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  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    FS-C8008N FS-C8008DN Color Laser Printer Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 • To prevent the printer from tipping over, the optional CA-31B caster kit must be installed when the printer is installed with more than one paper feeder or a duplex unit. For detailed information on the CA-31B caster kit, see •...
  • Page 3 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 4 (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 5 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 Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corpora-...
  • Page 6 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 7 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 8: Safety Information

    Laser notice: This printer is certified in the United States to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for Class I (1) laser products, and is certified elsewhere as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825-1.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Color Laser Printer FS-C8008N 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 Contact person for technical matter: Ryozo Kojima...
  • Page 11 Description of devices: This Page Printer Model FS-C8008N is the 31 ppm (monochrome)/8 ppm (color), A4 size and utilized plane paper; laser; dry toner; etc. The printer can be equipped with several enhancement optional units as a paper feeder as PF-30A, a duplex unit as PD-800, a mailbox/sorter as SO-30, IB-21E, etc.
  • Page 12 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 13: Installation Precautions

    Leave adequate space, especially around the side cover, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of the printer..• 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 14 ... • 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 15: 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 16 • CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec- ified 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 17 PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference Description Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a test page. Describes common information about the printer such as load- ing paper, understanding messages, etc. This guide can be retained in the plastic pocket at the printer.
  • Page 18 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 19: 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 2.1.4 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 3.6.2 Introduction...
  • Page 20 Selecting the Paper Feed Source ......3-74 Duplex Printing (FS-C8008DN) ......3-75 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter .
  • Page 21 Cleaning the Printer ........

  • Page 22: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to the professional color printer from Kyocera Mita. Using the Ecosys Color Printer, you can now print top quality documents at 31 pages per minute for monochrome and 8 pages per minute for color in A4, Letter, and A5 paper sizes.

  • Page 23: Features

    (Actual time varies according to page complexity.) Superb color printing quality and versatile color control This printer contains a mode that allows you to switch the gray level of each pixel between 2 bpp and 4 bpp (bits per pixel). The intelligent color calibration system automatically optimizes colors every time the printer is powered.

  • Page 24: Software

    Standard bidirectional parallel interface Ensures high-speed data transfer between the host computer and printer. Memory card slot You can select and read the data in a memory card set in this slot from the printer operator panel. Large-capacity paper cassettes Each paper cassette can hold approximately 500 sheets of 80 g/m²...

  • Page 25: Networking

    KPDL3 (Kyocera Printer Description Language 3) The printer uses KPDL3, Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page description language Level 3. The printer has 136 fonts that are compatible with Adobe PostScript fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.) PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes The printer has the built-in two-dimensional stacked bar codes of PDF 417 (Portable Data File 417).

  • Page 26: Parts And Functions

    The cover must also be open to clear paper jam. Top Paper Cassette (FS-C8008N)/Duplex Drawer (FS-C8008DN) The cassette holds up to 500 sheets of A5 to A3 sizes. For the FS-C8008DN, the top drawer includes the duplexer for two-sided printing.
  • Page 27 1.2 Parts and Functions Figure 1-2 In order to maintain operability and print quality, this printer operates a cooling fan for 30 minutes even after the power is turned off. For this reason, you should not unplug the power cord even after turning off the power.

  • Page 28: Internal

    Internal Figure 1-3 In order to maintain operability and print quality, this printer operates a cooling fan for 30 minutes even after the power is turned off. For this reason, you should not unplug the power cord even after turning off the power.
  • Page 29 1.2 Parts and Functions Waste Toner Box This plastic box collects waste toner for later disposal. The box has a cap which is used to seal the box opening when being disposed of. Fuser Unit The fuser unit fixes the toner permanently on the paper. The fuser becomes very hot during printing.

  • Page 30: Rear

    USB port on a computer. Memory Card Slot This slot receives a memory card. A memory card can hold fonts, macros, forms, etc., that can be downloaded in the printer’s memory. For details, see section A.3.1 Memory Card on page Paper Feeder Right Cover This cover is opened to clear paper jams in the paper feeder section.
  • Page 31 1.2 Parts and Functions Hard Disk Slot (HDD) This slot holds an optional hard disk for storing print jobs. A Kyocera Mita manufactured hard disk must be used. For details, see page A-12. Exhaust Duct Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside. Quick Reference Guide Holder Use this holder to store the included Quick Reference Guide for easy access.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 2.1.4 Recommended Paper The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance. Size Letter, Legal A4, A3 Table 2-2...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Right Paper

    2.2 Selecting the Right Paper Selecting the Right Paper To get clean, crisp printouts from laser printers all the time, select high-quality printer paper that meets the printer’s requirements. Laser printers use laser beams, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat, all of which affect the paper. Furthermore, paper slide, bends, and twists as it passes through laser printers during printing.

  • Page 36: Paper Properties

    In the metric system, the basis weight is expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause misfeeds, jams, and premature wear of printer parts. Uneven weight of paper can cause multiple-sheet feeding, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems.
  • Page 37 Thick paper is called high-caliper paper and thin paper is called low-caliper paper. Paper used by the printer should be neither too thick nor too thin. If you encounter paper jam, multiple-sheet feed, or too light printing problems, the paper may be too thin. If you encounter paper jam or too heavy printing problems, the paper may be too thick.

  • Page 38: 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.

  • Page 39: Loading Paper

    2.3 Loading Paper Loading Paper The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette and the MP tray. Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. Caution Figure 2-2 2.3.1 Loading Paper into the Cassette Perform the following procedure to load paper into the cassette.
  • Page 40 3 3 3 3 Adjust the position of the paper guides according to the size of the paper you will use. To move the paper guides, press the green-colored knobs. Figure 2-4 4 4 4 4 Align the paper stopper correctly with the markings in the cassette that match the paper size: Figure 2-5 5 5 5 5...

  • Page 41: Loading Paper Into The Mp (Multi-Purpose) Tray

    Square the edges of the paper and insert into the MP tray. Figure 2-9 Set the MP tray paper size on the printer’s operator panel. Refer to the Operator Panel, section 3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size on page 2-10...

  • Page 42: Special Paper

    You can assign one of these special paper type to a paper cassette or MP (multi-purpose) tray by using the printer’s operator panel keys. Then, the printer can automatically select the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray to feed the special paper from and internally adjust the electrical parameters for optimum printing performance according to the special paper type.
  • Page 43 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 44 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 Figure 2-12 When selecting labels, make sure to use only those meeting the following requirements: Item Value Top sheet weight...
  • Page 45 Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. See section 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: •...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Understanding The Operator Panel

    3.1 Understanding 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). Figure 3-1 Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in the sections that follow.

  • Page 48: 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 49 For details, see on page 3-69. 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 50 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 51: Keys

    To cancel a printing job: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 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.
  • Page 52 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 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 Print Print e-MPS Continued on the next page...
  • Page 56 Continued Interface > Parallel Interface 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 Nibble (high) >NetWare >NetWare...
  • Page 57 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System Font Page Set Print Quality Opt. ROM Hard Disk RAM Disk Mode Continued > >Font Select >Code Set >List of >List of > >Copies >Orientation >Page Protect >LF Action >CR Action > >Tone >Gloss Mode >...
  • Page 58 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 >Write Data >Delete Data >Format >List of Partition >MP Tray Mode Cassette >MP Tray Mode First...
  • Page 59 Installed >New Toner [Y] Installed >New Toner [K] Installed > >MSG Language English >Form Feed Time Out 000sec. >Sleep Timer >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot. >Buzzer >Buzzer >Auto Continue Mode >Auto Continue > Mode >Finishing Error >Service 3-14 >...

  • Page 60: Menu Map And Status Pages

    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. 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 61 3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages FS-C8008N Page Printer MENU MAP Figure 3-3 3-16...

  • Page 62: 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 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Press the MENU key.

  • Page 63: 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 64 This item shows the IP address, subnet mask address, and default gateway address for the network interface card in the printer. 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: •...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Using Quick Copy

    Printer Disk Manager utility in the CD-ROM. Each mailbox may be used by an individual who desires to share the printer in this mode. By default, each mailbox is numbered from ‘Tray 001,’ ‘Tray 002,’ ... etc. To ‘post’ a job in one of these mailboxes, you assign a numbered or named mailbox on the printer driver when printing.
  • Page 67 Arlen, in this example. >Quick Copy ?Arlen Press the ENTER key. The job name entered in the printer driver (Report, in this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?) before the letters. >Arlen...

  • Page 68: Using Proof-And-Hold

    The printer prints one copy and, at the same time, saves the print job on the hard disk/RAM disk. You can also change the number of copies when resuming printing from the operator panel.

  • Page 69: Printing A Private Print/Job Retention

    At sending the job from the application software, you can specify a 4-digit access code in the printer driver. The job is released for printing by entering the access code on the operator panel. Thus, this function ensures confidentiality of the print job.
  • Page 70 >Agenda Copies Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The printer prints the specified number of copies for the job. Deleting a Private/Stored Job You can individually delete stored jobs by performing the following procedure. Jobs saved using Private Print will be automatically deleted if you turn the power off after printing, but jobs saved using Stored Job will not be deleted automatically.
  • Page 71 If you use the local parallel port to connect to the printer, make sure that the printer driver is set to print to a local port. To check this out, click the Details tab of the printer Properties, and note the Print to the Note following port setting.
  • Page 72 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. 2 2 2 2 Press the key repeatedly until e-MPS >...

  • Page 73: Retrieving Jobs From Virtual Mailbox (Vmb)

    >Print mailbox number will also appear. >Print VMB Data Tray001: If you have named the virtual mailbox with an alias on the printer driver, the alias (Richard, in this example) will follow the number: >Print VMB Data Tray001:Richard Press the ENTER key.
  • Page 74 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 VIRTUAL MAIL BOX LIST...

  • Page 75: Changing E-Mps Configuration

    3.4 e-MPS 3.4.5 Changing e-MPS Configuration You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: • • • • The total amount of storage areas specified must not exceed the total size of the hard disk. Otherwise, you may only be able to accommodate print jobs of a smaller amount of print jobs than specified.
  • Page 76 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs This changes the hard disk space that holds temporary 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, however.
  • Page 77 3.4 e-MPS 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, however. The default size is 1/6 of the total hard disk space, rounded off in unit of 50 MB.
  • Page 78 Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMB) This changes the hard disk space for virtual mailboxes. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however. The default size is 1/6 of the total hard disk space, rounded off in unit of 50 MB.

  • Page 79: Changing The Interface Parameters

    3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Changing the Interface Parameters The printer is equipped with both a parallel and USB interfaces. Option 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 80: Changing Serial Interface Parameters

    8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters This section applies to the printers having the option serial interface board kit (IB-11) installed. Note You can confirm or change the serial interface parameters including baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol.
  • Page 81 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters Press the ENTER key. Press the MODE key to exit the menu selection. Some computers may not be able to handle a baud rate of 115200 bps. If you set the baud rate to 115200 and encounter communication problems, select a lower baud rate. Note Pressing the key toggles through the serial parameters as follows.

  • Page 82: Changing Network Interface Parameters

    Activate or deactivate TCP/IP, NetWare, and AppleTalk Activate or deactivate DHCP Enter IP address, subnet mask address, and default gateway address Determine whether to print a network status page when the printer is turned on Press the MENU key. Press the key repeatedly until Interface >...
  • Page 83 >Network Status Page Activate the appropriate protocol that is required to connect the printer to the network. To activate a protocol, let the protocol displayed, press the ENTER key, key to change from Off to On, and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 84: Resolving Ip Address

    3.5.4 Resolving IP Address To connect the printer to the network using TCP/IP protocol, you must set the IP address on the printer. The IP address must be unique to the printer and should be obtained from your network administrator.
  • Page 85 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters 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 86 8 8 8 8 Press the ENTER key again. 9 9 9 9 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. The printer prints a network status page as an example shown in NETWORK STATUS PAGE Figure 3-7 3-41 3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters...

  • Page 87: Making Default Settings

    3.6 Making Default Settings Making Default Settings Using the operator panel, you can set the default for the following items. Note default settings made using the operator panel may be overridden by the printer driver settings and application software. 3.6.1 Default Emulation You can change the emulation mode and character code set for the current interface.

  • Page 88: Kc-Gl Pen Width And Color

    3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color The KC-GL emulation mode enables you to set the pen widths in dots, individual pen colors for pen numbers 1 to 8, and the KC-GL page size. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5...

  • Page 89: Alternative Emulation For Kpdl Emulation

    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 90: Printing Kpdl Errors

    9 9 9 9 3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors The printer can print error descriptions when printing error occurs during KPDL emulation. The default is Off — the printer does not print KPDL errors. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2...

  • Page 91: Default Font

    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.
  • Page 92 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 93 3.6 Making Default Settings 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. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6...
  • Page 94 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 > appears. Font >...
  • Page 95 3.6 Making Default Settings Setting the Code Set You can change the character code set. Available character code sets vary depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.) 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6...
  • Page 96 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 97 3.6 Making Default Settings 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 Figure 3-8 3-52...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Print Orientation

    3.7 Pagination 3.7.2 Print Orientation You can select portrait (upright) or landscape (sideways) page orientation. Figure 3-9 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 Portrait Orientation...

  • Page 100: Page Protect Mode

    The Page Protect Menu does not normally appear, however, Page Protect will be forcibly set to On if a print overrun error occurs due to insufficient printer memory. When this has happened, be sure to reset Page Protect to Auto (default) in order to maintain the optimum use of printer memory.

  • Page 101: Linefeed (Lf) Action

    3.7 Pagination 3.7.4 Linefeed (LF) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (0AH). • • • 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4...

  • Page 102: Carriage-Return (Cr) Action

    3.7.5 Carriage-Return (CR) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriage-return code (0DH). • • • 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5...

  • Page 103: Setting Print Quality

    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 104: Gloss Mode

    3.8.2 Gloss Mode The gloss mode, when set to High, increases the effect of glossiness in printing by reducing the printing speed by half. The gloss mode is not available when Transparency is selected as the paper type setting. Depending on the paper used, printing in gloss mode may cause wrinkle in paper. To reduce wrinkle, try using thicker paper.

  • Page 105: Operating The Storage Device

    The basic operations of each storage device are the same. This section mainly explains the operation of the memory card. 3.9.1 Using the Memory Card The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card. By inserting a memory card into the printer, the following operations become available. • •...
  • Page 106 6 6 6 6 Press the ENTER key. Processing appears and the reading of data from the memory card starts. When completed, Processing disappears. >Read Fonts Processing 7 7 7 7 Press the MENU key. The display returns to Ready. Reading Data You can print out the data in the memory card.
  • Page 107 Waiting. Check that the message display has changed to Waiting, then press the GO key. This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the printer to automatically print out a memory card write information page as shown below.
  • Page 108 3-65. 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 display.
  • Page 109 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 Formatting a Memory Card A new memory card must be formatted before it can be used in the printer. Formatting allows data to be written to the memory card. • Note •...

  • Page 110: Format Information

    When the memory card format information is printed, the display returns to 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 111: Partition List

    Free Space: The size of the capacity remaining in the memory card for stor- ing further data, including the amount of memory that the printer uses for its system. Partition Name: The name of the written data assigned automatically by the printer.

  • Page 112: Using The Option Hard Disk

    Maximum RAM disk size = Total printer memory -36 MB For example, if the total memory installed in your printer is 256 MB, you can set 224 MB of RAM disk. If you attempt to set the RAM disk size beyond this restriction, the printer automatically round it down so that the size is always 36 MB less than the total printer memory.
  • Page 113 When the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press the ENTER key. 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.

  • Page 114: Paper Handling

    The MP tray automatically feeds paper placed on the MP tray overriding another paper source that is selected on the printer driver. After all paper sheets in the MP tray have been used up (approximately 150 sheets), paper will be fed from the paper source originally selected.

  • Page 115: Setting Mp Tray Paper Size

    3.10 Paper Handling 3.10.2 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 116 6 6 6 6 Press the key to display the desired paper size. The message display toggles through the following paper sizes: Executive Letter-R Letter Legal Ledger Ledger Wide A3 Wide Custom Hagaki Oufukuhagaki Oficio II Statement Folio Youkei 2 Youkei 4 Monarch Business...

  • Page 117: Setting The Mp Tray Paper Type

    3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) to the MP tray, you can select the paper on the MP tray according to the paper type you command on the printer driver. The default setting is plain paper.

  • Page 118: Setting The Cassette Paper Type

    The default setting is plain paper for all paper cassettes. For more information about paper types that you can feed from the paper cassette, see...

  • Page 119: Selecting The Paper Feed Source

    Cassettes 3 and 4 are available for selection when an optional paper feeder is installed. Cassettes 5 and 6 are available for selection when two optional feeders are installed. The FS-C8008DN is equipped with the PD-800 duplex unit as a standard feature, whose Casette 1 is occupied by the duplexer. Therefore, Cassette 1 is not available for the FS-C8008DN.

  • Page 120: Duplex Printing (Fs-C8008Dn)

    3.10.6 Duplex Printing (FS-C8008DN) The FS-C8008DN is equipped with the PD-800 duplex unit as a standard feature. The Paper Handling menu on the operator panel provides you with activating the duplexer for printing both sides of paper. You can also select the direction the duplex printed pages are bound —...
  • Page 121 3.10 Paper Handling To select duplex printing and binding from the operator panel, use the following procedure: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 Note on Duplex Printing from the MP Tray...

  • Page 122: Overriding Difference Between A4 And Letter

    3.10.7 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 123: Creating Custom Paper Types

    The Type Adjust menu on the operator panel may be used to create a user-defined paper type for the printer. Custom paper types allow you to optimize printing parameters such as the fuser temperature best suited for the paper property. It also enables the printer to...
  • Page 124 7 7 7 7 When the paper type to be customized is displayed, press the ENTER key. Proceed to the next procedure. Step 2. Selecting the Paper Weight 1 1 1 1 Complete Step 1. above. 2 2 2 2 Press the key.

  • Page 125: Resetting The Custom Paper Type

    Enabling or Disabling Duplex Printing for Custom Paper Type This parameter is valid for the FS-C8008DN printer which is equipped with the duplexer as a standard feature. When this parameter is disabled for a Custom type, the printer does not duplex print when the custom size is selected for the paper type in a print job.

  • Page 126: Selecting The Output Stack

    4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 3.10.10 Selecting the Output Stack The Stack Select menu on the operator panel allows you to select either the face-down tray or the face-up tray for the output stack. If an optional output device such as the sorter, document finisher, or bulk stacker, is installed, it can also be selected as an output stack.

  • Page 127: Selecting The Option Sorter Mode

    3.10 Paper Handling 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 3.10.11 Selecting the Option Sorter Mode If you install an option sorter (SO-30), you can have your printouts automatically sorted in three different ways when printing multiple copies. The three methods are: •...
  • Page 128 The maximum number of copies is 200. If a tray becomes full (200 pages), the printer pauses and indicates the Sorter tray # paper full message. Then, you will need to remove all the printed pages from the tray indi- cated by # in the message.
  • Page 129 3.10 Paper Handling 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 Press the key. Press the key repeatedly until >Sorter Mode appears. >Sorter Mode Sorter To change mode, press the ENTER key.

  • Page 130: Selecting Monochrome Or Color Printing

    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:...

  • Page 131: Reading Life Counters

    3.12 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 the toner counter using this menu each time a new toner container is installed.

  • Page 132: Resetting The Toner Counter

    Replace toner message which will be given depending on the color of toner. The Low toner message will be shown as a pre-warning that the toner is running out and the printer will soon stop, at that time showing Replace toner. If you replace the toner container before Replace toner is displayed, you must manually reset the toner counter as explained below.

  • Page 133: Other Modes

    4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Message Language Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting Sleep Timer Setting Received Data Dumping Printer Resetting Resource Setting Alarm (Buzzer) Setting Auto Continue Setting Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting Service Menu (for service personnel) Color Calibration You can optionally download messages in other languages.

  • Page 134: Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting

    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 135: Setting The Sleep Timer

    3.13 Other Modes 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 136 Sleep Timer Timeout Time You can adjust the timer timeout time, the length of time the printer waits before entering sleeping mode in the absence of data. The default sleep timer timeout time is 30 minutes. The printer reverts to normal operation mode when the printer receives a print job, the operator panel is operated, or one of the exterior covers is opened.

  • Page 137: Received Data Dump

    3.13 Other Modes 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 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5...

  • Page 138: Printer Resetting

    3.13.5 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. Downloaded fonts and macros are deleted from the printer’s memory. 1 1 1 1...

  • Page 139: Resource Protection

    PCL 6. 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. See Note By default, resource protection is deactivated.

  • Page 140: Alarm (Buzzer) Setting

    This setting is useful, for example, when the printer is located some distance from the user. The audio alarm is set to Off when leaving the factory. If the alarm is set to Off, it will not sound.

  • Page 141: Auto Continue Setting

    For example, if the printer is shared over a network as a network printer and one person causes one of the above errors, after the set period of time elapses, the data sent from the next person is printed. The default setting is Off (Auto Continue disabled).

  • Page 142: Setting The Auto Continue Recovery Time

    3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time for Auto Continue. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8...

  • Page 143: Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting

    3.13 Other Modes 3.13.10 Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting If the error detection setting for duplex printing has been turned On, and you attempt to print onto a paper size and paper type that cannot be used for duplex printing, the Duplex disabled Press GO error message will be displayed and printing will stop.

  • Page 144: Printing The Service Status Page

    3.13.11 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, since there is a great deal of information on the service status page that may be useful to you, the procedure for printing it out is given below.

  • Page 145: Color Calibration

    To manually carry out the color calibration operation, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 146: 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 147: 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 148: 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 149 Direction of Paper Feed Clean the main charger. Open the printer front cover. Pull the green cleaning knob slowly in and out a few times. For full details, Chapter 5 Maintenance, section 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page Have a service person check the fuser unit.
  • Page 150 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, Chapter 5 Maintenance, section 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page 5-12.

  • Page 151: 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 152 The face-down tray has become full (approx. 500 pages). You must remove Face-down tray all printed pages from the face-down tray. When the printer detects that the paper full face-down tray is empty again, the printer will continues printing into the face-down tray.
  • Page 153 Operator Panel, section 3.10.5 Selecting the Paper Feed Source on page 3-74. There is no paper cassette installed in the printer that matches the paper size and paper type of the print job. Set paper in the MP tray. Press the GO key ††...
  • Page 154 After the paper cassette is closed, paper loading is in progress in the paper Paper loading cassette. The print job transferred to the printer was too complex to print on a page. ††† Print overrun Press the GO key to resume printing. (The page may break in some pages.).
  • Page 155 C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow), and K (Black). A device not supported by the printer is installed. Install an option unit sup- ported by the printer. The storage area in the hard disk for the virtual mailboxes is full. Print out accumulated jobs in the virtual mailboxes.
  • Page 156 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 Appendix A Options, section A.3.1 Memory Card on page The memory card is not installed.

  • Page 157: Clearing Paper Jams

    The figure below explains the printer’s paper paths including the options, for example, the document finisher and the duplexer (a standard accessory for the FS-C8008DN). The locations where paper jams might occur are also shown here, with each location explained...

  • Page 158: 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 159: Paper Jam - Right Cover

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.3 Paper Jam — Right Cover # The paper jammed inside the right cover as the paper leaves the paper cassette. Clear the jam in the indicated right cover. Open the right cover. Pull the paper outward. Close the cover. Figure 4-2 4.4.4 Paper Jam —...

  • Page 160: Paper Jam - Mp Tray

    Remove the jammed paper on the MP tray up and towards the right. Figure 4-4 Reset the sheets on the MP tray. Open and close the front cover to notify the printer of the completion of jam removal. 4-15 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams...

  • Page 161: Paper Jam - Duplexer

    4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.6 Paper Jam — Duplexer This message is relevant to the FS-C8008DN. The paper jammed inside the duplexer drawer. Clear the jam in the following locations: • • 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2...

  • Page 162: Paper Jam - Paper Transfer Unit

    4.4.7 Paper Jam — Paper Transfer Unit The paper jammed inside the paper transfer unit. After checking and clearing the jam in the paper transfer unit, also check the fuser unit and the primary transfer unit. Clear any paper jams in these components. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Open the front cover.
  • Page 163 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Swing the green-colored lever to the right. Remove the jammed paper, if any, inside the cover. Figure 4-9 If there is jammed paper on the rubber belts (black) in the middle of the paper transfer unit, remove the paper.
  • Page 164 5 5 5 5 If the paper is jammed in the fuser unit, open the fuser access cover by pressing the green-colored lock lever. The fuser unit is hot. Wait for a while until the fuser unit cools down. Caution Lock Lever (Green-colored) Figure 4-11...
  • Page 165 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 If the paper is hard to remove, raise the sub-cover by grasping the clip marked as A on the rear side while removing the paper. Clip Figure 4-13 If the paper winds around the fuser roller, turn the wheel on the left-hand side of the fuser unit toward you.
  • Page 166 9 9 9 9 Set the green lever on the front of the primary transfer unit clockwise to the position of six o’clock (usually this lever is in a position of four o’clock). This unlocks the primary transfer unit. Green Lever Figure 4-15 Grasp the handle at the end of the primary transfer unit and pull the unit out.

  • Page 167: Paper Jam - Left Cover

    (four o’clock) position. See the figure below. Green Lever Lock Button Figure 4-18 Close the sub-cover, the top cover, and the access cover to the fuser unit, and push the fuser unit back into the printer. Figure 4-19 Close the front cover. 4-22...

  • Page 168: Paper Jam - Option Stacker/Finisher/Sorter

    Paper Jam — Option Stacker/Finisher/Sorter The bulk stacker, document finisher, and sorter are optional equipment. When this message is displayed, refer to the appropriate documentation for the option attached with the printer. Open the left cover for the face-up tray.

  • Page 169: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform on the printer. You can replace the following component according to the printer’s display: • • • • Maintenance TK-800 C/M/Y/K Toner Kits Waste Toner Box Also, the following parts need periodic cleaning:...

  • Page 170: Toner Container Replacement

    Starter Toner Containers The toner containers packed with the new printer are starter toner containers. The black starter toner container lasts an average of 12,500 monochrome pages. The cyan, magenta, and yellow starter toner containers last an average of 5,000 color images for each.

  • Page 171: Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement

    • In either case, to replace the toner container, see on page When the printer becomes low on toner, for example in the cyan container, the printer displays the message Toner low C replacement is not always necessary at this stage.

  • Page 172: Replacing The Toner Container

    This section explains how to replace the toner containers. When replacing the toner container of any color, always replace the waste toner box at the same time. If this box is full, the printer may be damaged or contaminated by the waste toner that may spill over the box.
  • Page 173 3 3 3 3 Put the old toner container in the plastic waste bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Figure 5-3 4 4 4 4 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit. 5 5 5 5 To loosen and redistribute the toner inside, hold the container and shake the container back and forth at least 5 times.

  • Page 174: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replace the waste toner box each time you replace the toner container. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit. The printer will not operate without replacing the waste toner box. 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 175 Caution After replacing the toner containers and the waste toner box, clean the paper transfer unit and the main charger unit. For instructions, see 5-8. 5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box Section 5.3 Cleaning the Printer on page...

  • Page 176: Cleaning The Printer

    5.3 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer As discussed earlier, the following parts must be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner box are replaced: • • In addition to this, it is recommended that these parts are cleaned periodically at least once a month.
  • Page 177 Clean the registration roller (metal) using the cleaning cloth. Be careful not to touch the transfer belt (brown) during cleaning as this may adversely affect print quality. Note Figure 5-12 5.3 Cleaning the Printer Paper Transfer Unit Registration Roller [Metal] Transfer Belt...
  • Page 178 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Clean the rubber belts (black) using the cleaning cloth. Figure 5-13 Push the paper transfer unit back in completely. Figure 5-14 5-10 Rubber Belts Transfer Belt Paper Transfer Unit...
  • Page 179 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 6 6 6 6 Close the front cover. Front Cover Figure 5-15 5-11...

  • Page 180: Cleaning The Main Charger Unit

    5.3 Cleaning the Printer 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit The main charger unit needs to be cleaned periodically as it gets contaminated with dioxide after a long usage. The main charger is comprised of two main parts — the wire and the grid —...
  • Page 181 The grid cleaner cannot be reused. Close the front cover. 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 inserted in the printer.

  • Page 182: Appendix A Options

    You can select the options that will satisfy your printing requirements. For availability of the options, consult your Kyocera Mita dealer. CA-31B is a caster kit to prevent the FS-C8008 printer from tipping over because of weight in the printer and the upper paper drawers. To prevent the FS-C8008 printer...

  • Page 183: A.1 Options

    A.1 Options Options The FS-C8008 series printers have the following options available. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Some options are explained in the following sections. Figure A-1...

  • Page 184: Expansion Memory Modules

    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. You can select additional memory modules from 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB (the maximum memory size is 640 MB, including the base 128 MB memory).

  • Page 185: Installing The Memory Modules

    1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. Unscrew two screws at the back of the main controller board. Figure A-3 Pull out the main controller board gently.
  • Page 186 4 4 4 4 Push out the clamps on both ends of the memory socket on the main controller board. Figure A-5 5 5 5 5 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.
  • Page 187 (Note that the printer is shipped with 128 MB of base memory.) Make sure the printer is switched off. Plug in the printer power cord into an AC outlet and power on the printer. Wait until the printer becomes...

  • Page 188: A.3.1 Memory Card

    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 flash memory card. This software is included in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

  • Page 189: Pf-30A Paper Feeder

    This feeder is attached at the bottom of the printer as shown below. To prevent the printer from tipping over because of weight in the printer and the upper paper drawers, the CA-31B caster kit must be installed at the bottom-most paper Caution feeder, when an optional paper feeder or duplex unit is installed with the printer.

  • Page 190: A.3.3 Pd-800 Duplex Unit

    A.3.3 PD-800 Duplex Unit This duplex unit is provided as a standard accessory for the FS-C8008DN printer. The PD-800 is similar to the PF-30A paper feeder but has a duplexer (required for printing on both sides of a sheet) in place of the first paper cassette. Printing on both sides can be performed using ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, ledger, letter, and legal sized paper.

  • Page 191: A.3.5 St-30 Bulk Stacker

    The bulk stacker is attached to the left side of the printer as shown below. Use the supplied dedicated bracket to attach the bulk stacker to the printer.

  • Page 192: A.3.6 Df-31 Document Finisher

    The document finisher is attached to the left side of the printer as shown below. Use the supplied dedicated bracket to attach the document finisher to the printer, Figure A-13 A.3.7...

  • Page 193: A.3.8 Hard Disk

    Printer Disk Manager utility to keep track of the stored data. This software is included in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The hard disk is installed in the HDD (upper) slot provided for it at the back of the printer as shown below.

  • Page 194: Ib-20/Ib-21E/Ib-22 Network Interface Cards

    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 195: Appendix B Computer Interface

    Appendix B Computer Interface This appendix explains the signals used in the printer's parallel, USB, and serial (option) interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. This appendix explains the following topics: • •...

  • Page 196: B.1.1 Communication Modes

    B.1 Parallel Interface Parallel Interface B.1.1 Communication Modes The printer provides high-speed data transmission on a parallel interface. You can select the parallel interface communication mode from the operation panel. To change communication mode, see Mode on page Use a parallel interface cable that complies with the IEEE 1284 standard.

  • Page 197: B.1.2 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 198 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 199: B.2.2 Interface Signals

    USB Interface This printer supports the Full-Speed USB 2.0. USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface specifications and interface signals are as follows. B.2.1 Specifications Basic specification Complies with the Full-Speed USB 2.0. 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 and not longer than 5 meters (16 feet).

  • Page 200: B.3.1 Interface Signals

    B.3 Serial Interface (Option) Serial Interface (Option) Installing the optional serial interface board kit (IB-11) in the printer enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C standard serial interface. B.3.1 Interface Signals Table B-4 interface connector. Table B-4 B.3.2 Interface voltage levels The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C specifications.

  • Page 201: B.4 Rs-232C Protocol

    • • • The parameters can be changed from the printer operator panel. To change the value for the serial interface parameters, see Changing Serial Interface Parameters on page This following section outlines the parameters and their values you can select on the...

  • Page 202: Prescribe Frpo D0 Command

    B.4 RS-232C Protocol H4: Parity Parameter value The factory setting is 0 (none). H5: Protocol logic Parameter value The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90. H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold A percentage value from 0 to 99.

  • Page 203: Rs-232C Cable Connection

    After you procure an RS-232C cable, check its wiring against the pin assignments shown in page adapter cable type 1502067, use the procedure below to solder the wiring at the end (printer side) of the cable: 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 204 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 If you are not sure about the printer’s current parameter settings, reset them to the values shown above (i.e., baud rate = 9600 bps, etc.). You can perform parameter settings from the operation panel. See 3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters on page...
  • Page 205 With Windows 95/98/Me, make settings as follows: 1 1 1 1 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. 2 2 2 2 The Control Panel window opens.
  • Page 206 B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection In DOS, enter the following commands: To test the interface, enter the following: The software settings made using the above procedures are temporary. On most computers, permanent settings must be made with DIP switches. C:\>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1 CTRL P C:\>DIR...

  • Page 207: Appendix C Technical Specifications

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

  • Page 208: C.1 Printer Specification

    C.1 Printer Specification Printer Specification Item Printing method Printing speed Resolution First print (A4, 23 °C) Warm up time (23 °C) 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 209 Paper feeder Duplexer Table C-1 (Continued) † In accordance with ISO 7779 (Bystander Position, sound pressure level at the front) Printer Specification Specification 500 sheets (80 g/m²) 150 sheets (80 g/m²) 10 to 32.5 °C (50 to 90.5 °F) 15 to 80 % 23 °C (73 °F), 60 % (relative humidity)

  • Page 210: C.2 Printing Speeds

    C.2 Printing Speeds Printing Speeds Simplex print- Duplex print- Table C-2 † †† The PD-800 duplex unit is required. Mode Paper Size A4, Letter 8 pages/minute 8 pages/minute A3, Ledger, Legal, 4 pages/minute B4, B5 A4 thick, Transpar- 4 pages/minute †...

  • Page 211: Index

    Index Audible alarm how to set 3-95 Auto-continue changing recovery time 3-97 how to set 3-96 Carriage return how to select 3-57 Cleaning belts 5-10 main charger unit 5-12 paper transfer unit 5-8 registrtion roller 5-9 using the grid cleaning tool 5-12 Color control calibration 3-100 selecting monochrome or color printing 3-85...
  • Page 212 IP address 3-39 Number of copies how to select 3-53 Online help messages for clearing paper jams 4-13 Operator panel configuring the printer defaults 3-42 diagram 3-2 function 1-5, 3-2 Options a list of, diagrammed A-2 Orientation how to select 3-54...
  • Page 213 Printing problems general guidelines tabled 4-2 print quality problems, blank printing, etc. 4-3 RAM disk setup 3-60 Registration roller 5-9 Reset resetting the printer 3-93 Resource protection description 3-94 Serial interface cabling B-9 changing parameters 3-35 computer interface B-10 protocol, RS-232C B-7...
  • Page 214 Kyocera Mita Corporation 2-28, 1-Chome, Tamatsukuri Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8585 Japan 2002 by KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION All rights reserved. Revision 1.0., 2002.12...

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