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  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    FS-C8026N Color Page Printer Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: 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. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.
  • Page 3 (contents of its read-only memory). This guide, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Mita Corporation is prohibited.
  • Page 4 Program. Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Book- man, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.
  • 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 FCC STATEMENT (for USERS in the United States) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 7 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 8 Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Color Page Printer FS-C8026N Trade name: Kyocera Mita Responsible party: Kyocera Mita America, Inc. Address: 225 Sand Road PO Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008, U.S.A. Telephone: (973) 808-8444 Fax: (973) 882-6000 Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer’s address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, Japan...
  • Page 9 Model name: FS-C8026N Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-C8026N is the 26 ppm, A4 size and utilized plane paper; dry toner; etc. The printer can be equipped with several enhancement optional units as a paper feeder PF-640/645, document finisher DF-610, H.D.D HD-10, IB-21E, etc.
  • Page 10 This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the E This function makes it possible to reduce the amount of electrical power consumed by the printer. For maximum power savings, turn off the printer’s power supply when not using the printer for extended periods of time.

  • Page 11: Installation Precautions

    Not allowing enough space can impede cooling, which leads to overheating and poor printer performance..• Always use the caster stoppers to stabilize the printer once it is in place to keep it from moving and/or falling over and causing injury..
  • Page 12 ... • Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact your service representative.

  • Page 13: Precautions For Use

    This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside..• Do not remove any of the covers from the printer as there is a danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the printer..
  • Page 14 • Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speci- fied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • If the printer will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the cassette, return it to its original package and reseal it.

  • Page 15: For More Information

    PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference Description Describes the printer setup procedure. Describes common information about the printer such as load- ing paper, understanding messages, etc. Guides you through topics concerning the operations and main- tenance of the printer. Describes how to install and set the printer driver.
  • Page 16 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer. Appendix A Options This appendix introduces the available options to be used with the printer.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 Chapter 2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.4.1 Chapter 3 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.6.1 Contents Introduction Features .
  • Page 19 Printer Resetting ........
  • Page 20 Cleaning the Printer ........
  • Page 21 Contents...

  • Page 22: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Welcome to professional color printing from Kyocera Mita. The FS-C8026N Ecosys 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 23: Features

    Actual printing time depends on the complexity of the page being printed. Superb color printing quality and versatile color control This printer allows you to switch the gray level of each pixel between 2 bpp and 4 bpp (bits per pixel). Also, the intelligent color calibration system automatically optimizes colors every time the printer is powered.

  • Page 24: Software

    When printing multiple copies of a document, the data is transferred from the computer to the printer only for the first copy; the data is then stored on the printer’s hard disk. Copies of the document are printed using the stored data.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Parts And Functions

    Used to specify printer functions and display the printer operating status. Front Cover When open, this cover gives you access to the interior of the printer when replacing toner containers or the waste toner box. The cover must also be open to clear a paper jam.
  • Page 27 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 28: Internal

    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. Clean the charger unit whenever you replace a toner container.

  • Page 29: Rear

    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 Network Indicators These indicators light according to the communication status with the network.

  • Page 30: 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 31: General

    Selecting the right paper is very important. Use of unsuitable paper can cause paper jams, misfeed, curling, poor print quality, and even worse, printer damage. This chapter shows you how to use your printer in a way that will ensure efficient, error-free printing and minimal printer damage. This practice will increase your office productivity.

  • Page 32: Minimum And Maximum Paper Sizes

    Item Direction of grain Pulp content Table 2-1 (Continued) † 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. Figure 2-1 Values Long grain 80 % or more...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Right Paper

    Using such paper may cause illegible printing, misfeeds, paper jams, etc., and shorten the product life of the printer. Never use paper with surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper surface should be as smooth and even as possible.

  • Page 34: Paper Properties

    The recommended basis weights for this printer are between 60 and 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb per ream) for the paper cassette, and 60 and 220 g/m² (16 to 59 lb per ream) for the MP (Multi Purpose) tray.

  • Page 35: Other Properties Of Paper

    (i.e., air permeability). Stiffness The ability of paper to resist deformation under stress. In the printer, limp paper can buckle and too stiff paper can bind. Both conditions result in paper jams. Curl Most paper naturally tends to curl one way.

  • Page 36: Loading Paper

    Printing is performed on the side of the paper that is facing down as it lies in the paper feed cassette. Figure 2-5 5 5 5 5 Slide the paper feed cassette into the printer. Upper limit line Figure 2-6 2.3 Loading Paper...

  • Page 37: Loading Paper Into The Mp (Multi-Purpose) Tray

    Square the edges of the paper and then carefully place it onto the MP tray. Figure 2-9 4 4 4 4 Set the MP tray paper size on the printer’s operator panel. Refer to section 3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size on page 3-48.

  • Page 38: Special Paper

    Label paper must be fed manually. For printing on labels, use extreme care so that the adhesive may not come in direct contact with any part of the printer. Adhesives that stick to the drum or rollers will cause printer damage.
  • Page 39 2.4 Special Paper When the label paper has extra margin around the label’s outside edges that correspond to the margins of the printable area, do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until printing is finished. Allowed Not allowed Figure 2-12 When selecting labels, make sure to use only those meeting...

  • Page 40: Colored Paper

    Grain on page 2-5. This direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when envelopes pass through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes, make a test print to check whether the printer accepts the envelope. Other handling cautions follow: • Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
  • Page 41 2.4 Special Paper 2-12...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Using The Operator Panel

    Note You can also rely on other printer utilities such as Kyocera Mita PrintMonitor if you need to change settings that are not available on the printer driver. It will allow you remotely access to printer settings. Printer utilities are supplied in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Indicators In Message Display

    Meaning The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes from sleep mode 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 45 For details, see on page 3-48. While the printer is printing, the paper size used to format the document to print by the application software. ISO A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) ISO A5 (14.8 ×...
  • Page 46 Off. Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be received but will not be printed until the printer is on-line by pressing the GO key. Also, indicates when printing is automatically stopped due to the occurrence of an error.

  • Page 47: Keys

    1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3-3. Toggle the printer’s on-line and off-line states. You can temporarily stop the print job by switching the printer off-line. Print and feed out one page when the printer displays Waiting. Recover the printer from certain errors...

  • Page 48: Arrow Keys

    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. Arrow keys The four arrow keys are used in the menu system to access a desired item or enter numeric values.

  • Page 49: Using The 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. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.
  • Page 50 Cancelling menu selection If you press the MENU key when selecting a menu, the message display returns to Ready. Settings that are received from application software and the printer driver will take priority over settings made in the operator panel.

  • Page 51: 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 Ready PAR A4 PLAIN MENU Key Print Menu Map...
  • Page 52 Continued Interface > Parallel Interface > Network Interface > Serial Interface > Option Emulation PCL 6 Emulation > KC-GL Emulation > KPDL Emulation > KPDL (AUTO) Continued on the next page 3-11 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System >Parallel I/F Auto >NetWare >>NetWare Frame...
  • Page 53 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Continued Font > Page Set > Print Quality > Opt. ROM > >Read Data Hard Disk > RAM Disk Mode RAM Disk Mode > Continued on the next page 3-12 >Font Select > >> I000 Internal >Font Select >...
  • Page 54 Continued Memory Card > Paper Handling > Color Mode Color Color Mode Monochrome Continued on the next page 3-13 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System >Read Fonts >Write Data >Delete Data >Format >List of Partition >MP Tray Mode Cassette >MP Tray Mode First >MP Tray Size >MP Tray Type...
  • Page 55 >New Toner [K] Installed >MSG Language English >Form Feed Time Out 000sec. >Sleep Timer > >>Sleep Mode 030 min. >>Sleep Mode >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot. >Buzzer >Buzzer >Auto Continue Mode >Auto Continue > >>Auto Continue Mode Timer >>Duplex >Finishing >...

  • Page 56: Menu Map And Status

    3.3.1 Printing a Menu Map The printer prints a full list of menu selection system — Menu Map. Note that menus shown in the list may vary depending on which optional units installed in the printer.
  • Page 57 3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages FS-C8026N Page Printer MENU MAP Figure 3-3 3-16...

  • Page 58: Printing A Status Page

    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 59: 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. Figure 3-4 STATUS PAGE...
  • Page 60 Emulation This item shows all available emulations of the printer. The PCL 6 emulation is set as default when the printer is shipped from the factory. The emulations are: • PCL 6 •...

  • Page 61: E-Mps

    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. Since copies of the document are printed using the stored data, printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.

  • Page 62: Using Quick Copy

    3-25. When the number of jobs reaches the limit, the oldest job will be overwritten by the new one. When the printer is turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted. Printing additional copies using quick copy To print additional copies of a job stored in the printer: 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key.

  • Page 63: Using Proof-And-Hold

    In the job retention mode, access codes are not mandatory, but can be set on the printer driver if printing with the PIN security is required. Then, the access code must be entered on the operator panel to print a stored job. Print data will be stored in the hard disk/RAM disk after printing.
  • Page 64 4 4 4 4 Printing a code job Install the KM-NET Job Manager software from the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. To do this, from the CD-ROM Main Menu, select Printer Utilities > Install KM-NET Job Manager. 1 1 1 1 key to move the key.

  • Page 65: Retrieving Jobs From Virtual Mailbox (Vmb)

    Job Manager, then click Delete on the drop down list that appears. Printing a list of code jobs If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can have a List of Code Job printed using the operator panel. 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key.

  • Page 66: Changing E-Mps Configuration

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

  • Page 67: Quick Copy

    3.4 e-MPS 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration > appears. >e-MPS > Configuration 5 5 5 5 Press the key. 6 6 6 6 Press the key repeatedly until >>Quick Copy appears. >>Quick Copy 7 7 7 7 Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 68: Configuration Configuration

    4 4 4 4 Press the key and select >e-MPS Configuration >. >e-MPS > Configuration 5 5 5 5 Press the key. 6 6 6 6 Press the key and select >>Perm. Code JOB Size. >>Perm. Code JOB Size 1550MB 7 7 7 7 Press the ENTER key, the message display shows a blinking cursor (_).

  • Page 69: Changing The Interface Parameters

    Auto. For details, see Appendix B Computer Interface. After setting the interface, be sure to reset the printer or turn the power off at least once. The new setting will be enabled thereafter. You can select from the following: •...

  • Page 70: Changing Network Interface Parameters

    The printer has a built-in network interface which supports key to change TCP/IP, NetWare and EtherTalk protocols. In addition, you can install an optional network interface card in the printer’s extension slot (OPT). Range To adjust the printer for networking parameters of the current...

  • Page 71: Resolving Ip Address

    3.5.4 key to change the value To connect the printer using TCP/IP protocol to a network in which a DHCP server is not present, you must manually set the IP address using the operator panel. The IP address must...

  • Page 72: Status Page

    Printing a network interface status pages You can have your printer print out network status pages when the printer prints the standard status page. The network status pages shows the network addresses, and other information under various network protocols about the network interface.

  • Page 73: Making Default Settings

    3.6.1 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: • HP PCL 6 (HP Color LaserJet 8550) •...

  • Page 74: Alternative Emulation For Kpdl Emulation

    The auto KPDL [KPDL (AUTO)] emulation enables the printer to automatically change the emulation mode according to the print job received. The emulation mode the printer switches alternatively can be selected using the operator panel. The default alternative emulation is HP PCL 6.

  • Page 75: Default Font

    You can select the default font for the current interface. The default font can be one of the internal fonts or a font that is downloaded to the printer memory or stored on memory card or hard disk. The default font of internal fonts is Courier (I000).
  • Page 76 Selecting regular or dark Courier/Letter Gothic Courier or Letter Gothic font thickness can be selected as Regular or Dark. In the procedure below, it is assumed that Courier is selected. The procedure is the same for Letter Gothic. 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key.

  • Page 77: Code Set

    3.6 Making Default Settings Character pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic You can set the character pitch for fixed fonts when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. 1 1 1 1 Press MENU key. 2 2 2 2 Press the key repeatedly until Font >...

  • Page 78: Internal Fonts

    Internal Fonts? 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears, then Ready. The printer prints out a list of fonts with a sample and font ID (number) for each of them. Sample lists of fonts are shown in...

  • Page 79: Pagination

    3.7 Pagination Pagination In Page Set menus, you can set the number of copies, page orientation, and other settings regarding pagination. 3.7.1 Number of Copies You can set the number of copies of each page to be printed for the current interface. The number of copies can be set between 1 and 999.

  • Page 80: Linefeed (Lf) Action

    3.7.3 Linefeed (LF) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (0AH). • LF Only: Linefeed is performed (Default). • CR and LF: A linefeed and carriage return are performed. • Ignore LF: The linefeed is ignored.

  • Page 81: Setting Print Quality

    Gloss mode (Low and High) 3.8.1 Tone Mode The Tone Mode selects the way the printer handles a pixel for representing the color and halftoning for each pixel — Normal or Fine. The Fine tone mode uses four-bit smooth halftone for photographs, image, etc.; and the Normal tone mode uses a two-bit halftone for text, solid objects, etc.
  • Page 82 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 83: Operating The Storage Device

    (HD-10), and RAM disk. The memory card and option hard disk are installed into the dedicated slots of the printer. The RAM disk is an allocated part of the printer’s memory. If the optional hard disk is installed in the printer, the e-MPS function will be available.

  • Page 84: Memory Card

    To write data to a memory card, proceed as follows. The memory card must be properly formatted by the printer. If the memory card inserted in the memory card slot is not formatted, the >Format menu will automatically appear on the message display.
  • Page 85 (Partitions) on page 3-45. Deleting data It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a memory card one by one. To delete data from a memory card, proceed as follows. Check that the memory card contains data. Otherwise, the >Delete Data menu will not appear on the message...
  • Page 86 Ready. Printing a list of data names (Partitions) The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored in a memory card for reference. (Printing a list is also available for a font card.) To print a list of data names for the memory card, proceed as follows.

  • Page 87: Using The Option Hard Disk (Hd-10)

    • Printing a list of data names (partitions) When an option hard disk is inserted into the printer for the first time, it must be formatted before use. If the option hard disk is not formatted, the >Format menu will automatically appear on the message display.
  • Page 88 ENTER key. 7 7 7 7 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Then, turn off the printer and on again. The selected RAM disk size is activated after the printer is restarted. 3.9 Operating the Storage Device...

  • Page 89: Paper Handling

    Cassette Mode (default) The MP tray acts in the same manner as the paper feed cassette. The printer can feed paper the MP tray in the similar manner as you would do on the printer driver to feed paper from the paper feed cassette. The cassette mode provides a faster printing speed than the first mode.

  • Page 90: Setting The Mp Tray Paper Type

    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 type you command on the printer driver. The default setting is plain paper. For more information about paper types that can be fed from...

  • Page 91: Setting The Cassette Paper Type

    The default setting for all paper cassettes is plain paper. If you have an optional paper feeder installed on your printer, you can also use this procedure to specify the paper type of the paper feeder paper cassette.

  • Page 92: Duplex Printing

    6 6 6 6 Press the key to display the desired paper feed source. The message display toggles through the following paper feed sources, depending on the installed optional paper feeders (from the top most paper cassette to the bottom paper cassette): MP tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2...

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Stitch Positions

    3.10 Paper Handling 5 5 5 5 To activate duplex printing, press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Duplex Mode ?None 6 6 6 6 Press the key to display the desired binding mode. The message display toggles through the following: None (default) Long edge bind...

  • Page 94: 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. The printer prints on A4 size paper when a job formatted in letter size is sent and no letter size paper is loaded in the printer and vice versa.

  • Page 95: Resetting The Custom Paper Type

    3.10 Paper Handling 6 6 6 6 Press the key to scroll to the other custom position. Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Custom 7 Custom 8 7 7 7 7 When the paper type to be customized is displayed, press the ENTER key.

  • Page 96: Selecting The Output Stack

    4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >Reset Type Adjust appears. >Reset Type Adjust 5 5 5 5 To reset all custom paper types, press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >Reset Type Adjust ? 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Reading Life Counters

    The [ Low toner ] message is an early warning that tells you toner is running out. If you continue using the printer the printer will stop printing soon thereafter, and display the [ Replace toner ] pressure. If you replace the toner...

  • Page 99: Other Modes

    3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting If the printer receives no data for a certain period, it will time out and release the current interface. It prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds out the page. The default form feed timeout time is 0 seconds.

  • Page 100: Setting The Sleep Timer

    To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. 3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The printer has a sleep timer that is used to conserve power when the printer is not printing, processing, or receiving data. You can turn off or on the sleep timer function using the following procedure.

  • Page 101: Received Data Dump

    8 8 8 8 To exit the menu selection, press the MENU key. 3.13.4 Received Data Dump You can print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for debugging programs and files. 1 1 1 1 Press the MENU key.

  • Page 102: Resource Protection

    5 5 5 5 To reset the printer, press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >Printer Reset ? 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key again. Self test appears while the printer is resetting itself, followed by Please wait and then Ready.

  • Page 103: Auto Continue Setting

    [Chad box full Press GO]. If one of the above errors is caused by someone on a network where the printer is being shared, for example, data sent from another person will be printed after a preset amount of time.

  • Page 104: Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting

    Setting This setting is possible only when the optional DU-640 duplex unit is installed on the printer. This setting controls whether or not the message Duplex disabled Press GO appears when label or some other type of paper that is not supported for duplex printing is specified as the paper type when duplex printing is being performed.

  • Page 105: Punch Error Detection Setting

    (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). The workload for each of these components are even regardless of which color is being used to print a job. When the printer prints a job which contains color pages and monochrome pages mixed together, you can choose to optimize the life of cyan, magenta, and yellow components or to ensure performance throughput.

  • Page 106: Color Registration

    2 2 2 2 Press the key repeatedly until Others > appears. Others > 3 3 3 3 Press the key. 4 4 4 4 Press the key repeatedly until >Color/ Mono. mix appears. >Color/Mono. mix 5 5 5 5 Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 107: Printing The Service Status Page

    L=-2 H= 00 R=+1 Note 3.13.15 Printing the Service Status Page The service status page contains printer settings information Color Registration Correction Chart that is more detailed than the standard status page and is therefore mostly for service purposes. However, since there...

  • Page 108: Color Calibration

    So that the highest quality color printing can be maintained, this color calibration operation is carried out automatically each time the power to the printer is turned on. The color calibration operation may be carried out automatically during recovery from the Sleep mode or during printing.

  • Page 109: Using High Density Mode

    When the RAM disc of the printer is set to effective or a hard disc is attached to the printer, set the RAM disc or the hard disc to ON Note in the device setting menu of the printer driver.

  • Page 110: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 111: General Guidelines

    Check program files and application software. Turn the printer power off and wait for several seconds. Then, turn on the printer. Reboot the computer which sends the print jobs to the printer. Obtain and use the latest version of the printer driver. The latest versions of printer drivers and utilities are available at: http://www.kyoceramita.com/download/.

  • Page 112: Print Quality Problems

    Table 4-2 Corrective Action Check the toner containers. Open the printer front cover and check that the toner containers are correctly installed in the printer. For more information on installing the toner containers, see the separate Installation Guide supplied with the printer.

  • Page 113: Corrective Action

    5.1 Toner Container Replacement on page 5-2. Try turning the printer off and then back on again. 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...
  • Page 114 Table 4-2 (Continued) 4.2 Print Quality Problems Corrective Action 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 115: 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 Kyocera Mita dealer. Some errors cause the alarm sound to sound. To stop the alarm sound, press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm sound.

  • Page 116: Front Cover

    The optional document finisher (DF-600/610) is not installed properly. Cor- Finisher rect the problem, referring to the instructions supplied with the document path error finisher. The memory card in printer's card slot is not formatted. To format a memory Format error card, perform the procedure under Memory Card 3-42.
  • Page 117 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. The memory card you inserted into the printer's memory card slot is the Insert the same wrong one.
  • Page 118 Toner has run out in the indicated toner container(s). Replace the toner con- Replace toner tainer using a new toner kit for the particular color. The printer will not oper- C,M,Y,K ate while these two messages are alternating on the display. For example, if...
  • Page 119 The area in the hard disk allocated for virtual mailbox storage is full. Print Virtual mail box out jobs currently stored in the virtual mailboxes. full Printer internal memory is running low. Add more memory or delete Warning unneeded fonts and macros. low memory Messages separated by ‘( )/( )’...

  • Page 120: Storage Error Codes

    Table 4-4 Memory card errors Code Meaning The printer does not support the memory card inserted. The memory card must meet the requirements described in A.3.1 Memory Card on page The memory card is not installed. The memory card is full and cannot hold further data. Purge unnecessary files or use a new memory card.

  • Page 121: Clearing Paper Jams

    Paper jam message appears and the location of the paper jam (the component where the paper jam has occurred) is also indicated. The printer automatically goes off-line when this message is displayed. Remove jammed paper. After removing jammed paper, the printer will re-start printing.

  • Page 122: General Considerations For Clearing Jams

    Table 4-7 (Continued) 4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting jam removal: When you remove paper jams, be sure to remove all of the jammed paper in the printer. • Caution • Utilizing online help messages Online help messages are available in the printer’s message display to provide simple...

  • Page 123: Paper Jam - Paper Cassette

    Remove the jammed paper on the MP tray up and towards the right. Figure 4-6 2 2 2 2 Reset the sheets on the MP tray. 3 3 3 3 Open and close the front cover to notify the printer of the completion of jam removal. 4-14...

  • Page 124: Paper Jam - Duplex Unit

    5 5 5 5 Close the bottom cover and top cover. 6 6 6 6 Slide the Duplex Unit back into the printer. 4.4.7 Paper Jam – Right Cover When a paper jam occurs in the paper transfer unit or at the right cover, clear the jam using the following steps.

  • Page 125: Paper Jam - Paper Feed Unit

    Raise the lever, and then remove the jammed paper. Figure 4-17 4 4 4 4 Return the paper feed unit back into the printer, and then close the paper cassette. Push the paper feed unit in until it locks in place with a click.Return the paper transfer unit...

  • Page 126: Paper Jam - Left Cover

    Remove the jammed paper from behind the fuser unit. Figure 4-22 6 6 6 6 Return the fuser unit back into the printer, and then close the left cover. 4.4.10 Paper Jam – Option Unit Use the procedures provided in the user documentation that comes with the document finisher to clear any paper jam that occurs inside it.
  • Page 127 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4-18...

  • Page 128: Chapter 5 Maintenance

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

  • Page 129: Toner Container Replacement

    The starter toner containers lasts an average of 6,000 pages under the conditions described above. Toner kits To prevent printer troubles and ensure a long printer life, use of the new Kyocera Mita TK-811 Toner Kit supplied from Kyocera Mita is strongly recommended.
  • Page 130 To replace the toner container, first make sure of the color of the toner container requiring replacement. In this example, it is assumed that you are replacing the black toner container. Open the front cover. Magenta (M) Cyan (C) Yellow (Y) Black (K) Figure 5-1 Press on the toner container to open it.
  • Page 131 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 132: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    Check to make sure that the caps of the new waste toner box are open. Figure 5-10 5 5 5 5 Install a new waste toner box into the printer as shown in the illustration. Figure 5-11 • Do not cover the holes of the new waste toner box with their covers.
  • Page 133 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. See 5.3 Cleaning the Printer on page 5-7...

  • Page 134: Cleaning The Printer

    To clean the main charger unit, proceed as follows: 1 1 1 1 Open the front cover. Figure 5-15 2 2 2 2 Press on the toner container to open it. Registration roller Figure 5-16 5.3 Cleaning the Printer Paper transfer unit Cleaning the Main Charger Unit...
  • Page 135 The pad of the grid cleaner contains water. Clean the grid quickly so that the pad may not dry off. Note 5 5 5 5 Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad facing up. Cleaning knob Figure 5-19...
  • Page 136 Front cover Figure 5-21 If the front cover does not fully close, although the printer shows Ready, open the front cover and push the main charger unit until it is fully Note inserted in the printer. 5.3 Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 137 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 5-10...

  • Page 138: 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 Kyocera Mita dealer.

  • Page 139: A.1 Options

    A.1 Options Options The following shows the options that can be installed on the FS-C8026N 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 140: Expansion Memory Modules

    A.2 Expansion Memory Modules Expansion Memory Modules Expanding printer memory lets you print more complex data, and also makes printing faster. The FS-C8026N printer has a single memory expansion slot, which you can use to expand memory up to a maximum of 512MB.
  • Page 141 To print a status page: 1 1 1 1 Make sure the printer is switched off. Plug in the printer power cord into an AC outlet and power on the printer. 2 2 2 2 Wait until the printer becomes press the MENU key.

  • Page 142: General Description Of Options

    General Description of Options A.3.1 Memory Card The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card with the maximum size of 256 MB. 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 memory...
  • Page 143 OHP transparencies, etc. The Face-Up Tray can hold up to 150 sheets. To secure the two tray brackets to the side of the printer, attach the tray to the brackets using the screws supplied with the Face-up tray.
  • Page 144 The hard disk must be formatted before the initial use. To format the hard disk, use the printer operator panel or the KM-NET Printer Disk Manager. Before you install the hard disk in the printer, power off the printer and unplug the power cord. Figure A-15...

  • Page 145: 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. Install the network interface card in the OPT slot located on the lower right side of the printer rear as shown below.

  • Page 146: 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 147: 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 Use a parallel interface cable that complies with the IEEE 1284 standard.

  • Page 148: Interface Signals

    Data 7 [Data 8] † [nAck] This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous Acknowledge Busy [Busy] Paper Empty [PError] Online (Select) [Select] This signal goes high when the printer is online and low [nAutoFd] — — — 0 V DC —...
  • Page 149 Description Ignored When the high-speed parallel line control is on, this line †† returns an error status. Not used Not used This signal goes high when the printer is powered on. When this line is high, IEEE1284 mode is enabled.

  • Page 150: Appendix C Technical Specifications

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

  • Page 151: Printer Specification

    C.1 Printer Specification Printer Specification Item Printing method Printing speed Resolution First print (A4, 23ºC) Warm up time (23ºC) Main Controller CPU Main Memory Expansion Memory Module Operating System Protocol Support Interfaces Memory Card Slot Self-diagnostics Maximum Duty Cycle (for standard dry A4...
  • Page 152 84.3 kg Table C-1 (Continued) † In accordance with ISO 7779 (Bystander Position, sound pressure level at the front) Printer Specification Specification 10 to 32.5 ºC (50 to 90.5 ºF) 20 to 80 % 23ºC (73ºF), 60 % (relative humidity)

  • Page 153: Printing Speeds

    C.2 Printing Speeds Printing Speeds Simplex Printing Duplex printing Table C-2 † Mode Paper Size A4, Letter, B5 (Paper cassette feeding) A4, Letter, B5 (MP tray feeding) A3, Legal Ledger A4 thick (Paper cassette feeding) A4 thick (MP tray feeding) Transparency (MP tray feeding) A4, Letter †...

  • Page 154: Index

    Index Audible alarm how to set 3-61 Auto-continue changing recovery time 3-62 how to set 3-62 Carriage return how to select 3-39 Cleaning main charger unit 5-7 paper transfer unit 5-7 using the grid cleaning tool 5-8 Color control selecting monochrome or color printing 3-56 Counters reading the life counters 3-57 reading the total printed pages 3-57...
  • Page 155 IP address 3-30 Number of copies how to select 3-38 Online help messages for clearing paper jams 4-13 Operator panel configuring the printer defaults 3-32 diagram 3-2 function 1-5, 3-2 Options a list of, diagrammed A-2 Orientation how to select 3-38...
  • Page 156 Tone mode 3-40 Printing problems general guidelines tabled 4-2 print quality problems, blank printing, etc. 4-3 RAM disk setup 3-42 Reset resetting the printer 3-60 Resource protection description 3-61 Serial interface changing parameters 3-28 Setting the Timer 3-59 Sleep timer...
  • Page 157 ©2004 is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation 2004.10 Rev.1.5...

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