panel if the roll media currently in use is consumed during printing. Installation of a new roll is required. Refer to [2.3 Installing Roll Media into a Roll Deck] on page 2-5. Roll Empty Indicator TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY...

  • Page 73: No Manual Paper

    4. 3. 3 No Manual Paper The machine indicates a “Paper Empty” on Display. Insertion of an indicated size of paper is required. [Roll Selector] changes the Roll Deck. ( Refer to page 2-11 ) Manual (no LEDs turn on). TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU...

  • Page 74: Call Service Errors

    4. 4 Call Service Errors You will note one of the following error codes on the Operation panel if the machine has a fatal Error. It is impossible for the user to cure these errors to resolve these issues. PLEASE CALL YOUR TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO RESOLVE THESE ERRORS. Error Code Name of the error E - 01...

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