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  • Page 1 Océ Operation Guide Education Services 1.1.1. English version Océ PP18C Advanced Operation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Handling Paper General Guidelines ............1-2 Selecting the Right Paper .
  • Page 4 Contents ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 5 Introduction This guide has the following chapters: • 1 Handling Paper Explains how choose, handle and load paper. • 2 Using the Operator Panel Explains how to use the operator panel to configure the printer. • 3 Options Shows the available options. •...
  • Page 6 Introduction Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Convention Description Example Italic Typeface Used to emphasize a key word, Close the top cover. phrase or message. In addition, Refer to Toner Container Replacement references to other publications on page 3-3. are displayed in italic typeface.

  • Page 7: Handling Paper

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

  • Page 8: General Guidelines

    Handling Paper General Guidelines The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper (the type used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below. NOTE: The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.

  • Page 9: Recommended Paper

    Handling Paper Item Specification Moisture content 4% to 6% Direction of grain Long grain Pulp content 80% or more Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper, the MP tray must be used. Paper cassette MP tray Minimum...

  • Page 10: Selecting The Right Paper

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

  • Page 11: Paper Weight Equivalence Table

    Handling Paper Cassette or MP tray Size Size MP tray Youkei 2 114 × 162mm 16 kai 197mm × 273mm Youkei 4 105 × 235mm Custom Cassette: 148 to 216mm × 210 to 356mm (5-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 8-1/4 to 14 inches) MP tray: 70 to 216mm ×...

  • Page 12: Moisture Content

    Handling Paper U. S. Bond Weight (lb) Europe Metric Weight (g/m²) Thickness The paper used with the machine should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin. If you are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper may be too thick.

  • Page 13: Special Paper

    Handling Paper grain paper can cause feeding problems in the machine. All paper used in the machine should be long grain. Other Paper Properties Porosity: Indicates the density of paper fiber. Stiffness: Limp paper may buckle in the machine, resulting in paper jams. Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked.
  • Page 14 Handling Paper Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, special paper is more likely than white bond paper to give trouble during printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator. NOTE: Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the machine and check that printing quality is satisfactory.
  • Page 15 Handling Paper Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are liable to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems. Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge.
  • Page 16 Handling Paper Envelopes Envelopes should be fed in the face-up position, right edge first. 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.
  • Page 17 Handling Paper Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, refer to Paper Specifications, on page 1-2.The preprinted ink must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process, and must not be affected by silicone oil.

  • Page 18: Paper Type

    Handling Paper Paper Type The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operator panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.

  • Page 19: Loading Paper

    Handling Paper Loading Paper The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette and the MP tray. Loading Paper into the Cassette Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer.
  • Page 20 Handling Paper Standard paper sizes are marked on the inside of the paper cassette. Turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the paper size window. Paper Size Dial Paper Size Window NOTE: When the paper size dial is set to OTHER the paper size must be...
  • Page 21 Handling Paper Pull the release lever on the left side guide and slide to the desired paper size. Release Lever Paper Guides Pull the release lever and slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size. When using non-standard size paper, move the paper guides and paper stopper all the way out, insert the paper, then adjust the paper guides and paper stopper to the size of the paper.
  • Page 22 Handling Paper Slide the paper into the paper cassette. NOTE: Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the paper guides. The paper cassette will hold approximately 500 sheets of 80g/m² (21 lb.) paper with a thickness of 0.11mm. Load Limit Load Limit 1-16...
  • Page 23 Handling Paper Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown. Clip Clip Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go. There is a paper gauge on the right side of the front of the paper cassette to indicate the remaining paper supply.
  • Page 24 Handling Paper Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Pull the MP tray towards you until it stops. MP Tray Pull out the subtray. Subtray 1-18 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 25 Handling Paper Flip the support wire when you load Legal size paper. (U.S.A. only) Support Wire Adjust the position of the paper guides on the MP tray. Standard paper sizes are marked on the MP tray. For standard paper sizes, slide the guides to the position marked correspondingly.
  • Page 26 Handling Paper Align the paper with the paper guides and insert as far as it will go. Load Limit Load Limit NOTE: Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the inside of the MP tray. If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, for example, if the paper is already printed on one side, try to roll the paper in the opposite direction to counteract the curl.

  • Page 27: Using The Operator Panel

    2 Using the Operator Panel This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information............2-2 • Understanding the Operator Panel....... 2-3 • Canceling a Printing Job ..........2-10 • Using the Menu Selection System ......2-11 • Status Pages .............. 2-15 •...

  • Page 28: General Information

    Using the Operator Panel General Information This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys 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 through the application software.

  • Page 29: Understanding The Operator Panel

    Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED). Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in this chapter.
  • Page 30 Using the Operator Panel Status Information Message Meaning The printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up. Self test The printer is warming up and is not ready. Please wait When the printer is switched on for the first time, this message will take several minutes.
  • Page 31 Using the Operator Panel Indicators in Message Display Ready USB A4 PLAIN Interface Indicator (INTERFACE) The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently in use: USB interface is in use. Parallel interface is in use. (FS-C5030N only) Option serial (RS-232C) interface is in use. (FS-C5030N only) Network interface is in use.
  • Page 32 Using the Operator Panel † Envelope Monarch (3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches) † Envelope DL (110 × 220mm) Envelope C5 (162 × 229mm) ISO B5 (176 × 250mm) Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches) † Envelope #6 (3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches) † Envelope #9 (3-7/8 ×...
  • Page 33 Using the Operator Panel READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the printer needs attention. Depending on the status of lighting, each indicator has the following meaning: Indicator Description Flashing. Indicates an error that you can resolve. For details, see the Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide.
  • Page 34 Using the Operator Panel • Recover from certain errors. • Recover from Auto Sleep. CANCEL Key This key is used to: • Cancel a printing job. • Stop the alarm sound. • Reset numeric values or cancel a setting procedure while using menu system.
  • Page 35 Using the Operator Panel OK (ENTER) Key This key is used to: • Finalize settings of numeric values and other selections. • Set the paper source when Use alternative? is shown in the message display. NOTE: If you hold down [OK] ([ENTER]) and press [MENU] when Ready is shown on this printer, the AdministrationID menu will be displayed.

  • Page 36: Canceling A Printing Job

    Using the Operator Panel Canceling a Printing Job While the printer displays Processing, press [CANCEL]. Print Cancel? appears on the message display followed by the interface in use. The interface is indicated by one of the following messages: Parallel (FS-C5030N only) Network Serial (option serial interface) Option (option network interface)

  • Page 37: Using The Menu Selection System

    Using the Operator Panel Using the Menu Selection System Menu Selection System This section explains how to use the menu selection system. [MENU] on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to configure the printer settings to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.
  • Page 38 Using the Operator Panel > is displayed before the sub-menu. Indicates that this is the sub-menu >Type Adjust > Indicates that there is another sub-menu Press to move to another sub-menu or to go back. >> is displayed before the second sub-menu. Indicates that this is the second sub-menu >>Paper Weight Normal 1...

  • Page 39: Menu System Road Map

    Using the Operator Panel Menu System Road Map The menu map is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the printer. The menu map is useful as a reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system. Printing a Menu Map The printer prints a full list of the menu selection system —...

  • Page 40: Menu Map

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

  • Page 41: Status Pages

    Using the Operator Panel Status Pages This section explains the procedure for printing the status pages. The status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when requesting service to the printer.
  • Page 42 Using the Operator Panel 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. Firmware Version This item shows the version and release date of the printer firmware.
  • Page 43 Using the Operator Panel Sleep time timeout time Formfeed timeout time Memory This item shows: Standard memory in the printer Option memory slot status (Slots 1 and 2) in kilobytes Total memory in the printer Current status of the RAM disk Page Information This item shows the page related items: Number of copies, from 1 to 999...

  • Page 44: E-Mps

    Using the Operator Panel 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 45 Using the Operator Panel Job Storage Job storage stores print jobs either temporarily or permanently, or in virtual mailboxes, as you click an appropriate radio button on the printer driver when printing from a computer. Virtual Mailbox Virtual mailbox is part of Job Storage, which stores print jobs on the hard disk without printing.
  • Page 46 Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question >Quick Copy mark (?) appears before the user name. ?Harold Press to display the desired user >Quick Copy name, Arlen, in this example. ?Arlen Press [OK] ([ENTER]). The job name >Arlen entered in the printer driver (Report, in this ?Report...
  • Page 47 Using the Operator Panel Printing Remaining Copies of a Proof and Hold Job Printing a Proof-and-Hold job on the operator panel is similar to printing a quick copy job. See Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy on page 2-19. Printing a Private Print/Stored Job In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed until you release the job from the operator panel.
  • Page 48 Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]). The ID input line >Agenda appears. Enter the four-digit access code 0000 entered in the printer driver and press [OK] ([ENTER]). To enter the ID, press to move the cursor to the number to be changed and then enter the correct number by pressing You can set the number of copies to be >Agenda...
  • Page 49 Using the Operator Panel Printing a List of Code Jobs If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can print a List of Code Jobs using the operator panel. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until e-MPS > e-MPS >...
  • Page 50 Using the Operator Panel Press repeatedly until >Print >Print VMB Data Data appears. The virtual mailbox Tray001: number will also appear. If you have named the virtual mailbox with >Print VMB Data an alias, the alias (Richard, in this Tray001:Richard example) will follow the number: Press [OK] ([ENTER]).
  • Page 51 Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]) again. The printer prints a list of jobs currently posted in the virtual mailboxes as shown in the following illustration. Changing e-MPS Configuration You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: • Maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof-and-Hold jobs •...
  • Page 52 Using the Operator Panel Press repeatedly until >>Quick >>Quick Copy Copy appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking cursor (_) >>Quick Copy appears. Press to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor. The value can be set between 0 and 50. Use to move the cursor right and left.
  • Page 53 Using the Operator Panel When the desired size is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs This changes the hard disk space that holds permanent code jobs. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space.
  • Page 54 Using the Operator Panel Press [MENU]. Press and select e-MPS >. e-MPS > Press Press and select >e-MPS >e-MPS > Configuration >. Configuration Press Press and select >>VMB Size. >>VMB Size 1550MB To change the maximum size, press [OK] >>VMB Size ([ENTER]).

  • Page 55: Changing The Interface Parameters

    Using the Operator Panel Changing the Interface Parameters The printer is equipped with both parallel (FS-C5030N) and USB interfaces. Optional serial interface board kit and 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 printer’s menu selection system.
  • Page 56 Using the Operator Panel Press to scroll through the following communication modes: • Nibble (high) • Auto • Normal • High Speed When the desired communication mode is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU] to exit the menu selection. Changing Serial Interface Parameters (FS-C5030N only) NOTE: This section applies to the printer having the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) installed.
  • Page 57 Using the Operator Panel Pressing toggles through the serial parameters as follows. To change the serial parameter, press [OK] ([ENTER]). Use change the value or selection. Range 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (Default), >Baud Rate 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 9600 7 or 8 (Default) >Data Bits 1 (Default) or 2 >Stop Bits...

  • Page 58: Changing Network Interface Parameters

    Using the Operator Panel Changing Network Interface Parameters This printer supports TCP/IP, NetWare and Appletalk protocols. In addition, you can install the optional network interface card in the option interface slot. Using the operator panel, you can: • Activate or deactivate TCP/IP, NetWare, and AppleTalk •...
  • Page 59 Using the Operator Panel Press . One of the following menus is indicated. To change settings for the item, press [OK] ([ENTER]). Use to change the value or selection. Set this item to On when you connect to a >NetWare >...
  • Page 60 Using the Operator Panel Enter the submenu by pressing . Each time you press , the selection >>DHCP changes. >>BOOTP >>IP Address 000.000.000.000 >>Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 >>Gateway 000.000.000.000 When >>IP Address is displayed, press >>IP Address [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking cursor (_) 000.000.000.000 appears at the last digit.
  • Page 61 Using the Operator Panel Printing a Network Interface Status Page You can have your printer print out a network status page when the printer prints the status page. The network status page shows the network addresses, and other information under various network protocols about the network interface card.
  • Page 62 Using the Operator Panel Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. The printer prints a network status page as an example shown in the following illustration. 2-36 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 63: Making Default Settings

    Using the Operator Panel Making Default Settings Using the operator panel, you can set the default for the following items. Default Emulation You can change the emulation mode and character code set for the current interface. The printer is capable of the following emulation modes: •...

  • Page 64: Default Font

    Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question Emulation mark (?) appears. ?PCL 6 Select KPDL or KPDL (AUTO) using Emulation ?KPDL Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press . Press until >Print KPDL >Print KPDL Errs Errs (errors) appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) appears. Select On using .
  • Page 65 Using the Operator Panel To select an optional font, press [OK] ([ENTER]) while >Font Select > is displayed. Press repeatedly until Option appears and then press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press next to display the font selection shown above. You can perform this operation only when optional fonts are installed in the printer.
  • Page 66 Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question >>Courier mark (?) appears. ? Regular Select Regular or Dark using Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Changing the Default Font Size You can change the size of the default font. If you selected a proportional font, the character size can also be changed.
  • Page 67 Using the Operator Panel Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Font > Font > appears. Press . Press until >Font >Font Select >...
  • Page 68 Using the Operator Panel Press repeatedly until >Code Set >Code Set appears. IBM PC-8 Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question >Code Set mark (?) appears. ?IBM PC-8 Press until the desired character code set appears. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Printing Lists of Fonts To help you decide in selecting a font, you can printout lists of the internal fonts or the optional fonts including downloaded fonts.
  • Page 69 Using the Operator Panel Samples of Fonts List Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List PRESCRIBE Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List PRESCRIBE Font Name Scalable/Bitmap Password Selection [FSET] Font ID ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 2-43...

  • Page 70: Pagination

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

  • Page 71: Page Protect Mode

    Using the Operator Panel Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Page Set > Page Set > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Orientation >Orientation appears. Portrait Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question >Orientation mark (?) appears. ? Portrait Select Portrait or Landscape using Press [OK] ([ENTER]).
  • Page 72 Using the Operator Panel Press repeatedly until Auto >Page Protect appears. ? Auto Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Linefeed (LF) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (0AH). •...

  • Page 73: Wide A4 Pitch

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

  • Page 75: Setting Print Quality

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

  • Page 76: Gloss Mode

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

  • Page 77: Operating The Storage Device

    Using the Operator Panel Operating the Storage Device The printer supports three types of storage device; memory card, optional hard disk, and RAM disk. The memory card and optional hard disk are installed into the dedicated slots of the printer. The RAM disk is an allocated part of the printer’s memory.
  • Page 78 Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Processing >Read Fonts appears and the reading of data from the Processing memory card starts. When completed, Processing disappears. Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready. Reading Data You can print out the data in the memory card. Press [MENU].
  • Page 79 Using the Operator Panel Writing Data Data can be written to a memory card until the card is full. When writing to a memory card, a name is assigned to the file automatically. You can use the procedure explained in the section Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) on page 2-56 to print a list of data names for confirmation.
  • Page 80 Using the Operator Panel after another as follows: DataS001 (first data), DataS002 (second data), DataS003 (third data)... The write information page includes the following items: Item Description Partition Type Type of data written (currently only type 2 is supported). Partition Name The destination name of data written to the card.
  • Page 81 Using the Operator Panel Press repeatedly until >Delete >Delete Data Data appears. The data name also Report appears (Report, in this example). Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question >Delete Data mark (?) appears before the data name. ?Report Press to display the desired data name. Press [OK] ([ENTER]).
  • Page 82 Using the Operator Panel When the formatting is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a format information page, which allows you to check the memory card for proper formatting. Format information page includes the following items: Item Description Capacity The total size of the memory card.

  • Page 83: Using The Optional Hard Disk

    Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A question mark (?) >List of appears. Partitions ? Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Processing appears and the printing of the list starts. The printout (example above) includes the following information: Item Description Device Name/Number MEMORY CARD/A is indicated for the memory card.

  • Page 84: Using The Ram Disk

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

  • Page 86: Paper Handling

    Using the Operator Panel Paper Handling This section explains how to change mode for the MP tray, the paper size and type for each paper source, and how to select the paper source and paper destinations. MP Tray Mode The MP tray can be used in either of two modes — Cassette or First. The MP tray feed paper differently depending on the mode: •...
  • Page 87 Using the Operator Panel Setting MP Tray Paper Size When you use the MP tray in cassette mode, you should set the MP tray size to the paper size that is used to format the job to print. If the sizes do not match, printing will not be performed on the correct size paper.
  • Page 88 Using the Operator Panel ISO B5 When the desired paper size is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). The paper size is set for the MP tray. To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. Setting the MP Tray Paper Type By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) for the MP tray, you can select the paper on the MP tray according to the paper type you command on the printer driver.
  • Page 89 Using the Operator Panel Thick High quality Custom 1(to 8) When the desired paper type is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). The paper type is set to the MP tray. To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. Setting the Cassette Paper Size To set the standard sizes A5, A4, B5, Letter, and Legal size for the paper cassette, load the paper and turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the paper size window (see Loading...
  • Page 90 Using the Operator Panel Executive Letter Legal When the desired paper size is displayed, press [OK] ([ENTER]). The paper size is set for the paper cassette. If you selected Custom in step 6, be sure to set the unit of measurement and the dimensions of the paper as described in the following sections.
  • Page 91 Using the Operator Panel When the unit of measurement is set, press >>X Dimension 216 mm >>X Dimension appears (the paper width setting). Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking cursor (_) >>X Dimension appears. 216 mm Press to increase or decrease the value of the figure where the cursor is blinking and display the desired width.

  • Page 92: Selecting The Paper Feed Source

    Using the Operator Panel Type, Cassette 3 Type, and Cassette 4 Type will appear for the optional paper feeders. To change paper type, press [OK] >Cassette Type ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) ? Plain appears. Press to display the desired paper type. The message display toggles through the following paper types: Plain Preprinted...

  • Page 93: Duplex Printing

    Using the Operator Panel the installed optional paper feeders (from the top most paper cassette to the bottom paper cassette): MP tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Cassette 3 Cassette 4 Cassettes 2, 3 and 4 are available for selection when the optional paper feeders are installed.
  • Page 94 Using the Operator Panel the orientation of the printed page. You can use long-edge or short-edge binding with either landscape or portrait printing. Depending on the binding type and print orientation, the duplexer provides four types of binding. These are: (1) portrait, long-edge, (2) portrait, short edge, (3) landscape, long-edge, and (4) landscape, short-edge.

  • Page 95: Overriding Difference Between A4 And Letter

    Using the Operator Panel Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter When the Override A4/LT is turned on using the operator panel, the printer ignores the difference between A4 and Letter paper sizes. Printing is performed without an error message even if the actual paper size in the current cassette differs from the paper size formatting the job.

  • Page 96: Creating Custom Paper Type

    Using the Operator Panel Creating Custom Paper Type The following describes the procedure used to set a user-defined paper type for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. After having been set, any of these may be called up when setting the paper type for a paper source.
  • Page 97 Using the Operator Panel Press and proceed to Setting the Paper Weight. Setting the Paper Weight You can set the paper thickness for your custom paper type to be customized. Display the custom paper type (see Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-70) and press Press repeatedly until >>Paper...

  • Page 98: Resetting The Custom Paper Type

    Using the Operator Panel Press repeatedly until >>Duplex >>Duplex path path appears. Enable Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question >>Duplex path mark (?) appears. ? Enable Select Enable or Disable using . For details of the default setting for each paper type, see Paper Availability on page 1-2. Press [OK] ([ENTER]).
  • Page 99 Using the Operator Panel Press repeatedly until Paper Paper Handling > Handling > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >Stack >Stack Select Select appears. Top tray FaceDn To change the output stack, press [OK] >Stack Select ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) ?Top tray FaceDn appears.

  • Page 100: Selecting Monochrome Or Color Printing

    Using the Operator Panel 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. Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Color Mode Color Mode...

  • Page 101: Reading Life Counters

    Using the Operator Panel Reading Life Counters You can display the total number of pages printed by your printer whenever it is necessary. The total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page. See Printing a Status Page on page 2-15. For proper maintenance scheduling, you need to reset the toner counter using this menu each time a new toner container is installed.
  • Page 102 Using the Operator Panel Press Press repeatedly until the message display shows the toner container of the color you replaced — [C]yan, [M]agenta, [Y]ellow, or blac[K]. For example, to reset the Cyan toner counter, display >New Toner [C] Installed. Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A question mark (?) >New Toner [C] appears.

  • Page 103: Other Modes

    Using the Operator Panel Other Modes The following modes can be accessed in the Others submenu: • Message Language • Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting • Sleep Timer Setting • Received Data Dumping • Printer Resetting • Resource Setting • Alarm (Buzzer) Setting •...

  • Page 104: Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting

    Using the Operator Panel Español Português Press [OK] ([ENTER]). Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting If the printer receives no data for a certain period, it will time out and release the current interface. It prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds out the page.
  • Page 105 Using the Operator Panel Press Press repeatedly until >Sleep >Sleep Timer > Timer > appears. 005 min. Press and display >>Auto Sleep. >>Auto Sleep To turn off the sleep timer, press [OK] >>Auto Sleep ([ENTER]). A blinking question mark (?) ? On appears.

  • Page 106: Received Data Dump

    Using the Operator Panel To change the timeout time, press [OK] >Sleep Timer ([ENTER]). A blinking cursor (_) appears. 005min. Press to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor and set the desired time. The timer can be set between 5 and 240 min, in 5- minute increments.

  • Page 107: Printer Resetting

    Using the Operator Panel Once all data has been received, the message Waiting will appear. Press [GO] to finish hex-dump printing. Printer Resetting The procedure described below resets the printer’s temporary conditions, such as the current page orientation, font, etc., set by commands to their default values.

  • Page 108: Resource Protection

    Using the Operator Panel Resource Protection Resource protection preserves these PCL resources in memory so that they remain intact even when you have switched back in PCL 6. NOTE: Resource protection requires extra memory to store the downloaded fonts and macros. The total size of the printer memory recommended for using the resource protection option is affected by several factors.
  • Page 109 Using the Operator Panel FS-C5015N and FS-C5025N Press [MENU]. Press repeatedly until Others > Others > appears. Press Press repeatedly until Buzzer > >Buzzer > appears. Press Press to display the desired alarm. The display changes as shown below. Error Ready Job End Key Confirm.

  • Page 110: Auto Error Clear Setting

    Using the Operator Panel Press [OK] ([ENTER]). A blinking question >Buzzer mark (?) appears. ? On Select On or Off using Press [OK] ([ENTER]). To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. Auto Error Clear Setting If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs, the next received data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses.

  • Page 111: Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting

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

  • Page 113: Color Registration

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

  • Page 116: Printing The Service Status Page

    Using the Operator Panel Printing the Service Status Page The service status page contains printer settings information that is more detailed than the standard status page and is therefore mostly for service purposes. However, there is a great deal of information on the service status page that may be useful to you.
  • Page 117 Using the Operator Panel Press Press repeatedly until >Service > >Service > appears. Press Press repeatedly until >>Color >>Color Calibration appears. Calibration To let the printer perform color calibration, >>Color press [OK] ([ENTER]). A question mark (?) Calibration ? appears to let you confirm the execution of calibration.
  • Page 118 Using the Operator Panel 2-92 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 119 3 Options This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information............3-2 • Expansion Memory Modules ........3-3 • General Description of Options ........3-6 • IB-21E/IB-23 Network Interface Cards ....... 3-10 For availability of the options, consult your service technician. ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 120: Options

    Options General Information This printer has the following options available to satisfy your printing requirements. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Some options are explained in the following sections. Printer Face-up Output Tray Envelope Feeder EF-310 PT-300 (for FS-C5015N (for FS-C5025N/FS-...

  • Page 121: Expansion Memory Modules

    Options Expansion Memory Modules To expand the printer memory for more complex print jobs and faster print speed, you can plug in optional memory modules (dual in line memory modules) in two memory slots provided on the printer main controller board.
  • Page 122 Options Installing the Memory Modules Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. Unscrew two screws at the back of the main controller board. Pull out the main controller board gently. Main Controller Board Push out the clamps on both ends of the memory socket on the main controller board.
  • Page 123 Options Remove the memory module from its package. Aligning the cutouts of the memory module with the matching keys of the socket, carefully plug the memory module into the memory socket until it clicks in place. Cutouts Push down the two socket clamps to secure the memory modules. Clamp Clamp After you finish installing the memory modules, reinstall the main controller...

  • Page 124: General Description Of Options

    Options General Description of Options Memory Card The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card with the maximum size of 256MB. A memory card is useful for storing fonts, macros, and overlays. You can use the IC Link for Windows utility to download fonts, etc., to a flash memory card.
  • Page 125 Options For detailed information on installing the paper feeder, see the manual supplied with the paper feeder. DU-301 Duplex Unit The duplex unit is attached to the bottom of the printer and allows you to print onto both sides of the paper. Printing on both sides can be performed using ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B5, letter, and legal sized paper.
  • Page 126 Options PT-300/PT-301 Face-up Output Tray Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side facing up (reverse order). To install the face-up output tray, perform the following procedures: Install the paper stopper according to the size of paper to be used. Legal Size A4 Size Letter Size...

  • Page 127: Hard Disk

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

  • Page 128: Ib-21E/Ib-23 Network Interface Cards

    Options IB-21E/IB-23 Network Interface Cards Along with the standard for the network interface on the printer, the network interface card supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and Appletalk protocols, so that the printer can be used on network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, NetWare, etc. The network interface card must be installed in the option interface slot that is located at the back of the printer as shown below.

  • Page 129: Computer Interface

    4 Computer Interface This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information............4-2 • Parallel Interface (FS-C5030N only) ......4-3 • USB Interface ............... 4-5 • Serial Interface (FS-C5030N only) ....... 4-6 • RS-232C Protocol (FS-C5030N only) ......4-7 •...

  • Page 130: General Information

    Computer Interface General Information This chapter explains the signals used in the printer's parallel (FS-C5030N only), USB, and serial (option [FS-C5030N only]) interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. This chapter explains the following topics: •...

  • Page 131: Parallel Interface (Fs-C5030N Only)

    Computer Interface Parallel Interface (FS-C5030N only) 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 Changing Parallel Interface Mode (FS-C5030N only) on page 2-29. NOTE: Use a parallel interface cable that complies with the IEEE 1284 standard.
  • Page 132 Computer Interface In or Signal Description † Acknowledge [nAck] This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received. Busy [Busy] When this signal is high, the printer is busy. When it is low, the printer is able to receive more data. ††...

  • Page 133: Usb Interface

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

  • Page 134: Serial Interface (Fs-C5030N Only)

    Computer Interface Serial Interface (FS-C5030N only) Installing the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) in the printer enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C standard serial interface. Interface Signals The table below shows the pins and corresponding input and output signals of the RS-232C interface connector.

  • Page 135: Rs-232C Protocol (Fs-C5030N Only)

    Computer Interface RS-232C Protocol (FS-C5030N only) Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol A protocol is a set of rules followed by various devices to send or receive data. The parameters of the RS-232C protocol are stored in the battery- powered memory of the printer. You can verify these parameters on the status printout as marked by the following identifications: •...
  • Page 136 Computer Interface H4: Parity Parameter value Baud rate None Even Ignored The factory setting is 0 (none). H5: Protocol logic Parameter value Baud rate Combination of DTR (positive logic) and XON/ XOFF DTR (positive logic) DTR (negative logic) XON/XOFF ETX/ACK The factory setting is 0.

  • Page 137: Prescribe Frpo D0 Command

    Computer Interface PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command The PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 command is provided to allow manipulating XON/XOFF when an error has occurred on the serial interface. The following table summarizes the error status corresponding to different D0 values. Timing of XON transfer to Serial interface error host while Ready or Waiting...

  • Page 138: Rs-232C Cable Connection (Fs-C5030N Only)

    Computer Interface RS-232C Cable Connection (FS-C5030N only) Connecting the Printer to the Computer Make sure that both computer and printer are powered off. Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a metal object such as a doorknob. Plug the end (printer side) of the RS-232C cable into the printer’s serial interface connector and screw it on securely.
  • Page 139 Computer Interface With Windows 95/98/Me, make settings as follows: Click on the Start button in the Windows 95/98/Me task bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the items displayed. The Control Panel window opens. Double click on System. System Properties window opens.
  • Page 140 Computer Interface 4-12 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 141: Glossary

    Glossary Additional memory An additional memory (optional) is used for increasing the memory capacity of this machine. For DIMM that can be used in this machine, contact your service technician. AppleTalk AppleTalk offers file sharing and printer sharing and it also enables you to utilize application software that is on another computer on the same AppleTalk network.
  • Page 142 Glossary MP tray This tray is used instead of the cassette when printing on envelopes, postcards, transparency sheets, and labels. NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended An enhanced version of the NetBIOS protocol, it enables the utilization of User Interface) more advanced functions on small-scale networks than do other protocols such as TCP/IP, etc.
  • Page 143 Index Emulation appearing on the status page 2-17 Additional memory Glossary-1 KPDL, printing errors 2-37 Audible alarm setting the default using the operator how to set 2-82 panel 2-37 Auto-continue Envelope 1-10 changing recovery time 2-85 Error log how to set 2-84 on the status page 2-17...
  • Page 144 Interface changing the language 2-77 Paper Size indicators included Paper Type status information Ready, Data, Attention MP tray defined Glossary-2 first mode, cassette mode 2-60 setting the paper size 2-61 setting the paper type 2-62 Job retention functions tabled 2-18 private job, how to use 2-21 proof-and-hold, how to use...
  • Page 145 setting paper size 2-63 setting paper type 2-65 Serial interface Paper feeder changing parameters 2-30 diagrammed computer interface 4-10 Paper Input protocol, RS-232C Specifications signals and definitions Paper Specifications Setting the Timer 2-78 Paper type Sleep mode Glossary-2 creating custom 2-69 Sleep timer how to create custom paper types...
  • Page 146 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE Index-4...
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