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- Page 1 MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2 ___________________________________________________________________...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TRAYS AND STACKERS TRAY AND STACKER EXAMPLES CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS AND LIGHTS DISPLAY PANEL MODES DISPLAY PANEL MESSAGES USING THE MENUS GETTING STARTED PRINTER LOCATION TURNING OFF/ON CHECKING CURRENT SETTINGS INTERFACES AND CONNECTION _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
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CLEANING THE LED HEADS CLEANING THE PAPER FEED ROLLERS CLEANING THE PRINTER CASING TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL PAPER JAMS PAPER JAMS – PRINTER AVOIDING PAPER JAMS DEALING WITH UNSATISFACTORY PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A – DISPLAY PANEL MESSAGES _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
Page 5: Introduction
USB 2.0 and parallel (IEEE-1284) interfaces > Hints The F36C Printer was enhanced to be part of the MICROPLEX F36 Print System. The MICROPLEX F36 Print System combines this _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide... - Page 6 Introduction F36C (a full color cutsheet printer engine) with the MICROPLEX Fanfold Unit. This enables the MICROPLEX F36 print system to handle both, continuous and cutsheet media with one printer. The display screens, messages, and functions described in this manual may differ from those on the current print system due to product improvements and modifications.
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Page 7: Notes, Cautions And Warnings
Please be careful to read and understand the safety warnings on the following pages before operating the printer. Illustrations Illustrations and components are representative only. Your unit may differ slightly from those pictured in this document. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 8 Ensure both the printer and mains power switches are in the OFF position before connecting the AC power cable. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 9 Always hold the power plug to connect/ disconnect the power cable to/from the mains socket. Unplugging by pulling on the cable can cause fraying and may lead to fire or electric shock. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 10 Unplug the mains connector and contact your dealer. If the printer has been knocked over or damaged, there is a risk of electric shock, fire and/or injury. Unplug the mains connector and contact your dealer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 11 Do not carry out any operations on the printer that are not specified in the User's Guide. This may result in electric shock, fire and/or injury. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 12 Do not throw toner cartridges or image drum cartridges into a fire as you may receive burns from a dust explosion. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 13: Printer And Paper Overview
To gain access to the inside of the printer, ensure that the top cover is fully opened. To open the top cover, squeeze the top cover handle (1) to release the catch and raise the cover. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 14 Printer and Paper Overview push gently (1) until the cover stops midway To close the top cover, and then push harder (2) to close the cover completely. Ensure that the cover is securely closed. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 15: Identifying Major Components
The major components of your printer are identified in the graphics below. Paper holding arm Top cover (face-down stacker) MP Tray (multi-purpose tray) Tray 1 side cover Paper size label Paper gauge Tray 1 (paper tray) Control panel Top cover handle _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 16 Printer and Paper Overview Face-down stacker Power (on/off) switch Face-up stacker _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 17 Printer and Paper Overview Interface unit Network interface connector Parallel interface connector USB interface connector Power connector Ventilation openings _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 18 Image drum cartridge and toner cartridge (Cyan) Image drum cartridge and toner cartridge (Magenta) Image drum cartridge and toner cartridge (Yellow) Image drum cartridge and toner cartridge (Black) Toner cartridge Image drum cartridge Fuser unit LED heads _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 19 Printer and Paper Overview Belt unit Drum basket handle Drum basket _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 20: Paper Recommendations
Image offsetting may occur particularly if you are printing high > density images or printing several copies. Due to its coating, glossy paper may “slip” when being fed into > the printer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 21 Suitable types are: Avery White Laser Label types 7162, 7664, 7666 (A4), or > 5161 (Letter) Kokuyo A693X series (A4) or A650 (B5) > _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 22 Printer and Paper Overview _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 23: Paper Input And Output Information
A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, Letter, Legal 13, Legal 13.5, Legal 14, Executive, Tabloid, Tabloid Extra Custom: 17 – 57 lb Tray 1 W: 3.94 – 12.91 in L: 5.82 – 18 in Postcard Tray 1 _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 24 Printer and Paper Overview TYPE SIZE WEIGHT INPUT/ OUTPUT Transparencies A4, Letter 0,1 – 0,11mm Tray 1 A4, A3, A3 outsize 0,13 - Tray 1 Glossy paper 0,16 mm _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 25: Trays And Stackers
20 lb (80 g/m²) standard paper, and can handle paper stocks from 17 – 57 lb (64 – 216 g/m²). Pages printed in reading order (page 1 first) will be sorted in reading order (last page on top, facing down). _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
Page 26: Tray And Stacker Examples
Press the paper rear stopper tab (1) and adjust the tab to the required paper size. Fan the paper to be loaded then tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to make it flush. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 27 • Do not overfill the paper tray. Capacity depends on the paper type. • Do not load damaged paper. • Do not load paper of different sizes or types at the same time. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 28 Printer and Paper Overview Gently push the tray back into the printer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 29 (its normal position), paper is ejected to the face-down stacker on the top of the printer. Face-up stacker The face-up exit path is used for heavy paper (cardstock etc.), envelopes, transparencies, and labels. Open the stacker (1). _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 30 Printer and Paper Overview Flip out the paper support (2). Swivel out the paper support extension (3). _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 31: Control Panel
Hold down for more than 2 seconds for a soft shutdown. You can then press this button again for a restart or use the Power switch to turn off the printer completely. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 32 Switches between online (printer ready to receive data) and offline (printer not ready to receive data) Cancel button Cancels current print job Help button Provides additional textual or image data to supplement what is displayed on the display panel _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 33: Display Panel Modes
Restricts the changes that general users can make via the user menus. System maintenance menu: accessed by pressing the Up- arrow and Down-arrow buttons together for more than 2 seconds while turning on the printer power supply (including _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 34 In other cases, you can display or print configuration information. MODE When an error has occurred, press the Help button. Information displays that will help you correct the error. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 35: Display Panel Messages
Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow buttons repeatedly until the desired Item is highlighted. Press the Enter button to select this Item. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow buttons repeatedly until the desired Value is highlighted. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 36 Value.) Press the Online button to exit menu mode and return to the ready to print status. Refer to the section entitled “Getting started” for examples of using the menus. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 37: Getting Started
This section provides information to help you get started with using your printer. PRINTER LOCATION Check that you have sufficient space for access: around your printer: > 20cm 8in 60cm 60cm 24in 24in 100cm 40in _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 38 Getting Started above your printer: > 70cm 28in _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 39: Turning Off/On
If the display panel shows that you can either turn off or restart the printer, press Shutdown/Restart to turn on the printer. If the printer is turned off (no power), use the On/Off switch to turn on the printer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
Page 40: Checking Current Settings
You can use this document to check your printer configuration. System values and installed accessories are listed at the top of the first page while status values and settings follow. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
Page 41: Interfaces And Connection
*****, ***** (2), ***** (3), etc. These numbers depend on the order of connecting or turning on each printer. Ethernet – For network cable connection. > NOTE Interface cables are not supplied with your printer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 42 Do not connect the USB cable at this time. You will be instructed when to connect the USB cable when you run the Drivers CD. If you are connecting your printer directly to a stand alone computer proceed to the section entitled “Printer Drivers”. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 43 Do not connect a USB cable into the network interface connector as this may lead to malfunction. Turn off the printer and the computer. Install the Ferrite core to the Ethernet cable as shown. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 44 Software Installation Guide and Configuration Guide for further details on how to configure the network connection before installing the printer drivers. NOTE Administrator’s authority is required when installing a network connection. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 45: Consumables And Maintenance
You should replace the item as soon as possible after this message is displayed to avoid the possibility of print quality being compromised. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
Page 46: Consumable Item Information
Image drum, Yellow 42,000 Letter pages avg Staples 3 x 3000 staples MAINTENANCE ITEM DETAILS ITEM LIFE Fuser unit 100,000 Letter pages 100,000 Letter pages Belt unit 30,000 Letter pages avg Waste toner bottle _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
Page 47: Replacing Consumables/Maintenance Items
You are advised to follow these instructions carefully. CAUTION! Only use MICROPLEX Original consumables to ensure the best quality and performance from your hardware. Non-Original products may damage your printer’s performance and invalidate your warranty. - Page 48 With an LED lens cleaner or soft cloth, gently wipe each of the four heads (1). Move the cleaner as shown, using a clean section of the cleaner with each pass. Be careful not to damage the guards (2). Close the top cover. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 49: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers
Remove items like a wrist watch or bracelet and follow the correct steps to turn the printer off depending on whether a hard disk drive is installed. Open Tray 1 side cover and pull out the paper guide plate (1). _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 50 3. Remove Tray 1 completely from the printer. Gaining access through the gap left by Tray 1, wipe the 3 paper feed rollers (2) with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Replace Tray 1. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 51 Consumables and Maintenance Return the paper guide plate to its original position and close Tray 1 side cover. Turn on the printer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 52: Cleaning The Printer Casing
Wipe the printer surface with a soft cloth moistened sparingly with water or neutral detergent. Use a soft dry cloth to dry the printer surface. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 53 Consumables and Maintenance Turn on the printer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 54 Consumables and Maintenance _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 55: Troubleshooting
Tray 1, or any one of Tray 2 to Tray 5 (if installed), can appear in place of the tttttt characters in the display panel message. In this example Tray 1 is used, the procedure being similar for all other trays. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 56 Troubleshooting Squeeze the catch (1) on Tray 1 side cover and open the cover. Holding it by the tab (2), turn the paper guide outward. Carefully remove the jammed paper. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 57 Put the paper guide back into position and close Tray 1 side cover. PAPER JAM SIDE COVER COVER If the MP Tray is open, close it so that the side cover (1) is visible. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 58 Troubleshooting Pull the release lever (2) and pull open the side cover. Carefully remove the jammed paper. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 59 Close the side cover. PAPER JAM TOP COVER COVER Squeeze the top cover handle (1) and open the top cover. WARNING! Be careful not to touch the fuser unit which is hot after printing. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 60 WARNING! Be careful not to touch the fuser unit which may be hot after printing. If the fuser unit is hot, wait until it cools before attempting to remove any jammed paper. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 61 Holding the fuser unit (4) by the handle, lift it out of the printer and place it on a flat surface. Pull up the jam release levers (5) and remove the jammed paper. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 62 Carefully replace the fuser unit into the printer and turn the lock lever (6) in the direction shown to lock the fuser unit. If paper is jammed near the paper exit, open the face-up stacker (7). _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 63 Troubleshooting Open the side cover (paper exit) (8) and remove the jammed paper. Close the side cover (paper exit) and then the face-up stacker. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 64 Troubleshooting Return the image drum basket (9) into position and check it is locked. Close the top cover and ensure it is latched. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 65: Avoiding Paper Jams
Your printer feed rollers are Replace the feed rollers. wearing out. Select the correct printer menu settings for The media weight or type [Media Weight] and [Media Type]. have been wrongly set. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... -
Page 66: Dealing With Unsatisfactory Printing
Set a proper value for Thickness and type of [Media Weight] and [Media paper are inappropriate. Type] in the menu setup, or set one value thicker for [Media Weight]. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 67 When the interval is about 87mm (3.5in), the fuser unit is damaged. The image drum Replace the image drum cartridge if the problem is cartridge has been not resolved. exposed to light. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 68 The thickness and type Set the correct value of uniform. of the paper are [Media Type] and [Media incorrectly set. Weight] in the menu setup or set one value lighter for [Media Weight] _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 69: Specifications
110 – 127 VAC, 60 Hz 230 VAC, 50 Hz +/- 2Hz Operating: 1,500 W maximum, 780 W typical Power consumption Standby: 600 W maximum, 200 W typical Power save: 34 W _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 70 SPECIFICATION Operating: 50 – 90°F/20 – 80%RH Operating environment Off: 32 – 110°F/10 – 90%RH Operating: 54dBA maximum Noise level Standby: 42dBA maximum Power save: 28dBA maximum after 30 mins background level _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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Page 71: Appendix A - Display Panel Messages
The printer has tried to take paper from a tray that Install Tray has been removed. tttttt Ensure that tray tttttt is correctly located or put tray tttttt loaded with paper back into the printer. _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2... - Page 72 Check Image Drum Check that the image drum of color cccccc is cccccc correctly installed. Please see HELP for You can access help details by pressing the HELP details button _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
- Page 73 Appendix A – Display Panel Messages _________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX F36C Printer User’s Guide Edition 1.2...
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